Karen Miller

While shopping at the Primm Outlet mall, I discovered a new retail store.  Its not new, but its new to me.  Its called Karen Millen.   I believe that this is a high end UK designer brand.   It is available in the US but not in Canada.  As I walked through the shop, I loved almost every pair of shoes they sold!  They do sell clothing as well, I just didn't have enough time to check it out!

The shoes at Karen Millen regularly sell at the retail price of $200 - $600 I believe.

I couldn't believe the deal I got on the following two heels!
Original retail value:  Between $200 - $300 each.
My price:   ~ $30 each.

 

My favourite buy were these heels below, made with Swarovski crystals.
Original retail value:  $599.
My price:  much less than half price.  I promised I wouldnt say.  ;)

I cant wait to wear them all!

The Precis dress is MINE!

I posted about a dress that I fell in love with in April.   I just couldn't justify buying it, one for the price, and two, I don't know where I would wear it.  I don't own any long dresses, and have no idea where I would wear it.    Well, guess what?!

I was doing some shopping to prepare for my trip to Vegas, and was walking through the Bay at Square One.   Then, the dress came to mind, and I decided to go and see if they had it still, and at that location.   They did!   Not only that, it was on sale, and there was only two left, one of which was in my size and fit perfectly!!!!   How could I say no?!  Vegas was the perfect excuse to buy it, especially under the circumstances (last one, and on sale).

That definitely made my day!

Here is the dress:

And here is the dress on me:

The dress did get me a lot of attention.   It shows more cleavage than I am used to, and comfortable with, but I am very happy with this buy.

Will miss Betsey Johnson

Its sad to say that Betsey Johnson will be going out of business.   I have been a devoted follower and shopper of the brand for some years now.

Today the prices had been slashed even more to 40% off the lowest price on everything.

I dropped by Betsey Johnson today, to pick up a pair of earrings.   Only a pair of earrings, as I have already done some crazy shopping at the outlet in Vaughan Mills in Toronto, and also at Primm Outlet in Las Vegas.   I should have known better.   I ended up with not only that pair of earrings, but also a cute ring, 3 dresses and this watch (see below)!

I was actually tempted to buy more, but stopped myself, as I wanted to wait and see what is left when the prices get slashed even further.   For the items I did buy, I didnt want to take that risk.

The Vaughan Mills Outlet has officially closed I'm told and their remaining items have been sent to the Yorkville location.   Many items are only in single pieces, including the dresses I bought, so its come and get them while you can.    I even checked out the BetseyJohnson.com website, and there isnt really anything of my taste left to buy online!

I am really going to miss the cute and fun styles of Betsey Johnson.  Not sure how I will fill that void, but I am happy to hear that the brand will still be sold at the Bay in Canada and Macy's in the US.

Fun Betsey Johnson Watch

Beautiful Pearl necklace

Wow, I really went on a shopping spree today at the Bay's cosmetics and fragrances Gala.  My favorite and biggest purchase was this one beautiful pearl necklace.

The only reason I looked in that section was because the gold jewelery was 60% off.   The only thing that caught my eye in that area was this pearl necklace.   I was quizzing the sales associate who was helping me, on details of the quality of the necklace.   Turns out the sales associate was clueless.  Not blaming her - I don't think it was her area.  She was only there because it was super busy.  She would go back and forth asking the subject matter expert my questions.  Actually she wouldn't have had to go back and forth so many times if she listened to me and asked the right question.  I kept on paraphrasing the question over and over.  I did end up learning a bit more about pearls by doing so.

It turns out the majority of the cost of the necklace is for the gold and diamonds.  It is very small detail for a pretty penny if paying full price.  I was mainly interested in the pearls, not the minor detail which drove the price up.  I decided to purchase it anyhow.   It is so elegant and classy!   Perfect for me!

The reason why I was interested in looking at pearls is because I recently found out that it will increase my luck....or may be more like reduce any bad luck.   This is for my particular birth chart according to indian astrology so I  wouldn't recommend you follow in my footsteps here.   A family member of mine has a strong interest in Indian astrology, and he was the one that  gave me that piece of advice.   This is not the fake fun astrology we are used to in the western world.   This is real ancient science that's involved.  But enough about that.

I find it funny that I was never interested in pearls when I was younger.  I used to think it was for old people.  Betsey Johnson actually helped me drop that false belief with some of her fun pearl necklaces.  I actually bought a couple of them, but I'm thinking those are artificial.   I will have to ask next time.

I can't wait to wear it!

Precis Dress!

I enjoy browsing through Precis clothing.  I find it to be very feminine -  professional, and yet feminine sexy at the same time!


Saw this dress while window shopping yesterday, and fell in love with it. 

The photo doesnt do it any justice.... I just cant find an excuse to buy it - I mean that I dont know where I could wear it.... 


Suggestions? ;)   

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