Retail Therapy is about five very different ladies with one thing in common... We're insanely addicted to shopping! Sometimes we splurge on frivolous items and/or of necessity, great quality, and comfort. We spend to our boundaries and apparently those boundaries are pretty high! When there's extra money to burn, there's things to splurge on! Our style site isn't just all about our latest purchases or a place to brag either. We strive to supply you with information and reviews on the hottest items in season or straight classic. You'll find our top fashion faves to sexy outfits pulled together to even our fave places to shop! Not only do we love to shop but we talk about shopping, think about shopping, and dream about shopping. But of course every shopaholic could relate to our madness.


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Ms. Cel

  • Sacramento Valley/Bay Area, California.
  • Mother of a beautiful 4 yr. old girl.
  • F/T College student majoring in Nursing and minoring in Art. F/T Med. worker. P/T Make-up artist.
  • Favorites = Specialty Store: Urban Outfitters, Metro Park, Ikon, & Up Against the Wall High-End Store: Neiman Marcus & Saks 5th Ave. Shoes: Flip-flops, Flats, MJ, Vans, & Puma Jeans: Sevens, COH, & JC Splurge: Electronics/Gadgets, MAC makeup & designer purses Beauty Products: Anything MAC, NARS, Kiehl's and Cetaphil Jewelry: Anything silver, platinum, or white gold (Tiffany's!), cheap shades, and bulky fashion necklaces. Trend/Fad: Oversized purses & high-waisted belts Can't stop shopping for: Gadgets, LE MAC products, and Hello Kitty items!
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    Ms. Drie

  • Bay Area, California.
  • Single.
  • Mother of a cutie 3 yr. old boy.
  • Nanny, artist, student.
  • Favorites = Specialty Store: Alloy, Torrid, Illuminations High-End Store: Nordstrom, Macy's Shoes: Soda, Nike, Skechers Jeans: Gap, Old Navy Splurge: Graphic Tees, Shoes, Bags Beauty Products: Mary Kay, Victoria's Secret, Revlon Jewelry: Claire's Trend/Fad: Comfy chic Can't stop shopping for: DVD's!
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    Mrs. Heather

  • Jersey
  • Married.
  • Mother of a sweet 4 y/o girl genius.
  • Student Nurse / Small business owner.
  • Favorites = Specialty Store: Coco Pari, Le Train Bleu, Jake, Mava High-End Store: Neiman Marcus Short Hills, Barneys New York Shoes: Christian Louboutin, LTD Nikes, Tara Subkoff Jeans: J Brand, Siwy, Imitation of Christ, Cheap Monday Splurge: Shoes, skinny jeans, & independent / high end labels (Bi La Li, Versace, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, YSL, Society for Rational Dress, Johnson, Geren Ford)  Beauty Products: La Mer, Barbie Loves MAC, Clinique Red Lipstick, Ojon, Essie Fishnet Stockings Jewelry: N/A   Trend/Fad: Skinny jeans/pants, waist belts, nude and navy colors, true 40s glam red lips/nails   Can't stop shopping for: hard to find items, vintage, modern home decor, shoes.
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    Mrs. Wendy

  • New York, NY
  • Married.
  • Mother of an adorable infant boy.
  • Favorites = Specialty Store: Intermix, Scoop, Calypso High-End Store: Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel Shoes: Manolo Blahnik, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Mella flip flops Jeans: J Brand, 575, Raven, Joe's Splurge: Shoes and bags Beauty Products: Laura Mercier, Chanel, Dior, Vincent Longo Jewelry: Van Cleef and Cartier Trend/Fad: Skinny jeans Can't stop shopping for: Jeans, skirts, and vintage dresses.
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    Mrs. Lani

  • Bay Area, California.
  • Married.
  • Mother of a handsome 2 yr. old boy.
  • FIDM graduate (Marketing major) and manager.
  • Favorites = Specialty Store: True High-End Store: Nordstrom & Neiman Marcus Shoes: Cathy Jean, BCBG, & Steve Madden Jeans: 7 for all Mankind Splurge: Coach bags Beauty Products: Aveda and Sebastian products, Stila cosmetics, and MAC cosmetics Jewelry: Chandlier earrings Trend/Fad: Moraccan slippers & Mocassins Can't stop shopping for: Lipgloss, tote bags, accessories (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belts, etc) & shoes.
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    Wednesday, March 31

      CEL's Latest Purchases
      

    [EDITED on Sat Apr, 03 3:15 PM]
    Union Square, Target, and Solano Mall
    Ok...so I went on my 2nd crazy shopping spree of the year, but I promise that is it! Well, after I recieve my eLuxury, MAC, and Urban Outfitters packages =X And with the exception of Christmas. But other than that, no more extravagant spending and certainly no more Union Square!!


    Louis Vuitton Damier Papillion 30 -- my new precious =)


    Clinique Happy Heart Perfume from Neiman Marcus.


    Apple 20 GB iPod from the new SF Apple store.


    Rapunzel Barbie and 2 collector Carebears for Gracie/A CD case and MLB 2005 for the Mister/A Hello Kitty shower radio for our bathroom/Sims Bustin' Out for GBA and Atmosphere's Seven's Travels CD for me.


    Hello Kitty tote bag for moi heh and stickers & a coloring book for Gracie from Sanrio.


    New phone case from some cell phone accessory kiosk.


    Blue A pocket Seven jeans and Juicy shirt.


    The carnation pink A pocket Seven's that were being tailored. The picture doesn't do any justice 'cause the butt part of the jeans aren't THAT white!


    C'mon now...we're pretty much well off considering that I don't work, but we are by no means rich. My first shopping spree this year was because of the Mister's christmas bonus and this second one was because of our tax return. I only spend money when there's enough to spend, it's not like I'm diggin' into our savings for all this. Yes I am spoiled...I know that =p But like I always say, he's just making up for my deprived childhood!



    Tuesday, March 30

      CEL's Latest Purchases
      

    Long time no post...
    Well, not really. I've been shopping but didn't really post anything b/c I got lazy. But for sure I'll post tomorrow with pictures 'cause I went crazy shopping today with my partner-in-crime Lani. Where? The usual....Union Square ;D I'll post tomorrow after school.



    Monday, March 22

      Drie's Latest Purchases
      

    My shopping for the week
    I did very little shopping this week. JDN needed spring clothes and sandals and I'm starting a Spongebob Squarepants collection.
    Now I have to save up cuz Jay wants a Chrysler Pacifica and I gotta fix up a Camry that my dad's giving me. So that's my cause. hehe!


    I found this rug at Seafood City and the flip flops at Payless. Both are $5.99.


    I bought a lot of shirts and shorts for JDN, all were $2.88 each at Walmart. These were my favorite!

    I bought these sandals at Payless and the Spiderman hat at Walmart.

    I found this at Factory 2U! It's so cute!

    I wanted a baseball style tee since forever! And I ordered the "I Have Issues" (which I do) tee from Alloy.



    Monday, March 15

      Drie's Latest Purchases
      

    I'm selling Kodak Easyshare Paper 200 sheets! Please view my auction if you're interested!! Click here >>Yahoo Auctions



    Sunday, March 14

      Leilani's Latest Purchases
      

    Supporting the cause...
    I've been a really GOOD girl lately! I've really been trying to keep to my word and work toward saving money for the cause. I've also been accountable for all the things (big things) that I've been WANTING to buy like my Coach Transatlantic Wheel-A-Long and Weekend Carryall (we just got them transferred to my work last week!!) but I called Mark before I bought it and his reply was "You don't want to move out?" and of course I do... I decided against it afterall. I did buy two things from work (it's hard to work at a store you like) they were small things and thats all I bought lately. I even went window shopping at downtown SF during my break at school and didn't buy anything! That took some strength! =) Oh and I don't think we're looking for an apartment anymore... we're looking for a townhouse or a small house! That just might be the next thing we buy hehhe...So wish us luck!





      CEL's Latest Purchases
      

    Two words: Tax Return!
    Okay, so last week we got our tax return. After we squared away all the money for bills, savings, funds, home/car repairs, etc., we went MADD shopping! I was suprised at how much money we had left and we still have more money left after all that shopping! Anyway here's our shopping week via pictures:

    I finally got the ankle strap stilettos that I've been looking for since forever! Aren't the pretty? I got 'em at Nordy's.


    Got these two (1,2) pretty tops from Arden B., a pair of earrings, and this cute bracelet/cuff thing.


    Two skirts from American Eagle Outfittters and some flip-flops (for 1/2 price baby! heh). I'm ready for the Summer!


    The Mister's expensive a*s jersey from Sports Fever. This cost a lot! Why? I dunno. Because it's an "orignial" and it's "real". I guess it's a boy thing.


    A white dress for Gracie from the GAP and new pink sandals from Kid's Foot Locker


    New cologne for the Mister, L'eau D'issey by Issey Miyake from Sephora.


    White shoes for the Mister from Jarman's.


    We also bought a sound system for our car. Speakers, deck, subwoofers, amp....the works. I'm gonna head to Old Navy today to get some clothes for Gracie. Hopefully I'll find some cute clothes for her. I'll post again later =D

    [EDITED at 2:27 PM]

    Here's what we got from Old Navy: Sunglasses, a skirt, and a cute tank top. Didn't find much though =(






    Thursday, March 11

      Drie's Latest Purchases
      


    My Alicia CD came in today from Columbia House today along with 6 other CDs that I ordered. From the front: Alicia Keys - Diary of Alicia Keys, Pink - Try This, Pink - Missundastood, Kelly Clarkson - Thankful, Destiny's Child - The Writings on the Wall, Ruff Endz - Greatest Hits, and Justin Guarini's self-titled album. The old Pink and Destiny's Child I decided to "re-buy" cuz I've lost them in the craziness of the past 5 years. >P I'm listening to Justin Guarini's CD right now and he has quite a pleasurable voice. I've always enjoyed the serenade of a good male singer, haven't had the chance lately since Jay doesn't sing. hehe JK Luv ya babe!



      CEL's Latest Purchases
      


    My shipment came in yesterday *cheeses*. I am IN LOVE with the jeans! They are SOOOO comfortable that I can sleep in 'em. The tank fits fine, but the graphic gets all stretched out when I wear it =X

    If all this tag board drama continues, I am going to take it down. Retail Therapy didn't copy Shopaholix and Shopaholix didn't copy Retail Therapy. It's just pure coincidence that the two sites are familiar. Just chill people! It's not a big deal.



    Sunday, March 7

      Drie's Latest Purchases
      

    The Outlets..
    What a good day of shopping! My cousin was over for the weekend and we took her to the Vacaville outlets. We ventured Claire's, Sanrio and the Gap. I was even approved for a Gap card! WOOHOO! Just fuelin' the fire, fuelin' the fire.. LOL

    My very first pair of Gap jeans and Hello Kitty stationery.

    10 things for $5!! Always going on at the Claire's outlet. I especially love the big red pendant!

    Oh yeah! I also bought a body mist from Gap called "So pink." I dunno how I forgot to take a pik of that! >P It smells heavenly...



    Thursday, March 4

      Drie's Latest Purchases
      

    Cel, check this chair out! It's SO CUTE!



      Drie's Latest Purchases
      

    My "NO" sign isn't working anymore. I bought the Pearl Pink Gameboy Advance SP online. Yes, I just bought a black one a week ago, but my mom 's gonna buy it off me. Yes, online shopping IS EVIL



    Wednesday, March 3

      CEL's Latest Purchases
      

    OMG...I'm nuts
    Okay. My attempt at trying to save money for "the cause" has failed. I broke down and bought this, this, and this. So much for trying to save for my papillion. Geez online shopping is EVIL.



    Tuesday, March 2

      CEL's Latest Purchases
      


    A few items that I picked up after the "Hipnotique" event at MAC. Clockwise from the top: Enchantress Tinted Lipglass, Improper Copper Cream Colour Base, and Sorcery Shadebender. I think I did quite well and didn't go overboard considering MAC is my favorite cosmetics brand. I had to restrain myself from buying everything though ;p The picture sucks I know. I left my digi cam in the Bay Area.



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