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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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 JerseyMarried.
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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Wendy New York, NYMarried.
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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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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Heather's Latest Purchases
Shopping with guys is like the worst. LOL. So we go to Philly and I end up walking out with only 1 thing after I saw many many things I liked (thanks to my fiancee!). "Do you like this Beh?" "No." Especially at Ubiq and Platinum Shop, it was torture. I'm waiting for the low-rise Evisu jeans at Ubiq to go down to at most $100 before I buy them. Right now they're $170 on sale from $280. Platinum Shop has all the clothes you see in the ads and billboards that you know you could never get in regular stores or even boutiques. Very unique. Ranging from D&G, Miss Sixty, Diesel, LAMB, and more. See it at 526 South Street, Philadelphia, PA. 
Victoria's Secret Silk Chiffon Garter from eBay. $SALE. (I have to retake this pic since I forgot to put the flower in the front. Duh me.) This is my "something blue" for the wedding! It's very sexy and stylish. Not like the frilly looking ones you always see. Problem is, can't find a matching toss garter.
Ansonia Bridal Veil from the Bridal Salon at Macy's. $SUPER SALE. (hehe I used the category Lani!) This elbow length veil has the rhinestones all over and hemmed edges. I think the sales rep made a mistake when she sold me the tiara. It wasn't supposed to come with a veil but she told me it was going to come with it, so the manager couldn't say nothing bout it. -=D Here's a closer look.
Ella Moss Custard Bias Tube Dress from ShopBop. $RETAIL. Definitely needed another Ella Moss dress. They're sooooo comfortable! You've got to try it sometime to see what the hypes about and what got me and Cel so obsessed. hehehe.
"What I Wore Today" - Jessica Simpson's Ella Moss Tie Tube Top. Miss Sixty J-Lot Jeans. Nike Wheat Dunk High SB's. LRG Promo Sticker. (Yes, that's what that white thing is. I wore this outfit today but I have a pic of it from Sneaker Saturday.)
Drie's Latest Purchases
[edited: 05/28/04] Hey, you guys wouldn't mind if I made a "Retail Therapy" fanlisting? We got a lot fans out there, right? =P [/edited]eBay & RossBeen online shopping more than regular shopping lately. I'm starting to get hooked on eBay again. *sly smile* The only time I went regular shopping these past few weeks were groceries and Ross today. I didn't even wanna go to Ross today but my hubby [Jay] wanted me to pick up a pair of Air Max's on sale there.
Yes, I bought another GBA SP. I had to buy Jay one cuz he kept taking my little sister's and she kept whining to me about it. He didn't wanna use mine cuz it was pink. Boys. ($SALE from eBay)
The first Shopaholic novel was so good, I had to get the rest. ($SALE from eBay)
Hello Kitty stationery for the little girly in me. ($SALE from eBay)
Black and grey Nike Air Max's for Jay, STEAL! ($SALE from Ross)
These pink mules were screaming at me to buy them! They feel so nice! ($SALE from Ross)
CEL's Latest Purchases
The last ones...for real this time!! 
2 Ella Moss tops: On the left is the waldo gathered cami in white and on the left is the waldo boatneck in sky. Really this time, this is the last. No more Ella Moss for me! ($RETAIL from ShopBop.com)
Heather's Latest Purchases
Online shopping is evil. SoHo shopping is evil. Shopping is evil. Period. It's like a yellow light. You say you're going to slow down and stop, but then you step on the gas anyway. Go figure, eh? Well there's this new line that came out that I'm really sweating called Lime Crime, based in NYC. Filled with bright colors, stripes, and polka dots. It's pretty hot.
Iup Tea (Japan) Multicolor Flats from TrendyOutfitter. $SALE. Time for mama to get some nice flats instead of sneakers for once. These caught my eye in a heartbeat. Best part is, they'd match everything. LOL!
Toni Petite 80s Mod Belted Dress from Screaming Mimi's. $RETAIL. Thanks to one of my bridesmaids, I've found one of my fave hot spots. Screaming Mimi's is a vintage store that has hottest (and I mean hottest) clothes from the 80s, 70s, 60s. Then I find out they originated from Shibuya, Tokyo in Japan. No wonder I liked it so much. I love The Looks. Copied from theAbout Us page, "The New York boutique is the most reputable and original vintage retailer in town and is a favorite spot for movie and video wardrobe, fashion stylists and the hottest runway designers." Can we say "Sex in the City"? -=)
Juicy Couture Terry Circle Mini Skirt from ShopBop. $RETAIL. 2 weeks ago I figured I needed a something short and white to match everything and I got it. Definitely another impulse click-and-buy. Damn you internet!
*raises fist*
Leilani's Latest Purchases
More House shopping and then more!
I bought these 3 light shades from Urban Outfitters by Weplight at a very low price!$SALE
This is how it looks like when its put together.
And then more...
I bought Titanic ($SALE) from the Virgin Megastore in the city and the Friends season finale ($RETAIL) from Target.
I bought the accessory pouch for my tote @ work.$SALENot pictured: MAC cream color base in "sundrenched" and shade blender in "irridesence".$RETAIL
Heather's Latest Purchases
Today was a good day. Good times, good times. -=) I loved doing bridesmaids dress shopping and shopping all over the city, even though it was raining and there was crazy traffic. Only got to hit up Intermix and Screaming Mimi's since X-Girl and Clientele (newest sneaker hot spot in the city) were closed by the time we got there. I almost had a heart attack when I thought about how much I spent today b/w the dresses and the down for Lisa, our photographer, which was well over $2Gs. (Okay I'm having another heart attack) On the bright side, my new fave store on my top 3 list is definitely Screaming Mimi's! I'll post that later.  
Saeyoung Vu Couture:: Denise (on left, bridesmaids) and Dahlia (on right, maid of honor) from Claudia Hanlin's Wedding Library. $RETAIL. I've been searching like crazy to find my motif, Tiffany Blue. I've always known about Saeyoung Vu since a year and a half ago but never thought of using her dresses till now. The original maid of honor gown in my pictrail is one of her Bridal gowns. She's in a lot of magazines and press. Very modern and not so bridesmaidsey, plus it's our style. That and they have the EXACT color Tiffany Blue. Can't get any better than that! They're gonna kill me for posting this, but this is how the dresses look in person. -=D
Drie's Latest Purchases
I'm selling a brand new, never been opened, Dragonball Z Androids Assassins DVD Uncut on eBay.
CEL's Latest Purchases
Ella Moss, Hello Kitty, and Friends
Hello Kitty everything! Underwear, headband, and hat all for my Gracie. (all $RETAIL from Target)
A Blossom (pink) skirt and Orchid (purple) top, both Ella Moss. Doesn't the purple top remind you of the colors on this layout?? Heh. ($RETAIL from ??? ;D)
A khaki-nudish colored Ella Moss halter top. I think I'm all done with Ella Moss. I have like 5 items already and that's enough for me! The colors keep calling me though!($SALE from LuLu's)
I also bought the FRIENDS: Series Finale on DVD, but I left it at my parents house. I'll post a pic of it when I get it back. ($SALE from Circuit City)
Leilani's Latest Purchases
Shopping for my NEW Home Sweet Home! and then some...[EDITED Friday, May 14, 2004 @ 5:15 PM] Cel wanted me to post my Coach stuff!I went shopping in Union Square during my lunch break. I found some cute things at Crate & Barrel at some really great prices! 
I got this 5 piece set of plates at a really good price $SALE! I love the color!
I also got these 5 tea light holders.$RETAIL.
My and then more...
I bought this at work. It was the factory outlet price plus an additional! $$SUPERSALE!(I made that category up! Sorry my fellow RT ladies =)!) The strap are reversible so you can have it white or the Vermillion color!
I bought these just because. They're travel document cases. We hardly get any of these at work so I thought I might as well--before they go bye-bye!$SALE.
Heather's Latest Purchases
Happy (Belated) Mother's Day, Ladies!!! I bought my annual Mother's Day present to myself. A "day of beauty and wellness" at Depasquale The Spa. Had a Warm Stone Therapy Massage, Deep Cleansing Facial, Enzyme Peel, and Lip Wax. It's pretty pricey there ($210 in total. eek!) but it's wellll worth the money! I'd give up shopping any day for Depasquale's. But besides that, decided to slow down a bit for the wedding.
Kelly Osbourne's Mon Petit Oiseau Striped Tank Top from eBay. $SALE. This is like one of my fave tops now. Well, next to the one in my new "What I Wore Today" pic.
Chanel Precision Lip Definer - Desert from eBay. $SALE. I bought this for retail originally like a couple months ago. Then Gemma plays with it and loses it. So I bought it for half price. Gotta get used to that, huh. LOL
UGG Australia Classic Tall Chestnut Boots and UGG Australia Classic Short Chestnut Boots from ShopBop. $RETAIL. Another shipment of UGGs. I used to flip these like pancakes over the winter whenever I found them, well the short ones at least. Not the tall.
"What I Wore Today" - Ella Moss Waldo Stripe White Hoodie.Stella McCartney Runway Drainpipe Pants.Nike Dunk Daktari.
Sneaker Saturday at Club Rio on May 15th!
Drie's Latest Purchases
Heather's Latest Purchases
Ya know, it's so hard shopping without plastic. I never use cash... ever. But I had to with the rest of my tiara and others cuz I just withdrew from my Paypal, my full payment didn't reach my Chase Platinum card yet, and I never put money in my checking account. I hate cash. I lost too much money too many times. Definitely a plastic person. Easy to keep record of transactions, don't bother with coins, and if you lose it, cancel it for a new one. 
Ansonia Bridal Tiara from the Bridal Salon at Macy's. $RETAIL / MORE. I don't know whether I paid more or if it was actually retail price cuz there's a lot of cheaper ones off the internet. Could be knockoffs but just to play it safe (It's like how guys think with Gucci. Hahaha.). About an hour after I get it, I let Gemma play with it and *boom* she bent it in half. *cries* I fixed it as best I could.
Cheeno (Japan) Pleated Dress Tank from TrendyOutfitter. $RETAIL. I always buy my Japan clothes off Maria b/c her stuff is A-Grade top quality. Not like those cheapy Jap clothes from eBay. Believe me, I have a TON of them (that's also been back on eBay -=P).
Petit Leg Cover (Japan) from TrendyOutfitter. $RETAIL. It matches great with the top but I'm having second thoughts about it. I'm double thinking, leg warmers aren't really my style, so it might end back up on eBay.
LeSportsac Travel Cosmetic Case from Macy's. $RETAIL. I use this as my receipt bag now and have the business cards on the side pocket. I'm going to get the belt bag soon too (that one or this one). I need an everyday thing.
Very Sexy Camellia Lace Convertible Strapless Bra, Signature White Thigh Highs, and Very Sexy White Thigh Highs from Victoria's Secret. $RETAIL. As if my VS obsession wasn't enough. Not sure which thigh high to choose for the wedding but I'm aiming towards the Very Sexy one cuz I could use a garter belt.
I usually keep shoes and items that we buy in our store site, but these are my favorite heat and I'm just too excited. Nike Tokyo White Dunk SB from a customer. $TRADE. We're selling it for $1200. There were over 2000 people lined up in Tokyo, Japan. 202 pairs were raffled off to the public. This dunk represents the evolution of an icon, created by a diverse group of 25 highly skilled well known Japanese illustrators, model makers, and figure artists. It defines the relationship b/w inspiration and innovation. So it's not just a regular dunk. It's art.
See it at Sneaker Saturday at Club Rio on May 15th!
Leilani's Latest Purchases
CEL's Latest Purchases
Here I go again...[EDITED on Sunday, May 09, 2004 @ 9:00AM]Put up the picture with the gift out of the bag
I couldn't help myself. L-R: Gucci Rush Summer Perfume, Le Quartet De Chanel Mini Glossimer Set (in colors Jaipur, Unity, Spark, and Pin-Up), and a surprise in the lil' bag the Stila's Creme bouquet Mother's Day gift for Lani. It's a gift for ______ and she visits this site often so I didn't want to spoil it. I'll post the picture with the gift out of the bag when I give it to her ;) (all $RETAIL from Sephora).
CEL's Latest Purchases
Drie's Latest Purchases
Heather's Latest Purchases
[ edited: "What I Wore Today" pic. I really hated that first outfit. Wore the top and shoes again today so I decided to replace the old.] I agree with the rest of you. Shopping online is so bad. I think I'm going through SoHo withdrawal. I haven't been there for like 3 weeks! Thinking about those sample sales makes me so mad.... and jealous! At least there's no waiting in lines or fighting girls at the racks. LOL. Surprisingly, I save more than I spend. That's a good thing, right?
X-Girl NYC Grand Opening VDay 2002 T-Shirt from eBay. $MORE. Since I have the 2nd anniv, when I saw this on eBay, I HAD to get it. It's like my fave tee now. Perfect match for my Ella Moss waldo skirt. Only 100 made and was given out at the opening to the first 100 customers.
Ella Moss Drape Cami Tank from GoClothing. $RETAIL. Another one to add to my Ella Moss collection. heh heh. It's 6 and counting. OMG stripes are so addictive. (right Cel?!)
Juicy Couture 'Viva La Juicy' Pool Beach Towel from ShopBop. $SALE. Yay! 2nd off my wishlist. Figured we'll be in Seaside a lot this summer so gotta have it. Plus it came with a cute netting travel bag.
Miss Sixty J-Lot Denim Trouser Jeans from eBay. $SALE. I love those Japan slim jeans type where it scrunches at the bottom like built in leg warmers. Haha. They didn't have it on ShopBop in my size and luckily it was on eBay for wayyyy cheaper!
UGG Australia Classic Tall Sand Boots from GoClothing. $RETAIL. Got it the day they came out again. What happened? Sold out in less than a day everywhere (again!). Still debating whether or not to keep them or resell them. I have till the fall to decide. I remember over the winter, they were going for $400+!!!
"What I Wore Today" - Juicy Couture Royalty Sweatshirt. GirlieGirl Racing tank. Marc Jacobs Twill Crop Pants. Jordan Retro 5 white/silver sneakers.
And I bought this Juicy Tee but returned it cuz it didn't fit. Stupid me, thinking I could fit in size small slim fits when I'm a medium. That and it's not... it's not me.
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