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.
March 9, 2007
+/- What I Wore Today
+/- Heather's info
November 24, 2006
+/- Heather's Wishlist
November 16, 2006
+/- Heather's info
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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!
Wishlist
Website
Top Buys
 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!
Wishlist
Website
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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.
Wishlist
Website
Top Buys
 Mrs.
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.
Wishlist
 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.
Wishlist
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Drie's Latest Purchases
Hey gals! Something is up with my blogger and I couldn't put in the FTP password so I left it blank. When you publish, you'll have to type in the User ID and password manually. If anyone can fix it, please feel free. If you gals don't know the PW, email me at: thelady@aycee.com. THANKS!
CEL's Latest Purchases
Leilani's Latest Purchases
Union Square!Cel and I had another girls day out @ San Francisco's Union Square! I only intended to get an outfit for this weekend (we're going to SF's Fashion week & the after party @ the W...I can't wait!) and a pair of Coach shoes, but I came home with this:
I actually bought this Chelsea Optic Signature Small Hobo in
Fatigue a few days ago. $SALE from Coach. Okay..on to the SF purchases!
Tristy Ballet Flats in Turquoise. $SALE from Coach.
Chelsea Nubuc Belt in Teal. $SALE from Coach.
Marc Jacobs' Marc Jackass shirt. I got a lot of stares and people asking me where I got the shopping bag from LOL. $RETAIL from Marc Jacobs.
Stila blotting powder, sheer color tinted moisturizer, convertible color, lip glaze palette (complimentary), mascara, and Chanel lip gloss in Pin-up. All $RETAIL from Nordstrom.
My very first Sevens! I like them a lot =) I also bought a coral Ella Moss top (not pictured). $RETAIL from Nordstrom.Oh! AND I also bought a Burberry blazer and some make-up a few days ago which I will edit and add to this post when I upload the pictures.
Heather's Latest Purchases
Yay! We're reinstated so there's lots of auctions up now. I also revised the Womens Apparel on Extralaces and added a "Fashion Icon Laces" there (still not finished). Any better name suggestions? 
Jessica Simpson's Lily McNeal 3/4 Hooded Sweater in Honeydew/Aqua from Famous Fashion. $SALE. I LOVE IT! Especially the colors and the feel. I'm in love with Ms. McNeal. As seen on: Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, & Carmen Electra.
Jessica Simpson's JET 50/50 Flashdance Cut Lace Trim Sweatshirt from Famous Fashion. $RETAIL. I have these up for sale now too but I might end up keeping one if the mister lets me. As seen on: Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Cameron Diaz, Madonna, and Trista on the Bachelorette.
UGG Australia Classic Tall Sand Boots (again!) and UGG Australia Classic Tall Baby Pink Boots (I'll post a pic later) from Feet First. $RETAIL. Now to choose from baby pink, chestnut, or sand classic tall. What would you choose? As seen on: WAYYY too many to list. -=P Check the auction.
Heather's Latest Purchases
Yes! I LOVE Jessica Simpson! LOL! She won Best Fashion Icon in the Teen Choice awards. Hahaha. 
Baby Dunk SB Hemp in pink from NJ Skateshop. $RETAIL. OMFG I'm sooo jealous of Gemma right now! These are the most cutest fucking limited kicks I've ever seen in my life.
 
Jessica Simpson's Primp Pink Ice Cream Capris from Niche. $RETAIL. This outfit is to die for! So comfy and it looks hot! (BTW, that's not my hoodie in the pic, it's an XS I have in stock [hence the ugly tight fit on top -=P]. The same size small set looks much better together. My hoody was in the wash at that time.)
Lion Ribbon Neva Wilt Leaves and floral stem wrap from eBay. $SALE. All I needed was 8 leaves and I had to buy this lot. *sniff* The felt leaves I made were mad ghetto.
Nike Cement SB stickers from NJ Skateshop. $SALE. We're putting these Nike checks on all the cars. LOL.
Drie's Latest Purchases
I can't believe I haven't posted this month!Yet. I've been shopping like crazy too! But I only have these pictures so far:  
Spongebob Season 1 (JDN's watching as I type) and Erickson CD player. $SALE from Target.
Long and Lean Jeans and black Lightweight Trousers from Gap. $SALE These were a great find, the only of their type on the clearance rack and my size. They're regular length so I have to get them hemmed. I gotta take in the trousers too cuz I lost a few pounds. EEE! I don't mind paying for the alterations cuz it was a HUGE markdown.
What a darling backpack this is! Had to buy it! Actually my mom bought it for JDN. She wouldn't buy it for me but she would buy it for JDN. =) $SALE from Target.WHY DIDN'T U GUYS TELL ME THAT BABYPHAT HAS PLUS SIZES!! I would've been all over that!! I'm gonna save Babyphat for my next shopping spree! =)
Heather's Latest Purchases
New layout for my website! -=D 
Jessica Simpson's Colette Malouf Resin Stone Cuff in pink from Vivre. $SALE. Such high quality with the resin stone and sterling silver plate on the back. I lah it a lot!
Ribbons in white and sheer white, dark turquoise thread, fabric glue, floral stem wraps, black fabric, green felt, and pin backs from Rag Shop. $RETAIL. I'm working on 3 projects there. The ring/coin pillows, bridesmaids' flowers (Saeyoung Vu's original design that was discontinued), and Supreme Jacket.
(The thing I never knew I could actually get) "Kelly Bag" Tote in black/white leather letters, pink/black, and red/white from Intuition LA. $SALE. My new handbag! OMG I love this thing sooo much! As seen on: Paris & Nicky Hilton, Lucy Liu, Jessica Simpson, and Hilary Duff.
Leilani's Latest Purchases
Feet and Lips
White Converse Chuck Taylor's (similar to these) with teal laces and teal satin lining. $RETAIL from FootLocker.
 Pro Longwear Lipcolour in Loyal and tinted lipglass in Florabundance. $RETAIL from the MAC counter @ Macy*s.
CEL's Latest Purchases
Shopbop and VSI was going to wait until I bought more stuff to post, but I don't think I'll be doing anymore shopping this month. The only shopping I'll be doing is for home improvement (we're painting, re-carpeting, and re-furnishing our rooms), text books, tuition, gas, and other fees *grr* (yea, fall semester starts soon).  
Juicy Couture 5 Pocket Low Rise Slim, Vegas Blues Jeans. $SALE from Shopbop. My first pair of Juicy jeans and I'm in love! Sorry Sevens but you will be pushed to the back of the closet for now =D
 
Diane vonFurstenberg Parasol cami, $SALE from Shopbop and Victoria's Secret So Sexy Natural Hold Hairspray, $RETAIL from Victoria's Secret. It smells real good!.
Leilani's Latest Purchases
FINALLY!!It's me Cel, posting for Lani because she doesn't have a computer or internet access set up in her condo yet. Pardon me if I'm wrong b/c I'm just posting the pictures and the information that I can remember heh. She'll edit this one day with the full details. Beware! This is a long one!! 
Turquoise and white tote. $SALE from Coach
4 wristlets in: solid white, pink/white, blue/white, and apple/white. $SALE from Coach
5 cosmetic bags and 2 wristlets. $SALE from Coach
A striped scarf and a logo scarf. $SALE from Coach
2 printed scarves in fuschia/purple and gold/red. Again, $SALE from Coach
Khaki and baby blue sneakers with lace detail. $SALE from the Nike Outlet Las Vegas, NV.
Black & white top, $SALE from Armani Exchange and Khaki top, $SALE from United Colors of Benetton.
 
Cream OTS L/S top, $SALE from Armani Exchange and turquoise layered top, $RETAIL from Wal-Mart.
 
Pink hooded sweater by Fetish and 3 pairs of Hello Kitty underwear. All $SALE from Marshall's.
White pumps by Steven, $SALE from Marshall's; Green mesh beaded slippers by L.A. Beauty, $RETAIL from a tent sale; and black flats by Nine West Studios, $SALE from Ross.
Black and blue duffle bag for Jacob. $SALE from the Nike Outlet Vacaville, CA.
Burt's Bees Buttermilk Bath Soap, $RETAIL from The Rainbow Shop; Esprit perfume, $SALE from Marshall's; Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Gloss w/Liquid Prisms in Psychedelic and 2 MAC shimmer powders, $SALE from the Cometics Outlet.
Aromatic oil in Exotic and a aroma jar. Both $RETAIL from The Body Shop.
5 drawer Rakke dresser. $RETAIL from Ikea.I know Lani bought more stuff than this, but I guess she didn't take pictures of them. Oh well, hopefully she'll update soon.
Heather's Latest Purchases
Summer... is... soooo... slow....  
Thee Jessica Simpson Primp Pink Ice Cream Hoodie from Niche. $RETAIL. The hype is so crazy on this hoodie, it's backordered till next year. (Click the link for full details) As seen on: Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton.
X-Girl Los Angeles Exclusive Tee from X-Girl LA. $RETAIL. More white tees -=D
Miss Army Kit from Intuition LA. $RETAIL. Comes with everything and anything. As seen on: Jamie-Lynn DiScala, Mandy Moore, & Amanda Bynes.
CEL's Latest Purchases
Shoes (again!) and Etc.
Pink, white, and brown flower print bikini top & bottom by Xhiliration. The print looks uber cute that I just had to buy it. I haven't bought a bathing suit since 1998 or 1999 haha. Tells ya'll how much I go swimming. $SALE from Target.
Brown flip-flops with seashell detail by Mossimo. Hey, I still got love for Mossimo! Haha, remember those shirts and stuff from the 90's? LOL. $RETAIL from Target.
I wasn't going to post these 'cause I'm always buying magazines, but I'm really bored right now heh. Elle, Allure, and InStyle, all August 2004 issues. $RETAIL from Target.
Marc Jacobs Low-heel pump in plum. I LOOOOVE these!!! I want these in blue and black too, but the Nordstrom anniversary sale ended today...boo! $SUPERSALE from Nordstrom.
 4 beaded mesh slippers in white, purple, fuschia, and blue by Easy. $RETAIL from....er, I forgot the name of the store! If it's any help, they sell these at Urban Outfitters! =D Not pictured: 4 racerback tanks by Xhiliration in turquoise, fuschia, white, and black. $RETAIL from Target.
Previous Purchases. Etcetera Menu.
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