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
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November 24, 2006
+/- Heather's Wishlist
November 16, 2006
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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 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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 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.
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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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Heather's Latest Purchases
I'm really supposed to be on a shopping ban right now. So shhhh! Well half of these were purchased in January so that doesn't count. -=P I've already been obsessed with turquoise but my true turquoise twiggy is making it worse! LOL. I'll post it in the next blog. Hopefully this won't turn into a "couture bag obsession" like SOMEONE I know. *kicks Cel* -=D 
Rachel Pally Shrug in Lagoon from Lisy B. $SALE. I honestly didn't look good in any Rachel Pally tops or dresses until THIS shrug. It's a really gorgeous cut and the color resembles Tiffany Blue. Rachel Pally as seen on: Jessica & Ashlee Simpson
Kate Moss's Moroccan Circle Disc Belt from eBay. $SALE. I love this belt but the quality just sucks. I had to bend in the clasp since it kept falling off! But it's the perfect accessory for peasant skirts.
Nolita NYC Kylie Silk Backless Tank from eBay. $SUPERSALE. I was totally wearing out my X-Girl beater and was on a search for a nice new black tank. This item was so random on eBay and I just had to get it. Nolita as seen on: Jessica Simpson.
Calypso by Christiane Celle St. Barth's Long Peasant Skirt from eBay. $SUPERSALE. Another random thing listed on eBay. These type peasant skirts are pretty big for spring/summer, aside from the ethnic sequin ones. I wanted a Calypso skirt but I didn't want the Sariela. It reminds me of Twelfth Street's and Belle Gray's. Great deal! Calypso as seen on: Kirsten Dunst and Ashlee Simpson.
Nike Zoom FC Laurie Miller Charity Turquoise/Pink from Nike Outlet. $SUPERSALE. I just had to get these b/c I just love the funky and it matches my Twiggy! That and I'm a sucker for exclusives too. 1/2600 made. Hehehe.
Jessica Simpson's Saint Grace Scarlet Lace Long Cami in Blackberry from Jessica Style Classifieds. $SALE. I love these camis so much! My goal is to own all the colors. *evil grin*
Chrissie's Latest Purchases
Okay I really need to stop shopping!! And yet, there's more coming in the mail. hehehe. Here we go...  Jessica Simpson's 2 B Free Cross Pullover in Jade from Hotter Than Hollywood. $SALE. My first 2 B Free hoodie. Got it with a promo code! It didn't really lived up to my expectation but it's not bad. 2 B Free as seen on: Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton.  2 B Free Cross Pants in Jade from Lisyb. $RETAIL. I had to get the matching pants to my hoodie. =)  'OC's Summer Roberts' Rachel Bilson's Abercrombie and Fitch Alexandra Cropped Sweater from Jessica Simpson Style Classified. $SALE. Every since I bought the OC Season 1 on DVDs, I've been obsessed with everything about it! Here's the cute little sweater Rachel Bilson wore in Season 2.  Lindsay Lohan's Bambi Couture Nightie Dress from eBay. $RETAIL. Right when I saw Lindsay in US Weekly sporting the dress, I knew I have to have it. I went and bought the dress, the henley, and the shoes! lol. =D Sorry my mannequin has big hips, the picture came out all retarded.  Lindsay Lohan's Splendid Ribbed Henley in Green from Anthropologie. $RETAIL. Lindsay's is actually thermal but I can't find that anywhere so this one will have to do.  C&C California Classic Tank in Pink from Nordstrom Rack. $SUPERSALE. Another C&C tank to wear as undershirts. haha *wink Heather* inside joke. =D. C&C as seen on: Celebs' fav.  Juicy Couture Charm Bracelet from Nordstrom. $RETAIL. I have the silver one from Tiffany's and wanted a gold color one. This one is perfect. Juicy Couture as seen on: Celebs' fav.  Juicy Couture S/S Fine Gauge Tee in Black from Nordstrom. $SALE. I love Juicy Couture's Tees. They fit better and more comfortable than the C&C ones! Juicy Couture as seen on: Celebs' fav.  Jessica Simpson's Jimmy Choo Macy Satin Platform Sandals from eBay. $SALE. Since you guys already know I love love love Jimmy Choo (refer to my profile). These are more beautiful in person than the pictures! My Jimmy Choo obsession is making me go broke... Jimmy Choo as seen on: Celebs' fav.  La Mer The Oil Absorbing Lotion from Neiman Marcus. $RETAIL. I absolutely swear by La Mer and if you haven't tried it, you have to! I have to thank La Mer for my complexion. I don't even need/wear foundation! ;)  Ya-Ya Asymmetrical Silk Skirt in Yellow from eBay. $SUPERSALE. This skirt is in the most beautiful shade of pale yellow. I can't wait to wear it with my Linea Pelle wood bead belt.  Linea Pelle Wood Bead Belt w/Cord Ties from eBay. $SUPERSALE. This goes great with my new Ya-Ya Skirt! I can't wait to wear it when Spring comes. Linea Pelle as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Teri Hatcher, Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton, Penelope Cruz, and more.  Teri Hatcher's Linea Pelle Fuchsia Leather Studded Belt from Bluefly. $SUPERSALE. It's very similar to the one Teri Hatcher has. I'm falling in love with Linea Pelle's belts! Linea Pelle as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpsonn, Teri Hatcher, Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton, Penelope Cruz, and more.  Jessica Simpson's Lotta Stensson Big Gypsy Hoop Earring from ShowroomB. I got 10% off with a promo code. These are beautiful; now I just have to find a jewelry place to turn them into clip ons.  Miu Miu Ostrich Belt from Saks Fifth Ave. $SUPERSALE. I don't know why but I'm just in love with this belt. It goes with practically everything. I went belt crazy hahaha...and I have the Old Man River coming!  Jessica Simpon's Oliver People Athena in White from Neiman Marcus. $RETAIL. Big sunglasses are so hot! They are everywhere. Now I want to get more, especially the ones the Olsens are always wearing.  Playgroup Chasing the Dragon Tissue T-Shirt from Hotter Than Hollywood. $FREE. They sent me the wrong size for something I ordered and gave me this t-shirt for free. =)  The OC Season 1 on DVDs from eBay. $SALE. OMG, how much have I been missing! Now I'm not obsessed with the OC.  Jessica Simpson's Rebecca Taylor Hooded Sweater in Tunic Yellow from Urban Chic. $SALE. I was hunting for this sweater up and down and finally found in in Washington DC. I called at 4 in the morning and left a message to put the sweater on hold. I'm nuts. hahaha.  Jessica Simpson's Sweetees Peasant Dress from Intuition. $SALE. I'm in love with the peasant look. And I love the promo code to get the dress even more. hehe. I can't wait till my Moroccan disc belt to get here so I can wear it with this dress. Oh yea, and the weather needs to get warmer sooner!  Jessica Simpson's Trunk Ltd. Limited Edition Bruce Springsteen US Tour '78 Vintage Track Jacket from Trunk Ltd. $RETAIL. This is the cutest track jacket I've ever seen. And the rock & roll theme: HOT! Trunk Ltd as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, and more.  Jessica Simpson's Trunk Ltd. Limited Edition The Beatles '66 Vintage Track Jacket from Trunk Ltd. $RETAIL. Oh this one was hard to find. It is now sold out! Trunk Ltd as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Lndsay Lohan, and more.  Abercrombie & Fitch Saranac Legacy Destroyed Boot Jeans in Light Wash. from Abercrombie & Fitch. $RETAIL. Wow they are so destroyed. Like I mentioned a million times before: I LOVE destroyed jeans. =) Guy's jeans are getting more and more expensive, and these aren't even designer's! And even worse, the more destroyed a pair of jeans are, the more expensive they are.  Abercrombie & Fitch Saranac Destroyed Boot Jeans in Destroyed Wash. from Abercrombie & Fitch. $RETAIL. They are less dramatic than the pair before but I still love them.  Gucci Grey Cotton Button Down Dress Shirt from Bluefly. $SUPERSALE. I got this when bluefly had the clearance but the shirt is back to its regular sale price.  INC International Concepts Men's Corduroy Blazer from Macy's. $SALE. I love the blazer, white tee, and white kicks look on Usher! This blazer serves that purpose well.
Heather's Latest Purchases
OMG!!! I ordered my Balenciaga Twiggy!!! I'm sooo excited it's unbelievable. I originally did a pre-order earlier last week but then Terry @ Balenciaga NYC sent me pics of the Summer 2005 colors. So I said, goodbye Dolma/Sage. Helloooo True Turquoise! She didn't have any Twiggys in stock when I was waitlisted but when I called to change my mind, she had 1 left in stock and it was the color I wanted! 
Jessica Simpson's Grail Guinevere Magenta L/S Tee from Belle Gray. $SALE. I love Grail. Their quality is so much nicer than other tees. And I get a lot more use out of my Splatter Dunks with these! Hehe! Grail as seen on: Jessica & Ashlee Simpson, and Lindsay Lohan.
Jessica Simpson and Brett Scallion's Trunk LTD Alice Cooper "Mad House Rock '79" Short Sleeve Crew from Trashy Diva. $SUPERSALE. Candice has all her Trunk half off now! Definitely worth the buy. Then I blew up the sale so most of it is totally gone now. Trunk LTD as seen on: Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Jessica & Ashlee Simpson, Meg Ryan, Anna Kournikova, Marlon Wayans, Ashton Kutcher, and more.
Anna Kournikova &Dennis Quaid's Trunk LTD The Doors "Lizard King '71" Short Sleeve Crew from Trashy Diva. $SUPERSALE. This print seems to be a celeb fave. A lot of them actually have this one as opposed to Paris's Doors.
C&C California Bold Tank from NessaLeeStyle. $SUPERSALE. These tanks are definitely a great under layer but I could never pull it off as a regular top! How do you girls do it?! C&C as seen on: many celebs.
Jessica Simpson's Clarendon NYC Crest Tee from Famous Fashions Found. Actually my moms got this for me for Xmas (from my wishlist plus this semester's tuition) and they finally exchanged the right size! I could have traded with Chrissie if she came back sooner. I needed a small and she needed a medium. LOL. BTW olive is getting discontinued! Clarendon as seen on: many celebs.
Drie's Latest Purchases
Okay, so here's my deal. I'm here, alive and well. I've been SHOPPING and dressing up since selling Mary Kay. I just don't have a digi cam to document everything, my beloved Kodak Easyshare cam was damaged by my even more beloved (although I don't appreciate him for this =P) rambunctious little Jayden. The repair costs $125 which is SO not worth it so I'm waiting to buy another one whenever I get extra money. So I'm just here, reading everyone elses entries and waiting to buy a new camera. =P Take care, gals!
Chrissie's Latest Purchases
Heather's Latest Purchases
Okay, so me and Chrissie decided on buying Balenciaga handbags together. So we both put up crazy amount of auctions ($4-5Gs) due to buyer's pre-remorse. LOLOL. No shopping for me for a month... starting this Sunday. *evil grin* Balenciaga Twiggy Boston, soon enough baby, soon enough. There's a trunk show at The Mall at Short Hills in Neiman Marcus at the end of the month. Should I wait or get it now? 
Mischa Barton's Primp Olive/Gold Goddess Tunic Dress from Rafael Hawaii. $RETAIL. I FINALLY got this tunic! I missed the first release on Rafael (around the wedding time), then got it during the re-cut 1-2 weeks ago. Definitely the best piece Primp has ever made! The braids add that nice touch to it. Primp as seen on: Mischa, Jessica & Ashlee Simpson, Paris Hilton, and Hilary Duff.
St. Tropez Essentials Metallic Gold Cosmetic Case from Rafael Hawaii. $FREE. Hehe I love Jessica Style bonuses! My new bag for my Nursing kit. A stethoscope actually fits in here. LOLOL. Couldn't use terry for nursing but the leather ones were perfect. St. Tropez as seen on: Sarah Jessica Parker, Paris Hilton, and Jessica Simpson
Jessica & Ashlee Simpson, Gweneth Paltrow, and Vanessa Marcil's Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Velvet Puff Jacket from Neiman Marcus, $SALE. These blazers are definitely way hot. I don't know why I put it off for so long! You could wear it closed or layered over a thermal or raglan while open!
Jada Pinkett Smith's Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Rhinestone Blaze Marilyn Dress from Neiman Marcus. $SUPERSALE. Perfect for a wedding we're going to this June. (Gemma's going to be a flower girl again!!) The rhinestones in the center are a lot more beautiful in person.
United Nude Mobius Hi Aqua Delamore Digi Sandals from United Nude NYC. $FREE. Zoe sent me a special token of appreciation for blowing up the Sharpei Boots enough to be sold out. And to think, I was just thinking about purchasing turquoise shoes to match all my turquoise stuff! These funky heels are European and inspired by the 20s-30s era. I <3 the shape! $163 retail and it was free! I'd definitely buy these. United Nude as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Madonna, Jamelia, and Winona Ryder.
Vintage Disney Mickey & Minnie Thermal from C&D's. $SUPERSALE. Vintage Disney is like the cutest line ever. I totally gave up on the Tinkerbell cashmere. The thermal is much lighter, cheaper, and I totally missed out on the Tink thermal at Kitson. Oh well! Minnie and Mickey are so cute together! Vintage Disney as seen on: Paris Hilton.
CEL's Latest Purchases
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