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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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 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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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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CEL's Latest Purchases
[EDITED: Wednesday, June 08, 2005]I didn't shop much this past week because I'm also on a shopping ban. Fortunately, I've been more successful than Heather (haha you know I <3 you girl). Most of the items were things I bought for dress up day @ work (see my WIWT pics). I'll edit this post later since I'm in a rush!
Micheal by Micheal Kors navy coat. I was sooooo suprised that they even carried that brand. They also had BCBG and Juicy! $STEAL from Marshall's.
White Liz Claiborne belt. $SUPERSALE from Ross.
Coral, brown, and cream floral print cami by INC. I'm kinda "ehh" about this top. Not sure if I'll keep it. $SALE from Macy's.
Red and white polka dot halter top by L8ter Clothing. Tell me why the medium was hella big on me?! I usually wear a small/medium, but this was ridiculously big on me. I had to pin it tight. Oh well, it was for fun anyway. $SALE from Macy's
Black v-neck L/S top by Studio M. Looks odd on the hanger, but looks very nice on =) $SALE from Macy's
Black toulle skirt by Max Studio. I didn't just buy it for dress-up day, I was actually looking for something similar to what Carrie wore on SATC (see here) and this was the closest I got. It was a steal too! $168 down to $15 + hella discounts! When I wear it @ work everyone says "Look @ Cel with her Carrie skirt" LOL. $STEAL from Macy's
Yellow Singapore flats by Rocket Dog. Ehh...I'm gonna return this for another color. Jade or white maybe. $SALE from Macy's
Shiseido Mattifying stick (with samples from the Pureness line). I'm have the oiliest nose on earth! I go through 4 blotting papers a day. It works great! I also use it on my eyelids before applying eyeshadow to prevent creasing. I needed this badly!$SALE from Macy's
Jade sequined DKNY Jeans shrug (see WIWT pics). I also want the cream one!! I LOVE shrugs/boleros!!! $SALE from Macy'sNot pictured (I'm lazy, sorry!): The Emancipation of Mimi CD by Mariah Carey. $SALE from Target.
Hello Kitty pj shorts. $SALE from Macy's
Max Studio top. $STEAL from Macy's
Heather's Latest Purchases
Well that shopping ban went well... for 2 weeks! And then I caved in. LOL!!! Some previous purchases and some more recent. 
Nicky Hilton and Lindsay Lohan's Jimmy Choo Momo Perforated Skimmer Flats from eBay/Net-a-Porter. $SUPERSALE. I've been DYING for these since December and finally, bronze in my size! They are soooo comfortable and the most wanted Choos right now. I love the Moroccan star cut out design. Part of my top buys! And best of all I TOTALLY lucked out on the price. Jimmy Choo as seen on: celebrity fave.
Custom Swarovski Chic Blinged Palm Zire 71 (View Back) from Rockin Rhinestones. $RETAIL. I created this design using Aqua, Blue Zircon, and Crystal colors. Using the fave "Chic" lines/arrows with seldom dotted accents every 2 lines and every 2 rhinestones. This blinging thing is addicting! First my cell, now my palm. What next?
Ron Herman Vintage Free Day Sleeveless Pullover in Turquoise from eBay/Scoop. $SUPERSALE. The sleeveless version of these RH pullovers are definitely way hotter than the L/S version. Look! -=D The trick with these is to fold the shoulder area in more. Ron Herman as seen on: Nikki Hilton, Nicole Richie, and Lindsay Lohan.
Lotta Stensson Sequin Diva Shrug in Bronze from eBay/Planet Blue. $SALE. I had to get this to match my Momo Choos! This shrug is so sexy in person, I just LOVE it! Definitely my fave shrug by far. The only problem with this piece is that it's really delicate. Lotta Stensson as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Janet Jackson, Carmen Electra, and more.
Sony Cybershot DSC-P200 with 7.2MP from Best Buy. $RETAIL. My P93 with 5.1MP had a histogram screen after 8 months of abuse and I swore off Sony. Bought a Canon Powershot Elph SD400 with 5.0MP and I wasn't fully happy for a few reasons. Then an hour later I exchanged it for my new baby with a whopping 7.2 mega pixels. And bought service!!! My husband paid part of it as a Mother's Day present. Thanks Beh!
Rachel Pally Bloomers in Vermillion from Fashion Pulse. $SALE. I've been telling myself since the end of April, "I need bloomers in my life!" And here they are! Haha! Sexy cuffed shorts are way cute and so hot for this season. I may collect all colors! Rachel Pally as seen on: Jessica Simpson.
Lotta Stensson Pink/Gold Embroidered Halter Tank from eBay/Studio LX. $SUPERSALE. This time I tried a different speed from Lotta instead of the usually sequins. This is the same exact gold embroidery as Jessica Simpson's famous turquoise tunic but the halter version, which is perfect for the summer!
Chrissie's Latest Purchases
Okay this blog is full of stuff I bought the past 2 months. I keep forgetting to post them! I think I went a little shoe crazy...  Michael Kors Siren Espadrille Wedge from Saks Fifth Avenue. $RETAIL. I remember the first time I saw them a Michael Kors ad when I opened an issue of InStyle, I picked up my magazine, ran to my ex-boyfriend, and yelled I have to have these. I hunted them down and bought a size 36 back in March but they were too big! I patiently waited for the pre-order at Saks and finally received the 35.5! Boy was I in heaven when I opened the package...  Marc by Marc Jacobs Satin Ballet Flats from Nordstrom Rack. $SUPERSALE. I was so excited when I saw these. Flats is all the rage this summer and the color of these is perfect. You can't beat the price either.  Coach Leather Slingbacks from Off Saks Fifth. $SALE. I've been forever searching for a pair of netural color slingbacks to go with my Prada Miele bag! I finally found them!  Mossimo Metallic Flip Flops from Target. $RETAIL. Ever since I bought these, I've been wearing them non-stop. They are my new favorite flip flops.  Mischa Barton's BC Footwear Magic Marker Espadrilles from Nordstrom. $RETAIL. After Heather got hers back in March, we all got a pair or 2! =D  Jessica Simpson's Gucci 2537 Sunglasses from Off Saks Fifth. Ever since I got these "oversized celebs sunglasses", I have neglected the rest of my sunglasses...  BCBG Max Azria Stretch Wool Pants from BCBG Max Azria Outlet. $SUPERSALE. I've been searching for new black slacks, these look so great on!  BCBG Max Azria Tuxedo Pants from BCBG Max Azria Outlet. $SUPERSALE. The tuxedo stripe detail adds a hint of spice to these basic black slacks. 
Bebe Tiered Peasant Skirt from Bebe. $SALE. After many unsuccessful attempts to find the perfect white peasant skirt, I think I finally found one! This one flares out just enough and has the perfect length.
CEL's Latest Purchases
I went crazy during Macy's F&F sale. I hope ya'll took advantage of the coupon I posted in the tag board cause I sure did ;) Oh, and I took Heather's advice and combined all 4 blogs into one huge "baller" blog LMAO...and because of that, this is gonna be a lonnnnggg one!
Pink Barbie sunglasses and a purple Hula Girl ruffled cap-sleeved t-shirt by Circa for G. She's a Lil' Diva with her "supa cool" (as she says it) sunglasses. She has this lil' "I'm-all-that" attitude when she wears them LOL. $RETAIL from Target
Tan buckle Aggie flats by Xhilaration. These were too cheap to pass up. Unfortunately, the kill my feet after a few hours. Oh well, they were only
$7! $SUPERSALE from Target.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. I've been wanting to read this book forever but couldn't imagine buying it in hardcover until I found this paperback! GREAT book by the way! $SALE from Target.
BC Footwear Magic Marker sequined espadrilles in black and turquoise. I wanted to get the gold and green ones too, but they didn't have my size =( I've got 3 words (as Heather says) to describe these flats: Comfy, Cute, and Cheap! $RETAIL from Nordstrom
2 essential camis in "blue carribean" (turquoise) and brown. They were BOGO free, $SALE from The Gap.
Found this cute front-tie cardigan in plum on the clearance rack. Only $5! $SUPERSALE from The Gap.
Black basic Bermuda shorts. For some reason, AE's bermudas fit weird so I returned them and bought these. I'd go one size down though....or maybe it's just me. $RETAIL from The Gap.
Personalized Hello Kitty checks in 5 designs. Anyone who knows me KNOWS that I ADORE Hello Kitty =). $SALE from ChecksInTheMail.com.
Gucci Envy Me perfume, lotion, and bath gel set. You have got to smell this! It smells soooo goooooood. When Lani and I wear it we're always saying: "You smell hella good...no wait, that's me. I smell hella good!" LOL. You like our Northern California slang...."hella" LMAO. $SALE from Macy's.
Gold & copper lace tie-waist top by Frankie B. The main reason why I bought this was because I have make-up that goes perfectly with it hah. It also goes well with jeans. Too bad I don't own any Frankie B. jeans. $SUPERSALE from Macy's.
Lilac V-neck top from Rebecca Beeson. I have to wear a tank top under this shirt or else the twins will be spilling out LOL. I love the details though. $SUPERSALE from Macy's.
Blue splattered OTS L/S top by Blue Tattoo jeans. It's real soft and comfortable. Great for yoga, pilates, or just loungin' around. $SALE from Macy's.
Black w/rainbow stripes tube top with removable straps by Billabong. I <3 rainbow stripes on anything. I'm even thinking about buying this BCBG sweater just because of the stripes heh. $SUPERSALE from Macy's.
Turquoise silk halter dress by BCBG Max Azria. Again...LOVE the details and I <3 BCBG. Now...what color shoes should I wear with this dress?? $SALE from Macy's.
Antique White Silk & Chiffon dress by BCBG Max Azria. Reminds me of the ever-so-famous Marilyn Monroe dress...I like how flowy it is. I needed a dress for this really formal dinner that we're going to in a few weeks. $SALE from Macy's.
Mint "Island Treasures" tie-front cardigan by Free People. Need I say more about the details??!! Goes well with a white tank, jeans, and my mint Moraccan ballet flats. Which reminds me I should take a picture of myself wearing that outfit for "What I Wore Today". $SALE from Macy's.
Lilac beaded tunic by American Rag. It's cute and lightweight and it was $5...who can pass it up for that price?! $SUPERSALE from Macy's.
Wide white leather band Hello Kitty watch for moi =) It's really cute and I got a lot of compliments from kids and adults! $RETAIL from Target.
Guildhall green Sweater bolero by Xhilaration, Chocolate wrinkled cami by Xhilaration, and White bermuda shorts by Mossimo. I spilled coffee (White Chocolate Mocha! yum!) all over myself one morning (including my skully vans!) at school and needed to change pronto! The mall was 15 minutes away and Target was right around the corner! Needless to say, I did pull off a cute and cheap outfit! All $RETAIL from Target.
Gold beaded satin Aida slides. Needed something to match the outfit above. $SALE from Target.
Imported sequined embellished ballet flats in Mint. This color was finally back in stock and I grabbed them as soon as I saw them! I want to get the white and sky blue ones once they have 'em again. $RETAIL from Urban Outfitters, Berkeley.
Gauze ruffle yoke top in Spring white by Lux and Sparkle cotton lycra basic cami in sand by Damsel. The pattern on the top is so springy heh. Bought the cami to go under it cause it's sheer. Both $SUPERSALE from Urban Outfitters, Berkeley.
Heather's Latest Purchases
Okay this time I'm going to take this shopping ban seriously. I told my husband for the whole month of May, no shopping (pre-orders and "necessities" don't count! -=P). The first 2 items were huge bank breakers but they were too hot to pass up. I could have bought my red Balenciaga Mid with them! 
Pamela Anderson's Michael Kors Turquoise Santorin Espadrille Wedges from Scoop LV. $RETAIL. You've seen this PERFECT shoe in runways, ads, catalogs, everywhere. I was waiting for some celeb to finally have them and then I get Pamela. LOL. They are a perfect fit and just make me feel so sexy in them. Now it's in my Top Buys! Chad wrote me a thank you and said they sold out the first day they received them in the first week of April. Thanks Chrissie for the heads up! Michael Kors shoes as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, and Nicole Richie.
Carmen Marc Valvo Chiffon Cocktail Dress from Neiman Marcus. $RETAIL. This is my dress for the 3 weddings this year. This Greek Goddess dress is so beautiful in person with the pleats and the cumberbund belt. They used to have a full run, till I posted it on Jessica Style. The next day I called to order and my size 2 sold out of every Saks. And every SA I spoke to said "We just sold a bunch of them yesterday" or "Size 2 sold out just yesterday". They thought it was b/c of the catalog but it released 2-3 weeks prior to that. The power of those JS boards! Carmen Marc Valvo as seen on: Lucy Liu, Beyonce Knowles, Claire Danes, Sex and The City, Eve, and more.
Nikka Beaded Silk Tunic in Orange from eBay. $SUPERSALE. This tunic is soooo hot. Nikka is like the more expensive version of Lotta Stensson with higher quality beading. Everyone loved how it looked in person. It's just so gorgeous! I'm still after that one Nikka tunic that's been on my wishlist for months. Nikka as seen on: Mischa Barton.
Junkfood Rainbow Brite and Starbrite Tee in Turquoise from 80s Tees. I used to love Rainbow Brite back in the days! I got this a few weeks ago when I ordered my MK Espadrilles just to match. Hehe! Junkfood has always had those cute old school cartoons from our generation. Junkfood as seen on: Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, Ashlee Simpson, and more.
Danielle Stevens Turquoise/Multi Beaded Long Necklace from Nessa Lee Style. $SALE. Danielle Stevens is a really impressive jewelry designer ranging from fun to evening designs. All handmade and very unique. This one caught my attention with it's turquoise color and playful look. Danielle Stevens as seen in: In Style, Life & Style, Redbook, Star, and more.
Chloe Gauchos from GirlieGirl Sample Sale. $SUPERSALE. Remember I posted this back in June? I didn't keep it at first and decided to sell it. Never tried it on till recently and realized they weren't shorts nor bermudas. They're GAUCHOS. LOL! They're too cute so I decided to keep it again. These were the ones Cel! Chloe as seen on: celebrity fave.
Jessica Simpson and Cacee's Japonesque Medium Train Case in Orange from Discount Beauty Center. $SALE. This was a great buy to organize not only my make up but jewelry and other things as well. I was never going to get a train case but Japonesque caught my attention since they have several bright colorways, orange being my fave out of all of them.
Drie's Latest Purchases
Clothes and jewelry. and more clothes. and more jewelry! YAY! I'm baaaack!! *Dun dun dun!! Yes, I have been MIA for several months now and yes I have been shopping!! I couldn't post cuz I didn't have a camera but this week I figured out that I can use my Eye Toy as a computer cam so HERE I AM! WAHOO!! I gotta warn you of the poor quality of these pictures, but atleast I'm here!! Brace yourself, this is a long one!  
Iverson jersey for JDN, to match his 2 pairs of Iverson's that my best friends got him for his birthday last year. $SALE Both pairs were too big at the time and he finally can fit into one and I luckily found this jersey and bought it as a splurge!! hehe It looks so cute on him too!
Lacy boy briefs. $SALE from Maidenform. A newly single girl needs these in her underwear drawer. HEHE!
Black Pleather jacket. $SALE from Rainbow.
Black halter top. $SALE from Rene's Fashions.
Navy blue/baby blue layered tee. $SALE from Ross.
Graphic tees from Old Navy. $SUPERSALE All of these tees were on the clearance rack, so cheap, I got EVERY tee in my size!! Lucky me!
Ace the Wave tees in white, yellow and olive green. $SUPERSALE
Old Navy trademark tees in brown, orange and lime green. $SUPERSALE I swear, when I started wearing these tees day after day, my family thought I was sponsored by Old Navy, LOL!
 
 
Gotta love Claire's Outlets, they have the 15 items for $5 sale. There's 11 items there cuz I gave the rest to my sister. =) $SUPERSALE
 
Bram Stoker's Dracula. $SALE from Walmart. I watched this movie alone, at around midnight with the lights off. FREAKY MOVIE!!! And it wasn't cuz of the horrifical content, the raw 90's special effects made everything more gorry. I love it! Musiq's Soulstar Album and Method Man's Tical 2: The Prequel Album, both on $SALE from Rasputin's. Both are extremely sensory friendly, and the Soulstar album has one of my favorite love songs of all time, "Whoknows."Hope you guys liked my entry, HAPPY SHOPPING!
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