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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    Tuesday, June 28

      Chrissie's Latest Purchases
      

    Every blog I say I will have to stop shopping and every blog I am still shopping! I thought I was lucky to have not shopped during the Memorial Weekend sale but look what happened after the sale! The most exciting of all: I FINALLY GOT MY BALENCIAGA! After drooling over the bag for over 2 years, I finally got up the courage and bought one! Then there's the trip to LA & Mexico, but I didn't have a chance to take pictures yet so I will save that for the next blog. Shopping in LA was phenomenal! I went there just the right time, hitting a lot of sales, but I will keep my blah blah blah for the next blog.




    Balenciaga Classique Bag in Black from Balenciaga. $RETAIL. oOOooOOoo my very first Balenciaga. I've been lusting after this bag for over 2 years. I first really wanted the Classique in black after seeing it on Kate Moss. Then just a few months ago, I started drooling over the Classique in white after seeing it on Nicole Richie, but when I called around for the white it was completely sold out! Thank God a girl on the JS board told me they had the black avaliable at the Balenciaga boutique in NYC, (the wait list for the Classique black at Neiman Marcus is a mile long!) so I got my hands on this baby!



    Marc Jacobs Venetia Bag in Pomegranate from Nordstrom Rack. $SALE. I love love love Marc Jacobs! He's one of my favorite mainstream designers. The Venetia is one of his classic and was re-designed recently for Louis Vuitton as the Manhattan GM and PM (better known as the Uma bag).



    Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker on Sex & The City) Calvin Klein Collection Bamboo Flowers Bedding from Macy's. $SALE. I really love Calvin Klein's bedding collection! It's a little pricy but well worth every penny. I have the Calvin Klein Linen Shine Collection already but this set is for my boyfriend's house.



    Jessica Simpson's Jacqueline Lamont Clyde Newsboy Cap in Grey Tweed from The Hat Shop. $RETAIL. The is my second Jacqueline Lamont caps; althought the grey tweed one and my expresso one are both the same size & style (Clyde), they fit very differently. The expresso is fitted while this one has a more relaxed look which I prefer.



    Michael Kors Flat T-Strap Sandals from Bergdorf Goodman. $SALE. I am so in love with these flats right now (thanks to Heather! =D). I'm so into the whole flats thing right now that I refused to wear my heels! I just wish these came in gold color too!



    Xhilaration Ballerina Flats from Target. $RETAIL. These little ballerina flats are so adorable! I have them in gold already and I just had to get the silver ones too. =)



    Left: Alexis Bittar Wooded Bangle and Right: Jessica Simpson's Kenneth Jay Lane Wide Wood Bangle from Saks Fifth Ave. $SALE. The perfect accessories to complete this season's hottest boho look.




    Lotta Embroidered Tie Halter Top from Neiman Marcus. $SUPERSALE. I've been waiting to get a piece of Lotta for awhile. Their halters run extremely small; I can size up 1-2 sizes for them.




    Gold Hawk Monochromatic Cami from Shopbop $SALE. I was always skeptical about the whole camisole look. I never found one that was sexy yet elegant. Gold Hawk has to be the first that does both!



    Gold Hawk Polka Dot Cami from Nordstrom $SALE. This one is perfect for the summer. I couldn't really find anything to match it besides jeans out of my closet, but then I found the most gorgeous pair of Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent white linen pants at Dari in LA that would go perfectly with this little cami.




    Jessica Simpson's Gold Hawk Studded Cami in Moonbeam from Shopbop. $SALE. I love the way Jessica wore the grey cami under her Gold Hawk studded cami. It's sexy without being over-revealing.



    Jessica Simpson's Rachel Pally Cap Sleeve Wrap Top from NessaLee Style. $SALE. This goes perfectly with the Rachel Pally jumpsuit; it's like a match made in heaven. ;)



    Rachel Pally Long Cami from NessaLee Style. $SALE. This is by far the most comfortable cami out there. It's perfect for layering (way better than C&C). I want to get this in every color!



    Bebe Sequin Shrug from Bebe Corporate Sale. $STEAL. I'm usually not a big bebe fan but this shrug just captivated me! The 95% off discount didn't hurt either!



    Juicy Couture Fine-Gauge Tee in Black from Nordstrom Rack. $SALE. I just cannot get enough of Juicy's tees! They are the perfect basic tees to wear with everything!



    Seven Rocker Jeans. $FREE. One of my BFFs gave them to me. She didn't like how they are straight leg but knew they would be perfect for me to tuck into my cowboy boots!



    Juicy Couture Velour Tuxedo Pants in Bordeaux from Neiman Marcus. $SUPERSALE. How can anyone not love Juicy is really beyond my imagination. (Leave it up to Heather to not like Louis Vuitton AND Juicy Couture LOL). Juicy's velours are my favorite.



    Theory Peacoat from Neiman Marcus. $SALE. This is a birthday gift to one of my BFFs (the same one that gave me the Rockers). She tried it on at Neiman and fell in love but resisted and didn't buy it! I knew I had to get it for her for her birthday!



    Ben Sherman Carnaby Fit Stripped Shirt from Nordstrom Rack. $SALE. Ben Sherman has great fitting shirts for men!



    Wednesday, June 22

      CEL's Latest Purchases
      

    Wow! It's been over a month since I've last posted and suprisingly, I barely shopped! *round of applause for Cel*. Don't have much time, so again, I will edit this post later. Pictures and short descriptions for now =)



    Long short sleeved gold cardigan with faux diamond buttons by Charlotte Tarantola. $SALE from Saks.


    Long, black, sheer tunic by Ya-ya. $SALE from Saks.


    All LE MAC items (except for the blush & shadestick). L-R: Oceanique, D'Bohemia, Leisuretime, & Lucky Green eyeshadows; Style blush, Beige-ing shimmerstick, and Rose D'or bronzing stick. All $SALE from Macy's.


    Hello Kitty painting apron, cup, coin purse, and fold-up bag by Sanrio for G. $RETAIL from Sanrio Suprises.


    HK jammies for me. $SALE from Macy's.


    Gauchos for G, by Great Escape. $SALE from Macy's.


    Guess jeans top and matching embellished jeans for G. $STEAL from Macy's.


    Lagoon jersey dress by BCBG Max Azria. $SALE from Macy's


    "Can You Dig It?" Hello Kitty tee. $RETAIL from Up Against the Wall.


    Not pictured:
  • Common's Be Album. $SALE from Target.
  • Ocean's Eleven DVD. $SUPERSALE from Target.
  • Juicy Couture Charm Bracelet (Graduation present for Lani). $RETAIL from Saks.



  • Thursday, June 16

      Heather's Latest Purchases
      

    Memorial Day weekend killed me with the bombarding of sales and codes. & shopping in Georgetown DC was cool. Different than NYC, definitely. The only 2 places I really recommend are Intermix Georgetown and Urban Chic. Thanks to Cory for taking me around!


    Lindsay Lohan's Jimmy Choo Geisha Wedges in Copper from Saks at Short Hills. $SALE. I've been dying for these wedges for months and I finally got them! They were originally supposed to just match my Carmen Marc Valvo for the weddings but then they look super cute with some of my other outfits too. Luckily I waited so long, I ended up getting it at pre-sell price! Tip: wrap the ankle straps tight and high, as it looks better higher. Also size up 1/2 size than your normal Choo sizing. Jimmy Choo: Celeb fave.


    American Retro Lionel Tunic Dress from Nessa Lee Style. $SALE. I was bugging about this dress to people when Nessa first received it, then it sold out! All of a sudden it popped up again during her 30% off sale. Talk about shopping fate. LOLLLL! Here's a pic of the dress on a model that I fell inlove with. American Retro as seen on: Nicole Richie.


    2 Gary Smith Handmade Original Wooden Bangles made out of American Black Walnut Wood from eBay. $SALE. These are by far the highest quality wooden bangles I've ever seen. Definitely beats all high end designers out. The color of the black walnut wood, polished finish, and rounded edge shape are just so beautiful. I recommend Gary Smith for you girls. Chrissie knows my obsession and problem with these (Stupid SAKS)!


    Joystick Bird/Flower Cream Tie Shrug from C&D's. $RETAIL. Joystick is one of my fave designers at the moment. I've seen his work a year ago and wasn't too into it but when I saw this design on this tie shrug, I fell inlove. The hand stitched embroidery is amazing and so... poofy! The raw edges, stitching, and buttons make each piece so unique. Joystick as seen on: Marcia Cross in Desperate Housewives, Gilmore Girls, and more!


    Jennifer Love Hewitt's C Label Cinnamon Girl Pink Espadrille Wedges from C&D's. $SALE. These are definitely one of the cutest shoes I've ever seen. And it's like all trends packed into one shoe. Got the espadrille wedge, sequins, snakeskin, natural linen, metallic, etc. Also they're super comfy. This is my fave colorway out of all the Cinnamon Girl series.


    Mischa Barton's Fetching Green Crochet Knit Shrug from Harmonie. $SALE. My obsession with crochet has begun. This one of more my speed than the one below. It's so colorful and goes with a lot of tanks. Best match is the JET tank Mischa wore on The OC. These run big so size down.


    NuBra from eBay. $SALE. I SWEAR BY NUBRA! I wear it almost every day since it's soooo comfy without the straps. No fixing during the day at all! Believe me, it stays on. Silicone is best for sizes A-B and Featherlite for C-D.


    Rachel Pally White/Gold Print Babydoll Tank from Lisy B. $SALE. Since this ran a little long, I cut it! This is the first RP piece I actually cut. This is to match my RP bloomers to make this outfit. It's an adorable combo. Rachel Pally as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan.


    Havaianas Black Top Flip Flops from Sassanova. $RETAIL. Okay so I said I'm anti-flip flops but everyone on Jessica Style goes nuts about these so I tried them on at Sassanova and wow, they are comfy! I needed a pair for travelling back from DC/BMore so I bought these. Yes Chrissie, I'm a hypocrite for these! LOL! I caved in!


    Ella Moss Crochet White Janis Tie Shrug from Bloomingdale's at Short Hills. $SALE. Oddly enough, yet another crochet shrug. I've been seeing these online but probably would have never got it if I didn't see it at Bloomies and tried it on. Definitely one of the best pieces Ella Moss made since 2 seasons ago! Ella Moss as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Sarah Jessica Parker.


    Jessica Simpson's Rachel Pally Black Long Leggings from Nessa Lee Style. $SALE. I've been sweating these and swearing up and down for not hitting up the first drop of RP leggings. Now that I have them, they're okay. It's hard to create outfits with my current wardrobe for them which is very odd on my end since I usually don't have trouble with that. Vintage Capezios it is!


    Nicole Richie's Michelle Mason Jersey Halter Dress in White from Fashion Pulse. $SALE. I saw, I sought, I conquered. Jennifer at Fashion Pulse is awesome! I was aiming for Nicole's exact look, did the math, sized up 2 sizes to a Medium, and VOILA! Perfect "Nicole Look". The medium allows the same gathering look on the front as Ms. Richie. The white is more ivory/off white in person and definitely not see through. Mason as seen on: Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson.


    Theory Clemi Luxe Ivory Button Down and Theory Clinton Bermuda Shorts in Ash from Neiman Marcus at Short Hills. $SALE. But decided to return them even after I been sweating that outfit since seeing the Clemi in one of Neimans Lookbooks a while ago. I love it but I have no "work place" to wear it in! It was one of Theory's power outfits this past season. Theory as seen on: Jessica Simpson.


    Yves Saint Laurent Tassel Slides from Saks at Short Hills. $SALE. But again, I'm going to return them b/c the Jessica Style girls convinced me that they weren't really "me". They're true to ACTUAL size and super comfy. I had to decide between this or the Balenciaga Mini Coin Purse for my birthday so I chose the Balenciaga! YSL as seen on: Celeb fave.

    To be continued next time! -=D Yes I still have several MORE! That shopping ban did nothing but harm and torture to the point where I went all out.




    Friday, June 3

      Chrissie's Latest Purchases
      

    Accessories, accessories, accessories...it's what make or kill an outfit, so how can a girl have too much??





    Indian Bangles from vendors/stands in Great Mall of Milpitas. $RETAIL. I first wanted to gold ones to wear to clubs because I am always so scared to lose my 14K ones. Since I was getting the gold ones, I thought mind as well get the silver ones! Now I feel naked when I’m not wearing them (gold and silver separately of course!)



    Indian Bangles from Forever 21. $RETAIL. Love the details on these and they go perfect with my gold bangles!



    Louis Vuitton Mini Monogram Wish Bracelet from Louis Vuitton. $RETAIL. I originally wanted to get the monogram dog collar for Brownie, but that little punk was so small he couldn’t fit into the smallest of the collars. The SA suggested the wish bracelet as other customers use for smaller dog. Brownie looks stunning in it!



    Long Link Necklace from Nordstrom. $RETAIL. This has got to be my favorite necklaces; I wear it with everything. But the saddest thing is…I broke it 2 weeks after I bought it! =*(



    Long Link Necklace from Nordstrom. $RETAIL. After breaking the first one, I started wearing this one a lot. Next thing you know, Brownie yanked it and broke it!!! =**(





    Beaded Necklace from Nordstrom. $RETAIL. I thought this was the cutest thing when I bought it, yet I didn’t know how to work it into my wardrobe. =/



    Long Beaded Necklace from Forever 21. $RETAIL. I guess there is a reason why the Nordstrom necklaces and this Forever 21 necklace is so cheap, they break easily! This one broke the first night I wore it!



    Long Beaded Necklace from street stands at San Francisco’s Japan Town Cherry Blossom Festivals. $RETAIL. This was handmade at the festivals after I picked out the beads. I thought it looked very unique but it’s quite heavy.




    Pearl Necklace from Off Saks Fifth . $SALE. I loved how Jessica Simpson wore hers with a little camisole so I got this to try the look!



    Long Turquoise Pearl Link Necklace from Off Saks Fifth . This was an impulse buy; I do not have much turquoise/blue color in my wardrobe but I will work this into it.



    Long Link Necklace from Forever 21. $RETAIL. After the other turquoise one I got at Off Saks, I wanted more!





    Beaded Necklace from Forever 21. $RETAIL. I really do not like this one, I don’t know why I bought it. LOL. =D



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