
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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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
For the past month, I totally slowed down on retail and focused on decorating our new place. The livingroom is a cosmopolitan/chic style in Espresso (deep dark dark brown, almost black). Kitchen is modern style in white (new cabinets in maple). Bathroom is rainforest style in dark brown/sage. Bedroom is minimalist style in Birchwood. Diningroom has no style but is basically Birchwood and white.  Great China Wall Embroidered/Painted Army Jacket Shirt from eBay. $SUPERSALE. I've always wanted a hoodie for over a year now but I NEVER find one that I want! But this shirt completely caught my attention. Nice thick material with GCW's signature embroidery and paint. During the summer, I cuff the sleeves up. It's the shirt version of Jessica's GCW army hoodie. Great China Wall as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Justin Timberlake, and more.
 Lindsay Lohan's Rogan Duster Jean Shorts from Aloha Rag. $SALE. Definitely thee best jean shorts EVER! The length is perfect and the fit is tight but I'll live. Size up 1 size for these. Their painted button details add an effect. Rogan as seen on: Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson.
 Reconstructed Vintage Diane Von Furstenberg Cumberbund Goddess Dress from Girlie Girl Events Sample Sale/Extra Laces Creation. $STEAL. Can you believe this dress used tolook like this? (Yes I made it myself! -=P ) It inspired me to make my own reconstructed vintage line but who knows. Maybe within the next couple years. It's a mix of Lindsay Lohan and Nicky Hilton's Matthew Williamson dress and Nicole Richie's Johnson vintage splatter shorts.
 Lindsay Lohan and Carmen Electra's Inhabit Striped Sweater Tube Top from JessicaStyle Classifieds. $SALE. I passed this up when Ariadne Boutique had it for sale in early June. In July I was going nuts looking for another one for 2 weeks straight. Little did I know, my own friend who I talk to every day had it for sale! LOL! The back is tied but NuBra works well with it. The thin sweater material is perfect for a mix of Summer and Fall. Inhabit as seen on: Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, and Carmen Electra.
 Stockholm Dark Alder Media Cart from Target. $RETAIL. We were gonna use this for our TV but it doesn't fit the 27"! Only our 20", so it's going to be strictly for DVDs. I still have to figure out where to place it though. Maybe after I receive theLeaning Bookcase and Madison Buffet I ordered I'll figure it out. It's supposed to be a printer cart but HA! I beg to differ.
 Mainstays Office Mini Desktop Organizer and Boxes from Walmart. $SUPERSALE. They were only $5 each on sale. I wasn't even planning on buying anything from Walmart for decor but these were on clearance. They're going to be decoration on our Leaning Bookcase.
 African Queen Collection Ensemble from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. $RETAIL. Bamboo Printed Fabric Shower Curtain, Clear Vinyl Liner, and Waterpik 30th Anniv. Special Edition Showerhead from Target. $RETAIL. The bathroom is the only complete room so far. It's nice to find all mixed ensembles and accessories from different places that totally match. My cousin-in-law said the bathroom is "immaculate". Hehehe!
 Computer Work Station from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. $SUPERSALE. This thing was on clearance and I had a 20% coupon on top so I couldn't pass it up. It's pretty nice quality for the price, not the best but good enough for now. Maybe the matching Stockholm Computer Station later on.
 Santa Maria Collection Queen Bed, Sealy Praise Plush Mattress/Low Profile Boxspring Set, and Santa Maria Collection Nightstands from Levitz. $SALE. Talk about weird crazy interior architecture. The angles and design were seriously calling my name. Who needs 2 nightstands? Well I turned these into our dresser drawers due to the limited amount of space (12'x13') plus my claustrophobia problem.
 Birch Media Shelf (as a shoe rack) from Target. $RETAIL. I actually bought this earlier this year but I never posted it. It was actually meant for CDs, DVDs, and VHSs, but I use it for my shoes since I'm only a size 6-6.5. LOL! (At this point, you probably think I convert everything into something else). I didn't find any shoe racks that I fully liked but this one is pretty sweet. And it matches my wooden hangers.
Side note: Chrissie and I are funny. We moved at the same time and we're both redecorating at the same time. And we even got our Chloe bags at the same time! LOL! Except I got the Paddington and she got the Silverado. We're CrACkHeAdS!!! Side note #2: Sorry for the major hiatus as is turns out the 3 most active members (Cel, Chrissie, and me) all moved at the same time! HAHAHAHA! I swear we all think alike too much.
Chrissie's Latest Purchases
This has to be one of my most disorganized post; just a bunch of random stuff: Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale, my new phone and sidekick (which I've had for a couple of months now but I kept forgetting to post them), my new celeb fashion obessesion: Nicole Richie, and some special bras for those special tops and dresses! Balenciaga Coin Purse in Turquoise from Harvey Nichols in London. $SALE. Thanks to snowbunny from the Jessica Simpson board who got this on sale and shipped it to me! I'm so so so obsessed with Balenciaga! No detail is overlooked in this mini version of the their bag packed in a coin purse! Nicole Richie's Gucci 2005 Cruise Gathered Tank Top from Gucci. $SUPERSALE. I fell in love with it the first time I saw Nicole wearing it. The retail price was crazy and I thought I can only just admire it in pictures; never would I imagine it would go on sale and make it into my closet! Nicole Richie's Jill Stuart Star Shirt from Jill Stuart. $SALE. I love love love the way Nicole brought out the red stars of the Jill Stuart shirt with her red Balenciaga. I wear mine with my red Marc Jacobs Venetia. =D Motorola Razr V3 from Cingular Wireless. $FREE. One of my best friends (who's the top sales at Cingular Wireless at her store) hooked it up fat when the phone was still $300. It's now free with activation or something. Boo!! T-Mobile Sidekick 2 from T-Mobile. $SUPERSALE. Ahhh...the ultimate accessory. The same friend hooked this one up too. She got me a deal over at T-Mobile b/c she knw how much I wanted one! At first I thought this was just one of those impulse splurge but it sure came into use when I went down to LA and got all lost up in there! Mapquest was big big help! Reception in the Bay Area does suck tho. Juicy Couture Twill Blazer in White from Nordstrom. $SUPERSALE. I've been hunting forever for the perfect white blazer. I can't say this is perfect but it will just have to do for now. I adore blazers! They add instant sophistication to an outfit! Juicy Couture Terry Cargo Shorts from Lohemann's. $SUPERSALE. You can never get enough of Juicy's terry pieces! =D Rachel Pally Bolero in Black from Nessa Lee Style. $SALE. Yes, yes yes. Another piece of Rachel Pally. What can I say? She is one of my favorite designers! Rachel Pally Long Cami in Persimmon from Nessa Lee Style. $SALE. This is the best best best cami! It's a wardrobe staple! I got it in black, papaya, and now persimmon. =D Jessica Simpson's Rachel Pally Slim Cowl Dress in Black from Nessa Lee Style. $SALE. I couldn't decide if I wanted this dress or Nicole Richie's Michelle Mason dress. I thought I just stress myself less and get both! Le Mystere Strapless Bra in Nude from Neiman Marcus. $RETAIL. Ladies, ladies, ladies! I have found the PERFECT strapless bra! This doesn't look very flattering but trust me this will be the best supportive, seamless, stay-in-place, and everything-you-are-looking-for-in-a-strapless-bra strapless bra. It's even made for the girls who have a large chest! Trust me, it's well worth every penny! Fashion Forms Featherlite Bra NuBra in Nude from Neiman Marcus. $RETAIL. Like I told Heather a million times, I hate this bra but there's always that few pieces of clothing that call for such a bra such as those cute little backless Lotta halters and that gorgeous Rachel Pally Slim Cowl Dress. I hate it b/c they give no support and they don't stick well, but it serves to purpose of hiding "things" when it does get chilly. Miniature chair from Marshalls. $RETAIL. I was shopping for wicker baskets (I have an insane obsession with wicker stuff hahaha =D)when I saw this little chair and instantly thought of Brownie. He looks sooOOOOOooooo cute sitting on it! Don't you think? ;) Dior Brow Powder Pencil from Nordstrom. $RETAIL. I recommend this to everyone! It combines the result of natural brows of powder and the precision of pencil into one! Pefect! Havaiana Hearts Flip Flops in White from Victoria Secret. $SALE. I've heard so much about Havaiana flip flops and never thought much of them; i mean, how can a pair of rubber flip flops be far superior than the others!? Well, you have to try them to know that there is a difference! After these white ones, I bought them in metallic gold, metallic silver, and of course, the basic black ones! Victoria's Secret Body By Victoria Shaping Demi Bras from Victoria's Secret. $SUPERSALE. This is the only bra from Victoria's Secret that I wear (Well besides the push-up without padding; I absolutely cannot stand padded bras, they make me look ridiculous.) The colorful bright colors are a plus! Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Push-up Without Padding Bras from Victoria's Secret. $SUPERSALE. These are so sexy. Push-up without padding is a brilliant invention. It gives support without the bulkiness of paddings, and it doesn't give that ugly pushed-together-in-your-face clevage like those other padded push-up bras. Victoria's Secret Pink Collection Boyshorts from Victoria's Secret. $SUPERSALE. Sexy! (If you have never try on a pair of good boyshorts panties, these are the ones!) Need I say more? Victoria's Secret Sleepshirt from Victoria's Secret. It looks so tight on my fat mannequin but it's very relaxed fitting yet sexy. I'm wearing it right now as I'm typing! =D Colin Stuart Meadllion Thong from Victoria's Secret. $SALE. I originally ordered these to go with the Sweetees Evita Dress and Moroccan disc belts. I haven't had a chance to wear that oufit yet but I am afraid the ugly weather here in SF won't let me have a chance to! And I guess you get what you pay for, the shoes weren't as great as they looked in pictures on Victoria's Secret's website. Colin Stuart Anklewrap Sandals from Victoria's Secret. $SALE. Heather is going to kill me when she sees these. =X I hadn't even noticed until I receive them that they are straight knock-offs of the Michael Kors ones! Like the pair of flats before these ones, they don't look that great in person either. =I Not Pictured: Shiseido Pureness Balancing Softner from Nordstrom. $RETAIL Shiseido The Skincare Eye and Lip Makeup Remover from Nordstrom. $RETAIL.
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