Another New Jacket

Awhile back I posted about a fantastic new puffer coat that I had gotten for $40 off from American Eagle. When it arrived at my doorstep I was SO excited, but it didn't last for long. The jacket was such an odd fit (even thought I totally referred to the size chart before ordering) and the body part was too fitted and the sleeves were crazy long. When I went to AE to return the jacket the salesgirl told me that they have had tons of returns on this jacket (while at the same time pointing to a rack packed with ones that had been returned). So after returning the coat and using the money to get a ton of clearance clothes at AE, I am still left jacketless.

I have yet to post about this, but I love to sell my gently used nice items on Ebay. I make lots of money on there by doing so and am able to pretty much buy most of the things I need for the next season w/out taking hardly any money out of my wallet. So I used part of my Ebay funds to purchase the jacket pictured above. It is a North Face womens Denali for those not familar. I was very excited to get a great deal on this jacket. Because it was a color from 2 seasons back, I was able to save some $. I was also excited because this is the exact color I have been wanting in this jacket and it is hard to find since it has been discontinued. This jackets official color is Sage Green Grass/Sage. It is different in person that the photo portrays. The top of the jacket is a light grey/sage and the jacket itself is a very pale sage green. Click here to visit the North Face official site.

So it's been a great jacket situation all the way around for me. I ended up getting some amazing deals at AE and then finding this North Face Denali too! I'm a happy girl!

AE has me confused...???

American Eagle is one of my most favorite stores. I have shopped there for years. By years I mean ever since high school and I am 31. I have always loved their clothing, esp. their tank tops and casual lounge pants and hoodies. I was on their website today checking out the new spring line and was very pleased by the items I saw. Well all except one and it has me quite puzzled. Let me say that I have always followed fashion and trends and am not easily confused or stumped by such. Until I saw this - a "layering bandeau." So what does one do w/ a layering bandeau? It's not a bra or a swim top even though we have seen both that resemble this item. It is obviously meant for "layering" so does one wear a blazer over it? Hmmm - I'm still confused! If anyone can please tell me the purpose of a layering bandeau I would be quite interested in learning. This "top" retails for $9.50 and comes in 2 floral prints and 5 solids. Click here LOL if interested! Trend or not, I can promise you that this item will NOT be a part of my spring wardrobe.

After Christmas Bargain!

I don't usually do too much after Christmas shopping, but this year I was needing a new casual winter coat. I am glad I waited and got mine when I did instead of buying back in the early fall. I got the coat in the picture from AE.com the day after Christmas for $40 off! It is exactly what I have been wanting and I like it even more since I got a good deal on it. The color is called Marshmallow and they also had this coat in several other colors - navy, grey, orange and black as I recall. I can't wait for it to come in the mail this week =) Happy Clearance shopping!