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To answer the subject question, I do... sometimes. I cannot stand wearing the same clothes everyone else wears, so I don't shop at Abercrombie, JCrew or GAP, etc. I mainly shop in little local trendy stores (that carry Juicy, Michael Stars, Seven, Theory and the like) or department stores (Nordstrom, Bloomies, Saks and sometimes Neiman's). I have my pieces that I wear a lot and I'm willing to spend more on them because they'll last for a while. I buy Theory when I need great, fabulous, amaaazing pants, Michael Stars for basic tees, Seven, Paper Denim & Cloth or Blue Cult for jeans (because they're the only ones that fit my body type and hug in all the right places!), etc. They'll last me for a while, they're super cute and of a great quality. But, I do have a basic white tube top from Forever 21 and a black wifebeater from Wet Seal- basically, I don't want to spend $50 on things that are easily replaceable. Mostly, I'm willing to spend more money on certain, 'oh wow!' kinda pieces. One of a kind skirts, beautifully fitting pants, one of a kind shirts- things I can wear to spice up my wardrobe. Sometimes, I'll wear a funky black and white Poleci skirt with my black Target ribbed sweater. I mix and match, but I definitely enjoy 'higher end' items for their individuality, styles, quality, fit and how long they'll last.
I love fashion and I love clothes. So admittedly, sometimes I'll see something on TV or in a magazines and be like "I HAVE to have it!" and then I lust after it forever and search high and low for something like it. I had wanted a velvet blazer and was in LOVE with this burgundy colored Calvin Klein velvet blazer that I saw on Gwyneth Paltrow in a magazine. I loooved it and from then on, I was on a mission to find any burgundy velvet blazer. I got a black one for Christmas and didn't like it, so I returned it. I bought one on sale at BCBG (black, but still super cute) and then my mom and I hit Nordstrom. We were browsing through the racks in her department (Collections, or something) and she pulls out this burgundy velvet blazer and kinda gave an "eww" face and I squealed. It was the EXACT same burgundy velvet Calvin Klein blazer. It's gorgeous (a rich velvet with an amazing satin interior and lapel) and they had two left, one in my size. I tried it on and it was amazing and even my mom completely changed her mind. It was my dream jacket on sale for 75% off the original price. A total steal! My mom loved it so much by the end, she bought the other one that was left (it was her size).
Loehmann's is a great place to check out, too. I got a pair of Paper Denim & Cloth jeans for $44 last month (originally $140) and I got a Sharagano denim skirt last week for $20 (down from $118). Can't beat those deals!
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