Shopping "Haul": Lilly Pulitzer, Britt Ryan, Melly M, Vineyard Vines

I'm very proud of my latest shopping "haul".  I've been on a mission for a while to score some good Britt Ryan pieces, and I've finally done it!  My two recent Britt Ryan pieces came from a local store called Sweet Repeats, which is part consignment store, part high-end boutique leftovers.  Basically, they sell designer consignment items and leftover pieces from local boutiques when they are past season.  Anyways, I scored an awesome dress and silk top, both with original tags!

Britt Ryan Fuchsia Pinwheel Dress, Size 8 (which I'll need to have tailored)

Originally $298, purchased for $54.50

Britt Ryan Silk Seahorses Cami

Originally $228, purchased for $49.50

Rue La La was having a Nantucket Style event last week, which I discovered while browsing on my iPhone at the doctors office.  I'm so glad that I decided to poke around while I was bored and check out the items in the Nantucket Style shop, because they had tons of cute stuff!  They had quite a bit of Lilly, as well as some really cute dresses by Barbara Gerwit, Vineyard Vines, and several other popular preppy designers.  I still had a few days worth of free shipping on my "Rue30", so I snagged a couple of things before they sold out, and I'm very proud about it :)

Pink Lilly Seersucker Sleeveless Dress

Originally $198, purchased for $69.90

Vineyard Vines Navy and Cream Fish Skirt

Originally $118, purchased for $49.90

Lilly Pulitzer Buoys Skirt

Originally $78, purchased for $29.90

Melly M Links Shirt

Orignally $198, purchased for $49.90

I'm pretty well stocked up for the season, so I doubt I'll be doing much more shopping, at least for the near future.  I've had several other shopping trips over the past month or so, so I'll try to post some of my favorite finds from those whenever things get back from the tailor/drycleaners. 

Don't forget to check out Rue La La, there are new events posted every day, and I've seen some really good stuff coming for Spring!

Thrifty Thursday: Luxe Outfit for Less

So here it is.... the second weekly Thrifty Thursday:)

This week I challenged myself to incorporate an item into my outfit that I haven't worn in a really long time.  I have a silk leopard top back from when I worked at WHBM (White House Black Market), and I literally haven't worn it since I worked there - which was more than a year ago.


Today's Thrifty Thursday Outfit:

The hot pink cashmere cardi is JCrew, and it was an absolute DEAL on consignment for a whopping $16.  I know, right??  Hardly worn.  And I love the fact that the buttons are crystals, and there is a slight ruffle along the collar.  Combined with my old WHBM leopard blouse, it actually made me like leopard again!


Where you can get it:

Top: White House Black Market $88.00

Cardigan: JCrew $16 (on consignment)

Skinnies: Old Navy $19.00

Shoes: Tory Burch $99
(these are actually jellies, with the silver plate logo attached... found them on sale at her store in LA)

Necklace: BaubleBar, see previous post

Other jewelry: Ring & Bracelet are both David Yurman, gifts from the hubby

Bag: Kate Spade $98.75 - Bloomingdales Outlet


I'm a HUGE fan of consignment now, and I got my bff Christy hooked on it too.  Trust me, once you actually find a good consignment store, it's addictive.  I actually just dropped a huge load of stuff off at my new favorite consignment spot in Charlotte just this morning.  The good ones, like the one I go to, are super clean, very selective on what they take, and offer high-end designer items at reasonable prices.

If you're weirded out by the idea of shopping there (which you shouldn't be!), at the very least, try taking some of your unwanted items there next time instead of Plato's or Goodwill.  They will give you 40-50% of what the item sells for :)

Here are some of my favorites in Raleigh/Charlotte:
(Click on the name of the store and the link will take you directly to their page)

Raleigh:
Dress
Uptown Cheapskate
Adore (Raleigh & Cary)

Charlotte:
JT Posh
Summerbird
Sweet Repeats