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JC Penney is Doing Away with Sales

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JC Penneys Feb 2012 Catalog

I don't actually shop at JC Penney too much, but i happened to hear last night on the news that they are no longer going to have constant sales as part of their pricing structure, but instead will mark everything down 40% and go from there. I am very interested to see how it will work!

The increased discounting has been a vicious cycle that only feeds into shoppers' insatiable appetite for bigger and better discounts. In fact, whereas it took 38 percent off to get shoppers to buy 10 years ago, it now takes discounts of 60 percent, Johnson says.

At Penney, the regular price on an item that costs $10 to make rose 43 percent, from $28 in 2002 to $40 in 2011. But because of all of its sales and other promotions, what it actually ended up selling for rose only 15 cents, from $15.80 to $15.95 during that same period.

This is a very interesting article, and I think that Ron Johnson, Penney's new CEO and former Apple / Target alum is onto something. If you get a chance you should read it all. It covers the new pricing strategy in detail.

Article: JC Penney Gets Rid of Sales

Stripes and Spots

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Hi everyone, still sweater weather here (sigh) good thing the Loft had a constant fire sale going on all of December.

Anyone been shopping the Red Hanger Sale at Tal's?

These are shoes are from Talbots. I usually get narrow there, but these are super tight. I am going to have to see about getting them stretched. O_O

Necklace!

This is one my Judith Ripkas and was an Xmas gift from hubby one year.

Sweater - Loft
Pants - Talbots
Shoes - Talbots
Necklace - Judith Ripka

Stripes and Denim

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Tonight hubby and I went to a place for dinner that turns into a bar later at night. There was a really great band there.

This is a great dress I picked up at the loft, oh and a loft denim jacket as well. Scarf, tights and boots finish another winter dress outfit. :)

Even More Sequins (and Jeans)

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I may have mentioned I have really been into sequins this year. I got two sequin tanks for $15 over the Thanksgiving holiday from Talbots, and this is one of them. This velvet jacket is from Talbot's Holiday 2010, but its still online, in WP, but you might be able to find it at a clearance outlet, there were a ton in the GA clearance center a week ago for $25. Its beautiful. I just realised I am in Talbots head to toe.

I got this bag over the summer. I liked how old-fashioned it looked. I haven't seen a frame bag in years! When I was a teenager, I bought a bunch of them from the 50s at a flea market or somewhere, and had them for ages. I kinda wish I still had them.

CHEESE! Haha, I might have ignored this pic existed except for the great shot of the jewelry. This is the infamous Michelle Obama necklace. Talbot's sent it to me last year and I love it - I pull it out for prettty much any special occasion. :D

Velveteen Jacket - Talbots $20, online for $32
Shimmer Sequin Tank - Talbots $15, online for $25
Jeans - Talbots $20
Presa Bow Shoes - Talbots $18, online for $37
Turnlock Satchel - Talbots $30

As always, thank you for reading!!

MLK Day - Relaxed Comfort

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Today, I had on the work at home uniform, jeans, tee and cardigan. And of course, I am always cold, so a scarf as well. I do love these zebra shoes. They are calf hair flat from Talbots. I have had a weird time lately with Tal's shoes. I bought these, which are narrow, and they are a tad loose still. Then I bought some heels, and they are narrow and just a little tight in the toe box. Just not as consistent as they used to be.

Lace Tee - Loft
Jeans - Talbots
Cardigan - Loft
Scarf - ?
Zebra Flats - Talbots

As always, thanks for reading!!

Currently Jonesing

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I really love shoes alot.

Especially shoes with heels over 4 inches. I think I am Kim Kardashian's show kindred spirit. I always want her shoes. Lately, I have been gawking over shoes from Pour la Victoire. Does anyone have any pairs of these? Any idea how they fit?

Pour la Victoire Mapple Pump

Pour la VictoireVeder Pump

Pour la Victoire Irina Striped

Pour la Victoire Irina

Zebra and Red

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Today I have on my newest favorite thing from Talbots. This corduroy jacket fits soo well! I also bought it in brown, and am considering grey. I think I will just stick with the two I have though, might find a grey jacket elsewhere, and not want to get it because I have the cord one. I have on a black base again, this time a dress from Ross, and leggings from the Loft. Also, my $35 Sam and Libby boots :)

I got this bag from Talbots also, during the first part of the Red Hanger Sale. It appears to be sold out, and cost me $29.75 and was final sale.

Red Cord Jacket - Talbots -$18, currently $25 online
Black Ponte Dress - Ross
Zebra Bag - $29, currently sold out
Black Boots - $35 Pelz Shoes

As always, thank you for reading!

Black and Tan

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I love this outfit! The double breasted sweater here is a thing of beauty and only $32 during the Talbot's red hanger sale. Also, one of my favorite things to do is wear a "black base" and toss a jacket or sweater over it. Its a black tank and then skirt and tights, or black pants. This is usually what I wear to go shopping, cause it makes it really easy to judge the new pieces I am trying on. Also, I saw this skirt on a Target clearance rank and grabbed it without trying it, it was perfect!

Here are the Target shoes I mentioned a few weeks ago ($20)

The Goods:
Sweater Jacket - Talbots $32
Ponte Knit Skirt - Target $8
Tank Target $8
Tights ?
Shoes - Target $20
Scarf - $10

Talbots 2012 Spring and Summer Lookbook

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Talbots has added their 2012 Spring and Summer lookbook to the website.

I like a few of the color palettes, in particular, all the navy. Love navy.

I am a huge sucker for the ikat prints, looks like top, dress and clutch in this navy. Love the clutch, and hoping for a skirt.

Lots of hot pink and orange combos. These remind me of Lily Pulitzer. Especially the lace one.

Um, and I guess floral on floral. And rose leggings.

Shop Winter Sales for 2012 Trends - Bell Skirt

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Tulle bell skirt - $43

When I am sale shopping this late in the year for winter clothes, I think its fun to try and grab some things that will be on trend for next year. Since I tend to shop at places that offer classic clothing, and so many of the trends just recycle, its often easy to find some things that are classics that happen to be upcoming trend lines. This series is about shopping current sales for 2012 Trend Items

Last time we talked about the Moto Jacket then Colorblocking! Our next trend is the bell skirt. Runways have large oversized skirts and poufy overlays - our versions will be much milder in stores. It is suggested to use a wide leather belt at the top to create visual interest.

So, I generally don't wear this type of skirt, but there are some reallly cute ones I have had my eye on for a bit, from talbots, of course. :)

bell skirts by bchez featuring a wool skirt

Talbots full skirt, $41
Talbots - Silk Georgette Pleated Skirt | | Apparel Discover your new..., $44
Wool skirt, $118
Clearance skirts at Coldwater Creek

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