11:27 AM • Aug 6th, 2008
By cheapjap
Coolier Than Thou
A brief addendum re: my Macy’s shopping experience. I wore this Lux jumper ($11.95 at Beacon’s - take that, Urban!) over an American Apparel tee for the occasion. Paired with a belt stolen from my little bro’s closet and my new Crocs, I thought the outfit was kinda cool. This notion was reinforced by the fact that I’ve received multiple compliments on the jumper in question when I’ve worn it in good ol’ trendy Brooklyn.
Alas, My Jersey shopping peers weren’t quite as forgiving - the looks I got were priceless, and not in a good way. I felt like a circus freak and/or Ty in “Clueless.” I even thought I heard someone say, “She could be a farmer in those clothes.” But that could have been the paranoia talking.
Just had to share.
11:04 AM • Aug 6th, 2008
By cheapjap
Navigatrix
Say hello to the only department store continually available to me throughout my childhood: Macy’s. Where Coach and Dooney & Bourke bags - the interlocking “C” and “DB” print kind, not the leather kind - reign supreme. Where Nine West pumps actually sell out. Where the makeup gals look befuddled when you ask after the Stila lipgloss. Welcome to South Jersey.
I’ve always been JAPpy, but I wasn’t too good for Macy’s till I skipped town. As I spend less now than I did then, one would think I’d appreciate the fact that their prices aren’t as ridiculous as Saks and/or Bloomies. Oh, the irony. In an attempt to de-snobbify myself (if only temporarily) I decided to give Macy’s another chance. This French Connection tie-front, pinstriped, menswear-esque shirt was on sale for $64, reduced from $106. Not terrible - if I didn’t know I could probs find its twin at a thrift store, I might have considered buying it.
Resisting this Kenzie lightweight coat was significantly more difficult. I’m a sucker for popped collars, and this one stays up effortlessly. The tie in front cinches the waist nicely too. It was on sale for $76.50, reduced from $126.50 - totally reasonable for a coat. And if Mommy hadn’t splurged for a Manoush trench on my behalf a few months ago, I could have rationalized the purchase. Sigh.
Thankfully, my nostalgic Macy’s experience wasn’t a total loss. I ended up with a fabulously versatile Kenzie top, on sale for $30, reduced from $64, which will be revealed in outfit form shortly.
