Shop till you drop

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Did any one participate in the black Friday?  Do share so I don't have to be the only one feeling guilty about spending so much.  :-)  I didn't intend to go to the Anthro store, but relying on the freeshipping online purchase.  Although some got cancelled later, but I still got a pretty good batch.

Anthropologie Black Friday Sale Haul by inkmark featuring lightweight scarves

After mentioning that I might go to lakeshore learning store to pick up some toys on Thursday night for my son's birthday because the stuff I order on line might not arrive on time,  My daughter got overly exited and got up really early.  I wish she does that during school days.  I told her to go back to sleep because that is what I want to do.  She end up just laying next to me quietly and after an hour, she still have her eyes wide open.  It got too uncomfortable sandwiching between her and hubby, even though we have a kind size bed.  After that I gave in.

The toy run didn't take long, and after that there are still plenty of time, I thought I'd venture to Anthro to do some returns. Among the return items are the Feathered Village Skirt I reviewed previously here.  The petite size came and won slightly although the difference is pretty minimal.    The plan was that if the parking is too crazy, we'll just go home.  Suprisingly, parking is extra light,  lighter than a Friday night. The Anthropologie store is a different story.  Boy,  did I pick the wrong time to go for returns.   I have never seen Anthro so packed, not only full of people but also full of  merchandise.  The isle is so tight that I couldn't even get near the popular sale items.   I guess they brought everything they had in the back out.  My daughter tried on a dress there, and it is $45 even after the 50% off and she is almost at the limit of the sizing, but she understands that was just for playing dress up. Not having anything particular in mind, the crowd wasn't too bad.  We just played with the stuff animal while waiting in the line.  After that we went to the nearby pastry shop and I had a large cup of Latte.  And that was a mistake.  I had full intention of taking a nice relaxing nap, but instead, I end up in a zombie state in the afternoon where my brain doesn't quite work, but i cannot fall asleep either.

It has been a while I post any OOTD, but today I want to show off my new favorite purchase. It is Vince's Blanket coat.  It is soft and warm like a sweater but the tight weave makes it wind resistant. It is 50% wool and 50% yak, but it is not itchy.  It has a hood and size pocket.   I like how easy it is to put on and move around and yet look polish enough.

(Outfit detail: Dress: JCREW High Tide Dress,  Scarf: Ann Taylor (buy it here),  Bag: L.A.M.B. Coat: Vince,  Boots: Hush puppy)


I got this sweater from  Nieman  Marcus Last Call when they had the 40% off everything,  but Hautelook has a flash sale on Vince today and the price is even lower than Last Call. Naturally the sale went off the shelf quickly but there are still some left.   Vince's style is total opposite of Anthropologie.  Some seem overly simplistic for such a high price point.  What is your take on vince? Do you think it is over priced? For me I normally don't mind pay extra for a sweater because they last very long time, however for a jersey item that are cotton, would a brand name cotton worth the double for its comfort?