Stefanie Sloane's Regency Round Table » Shopping

I Was a Halloween-ie

Stefanie — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:54:29 +0000

For various and assorted reasons, chief of which was Halloween, I found myself on the streets of Seattle last Friday night. It wasn’t raining–no, really. No rain. But it was a bit chilly. And though I’d opted for the only non-slutty costume to be found in the city that actually covered my body parts, I couldn’t help but longingly eye a woman’s adorable puffer coat. It looked like this:

So cute! So warm! So would have covered up my costume, but after three hours of frolicking, I wouldn’t have cared. How about you? Did Halloween night treat you right?

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Stefanie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:22:37 +0000

It’s currently raining and 45° in my little corner of the world. Which made the promotional email from JCrew sitting in my inbox this morning that much more entertaining. Because really, who doesn’t need these:

JCrew Crackle Jane ballet flats in metallic aqua

I know, I know, for those of you in warmer parts of the world, these would be considered practical. As for me? If I can’t have the webbed paws of my chocolate lab, then I really should be looking at something more along the lines of these:

Chooka Tattoo City rain boots

Which, while no where near as stylish as the flats, still add a little oomph to any outfit. Rain, rain, don’t go away, in a pair of these boots I want to go out and play! I’ll file the flats in the “sunny vacation” section of my brain and stick with the boots for the fall. And winter. And spring. And, oh let’s be honest, probably part of the summer as well, since the Northwest is notoriously shy when it comes to the sun.

How about you? Any accessory that will be occupying your dreams to get you through the doldrums of the colder months?

My Kingdom for a Purse

Stefanie — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:24:46 +0000

It’s not really the ideal time for shopping, what with the whole economic meltdown and all. So why do I find myself pining for this:

Mona Lethal Tano Handbag

Well, if I had to guess, it’s the sketchy state of the world as we know it that’s got me thinking about a little retail therapy. As much as I firmly believe that less is more, there’s no denying the comfort to be found–albeit temporary and misguided–in a little shopping.

I’m a bag slung over my shoulder kind of gal. Not that I don’t love adorable little Kate Spade and Coach numbers, they just don’t seem to go with converse and Lucky jeans so well.

Which is why this Tano bag is perfect. It’s oh-so practical with the added appeal of buttery soft leather and way cool color options. Me, I’d like the pomegranate please.

And at a cost of $215, I think I’ll take one in blueberry as well. Not.

I think I’ll skip the short-term shopping high for something a little more lasting–like the continued service Qwest will guarantee if I actually pay my phone bill.

As for the bag? I’ll put it on the “Once I sell a book I’ll get me one of these” list.