Monday, February 4, 2013

Encouraged and Enticed

jcrew boucle dress
Encouraged and Enticed


jcrew boucle dress

Dress: J. Crew Sold out (Current Version, Fendi Version)
Merino Wool Cardigan: Forever 21  (Similar)
Chain Necklaces: Forever 21  (Here)
Bracelet: J. Crew  (Here)
Watch: Michael Kors (Here)
Pumps: Christian Louboutin  (Similar)
Sunnies: Chloe  (Here)
Handbag: Vintage Chanel (c/o Mom's closest)
Via J.Crew Site
I can only imagine the stress retail buyers experience each season as they make their final selections hitting the racks.  As we all know, there are always highly desired items that fly off the shelves immediately.  And... items that require some encouragement through a deep discount, to entice us to go from "add to cart," to "complete purchase."  The latter happens to be the story of how the J.Crew Boucle' dress originally $198 and the Forever 21 100% Merino Wool cardigan regularly $28 ended up in my closet for 75% off!  I'm sure I wan't alone when I watched this dress on Jcrew.com drop from $198 to $99, to $70, and finally to $48 with a final sale stipulation attached to it.  What took me so long to buy the dress was that I already owned several tweed dresses and told myself to hold off until it hit $50.  And once it did, there was no turning back!  This dress is perfect to wear from now until late April in Chicago.  I can pull it out again in Fall.  It's good to be encouraged and enticed at the same time!
Posted by Labels: at 8:20 AM

83 comments:

  1. The dress is stunning...you look radiant in it!! Have a great week :)

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  2. Gorgeous dress, you accessorized it perfectly!

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  3. Hi Bessie! You look very classy! Love the dress and its color! Beautiful bag! Happy monday dear! Kisses! xo

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  4. It is a gorgeous dress and kudos to you for stalking it and waiting for it to go down to the price you wanted. I love this color on you! Heather

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  5. I love the dress on you! You look really classy with this outfit!

    Jess
    Armed With Style

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  6. Wow, I love that dress, and you got a great deal on it. The Fendi version is great, too, but not $48, haha.

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  7. That's a pretty dress:) It's very unique. Not surprised that it's sold out~~

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  8. A beautiful sheath indeed. The color is awesome on you.

    Saumya
    www.myriadmusings.net

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  9. Very chic and certainly elegant! Love the vintage Chanel!

    Greetings from Dubai!
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY
    New post : http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/2013/02/hidden-wedges-sneakers-yay-or-nay.html

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  10. Great score from both places Bessie! I am also enticed by all the sales but I am staying strong! I have kind of put a self imposed budget for shopping starting 2/1....so far so good :)

    So classy & chic!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  11. I love your dress! Kisses.
    http://solaanteelespejo.blogspot.com.es/

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  12. Pretty lady.:)
    Loved your dress..<3

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  13. Bessie what a bargain! And once again I am swooning over your Mum's Chanel xo

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  14. I love the bright coloured jumper!

    xoxo

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  15. wow totally pays to be patient! it just sucks sometimes that the size is limited once something like this goes on sale...

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  16. It is so tempting when it is 75% off and it is a classic item! Lucky thing! I guess you got it in store? The online selection isn't always that tempting!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  17. You are very chic and elegant in this outfit Bessie. Your dress and your Chanel bag are so pretty.

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  18. you mom is sooo stylish!!! love that chanel!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  19. uh, love your chain-gold bracelet dear :)
    bisous x

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  20. Patience is really a virtue Bess....& it really literally paid off with this uber chic tweed number!!!

    REBECCA
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  21. That is one lovely tweed dress. Just the colour alone is wonderful and unusual for tweed. You styled it beautifully.

    I agree that it takes a little bit more nudging...economically speaking for me to buy pieces. You got a fab deal on this.

    bisous
    Suzanne
    http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/

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  22. Bessie !!!! You look amazing in red !!! Always at the top !!!! I wait you also today on my blog to see my new POST !!! A big Italian kiss !
    EIDesign Glamour

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  23. Super gorgeous look sweetie! Yay for discount!! xx

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  25. You got a MAJOR deal on that dress! It is such a classic piece to have in your wardrobe.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Sephora Giveaway!

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  26. You look great!
    Beautiful dress!

    Best wishes,

    vgolove1.blogspot.ru

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  27. That dress is so beautiful and it's great you got it for an incredible deal in your sizing!!! :D

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  30. So, sooooooo, SOOOOOO in love with this look, Ms. Bessie. It is SWOON-tacular. <3

    xo,
    Terry

    http://terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

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  31. you look beautiful! so glamy, wow!
    would you like to follow each other? Kisses

    http://myfashionnook.blogspot.com/

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  32. Such a great dress- and even better at that price!!

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  33. What a bargain! You look fabulous in red. xo

    LUXESSED

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  34. Love your power red outfit, so stylish. Yes, encouraged and enticed, lol, I like that! :) Happy Monday!/Madison

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  35. wow! this dress is so beautiful and this price is just perfect! such a bargain!

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  36. Agreed. No way I would pay 200 dollars for this dress but 50 is another story.

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  37. the dress is definitely very "you" so I can see why you had to have it :P and Bessie, I just love the combo of red and gold. it's so classy and glamorous. beautiful!

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  39. this is such a classic lady-like look! just fabulous on you! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

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  40. Very sophisticated! And what a great price!! Love the reds throughout the outfit.

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  41. I love love love this dress so much Bessie, you absolutely rock it and the outfit looks just amazing to me! Great outfit as usual, love your dress look with a hint of casual.

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  42. Red sure agrees with you Bessie ^^ This outfit is gorgeous! USD 50?!?!? Wish I could find such amazing deals here! T.T haha xx

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  43. The dress is totally worth the money and look amazing on you dear!

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  44. I love the colour, fabric, shape and style of this dress. I would have deinitely snapped it up too. The whole emsemble looks fabulous!

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  45. I dont know why but the comment box will only let me sign out as Ladygusa Google and not Geri Lookker http://stylebyladyg.com

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  46. The dress is an excellent purchase, its a beautiful classic that will take you from season to season.

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  47. Yes and yes. Patience and the willingness to take a chance on missing something can really pay off in savings--especially when we miss the last one. :)

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  48. Love the dress and the Louboutins are nice with it! Great classic look!

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  49. Professional, chic, elegant, wow wow wow!! Great dress! and for a song!
    I don't have the patience to wait for sale if I see something I want BUT, I get so upset when the items I bought goes on sale for a fraction of what I paid for.

    I really need to be patient...just say no....I mean...just say wait. ;)

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  50. awesome find. I love watch prices drop on thing that i want

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  51. What a fantastic buy! I love JCrew sales-I've picked up some of my favorite pieces at their sales! This is such a great dress & you look great in this dress!

    (ps-I can't believe that polka dot sequin top was $20! That's unreal!)

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.truffles-ruffles.com/

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  52. This dress is so gorgeous. Such a fabulous color on you too!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  53. Totally love that tweed dress, Bessie! I was looking for the J. Crew lady day coat but it seems like they sold out my size! No encouragement and enticement needed there, I guess!! :((
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

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  57. 75% off!!!!!wow!that dress is stunning..on you it looks great..and with that i mean wow!!

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  58. What a lovely dress, such a great outfit!

    Dahlia
    http://xlelamaa.blogspot.fi/

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  59. El vestido es precioso, muy elegante!!!

    http://stylearua.blogspot.com.es/

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  60. Thanks for stopping by hun, Hope you're having a great day!

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  61. Ugh! If I could just raid your moms purse closet! I would love for you to do a post with her. I bet she's adorable and fab at the same time!!

    Shari @ BridgeParker.blogspot.com

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  62. That dress is BEYOND gorgeous and looks like it was made for you!
    Have a great rest of your week :)

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  63. Well Bessie the dress is AMAZING and for that price a real bargain!! In addition it fits you PERFECTLY... so well done dear!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  64. Ok, should I be looking at your shades, your bag or dress?? Hahaha! Everything look so darn good on u, my dear!

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  65. The outfit looks stunning on you. You really suit red!

    www.petitestyleonline.com

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  67. I am loving this dress! Tweed is such a sophisticated look, and I love how you paired it with that cardigan. Such a fantastic look, thanks for the inspiration!! xo

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  68. Amazing outfit, dear!
    I really love your dress! =D

    Big kiss,
    http://touchofpurple.blogspot.com/

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  70. Love that you waited for the deep discount on these items, gorgeous!

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  71. The style and color of the dress are perfect on you! Very classy. I think you wear it better than the J Crew model

    http://barksandbrews.blogspot.com/

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  72. What a great dress! I love it!

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  73. So beautiful !

    http://londresplease.blogspot.co.uk

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  75. You always look so elegant and stylish, I love your outfit again :) xxx

    Tia
    www.bellezzababe.blogspot.co.uk

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  76. This outfit will be perfect for Spring festival next week. It has a really good cut and looks good on you Bessie! The price reduction is so crazy!

    Fang Ting
    ftashion

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  77. Gorgeous look on you!

    If you get a sec,check out my latest post...'Structured Stripes'.

    Stay beautiful,

    Sofia

    Be featured on Stylishly In Love: If you would like a chance to be featured on my fashion blog, then email me (stylishlyinlove@gmail.com) a picture of your go-to outfit for Valentine's Day. In honor of Valentine's day I will be featuring 14 bloggers. Make sure to email me by February 11th.
    Thank you.

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  78. OMG! this dress is amazing you look lovely in it! very nice other details as well.

    xx
    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  79. the dress suits you better than the model. you look fab, i like the material :)

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  80. Gorgeous dress and fantastic deal! I love a good bargain. :)

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  82. So pretty :)
    Your dress is very chic and I love your bag :)

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  83. Bessie, I'm so happy you got the dress, it suits you perfectly! I perfecty understand when you talk about the stress of online shopping, especially during the sales I literally stalk ceratin pieces hoping they would be 50% or 70% off...

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