Shopping strategy for building a better wardrobe in 2010

While writing an Anthropologie reviews post, I found myself off on a wild tangent about shopping strategies for the new year. Rather than continue my off topic ramble, I decided to start this new post about it. The Anthro reviews will have to wait until tomorrow lol.

I’ve tried on and reviewed a lot of fab things in the last year but honestly, I didn’t buy much. It seems that every thing I DO buy goes on sale and every single item I am waiting for a mark down on, disappears. Oh how the shopping gods conspire against me..

One of my goals for 2010, is to bring home more Anthro and less J.Crew. My Anthropologie pieces just seem to wear better and hold my interest longer. My budget requires that I continue to be selective. Plus I just don’t have the room in my closet to buy every random cute thing that catches my eye. Last year my shopping theory was that it was better to buy unique items. But I’m finding those pieces hard to work with, especially for every day wear.

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J.Crew sale gems

This morning we saw the glorious return of J.Crew’s Final Sale. ” It’s what you’ve been waiting for!” Riiiight *snort*
The good thing is though, J.Crew has apparently scoured the warehouse because there are someĀ  good deals to be had. Over 1000 items were up in the sale section early this morning and there are even more hidden gems only viewable through search. I normally stay away from final sale. I find items are usually on sale for a reason… But I am seriously tempted to clean up some of those 09 Spring items at $39.99 a pop.
When will we see an extra % off sale J.Crew, so I can cave??????
Cashmere Nola sweater $99.99

Cashmere Nola sweater $99.99

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