'This Thing of [Cuteness]'

Since I bought my vintage Razza Elephant necklace (first worn here), I've been sort of obsessed with his pieces.  This giraffe necklace has been a bit harder to get my hands on and it is a bit  more expensive, but I finally scored it on eBay and I REALLY love it!  Not sure which I love more, the elephant or the giraffe.  Which one do you guys like the best?

(photos by N. Willock)

It's just been waaaaaaaaaay too cold in NY/NJ to take pictures outside (sorrow). So for now, I'll be snapping pics wherever I can indoors. BTW, don't you just love it when people stare at you while you're posing for pics?

Oh and as an aside, I'm sort of cheating on my new year's resolution.  I'm spending.  But I'm sure you all weren't holding me to that promise (sheepishly smiling).  So I'm sort of revising it and putting myself on a sort of spending diet instead of starving cold turkey.  There's just too many cute things coming out for spring that are selling out fast....so what's a girl to do?  (Besides, it's an investment in my blog, right?)

What I'm Wearing:

Leather shorts:  Victoria's Secret

Waffle Knit Cashmere Sweater:  JCrew

Boots:  Faryl Robin

Bird Skull Ring:  Urban Outfitters

Talon Ring: eBay

'Seven Day' Diamond Ring and Diamond Earrings:  NYC Jeweler

Square Ring:  Bryant Park Shops

Vintage Razza Giraffe Necklace:  eBay

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'A Hit, a Very Palpable Hit'

Since I have not as yet had the time to go thrifting in an actual store, I've more than made up for it by browsing Etsy where I found this fabulous vintage Razza elephant necklace and this silk polka dot blouse!

On my lunch-time wanderings, I happened to step into JCrew and saw this cashmere sweater lying solely by itself in a size XS (now mind you, these sweaters had just come in a week ago).  Already, people had scooped them up and of course I had to have it too!  Unfortunately, all the stores in NYC were sold out of it in this color and in my size small.  So, I called the 800 number, got a personal shopper to scour the countryside for one in my size and was victorious!

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Tips from a shopaholic - JCrew

1. Even if you don't see your size or color in the store, make sure you call the customer service number and have them do a nation-wide search. Often times, they'll find the item and it will be shipped to you free of charge!

2. Research, research, research. Check JCrew sales prices online and in stores. Sometimes, their prices do not match up, and you can find the same item online for much less than what it is in the store. Have the store honor the online price and vice versa.

What I'm Wearing:

Blouse:  Vintage Silk Polka Dot Blouse - Etsy

Sweater:  Waffle Cashmere Zip Sweater - JCrew

                Orig. Price:  $198.00

                Paid:  $123.00

Pants:       Linen Metallic Bermudas - JCrew (also worn here)

Ring:      YSL Arty

              Drusy - bought off NYC street

Necklace:   Vintage Razza Elephant - Etsy

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