This time last year, one of my favorite morning routines was dropping my oldest son off at preschool and taking a little shopping trip. I would browse the aisles, sip on a coffee and just think of the possibilities; it was therapy. But, this time last year, my youngest son was just a sleeping little bundle in a stroller, along for those coffee filled rides.
As they always do, things have changed. My babe is no longer my tiny sleeping sidekick, he is a screaming, let me out, I need to run sidekick. So, those shopping trips, have become few and far between. Except for this one particular morning. He fell asleep. We were headed out to play, but since he was asleep, I took a little detour. I pulled up at the mall and did the most delicate carseat to stroller transfer I could do and did a little happy dance when he kept snoozing away.
I walked into LOFT and grabbed many a few things to try on. Let me tell you, I should have shopped a little faster because this trip was short lived.
After the first thing I tried on, this floral peplum top, he was awake and he was mad, like most babies are when they wake from a slumber. So, I rushed myself out of the dressing room, not buying a thing. But, as I walked to my car, I thought about that floral top.
I thought about how cute you were, floral top, with your little peplum and sheer sleeves and how your beautiful jewel tones looked great with my brown hair.
I pulled you up online and thought to myself, you just don’t look as pretty online, but I still love you. Problem was, you weren’t on sale and this cheapo doesn’t buy things unless they’re on sale. It’s the basic knowledge that LOFT has a sale like every week so paying full price just isn’t an option for me, but I digress.
So, I waited and waited…until I got that beautiful e-mail that LOFT was having yet another sale and I scooped you up!
Sometimes a piece of clothing comes with a long story, you ponder it for a little while before you make the purchase, for whatever reason. But, for me, the things I ponder the most are the things I end up treasuring the most. What about you?
– Brooke
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That is a beautiful top! I’m glad you got it in the end 🙂 I’ve done the same thing – had a shopping trip cut short and had to buy something online as I was in such a rush to get the screaming baby out the store haha!
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LOVE this top and yep, I have done the same thing many of times and then it becomes a piece I wear over and over and keep for years. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, enjoy a nice long Holiday weekend!!
Such a beautiful blouse! I love the print. And I agree, the items that I think about the most before purchasing are the ones that I wear a lot after getting them. 🙂
This is the absolute cutest print! I have the pencil skirt and love it!
Such a pretty top on you, definitely a good pick! Hope you both have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Marta
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I’m glad you were able to get that top! The print is beautiful and you look gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving!
Jill
Doused In Pink
so beautiful outfit!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
I have been eyeing the skirt and dress in that print for weeks, but I didn’t see that top! It’s gorgeous on you! Might have to scoop it up with their Black Friday sale!
This top is gorgeous. It is odd how when we have an article of clothing in mind it only makes sense to get it if it’s on the mind for days. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Rachel xo
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I almost bought that top last weekend…dang, now I really wish I did!
That’s a smart way to shop—go to the store and scope out what you like. Then wait for one of their sales, because they are good about that!
It’s a beautiful top—so glad you got it!
jodie
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The top is absolutely cute , i love the way you styled it. I love browsing through the store on my way back from work i just don’t think i have the discipline not to buy something all the time. Beautiful pictures.
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I love that top! The colors are gorgeous!
This top was definitely worth the wait. You can always count on the LOFT to have an amazing sale in which to grab those items that you have dreaming of. You look great!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I love this peplum top on you! Definitely worth the wait, and so smart for waiting! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Rachael
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I just love shopping at the LOFT. It’s hard not to end up with a big pile of things to try on. That’s awesome you scored that top at such a discount!
Nina
aworldofdresses.com
Aww love it! and i agree -the items you love most are often those wants to you lust over and wait for and then finally get! (Plus getting it on sale is the best feeling!)
XO
Lee
LegalLee Blonde
Who buys clothes that aren’t on sale?! That’s like the last thing I’d ever do haha. LOFT has some amazing clothes (like your gorgeous top!) so I can totally understand your feelings! Patience pays off!
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Love this look on you well I love all your looks. Best its on sale!
Life is just Rosie
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I was cringing with you when you did that transfer! I don’t think I have ever successfully done that! Good for you, and I love a story how something was bought, especially on sale! Looks great!
How pretty is that floral peplum top?! My new bundle of joy is a sleeper for the most part when out shopping, I’m so looking forward to what’s to come but am going to miss the snuggly sleeper! Have an amazing Thanksgiving <3
Green Fashionista
That top is so adorable!
~~Megan~~
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I love this story. It’s a great top & looks amazing on you. :]
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LOVE that top and those shoes are amazing!!! Your story cracked me up haha I am so glad you ended up getting it and on-sale – way to go, girl!!! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Sarah Bell
Trendy & Tidy
I love that peplum top and his beautiful print. Nice choice my dear!!! I’m Eni, blogger from Italy….If you want, take a look at my blog and let me know what you think. Kisses,
Eni
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Hi Brooke I love that peplum top and agree it loos marvellous with your brown hair… and yes I also wait out on items and most of the time get them on sale. Or on second hand shops… they come around 😉
I love that beautiful printed top! You look amazing! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
Love this top! It looks gorg on you and was definitely worth the wait! I too know about mom shopping trips. It just doesn’t happen 🙂
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Love your colorful top! So fun!
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That’s a beautiful top, I love the colour and the florals on it! Luckily you managed to get it, it really looks good on you!
Ela BellaWorld
I can totally relate to you. It so hard to shop with kids and a lot of times i come home with something I dont like. I love your top gorgeous momma.
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LOOL !!!!. I can totally relate. BTW the top is totally awesome
This is the prettiest blouse ! You look so lovely!
michellespaige.com
I love the look!
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Love the handbag, you look fab
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