Oh boy, I really went overboard this past weekend! I am still recovering from yesterday. I don't even know where to start, there is so much to share! Let's start with Banana Republic factory.
I was elated when I spotted the gray version of the famous BR tweed dress in 00P hanging there waiting for me to buy it. I didn't even try it on because it's exactly the same dress as the tweed so I knew it only needed the hem to be taken up. I don't know why it looks like there is a sheen to the fabric in the picture but it's a very pretty gray in person. I will be taking up the hem on this dress for sure.
I also found this navy blue dress with a cute ruffle front detail but they didn't have 00P so I ended up calling to place an order from a different store. Here is what the 0P looks like so just imagine it more fitted. The material is not all that great, but I love these type of dresses and I can see myself wearing a blazer or cardi over it with a belt. Let me know if anyone needs the tag. Shipping is $5 from outlet to your home- not bad considering outlets are usually far away. I was able to get it for $40 (60% off).
I also tried on this tweed skirt suit but the skirt was a bit big and the jacket wasn't cheap enough for me to pull the trigger but it fit really nicely. And it's actually super cute (better in person). I'll wait for a bigger sale and hope I can track down a 00P.
Next up is LOFT factory. I found this super cute red velvet blazer in 00P on major clearance. I have nothing like it in my wardrobe so I figured, what the heck. I'll make it work somehow. I can always wear it as a jacket too.
I also scored some accessories that are NOT outlet quality. I found out that it actually shipped from a regular LOFT store this past weekend so I bought a ton of them (possibly for future giveaway) and also will have some up for grabs.
I am sure you all have heard the madness about the infamous Ann Taylor chiffon ruffle shell and the petal front ruffle shell when Jean tweeted about it on Saturday. I have been waiting for this since last year! When Kelly introduced the petal front shell, I was too late and only found the XSP in the same color but it was WAY too big so it got returned. I have been wanting this forever! So a HUGE thanks to Jean for letting us all know. I think every petite has picked this up via phone. I ordered every color (I got 6 colors except blk) immediately via phone except for black. And picked up the petal front shell in both winter white and pink. I happened to spot the black chiffon front ruffle tank at my local AT factory in an XXSP and was thrilled. It is super pretty in person so I bought that too. You can never have too many shells and it's PERFECT for me because I wear blazers and cardigans everyday to work and always am in need of pretty shells to go underneath.
I also picked up these 3 belts in XS. The snakeskin is genuine leather, the purple and porcini are not BUT they do hold up really well and you can't even tell they are not real leather. My gray one I got back in Winter has been holding up really nicely. I was so pumped when I saw the matching porcini belt that goes with my AT pumps so I couldn't resist. These are the only belts that somewhat fit w/out having to punch holes.
On the way back from the outlet stores, I stopped at Ann Taylor regular store and found the "genuine" leather porcini patent skinny belt on sale for $12!!!! It's a small but it actually is about the same size as the XS factory belt. (Kelly found this out too in her recent post).
And I picked up this cute super TINY and petite friendly red/orangish blazer in size 2 at H & M. This color scares me because it's so bold but the fit is so nice and it's a cropped style which I love and is very petite friendly:) Look how nice the sleeves and everything fit..love it!

I scored a really nice leather wallet at Barney's for $25 (I won't bore you with pictures but it's so soft and pretty) and hubby scored an Italian leather briefcase (reg. $1000) for $275. It actually came from the Barney's store just 2 days ago. And he treated himself to 3 suits (Brioni- reg. $5000- on sale for $350) and 2 pairs of Italian shoes at Saks outlet.
What did everyone else get?










