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Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized | March 3, 2016

Last Minute Shopping Guide

Anthropologie Camellia Dropwaist Dress

I spoke at a luncheon on Wednesday, and this is what I wore. I found this outfit on Tuesday, the day before. How’s that for last minute shopping?!?! It took me less than an hour door to door. Woot! Woot! I couldn’t believe it. I even surprised myself! Just in case you ever find yourself in a similar frenzied, eleventh hour situation (I know this never happens to you -ha!), I thought it would be helpful to share a few tips.

Let’s call it my “Last Minute Shopping Guide”.

–Shop websites first, using store availability as your guide.

On Monday night I started to look at dresses on Anthropologie’s website. I started at Anthropologie because I like their dresses, and I knew they had the store availability feature. Other websites I know with this feature are Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Free People. If I’m missing a store, please comment below.

–Let the location of your best bet, be your guide.

I found this pretty pink one and I knew it was my best bet. A few others at Anthropologie peeked my interest, so I knew it was a good starting point. Based on Anthropologie’s location, I scanned the other stores’ websites that were in the same retail center (Madewell, J. Crew, Free People ) for possibilities. In case Anthropologie failed, I had a few back-ups.

–Don’t forget to shop for accessories to complete your look.

Once the dress worked, I headed to the accessories section in Anthropologie. I looked at necklaces, scarves, bracelets and earrings. You may have something at home but you can always return the accessories you purchase. In a last minute situation, it’s better to be prepared. In this case, I think the necklace really completes the look.

–A steamer is essential!

When purchasing online or last minute, a steamer can save you. This dress was a wrinkled mess! I would have been way too nervous to try to iron it the day before. I’ve had quite a few ironing accidents, so a steamer is essential for last minute me. Plus, it quicker than ironing! I don’t know what I would do without my hand held mini steamer!

Well gals, I hope you don’t find yourself in a last minute pickle (I do all the time), but just in case you do, I hope this helps!

Outfit Links: Dress- Anthropologie, Sandals- Pedro Garcia, Necklace- Anthropologie, Earrings- Here for similar

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  1. Kimberly says

    March 4, 2016 at 4:49 AM

    I love this look! Any splurge versus steal suggestions for your shoes? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:35 AM

      I’m on it! Stay posted!

      Reply
      • Kimberly says

        March 4, 2016 at 10:46 AM

        Excellent! Thanks so much. 🙂

        Reply
  2. Tracy Forsythe says

    March 4, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    Banana Republic offers store availability. Such a time saver!

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    March 4, 2016 at 11:20 AM

    Love this!!

    Reply
  4. Pilar says

    March 4, 2016 at 3:29 PM

    I have an similar alternative to your Pedro Garcia sandals. I picked them up at the Nordstrom – Fashion Island in Newport Beach last Saturday. Dolce Vita “Nova” nude suede wedges. I love them!

    Reply
  5. Lauren says

    March 5, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    Banana and Gap offer “reserve in store”… Just used that this week for one of my boys! Lifesaver!

    Reply

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