Summer is almost over and I've been saving my money like a maniac (tuition is a bitch), but I wanted to reward myself with something nice before I had to go back to living on a student budget of broke. I am nowhere near rich, but I think it's a good idea to start buying 'investment pieces' whenever you can. So on the weekend, my friends and I drove up to north of Toronto to hit up Holt Renfrew Last Call, where all past season designer items are sold at marked down prices. After a long browse-through, only a few things really stuck out to me. The dressing room was the moment of truth - and the truth was, I really needed to buy this Balenciaga dress. The drape of the neckline is beyond perfect.
There it is - my first ever big ticket purchase! I love how it's very classy and womanly and professional but is simple enough to jazz up with brooches or weird leggings. Like this!
I also ended up with a pair of Rag & Bone pants, that I wore to work yesterday and are possible the most comfy things to ever envelope my legs.
And that, my friends, is the rest of the story.
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OMG wow. Maybe it is time I invest in something that can last really long too!!
It's wonderful! That neckline is soo lovely. I'm saving my pennies at the moment for my first designer piece. From an outlet of course :p
The dress is "busy" enough without the tights and boots. You look amazing in that first shot.
I can't believe you found a pair of skinny pants that are comfortable (jealous much?). They look great with that blouse, very professional.
All in all, nice haul. : )
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the dress looks fantastic on you!
I love the dress! The structure is so cool.
Oh man! Rag & Bone jeans, they're just so soft you could die. I guess they should be for over £100 though :/
I think I need a job.
Aww, what a wonderful dress!! It looks just right on you, too, and I love the idea of buying a dress that you'll be able to keep in your closet forever and maybe hand down to your kids (if you like them!).
you chose wisely. classic enough to transcend fads, and wear with rockin leggings. it fits you perfectly!
xo s
Congratulations on your adulty purchase. You can wear that all winter!
I love Rag and Bone, because their clothing is so sophisticated but their brand name borders on obsscne!
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Amazing purchase !
Living in Paris (and worse, studying fashion design), I'm surrounded all year-long by beautiful pieces... hard not to fall for them. But I might. One day.
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I love the first shot. Very sophisticated.
Good job buying investment pieces, they are just gorgeous!!
What a beautifully classic purchase, I bet you are so giddy. I bought some designer pants (Alice and Olivia) about 6 years ago and am excited to start wearing them again now that the crazy flares are coming back in. They are pretty wild, crazy small stripes in pastel/bright rainbow colors. Other than those I don't think I've made a good classic (those pants weren't very classic) designer purchase in a while, I think you have inspired me. :)
oh wow, that is amazing. it looks so good and sophisticated on you!
very nice dress, it's very different & has got great structure. and those jeans are great!
aaaaamazing dress!
oh boy, the dress is AMAZING. i love it.
and that outfit with your rag & bone pants and polka dot shirt is perfect.
oh god, that is just beautiful. You look lovely and classic and womanly indeed.
That dress is beautiful! Congrats on the big ticket purchase and bravo on the saving up for it...I really don't have that kind of willpower.
Such a beautiful dress! I agree, the neckline is lovely.
ISABEL!
Sexy lady!
Oh GOSH.
fantasic.
the dress alone is already lovely :D
That's so cool! It looks like a great investment piece. I like it with the leggings.
i am so digging your dress
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Rag and Bone AND Balenciaga all in one day?! You lucky girl! :D Love that dress, so chic.
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those pants are great, and she shoes too! I'm sure you'll be wearing that Balenciaga dress for years to come.
Oooh, I want a black pair of jeans. Can't seem to find a pair that fit right though...
aah i love it :3 shopping is great. but i'm on a student budget too, so i still can't afford any designer labels.. unless thrifted or gifted (;
I am dying to hit up Holt's Last call. That dress is BEAUTIFUL.
both are awesome! i'm usually to cheap to spend big on one thing... but now i'm thinking it's worth it!
great finds! I love last call...Some of the original price tags are just crazy! But I guess if you have money to burn....
ohmuhgosh that dress is fantastic!!!! wowza
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