Returns!

You would think that with my rate of returning items to stores, I would be deterred from wanting to shop more online. Based on my track record, that is just not the case.

Recent Return #1:

http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11119638&cp=1872494.3343896

My justification was that this dress looked classic, the shade looked cool (different from my usual black, purple, grey or blue) and the price was not bad since it was on sale. I get it in the mail and the fit was just terrible. The color did not complement my complexion.

Recent Return #2:

http://www.emersonmade.com/collections/skirts-dresses/products/dragonfly-market-dress

I was soooo excited for this dress. When I received the package, I could not wait to try the dress on. Unfortunately, the color is not as bright as in the photos. I thought it looked like a more dismal teal. The size fit great but the material was rough and again the color. I think what drew me to this dress was how "fresh" it looked.

Recent Return #3:

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/blouses/PRDOVR~35470/35470.jsp

Another item that I was really excited about. The color looked awesome and classic. Plus, I liked the "blousy" effect. I get it and the fit was just off. The stitching around the shoulders looked weird or maybe it is because my shoulders are on the broader side? If I had bought a larger size, I think I would have looked like I was swimming in it.

Recent Return #4:

http://www.smythson.com/SmythsonSite/product/Ladies%20Leather%20Goods_Purses/NBLUE-1006534.htm

I should not blame my parents, but the idea of getting a high-priced wallet was placed in my head by my parents. According to them, my wallets look "shabby." So what do they do? My mom takes me to Louis Vuitton to get a wallet. I get the shiny cherry continental wallet - the Sarah Wallet. Once we return home, my dad looks at it and says, "This will not do. Things can easily fall out of it. Return it. So my mother returns it. The same trip we got the Sarah wallet, she bought a grey Zippy wallet (no longer in season). She makes the decision that I should keep the grey Zippy wallet and then proceeds to buy a different wallet. It turns out I don't like grey and that wallet gets returned as well.
I go on a search for the perfect wallet. Criteria? Metal zippers, sturdy leather that does not easily scratch, not too much branding, reasonable price. What do I find? The Smythson wallet. What do I NOT do? Read the dimensions of the wallet!
Upon receiving the wallet, I find that the wallet is too small to my liking. I have to return it. I also get charged a duty fee for the wallet. It would have been nice if they advertised duty charges in a more obvious way!

Recent Return #5:

http://www.mzwallace.com/mzwshop/product.php?products_id=962&osCsid=pva4r4pi1r3tncolvkl3ciak51

I don't know what possessed me to buy this, but I thought it was sooo cute. I thought it would be a convenient pouch to have in a bag that does not have many pockets. Once my mom saw this, she immediately told me I had to return it. Her words,"It looks junky."
I bought another wallet from this company because I love how practical it is and the copper makes it look all the more unique:
http://www.mzwallace.com/mzwshop/product.php?products_id=1243&osCsid=pva4r4pi1r3tncolvkl3ciak51
Not only does it hold a lot, it is also light. Then again, since it does not have name brands emblazoned on it, it does not work for some people -__-

Recent Return #6:

http://www.jwhulmeco.com/Accessories-Pouch-p/40014.htm

JW Hulme has been getting more press lately. Some of their products are now being sold at Barneys, La Garconne, and Steven Alan. I came upon this brand through the cute blog, www.iwanttobeher.com
On that blog, you can see drawings or pictures of real people and find out how to get their look. One of the drawings had a picture of a girl with a really cute bag from JW Hulme. I went to the website just to look and since I already have enough bags, I ended up buying an accessories pouch. I was in a pouch/wallet shopping mood. Once my mom saw this, she made me return it saying that it was way too bulky to carry around and that no one travels with that kind of bag.
I have a hunch that I will return to JW Hulme at some other point since they make such well-made bags and they are made in the USA!

I hope I won't have to return anything for a while. Stay tuned. . .