<p>Hey, Von Maur can be good. But for “nasty” shoes, they really do rule.</p>
<p>Mafool, it was me on the quest for <$150 summer dresses and I hadn’t thought of Garnet Hill but those are darling - tho not the polk dots for me - just not a polka dot gal.</p>
<p>Anthropologie dresses usually are a terrible cut for me, but I do buy basic cardigans, jeans etc. there. </p>
<p>Here are some examples of the matching pant suits I was mentioning. As I say, if you wait long enough, everything old really does becomes new again (usually with some twist). </p>
<p>[Couture</a> Carrie: Pretty Pantsuits](<a href=“http://couturecarrie.blogspot.com/2010/04/pretty-pantsuits.html]Couture”>Couture Carrie: Pretty Pantsuits)</p>
<p>Just shoot me. I went to the mall and got inspired to check the web for the little Kooba bag I saw at Nordy’s. Surely enough, there was an even cuter one online - light blue, just perfect for my black and white outfits! Major damage done! The Burberry bag I bought earlier is going back 'cause I can’t survive on air to be able to afford both 
Frankly, I do need a small bag for outings. My very large purse was somewhat awkward to lug around during our wine tasting trip.
(I did get a small consolation monetary prize today: DD begged me to change her plane ticket, and the price dropped enough to cover the change fee and leave me with a small refund!)</p>
<p>BB, please post a link so we can ooh and ahhh.</p>
<p>Vicarious spending.</p>
<p>roshke-</p>
<p>I am trying to figure out what is going on on the 3rd one down, on the right. ???</p>
<p>mafool - here it is:</p>
<p>[Kooba</a> Exclusive Baglette](<a href=“http://shop.kooba.com/Kooba_Exclusive_Baglette/pd/np/119/p/96593.html]Kooba”>http://shop.kooba.com/Kooba_Exclusive_Baglette/pd/np/119/p/96593.html)</p>
<p>I’ve been looking for a small turquoise bag for a long time, and this is exactly what I wanted: a wallet that can be worn like a crossbody bag. Nordy’s had a bunch of Hobo and Coach bags, but they were either too large or too “bling-y”. I looked all over the Kooba site, and I could not find the bag that triggered my Internet shopping quest. It was called “Sam”. If I see it, I’ll post a link.</p>
<p>^^^very nice. I like it too…but would rather spend my money on good food :). Maybe that’s why I need to drop a few pounds. </p>
<p>Don’t remember who recommended it but I purchased a black straw bag (on endless) to go with my black/white and turquoise outfit. Wearing black patent shoes…so not too “matchy matchy.”</p>
<p>Found it!</p>
<p>[Kooba</a> Sam Shoulder Bag in Black](<a href=“http://www.pinkmascara.com/departments/View-All-Handbags/Kooba-Sam-Shoulder-Bag-in-Black]Kooba”>http://www.pinkmascara.com/departments/View-All-Handbags/Kooba-Sam-Shoulder-Bag-in-Black)</p>
<p>It is not yet officially “released”, but Nordy’s already had it in peach and chocolate.</p>
<p>mafool, Maybe it’s that she’ll be all set if she wants to jump out of a plane?</p>
<p>I recommended the straw bag, so please post a link - we want to ogle!</p>
<p>Well, I have a hard time competing with the bags on this thread…don’t like to spend that much money! But I thought this was cute, inexpensive, and I can use it for other things this summer. </p>
<p>[Magid</a> Classic Matte Straw Four-Poster Shoulder Bag - Free Overnight Shipping on New Styles, Free Return Shipping: Endless.com](<a href=“http://www.endless.com/Magid-Classic-Matte-Straw-Four-Poster/dp/B00307T1QO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&cAsin=B00307T1PK&qid=1273073451921&asinTitle=Magid%20Classic%20Matte%20Straw%20Four-Poster%20Shoulder%20Bag&asins=B00307T7EU%2CB00307T1Q4%2CB00307T8HG%2CB00307T1RI%2CB00307T1RS%2CB00307T7AY%2CB0028AELH8%2CB0032JRZ5Y%2CB00307T1QE%2CB00307T6VY%2CB00307T1PK%2CB00307T1PU%2CB00307T1R8%2CB00307T7CC%2CB00307T1S2%2CB0032JRZ36%2CB0032JRZ4A%2CB0032JRZ54%2CB00307T1IW%2CB00307T1J6%2CB00307T1■■%2CB00307T1FU%2CB00307T1G4%2CB00307T1GE%2CB00307T1O6%2CB00307T1OG%2CB00307T1OQ%2CB00307T1P0%2CB0028AELE6%2CB00307T7IG%2CB00307T7KY%2CB00307T7JU%2CB00307T7D6%2CB00307T7FE%2CB00307T7GI%2CB00307T7FY%2CB00307T8C6%2CB00307T8DA%2CB00307T8EO%2CB00307T8GC&sr=1-11&fromPage=search&contextTitle=search%20results&sort=relevancerank&node=241745011&keywords=magid%20straw]Magid”>http://www.endless.com/Magid-Classic-Matte-Straw-Four-Poster/dp/B00307T1QO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&cAsin=B00307T1PK&qid=1273073451921&asinTitle=Magid%20Classic%20Matte%20Straw%20Four-Poster%20Shoulder%20Bag&asins=B00307T7EU%2CB00307T1Q4%2CB00307T8HG%2CB00307T1RI%2CB00307T1RS%2CB00307T7AY%2CB0028AELH8%2CB0032JRZ5Y%2CB00307T1QE%2CB00307T6VY%2CB00307T1PK%2CB00307T1PU%2CB00307T1R8%2CB00307T7CC%2CB00307T1S2%2CB0032JRZ36%2CB0032JRZ4A%2CB0032JRZ54%2CB00307T1IW%2CB00307T1J6%2CB00307T1■■%2CB00307T1FU%2CB00307T1G4%2CB00307T1GE%2CB00307T1O6%2CB00307T1OG%2CB00307T1OQ%2CB00307T1P0%2CB0028AELE6%2CB00307T7IG%2CB00307T7KY%2CB00307T7JU%2CB00307T7D6%2CB00307T7FE%2CB00307T7GI%2CB00307T7FY%2CB00307T8C6%2CB00307T8DA%2CB00307T8EO%2CB00307T8GC&sr=1-11&fromPage=search&contextTitle=search%20results&sort=relevancerank&node=241745011&keywords=magid%20straw)</p>
<p>I like the straw bag! It’s simple, classic and a nice size - the braided handle gives it a little punch. Good choice.</p>
<p>Bunsenburner, a long while back in this thread you posted a link to a Tommy Bahama dress. I had never purchased anything TB before. After much waffling back and forth, I finally was inspired to order this one:</p>
<p>[Jungle</a> Fever Dress](<a href=“http://www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Women/Dresses/PRD_TSW5070C/Jungle+Fever+Dress.jsp]Jungle”>http://www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Women/Dresses/PRD_TSW5070C/Jungle+Fever+Dress.jsp)</p>
<p>in Mandarin Orange. It was finally delivered yesterday and I LOVE IT! We are traveling to Hawaii this summer and this will be perfect for our trip. I just love everything about this dress! Thanks for the great idea!</p>
<p>roshke, a girl can never be too well prepared!</p>
<p>Beautiful dress, Momlove! Enjoy your trip to Hawaii!</p>
<p>Bunsen, that Kooba site is REALLY dangerous!</p>
<p>(…stepping away)</p>
<p>10% off on Donald Pliner shoes, here. [Donald</a> J Pliner Women’s and Men’s Shoes](<a href=“http://www.shoesgotsole.com/View-All-Products-by-Donald-J-Pliner-C332563.html?refid=EDA050310]Donald”>http://www.shoesgotsole.com/View-All-Products-by-Donald-J-Pliner-C332563.html?refid=EDA050310). Use the code PLINER10. Not a huge discount, but Pliner makes good shoes.</p>
<p>advice please:
For a wedding (as guest)
Black surplice sheath dress,
these shoes: [Lauren</a> Ralph Lauren Women’s Braylin Open Toe Pump - Free Overnight Shipping on New Styles, Free Return Shipping: Endless.com](<a href=“http://www.endless.com/dp/B00295RY1M]Lauren”>http://www.endless.com/dp/B00295RY1M)
I want a pop of color and was going to go with a predictable red clutch, but how about turquois?
[Santi</a> FT4396 Clutch - Free Overnight Shipping on New Styles, Free Return Shipping: Endless.com](<a href=“http://www.endless.com/SANTI-Santi-FT4396-Clutch/dp/B002JCTCB0/ref=sr_1_28_vp/?cAsin=B002JCTC9M&fromPage=search&qid=1273084670972&sr=1-28&asins=B002ECFBCY,B002JCTEFO,B001CZAR6E,B002JCTBSO,B002JCTGS4,B002JCTGEI,B001IBIBZQ,B002JCTCQA,B002JCTD3C,B002SQJKCS,B002JCTC42,B001CZAR5U,B001P5GU6W,B002JCTG34,B002SQJK6O,B002JCTG7U,B0026RHUK8,B001A3ESB8,B002JCTE7C,B0038M2YQK,B002UKOU90,B002SQJGZE,B002JCTDIW,B001CZAR8M,B002SQJH08,B002JCTGV6,B002JCTEMW,B002JCTC9M,B002SQJGWC,B001CZCU7I,B002UKOU9K,B002JCTGGQ,B002ECFB1K,B002SQJK7S,B002SQJKBE,B002ECF412,B002ECFB7Y,B0031MB260,B0031MB2Z6,B0038M2ZHS&asinTitle=Santi%20FT4396%20Clutch&contextTitle=search%20results&page=2&prepickColor=1&size=40&dept=1288144011&node=1288144011&nodes=241757011&sort=shoesbrowserel2&showDesigner=0&colors=519115011|519125011|519126011]Santi”>http://www.endless.com/SANTI-Santi-FT4396-Clutch/dp/B002JCTCB0/ref=sr_1_28_vp/?cAsin=B002JCTC9M&fromPage=search&qid=1273084670972&sr=1-28&asins=B002ECFBCY,B002JCTEFO,B001CZAR6E,B002JCTBSO,B002JCTGS4,B002JCTGEI,B001IBIBZQ,B002JCTCQA,B002JCTD3C,B002SQJKCS,B002JCTC42,B001CZAR5U,B001P5GU6W,B002JCTG34,B002SQJK6O,B002JCTG7U,B0026RHUK8,B001A3ESB8,B002JCTE7C,B0038M2YQK,B002UKOU90,B002SQJGZE,B002JCTDIW,B001CZAR8M,B002SQJH08,B002JCTGV6,B002JCTEMW,B002JCTC9M,B002SQJGWC,B001CZCU7I,B002UKOU9K,B002JCTGGQ,B002ECFB1K,B002SQJK7S,B002SQJKBE,B002ECF412,B002ECFB7Y,B0031MB260,B0031MB2Z6,B0038M2ZHS&asinTitle=Santi%20FT4396%20Clutch&contextTitle=search%20results&page=2&prepickColor=1&size=40&dept=1288144011&node=1288144011&nodes=241757011&sort=shoesbrowserel2&showDesigner=0&colors=519115011|519125011|519126011)
or purple?
[J.Renee</a> Gabriele Satin Clutch with Rhinestone Bow - Free Overnight Shipping on New Styles, Free Return Shipping: Endless.com](<a href=“http://www.endless.com/J-Renee-Gabriele-Satin-Clutch-Rhinestone/dp/B003ELQDRG/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&cAsin=B003ELQDQW&qid=1273085198781&asinTitle=J.Renee%20Gabriele%20Satin%20Clutch%20with%20Rhinestone%20Bow&asins=B0028AEKHE%2CB002JCTDFK%2CB002ECFB42%2CB0015349BC%2CB001CE7HOK%2CB001538YG8%2CB001CE7HO0%2CB001CEB0AM%2CB002TLUG48%2CB0028AEKD8%2CB001TJ2IME%2CB0032UYF88%2CB001CE3N3Y%2CB001YQG3K0%2CB001YQG3Q4%2CB00134VR8Q%2CB002U82ATY%2CB001NTPAJS%2CB001IBIBZG%2CB001PBF64S%2CB001MP5KAC%2CB002JCTBQQ%2CB002JCTC38%2CB002JCTEPY%2CB001CZAR5K%2CB001CZJ332%2CB001CZESL4%2CB001P5GU5I%2CB001IBICAK%2CB001IBIC14%2CB0015349IK%2CB001IBIC2S%2CB002ECF408%2CB001IBIC1Y%2CB001P5GU62%2CB003ELQDQW%2CB002ECFBII%2CB001A6ENLK%2CB002JCTC6A%2CB002QB0NDU%2CB002ECFBCY%2CB002JCTEFO%2CB001CZAR6E%2CB002JCTBSO%2CB002JCTGS4%2CB002JCTGEI%2CB001IBIBZQ%2CB002JCTCQA%2CB002JCTD3C%2CB002SQJKCS%2CB002JCTC42%2CB001CZAR5U%2CB001P5GU6W%2CB002JCTG34%2CB002SQJK6O%2CB002JCTG7U%2CB0026RHUK8%2CB001A3ESB8%2CB002JCTE7C%2CB0038M2YQK%2CB002UKOU90%2CB002SQJGZE%2CB002JCTDIW%2CB001CZAR8M%2CB002SQJH08%2CB002JCTGV6%2CB002JCTEMW%2CB002JCTC9M%2CB002SQJGWC%2CB001CZCU7I%2CB002UKOU9K%2CB002JCTGGQ%2CB002ECFB1K%2CB002SQJK7S%2CB002SQJKBE%2CB002ECF412%2CB002ECFB7Y%2CB0031MB260%2CB0031MB2Z6%2CB0038M2ZHS%2CB0038M2YNS%2CB0038M2ZDW%2CB003ELQDAI%2CB003ELQDPS&sr=1-36&fromPage=search&contextTitle=search%20results&dept=1288144011&sort=shoesbrowserel2&showDesigner=0&page=1&node=1288144011&size=100&nodes=241757011&colors=519115011|519125011|519126011]J.Renee”>http://www.endless.com/J-Renee-Gabriele-Satin-Clutch-Rhinestone/dp/B003ELQDRG/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&cAsin=B003ELQDQW&qid=1273085198781&asinTitle=J.Renee%20Gabriele%20Satin%20Clutch%20with%20Rhinestone%20Bow&asins=B0028AEKHE%2CB002JCTDFK%2CB002ECFB42%2CB0015349BC%2CB001CE7HOK%2CB001538YG8%2CB001CE7HO0%2CB001CEB0AM%2CB002TLUG48%2CB0028AEKD8%2CB001TJ2IME%2CB0032UYF88%2CB001CE3N3Y%2CB001YQG3K0%2CB001YQG3Q4%2CB00134VR8Q%2CB002U82ATY%2CB001NTPAJS%2CB001IBIBZG%2CB001PBF64S%2CB001MP5KAC%2CB002JCTBQQ%2CB002JCTC38%2CB002JCTEPY%2CB001CZAR5K%2CB001CZJ332%2CB001CZESL4%2CB001P5GU5I%2CB001IBICAK%2CB001IBIC14%2CB0015349IK%2CB001IBIC2S%2CB002ECF408%2CB001IBIC1Y%2CB001P5GU62%2CB003ELQDQW%2CB002ECFBII%2CB001A6ENLK%2CB002JCTC6A%2CB002QB0NDU%2CB002ECFBCY%2CB002JCTEFO%2CB001CZAR6E%2CB002JCTBSO%2CB002JCTGS4%2CB002JCTGEI%2CB001IBIBZQ%2CB002JCTCQA%2CB002JCTD3C%2CB002SQJKCS%2CB002JCTC42%2CB001CZAR5U%2CB001P5GU6W%2CB002JCTG34%2CB002SQJK6O%2CB002JCTG7U%2CB0026RHUK8%2CB001A3ESB8%2CB002JCTE7C%2CB0038M2YQK%2CB002UKOU90%2CB002SQJGZE%2CB002JCTDIW%2CB001CZAR8M%2CB002SQJH08%2CB002JCTGV6%2CB002JCTEMW%2CB002JCTC9M%2CB002SQJGWC%2CB001CZCU7I%2CB002UKOU9K%2CB002JCTGGQ%2CB002ECFB1K%2CB002SQJK7S%2CB002SQJKBE%2CB002ECF412%2CB002ECFB7Y%2CB0031MB260%2CB0031MB2Z6%2CB0038M2ZHS%2CB0038M2YNS%2CB0038M2ZDW%2CB003ELQDAI%2CB003ELQDPS&sr=1-36&fromPage=search&contextTitle=search%20results&dept=1288144011&sort=shoesbrowserel2&showDesigner=0&page=1&node=1288144011&size=100&nodes=241757011&colors=519115011|519125011|519126011)
Ok that one is a bit prissy for me, but will purple look too dark with black in the summer?</p>
<p>I’d go with the turquoise clutch. Purple may indeed look a bit too dark.</p>
<p>The shoes are very nice. I don’t like the first clutch - I like the idea, but it looks cheap, even if it isn’t. I like the second clutch and I think that it looks best in gray. I know that you’re looking for a bit of color, but the gray looks sophisticated - you’re right, it does seem “prissy” in the purple. Add a big pearl choker and you’ll look like a million bucks!</p>