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Good Stuff From Cheesy Stores: A Hip Blazer At (Gasp) JCPenney On (Gasp) 34th Street

Rebekah — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:00:11 +0000

What: Oxford & Regent Perfect Blazer, $40

Why: You know, JCPenney, I am not disappointed that I got up early on a Sunday to visit you. Because in a sea of questionable florals and mystery fabrics, I found a small corner of sweet, sweet black jersey, and beckoning from within said Corner Of Black Clothing, the Perfect Blazer.

It’s worth the $40 price tag.

It’s long and cool-looking, with scrunched-up sleeves and just one button. Structured enough to pull an outfit together, but not so suit-like that it feels like Careerwear (alas, it was not in a Careerwear section).

You’ll probably see me wearing it as soon as the subways aren’t 600 degrees.

Get Yours: JCPenney.com

Check out our guides to fall cardigans, and the perfect tees and evening tops to wear with them.

Good Stuff From Mall Stores: Summer Scarf At Aéropostale

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:00:21 +0000

What: Tie-Dye Cloud Scarf, $10

Why: My mother and I used to make an annual pilgrimage to Aéropostale at the beginning of summer to stock up on cheap tanks and cargo shorts for camp. For nostalgia’s sake, I recently re-visited my old haunt, and was greeted by much of the same merchandise. But while my fourteen-year-old self would have freaked out over the babydoll tank in the window, this time my well-over-drinking-age ass got pretty giddy over a blue tie-dye cotton scarf on the sale rack.

And if Mom were still footing the bill, I would have grabbed the pink and yellow too.

Get Yours: aeropostale.com

Good Stuff From Mall Stores: A Return To Caché Yields Simple Spring Dresses

Bryn — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

I had no intention of going back to Caché after finding unadorned LBDs (I didn't think the store could hold back from bedazzling any more of its goods) but when I walked past the window, I couldn't help but notice two dresses that didn't catch the light like a dining room chandelier. Both this tangerine tube dress ($78) and raspberry one-shoulder dress ($88) are refreshing options to snatch up in anticipation of the pleasant weather to come.

And while I still won't be adding Caché to my list of stop-bys, I'll at least make a mental note to turn my head every time I pass the sparkly display.

Get Yours: cache.com

Good Stuff From Mall Stores: Shoes At Guess

Bryn — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

While in New Jersey for Thanksgiving, I decided to brave the nearby mall in search of some good sales, the food court with Dippin Dots ice cream, and perhaps a cheesy store or two. And I sure found one in Guess. I admit I used to wear Guess back in middle school, but not since then have I been able to find something decent that doesn't bear the unmistakable gold G or cursive logo. However, this time around, their shoe selection was rather impressive, and unbranded (for the most part).

These Darleigh ankle boots ($140) in neutral beige are simple but not boring. They'll go with almost any color palette as well.

These burgundy and red peep-toes ($115) immediately reminded me of a glam YSL platform shoe. At a much, much lower price.

Demure and coquettish, these Rosette slingbacks ($110) look out of place in the Guess store - which is not an insult.