tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62322268965685185352023-11-16T01:50:30.926-05:00{ mary's wishlist }Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-78554642747491562402010-04-23T08:45:00.000-04:002010-04-23T08:45:31.971-04:00Taking Some TimeDear readers of Mary's Wishlist,
Blerg. This is harder than I anticipated it would be, but we need to have a talk. Frankly, I don't think we should see each other any more. The time has come for me to put Mary's Wishlist on hiatus. But it's not you, it's me. I've been feeling very stressed in my life recently, and I think I just have too many requests on my time at Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-10543746119180980742010-04-15T11:53:00.002-04:002010-04-15T11:55:14.948-04:00Ashley's RequestI recently received an e-mail from my friend Ashley, who had an adorable little boy last month:
Soo....I thought you could help me :-) My friend from high school is getting married in October. The "problem".... She is having an engagement party on May 1... aka 7 weeks after giving birth. I need a dress!! or skirt and top. Something that hides the belly and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-3886400595942853912010-04-10T10:19:00.003-04:002010-04-10T11:54:04.149-04:00Old Navy OutfitsSo, sometimes I play the "What if I had to buy an entire wardrobe from one store?" game. Kind of like What Not to Wear meets Where the Heart Is. I don't know why I would ever be in that situation, but then the point of my clothes dreams is not to be realistic, it's to have fun. If I were to have realistic clothes dreams, they would be very short and boring and not at all fun.
Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-34903773860231421732010-04-07T08:36:00.021-04:002010-04-07T08:36:00.649-04:00Looks for Less: Floral Pencil SkirtsI love the floral pencil skirts that are all over the place this season. I think they're feminine and whimsical, while still appearing sophisticated. However, most of them are way {waywayway} out of my price range. I'm glad DownEast Basics has a skirt that echoes the feel without copying the price tag:
Watercolor Floral-Print Slim Skirt, $99, Lord & Taylor {link}
Elie Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-9437443265896089612010-04-06T13:52:00.000-04:002010-04-06T13:52:41.350-04:00Jes' RequestI got an e-mail from Jes last week {sorry, Jes, it's taken me too long to get to your request; just know that I'm super-excited about it, because you're the first person to send me a request that I don't know in real life, and that's awesome for me}:
hi, mary
i'm just a random person in the midwest who wandered onto your blog one day. you have wonderful style and such a fresh and pleasing sense Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-76034465679734431952010-04-05T22:27:00.000-04:002010-04-05T22:27:31.849-04:00Looks for Less: Madden Girl Kalinda BootieI've been drooling over these gorgeous shoes at J. Crew for the past two months. I've fantasized about owning them and wearing them everywhere. They would be my shoe best friends, and we would be so happy together. I would wear them with cropped pants to show them off. People would ask, "Where did you get such lovely shoes?" And I would say, "They were gifted toMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-87247929353099642802010-03-31T09:57:00.003-04:002010-03-31T19:17:49.314-04:00Sale: 30% off J. Crew Final SaleJ. Crew is currently offering 30% off all sale items with coupon code EXTRA30. {Shop all sale items here.} This promotion is only good online, only through tomorrow. If you're interested, you'd better hurry and start your online shopping!
1. Dream crewneck cardigan, $34.99 {link}
2. Perfect-fit cascade tee, $13.65 {link}
3. Neon necklace, $13.65 {link}
4.&Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-81068635378300522272010-03-30T08:00:00.030-04:002010-03-30T09:40:43.902-04:00Kelley's RequestI got this Facebook message from my friend Kelley last week:
Dear MWL,
I have a clothing issue. And since I love your blog(s), I would like your blogtastic advice on my issue. I am going on a cruise in May and one of our dinners is formal and I am really excited to buy a new dress for the cruise. But, being Mormon, it really limits me on the available dresses. And why does it seem that modestMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-17138657437548039112010-03-29T12:49:00.000-04:002010-03-29T12:49:47.369-04:00Sale: 30% off Loft Spring DressesFor a limited time, Loft is offering 30% off all full-priced dresses. No coupon code is necessary; the discount is taken automatically at checkout. I especially love the dress seen in the promotional photo, below:
1. Breezy Petals Dress, $55.65 {link}
2. Empire Knit Dress, $48.65 {link}
3. Tie Neck Shirtdress, $55.65 {link}
4. Sparkle Sheath Dress, $62.65 {Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-22974761949043834192010-03-23T15:00:00.001-04:002010-03-23T15:05:02.754-04:00Amazing Sites: Lands' End CanvasSince I am a J. Crew fanatic, and my J. Crew cravings must be satisfied, I frequent the blog J. Crew Aficionada. Alexis, blogger behind JCA, has an amazing network of J. Crew fanatics that inform her when, say, J. Crew sends out an e-mail, or has a promotion. And it's nice, because even though I'm signed up for J. Crew e-mails, I sometimes get them four or five hours after they come Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-87844820427203505012010-03-17T08:48:00.001-04:002010-03-17T08:58:53.762-04:00Britt's Request for ChristaMy friend Britt sent me this message {on behalf of our friend Christa} via Facebook yesterday:
Mary. Christa has been looking for a denim pencil skirt for a while now, with no luck. One that not only looks cute and stylish, actually is a pencil skirt, but is also long enough. I thought maybe you could be able to save her ;) Not only is your blog awesome, but you and Christa Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-83374797651636294442010-03-15T14:23:00.000-04:002010-03-15T14:23:29.564-04:00Looks for Less: J. Crew Philo Eyelet BlouseI've been scouring the J. Crew website quite a bit this weekend {if you follow me on Twitter, you'll know that I'm planning a trip to my nearest brick and mortar store today, and I like to go prepared}, and among their many drool-worthy items, I particularly love this blouse. It epitomizes summer for me, but I can still think of twenty ways to wear it for spring. After gazing at it Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-30778195914438944712010-03-13T11:04:00.000-05:002010-03-13T11:30:51.334-05:00Etsy Find: Vintage Cocktail RingI found this vintage ring on Etsy yesterday, and even though it's super-huge {click here to go to the product page and see more images}, I'm kind of in love with it. I kind of want to wear it everywhere and have people look at me and I kind of want to say to them, "Jealous much?" Because it's kind of awesome. And I kind of think I need to own it. Thoughts?
Vintage Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-27934967001859582602010-03-12T13:36:00.000-05:002010-03-12T13:36:26.855-05:00Spring Shopping ListBack in August, I said that there are two times during the year that I go shop-crazy: fall and spring. Something about the changing seasons feeds my already intense desire for new clothes. After reading this post from Uber-Chic for Cheap, I starting thinking about the gaps in my wardrobe and items I would love to have for spring. Here's my shopping list:
1. Printed Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-59293588883444134862010-03-10T13:29:00.000-05:002010-03-10T13:29:25.580-05:00Wishlist: Anthropologie Dress & OutfitHave you ever been browsing through a collection of clothing, either online or in-store, and you saw something so gorgeous you literally felt your jaw drop? Have you ever felt so shocked by your emotional reaction to a piece of clothing that you gasped out loud? I have. {I've even created a blog on which to post these items, so I wouldn't empty my bank account in order to Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-42948537854397817942010-03-09T16:00:00.000-05:002010-03-09T16:00:00.575-05:00And the Winner Is...
Congratulations to lucky number 28, Vittoria! You won $40 in gift cards to eShakti!
For any disappointed readers, remember that you can get a $15 gift card to eShakti just by registering as a new customer. Thank you all for participating and making my first giveaway such an awesome one!
{I feel that I should mention, just for full disclosure and future reference: Vittoria's number Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-10058468801333321502010-03-03T16:23:00.000-05:002010-03-03T16:23:16.465-05:00Teri's RequestMy friend Teri sent me this e-mail today:
Oh wise one! I need help! :) My sister-in-law is getting married in May and has asked me to be a bridesmaid. We're buying our own dresses and I need some help! The dress needs to be black with some white (more black than white) and modest. Since it's an outdoor wedding, I'd like it to be made from a lightweight materialMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-86385427686369147272010-03-02T14:52:00.001-05:002010-03-02T14:54:13.286-05:00Inspired By CoralI got an e-mail this morning about how Banana Republic is in love with coral right now:
I was instantly smitten. I checked out the stuff they had at BR, and frankly, was not impressed. I decided to throw together my own collected of tantalizingly coral pieces. Coral is such a springy color, and I love to see how different brands interpret it -- orangey salmons, rosy pinks, Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-61797277209297771022010-03-01T11:59:00.009-05:002010-03-01T18:50:04.886-05:00eShakti Review & Giveaway!After writing this first post about eShakti, an online store that offers customizable clothing in an array of sizes and styles, their marketing department contacted me and asked if I'd like to do a review of their site. To be honest, I could barely contain my excitement! They sent me a dress similar to this one, but as you can see, mine is mustard instead of canary yellow.
Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com127tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-22239601733313857052010-02-28T08:45:00.002-05:002010-03-01T12:36:34.235-05:00Whoops!I accidentally published a post that I thought was scheduled for tomorrow! I'm so sorry for all the confusion -- that post {including my first-ever giveaway!} will be posted later, so be sure to check back! Thank you.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-4397381913468725752010-02-24T14:10:00.009-05:002010-02-24T14:14:59.413-05:00Wishlist: Swimsuits Under $100I know I shouldn't indulge my thoughts about summer weather and swimsuits right now. For one thing, it's supposed to snow this afternoon {although, since the temperature was in the mid-60s two days ago, my best guess is that it won't even stick}, and thinking about warmer weather is almost torturous. For another, as my husband will quickly tell you, I don't need any more swimsuits.&Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-33658550730130751532010-02-23T15:15:00.001-05:002010-02-23T15:15:41.490-05:00Sale: The Limited Trenches, Skirts & MoreI noticed a wonderful sale going on at The Limited and thought I should share. {Mostly I only noticed because Chloe pointed it out to me, so I feel it's only fair that I pass the tip along.} Currently, all trench coats are 30% off, all skirts are $39.50, and you can get 20% off your entire purchase, including sale items, by entering coupon code 774 at checkout. {Definitely checkMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-9204166963364461192010-02-22T13:27:00.001-05:002010-02-22T13:28:02.600-05:00Valentine's Day OutfitChristian and I went to see the movie Valentine's Day about a week ago. While I didn't think it deserved an F from Entertainment Weekly, it also wasn't nearly as good as Love Actually, which it was clearly trying to imitate. {Side note: I heart Love Actually almost as much as I love watching edited movies. It's my second-favorite movie of all time, and my second-favorite Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-59540965959236791022010-02-18T12:25:00.000-05:002010-02-18T12:25:59.464-05:00Sale: 20% off J. Crew ClearanceJ. Crew is currently offering 20% off all Final Sale items with coupon code EXTRA20. Here are a few {okay, so more than a few -- I got a little carried away this time} of my favorite items on sale:
1. Wool felt cloche, $15.99 {link}
2. Toothpick ankle cord, $15.99 {link}
3. Tulle blossom art tee, $19.99 {link}
4. Silk lumiere cami, $23.99 {link}
5. Solid Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232226896568518535.post-57067146628106475022010-02-10T10:26:00.000-05:002010-02-11T11:30:31.847-05:00Sale: 50% off LoftI got the word today...
{I got the word via one of the many, many e-mail notifications I receive every day. They seem endless, but somehow they still never keep me as well informed as Chloe, who seems to know about every sale going on everywhere. By the way, she has created a new blog specifically to share shopping sales and secrets. It's amazing -- you should check it Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502995957638811707noreply@blogger.com4