Talbots - 25% off ends today

Today is the last day to save 25% at Talbots + free shipping.

Use 901158124 online. The promo is on the phone -- your phone, doesn't have to be Talbots' red phone and it's good in-store as well. If you don't have a coupon, my guess is they would have a coupon behind the register to apply one to your purchase. If they don't, that's absurd because it appears that many people got the card and there was no list to feel shunned about.


Here is a list of links to irl pics. I didn't get a chance to go thru these to see which still have stock available and which are sold out. I have more content, but no time right now. Be sure to check back.

Dresses
* Belted leopard-print sheath - on Ema
* Jacquard bow dress - Irl pics
* Lace sheath - on Ema
* Sleeveless sequin sheath - on 1 More Shopping Blog

Pants/Skirts
* Double-faced wool skirt - on Ema
* Silk rosette skirt - on 1 More Shopping Blog

Jackets/Outerwear
* Belted double-faced wool coat - on Shop With M
* Canvas jacket - Irl pics - This has been on sale for awhile, fyi.
* Double-breasted coat - Irl pics
* Grace fit corduroy jacket - Irl pics
* Grace Fit double-faced ruffled jacket - on 1 More Shopping Blog and on Shop With M
* Grace Fit Double-breasted velveteen jacket - Pics of the single-breasted velveteen in this post
* Kate fit boiled wool lady jacket - on Musings of a Cardiganista
* Leopard-print velvet coat - It sold out rather quickly w/Linda Evangelista modeling it. You might want to check out the irl pics if you want to keep your eye out for it in-person.
* Ruffled plaid jacket - on Shop With M
* Tweed jacket - Irl pics

Dresses
* Belted leopard-print sheath - on Ema
* Lace sheath - on Ema and on 1 More Shopping Blog
* Loop trim dress - Irl pics
* Tweed sheath (A20024) - on Musings of a Cardiganista and on Ema

Pants/Skirts
* Double-faced wool skirt - on Ema
* Signature Fit corduroy bootcut pants - on Shop With M
* Signature Fit Night Rinse trousers - on AppGal

Sweaters
* Gold-button cardi (A04024) - on Shop With M and on Ema

Tops
* Gold-button camp shirt - Shop With M
* Ruffled shirt - on Musings of a Cardiganista
* Ruffle plaid blouse - Irl pics


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Talbots - leather jacket

Talbots leather jacket (A12035) runs in regular, petite, woman & woman petite. The color choice is black.


Size 6P - The leather on this is beautiful. I didn't care fro the shoulder pads because I don't feel I need them. I don't think I buttoned the jacket, though. If I were getting it, I would probably try a 4P before finalizing size.

See also...For Joseph which comes in black, brown & grey.

Remember use 90026635 at Talbots.com for 20% off + $5 shipping thru 10/11. Click to print a coupon for in-store use. (Thanks, Bianca!) Shipping is free on the red phone if you don't see your size in-store. 

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Talbots - tweed weave jacket

Talbots tweed weave jacket (A18024) runs in regular, petite, woman and woman petite. It looks like the navy is sold out. The colors that remain are green, yellow and ivory.


Ivory - 4P - I was hopeful that this would look good, but I didn't get 'the feeling.' It may be that the ivory color created a boxy look. I would want to wear this open for sure. It looks so much better on Shop With M.

In case you missed my sidebar pic, check out the python-embossed studded pumps.

They also come in a teal color (ltd sizes remain) and black. I wear 7.5 and these fit perfectly, so I'd say TTS. FYI, if you have shoes that are close to fitting, but not quite you should try the Band-Aid friction block stick. It works well. I've tried putting on lotion to prevent blisters, but it's not the same as the Band-Aid stuff. You can find it in the pharmacy section at Target along w/the shoe inserts & such. Just want to share the pic so you can know what to look for. Back to Talbots. They've definitely bumped their shoes up, so be sure to check them out.


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Talbot's - loop trim dress

Talbot's loop trim dress comes in 6 colors and is on -- wait for it -- final sale. Sorry to say. Tal used to have a very lax return policy and they changed it, upsetting many customers. I don't know what the exact time frame is. It's 90 days to return to store, until it's on finale sale. I can see retailers wanting to clear merchandise once and for all. At least with Talbot's, you have a 90% chance of trying on the item in store whether you're regular, petite, woman or woman petite. Also, things aren't released and then put immediately on final sale. I also have to add that Talbot's was crystal clear in letting customers know in advance that their policy was changing. I recall them telling me when I was in the store. My mom even told me and she has very few pieces from the store. She shopped Talbot's Kids for my nieces & nephews, so she knew all about the stores closing and so on.

Gelato

Black - Size 4 - This is a regular size 4, not petite. I think I'd want a 6P, but I'm not sure. I really liked the dress. A lot. This is the type of dress I'd like to wear when running errands. With our Cali Casual attire, I could get away w/sleek patent flip flops or flats and it would look good. I'd swap that thin belt out and put on a patent leather one.

Thanks for those of you who've let me know that you're enjoying a shift in focus here. Molly & I had a lil' conversation on Facebook. One thing she said is:

"Talbots is pretty good but I do wish they would explore some of the J Crew colors like chartreuse and sienna. I think the palette is still a little old ladyish."

Totes! I totally agree with that, Molly. There's something that doesn't seem exactly right about the clothing in past times and I'd have to say color was a factor. Hopefully Talbot's will enrich the palette and explores new tones as well. One thing at a time, I suppose.

If you're digging Talbot's, become a fan on Facebook. They drop news -- including promos -- there in addition to circulating them via email. And to see more irl Talbot's pics, visit Rose @ 1 More Shopping Blog.


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To continue to be clear, Talbot's has sponsored a couple of giveaways here. I have received this dress, 2 pairs pairs of jeans and a bracelet (I recently gave away to a reader) for hosting the giveaways. 

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Talbots - double-breasted coat

Talbots double-breasted coat runs in regular & petite sizes. I only see black online. I'm pretty sure the camel was offered online at one point.

Size 2P - Super in love. I couldn't believe how much I loved this. So in love that I put it on hold and went home. I finished gathering clothing to consign & sell. After completing that task, I went back to get it a couple days later. I wanted to be sure to pay w/my debit card & not have it sitting on a charge by chance. Also, it was an excellent motivator to purge! G Money loves this jacket as well and together we conjured up images of driving in the gentle breeze on an ocean highway in a convertible, sunglasses on and scarf tied just so. Um, only me in the scarf. :-)-- oh, I grabbed 4P to try, but 2P was definitely much better. I had very light layers on, but I'd still say size down at least one.

It's so cozy & comfortable. It's almost a pity that we're currently having temps in the 90s. So glad I secured this for my coat collection. It won't be sitting among the others ignored, though. Now this is one of the ones they should have called Jackie, Grace or Kate. Grace, I think. The bracelet sleeves will not be practical for some, but you know you're suppose to wear them with with gloves like these , these or these pretties.

See also...
* Armand Bosi Dos
* ASOS
* DKNY
* Tara Jarmon
* TopShop
* TopShop - mohair blend


Remember to save 20% off + $5 shipping on your purchase at Talbots with 90026635. If you call CS from the store's red phone, your order will ship for free. Thank you, Bianca, for sharing a printable coupon to use in-store. Be sure to take the coupon with you and be sure to save it for multiple use thru 10/11. The code listed here expires on that day as well.


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Let's Talk - Tal

Let's talk Tal as in Talbots. I'll warn you. I'm wordy today.

For the record, I've always checked out the offerings at Talbots. In the past I tried to steer my mom there because she's very petite, but I found that I liked the styles more than she did. Even though I liked some things, I agree w/everyone who has said that Talbots reads as older. So I can't say even 5% of my clothes are from the store. I have some thong sandals that have lasted for eternity now. I recently got some things during a great sale this summer. I will definitely check out the outlet now that I have an idea of what works for me or not. And going back to last year -- I really loved this brocade jacket. I will admit that peer perception in the blogosphere influenced me and I ended up returning it. I wish I had been secure enough to like Talbots and the jacket, without caring what people thought. I go in and out of being secure in my style and that was a weaker moment, perhaps.

I am really enjoying the redesigned Talbots. The last time I went into the store, one of the SAs who recognizes me stopped me to let me know that there would be some exciting new merchandise coming. She was practically breathless and she told me they had just watched a cool video. She said, you are going to die. Die? Fo' reels? It sounded extreme. I mean, I was standing right there w/her in Talbots. Well, I got pretty pumped when I saw this video (mind your speakers). The SA may have been talking about that. The song in the video reminds me of one of my anthems, How Ya Like Me Now. I'm not in marketing, btw, but who the heck is doing their videos and other marketing copy. I really love it. The store vibe hasn't caught up w/their newer designs, but they are trying w/the in-store music, which I like a lot. Hip beats, not nesc recognizable lyrics or recognizable artist. I call it vacation music because I can float away in my mind and not be bound by memories of high school (thanks, Loft, kinda not, for the 80s music) or feel that I should recognize that latest Disney singer, but I don't. I won't sit up here and say I'm a complete Talbots convert. After all, during my last visit I saw the requisite white haired husband who fell asleep in the chair while his beloved shopped. Our napper of the day had a cane & everything. (slaps knee, mine not his).  It's almost like a record scratching in a song that's trying to groove. I felt bad for his wife who was very sad that she couldn't find anything. Sister, I know what it's like to feel deserted by a friend...errr...retailer. And I have to say, it feels like a mashup with a much older woman holding something up to herself in the mirror and I come along to do the same. It's a funny picture. Little does she know I'm not quiiiiite as far from her in age as she thinks and more conservative than my hair & clothes give off. I've felt like I'm eavesdropping when I read Talbots Facebook page, watching their customers adapt to the change or feel deserted. So I've been thinking about their company specifically and in the abstract, over the past few weeks, if not longer.

The video uses words such as re-imagine, refresh, reinvigorate, redirection, re-envision, and reaffirm. I like that I haven't seen the word sassy yet. That would make me cringe. But back to the vid. I know many of the classic Talbots customers already feel deserted by the new style direction and that video may seem to be another indication that they have been spurned. From their perspective. At first I thought, oh well, too bad for the customer. They'll have to look elsewhere. Talbots must adapt or become a dinosaur. They already closed Talbots Kids. I got over the too bad idea and decided that the customer shouldn't feel spurned. In my eyes, Talbots has set forth a call to action. They haven't said buh-bye, cya later. Uh uhn. Talbots is challenging you/me/us to be better. As in, We dare you to be better because we know you've already been doing it with fitness and your overall health. Now turn it up w/the clothes if you haven't already. And if you haven't, we'll show you how. I guess for me this goes deeper than a retailer's clothing redesign. We have had discussions, shall we say, in G'household about what I'm wearing. G Money wonders why I'm getting 'dressed up' to...I dunno, run errands. I've come to realize that anything that's not jeans is dressed up in California. Well, what the heck am I saving all of my beautiful clothes for? Surely not the funeral. I want to be in them as much as I can while I'm good & alive. My cousin & I have discussed this quite a bit as she goes thru similar conversations w/her husband. The men don't get it. Actually, rapper Drake gets it, and tells us about it in his song Fancy (fixed link). -- Oh, OH! Yes, Gigi is writing a post about Talbots and connected a rap song to it. Mmmm hmmm. Oh yes, I did. I'm a jazz , ambient & house person. My rap is limited to the 80s, but I have definitely adopted Fancy as one of my anthems. If you choose to listen to the song, focus on the lyrics if the music doesn't suit you. Drake gets it.
  
I guess in short I want to be fabulous. Not I want to be on a reality show fabulous. Not to be flashy fabulous. Just feel fabulous and feel like I look fabulous. It doesn't mean throwing on a ton of rhinestone jewelry or wearing a short miniskirt. It means feeling good in the cut of clothing I'm in, whether I have an extra 10 lbs on my frame or not. When my cousin & I talk, we ask what the other is wearing or has recently worn. It's nice to feel appreciated, have someone to geek out on fashion with (looking at you, readers) and also to be encouraged to look my best. I really appreciate my cousin saying, It's ok to be great. And I'm going to be great right alongside you, even if I'm in another state. 

Dude, I know. Long. I can't help it. I'm fired up as of late when I think about (banned retailer here). In short, I've always had my own style that was a mix of retailers & vintage stores. I've also always felt strongly about making sure my money goes to companies that appreciate my business. Somewhere along the way I've let both of these slide a bit. Not too long ago I overhauled my wardrobe and dressed head-to-toe in one retailer, with pride. I also played retail roulette with said company. I still love them, but I'll be rethinking these facts. Thanks, Tal, for challenging me to think outside my box. In multiple ways.

What do you think about the 'new' Talbots? What about the role of clothing in your life? Obviously it's of some importance if you're here. Are you as expressive, fashion forward or just plain fabulous as you want to be in how you dress? Or do you keep it repressed? Or maybe you never really thought about it...


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Yes, Talbots has sponsored a couple of giveaways here. I have received this dress, 2 pairs pairs of jeans and a bracelet (recently gave away to a reader) for hosting the giveaways. I haven't been in touch w/Talbots since the most recent contest and I've never discussed the redesign with anyone at the company. These are my views and they're not compensating me financially or in product.

Talbots - tweed jacket

Talbots tweed jacket (C27031) comes in 2 color patterns. As with many Talbots items, it runs regular, petite, woman & woman petite.

Brown-park tweed

Brown-park tweed - I'm not sure what size I'm in. Sorry about that. My guess is that this was a 6P and had a better fit than the one below. Thumbs up on this color pattern, which read as a purple blend in the room. I would try nude rose tones &  purples with it.

Black-park tweed - Size 4P - There are snap buttons & I like that. I didn't like this color/pattern, but it could be the fit. It might be a smaller size than the one above. I imagine the jacket makes a nice suit w/the matching skirt. I don't have enough formality in my work to wear both pieces at once and would probably wear the jacket solo if I were buying it. Check it out on Shop With M and on 1 More Shopping Blog.

See also...

* Chico's
* Guess
* Loft
* The Limited


If you're shopping Talbots, use 900266335 for 20% off + $5 shipping thru 10/11. Remember, if you go into the store & use the red phone, shipping is free. I recommend signing up for the Talbots Classic Red Rewards. It's free and there is no annual fee. You earn 1/2 point for every $1 spend and are able to earn rewards in $25 increments. Double points right now thru 10/11, btw. You're also entitled to a 10% birthday discount. I love this program because I don't have to open a line of credit. If you are interested in opening a Talbots charge, you can read about the benefits online. There are more benefits if you choose to open a credit card. For example, I think the b-day discount jumps to 15%. You might also ask a SA or an online rep about cardholder sales as mentioned in the benefits table online. I don't know anything about them. I imagine they actually do exist, unlike other retailers we know.  

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