Sunday, December 4, 2011

Holiday Madness


Yesterday my friend Genny and I headed to the Michigan City Outlets in Indiana. The two stores I was really excited to visit were J Crew and Coach. We got to the Outlets as soon as they opened and were the only ones in J Crew which was nice. I picked up a sweater, skirt, and shirt for my husband.

Then we headed to the Coach store. It was literally a madhouse. Most items were 40%-50% off with an additional 30% off coupon and then an additional 10% off that at the register. Women were literally grabbing fistfuls of bags. I was the second person in line and waited for 30 mins while two women argued the price of each individual item they wanted to purchase with the cashier and one woman kept shopping while at the register. I got so fed up I had to leave, but then came back and waited in line again like a crazy person myself in order to purchase a Christmas present and this navy leather bag. The purse was marked at $190 and came to $59 at the register. Whew. Worth it?

16 comments:

Kate Lasater said...

Totally worth it. That bag is a great classic!

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Satin And Salt said...

LOVE that bag especially at the price!!! Im honestly a big jealous of your score! That looks like an actual coach bag too. I feel like the coach outlet in my area sells lower end merchandise than the actual coach store. Happy holiday shopping!

-Nico

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Style, She Wrote said...

Totally worth it! $59 is a great price for any Coach bag, especially one that will be stylish for years to come (like yours). xo style, she wrote

leFiligree said...

other coach shoppers at the outlets are the worst!! but i'd say the price for a leather purse is good...coach needs to do something about the store experience though. it's bringing down their brand.

Daniela said...

The price was definitely worth it! I have zero patience though, I wouldn't have gone back. lol

Sarah Stright said...

Wow, that's a really great deal! I'd say it was worth it. I'm a new follower :) Stop by my blog some time and say hi (and follow back if you're interested).
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natasha {schue love} said...

Wow what a steal!! I can only imagine what a madhouse it was though!!

Kristyn said...

Love that purse! An what a deal, that makes it so much better.

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Bravoe Runway said...

WOW you did great, $59 for a brand new coach bag? The holidays are crazy at the outlet mall for sure!

Meggan of Lila Grace said...

Oh my word! That sounds like quite an experience! The Coach outlet near me is like that too...they actually have a "velvet rope" to keep people in line before getting entrance to the store! Love the Michigan City Outlets, I used to go there when I went to MSU! xo

Erika said...

Coach for $59? Hello, totally worth it! :)

Fashionistable said...

Well worth it. That was an amazing discount. I am intrigued by the the fact that you bought a sweater, skirt and shirt for your husband in the 1st store. Does he look good in his new skirt? :-) Xxxx

Lidiya said...

Your bag is absolutely perfection, very chic <3
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Emily | Recently said...

ABSOLUTELY worth it! You'll have it forever!

Pretty Little World said...

We have a Coach outlet about 25 minutes from here, and I almost never go anymore because it's usually full of craziness. People just wander around with huge armfuls of bags, and as you said, checkout takes forever.

SassyUptownChic said...

Very much worth it! You got a great price for it. I hate when women start arguing over something. If a person wants it that badly, just give it to them. No need to raise your blood pressure.
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