I just returned from the sale and goodness it was crazy! I thought fall was supposed to be a bit more tame!
We got tickets for this morning last night; I heard people had been camping out since Tuesday for a line number ticket; crazy!!! We got there around 5:15 and were out by 6:15! We were numbers 145 & 146; they said they were giving out 500 last night! (but only expecting 250 to show up).
Well, this morning at 6 I was glad we went yesterday! There were those with line numbers and then those without, and the line was so long for those without. So, we lined up at 6 upstairs and then they began taking groups downstairs to the other line outside of the sale. Well, I was a smidge perturbed since I was told yesterday by Lilly employees if we came later than 6:15 or so, we would lose our spot in line and our line number would be void! Well, lo-and-behold, from 6:15 until almost 7 people with line numbers were coming down and getting in line where their numbers were. I couldn't believe it! If I had known I could have moseyed down at the last second I could have slept in more!!
Well, anywho, we got into the sale around 7:10 and began shopping! I avoided the samples tables for the most part because those people are crazy! Grabbing and shoving and just throwing one of everything into their bags and carts. Its so rude and unladylike.
I got a bunch of great fall pieces from the past season but was bummed some that I had been eying were not there and others I already bought were. Win some, lose some I suppose.
I'm at work now, but when I get home, I will post pictures of my haul!!! I'm already wearing my Murfee Scarf in Catch of the Day Pink Toile.
Was anyone else there??? Did you get some great deals?
xxAmy
Valley Forge Convention Center finally updated the Lilly warehouse sale posting and we have details for line number distribution; the doors will open at 9 AM and numbers will be handed out at 6 pm. Now, I'm trying to be reasonable but how am I supposed to work to pay for my new Lilly if I'm supposed to be in line all day waiting for a number! I will probably get there around 3 or so and just hope its early enough to get a number for Friday morning.
Here are the details...
I am getting so excited; as usual!
Anyone else going???
xxAmy
The future DH and I went to the sale at 6 this morning (I was going to get a number yesterday, but I drove by the VFCC around 2:30 pm and the line was wayyy over 300 so I kind of thought a number was out of the question). We then stood in line about one and a half hours; through which, the DH was amazing. No complaining or anything :)
We got in and I was done in 45 minutes. There were NO samples by the time I got in (which in the fall I went Wednesday after work around 4 and there were about 4 full racks left!!) And in the men's it was SLIM pickings! The DH was very disappointed; he likes the ties and swim trunks.
So, I ended up getting a new pair of basic white McKims, a pair of cute eye of the tiger wedge sandals, four dresses, three skirts, five sweaters, a table cloth, a new fleece, a quilted white vest, six key chains (five for bridesmaids gifts and one for me!), five matching makeup bags (both in the Not So Crabby print), a few plate and napkin sets (which were a good deal for summer parties), three packs of Christmas Cards, two Murfee scarves, a new beach tote that I don't need and a gift for my secret pen pal buddy from the facebook group where you switch addresses and send gifts to another person! So fun! And I feel like I am forgetting something; it was a decent sale for me; but I was disappointed at the lack of newer summer dresses (and well, dresses, skirts and pants, new or old) in the sizes other than 0, 2 & 4. I am none of those and there weren't as many racks of the other sizes as there were of those. The dresses I got were ones that came out a month or two ago, which isn't bad but the one, I got the last one out in one of them. I found that incredulous considering it wasn't even 8 AM. I know they restock all the days but I assumed as an early shopper, I would get some of the better prints. And luckily I have the ability to wear either a 9 or a 9.5 because the only shoes were 6, 6.5, 9.5, 10, 11, and even some 12. It was crazy. But there were about 3 tables full of small originals tote (I think they were that tote anyway, I didn't bother with looking because I already have a regular and small tote). There were also very few boxes of what I would call 'little extras'; things like key chains, mirrors, pins, etc. There was one box of key chains for $5 each (which is why they are going to be bridesmaids gifts) but that was it. The fragrance sets were $19 and not too many of those left; a small box of irregular Murfee scarfs for $40 (of which I got two because I wouldn't find anything wrong with the ones I looked over!), more stationary (some picture cards and Christmas card sets) and some plate and napkin things. I was unimpressed.
Well, I will post pictures of my "haul" tomorrow. I am so beat from getting up at 5AM!
What did you all get???
xx Amy
PS, Can't get to the warehouse sale??? Enter Trish's giveaway over at Pink Preppy Lilly Lover to win a beach towel, an umbrella, and cute drink umbrellas!!
Ever have one of those days where you just clean EVERYTHING and then purge your closets??? Well, that was my day. I cleaned the bathrooms, bedroom, living room, kitchen and ran out of steam to do the dining room (that has become wedding central, so no real use in cleaning until after the wedding!!). Then purged my closets and drawers in anticipation of all the goodies I will be getting on Wednesday! I am giddy with excitement; I am not fresh our of college anymore and since my work is paying for my master's degree, I have money saved to SPEND my buns off (if only losing weight was so easy!!). Then I went to work at 2; yeah, I did all that before NOON! I don't know what got into me!
I am trying to convince a girl I work at ks with to come with me since she is off; the (oh so very soon to be!) DH has no problem going shopping with me, but the warehouse sale has proved to be a bit too much for him! He gets scared of all the frantic Lilly women and their zeal for Lilly!
In other news, I am doing both of my finals for class this Monday or Tuesday and then I will be done with the Spring quarter and have two weeks off before the Summer quarter begins! Ugh, it never ends it feels like. Just (hopefully) three more quarters of three classes at a time and I will be done! I can't wait to get my MLIS, I feel like some lowly nothing in the library world without it. :(
Well, tomorrow is going to be a looong one; I will be attempting to take two finals in one day so I can enjoy the Lilly week ahead!
xxAmy
A month ago, I began a different schedule at work; 9 - 5. It was horrible; and I got home every night and just passed out! I am now back to 730 - 330 and after walking and bathing Lily (she was not a happy pup!!) I was flipping through channels and rediscovered Ina Garten, host of Barefoot Contessa on food network. She is so fun and lovely! I had forgotten how much I enjoyed her show. So in honor of this, I am making one of my favorite recipes from her show! The Deeply Chocolate Gelato is so delicious! Find it here.
So Yummy!
Next, I was on fb today and saw Under the Palm Tree's Memorial Day promo and omg...Put UNDER THE PALM TREE in the Order Notes section to receive the following on all purchases: Spend 200 - get 50 off, 300 - get 100 off, 400 - 150 off, 500 - 200 off, 600 - 250 off etc, and 1000 - get 450 off!! All in-stock merchandise applies - spring, summer, basics, Lifeguard Press, and SALE!
So excited! Unfortunately, they don't have this dress I stumbled upon searching the Lilly site to see if I missed any new things I must have! And I love this Janet Lurex dress!
I need to decide if I want to order from UTPT or hold out for the Warehouse Sale that will be here in TWO weeks! OMG! I feel like I was just at the fall warehouse sale. Since I will be done school by then, I am going to try to go Wednesday morning at 5AM. That's right. I am going to be one of those crazy people at the Valley Forge convention center at an ungodly hour for the sake of LILLY! Anyone else going???Well, random post, but then again, it was a random day for me!xxAmy
Was anyone else there??? Did you get some great deals?
