Romeo & Juliet Couture Strapless Leopard Maxi

Source:  Anniesez.com

Size: S

Material: 100% Polyester

Retail: $165

Sale: $29.99 + 25% off at Loehmanns

Went to three Loehmanns (while searching for sunglasses) . . . and saw this at each, which only had sz mediums.  Called another one that was relatively nearby, which had a small.  Unfortch, it didn't look so good on . . . poofed funny.  Length was fine though.  Sigh, sorely disappointed.

A -- 6/1/11: Don't like the print on this one, and don't like the obvious smocking, makes it look cheap.

Romeo & Juliet Couture Black Chiffon Pleated Ruffled Blouse

Source: 15dollarstore.com

Size: S
Material: 100% Polyester

Retail: $88
Price: $15
S&H: $6.95

Felt this top deserved its own entry, separate from the other R&JC post (linked), though all the same feelings/sentiments apply.  Wouldn't want this one, though, bc I want ivory/cream, goddammit!

Oarrrrr, I can get this in blk, the other in cream, and pat myself on the arse for bringing "variety" into my life . . . the two involve diff styles + colors, amirite?!

A -- 2/16/11: Omg the DVF Pintura is like 10000x better than this, this looks like a castoff from F21!

Romeo & Juliet Couture Ivory Puff Sleeved Ruffled Chiffon Blouse

Source: 15dollarstore.com

Size: S
Material: 100% Polyester

Retail: $72
Price: $15
S&H: $6.95

Okay, I know you already hate this, but hear me out!  I have a special place in my heart for R&J Couture -- one of my first "nicer" pieces was R&JC, purchased off of bluefly.  I still wear the damn babydoll dress to this day, thankyouverymuch.  And, as you already know, this encompasses one of my wishlist items:  (1) cream; (2) sheer; and (3) lacy/ruffles.  I've seen this at Loehmanns for $40, but felt it was waaaay too much for basically half a shirt since it's sheer.  While $20ish ($15 + $7 S&H) is a lot more rsbl, I still wouldn't want to pay anymore than $10.  C'mon, pls turn up on ebay for uber cheap . . .

Btw, google'd to see how legit 15dollarstore was . . . reviews seem okay, and I've ran across this site quite a few times in the past.  Meh . . .

A -- 2/16/11: Okay 1) this is not cream, it is a harsh, glaring white; 2) w/all the ruffles/layers, it actually looks not so sheer; and 3) the arrangement of ruffles in the front looks haphazard and poorly constructed.  $10 max only bc of the $10 rule.