Dress To Impress With Talbots ($250 Gift Card Giveaway!)
September 21, 2009 by Erika
Filed under Fashion & Style, Featured, Giveaways, Shoes
Red Chair Confessions has been creating quite a bit of buzz in the blogosphere with their fun videos that piqued the curiosity of almost everyone who watched them, including me! I had no idea who was behind the fun videos that were clearly taking the web by storm, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was Talbots!
Apart from the fact that I once had a $300 blue jean emergency on the emergency credit card my parents gave me in college (look, NOT buying them would have been like losing money – they were on SALE!) I do have a different confession to make – and it’s this:
I thought only teachers and moms shopped at Talbots. Oh, wait. I am both a teacher and a mom. Hmm.
In all seriousness, I never really gave the place a chance! There is a Talbots a mere half of a mile from my house, and I never bothered to step foot inside of it. Which, really, is crazy, considering how much I adore shopping. And the teacher/mom thing aside – honestly I just never really thought about trying Talbots when I was looking for new clothing.
But, um, wow, I was so wrong! Last week I ran into Talbots, shaking the rain from my hair and turning around to close my umbrella before I turned around and saw them. It was love at first sight. I’m talking about the most exquisite pair of brown leather riding boots, with perfect gold buckle accents on each side. Clutching my $250 gift card, I hurried forward and asked the salesgirl for a size 9.5, praying they would fit. Naturally, they didn’t, but the size 9 did! Sweet victory!
Elated with the discovery of my gorgeous new best friends, I continued browsing the store, wishing that I had a good reason to buy a new wool coat. (I live in Louisiana, sweatshirts and light jackets are about all we need, sadly.) I moved on to the sale section, and snagged a nice black and white summer dress (which I wore today!) and a couple of sleeveless tops to carry me through the fall season.
I also loved the pink sheath dress and pencil skirt, I wish I could have taken them both home! Pinks and purples are great fall colors, and I just think both of these items would go a long way towards updating a basic wardrobe with a young, chic look. I loved the tailored look of the clothing, but that it was still young and even a bit edgy. I fell in love with some of the bold colored items, including a mustard-colored jacket, and was even tempted to bring home some leopard-print shoes. Overall, I was very impressed with the selection, and I think if you haven’t been to Talbots, or haven’t been in a while, then it’s time to check it out!
So, want a fall wardrobe makeover for yourself? Talbots is giving away one lucky Chic Shopper Chick reader a $250 gift card to shop online or in one of their stores! So, how do you win? Well, you can go check out the contest rules but it boils down to this: Click on over to Talbots.com and them come back here to let me know what your favorite items are!! You can also enter by tweeting the URL to this post, and including the hashtag #redchairconfessions so that we can find it!
This contest ends on September 28th, at 11:59 pm CST.
I like the wingtip boots in ivory! Thanks!
I really love the The Herringbone jacket! Thanks!!
Love the zebra print double-handed bag
I love the Grey denim jeans, the Paisley tunic and the Bit-trim leather ankle boots.
I’d love, love (and really need!) a Talbot gift card. I like the woven twill coat, pebbled leather satchel, and bit-trimmed heeled loafers.
Love the Lily Print Tee with the Flared Leg Jeans!!! Great weekend outfit! Thanks for the chance!
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I love the Croc booties and the Plaid bag.
Have shopped at Talbots for years and want to get the Ponte Knit Bateau Knit Dress- So Cute!!!
I could really use some jewelry. I especially liked the Multi-strand necklace.
I like the Wool Blend Trench!
I like the crinkled cotton tunic and the denim bootcut jeans.
I like the bootcut jeans!
I love the Crepe jersey twist-front dress and Quilted barn jacket!
I am so in love with the Quilted Barn Jacket!
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/The4Crows/status/4460790142
I love their Paisley Tunic!
They have a lovely selection of dresses, I love the Merino wool belted turtleneck dress and Tweed sheath!
I love the Grey denim jeans, the Paisley tunic and the Bit-trim leather ankle boots.
My favorites are the Woven twill jacket in harvest and Glen plaid trousers
I’d love to get the bootcut jeans. Thanks
I love the driving moccasins.
Tweet http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/4461768378
I really like the faux pearl necklace. It’s so pretty!
I would get my girlfriend the multi strand necklace. It would be a nice Christmas present. She loves jewelry
I think the ruffled polo is really cute. I love Talbots they have such nice clothes for work!
I tweeted http://twitter.com/LindzCS/status/4461909905
I like the looks of the brown leather riding boots. They just might fit.
I love their new Tweed Jacket!
I love the Jersey knit dress.
I would get the teardrop earrings for my wife. She loves Talbots and I would love it if she had $250 to shop there not on my credit card!
Tweet! http://twitter.com/Beejax/status/4461845863
I really like their umbrella. I wouldn’t spend $60 for an umbrella but with a gift card it would be a nice one to have.
Here’s my tweet http://twitter.com/Gstixy/status/4461868745
I love the Peacoat in black. I really like the lace print on the inside, so cute.
I don’t see my comment on here so I’m posting again…I really like the ruffled polo shirt. I think it’s such a cute top and I could wear it to work or on the weekends.
I am an e-mail subscriber.
I looked at the outfits and found this great combo: Lily print tee and Flared-leg jeans. I have no doubt a pair of ankle boots would complete the look!
I like the equestrian print tee.
Here’s my tweet http://twitter.com/DannyRMcD/status/4461882629
I liked their Caplet triple-strand necklace
tweeted
http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/4462846251
I like the Autumn link shirt and the paisley tunic.
I heart the Peacoat in black.
Jersey knit dress
I would like the zebra print double-handed bag.
I love Talbots! I really like the pointy toe flats I need some new comfy shoes I can wear to work and these are really cute!
Tweet Tweet http://twitter.com/DJanMom/status/4461894745
I would get my girlfriend the multi strand necklace for Christmas. She really like jewelry.
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Belted tweed coat and cable knit pull over sweater!