My Lucky Finds: Theory “Gratian” Chateau Blazer and Theory “Lindra” Chateau Pencil Skirt in 00

My Favorite suit for work is my Theory “Gratian” Lecture Tweed skirt suit that I went through a lot earlier this year to find. Read my post here. I was sick to my stomach because I wasn’t able to hunt down the 00 in that suit so when I came across the black version at the outlet this past weekend, I jumped at the chance to get the entire matching suit in 00. Before we get to that, here are some other things I scored on:

Here is a sneak  peek at my Banana Republic dress I scored in a 00P for only $32 and my LOFT necklace from the outlet on major clearance.
And this photo was taken on my BRAND NEW Canon EOS Rebel T2i  I just got! It’s amazing! I am still learning and it’s much different than a point and shoot BUT this photo was un-touched! It was snowing today in CA and so the lighting was really dark and poor but my camera was able to capture this! No photos of me until I get my remote which should be arriving this week!
I also got this snow leopard cardi in XSP from Ann Taylor for only $9.88 thanks to PetiteLG tweeting a pic of it:
I also scored a lizard brown skinny belt in XS for 50% off at AT outlet. And can I just vent for second? I asked the SA at Ann Taylor to just ring up the price on this cardi since the tag still said $39.99 and she rudely said, “Uh..I personally scanned and inventoried the entire store yesterday- it’s still $39.99.”  And she was NOT going to check for me! She rolled her eyes slightly as if I dared to ask her to actually do her job and double check the price! So I asked as politely as possibly while thinking really bad thoughts- “Can you please just  ring it up because I think it may be $9.88.” She scoffed at me and rudely takes the cardi to ring it up. Low and behold, it rang up for $9.88! If I had more time, I probably would have said a few words but I was in a super big rush. So lesson here: ALWAYS have the SA scan the item to check the price because it’s happened to me so many times where the price tag says one thing and then it rings up much cheaper! 
Here is my new lovely find: Theory “Gratian” Chateau Blazer in 00. Was $395, on sale for $197.50 plus 15% off = $167.87 
Yes it is expensive but totally worth it because the fit is so perfect. All I have to tailor is the sleeves and it’s perfect! My Theory Tweed Blazer in a 0 is slightly too big and the skirt in 0 is way too wide. I knew if I was to pass on this entire suit, that I would forever regret it and have to spend months hunting it down.
Here is the tag as a reference!
Here is the matching skirt: Theory “Lindra” Chateau skirt in 00. Was $200, on sale for $100 plus 15% off= $85
Not bad at ALL for a 00 Theory skirt that only needs the hem to be taken up! OMG I am sooooo excited. I don’t have a black skirt suit that I love and that fits perfectly so this is a great investment for me. I know I will get so much use for many years!
Here is the tag for reference. Sorry for the not so great shots but I am still learning to use my new SLR camera🙂 I will make sure to take before and after photos of this skirt suit untailored and tailored to show you the difference. I think this past weekend was my last big shopping trip. I may rest my wallet and spending for awhile now:)
Check this out- snow in Southern CA! I haven’t seen snow since I moved from the cold Midwest! How cool!
 Hope everyone had a great New Year celeb!!!
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  1. Great finds! I am glad you were able to find the AT cardigan. The Theory blazer and skirt are lovely. Such great deals too! I am looking forward to see the photos of you taken with the new camera.

  2. Great finds!!! I am so jealous you found 00 at a Theory outlet (some people have all the luck :))

    Love the rest of your haul too and can't wait to see some modeling pictures taken with your brand new camera!

  3. Wow – great deals and super finds! Yay for the new camera – the blue of the BR dress really pops in the photo and is absolutely gorgeous!

  4. I'm so envious! you always find great Theory clothes at amazing prices.

    Yeah…I would have given that SA a piece of my mind! Some people need to be put in their place, esp snobby SA.

  5. Congrats on the camera!! Alright, now I'm going to peruse every detail of your photos because I'm eyeing that camera myself too 😉

    Great hauls from the outlet. Can't wait to see your modeling pics!

  6. Wow, you really scored in your trip to the outlet!! Contests on finding the Theory pieces and I can't wait to see the matching suit in you! And good work getting the SA to ring up that cardi again. 🙂

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  7. woww theory outlet, that's amazing! Ive never been to one but now I'd love to go. usually the outlet places I go to doesn't have petite sizes 🙁

  8. Congrats on finding the Theory suit set, and all your other great finds!!

    I love the blue pairing! Can't wait to see the whole thing! You tease! :p

    Ugh about the sa at Ann Taylor! My one and only Ann Taylor experience in Vegas was NOT good! I rarely send complaint emails, and this caused me to. No one greeted me or offered assistance. There were two or more women working, and only one other customer. I even had a conversation with my husband within earshot of a sa about how I was trying to find my sister a sweater! Still nothing! Grr! Ok, now my vent is over. :p

    Love the snow pics! It snowed in Vegas this week, too! It did not stick for too long, though. Just enough to get my students all hyped up in the morning. Hehe!