Success @ STA Philly

Last weekend I had the pleasure of stopping by the Philadelphia location of Second Time Around for the first time.  My excitement about visiting the boutique was compounded by the fact that the STA is in the middle of its Summer Clearance Sale, with most items at 50% off.

Needless to say, my shopping trip was a huge success.  I was not surprised to see that, in comparison to the tiny NYC locations, the Philly store was enormous! 

Why STA is awesome Part 1: The Spoils

H&M Cotton Tank, $5

The straps of this sand colored top resemble rope, giving the tank a unique look.  It's a bit skimpy, but it'll look great with a plain white tank underneath, or with a bikini top at the beach! 

J. Crew Sequined Top, $13

This slate blue super-comfortable cotton top covered in sequins, will add pizzazz at work when paired with a pencil skirt.  I will also wear it out at night with skinny jeans or cropped shorts. 

 

Banana Republic Leather Belt, $10
Cream colored, embossed snake pattern, I’ll get into my belt obsession later… This neutral belt will save the day in many future what-to-wear predicaments!

BCBG Sheer Top, $15 Paisley has always been one of my favorite prints, and this beautiful white and lavender blouse with deep purple buttons on the sleeves and down the front is gorgeous and versatile!  See point #3 of my Budgeting Basics post for why this piece is an especially great investment.

BCBG Silk Top, $30

This deep coral sleeveless top will be wonderful for work.  The asymmetrical collar with fun little buttons is the best part.

J. Crew Cotton Shorts, $18 

These were only 10% off but the fit was perfect so I had to buy!  The shorts also came with a white belt that can be switched out for other colorful options.

Why STA is awesome Part 2: The Cost

Because almost everything was half-off, my receipt total fell from $165 to $78.  Then, I was able to use my latest referral credit ($20) from the Mott Street location as well as credit from sold items ($35) at the Thompson Street boutique.  Finally, I had ten points on my Frequent Buyer Card which brought my total down another $10.  My final bill for all five items?  $13.

Sadly I did not have enough time to look through the back section of the store which was completely devoted to clearance items.  I have big plans to root around back there on my next trip!