RETIRED - The Official VS, Express, Beauty & more Thread

nerdicus

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07-31-2012 at 01:21 PM.

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Thanks so much!

It does work and it allowed me to a return/rebuy of the cross back dress

Sorry to hear about your BM dress troubles. At least you got a new dress!

But have to spend more $$

yay! and it's funny that you're right in between the 2 and the 4. sorry the 2 didn't work! i am still undecided about that dress - i have it in white and yellow and i can't decide which one i like better! for some reason i keep going back to the white, but i'm not sure if it's because i've just been looking for white stuff more this year. i love yellow but somehow that dress in yellow doesn't look as good... maybe it's a sign for me to return the dress - i'm not sure full skirts like that flatter my figure much.

and thanks. it's an annoying situation but what can i do... it's easier to just buy another dress. i was going to try that strapless belted dress from express as a backup, but it's not *exactly* the same shade of eggplant (it's got a bit more blue/a bit less red in it) and it's a pretty casual looking dress.

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I found a VS shirt still in the plastic bag. It hadn't even been opened.

I don't remember when I bought it. There's no way I'll be able to find a receipt & it's been too long for it to still be in my order history. They no longer even sell that style. It's now 2 sizes too big, so I don't have a use for it. Can it be returned for the lowest price it ever sold at, or should I just add it to my donate bags? I've never sent in a gift return or any type of return where the only info I had was on the plastic bag it's in.
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I'd be unhappy too. Every bridal shop I've dealt with has been totally inflexible. I don't know how they stay in business, with the poor CS they provide. I'm glad you can at least wear the dress. It would be even worse to be stuck with a dress that was useless to you.

do you delete your email confirmations? i usually search the item number in my emails to find the order number. you can find the item number on the bag. sometimes i'll search for the color code.

and yeah, bridal shops are like that, probably because they can. i really should have gone with nordstrom or something for bm dresses. or (and i've really been regretting this) using grey dresses and just having them find their own. grey is much easier to match in tone than eggplant. oh well...

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07-31-2012 at 01:44 PM.

How is everyone doing?

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I just placed an order and the coupon worked on clearance shoes for 13.99 ( already 80 % reg) . I ordered 3 pair of those and some accessories and other clothing items ( total was $204 it took of 100 and with tax it came out to be 111.xx- FS on $100 plus). I think its a great deal. It it for today only.

Oh and shopdiscover has 10% cb , plus you can always return it to store if you dont like it

Shoes linky [nyandcompany.com] and here [nyandcompany.com] it has very good reviews too. check out ladies...
K and Alvs - those are available in size 6 and going OOS fast.

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07-31-2012 at 02:29 PM.

My bra from MJR arrived with one cup inside the other. Naturally, the cup that was turned inside out is wrinkled. I guess I'll keep it, since I already requested to return the other 2. They still haven't approved that request. Anyone know how to get creases out of bra cups?

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Turns out I had a $50/$150 in my stash, so I caved. I'm worried about them pulling the B1G1 $29.90 sale. Does anyone know how long the B1G1 will last? I'm actually really shocked by how much I loved those jeans.

Edit: Actually, I bet that they switch sales on Monday nights. Last Monday, they had that jeans glitch. This Monday, they marked more dresses down. Perhaps Express is worth checking out late on Monday nights...or purchasing what is on sale before the next Monday.

Jeans have been on sale for awhile. I'm actually surprised they've been on sale for so long.

I ordered with a $40 off code, then they released $60 off $150 a couple days later. It didn't bother me though. The jeans I wanted had gone OOS once, & I didn't want to take a chance on that happening again. Sometimes, it's worth paying a little more to make sure you get what you want. I haven't tried the Rerock jeans. They look a little young for me online, but I haven't seen them in store. I'm glad you found some jeans you love.

Checking the site late on Monday nights is a good idea. I missed the jean glitch.

Unfortunately, I'm usually in bed by then.

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Call VS cs and ask them to search your account for the item if you have the number, which you should since you have the bag. I just did that a couple of weeks ago with an intem over a year old. Then, just fill out the return form that's on the site and drop it off at the store. You will get back what you paid on a gc.

Thanks for the tip, but I don't think that will work for me. The plastic bag I'm referring to is the clear bag online merchandise arrives in. I don't have the shipping bag. I should have been more specific. It doesn't help that I don't know, if I ordered it on DH's or my acct.

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07-31-2012 at 02:48 PM.

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My bra from MJR arrived with one cup inside the other. Naturally, the cup that was turned inside out is wrinkled. I guess I'll keep it, since I already requested to return the other 2. They still haven't approved that request. Anyone know how to get creases out of bra cups?

Thanks for the tip, but I don't think that will work for me. The plastic bag I'm referring to is the clear bag online merchandise arrives in. I don't have the shipping bag. I should have been more specific. It doesn't help that I don't know, if I ordered it on DH's or my acct.

You can get the wrinkles out by massaging the cups while washing. I think I've done it once and it worked. And I think other girls have done it before.

HBA was talking about the plastic bag, I think. The plastic bag that has the clothing item in will have the item number and the color code. Item number is usually 6 numerical digits. Color code is usually 3 digits with a letter and 2 numbers.

Also try nerdicus' way if you keep your email confirmations.

You can always take a picture of the plastic bag with the bar code and show us. I'm sure one of us girls can help you figure it out

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yay! and it's funny that you're right in between the 2 and the 4. sorry the 2 didn't work! i am still undecided about that dress - i have it in white and yellow and i can't decide which one i like better! for some reason i keep going back to the white, but i'm not sure if it's because i've just been looking for white stuff more this year. i love yellow but somehow that dress in yellow doesn't look as good... maybe it's a sign for me to return the dress - i'm not sure full skirts like that flatter my figure much.

and thanks. it's an annoying situation but what can i do... it's easier to just buy another dress. i was going to try that strapless belted dress from express as a backup, but it's not *exactly* the same shade of eggplant (it's got a bit more blue/a bit less red in it) and it's a pretty casual looking dress.

Awww, it's okay about the dress, I hope it will work out in the end, but no use crying over split milk with the grey dress. Plus, I'm sure your selection of eggplant will look great!

I thought you kept the teal cross back dress? That dress looked nice on you!! Perfect for summer and or winter outings/events! Personally, I'd prefer the white over the yellow because white prevails through all the seasons and is a classic color. But again, I don't own any yellow dresses...so maybe you shouldn't take my advice.

I tried both dresses on again with the bra I would wear for it and decided that the 2 shows back fat more

So I'm gonna keep the 4. Thanks for the suggestion though, but I think I would've always wondered had I not tried it. I've decided to go with the pushup strapless Pink bra + low back straps.

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07-31-2012 at 03:22 PM.

VS won't let me use my cert again, 1x-use per account crap. Really??? On the last day you're going to continue to pull this? Hating VS big time right now.

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I just got the MJR bra you linked. (Thanks for that.

) I haven't tried it yet. I'm almost afraid to. The bras I received from there last week were extremely disappointing. They weren't at all what I was expecting. I'm trying to return them, but they still haven't sent return authorization.

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Of course! I struggled finding a strapless that stayed close to the skin around the top of the cup too, and this one does it for me so I hope it does the same for you. As for the wrinkly cups- 1 of mine ended up w/ some wrinkling but it doesn't show through my clothing.

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I am sorry you are going through this. When I was forced to be in a friend's wedding, the dress shop made use order two sizes larger. I was upset because that is a lot of money for alterations. (I am short, so I was already going to have a lot chopped off the bottom. I guess, it is better to be too large than too small.
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I just love the way you phrased this. It reminds me that the bachelorette party for the crazy wedding is this weekend and the MOH/sister of the bride is acting like she's not going to go

Mine were ordered soooo big, you just hope after alterations they resemble something of the shape they were intended to be.

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I will most likely have to buy one of the samples from the store. This BM normally wears 2-4 - we ordered her a size 6 which may have worked had it actually followed the size chart. It doesn't. It fits like a size 4 in all the other bridesmaid dresses from this company. The other girls will fit into their dresses following the same formula. This one style is just smaller. They did not inform us of this, but since I didn't bring the girl in to be measured, they won't do anything about it. It is too late to order another dress.

But I guess on a brighter note, it fits me perfectly so I guess I have a new dress.

Bummer! Hate these stupid stores- they know they won't have return business so they can be total douchebags. I'm sure you'll figure it out to your satisfaction

I pick up my dress this week, size 6- hopefully the tatas fit!

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07-31-2012 at 03:44 PM.

If anyone here want my $10 cert shoot me a PM.

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nerdicus

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07-31-2012 at 04:00 PM.

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VS won't let me use my cert again, 1x-use per account crap. Really??? On the last day you're going to continue to pull this? Hating VS big time right now. Of course! I struggled finding a strapless that stayed close to the skin around the top of the cup too, and this one does it for me so I hope it does the same for you. As for the wrinkly cups- 1 of mine ended up w/ some wrinkling but it doesn't show through my clothing.

I just love the way you phrased this. It reminds me that the bachelorette party for the crazy wedding is this weekend and the MOH/sister of the bride is acting like she's not going to go

Mine were ordered soooo big, you just hope after alterations they resemble something of the shape they were intended to be.
Bummer! Hate these stupid stores- they know they won't have return business so they can be total douchebags. I'm sure you'll figure it out to your satisfaction

I pick up my dress this week, size 6- hopefully the tatas fit!

you should be fine, though they may be a bit squished. but since you sized up i think you'll be ok. unless it's a special one like the one my bm ordered, of course. but i think she just has a knack for choosing the most complicated dress.
gluck on the bachelorette! lmk if you want some paraphernalia... i have some leftover. ring toss anyone...? (we had the most fun with this one)

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07-31-2012 at 04:32 PM.

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1. Anyone know how to get creases out of bra cups?

2. Thanks for the tip, but I don't think that will work for me. The plastic bag I'm referring to is the clear bag online merchandise arrives in. I don't have the shipping bag. I should have been more specific. It doesn't help that I don't know, if I ordered it on DH's or my acct.

1. Hand wash and smooth it out with your hand, stretching it gently.
2. You don't need the shipping bag, just the plastic one the item was in. The item number will be on that, and then cs can search your account by that item number and give you the order number. If you're not sure which account, you may have to do it on both accounts, separately of course.

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You can get the wrinkles out by massaging the cups while washing. I think I've done it once and it worked. And I think other girls have done it before.

HBA was talking about the plastic bag, I think. The plastic bag that has the clothing item in will have the item number and the color code. Item number is usually 6 numerical digits. Color code is usually 3 digits with a letter and 2 numbers.

Also try nerdicus' way if you keep your email confirmations.

You can always take a picture of the plastic bag with the bar code and show us. I'm sure one of us girls can help you figure it out

Awww, it's okay about the dress, I hope it will work out in the end, but no use crying over split milk with the grey dress. Plus, I'm sure your selection of eggplant will look great!

I thought you kept the teal cross back dress? That dress looked nice on you!! Perfect for summer and or winter outings/events! Personally, I'd prefer the white over the yellow because white prevails through all the seasons and is a classic color. But again, I don't own any yellow dresses...so maybe you shouldn't take my advice.

I tried both dresses on again with the bra I would wear for it and decided that the 2 shows back fat more

So I'm gonna keep the 4. Thanks for the suggestion though, but I think I would've always wondered had I not tried it. I've decided to go with the pushup strapless Pink bra + low back straps.

Yep, that is it exactly.

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07-31-2012 at 06:46 PM.

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you should be fine, though they may be a bit squished. but since you sized up i think you'll be ok. unless it's a special one like the one my bm ordered, of course. but i think she just has a knack for choosing the most complicated dress.
gluck on the bachelorette! lmk if you want some paraphernalia... i have some leftover. ring toss anyone...? (we had the most fun with this one)

We'll see. It's a black dress so if they don't fit, maybe I'll just throw on a black bandeau to make it PG -rated

I'm afraid it's too late to pick up goodies from you since I'm in norCal already, but thanks for the offer

Sounds like a fun game!I don't think these girls are up for it, since my phallis play-dough sculpting activity got shot down

. So far, we'll be decorating panties for the bride (with messages for the groom or both), drinking, doing some sort of memorization activity... and that's it for 2 nights, 2.5 days. The bride does not want to ride in a car with me nor her sister (she's miffed that I didn't want to make plans w/ her for my b-day

). . .Ooooh man this is going to suck

1 month 'till it's all over.

I can make it

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07-31-2012 at 06:55 PM.

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We'll see. It's a black dress so if they don't fit, maybe I'll just throw on a black bandeau to make it PG -rated

I'm afraid it's too late to pick up goodies from you since I'm in norCal already, but thanks for the offer

Sounds like a fun game!I don't think these girls are up for it, since my phallis play-dough sculpting activity got shot down

. So far, we'll be decorating panties for the bride (with messages for the groom or both), drinking, doing some sort of memorization activity... and that's it for 2 nights, 2.5 days. The bride does not want to ride in a car with me nor her sister (she's miffed that I didn't want to make plans w/ her for my b-day

). . .Ooooh man this is going to suck

1 month 'till it's all over.

I can make it

i guess you'd better be ready to do a LOT of drinking to make the time go faster then!! that sounds like a not very fun party... luckily it's only 2 nights. i can't believe they shot down playdough activities. i don't understand why?! panty-decorating is so PG-13... i hope you draw something NC17 on the panty you decorate!

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07-31-2012 at 07:01 PM.

ok, i just got my shipment of express jeans, finally. y'all are right - i'm not a huge fan of the zelda. stella is a nicer fit up top. i got all 2R.

i really like the rerock stella barely bootcut as well. they feel like a nicer pair of jeans. not a huge fan of the excess stitching but they're made well. the 2R fits perfectly.

my stella barely boot in medium is a lot larger in the waist than the one i tried on in store (same size and color). maybe i will have to go find one that fits me better in store and exchange it. it's really dumb that there's so much variance in sizing.

i like the stella bootcut also. i am keeping these for 19.90. very comfy, waist is a bit tighter than the barely bootcut (but the material is different).

still considering the stella extreme stretch barely bootcut - i'm not a huge fan of this type of material for jeans, but it's very different from all the other jeans in my closet (shoot, dbf told me to get rid of an article of clothing for each new article of clothing i acquire... now i have to get rid of 3-4 pairs of pants... noooo!

) so i may keep them.

kurpee - you were right - that dress is a bit too boxy for me. the skirt is ok since it's a mini, but i'm not sure i like how large that shirt is. it's going back.

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07-31-2012 at 08:01 PM.

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i guess you'd better be ready to do a LOT of drinking to make the time go faster then!! that sounds like a not very fun party... luckily it's only 2 nights. i can't believe they shot down playdough activities. i don't understand why?! panty-decorating is so PG-13... i hope you draw something NC17 on the panty you decorate!

Yeah, I'm such a lightweight, luckily it won't be hard to keep a buzz the whole time. Oh man, I am a co-organizer (in the background tho, so I don't have to deal w/ anyone) and the bride wanted it more X-rated but worried about future SIL feeling awkward plus bride's sister did not want anything sexual... it was an uphill battle to get anything done. The panties were my idea, and you know I've got ideas in mind. I'll have suggestive iron on decals.

I really wish it were just one night, but to drive 4 hours each way and spend multiple nights with these people? Oye. DH was saying we probably would have gotten away with that if the bachelor party wasn't a big Vegas blowout thing.

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07-31-2012 at 08:17 PM.

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Yeah, I'm such a lightweight, luckily it won't be hard to keep a buzz the whole time. Oh man, I am a co-organizer (in the background tho, so I don't have to deal w/ anyone) and the bride wanted it more X-rated but worried about future SIL feeling awkward plus bride's sister did not want anything sexual... it was an uphill battle to get anything done. The panties were my idea, and you know I've got ideas in mind. I'll have suggestive iron on decals.

I really wish it were just one night, but to drive 4 hours each way and spend multiple nights with these people? Oye. DH was saying we probably would have gotten away with that if the bachelor party wasn't a big Vegas blowout thing.

hehe shoulda gotten a wig for the bride.

sorry - i didn't mean to call your idea lame. i do think it's lame that it's the only thing that you think might fly with this group of gals. i guess it's a little different when SIL is there - i didn't invite my future SIL (and i'm sure she wouldn't have wanted to go). i don't think she would have cared tho, but we didn't do anything raunchy, really.