JOHNNY WAS Grand Opening Event in Atlanta Recap

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Last week I was invited to attend JOHNNY WAS grand opening party to preview their new clothes collection.

When I got the invitation in my email box, I didn't have the slightest idea what JOHNNY WAS is.  With this store being in Atlanta's Phipps Plaza (top luxury mall in Atlanta), I pretty much knew the clothing would be high end.

I went on johnnywas.com to see what type of style of clothes that they offered and while venturing around their website I noticed a hobo chic/ hippie type of clothing.  Also what caught my eye was the prices- goodness is it expensive!

Even though the clothes prices are high as heck, I still wanted to stop by the event and preview the clothing, so I agreed to stop by.

After work, I picked up my girls from daycare and off we went to the event.

The moment I walked in, I first noticed all the beautiful scarves hung on the ceiling and walls.  Before I could start browsing through the racks, a store associate came and greeted the girls and I and offered me a glass of white wine- what a great way to shop!  She also offered the girls sparkling juice and told us to help ourselves to some hors d' oeuves from DAVIO'S and cute little cupcakes from Sprinkle's Cupcakes.

The girls were so focused on eating like we were in a buffet or something.  I had to keep telling them to get one of each food and save some for others.  The girls were the only kids in there and some people were giving them "the look".

Finally once I got them away from the fancy food, I had a chance to look around and browse.  While looking at the clothing, it reminds me of Mary Kate and Ashely (played Michelle on Full House) bohemian style.  The clothes quickly makes me think of a flower child from the 70's prancing around green grass meadows picking daisies while the warm sun beams down on them just living carefree.

I really love the pattern vintage details of the blouses and tunics.  The tops are flowy and can be layered with a tank top underneath it.  They have basic blue jeans and the other pants that I loved were the silk floral pants.  I tried on the silk floral pants and instantly fell in love.  I couldn't fight the temptation and asked for the store associate to hold it for me and I forgot to look at the price tag.  I found a beautiful blouse in the 30% off rack that I couldn't resist buying that either so I told the sales associate to add it with my floral pants and again I didn't check the price tag on them either.

Now, the prices.  I didn't see anything under $100 in their clothing section. Everything seemed to start at $200.  They had a couple of racks with 30% off but still the prices were still high.  The accessories like necklaces, earrings, and bracelets had starting prices of $62 and a lot of the accessories prices was going up to the $300s!    I see why this store is in Phipps Plaza- a place where high society and celebrities shop!

I had to snap back to reality to remind myself to not pick up another garment and pay for what I have behind the counter.  Once the sale associate rung up my silk pants and blouse, that total nearly killed me!  But if it wasn't for the discounts it would've been over $400.  I asked her what do I get since they're advertising a gift with purchase, she stated $50 off now or next purchase.  Without hesitation I chose to have $50 off right then.  So I ended up paying $324 and some change.

But you know what, even though I never spend that type of money on clothes, it felt good to splurge on myself for once in my life- I deserve it!  So I had a bit of taste of shopping alongside the wealthy but I won't be doing that again any time soon or I'll be broke as a joke.

I'm keeping this little shopping experience to myself and not telling Mr. M about it because he'll chew me alive!

I'm thankful to have the opportunity to attend this event and although I will not go there often due to the prices, I do recommend their high end clothes to anyone willing to pay those prices.



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Here is a Maserati near JOHNNY WAS store

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