Saturday, December 26, 2015

these are a few of my favorite things (conveniently on sale...)

Nordstrom: Half Yearly Sale
  1. I just got these Vince Camuto boots, but they are amazing. They have required no break in, the extended calf size is perfect for those of us with in between sized calves, and they also come in black! I find they run true to size. 
  2. I do not yet own this wrap dress, but am heavily considering it for an upcoming warmer weather wedding. I just think it's so pretty (and now 40% off)
  3. I'm a new Zella leggings convert and I loooovveeeee them. I got a black pair during the last big sale, and they are my all time favorite lounging pants, so I may get a second pair in this fun pattern. They are so flattering, thick, and supportive. Even though the reviews say they run big, I find they fit true to size. 
  4. Nothing I love more than big drapey sweaters, and this kensie sweater fits that description perfectly (now 50% off) 
  5. HUNTERS! I love my adjustable kind (again for those of us with slightly more muscular calves) but if the regular fit is good for you, the darker glossy red is on sale now too. Both are under $100!
  6. If you have big plans for NYE and don't have a dress, how fun would this ombre sparkler be? It's now 40% off. 

Loft: 50% off everything
  1. This is the sweater version of my layered top I've been wearing almost weekly. I love that it does the layering for you, and can be worn both casually and in more business casual environments. 
  2. I'm so excited they brought more colors back of my favorite pocket blouse (here are a few ways I've worn it). I'm going to look for the rose frost today when I'm out shopping - I know it would get a ton of wear. 
  3. I do not own this skirt yet, but I'm hosting a little NYE party at my house, and this is the perfect amount of casual + sparkly for a party where I don't leave my house. The reviews are pretty smitten with it too!
  4. Here's the black version of the polka dot blouse I'm obsessed with (I'm actually wearing it again today!). This would look great either tucked into a skirt, or worn as a tunic over leggings and boots. 

Gap: 35% off
  1. If I see this bag today, I'm buying it. I just think it's so cute, and the perfect little red crossbody bag...while I save up for the original Gucci bag I fell in love with ;)
  2. The world's most comfy jeggings - I wear these most weekends, and they are wonderful. I find they fit true to size (I'm a large)
  3. Because I'll need a red hat (under $10) to go with my new bag ;) 

Ann Taylor: 60% off everything!
  1. I saw the pink version of this scarf in the store today, and immediately beelined for it because it looked so soft. I would have purchased it too but a sales associate saw me looking at it, and told me a grey version was available online, and I was sold. It is the perfect oversized scarf that isn't a massive blanket scarf, and it is incredibly soft. 
  2. I tried on the black version of this sweater today, but am going to order the white version online instead. I want it to fit slightly oversized, so I'm going to get an XL. I think at 60% off it is a pretty good deal, but it's not a shirt I would spend full price on. 
  3. Don't these quilted shoes look exactly like the Chanel quilted flats?! I wanted to try these on so bad in stores, but they didn't have my size. At 60% off, they are under $40 - not bad for a pair of shoes that look just like a $700 version. 

Express: 50% off everything means the ponte leggings I recently reviewed are now a pretty great deal for under $30. I'm worn them 2 out of the last 3 days. Don't judge, they are just that great ;) 

Thursday, July 3, 2014

staples on sale: america edition

I'm a big believer in shopping the sales rack. I think patience pays off, and you can get some awesome pieces at a fraction of the cost that they originally went for. Getting those staple pieces you'll own and wear for years, and then getting them on sale, is the icing on the (4th of July) cake. Here's a round-up of closet staples currently out for grabs for a huge percent less than they originally cost:

J.CREW: 40% off sales items with code SHOPMORE (through July 8th)

So of course I first have to mention that my beloved schoolboy blazer is on super sale again (thanks to my girl Tierney for pointing it out!). See it on me here, and a review of regular versus tall here. There are several versions available at different price points, including a few under $40 (although at final sale, so please be warned). The field jacket is something I've had my eye on FOREVER, and if I wasn't holding on to my money to find a jean jacket, and if the tall were available in black, I would have ordered it. It's going for less than $80 though, so I highly suggest getting your fall coat now! The eyelet top is a piece I reviewed here, and I'm glad to see it finally came down in price. Finally, ballet flats and pencil skirts are forever, so may as well get them for a steal.


Loft is my new favorite store - partially because their clothes are ideal of my business casual dress code, and mostly because they are always having a sale. Above are a few picks that would stand the test of time (especially the striped dress - you'd wear it forever), with nothing costing more than $30. The top I got last week is also now on sale, so if you get it, don't tell me since I'll be so jealous you got it for cheaper than I did. 

J.CREW FACTORY: 40-60% off everything

My love for J.Crew Factory runs deep. I can't always afford the prices of the J.Crew pieces, but I know that if I wait long enough that the Factory store will have something very similar. Last year I was obsessed with this printed dress from J.Crew, but it never came down in price enough to justify the price, so needless to say, I'm pumped that they came out with the Factory version. It also has a skirt in the same pattern, which I was thisclose to ordering a few days ago after seeing it on Kristina. I'm heading to the outlets on Saturday with a girlfriend, so I'm hoping that I can find it in stores, at least to try on! 

Other sales worth mentioning:

BANANA REPUBLIC: 40% off (until 7/7)
GAP: 25% off (until 7/4)
ASOS: 20% off (ends 7/8)


happy shopping!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

on the sales rack: striped dresses

Some people believe that the sales rack is for clothing rejects and that we should stay far away. I believe the opposite - the sales racks are a great place to find closet staples for low prices. This week's pieces from the sales racks are striped dresses perfect for summer. I love my Old Navy Striped Dress because it's comfortable, was relatively inexpensive, and more versatile than I originally thought. The following five dresses are currently on sale and definitely aren't rejects.
striped dress

J.Crew Villa Dress: originally $88, now $69.99

Gap Printed Sateen Dress: originally $69.96, now $29.40

Old Navy Striped Dress: originally $24.95, now $12.99


Press Bateau Neck Stripe Dress: originally $74, now $44.40