So, sometimes I play the "What if I had to buy an entire wardrobe from one store?" game. Kind of like What Not to Wear meets Where the Heart Is. I don't know why I would ever be in that situation, but then the point of my clothes dreams is not to be realistic, it's to have fun. If I were to have realistic clothes dreams, they would be very short and boring and not at all fun.
Yesterday I played the "What if I had to buy an entire wardrobe from Old Navy?" game, which turned into the "What if I were buying the perfect wardrobe for a beach vacation from Old Navy?" game. Because if there's one thing that consumes my fantasies as much as clothes, it's spending massive amounts of time at the beach. And I came up with four outfits. I love them, and now I really want to go to the beach:
What do you think? Do you like my outfits? What would you love to wear to the beach? If you could buy an entire wardrobe from one store, which store would you pick? And what would you get?
J. Crew is currently offering 30% off all sale items with coupon code EXTRA30. {Shop all sale items here.} This promotion is only good online, only through tomorrow. If you're interested, you'd better hurry and start your online shopping!
Is it weird that I'm really into the Neon necklace? At first I thought J. Crew was going nuts, but after seeing it around for a while, I think that I might really want one. What's on your J. Crew wishlist {or hate list}? Do you think you'll take advantage of this sale?
I got an e-mail this morning about how Banana Republic is in love with coral right now:
I was instantly smitten. I checked out the stuff they had at BR, and frankly, was not impressed. I decided to throw together my own collected of tantalizingly coral pieces. Coral is such a springy color, and I love to see how different brands interpret it -- orangey salmons, rosy pinks, and everything in between:
1. Embroidered Linen-Blend Top, $24.50, Old Navy {link}
2. Elegant Spread Cropped Cardigan, $17.80, Forever 21 {link}
3. Robert Rose Hinged Enamel Bracelet, $20, Lord & Taylor {link}
4. Filigree Flower Earrings, $4, Charlotte Russe {link}
5. Dotted Woven Top, $17.80, Forever 21 {link}
6. Canvas Pump, $48, Urban Outfitters {link}
7. Essie Nail Polish, $8, J. Crew {link}
8. Asymmetrical Ruffle Tee, $32.50, J. Crew {link}
9. Here & There Dress, on sale $79.95, Anthropologie {link}
10. Solid Embossed Beach Dress, $98, J. Crew {link}
11. Coloured Super Skinny Waist Belt, $8.55, Asos {link}
12. Lucy Bow Detail Ballerina, $25.64, Asos {link}
13. Origami Applique Cardigan, $26.50, Old Navy {link}
14. Windswept Floral Skinny Scarf, $29.50, Loft {link}
15. Basket Plaid Scarf, $29.50, Loft {link}
16. Poppie Jones Selma Satchel, $34.95, DSW {link}
I do agree with BR about the idea of pairing coral with neutrals, and especially lighter neutrals like sand and gray. Navy would also be great with coral, I think. What do you think? Are you all over the idea of coral for spring? Which item is your favorite {and what would you wear with it}?
Don't forget to enter my giveaway for your chance to win $40 in gift cards to eShakti!
J. Crew is currently offering 20% off all Final Sale items with coupon code EXTRA20. Here are a few {okay, so more than a few -- I got a little carried away this time} of my favorite items on sale:
What do you think? Is 20% enough of a discount to get you interested? Which of these items is your favorite {or do you have another favorite item on sale I didn't include in this post}? Leave a comment!
If I had one million dollars that I could only spend on clothes...
{these are the kinds of fantasies that I like to play with in my head. Not just "if I had one million dollars," because then it would go to things like paying off our student loans and buying a house and helping people in Haiti. Not that I don't want to help people in Haiti; I do. Text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross. But as long as I'm fantasizing, I want to be fantasizing about clothes, which is why I add the stipulation "that I could only spend on clothes." I also have fun with "if I got a $5000 shopping spree at J. Crew" and "if everything at the mall was free}
... a lot of it would go to my dear seductive friends, J. Crew and Anthropologie. However, I think the majority would end up funding another long-time temptation of mine, Kate Spade. Oh, Kate Spade, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love the bright color palette {red is my all-time favorite color. It's so lovely}, the bold stripes and sweet details, the knee-length dresses, the funky cute patterns, the retro charm and modern feel. Basically, I love everything. Hence the exclamation point in my post title -- I love Kate Spade that much. And mostly I don't even allow myself to think about Kate Spade, because I'm afraid I'm going to lose it and accidentally buy something and be out $300.
Right now I can't stop looking at {and drooling over} these pieces:
From left to right:
Jet Setter Print Darla Dress, $355 {link}
Annapolis Agnes Sweater, $245 {link}
Connect Four Reina Dress, $395 {link}
Pass the Shades Cotton Scarf, $95 {link}
With a Twist Striped Rosette Tank, $175 {link}
What do you think? Are you a Kate Spade fan? Do you ever fantasize about buying everything you ever wanted, or do you keep your musings more realistic? Do you agree that red is the most gorgeous color in the world, or do you have a different favorite? Leave a comment!
I know I've mentioned this before, but I am all about wanting spring to be here already. {What with the possibility of Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow and the Lost Season 6 Premiere finally airing, I have a lot riding on this year's Groundhog Day.} I think that's why I keep dreaming about new arrivals, instead of scouring stores' sale sections for good deals.
For example, I think these two tanks at American Eagle are adorable. I love the details... the flower appliques, the sequins, the chiffon. I want them both:
Cut It Out Cami, $24.50 {link}
Sequin Cami, $39.50 {link}
What do you think? Do you love these tops as much as I do?
Ever since the very beginning of 2010, I've been trying to hold myself back from thinking about spring. I know in my mind that I still have the long, cold months of January, February and March to get through before the blessed warmth of April. My head knows it's not time for spring yet, by my heart keeps getting excited. "Flowers!" it yells. "Shorts! Picnics!" "Hush," I say. "It's supposed to snow tomorrow night. You're bumming me out."
But then while browsing online today... I think I was looking at bauble necklaces {I like this one, this one, and this one}... I came across a necklace that wasn't what I was looking for, and actually it wasn't very pretty, but it was the most gorgeous shade of yellow. Yellow is one of my favorite spring colors, and immediately, I began to crave yellow. All kinds of things in all shades of yellow. And so, here is my wishlist of yellow things: my schizophrenic, head-fighting-heart, winter meets spring {seriously, leather gloves and sunglasses together?} wishlist of yellow things:
1. Destined Nail Color, $2.99, Tilly's {link}
2. Opacity Posts, $24, Anthropologie {link}
3. French Connection Aviators, $48, Nordstrom {link}
4. Silk tiered cami, on sale $29.99, J. Crew {link}
5. Classic Leather Gloves, $39.95, Martin + Osa {link}
6. In-A-Moment Dress, $118, Anthropologie {link}
7. Lei Trim Tee, $36.50, Loft {link}
That dress from Anthropologie, the only item on my list over $50, is nonetheless still my favorite. {Although if I were ever lucky enough to own it, I would probably wear it with this to make sure my legs were covered down to my knees.} What do you think? Do you have a favorite yellow item {either from my list or from elsewhere}? Are you craving spring already, or are you still enjoying winter?
Take an extra 25% off J. Crew's Holiday Sale with coupon code EXTRA25. J. Crew has recently added several lovely items to their sale section, which makes this even more exciting!
What do you think? Will you be taking advantage of this just-before-Christmas promotion? And will a certain someone take this opportunity to purchase a Bouquet sash belt in ivory?
Happy weekend, everyone! I had a couple of other posts I was hoping to get out today, but with preparations for my brother-in-law's wedding, which is tomorrow, and all of the ensuing drama {and there is. so much. drama.}, that's just not going to happen. I wish everyone else a wonderful, fun, stress-free weekend!
*As with all of my sale posts, the prices I post reflect the price you would receive after applying the promotional code. They are not the prices currently posted on the J. Crew website.
Today and tomorrow only, and exclusively online, J. Crew is offering 30% off all women's knits and tees. {No coupon code necessary, prices as marked.} J. Crew's tees are generally some of my favorite things they offer, and are sometimes affordable enough to fall within my price range. Here are a few tops I have been coveting for a while {now more affordable than ever!}:
Tulle roses tee, $29.75 The description reads, "A sweet cluster of tulle blooms makes this tee something to swoon over." Swoon-worthy, indeed.
Molten-metallic tissue tank, $29.40 I think the sheen of this tank instantly adds another level of class to any outfit. I would wear it with a simple cardi, dark jeans and a super-sexy heel.
J. Crew is now offering 20% off all sale items between now and Sunday! Use coupon code EXTRA20 at checkout to receive the discount. {Thanks to J. Crew Aficionada for the tip!}
Here are some of my favorite sale items (prices reflect a 20% discount):
1. Textured jersey silk corsage tee, orig. $39.50, now $19.99 (link) 2. Textured jersey ruched V-neck tee, orig. $39.50, now $15.99 (link) 3. Tissue stone necklace tee, org. $125, now $47.99 (link) 4. Merino microstripe turtleneck sweater, orig. $78, now $31.99 (link) 5. Merino shirred V-neck sweater, orig. $78, now $47.99 (link) 6. Fan placket perfect shirt, orig. $69.50, now $23.99 (link) 7. Ruffled collier top, orig. $89.50, now $23.99 (link) 8. Silk streamers cami, orig. $78, now $47.99 (link) 9. Velvet flower pin, orig. $29.50, now $11.99 (link) 10. Golden-orb ring, orig. $50, now $23.99 (link) 11. Wool harbor peacoat, orig. $220, now $135.99 (link) 12. Marjorie satin ballet flats, orig. $98, now $47.99 (link)
Remember that you can also get free shipping from J. Crew if you order $150 or more! (Free shipping applies to online-only orders of $150 or more after 20% discount on sale items and before shipping, handling and taxes are added.)
Let me know if you decide to buy anything -- I'm living vicariously through you!
In my e-mail this morning: 25% off sale items at Gap.com, using coupon code GAPSALE25 at checkout, ending tomorrow! What a great opportunity for Christmas shopping! Here are some of my finds (prices reflect a 25% discount):
1. Crewneck sweater, on sale $22.49 (link) 2. Striped crewneck sweater, on sale $30 (link) 3. Ribbed V-neck sweater, on sale $26.25 (link) 4. Argyle V-neck sweater, on sale $30 (link) 5. Corsage striped tank, on sale $5.25 (link) 6. Pintucked henley T, on sale $14.99 (link) 7. Slender hip slung khakis, on sale $11.24 (link) 8. Striped straight leg cropped jeans, on sale $12.74 (link) 9. Cropped cords, on sale $22.49 (link) 10. Moleskin coat, on sale $33.74 (link) 11. Soft floral scarf, on sale $14.99 (link) 12. Plaid ballet flats, on sale $22.49 (link)
If you buy a pink Wonder Tank, Wonder Tee, or Wonder Camisole from the Down East Basics website before October 31, then they'll donate 30% of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the largest breast cancer charity in the world! Breast cancer research is an issue that is close to my heart, and I'm so glad that Down East Basics has decided to support the cause.
Also, the wonderful people at Down East Basics have told me that if you spend an additional $20, you can get a pink tee, crew, or camisole for just $2.00. If you spend an additional $40, you can receive free shipping!
When I first created this blog, it was just a way for me to express my love of clothing without going super-psycho and buying everything at J. Crew. It's a little amazing to me that people {as in, more than one person} would be interested in the fashion ramblings of someone who once looked like I did when I was thirteen.
I love talking about clothes, shoes, and accessories; I love to put together outfits; I love comments. I am LDS, and I strive to present clothing that is fashionable, affordable, and modest. You can read more about me, my awescredible husband, and our life together at my personal blog, here.
