Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2012

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your nearest and dearest. I spent some great time with my family centered around yummy eats & the Monopoly board (more on that next week), but today is just as important! I have gone out for Black Friday for quite a number of years, but today I decided to stay in.

 

I put together a list of some great sales that you can take advantage from the coziness of your home.

 

ASOS:

11/23 use code BLACKFRIDAYBONUS for 20% off

11/25 use code CYBERMONDAYSPECIAL for 30% off

 

BAUBLEBAR:

11/23 only - use code FRIDAY15 for 15% off two baubles, code FRIDAY25 for 25% off three baubles, code FRIDAY35 for 35% off four baubles

 

C. WONDER:

30% off on orders $100+

 

GAP:

Up to 60% off

 

J. CREW:

Use code COLOR25 for 25% off plus free shipping on orders $150+

 

J. CREW FACTORY:

Use code GIVEANDGET for 40% off plus extra 15% on orders $100+

 

PIPERLIME:

Use code ME for 20% off site-wide

 

SHOPBOP:

Use code BIGEVENT12 for 35% off

 

STEVE MADDEN:

Use code HOLIDAYS30 for 30% off plus free shipping

 

T+J DESIGNS:

use code TDAY35 for 35% off site-wide

use code BLACK50 for 50% off on select items

 

VINCE CAMUTO:

Use code HOLIDAY for 30% off site-wide

 

 

 

 

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Stripes on Top

As of late, I have been going through my closet and making a mental note of things that I need to add to my wardrobe (remember my Resolutions post? More classics, less fads) and things that I need to rid myself of (more of that to come in the future!). So during this process, I couldn't help but notice that many of my tops were striped. I do remember buying a few striped tops back in December (as mentioned in this post) but I guess I have purchased even more since then!

I know the rule of thumb is that vertical stripes make you look taller/longer, while horizontal stripes tend to make you look wider. But honestly, I don't pay too much attention to rules like that - unless it's extreme in some sense. I just buy and wear what I like. I think everyone should dress that way! Here are some of the stripes I wear on top.

J.Crew

I just received this from an online order the other day & I love it!

Forever 21

I love this top - the metallic stripes add just a hint of sparkle!

Tinley Road - Piperlime

Another recent purchase...and on sale!

StyleMint also has great striped tees for just $29.99!

I have the Broadway tee in red (which now also comes in a dress style!), but they also have other great striped tees in different colors! Search for - Venice, Fillmore & Lenox!

And I think this dress from Old Navy needs to be added to my closet asap!

Do you wear stripes on top? Do they play a major role in your closet?

*Thank you to everyone who entered in the JewelMint giveaway!

Stay tuned - the winner will be announced soon!

Colored Denim

With spring just around the corner for the majority of you (in South Florida, it's spring/summer all year round), my head has been dreaming of colored denim. Not sure why though because for myself, I tend to stick with darker colors for bottoms. But seeing denim in colors of berry, blue, green and red just seem too cheery to pass up!

 

Gap

Express

Piperlime

Old Navy

 

Nordstrom

 

Delia's

 

ASOS

 

 

I'm not sure if I will actually venture out and buy myself colored denim this year. I don't really like to add anymore emphasis on my caboose (if you know what I mean) so like I said above, I tend to stick with regular blue denim...but all these colors have my attention! I think if I find the right pair that fits and the color isn't too loud, it may work!

 

Are you a fan of colored denim? Or do you stick with good ol' blue?

Boots with the Fur

The fall/winter season kinda gets me bummed out because the current trends just aren't applicable where I live. In other states, people are bundled up to keep warm with all their cute scarves, coats and boots...and I live in Florida where we still have 80 degree weather and December is making it's way! I'm still wearing cropped pants, wedges, short sleeves and light cardigans. I should be thankful that we don't have blizzards, but I'm kinda pouting that I can't really buy winter gear.

Since I can only crush on warm and cozy trends, I picked some boots (with the fur) that I would be all over if I lived somewhere cold and chilly!

Steve Madden - $70

Nine West - $109

Piperlime - $200

Victoria's Secret - $75 (on clearance!)

Now you have that song in your head, right? I was singing it too.

Luxe for Less - Dolan sequined sweatshirt

Today's "Luxe for Less" features the sequined sweatshirt by Dolan. The drop shoulder style features a  chiffon panel covered with mini amethyst colored sequins. It currently retails for $297 (GASP. A sweatshirt?!) on Shopbop. 

Good thing the shipping is free...

Enter the Michael Stars sweatshirt found on Piperlime for $110. 
This one offers a similar look with the sequined stripes and it's charcoal color easily transitions it from day to night.

This Express sweatshirt is priced at $59.90 and comes in two shades of grey. This is definitely a steal compared to the Dolan!