Fight the urge . . .
It's really hard for me to not buy everything on Madewell's new online store right now... darn it.
Alloy's 20% off sale
Alloy has extended its 20% off Memorial Day sale for two more days ... you can now take 20% off your entire order through Wednesday June 2nd ... simply enter code BEACH20 at checkout.
Personally, I'd use it to stock up on their effortless summer dresses--
The Heidi Eyelet Dress
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The Gwen Floral Dress
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The Amy Knit Dress
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The Gia Floral Dress
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The Halter Maxi Dress
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(All images courtesy of Alloy)
Ann Taylor and LOFT sales end today
Just a friendly reminder or two ...
It's also the last day to take 40% off your entire purchase at LOFT, both in stores and online when you enter code 40SAVE at checkout.
Memorial Day Sale at Endless.com
Sandals are also on sale at Endless.com this Memorial Day Weekend ... lots and lots of styles (we're talking pages and pages) of shoes are 25% off.
DSW's Buy Two Sale
This weekend, when you buy two or more items at DSW, you can get 25% off. This deal is only valid online when you log in through your Rewards membership and enter code 2FORU25 at checkout. Offer is good through June 1st.
Ann Taylor's sale is on sale
For a limited time, you can take an extra 40% off all sale items at Ann Taylor when you enter code SALE40 at checkout online. Offer is also good in stores.
Sandals from Sundance
Umm ... I know I've told you before how this is my favorite catalog ... but can I tell you how much I also love the cool, quirky collection of sandals they have at Sundance?
(Image courtesy of Sundance)
Gap Memorial Day Sale
This holiday weekend only at Gap, you can take 25% off your (online only) regular-price purchase of $75 or more when you enter code GAPSUMMER at checkout. And you can also get free shipping when you spend $100 or more. Offer is good through Monday May 31st at Gap.com.
H&M Memorial Day Sale
H&M is taking 20% off your entire purchase this Memorial Day Weekend ... simply click here to print out the coupon and go nuts :)
(Image courtesy of H&M)
Sale on sandals at Famous Footwear
All sandals are on sale at Famous Footwear -- some with discounts of up to 50% off. This includes flat sandals, wedges, espadrilles, and even strappy high heel sandals.
I love how, when you're scanning on their site, you can easily see what kind of discount you're looking at for each shoe (10%, 25%, 50% and so on) like so:
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Crabtree & Evelyn Memorial Day Sale
This weekend only, Crabtree & Evelyn is offering free shipping on your order of $40 or more when you enter code SMILE40 at checkout.
Personally, I love their Citron collection ... anything with lemon in it can't be bad.
Ann Taylor extends sale by one more day
They've extended the Summer Style Event @ Ann Taylor that I previously told you about ... today is now your last day to take advantage of the BOGO situation they have going on over there :)
One-day Sale at Banana
Banana Republic is having a one-day sale --- all regular-priced items are 30% off when you enter code ONEDAY30 at checkout. You also get free shipping on orders of $100 or more. This offer is online only and it ends at 11:59 p.m. ET tonight.
Summer essentials for $25 and under
Be sure to check out these summer essentials from LOFT, all of which are $25 and under ...
You can't beat easy breezy pieces like this knit empire waist dress ... love the girly shoulder ties! ... and it's only $25!
(Image courtesy of LOFT)
NY Style for $15
Three cute items from NY and Company are just $15 each --
(All images courtesy of NY and Company)
NYCR Picks from the June 2010 Magazines
I noticed this month how skinny the magazines are getting ... do you ever notice how much they slim down in the months before September? I love that sense of anticipation before you get those September issues that will barely fit in your mailbox :)
Anyway, there were a bunch of goodies that I noticed in my magazines this month:
From Lucky:
This gold locket looks like a piece that could be passed down from generation to generation. I would love to put a childhood photo of my sister and I in there :)
(Image courtesy of JCPenney)
This new line of bras from Maidenform is absolutely genius -- bras that have such beautiful straps, you'll want them to peek out from underneath your tank top straps and sleeveless dresses this summer. It's not even available yet, but I would definitely sign up for the emails to be notified when it's available, because I'm sure it's going to sell out.
I love the cheery shade of this skinny belt, and of course the rosette.
(Image courtesy of Talbots)
This floral cotton dress is the perfect summer date night dress .... throw it on with some strappy sandals and a cardigan in case it gets chilly out later, and you're good to go. And it has pockets.
(Image courtesy of Tulle)
I saw someone wearing a sleeveless cardigan like this the other day, layered over this really boho maxi-dress and cinched with a belt ... it was brilliant.
(Image courtesy of Alternative Apparel)
From Glamour:
These crystal elastic bracelets are the perfect accessory for the summertime -- bright, easy to wear, and they're just enough of a pop of color to mix in with neutrals.
(Image courtesy of Zad)
The stitching on this sandal has such an American Indian flair to it, without being all crazy with fringe or beading.
(Image courtesy of Alloy)
I love that this animal print blouse can work double duty --- it's chic enough for work, but casual enough for the weekend ... just depends on how you dress it.
(Image courtesy of LOFT)
My obsession with all things rosettes continues with this skirt ... and the fact that it has a nice wide elastic waistband is frankly just icing on the cake.
(Image courtesy of B and Lu)
From Real Simple:
I am completely enamored by this calendar bracelet and I really, really want one ... ideally one with my upcoming wedding date on it.
(Image courtesy of Dalla Nonna)
These gladiator sandals are such a perfect complement to a really feminine outfit, like a floral print dress.
(Image courtesy of Zappos)
Online shopping . . . coming soon to Madewell?
H&M Fashion Against AIDS
H&M has a great collaboration starting again today for their Fashion Against AIDS campaign -- they'll be donating 25% of sales to HIV / AIDS awareness projects when you shop from the special collection of merch.
New Dresses at Forever 21
There's been an explosion of adorable dresses at Forever 21 all of a sudden!
Here are my faves:
(All images courtesy of Forever 21)
LOFT takes an extra 40% off sale
On top of their Summer Style Event tomorrow, LOFT is also now taking an extra 40% off their sale items and there's no code necessary! This is both in stores and online for a limited time.
Bradshaw.
LOVE looking at this FabSugar photo feature and reminiscing about all of her amazing SATC outfits from over the years ...
Endless.com Friends and Family
For two days only, Endless.com is offering 20% off your purchase of $100 or more in their Friends & Family sale ... simply enter code MYFRIEND at checkout. Offer ends May 20th.
The Summer Style Event at LOFT
Attention my NYC peeps ...
LOFT is having its Summer Style Event this Thursday, May 20th, from 3 - 8 p.m. ET at their Times Square store location (1459 Broadway). LOFT stylists will be on hand to help you put together your summer wardrobe, and they'll also be serving refreshments.
Plus, just on Thursday, they'll also take 30% off your full-priced purchase both in stores and online when you enter code MAYSTYLE at checkout.
I think I might have to make an appearance and check out their new arrivals.
Cute cardigan
I am totally digging the pleating and floral details on this cardigan from Kohl's ... and it's only $25!
(Image courtesy of Kohl's)
Banana Republic's After 5 Style Event
They've done it before and they're doing it again ... Banana Republic is having it's 'After 5' Style Event again tonight ... they're taking 30% off your order of $100 or more (when you use any one of your Gap, Inc. credit cards) both in stores and online when you enter code 30AFTER5 at checkout. The offer is available from 5 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. ET tonight.
And for any card members who miss out on tonight's sale, you can still take 25% off your $100 order from now until May 23rd when you enter code SUMMERLOVE at checkout.
The Summer Style Event at Ann Taylor
From now until May 25th, Ann Taylor is offering buy one, get one 50% off all of their full-priced styles, both in stores and online when you enter code SUMMER50 at checkout. And you automatically get free shipping on orders of $150 or more.
J. Crew's Insider Sale
From now until Thursday night, J. Crew is taking 20% off your order of $150 or more when you enter SUMMER at checkout.
I'm kind of digging the Jessie cotton dress, among other things.
(Image courtesy of J. Crew)
***Note that the discount doesn't apply to some of their specialty items / collections like the Timex watches, Fenton / Fallon for J. Crew, etc. but applies to their regular merch.
Free shipping at Kiehl's
Kiehl's is offering free ground shipping on orders of $35 or more when you enter HAPPYMAY at checkout. Offer ends May 24th.
If you haven't tried Kiehl's yet, then I can highly recommend some of their items.
Nashville bound . . .
Hi all, I am Nashville bound for work, but I should be blogging from there for the next couple days . . . hope everyone's enjoying their weekend!
I hate to say it, but . . .
I was walking through H&M tonight for the first time in a long while, and I *think* I might be outgrowing it. Lately for some reason I just feel too old to be shopping in there, like I used to feel when I would walk into Forever 21.
I am not sure when this transition happened, but it used to be one of my favorite places to go to get trendy pieces for cheap, and now I just feel totally blah whenever I go in there. Anyone else feeling like this?
Extra 30% off sale at LOFT
For a limited time only, LOFT is taking an extra 30% off their sale items right now, both in stores and online when you enter code SALE30 at checkout.
When I saw this sale, I definitely wanted to snag some of my favorite items when I saw this email ... here's what I just purchased:
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NYCR Picks from the May 2010 Magazines
I have been so busy over the last month with work that I barely even had ample time to read through all my favorite magazines for this month! In fact, I am saving all of my June issues for my plane ride to Nashville this weekend for a work trip.
Anyway, the May issues of my regular reads were chock full of cute spring items ---
From Lucky Magazine:
This anchor link bracelet is exactly as they described it: "euro luxe" ... makes me want to hop a plane to Capri and sip bellinis on a boat.
(Image courtesy of Collection Bijoux)
I really do love Timex watches (so does my fiance!) and the T-Series Chronograph is a great example of their classic style.
(Image courtesy of Timex)
This striped shirtdress looks like such an easy piece to throw on, yet it doesn't look schlumpy.
(Image courtesy of LuLu's)
This CleanWell Hand Sanitizer has to be one of my favorite product discoveries of the last year. It smells like a creamsicle and cleans your hands without harsh, drying alcohol.
(Image courtesy of Bath & Body Works)
This straw tote is totally adorable ... love the shape, the navy, the nautical accents, and the preppy vibe.
(Image courtesy of eBags)
From Glamour Magazine:
When hair accessories look like vintage pieces of jewelry with a story to tell, I'm on board. This crystal hair comb fits the bill.
(Image courtesy of Jennifer Elizabeth)
I've had my eye on this ikat print one-shoulder dress for quite some time-- a great pick if you are pear-shaped!
(Image courtesy of LOFT)
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is probably one of my all-time favorite perfumes -- it has the perfect hint of Sicilian Lemons ... yum.
(Image courtesy of Sephora)
From Real Simple Magazine:
I love the pop of orange on these wedges ... and the cork gives them a real summery feel.
(Image courtesy of Avon)
I am slightly obsessed with this leaf ring -- I could totally see wearing it to my wedding.
(Image courtesy of Allison Daniel Designs)
I'm not usually a huge fan of madras but this blouse is totally Taos chic.
(Image courtesy of JCPenney)
I think that this is a serious statement bracelet, and I love that it's made out of tagua nuts.
(Image courtesy of The Andean Collection)
J. Crew sale on shorts and flip flops
For 2 days, J. Crew is taking 20% off both shorts and flip flops ... no code necessary, prices as marked. This sale is online only, and it ends Thursday night.
Summer Designer Collections at Payless
If you didn't already know, the summer designer collections are now available at Payless. I was just in my local Payless lately and there were lots of cute new styles in there!
Sale at Banana Republic
Banana Republic has just added lots of new items to their sale section, with discounts of up to 40% off. So if you've been stalking something waiting for it to go on sale, now's your time to check :)
50% off sundresses at JCPenney
JCPenney is taking 50% off all of their sundresses for a limited time... no code necessary.
This floral strapless number is my favorite and it's under $30! Perfect for a spring wedding.
(Image courtesy of JCPenney)
25% off with a LOFT Tee
Right now, when you buy a graphic tee at LOFT, you can take 25% off your full-price purchase. Offer is valid both in stores and online when you enter code TEE25 at checkout.
Old Navy has spring sale, too
Old Navy is keeping the sale thang going, offering 15% off a $75 purchase and 20% off a $100 purchase when you enter code ONSAVEBIG at checkout. Offer is available online only, and it ends 5/12.
Boden style at any age
I have always been completely intrigued by Boden USA ... anyone else get their emails / catalogs? Has anyone shopped there before? I'd love to know about their quality, because I just love the look of their clothes but haven't actually made the move to ordering something yet ... don't know why I've been so shy about it.
Anyway, if there's anything that might finally convince me to make a purchase, it's this great e-mail I received from them early this morning --- it's a complete style guide to shopping Boden @ any age, and putting looks together, no matter whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s.
There are so many cute items that I want! I may just have to make my inaugural purchase soon ...
Value Sets at Sephora
Normally I only think of these darn things at Christmas time when I'm buying gifts for friends and family, but these gift sets at Sephora are a great value, and who says you can't buy yourself a gift? Also, many times they contain limited edition colors or items that you can get anywhere else.
My favorites are usually these Bare Escentuals sets ... like the Glamarama one -- it's $103 value for $39!
(Image courtesy of Sephora)
Free shipping at Payless.com
For the next few days only (ends Friday 5/7), you can get free shipping on your $50 purchase from Payless.com when you enter code SUMMERSHIP at checkout.
It's a great chance to stock up on their new arrivals like these fun and flirty wedge sandals ...
(Image courtesy of Payless)
Spring Cardigans from Real Simple
This collection of perfect spring cardigans from Real Simple is genius ... and many of them are very affordable!
Sandal sale at Endless.com
For a limited time, select styles of sandals are 25% off at Endless.com ... plus, don't forget that they always have free overnight shipping.
Mother's Day Soirees at Bare Escentuals
This weekend at Bare Escentuals boutiques (May 6-9), they're giving love to moms ... they're going to be featuring complimentary make-unders, samples, refreshments, and gift ideas for moms.
PLUS if you make a purchase, you'll get a free full-size BUXOM Lip Polish (an $18 value).
To find a BE boutique near you, click here.
Love this necklace . . .
The blue and gold medallion necklace ... and you can't beat the $15 price tag.
(Image courtesy of JC Penney)
