NYC Recessionista: October 2010

Outerwear sale at Old Navy

Now through November 10th, all outerwear is on sale at Old Navy -- with discounts of up to 50% off.

I personally have my eye on this sherpa-trim surplus jacket ... love the cinching at the waist (so flattering!) and of course the snuggly collar :)

I also love this double-breasted wool coat -- the color and texture makes it look like a vintage piece!

(All images courtesy of Old Navy)

PS- click here for information on how you can save an extra 20% in Old Navy stores this weekend. Boo!

Now for a limited time at LOFT, take 30% off your entire purchase -- both new arrivals and sale items. This discount is being offered both in stores and online when you enter code GOFORIT at checkout.

Since we're back to proper fall weather today, this striped cowl neck dress seems just right.

(Image courtesy of LOFT)

Preppy ballet

Who knew that Lands' End had these completely adorably preppy plaid ballet flats?!

(All images courtesy of Lands' End)

Plus, through 11:59 p.m. tonight, they're on sale ... and some styles of shoes are up to 40% off.

New arrivals at NY & Co.

There are beaucoup de new arrivals at NY & Co. -- and this chiffon ruffle skirt in particular is a perfect piece for all those parties you might soon have on your calendar this holiday season.

(Image courtesy of NY & Co.)

Plus -- all cardigans are buy one, get one 50% off at the moment.

Blog Day of Silence for Daddy Butch

Today, I'm participating in a Blog Day of Silence to honor Daddy Butch, father of Summer over at B is for Brown.

Please show them your love and support.

70 percent off at LOFT

I know what they're trying to do ... I've really been trying to curb my shopping lately, and LOFT is tormenting me by discounting their fall sale even further, with discounts now of up to 70% off.

Damnit.

Up to $50 off at DSW

Now through November 1st at DSW, you can get either:

$20 off a $99 purchase

$50 off a $199 purchase

when you log in and enter code SHOES4U at checkout. This sale is online only. They're also offering free shipping with a $35 purchase when you enter code SHIPR at checkout.

20 percent off sweaters at J. Crew

Now through Thursday, J. Crew is taking 20% off all women's sweaters. Online only, prices as marked.

If I could recommend one piece to y'all, it would be the Jackie cardigan, which comes in a plethora of colors and has become a staple of mine 3 seasons out of the year.

(Image courtesy of J. Crew)

I can't decide . . .

... whether I am completely enthralled or confused by this ultra feminine motorcycle jacket. Pouffy sleeves, really? Maybe it works!

(Image courtesy of Ann Taylor)

Beat the chill at Banana Republic

It's the end of October, but you'd never know it in NYC right now with this 70 degree weather we're having at the moment. Nevertheless, the cold is coming soon. In fact, it's supposed to be back down into the 50s here on Friday, and before you know it, even 50 degrees will be a distant memory.

So, if you're looking to get a new winter coat before then, Banana Republic is taking 30% off select styles of outerwear and cold weather accessories through 11:59 p.m. tonight when you shop online. No code necessary, prices as marked.

I'm kind of loving this textured zip coat.

(Image courtesy of Banana Republic)

PS - they're also offering free shipping on online orders of $100 or more when you enter code BRFREE100 at checkout. This offer ends 10/31.

Please pray for Summer

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I don't do this very often, but I'm asking you to please pray for my blogger friend Summer over at B is for Brown ... she and her family have just experienced a terrible loss and they need as much prayer, support, and love as they can get right now.

Thank you,

NYC Recessionista

P.S. Cancer sucks.

NYCR Picks from the September 2010 Magazines

I can't believe it's October and I'm just now getting around to sharing my September picks with you ... I guess that's what happens when you go off and get married. Anyway, I'm sorry for being a delinquent blogger!

With out further ado, here are my picks from the September issues --

From Lucky:

This wool beret from American Apparel -- a perfect fall hat, like Cher in Clueless :)

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This Ann Taylor wrap sweater is actually a really versatile piece

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I think everyone should have a long black blazer - like this one from Express - in their wardrobe

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I am definitely looking forward to seeing the Meredith Kahn for meet mark. collection when it comes out in November ...

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I absolutely love this gray fedora ... and the black band

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I've already told you about how much I love this pocket watch necklace ... here it is again!

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I am completely in love with these bow flats ... just adorable.

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These t-strap heels from Naturalizer look so prim and proper, yet the stacked wooden heel gives them a fun vintage vibe.

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I know this sleeveless silk dress is a little on the pricey side, but wow -- what a beautiful retro silhouette.

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From Glamour:

The Temple St. Clair line at Target is adorable, and this quirky charm necklace is probably one of my favorite pieces

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I love the hammered look of this ring, and of course the bold stone ...

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This cotton jersey blazer is completely genius -- a soft, comfy fabric yet it still has structure.

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25 percent off at the Gap - today only

Today only, and online only, Gap is taking 25% off women's, men's, and maternity styles when you enter code GAPSAVE25 at checkout. Offer ends tonight.

LOFT discounts new arrivals

If you've been eyeing any of the new arrivals at LOFT lately, you should know that they're 30% off right now, both in stores and online when you enter code FIRSTLOOK at checkout.

This sale is only good this weekend though (along with free shipping on everything), so hurry.

Fall for style at Banana Republic

This weekend at Banana Republic, take 25% off all full-priced items, both in stores and online when you enter code BRSTYLE25 at checkout. Offer ends Sunday so hurry.

The Chelsea earring

I've never really scoped out Chico's before -- especially for their jewelry -- but after seeing these earrings, I think I might have to start looking there more.

(Image courtesy of Chico's)

A Peggy Olson dress

You already know that I'm obsessed with Mad Men ... well, I'm also obsessed with Mad Men-style clothes and sharing them with you :)

This buckled dress in particular is a total Peggy Olson dress.

(Image courtesy of Fred Flare)

Free shipping on shoes at Nordstrom

Now through October 25th, place some women's shoes in your shopping cart and your entire order ship for free at Nordstrom.com when you enter code SHOES at checkout.

Fall sale at Lands' End Canvas

For a limited time, Lands' End Canvas is having a fall sale, with up to 50% off plus free shipping with a $50 purchase.

I'm kind of digging this chambray skirt --

(Image courtesy of Lands' End Canvas)

Free shipping at Urban Outfitters

Now through October 25th, get free standard shipping at Urban Outfitters on orders of $75 or more when you enter code UOCTOBER at checkout.

Is it bad that I have my eye on these cotton mary janes, a la 1994?

(Image courtesy of Urban Outfitters)

5 things I'm obsessed with right now

Here are 5 things I am currently obsessed with, in no particular order --

1) SanPellegrino Aranciata Italian Orange Soda

(Image courtesy of Italia Gourmet)

2) My new Lela Rose ballet flats

(Image courtesy of Payless)

3) Staring at my hand some more

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4) The daily constitutional coat from Anthropologie

[Note the totally un-Recessionista-friendly pricing :(]

(Image courtesy of Anthropologie)

5) The new Maroon 5 album, Hands All Over

(Image courtesy of Maroon 5)

20 percent off outerwear at J. Crew

Now through Sunday, all women's outerwear is 20% off at J. Crew. No code necessary, prices as marked.

Umm, I kind of love these . . .

Seriously, how cute are these dresses from Fossil?!

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Not-so-vintage jewelry

One of my favorite pastimes is finding costume jewelry that looks like I found it in my grandmother's jewelry box ... even if it's not a vintage piece. I just think vintage-y looking pieces have way more character and personality than your run-of-the-mill pieces of jewelry.

These earrings are a perfect example-- they're under $6 but they look like they're an estate piece.

(Image courtesy of Forever 21)

Love them!

Not-so-vintage jewelry

These earrings are a perfect example-- they're under $6 and yet they look like they're an estate piece.

(Image courtesy of Forever 21)

Love them!

25 percent off at the Gap

For a limited time, select fall favorites are 25% off at the Gap when you enter code GAPDEALS at checkout. This online-only offer ends October 20th.

I think I might have to have this blazer...

(Image courtesy of Gap)

Banana Republic wants to give you a promotion

Now through tomorrow night, select styles of work clothing are 30% off at Banana Republic. This sale is only available online... no code necessary, prices as marked.

Sale is still on sale at LOFT

LOFT's sale (an extra 40% off sale items) is still going strong ... both in stores and online, no code necessary. They've also just added new styles as of today.

I've got my eye on some dresses but I'm afraid to blog about them ... every time I do that, they sell out of my size before I can pounce :)

Sweaters on sale at Madewell

"If you want to destroy my sweaterrrrrrrr ... woah ooo woah ooo woah..."

Sorry, I had to.

ANYWAY ... for three days only, select sweaters are 20% off at Madewell. Prices as marked; sale ends Wednesday night.

Boots on sale at Famous Footwear

If you still have not scored new boots this fall, you should know that they're on sale at Famous Footwear right now, with discounts of 30-50 % off.

I'm kinda feelin' the 1990s vibe of this lace-up pair.

(Image courtesy of Famous Footwear)

Get more, save more at Old Navy

Right now at Old Navy, they're offering:

20% off a $100 purchase;

25% off a $125 purchase; and

30% off a $150 purchase

...when you enter code ONLOVE30 at checkout. This sale is online only and it ends October 21st.

Banana Republic wants to thank you

Banana Republic is having a 'thank you' event ... they're offering 25% off your $75 online purchase ... this discount is good online only for 3 days only (October 15-17), when you enter code BREMAIL25 at checkout.

J. Crew sale is on sale

Now through Monday, all sale items at J. Crew are an extra 30% off when you enter code MUSTHAVE at checkout. This sale is online only ... and they're also offering free shipping on orders of $150 or more.

If there's one thing I feel like I "must have" right now -- it's this glen plaid peacoat ... dig the shawl collar.

(Image courtesy of J. Crew)

BOGO sweaters at LOFT

For a limited time, full-priced sweaters are buy one, get one 50% off at LOFT. No code necessary, reduction is taken at checkout on the lowest priced item(s).

I am in love with this striped cardigan -- which would be perfect paired with dark skinny jeans and boots for Thanksgiving :)

(Image courtesy of LOFT)

The best boots for your legs

As a girl with wide calves (I played high school volleyball, I can't help it!), I really do appreciate this online feature over at Real Simple showing the best boots for your legs.

Boot shopping is a tricky business.

30 percent off outerwear at NY and Company

For a limited time, all outerwear is 30% off at NY and Company. The hooded wool coat and the moto jacket are my personal faves.

(Images courtesy of NY and Company)

$16 deals at Old Navy

In celebration of their 16th birthday, Old Navy is offering lots of deals for -- you guessed it -- just $16.

My personal pick would be this sheer lace top, which could be layered in a variety of different ways -- tres tres chic!

(Image courtesy of Old Navy)

They're also offering 20% off any Old Navy online purchase (through tomorrow night) when you enter code ONBDAY20 at checkout AND free shipping on orders of $50 or more when you enter code ONSHIP50 at checkout.

25 percent off at Gap today

Today only, take 25% off your Gap.com purchase when you enter code GAP321 at checkout. Tomorrow, that offer drops to 20%, and then on Friday, it drops to just 15%. So hurry.

Personally, I love this new drape neck dress.

(Image courtesy of Gap)

BOGO tops at Ann Taylor

This week only, get full-priced tops buy one, get one 50% off at Ann Taylor. This offer is valid both in stores and online when at point of checkout, no code necessary.

They've also added tons of new styles to their fall sale, with discounts of up to 40% off.

Engagement party dress

Unfortunately, I won't get to pick out fun dresses on purpose like this one anymore (now that I'm married! :), but how cute is it that this dress is called the 'engagement party' dress? Love it!

(Image courtesy of ModCloth)

20 percent off at J. Crew

Now through Wednesday, take 20% off women's apparel orders of $150 at J. Crew when you enter code SHOPFALL at checkout. This sale is available online only.

Sale is on sale at Banana Republic

Now through Monday, October 11th, take an extra 25% off sale items at Banana Republic. This sale is good in stores only, with discounts taken at the register.

Fall sale at Lands' End Canvas

Lands' End Canvas is having a fall sale with discounts of up to 30% off ... plus free shipping with a purchase of $50 or more.

One of my favorite sale items is this wide belt ... such a great piece.

(Image courtesy of Lands' End Canvas)

Columbus Day weekend sales at LOFT and Ann Taylor

This weekend at both LOFT and Ann Taylor, take an extra 40% off all sale styles when you enter code SAVE40 at checkout (at LOFT) and code EXTRA40 at checkout (at Ann Taylor) ... this sale is good both in stores and online.

Jacquard skirt at Alloy

This is such a great skirt, love it!

(Image courtesy of Alloy)

I love the metallic sheen to it -- totally adds visual interest. And the wide waistband is very flattering!

LOFT Cares

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LOFT has a great promotion going on --

Buy a $25 LOFT Cares card (90% of the proceeds of which will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation) and you'll receive 20% off of every future purchase of $100 or more, through November 15th.

What's even better -- the card can be used at LOFT, Ann Taylor, LOFT Outlet, Ann Taylor Factory Stores, and online at both LOFT online and Ann Taylor.com.