(Image courtesy of Banana Republic)
Under $100 at Banana
Banana has a great collection of spring updates here, all for under $100. My favorite pick would be this sweater vest.
Gap spring sale
Right now, spring sale is on at the Gap ... in stores only ... with discounts of up to 60% off.
Suit sale at Ann Taylor
If you're in the market for a new suit, then look no further than Ann Taylor ... they're offering 30% off right now when you buy a full-priced jacket and matching bottom. No code needed, both in stores and online.
I think I'd go with a jacket and skirt actually ... tons of opportunity to wear them as separates, too!
Extra 30 percent off J. Crew sale
You've got until Thursday to take an additional 30% off final sale items at J. Crew. Simply shop (online only) and enter code LOVEIT at checkout.
NYCR Picks from the March 2011 magazines
It's freezing right now in New York, so it's making me sad to go through these magazines and look at all the fun pretty spring clothes ... I don't even want to touch the April issues yet until it gets warmer, for fear that it'll just depress me. Let's ease ourselves into spring, shall we?
From Lucky:
A Forever 21 dress like this one was featured in a great article where they made 90 days of outfits out of 26 pieces ... it was genius!
(Image courtesy of Forever 21)
These loafers are the epitome of laid back preppy ... I think I may need a pair.
(Image courtesy of Geox)
This bib necklace is such a statement piece. I'd wear it with a simple black dress.
(Image courtesy of What's in Store)
From Glamour:
This tweed jacket is so darn ladylike. Makes me want to mix it up with a simple tee, olive cargo pants, and some wedges.
(Image courtesy of Spiegel)
I am so drawn to this watch and I can't quite figure out why ... it's gotta be the green.
(Image courtesy of Timex)
This seafoam hue of this dress is totally sweet ... perfect for spring.
(Image courtesy of LOFT)
From Real Simple:
I think this might be the perfect purple-y red shade of nail polish. With the perfect name.
(Image courtesy of OhEmGee blog)
The rust orange in this flower print blouse is really cheerful.
(Image courtesy of Piperlime)
This pencil skirt, in this neutral shade, is a great piece to have ... I can think of several things already in my closet that I could pair it with!
(Image courtesy of Boden)
From People StyleWatch:
I love the braided detailing on this cross-body bag ... I could easily use this on my weekend shopping excursions :)
(Image courtesy of TopShop)
The shape of this dress is great ... flatters curves and cinches in at the waist. Not to mention the cool color!
(Image courtesy of The Limited)
There is nothing more classic to me than a London Fog trench.
(Image courtesy of Macy's)
Mildred
I am so jazzed about Mildred Pierce premiering this weekend on HBO. I can't wait to check out all the vintage fashions on Kate Winslet and Evan Rachel Wood ... perfect casting.
Shopping in NYC . . . for men
Twitter user @ndrew10 reached out to me recently and asked me if I could recommend places to go shopping on an upcoming visit to NYC.
So, I decided it'd make a great post, first for the gents -- I'll do another one soon for the ladies -- of some of my favorite places to go shopping in the city.
A really cool store for basic pieces, and the quality is very good for the price.
The mens version of my favorite store ... in an old bar. Could not be cooler.
Racks and racks of vintage clothing, organized by decade.
Behind my favorite vintage costume jewelry store, there's a hidden away spot for vintage home goods.
Locations all over the city with great vintage finds, and you can shop for a good cause.
You can literally find anything and everything in this Asian-import market.
Hope this helps!
the perfect spring dress
This is my idea of a perfect spring dress ... a cheerful color, a floral print, and a universally flattering silhouette.
(Image courtesy of Boden USA)
Top spring trends
According to Piperlime, these are the top 10 spring trends:
1) colorful dresses
2) espadrilles
3) wide-leg jeans
4) feminine sandals
5) bold prints
6) wedges
7) ladylike jackets
8) crochet
9) wrist candy
10) drapey shorts
(Image courtesy of Piperlime)
You can check out each of these trends on Piperlime's web site, obvi.
Basic tunic
This is why I love L.L. Bean ... basic pieces like this tunic, which never go out of style and can be mixed & matched with other pieces for so many different looks.
(Image courtesy of L.L. Bean)
20 percent off at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana
Today's the last day you can take 20 percent off your order (online only) at Old Navy, Gap, or Banana Republic when you enter code MARCH20 at checkout.
Pssst . . .
LOFT sale is an extra 50% off the sale price right now ... both in stores and online. No code necessary, discount taken at checkout.
The perfect summer bag
I know it's only just the beginning of spring, but this bag would be perfect for summer.
(Image courtesy of Fred Flare)
Adorna Bella
When I was in San Francisco for my honeymoon last week, I was lucky enough to stumble upon this amazing jewelry store in the Washington Square neighborhood of San Francisco. All of the pieces are made by local artists (which I love), and they have some of the most beautiful jewelry I've ever seen.
After curbing my temptation to buy every single item in the store, I finally chose these earrings --
(Image courtesy of NYC Recessionista)
The stone is this amazing gray, with speckles of black, and the detailing on the gold is just so unique. If you're ever in San Fran, definitely pay them a visit!
BOGO sweaters at LOFT
For a limited time, all full-priced sweaters at LOFT are buy one, get one 50% off both in stores and online.
Love this colorblock cardigan.
(Image courtesy of LOFT)
Weekend sale at Madewell
This weekend, take an extra 25% off sale items at Madewell, both in stores and online when you enter code WHYNOT at checkout. They're also offering free shipping on orders of $100 or more. Ends Sunday.
This easy rider jacket is a perfect spring piece.
(Image courtesy of Madewell)
A wild bangle
LOVE this bangle ... it's so very safari-like. And this coral shade is apparently the color of the season.
(Image courtesy of Madewell)
Cut and color
This is such a great dress ... I love the shade of blue, and the silhouette of it. Looks like it would be flattering on all body types, and very easy to wear.
(Image courtesy of Gap)
Geode necklace
The stone on this statement necklace looks like a big hunkin' geode ... love it.
(Image courtesy of Forever 21)
Only $10 too!
Strappy sandals
I tried these strappy wedge sandals on at Target over the weekend, and I love them -- they're so cute and very comfortable. And only $25!
(Image courtesy of Target)
Kendra Scott earrings
I've seen these earrings in a few different magazines now, and I totally love them. I seriously wanna collect 'em all, in every possible shade of blue and green.
(All images courtesy of Kendra Scott)
Give 'n' Get at Gap is back
I just got this email from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and they've shared a 30% off coupon for the upcoming Gap Give 'n' Get program, which will run for 4 days only, from March 17-20.
Click here to print the coupon, good for multiple in-store purchases.
Enjoy! And know that Gap will benefit 5% of your entire in-store purchase to this worthy cause.
Sale at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor has added a whole mess of new styles to their sale, with discounts of up to 40% off ... some of my faves are:
this blouse
this dress
and this belt
(Images courtesy of Ann Taylor)
Enjoy!
PS - they're also offering free shipping on orders of $150 or more, no code needed.
PPS - they've also got some BOGO going on, with all of their full-priced styles being buy one, get one 50% off when you shop in stores or online and enter code SHOPSPRING at checkout.
Target's Go International Designer Collective
This morning, when I was all out of sorts -- from both the time change and still trying to get back on East coast time after our honeymoon -- at least I was awake at a decent enough hour to take advantage of Target's re-issue of 34 dresses from previous designer collab collections :)
Here's what I scooped up --
And of course the Thakoon printed tie-waist dress
(All images courtesy of Target)
The styles are selling out quickly so check your local store or the web site and grab what you've got your eye on!
LOFT sale is on sale
All the sale items at LOFT are now an extra 40% off for a limited time , both in stores and online ... no code necessary.
Free shipping with shoes at Nordstrom
For the next month plus @ Nordstrom, when you add a pair of shoes to your online order & enter code SHOES at checkout, your entire order ships for free.
I think I might need to try this whole strappy oxford trend this spring ...
(Image courtesy of Nordstrom)
$20 off at Gap
Now through Saturday at Gap, take $20 off your purchase of $80 or more when you shop (online only) and enter code GAP2080 at checkout.
Makes me wanna scoop up some spring blouses.
BOGO Knitwear at H and M
Now through March 24th, select knitwear at H&M is buy one, get one FREE in stores ... enjoy!
Handy pocket
Extra 30 percent off J. Crew sale
BOGO at Payless
Lost in a book
LOVE this dress ... I want it! I even love the name ... I get lost in a book like that.
(Image courtesy of ModCloth)
Love to layer
I'd love to layer one of each of these bracelets ... love them in every color.
(Image courtesy of Banana Republic)
Comfy AND stylish shoes
If it was always this easy to find shoes that are both comfy and stylish, then I'd be in heaven. Love this slideshow from Refinery29.
(Image courtesy of Refinery29)
