NYC Recessionista: October 2011

Things That Pinterest Me

Here's this week's installment of:

(Pinterest logo courtesy of Pinterest, of course)

Happy Halloween, everyone :)

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Kiernan Shipka (Sally on Mad Men) is so gosh darn adorable, I can't stand it. She blogged about her personal style for eight days over at Luckymag.com and it's safe to say I will always be a fan of hers.

(Image courtesy of Lucky Magazine)

Second chances

How great is this ad for pet adoption from a shelter in Canada?

(Image courtesy of Calgary Humane Society)

Teardrop earrings

How beautiful are these earrings?

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Striped skirt

I really like this skirt ... most of the skirts I have are pencil skirts, so this striped a-line skirt is a nice change. And the dark olive-y green color is really great.

(Image courtesy of Madewell)

30 percent off sweaters at J. Crew Factory

This weekend only, take 30% off sweaters at J. Crew Factory stores and online in the factory online store.

I think a cowl neck sweater like this one is the perfect cozy piece for the cold weather in NY right now.

(Image courtesy of J. Crew)

A pretty party dress

This teal cap sleeve dress is a great little holiday party dress -- I love the dainty embroidery on the neckline.

(Image courtesy of Forever21)

Cozy sweater dress

This slouchy striped number might be the perfect weekend dress for fall ... problem is, I'd want to wear it to work, too :)

(Image courtesy of TopShop)

25 percent off new arrivals at Gap

Today's the last day to take 25% off (regular priced) new arrivals at Gap ... this sale is online only when you enter code GAPNEW at checkout.

50 percent off at LOFT

Select fall favorites at LOFT are 50% off when you shop -- either in stores or online -- and enter code SHOP50 at checkout.

This sale is only around for a limited time, so get to it.

Extra 30 percent off J. Crew sale

Through Thursday, you can take an extra 30 percent off sale items at J. Crew when you shop, both in stores and online, and enter code OURTREAT at checkout.

I recently just picked up this tunic and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite pieces ...

(Image courtesy of J. Crew)

Cobalt shift

Loving this new cobalt blue dress from Ann Taylor ... stylish and pretty darn effortless.

(Image courtesy of Ann Taylor)

Fall boot sale at Urban Outfitters

The fall boot sale is on right now at Urban Outfitters -- both in stores and online.

Here are some of my faves:

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Things That Pinterest Me

Here's this week's installment of:

(Pinterest logo courtesy of Pinterest, of course)

Angela Chase is definitely one of my style icons ... and this is one of my favorite Angela outfits.

Source: google.com via NYC on Pinterest

This is a great little satchel, in the perfect color.

Source: stylefind.com via NYC on Pinterest

I like the fact that the stones on these earrings are irregularly shaped...there's beauty in imperfections.

Source: anthropologie.com via NYC on Pinterest

Looking in my closet, I think I need more tie-neck blouses just like this one.

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That's it ... I'm growing my hair out to this length. So darn chic.

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Michelle Obama's Fashion Motto

I really love this article from FabSugar about Michelle Obama and her thoughts on what she wears. Some highlights --

“I have to wear what I love. I have to feel good in it. My day-to-day wardrobe choices are very practical. I’m like, ‘What’s the temperature?’ ‘Am I going to be sitting in the grass?’ ‘Will I be playing with kids?’ ‘Can I sit on the floor?’”

“It’s like my music. Everything in my closet is something that I love, so that I can make choices based on what makes sense, knowing that I’m going to love whatever it is. I think that tends to be my philosophy.”

“If I’m comfortable in what I have on, that’s second nature, and then all my attention can go to the people in the room that I’m with at the time, and I don’t have to worry about whether something is riding up or whether my feet hurt. I don’t want to waste anxiety on something as limited as clothes.”

“I try to be thoughtful about spreading the wealth, like with young designers. Mixing things up is important to me.”

“Ultimately, did they walk away feeling good and inspired, and maybe ready to think a little bit differently? That’s what I’m hoping to do with the interactions I have.”

She's such an icon :) Here she is wearing a Target dress ...

(Image courtesy of FabSugar)

30 percent off at LOFT

For a limited time, make like a LOFT Girl and take 30% off your full-priced purchases there when you shop both in stores and online ... no code needed, discount taken at checkout.

(Image courtesy of LOFT)

PS -- check out their Facebook page as well where you can enter to win -- among other things -- this special discount for an entire year.

Customer Appreciation at Banana Republic

Through Sunday, take 25% off your Banana Republic purchase when you shop (online only) and enter code BRSAVE25 at checkout.

Personally I love this chic weekend look --

(Image courtesy of Banana Republic)

Autumn discounts at Old Navy

Today and Saturday only, take 25% off at Old Navy, and then on Sunday, the discount drops to just 20% off ... all when you shop (online only) and enter code ONAUTUMN at checkout.

PS -- they've also got their 'Fall Haul' sale still going on ... with discounts of up to 50% off online, and up to 75% off in stores.

Perusing Terrain

Have you checked out Terrain, the new brand from Anthropologie? I am already lusting after several pieces on this somewhat gardening-themed online store --

The colors in this tagua nut necklace are so striking ... this blue green is one of my favorite colors.

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These note cards are completely adorable ... the designs remind me of vintage dishtowels.

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This combination lip and cheek color seems like it would give you that perfect it's-early-winter-and-I-just-stepped-in-from-outside flush.

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These earrings would make a perfect Christmas gift for any gal on your list.

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I really love vintage fruit crates like this one ... would make a great magazine rack.

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PS -- they're actually offering free shipping through October 31st when you enter code ANTHRO at checkout.

30 percent off Sweaters at J. Crew

Today's the last day you can take up to 30% off select sweaters at J. Crew ... this sale is online only, prices as marked.

(Image courtesy of J. Crew)

Mall fashions

As someone who grew up shopping at malls, I can really appreciate this slideshow from Refinery 29 of great fashion-forward finds that came from "mall brands."

Boden Limited Edition Collection

I am definitely loving everything in this new limited edition collection from Boden ... sigh.

(Image courtesy of Boden)

The style of Blossom

I am seriously loving this interview (and accompanying slideshow of pics) with the costume designer from Blossom ... I so miss 90s fashion.

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