Off Topic: The store I’m turning to for basics at a …

A complete look for under $150 — shoes and jewelry included. I feel a bit strange writing this post…as I’m typing it, I’m thinking: weird but true. A few extended family members have recently graduated college and need good-quality yet affordable career clothing. Two of my friends are returning to the workforce after having babies in the last year and…
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RECENT PURCHASES I ♥

Off-Topic: Investigating Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale

Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale: when designer pieces come closer to my price range. Thinking ahead to my next Jazz Age party… Ahh, Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Dangerously good, this sale always features a bevy of surprising markdowns as well as long-awaited ones. While the St. John Collection Organza Fil Coupe Shift Dress above is still too hard to justify at $758, inside are plenty more…
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What’s joined my closet recently :: Sale & Promo edition

Sale cruising is getting really good at the moment and I’ve been taking advantage to pick up some sweet goodies. What have I been hauling recently? The photos above, the details of each item below — plus the sweet deals going on at each of these retailers. Most of the promotions below END SUNDAY. 1. J.Crew Scattered Sequin Floral Shell in…
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Recent Zara wins + wants

RUFFLED EMBROIDERED SHIRT
DOUBLE BREASTED BUTTONED COAT
PLEATED DRESS
FLORAL ORGANZA HOOP EARRINGS
TIED KNIT TOP
PRINTED MINI DRESS
TOP WITH TIE WAIST
FLORAL PRINT DRESS
SEMICIRCULAR CROSSBODY BAG
DOUBLE-FACED JACKET
WIDE HEELED SLINGBACKS
FAUX SUEDE SKIRT
LACE TOP
HEELED LEATHER SQUARE TOE SANDALS
FRINGED PLAID JACKET
HOUNDSTOOTH COAT
PRINTED KNIT TOP
EMBROIDERED BLOUSE
SPARKLY KNIT BLOUSE
BACKPACK WITH RING
SATIN SKIRT
MOCK NECK SWEATER
ANIMAL PRINT BLOUSE
PLEATED SKIRT
BELTED TRENCH COAT
OVERSIZED COAT WITH POCKETS
HEELED SLINGBACK VINYL SHOE
SATIN SKIRT
SCALLOP TRIM POPLIN SHIRT
OPENWORK SWEATER
METALLIC THREAD RUFFLED TOP
FLORAL PRINT DRESS
FAUX PEARL BEJEWELED EARRINGS
STUDDED SLINGBACK BALLET HEELS
REVERSIBLE XL KLIMT TOTE BAG
LACE TOP
LACE TOP
BELTED JACKET WITH POCKETS
ROCKER LEATHER CROSSBODY BAG WITH CHAIN
FAUX SUEDE FRINGED OVERSHIRT
ANIMAL PRINT BOX BAG
RUFFLED BLOUSE
STUDDED EQUESTRIAN CROSSBODY BAG
CROPPED FLEECE COAT
ANIMAL PRINT LEATHER MINI CROSSBODY BAG
EMBROIDERED BLOUSE
TEXTURED KNIT DRESS WITH RUFFLES DETAILS
OPEN KNIT TOP
OVERSIZED COTTON COAT
FLORAL PRINT BLOUSE
SPLIT LEATHER HEELED COWBOY ANKLE BOOTS
SATIN DRESS
PACK OF PEARL AND ACETATE BARRETTES
FAUX LEATHER SKIRT
PACKABLE RAINCOAT
MULTICOLORED STRIPED TOP
BELTED COAT
WATER RESISTANT HOODED TRENCH COAT
SUEDE LOOK COAT
MULTICOLOR KNIT DRESS
TORTOISESHELL WIDE HEELED SANDALS
MID-HEIGHT HEELED ANKLE BOOTS WITH STRETCHY PANELS
PACK OF SPARKLING MULTICOLOR HAIR CLIPS
ANIMAL EMBOSSED SHOPPER BAG
SEQUIN RUFFLED TOP
STRIPED SWEATER
FRINGE JACKET
HEELED SUEDE ANKLE BOOTS
SPLIT LEATHER FRINGED CROSSBODY BAG
RUFFLED DRESS
FLORAL PRINT BLOUSE
ANIMAL PRINT MINI BAG
POCKET CAPE
PACK OF SPARKLING MULTICOLOR HAIR CLIPS
ANIMAL PRINT TOP
LEATHER MID-HEEL SLINGBACKS
ORGANZA FLOWER EARRINGS
EVERYDAY BACKPACK
DOUBLE BREASTED TRENCH COAT WITH BUTTONS
EMBROIDERED SKIRT
STUDDED ANIMAL PRINT SNEAKERS
PLEATED SKIRT
LEATHER EQUESTRIAN CROSSBODY BAG
SLINGBACK LEATHER HEELS
CONTRASTING LACE DRESS

Reviews: Bras I’ve loved recently from Natori, Skarlett Blue, Victoria’s …

Natori’s Feathers Front Close T-Back Bra ($66-$68) is so pretty and comes in lots of fun colors, like mint.  About a month ago I started noticing that although the cups on my 34D bras still mostly fit fine, the bands have started to become too loose. Rather than visit a chain where I’ve found the measurements are often off I went to…
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Off Topic: Are your toes ready for sandal and wedge delights? Nordstrom’…

Pedicure scheduled, now if the weather will just cooperate I’m ready for open-toe shoes! Shown here, TOMS’ Stucco Satin Woven ($80) platform wedge in black (top), with Lucky Brand’s Kalessie Espadrille ($69) in the middle and Hinge’s Aimee Wooden Platform Wedge ($90) on the bottom. Yesterday evening I was on a bus for several hours…thank goodness for wifi! After my friends and…
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Off topic: Shopping victory found me during Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family promo

So tempted by this beautiful goddess dress from BCBG. Anthropologie may not be having a sale today (though the extra 20% off sale promo continues) but plenty of other retailers are doing their best to tempt me into shopping! This past weekend I took advantage of Blooomingdale’s Friends & Family promo to pick up some workout gear and new bras.…
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This gear makes working out all the more fun

In this outfit: Onzie’s Elastic Tank ($45), Espana Capri ($65) and Criss-Cross Bra Top in Espana ($42). I am training for my first-ever triathlon at the moment and as my training and dance schedule kicks into high gear, my investment in workout clothes has increased to match. Many days of the week I work out twice — before work and…
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