Monthly Archives: August 2014

Fab and Frugal Deal of the Day: Sale Alert #2!

I have loved Calvin Klein since I put on my first classic black pencil skirt. You can only imagine how excited I was to find that Calvin Klein is having a huge sale today. The Calvin Klein classics are the foundation pieces for a spectacularly timeless wardrobe.

Here are a few of my favorite sale steals from Calvin Klein all for less than $69…

sheer accent + pleated sleeveless shift dress $49.99sharkskin colorblock sleeveless sheath dress $59.99

chambray pencil skirt $29.99solid mesh sleeve top $29.99

textured colorblock sleeveless top $24.99faux leather leggings $39.99

Fab and Frugal Deal of the Day: SALE ALERT!

Good morning, fashionable friends!

Here’s a little sale secret for you…you get 40% off all styles if you go to the LOFT website and enter code SHAREIT today.

Now I know what you’re thinking. Yes, Ann Taylor went through a weird little time that wasn’t really appropriate or fashionable; however, I believe that they have since redeemed themselves. In addition to offering frequent sales (i.e. up to 75% off full-price and sale items), they have reworked their garment structures and hired an entirely new design team. I also love that they offer regular, petite, and tall sizes for almost everything. When you’re short like me, a store offering petite sizing and regular clothes is a dream come true!

So, in honor of Ann Taylor’s new approach to style, here are a few of my favorite fashionable finds for the day:

Short Sleeve Lace Dress ($64.80)

 

Autumn Bloom Pencil Skirt ($42)

 

Zip Front Field Jacket ($64)

Wear White While You Can…

Vogue’s Best Dressed list was full of white ensembles this week. I love every one of them. White is so perfectly flattering on just about every skin tone and creates a sort of minimalist backdrop to show off those well-maintained locks.

To be honest, I don’t really believe in the old “no white after labor day” rule. I think that some of fall and winter’s best looks have been all white ensembles. However, to appease the crowd of traditionalists, here’s a great guide to wearing white before Labor Day arrives and before the color is no longer (traditionally) fashionably acceptable for fall.

For a little celebrity inspiration, visit this week’s Best Dressed list by Vogue.

For those fabulous ladies on a budget, here are some of the week’s best deals on one of my favorite wardrobe colors:

Quilted Rucksack ($69)

Image 1 of QUILTED RUCKSACK from Zara

Maia Zipper Detail Stretch Pique Sheath Dress ($88)

Zipper Detail Stretch Piqué Sheath Dress

Free People Star Slipdress ($98)

'Star' Slipdress

Halogen Linen Blend Jacket ($46)

Linen Blend Jacket

Crepe Collarless Moto Jacket ($105)

Crepe Collarless Moto Jacket

Zara Checked Shirt ($69)

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Hue Ankle Zip Skimmer Leggings ($44)

Ankle Zip Skimmer Leggings

Asos Column Pencil Skirt In Leather ($110)

Image 1 of ASOS Column Pencil Skirt In Leather

Soft Slipper ($39)

Image 1 of SOFT SLIPPER from Zara

The Transitional Wardrobe

Good morning, fashionable friends!

Summer is slowly coming to a close as we prepare for new school schedules and cooler temperatures. So, even if it isn’t time to put away those shorts and pull out the parkas, it is nearly time for the implementation of the transitional wardrobe.

Transitional wardrobes are a girl’s best friend. Transitional wardrobes are a blend of pieces from warmer weather clothing and cooler weather clothing. With layers, you can be prepared for the first bits of cooler weather while still maintaining an appropriate style for the hotter moments of the day that are yet to let our sweaty selves be.

Although everyone is familiar with layering, Miranda Kerr is the queen of modern transitional dress. She has mastered color pallets, fabrics, and flirty styles while managing to remain appropriate for any woman to imitate on a daily basis. Here are just a few of her transitional wardrobe styles

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In any one of these photos, a layer or two could be removed to make the outfits more warm weather friendly. Also, the end of summer time also means a rush to wear all of those nautical inspired items that we bought for summer (i.e. blue and white striped sweater, etc.).

The other thing that makes Miranda Kerr’s wardrobe so functional is that her statement pieces (i.e. cropped leather jacket, utility jacket, booties, neutral totes, etc.) are timeless and appropriate for all seasons. Summer may not yet be over, but it’s time to start preparing for some stylish layers.

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Miranda Kerr 2

 

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