Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

BCBG Max Azria

'Molly' Slim Bermuda Shorts

Original: $148--NOW: $73.90

To Boot or Not to Boot.

I want these. I have been looking for some tall motorcycle-ish boots for this fall/winter. To pair with grey knit tights and sweater dresses. Mmm.

Still I do not know if I can justify spending this much on Steve Maddens. Thoughts?

Cassie Tall Boots-Original $295.95--NOW: $169.90

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

Free People

French Terry Dolman Wrap Top
Original: $68--NOW: $45.90

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

Robert Rodriguez

Vintage Eyelet Dress

Original: $495--NOW: $296.90

A Good Ol' Shoe Clearance

Style at any price.

Nine West
'Laurieann' Flat
Original: $68.95--NOW: $33.00



Steven by Steve Madden
'Baltik' Espadrille
Original: $88.95--NOW: $43.90


Jessica Simpson
'Mando' Pump
Original: $88.95--NOW: $58.90

A Sale of Relief.

I am in a work rut. And by that I mean, I have been spending far too much time at work actually doing real work! I have been stressed beyond belief and little time to relieve this stress with my usual daily dose of online shopping. I love love love the Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale though and pried my eyes away from excel to peruse the goods.

Free People

Eyelet Chambray Henley Hoody

Original: $68.00--Now: $44.90
The eyelet detailing on this casual hoody is divine.

BCBGirls

'Adele' Ruffle Top

Original: $98.00--Now: $64.90
Fab with black pants for work and black shorts for play.

Alice + Olivia

'Marshal' Shorts
Original: $185.00--Now: $69.00
Pair with BCBG top above.

All About Me Today: Lazy

I was super lazy today and therefore I opted for my largest most comfortable clothes.

Wearing Today:

Long Gray V-Neck: H&M

Boot Cut Citizens for Humanity: Nordstrom

Beaded Necklace: Forever 21

Silver Reef Sandals: St. Barth's Hotel Shop

Ruffles Are Not Just for Pirates

I love the ruffle blouse look for summer work and play. I thought this post was fitting seeing as Pirates of the Carribean came out this weekend and we all know that pirates love to wear their ruffles. LiLo rocks it perfectly as she seeks paparazzi attention at the Ivy.

Source: Teddy & Moo's

Nanette Lepore
'Rendezvous' Dot Ruffle Blouse
$250

Adorable but not nice to the bank account.



Forever 21
Silk Blend Blouse
$22.80

Combines two of my fave trends, yellow and ruffles.

Forever 21

Chiffon Flutter Top
$19.80

A little bit eclectic take on the ruffle blouse.

$101 Outfit Challenge

These days it is hard to find one apparel item under $101, let alone a whole outfit. The other day at Barney's Coop while I pondered buying a $101 cotton t-shirt, after which I swiftly kicked myself for even considering that purchase, I thought about putting together a complete outfit for that same price.

Forever 21

Chiffon Tunic
$17.80


Nordstrom
Roxy 'Brooks' Skinny Stretch Jeans
$39.50

Urban Outfitters

Encinitas Crisscross Skimmer

$38.00

Forever 21
Carved Pattern Bangle
$5.80

Voila! Alright, I'm slightly over by 10 cents, but who's counting?

Nordstroms Sale Alert

Slim pickings. Get them while they're good.

Velvet Torch Long Maxi Dress
Original: $54.00--Now: $26.90

BCBGirls 'Kelly' Off Shoulder Knit Top

Original: $78.00--Now: $38.90

Norma Kamali Everlast Dolman Jacket

Original: $220.00--Now: $109.90

Cute as a Button

I often explore the juniors section online at various department stores, as I have found that they have slightly lower cost versions of the looks I am scouting. Nordstroms has an especially good selection. The one hang up I often have is sizing. I am an Adult Small, so I typically will go for Juniors Medium unless the piece is particularly blousey.

Velvet Torch Kimono Dress
$58

Sashimi Cap Sleeve Jacket
$38

Love Squared Button Front Babydoll Top
$28.00

Roxy 'Brooks' Bermuda Shorts
$38

Only in Chicago would 50 Degrees Feel like Summer

I woke up this morning with a smile across my face. Seriously, this is a rare
occurrence as I normally cannot even summon a smirk until I have an extra hot soy latte from Starbucks (how cliche??).

Yet there is nothing like a weather report hinting at the end of a windy and cold winter to jump start a girl's day. Despite the fact that the sun is shining (I almost forgot what sun was), the air still has a chill to it and it will barely reach 60 degrees today. But that has not stopped me from donning the most summery outfit I could find after sifting through my storage closet.

Wearing today: Blue gray jersey trapeze dress (Nordstroms) with a cropped beige pea coat (Urban Outfitters) and light gold flats (SM)

Sure...there is a slight chance of a fripple or two (he he) but in my book it is well worth it.