Category Archives: Shopping

summer sale.

It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a J.Crew aficionado.  Their clean cuts and preppy style blends perfectly into my closet.  But I never purchase anything from J.Crew at full price or even at sale price.  About every 3-4 weeks, J.Crew marks an additional 30% off its sale prices and let me tell you, the savings are definitely worth the wait.  The 30% off sale is going on now online (just enter “SHOPNOW” at checkout) until Thursday and I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite finds from the sale (marked with the sale price and the additional 30% discounted price).  Happy shopping everybody!

1. Ella Dress in Garden Floral — $99.99 ($69.99)
2. 3″ Chino Shorts — $34.50 ($24.15)
3. Silk Bow Cami in Stripe — $78 ($54.60)
4. Triple-Stripe Necklace — $59.99 ($41.99)
5. Bette Suede Platform Wedge — $138 ($96.60)
6. Classic Mini in Double Serge Cotton – $79.50 ($55.65)
7. Selima Sun Belle Sunglasses — $88 ($61.60)
8. Skinny Leather Belt — $24.99 ($17.49)

a beautiful heart.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ainslee of A Beautiful Heart!  Besides being a fellow Wildcat and hailing from the same hometown, we immediately bonded over our mutual love of fashion blogs, J.Crew, and all things sparkly.  She’s the sweetest girl and was gracious enough to let me parade her gorgeous handmade jewelry all over my blog (seen here, here, and here).  Check out her lovely Etsy shop and let me know what some of your favorite pieces are!

(featured next to Spike the Punch’s Rainey necklace)

shop summer essentials.

On Tuesday, I posted the inspiration for my summer must-have list.  Today, I scoured my favorite shopping sites to turn inspiration into reality.  I’m still looking for the perfect striped button-up, but have a pretty good start to the rest of summer’s essentials.  What’s on your list?

1. Tobi Twisted Around Top — $48
2. Zara High Heel Sandal — $89.90
3. Tobi Cuffed Denim Shorts — $32
4. Forever 21 Stonewash Denim Vest — $24.90
5. BB Dakota Hayley Shorts – $70