Weekend Notes: 08.16.14

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I know, it’s been a while since I’ve written a weekly recap.  It’s one of my favorite posts to write since it justifies my hours of aimless Internet surfing and online window shopping.  Over the summer, it fell by the wayside because … it’s summer and adventures were calling.  Well I’m back with my favorite thoughts, stories and sales of the week.  Enjoy!

Back to School: So maybe my academic days are over, but I’ve been on a huge backpack kick lately.  They make running/biking around the city so much easier!  On my wish list: one, two and three.  And in my wildest dreams: this one.

There’s No Place Like Home: I was back in Arizona all of last week for work and play.  There’s no place like home and seriously no better place to get a burrito.  I even smuggled two onto my flight back to NYC!  Is a 3-ounce cup of salsa count TSA-approved?

Friend Request: LOFT is having their Friends & Family Sale this weekend!  Take 40% off everything with code: SHAREIT.  I have my eye on this fall romper, this camo jacket and this leopard tee.

Family Biz: While I was in AZ, my older brother played blog-photog for this post.  I always get nervous when someone new takes my photos, but he was great, patient and didn’t scoff at my crazy demands.  Is that too much to ask? 😉

Treat Yo’self: One of my teammates at work believes in treating yourself after a hard day/month/season of work and I couldn’t agree more.  On my need-to-save-my-lunch-money wish list: this beauty.  On my more-likely-to-purchase-now wishlist: this one.  Thanks for the encouragement/internal conflict Tish!

Sneak Attack: Are you sick of me talking about slip-on sneakers yet?  I wrote about them here and created another weekend look around them here.  But for real, I need a calf-hair leopard pair and am seriously stalking options one, two and three.

And Baby Makes Three: Congratulations to my girl Lindsey on the newest addition to her family.  How handsome is the new man in her life?  And yes, every baby should come into this world with a personalized hashtag!

Sale Section:
Ann Taylor — Take $50 off dresses and $30 off skirts
Banana Republic — Take 40% off full-priced items with code: BRWEEKEND
C. Wonder — Take 30% off all full-priced items
Club Monaco — Take an extra 40% off sale with code: GOINGGOING
GAP — Take 20% off your entire purchase with code HAPPY
J.Crew — Take an extra 30% off sale items with code: SHOPSALE
J.Crew Factory — Take 30% off new arrivals
LOFT — Take 40% off everything with code: SHAREIT
Madewell — Take an extra 40% off sale items with code: EXTRA40
Old Navy — Take 15% off or add a pair of jeans to save 25% with code: BONUS
Rebecca Minkoff — Save up to 70% off during her endless summer sale
Scoop NYC — Take an extra 40% off sale
Yoox — Save up to 80% off MAJOR designer brands

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A Weekend Without Plans

What to Wear on the Weekend

Dress // Sunglasses // Sandals // Maxi // Necklace // Tote // Rings // Pendant // Sneakers

For the first time in a month, I get to enjoy a weekend without plans and I couldn’t be happier.  No work trips, no family reunions, no outlandish adventures (we’ll save those for the weeks to come).  The only thing on my agenda might be a boozy brunch, a date with Netflix and a little bit of shopping.  So since I’m taking it easy this weekend, I’m looking to effortless pieces like a flowy maxi dress or a delicate necklace to keep things refined and relaxed.  What are your non-plans this weekend?

When Summer Met Fall

Military Green Top & Leopard Heels

I know, right off the heels of me declaring my endless love for summer colors, I come back with a darker palette of military green, black and leopard.  What can I say?  I’ve been a bit of a mixed bag lately.

Military Green Top & Leopard Heels

The tricky part is as much of my mixed feelings as it is my mixed wardrobe.  I’m not ready to say goodbye to summer, but all new clothes have me excited for fall.  It’s a conflict that can only be resolved by compromise — combining darker shades of color with light fabrics and simple cuts.  I’m loving this silky cami (on super sale!) paired with a delicate necklace, crispy white shorts and my favorite leopard heels.  Who said you can’t have the best of both worlds?

Olive Green & White Summer/Fall Transition Outfit Skirt The Rules Military Green and Leopard 5 Olive Green Silk Cami & Gold Delicate Necklace

WEAR
Top: Ann Taylor (take an extra 40% off!)
Shorts: LOFT (take an extra 40% off!)
Necklace: LOFT
Bag: Forever 21 (similar here and here)
Bracelet: J.Crew
Heels: J.Crew (on sale!)

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