Posted on August 23, 2014 in Life
Can you believe it’s the second to last weekend of the summer? It feels like just yesterday that I was scheming away at all the grand plans to be had. And now that the season is wrapping up, I actually have no plans for the next two weeks and am surprisingly okay with it. I’ve had plenty of Instagram-worthy adventures, from nights in Brooklyn to a trip to the Caribbean. Now it’s time to settle back in and focus on myself for a bit. Anyone else feel like this hitting the reset button after an incredible summer?
Back Up: Remember my wishlist of backpacks from last week? Well scratch that. I just bought this gold printed number and have this animal print one on my radar.
Take a Breather: Loved this post by Hallie about coming up for air every now and then when it comes to blogging. As rewarding as it can be, it’s also exhausting. And the moment it becomes frustrating or not fun, it’s time to close your laptop and go run outside for a little inspiration.
Blue Jean Baby: I wore a denim on denim ensemble to work this week and realized that I need to start sporting jeans more often. Distressed, zipped, cropped — lay it on me!
New Neighbor: So excited that Christine of View from 5’2″ is officially a resident of NYC! We bonded over happy hour, great conversation and a knack for fending off drunk guys with bad pickup lines. Welcome to the neighborhood, love!
In Second Place: I almost pulled the trigger on my dream bag last week. I’m just not sure if I’m ready to drop that much money. As runner ups, I’m loving this and this.
Fall Fling: Temps have been so mild lately that I’ve been flirting with fall all week. It doesn’t help that Ann Taylor‘s newest arrivals are pretty much perfection. On my wishlist: this leopard pullover, this textured skirt and this leather tee.
Social Swag: Happy 3rd birthday to bebe Society Social! Three years ago, my homegirl Roxy poured her heart and soul into creating her own biz and she is killing it. So proud of what you’ve accomplished and I can’t wait to see the new line of goodies!
Sale Section:
Ann Taylor — Take 50% off select full price and 50% off sale items
Banana Republic — Take 40% off full-priced items with code: BRGET40
C. Wonder — Take 30% off all full-priced items
GAP — Take 30% off your entire purchase with code AUGUST
J.Crew — Take an extra 25% off select items with code: SHOPNOW
J.Crew Factory — Take 40-50% off dresses, skrits and jewelry
LOFT — Take $20 off pants
Madewell — Take 20% off select items with code: HOTANDCOOL
Old Navy — Take 20% off or add a pair of jeans to save 25% with code: SAVEMORE
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
Photo:
Society Social via The Everygirl
Posted on August 16, 2014 in Life
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
Image:
The Everygirl
Posted on May 24, 2014 in Life
This week, I …
• Stocked up on a few summer accessories with two gauzy pom pom scarves, a striped pouch, a slouchy tank and an ultra-soft chambray shirt. Really not looking to tallying up my shopping budget for the month.
• Finally got around to hanging up these gold polka dot wall decals in our bedroom. Can’t wait to show you the final product!
• Rounded up a few of my favorites from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. I’m majorly lusting over this hot pink Rebecca Minkoff tote. Do I or don’t I?
• Bought myself the cutest bike helmet from C. Wonder on major sale as a motivator to start biking around the city. Stylish safety first!
• Cozied up in a neighborhood coffee shop and read #GIRLBOSS cover to cover. It was a such a good, funny and inspiring read — I highly recommend it! Next up: this book.
• Need to get myself a pair of drawing slouchy pants. They’re perfect for breezy summer nights. I’m loving them in black, stripes and lace!
• Am so excited it’s peony season! The boyfriend doesn’t share the same enthusiasm, but he bought me these anyway. 😉
• Hung up the second piece of artwork to grace our apartment walls. By the time I have this place fully decorated, it’ll probably be time to move out … Help please!
• Am so ready for summer to be here! Kicking things off with a Pinterest recipe binge — there’s plenty of inspiration on my cocktail recipes board.
• Rounded up a some sizzling sales going on this weekend. Happy shopping and happy Memorial Day weekend!
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALES
Ann Taylor — Take 40% off everything
ASOS — Take 20% off everything with code: WEBEGRILLIN
Banana Republic — Take 40% off everything with code BRHEAT
BCBGeneration — Take 40% off everything
BCBGMAXAZRIA — Take 30% off everything
Gap — Take 40% off full-price styles with code EVENT
Express — Take 40% off everything
Forever 21 — Take an extra 30% off sale items
J.Crew — Take an extra 30% off sale items with code PACKME
Les Nouvelles — Take 20% off everything with code STRIPES20
LOFT — Take an extra 50% off sale items
Madewell — Take an extra 30% off sale items with code OHYES
Old Navy — Save up to 50% off everything
Otte NY — Take an extra 20% off sale items with code MEMORIAL20
Piperlime — Take an extra 25% off sale
Rebecca Minkoff — Save up to 30% off
Urban Outfitters — Take 25% off dresses