14 MINIMAL + BRIGHT PICKS FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE

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Losing my mind with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale right about now. When it comes to shopping I usually find myself in a bit of a fashion dilemma... There's a side of me that gravitates towards sleek minimal style, but then a bright statement piece (or 20) will catch my eye, and I'm left torn. While it's fun to mix and match, sometimes I wish my personal style wasn't so broad. Any of you go through this as well?

Sleek and Minimal:
1. Equipment Margaux Pinstripe Cotton Shirt
2. Michael Kors Bailey Chronograph Bracelet Watch in Gold
3. Amity Home Devin Cotton Throw
4. Waterworks Luna Bathroom Accessories Collection in White Marble
5. Balenciaga Paris Fragrance Set
6. MICHAEL Michael Kors Aviator Sunglasses in Silver
7. Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 Training Shoe in Black/White

Bright Statements:
1. A.L.C. Leopard Print Genuine Calf Hair & Merino Wool Sweater
2. Michael Kors Bailey Chronograph Bracelet Watch in Silver
3. Stila Lip Glaze Set
4. Waterworks Luna Bathroom Accessories Collection in Black Marble
5. Dior Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Reflects
6. MICHAEL Michael Kors Aviator Sunglasses in Golden
7. Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 Training Shoe in Hyper Pink/Grey

TOP 25 MEMORIAL DAY SALES

Photo: Allure

Here's a round up of the top 25 Memorial Day sales worth checking out. About to lose my mind (and bank account) with all of these options. Enjoy!

+ ASOS: Get 20% off with code WEBEGRILLIN -- Top pick: Floral Jacquard Skirt

+ All Saints: Get 25%  off with code STYLE25 -- Top pick: Balfern Leather Biker Jacket

+ Barneys New York Warehouse: Extra 30% off -- Top pick: The Row Jorty Blouse

+ Club Monaco: Up to 50% off with code MEM2014 -- Top pick: Gabi Varsity Jacket

+ French Connection: Get 30% off with code S14MEM

+ Forever21: Get up to 30% off with code MEMDAY30 -- Top pick: Strappy Halter Romper

+ Gap: 40% off with code EVENT -- Top pick: Deconstructed Boyfriend Jeans

+ J.Crew Extra 30% off sale styles. 25% off packing picks -- Top pick: Tuxedo Shirt

+ Joie: Extra 20% off sale items with code MDW20 -- Top pick: Pima Espadrille Sandals

+ Last Call by Neiman Marcus: Get up to 50% off -- Top pick: Michael Kors Watch

+ Les Novelles: 20% off with code STRIPES20 -- Top pick: Kamali Kulture Cat Eye Sunglasses

+ LOFT: Get extra 40% off with code MUSTSHOP -- Top pick: Striped Sheer Open Cardigan

+ Macy’s: Up to 25% off with code MEMDAY -- Top pick: Vince Camuto Wayne Thong Sandals

+ Madewell: 30% off sale items with code OHYES -- Top pick: Loeffler Randall Octavia High-Tops

+ Nordstrom: Save up to 40% off -- Top pick: Lily Aldridge for Velvet Stripe Tee

+ Need Supply Co: 20% off sale items with code EXTRA20 -- Top pick: Lace Trim Shorts

+ Piperlime: Get 20% off with code CHIC -- Top pick: Equipment Abbot Bomber Jacket

+ Rebecca Minkoff: Up to 30% off sale items -- Top pick: Marlowe Bag

+ Revolve Clothing: Up to 50% off -- Top pick: J Brand Relaxed Cut-Off Shorts

+ Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 55% off designer selections -- Top pick: Jenni Kayne D'orsay Flats

+ Shopbop: New markdowns for Memorial Day -- Top pick: J Brand L8035 Leather Pants

+ The Corner: Up to 40% off-- Top pick: Vionnet Ankle boots

+ Topshop: Up to 30% select items -- Top pick: MOTO Embellished High Waisted Jeans

+ Urban Outfitters: 25% off dresses -- Top pick: Silence + Noise Blanc Tee Dress

+ West Elm: Up to 25% off with code SUMMER -- Top pick: Kasbah Wool Rug

STREET STYLE: AMANDA BROOKS | CONTRAST PIPING SHIRT

Photos via: Harper's Bazaar | ELLE

After seeing these street style shots of Amanda Brooks, I've been looking for a good button-down shirt with contrast piping. While I was getting my hair cut recently (shout out to Jen Atkin!), I noticed another stylist with a similar button-down shirt tucked into her jeans. Turns out it was the Club Monaco Alexi Shirt. May or may not have ordered two the moment I got home...

Find the classic shirt here (on sale) or here.

ps: The Shopbop 'Friends & Family' sale is on! Get 25% off with code: INTHEFAMILY14

MIRANDA KERR + JOANNA HILLMAN | EQUIPMENT 'FRIENDS + FAMILY' SALE

Photos via: InStyle UK | Citizen Couture

Currently getting lost on the Equipment site. Their 'Friends & Family' sale is on, so everything is 20% off until the 24th! This is the best time to stock up on their classic button down shirts, like the ones pictured on Miranda Kerr and Joanna Hillman above.

My top picks...
+ Reese Shirt in Black/White Grid Print
+ Avery Pajama Set in Black
+ Signature Shirt (Great in any color- so addicted to this style) 
+ Sloane Crew Neck Sweater in Heather Grey
+ Slim Signature Shirt in Star Print
+ Cameron Tee in White

ps- You can also get 20% off right now over at Joie and Current/Elliott. Happy Shopping!

NEUTRAL + BRIGHT MIX | SHOPBOP 'BIG EVENT' SALE

The SHOPBOP sale is officially on. I put together a look with some of my top picks from the site, which was not easy. There are SO many things I have my eye on. Happy shopping! x

1. Equipment Sloane Cashmere Sweater
2. Stella McCartney Oversized Round Sunglasses
3. Juliet & Company Mini Pearl Studs
4. Vanessa Mooney Anarchy Choker Necklace
5. FRAME Denim Le Luxe Tuxe Skinny Jeans
6. Lizzie Fortunato Safari Clutch
7. Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Nudité
8. NARS Lipstick in Schiap
9. Tibi Anouk Strappy Sandals

For more inspiration check out my other outfit collages.

So many sales!

I did a bit of shopping this weekend, all online as I didn't have a chance to hit the malls, but there were great sales to be found!  Just wanted to share my favorite sales and picks!

Alice + Olivia has 25% off their site until tonight.  I'm such a fan of this line as the clothes are so well made and fit really well and I love their shoes as well.  I picked up these items, all on sale and with the additional 25% off I saved a lot!

Alice + Olivia Coat

Alice + Olivia Tie Neck Blouse

Alice + Olivia Dahlia

SSENSE has a ton of designer bags on sale.  Some I haven't seen on other sites.  I've ordered from SSENSE a few times before and shipping has always been timely and returns are not too much of a pain even though they are a Canadian company.

top:
Chloe Paraty

Chloe Mint Crossbody

bottom:

Proenza Schouler PS1

Saint Laurent Chyc tote

Phillip Lim Pashli

You already saw what I picked up from the Nordstrom designer shoe sale last week (I'm waiting for them to arrive as most had to be shipped to me) but I spied a few other styles online that I love.

Prada pump

Manolo Blahnik Pump

Prada Platform

I also picked up a few sweaters at great prices.  Being that I'm still nursing (and plan on doing so for awhile) I've been stocking up on easy to wear sweaters so I don't have to deal with zippers or buttons every time I nurse my daughter.  When I'm not at home, a nursing tank (that one is a favorite) underneath a sweater is the best combo for me.

Stripe Sweater

Zip Back Sweater

Colorblock Sweater

Net-A-Porter always has a great shoe sale selection.  Some are even 50% off which is great as I know Nordstrom, Saks and Neiman typically just take 30%-40% off for the first cut of sales.

Giuseppe Zanotti Pump

Nicholas Kirkwood

Saint Laurent Tribute Pump

Also, a few CyberMonday beauty deals... I love Julep nail polish and getting the Maven boxes every month.  Usually the secret store is only available to Maven subscribers but they are opening it up to everyone today!  Save up to 80%!  There are a ton of sets that are perfect stocking stuffers and gifts for your girlfriends!

And if you haven't signed up for a Maven box yet, it's one of the few subscription boxes that I have kept as I just love getting new nail polishes every month.  All the colors are always on trend and perfect for the season.  I love that you can pick which box you get too so I'm always happy when I get it!  It's $19.99 a month and if you sign up here and use the code FREEBOX you can get your first box for free! 

NARS friends and family runs through today with code NARSFRIENDS.  I picked up my favorite eyeliner, powder and shadow stick.  I just looked through their palettes and now I want this one too!

EMERSON FRY | CYBER MONDAY SALE

Hells yeah- 20% off at Emerson Fry today! As you know from this post, I have been crushing on their latest collection, so I am losing my mind right now. What to get?!

Some of my top picks...

MUST-HAVE: TARTAN CHECK COAT | ASOS CYBER MONDAY SALE

If you are anything like me, you've been dreaming about this Stella McCartney coat, but this alternative from ASOS will definitely satisfy the craving without breaking the bank.

Even better, get 20% off today with code GIMME20 or wait until tomorrow to get 30% off with code GIMMEMORE, which lasts until December 4th. Check out some of my other ASOS favs here.

Get the look...

t+j Designs Thanksgiving sales!

Happy Thanksgiving!

If you've been wanting to pick something up from my jewelry line, check it out, we are having 30% off the entire site! use code TDAY30 at checkout

 

A few favorites of mine:

 

from L to R: one | two | three

top | bottom

And for purchases over $50 we are including a free tote bag!

And we are having a Thanksgiving Flash Sale with prices starting at $6!  A lot of things are going super fast so make sure to get your order in before it sells out!

*The TDAY30 discount does not apply to the flash sale items, glam gift sets or monogram items.

Designer Shoe Pre-sale

It's my favorite time of year again!  Designer Shoe sale time!

I went to Nordstrom and did my pre-sale yesterday.  Here's what I got or tried on...

 

Jimmy Choo Lumina

 

Valentino Rockstud Flat

the leopard ones are on sale too!

Click through to see more...

Valentino Metal Heel Pump

Prada Platform Pump

Prada Bow Flat

Update: my SA just told me that these would not be on sale :(

And here are more styles that I tried on or I know for sure that are going to go on sale!

The discount varies from brand but will be 30%-40% off.  Most brands will go on sale 11/27 and Chanel, Dior and Louboutin will not go on sale until 12/4. 

If you need a great sales associate, email me and I'll give you the info for mine, he hunts down everything for me in my size and is awesome!  Otherwise, go to Salon Shoes at Nordstrom and ask if you can do a pre-sale!  Basically how it works is that you find the shoes that you want and then on the day of the sale they'll charge your card and send them to you (or you can pick them up at the store.)  You can always go to the store the day of the sale but pre-sale is best because you'll for sure get your size and styles that you want!

Shop it: Wedges

At 8 months pregnant, I'm realizing that my ambitions of wearing heels are slowly going away.  At this point with my gigantic belly I'd rather be comfy than cute in heels.  However, I still can't give up a bit of height so I've been living in wedges.

A few favorites and the best part, they're all on sale!

I love bright wedges and have my eye on these MBMJ pink ones, love the bow in front!  And I have the flats version of the Dolce Vita Tremors, love the height of the wedges and that they are on sale for $45.  I have a few Kate Spade wedges that are super comfy, I'm eyeing these navy blue patterned ones as they are adorable and I can wear them with a ton of my dresses.

Steve Madden Jenny | Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Knot | DVF Opal

Dolce Vita Tremor | Kate Spade Dabney

It's always good to have some more classic options that you can wear to work.  Since I own my own business I don't have to go into an office everyday but I do like to have more classic styles to wear to meetings or to a nice dinner.  Love the Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon as I love the nude patent on them with the cork.  They are really comfy too!  And the KORS wedges are gorgeous and for about $100 a great price for a well made shoe.

 

Everly Wedges | Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon 

Coach Emma | KORS Michael Kors Vail

Designer Sale picks

It’s definitely sale season – and who doesn’t love a good deal! All the major retailers (Barneys, Saks, Nordstrom, Net-a-porter and others) are having huge sales (further markdowns!), so it’s a great time to find amazing deals on designer items! I’ve definitely been doing my share of shopping, take a look at some of the items I’m eyeing:

 1. Charlotte Olympia Tiffany Neon Leather Sandals I think these are appropriate as we share the same name! Neon is one of my favorite trends, and these are so chic!
2. Brian Atwood Maniac Patent Leather Pumps  I’ve posted about my love for the Maniac pumps before (see them on me here), and I love this color! Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you can handle it, this is a great price. Net-a-Porter has the nude version, but only one size left!
3. 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Tote  If you’re in the market for a tote, this is a perfect tote for summer!
4. Milly Mini-Bag  Super-cute cross-body bag! I can imagine wearing this with all my casual summer looks.
5. Loeffler Randall Rider Mini Cross BodyThis combination of a classic bag with a floral print is so fun! Perfect for summer.

These are all perfect fall/winter pieces which I love because Seattle has much longer fall and winter seasons so I get much more use out of these pieces.

1. Reed Krakoff Boxer Tote Bag  Another great bag to amp up your work outfits. A black bag is always a staple, but a bunch of other color combinations are on sale.
2. Stella McCartney Falabella Snake Print Foldover ClutchI bring out all my clutches for the summer months and this one is super luxe!  It will look so great in the fall with boots and darker neutrals.
3. Gucci Metallic Piped Suede Sandals  Beautiful shoes. I love the metallic detail. Perfect pair of shoes to wear with all your cute outfits on date night.
4. Alice + Olivia Dina Lady Bug Pumps  I can’t resist anything with polka dots. The polka dots are super cute and a great spin on a neutral colored shoe.
5. Jimmy Choo Vero Colorblock Patent Leather Pump Sometimes neutral shoes are boring, but this is a really beautiful beautiful neutral pump. The cut-out on this makes it sophisticated, but sexy. Also love this pair from Jimmy Choo!

LIKE OMG... MEMORIAL DAY SALES

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Here are some of the best Memorial Day sales going on. Enjoy!

+ ASOS: Get 20% with code TAKE20. Top pick- Deep V Cami

+ French Connection: Get 25% off with code S13MEM

+ Gap: 20% off with code GAPGIFT. Top pick- these Alaïa-inspired sandals.

+ J.Crew Up to $75 off your purchase using code SHOPNOW. Top pick- Vacationland blouse.

+ Joie: Shoe sale is on! Love these leopard flats.

+ Kelly Wearstler: 30% off select styles with code KWSUMMER. Top pick- this cheetah tee.

+ Last Call by Neiman Marcus : Get 35%+ off women's apparel

+ Les Novelles: 20% off new styles with code SPF20 // Extra 10% off sale items with code SPF10

+ Macy’s: 25% off purchase of $100 with code ICONS

+ Madewell: 20% off tees, tanks + shorts with code SUMMERNOW

+ Nordstrom: Save up to 40%

+ Paige Denim: 15% off any purchase with code RS15. Top picks- Skyline + Lydia.

+ Piperlime: Up to 40% off.

+ Rebecca Minkoff: Up to 60% off

+ Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 40% off

+ Shopbop: New markdowns for Memorial Day. Top pick- B Brian Atwood Stud Pumps.

+ The Corner.com: 15% off S/S13 + sale items with code MEMORIALATTCSS13.

+ Topshop: 20% select items. Top pick- Gwenda Silver Pumps

+ Victoria’s Secret: Swimwear sale- up to 40% off select bathing suits.

Sale Shopping: J Crew, Sephora and Kate Spade

I went shopping yesterday and had to update you guys on the extra 30% off on sale items at J Crew!  It's not online and not sure how long it's going to last in store but make sure to check it out.  There is a ton of cute stuff!

I love the polka dot Blythe Blouse but unfortunately the smallest size they had was a 2.  I typically take a 00 and occasionally a 0 in the Blythe and the 2 was just a bit too baggy for me.  The little crinkle skirt is adorable and is $28 after the 30% discount! I tried on a few different sizes to see how my bump would grow with it.  The skirt on the left is a 0 and the skirt on the right is a 2.  I like the poofiness of the 2 better so if you want that look, size up!

Prices listed are in store prices before the addt'l 30% off

Crinkle City Mini - $39.99

Blythe Blouse (polka dot not avail online) - $99.99

I've been so into peter pan collars lately and love that this little sweater is short sleeve.  Perfect for the spring/summer when it finally warms up around here.  It's not on sale online but I got it for $35!  And the cardigan is a nice staple that I don't have so thought it would be great to have in my wardrobe. (The pants I'm wearing here are these ones from Madewell.  Shoes are Dior.)

Silk Collar Tee - $49.99

Colorblock Cardigan - $59.99

Also, a few sales to mention... Sephora is having 15% off so I'm stocking up on some basics.

LORAC TANtalizer Highlighter & Matte Bronzer Duo - I got this from a Glam Beauty Board box and I fell in love with it.  The regular size is pretty big and takes up a big part of my makeup bag so I love that it comes in a travel size now.

NARS Eyeliner Stylo - the best and easiest eyeliner pen that I've used.

Clarisonic Cleansing Brush Head - love my Clarisonic and always can use new brush heads.  Definitely good time to get these on discount!

Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation - I've been a loyal user of this powder foundation for years.  It's hands down my favorite, provides great coverage without being cakey and matches my skin tone well.

Make Up For Ever Lift Concealer - the best under eye concealer.
YSL Rouge Volupte Shine - part of me buys it because the packaging is so pretty but I do love the lipstick formula as well.  It goes on smoothly and never dries out my lips. 
Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Dry Oil Mist - my favorite hair product.  It not only smells good but a spritz of this helps keep my hair healthy and makes it shiny.

And Kate Spade is having 25% off Friends & Family sale.

I've got my eye on these totally fabulous bright pumps.

Licorice Patent Heel - Yellow

Licorice Patent Heel - Pink

And if somebody out there wants to buy me a baby bag, I'll take this one.  Please and thank you ;)

Happy shopping and happy Friday!!

Madewell and J Crew 25% off

Woohoo! 25% off at Madewell!

Just a few of my picks.  Loving their new arrival dresses.

Painted Lacebloom Dress

Meadowlace Dress

Silk Cami Dress

I tried the bow print skinnies on (you can see them on me here) so I'm glad I can get them with the extra discount.  I've been wanting new boyfriend crops and camo jeans, I think these both look perfect!

bow print skinny jeans

boyfriend cropped jeans

camouflage skinny jeans

I love their silk boy shirts and the pink is so pretty (you can see the gray one on me here).  They've got tons of great pieces on sale and you can use the extra discount on the sale items too.

silk day dress | pansy sweater | dotted tee

silk boy shirt | lacebloom top

J Crew's also doing an additonal 25% off and I have my eye on these new arrivals.  Isn't the Jewel Collar Sweater so pretty?  I'm not sure I want to wait for it to go on sale so I think will add it to my cart and grab it with the 25% off.

 Citrus Print Shirt 

Darling Sweater

Jewel Collar Sweater

And my sale picks include a couple of striped sweaters and the tipped boy shirt which I recently got (you can see it on my in my instagram) and now I want it in the pink too!

Side Seam Sailor Top | Tipped Boy Shirt

Tipped Boy Shirt | Puff Sleeve Striped Sweater