Instagram Outfits and Sale Alert // Anne Taylor and J.Crew

**SALE ALERT:**
ANN TAYLOR - 40% off new items, and 60% off sale items using code WEEKEND
J.CREW - 40-50% off sale items online and in stores using code SALEONSALE
J.CREW FACTORY - Hundreds of clearance items for over 60% off (no code needed)

Several of you messaged me about items I've worn recently and their sizing, so I'll be sharing that.  A handful of these items are also on sale from the retailers mentioned above.

First is up the PUFFER VEST from J.Crew Factory. These are less than $60. I have a DETAILED REVIEW HERE.

The LEOPARD FLATS are from Nordstrom, but are not on sale. I've received many comments about these. They run large. I am usually a size 6, but am wearing 5.5

I've been trying to not purchase any more handbags since I have way too many and don't even use all of them. My problem is I end up using one for weeks at a time and don't rotate through my collection. Well, after seeing the GUSSET CROSSBODY BAG on JESS, I couldn't help myself  and ended up purchasing one as well. These are marked down to $79,99 with an additional 70% off. There were several colors on stock at my local Ann Taylor, but these seem to be fully stocked online. I will be posting a full review on this in the next couple of days.

The Burgundy, Silver lake gray, and aurora red 

This Anne Taylor EMBROIDERED DOT PERFECT SHIRT  is 40%
For reference, I am wearing 0P - initially the sleeves were a tad long for me, but the shirt did shrink a tiny bit in the wash and fits perfectly now.

2016 Kate Spade Planner Review

I received a large KATE SPADE PLANNER from one of my coworkers as a gift and wanted to review it for everyone.

This planner comes with complete with a folder, monthly and weekly spread, a notes section along with an events page. Some may justify the hefty $36 price tag with the brand name, design and all these sections, but I could never get myself to pay that much for a planner. However this planner is currently on sale for $25 ($19 in store).

I have the large size, which is not that big, actually. It's 9 x 7 inches and about 1 inch thick. There is also a MEDIUM SIZED PLANNER that is about 1.5 inches smaller on all sides (7.7 x 5.5 inches, also about 1 inch thick). There are also several different  designs - gold dots, blue with quotes, and white with drawings.

I love the simple look of this planner and the gold foiled numbers on the cover.
Below are pictures of the sections mentioned above:

When you open up the binder, the first page looks like this - there's a place for your name and a small plastic folder (I printed out a 'month at a glance' chart and added it in).

This little folder is great for small pieces of paper, reminders etc.

Here is what the monthly view looks like. There is a note section on the left hand side. I have to admit it's a little difficult writing there with the rings in the way (if you're a righty).

Monthly page - contains a note section on the left

Weekly view

SALE ALERT: My Favorite Pieces from J.Crew and Nordstrom

I wanted to share some of my favorite J.CREW fall/winter staples and accessories that are currently on sale.
First up are vests from J.CREW and J.CREW FACTORY.
The J.CREW EXCURSION QUILTED VEST is originally $125 (I purchased mine last year for about $85), but they are now on super sale for ~$58 with code "MUSTSHOP."

I'm wearing XXS regular

The FACTORY QUILTED PUFFER VEST is now on sale for $59.99 (no code needed). I have this vest in red and black.

I'm wearing XXS

2016 Planner Review // Sugar Paper for Target, Eccolo, Erin Condren

I hope you had a wonderful new years with friends and loved ones!

As I mentioned in the previous post, I love planners and have been a huge fan of planning during my college and grad school years. I figured doing a review on planners would be appropriate during this time of year.



I will be reviewing SUGAR PAPER PLANNER, ERIN CONDREN FOR STAPLES, and ECCOLO PLANNER.

I used a sugar paper planner last year (8x11) and really like it, but wanted something smaller for this year (5x7).
There were so many styles and sizes at my local Target, but there are many more styles online.

The Sugar Paper goes for only $9.99. It's a pretty peach/white with gold foiled date on the front. The planner has a frosted thick plastic cover.
There is a weekly and monthly tabbed calendars and a note section at the end

Next up is the ECCOLO planner (the gray one from the 2nd picture) - these are sold at Target for $7.00, but I found mine at Marshalls for $4.99.

This planner is a little but smaller and very light weight; I've used this when I travel for work. The cover is a soft, bendable faux leather material with a foiled rose gold date. The inside is very similar to the Sugar Paper one - there are monthly and weekly calendars, but there are NO tabs.

I was at my local Staples and spotted some Erin Condren for Staples calendars and took a couple of pictures. These go for $39.99, a hefty price tag for a planner in my mind, but still very discounted compared to those sold on the Erin Condren website ($50-75). These are significantly larger, thicker and heavier. I'm personally not a huge fan of the huge coils and rainbow colored cover/interior.

There were so many different colors/patterns at the store

All of these contain tabs, weekly and monthly calendars. There are several different formats of these, depending on your needs and what you like:

I also wanted to mention- as mentioned MY PREVIOUS POST, Marshalls and TJMaxx has a variety of planners for those of you who don't want to spend more than $10.

I hope you find this helpful! 

What planner do use?

Post Christmas Sale Reviews//Nordstrom's Half-year Sale and Planners

I'm doing some quick review on items that are currently on sale at Nordstrom during their Half Year Sale.

The first is the LUSH "PERFECT ROLL TAB SLEEVE" TUNIC. These are marked down from $42 to $25.
I am wearing the XS in the color legion blue. I love this thicker chiffon material because it's not see through. The length is definitely longer (30 inches), but again this is a tunic style. It reaches mid thigh, which I think is great when worn with leggings and boots. You can also tuck it in and wear it as a looser fitting blouse like I did.

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I do want to mention the neck line is a little lower and you can definitely see part of my bra if the collar moves a but, so it may be a good idea to wear a tank underneath

There is an array of colors online and they are all marked down to $25. I love how versatile this shirt can be, so ordered it in the new olive, and the tawny port.




The second item is the VINCE CAMUTO HILLSY BOOTS. I purchased these boots back in September after seeing numerous positive review on popular blogs and have worn these a ton!
They are extremely versatile and can be worn in the spring, fall, and warmer winter days. I originally purchased these for $158, and they are now marked down to $95, making it a 40% discount.




Lastly, the BP COLOR BLOCK BLANKET SCARF - I purchase this in Navy multi for $30, but is now 50% off for under $15. I wanted to try out the blanket scarf trend this year. I was a little hesitant because these scarves can often overpower my small frame, but when worn correctly, can be extremely stylish while keeping you warm!
I love the array of colors on this scarf because I've been able to pair it with pieces that have the same color as any of the colors on the scarf.

Here, I've paired it with a gray sweater.

Pairing it with an olive green sweater.

I want to mention that if you shop on NORDSTROM using EBATES,  you can earn cash back. I have been using this site for about 5 years now and have received over $600 in checks. I use this site for shopping on almost everything, including movie tickets on FANDANGO.


On an unrelated note. I have been a huge fan or weekly/monthly planners ever since my college years and used them avidly during law school. To make planning  a little more fun, I always look for fun planners and love to color coordinate items. I stopped my my local Marshalls and ran into a huge collection of 2016 planners, all of which are less than $10. Here are some examples of the cute planners that were available. I wanted to mention this in case any of you are big fans of planners. I picked up a gray one one with copper details.

Happy shopping!