Ready, Set, Shop ZARA's Sale!!

Zara's summer sale is finally here! A great time to pick up some quality tops, handbags (seriously, the handbags are so good) and shoes at more affordable prices. If you can hold off for a couple more weeks, prices drop even lower.  Since I can barely hold my eyes open after getting up at 6am this morning, I'm going to bid you all goodnight (or good morning...depending on when you are reading this!) Remember to check out the home decor which is also kicking off their own sale.

Will you be shopping the sale?

Weekend Favorites - under $30

I saw so many fresh new arrivals at so many stores this weekend, I can barely keep track of what item was from what store. This list of weekend favorites are things that I am still thinking about and are my shopping wish list.

Clearly mint and polka dots are at the top of my list and yet another tote from Forever 21 looks like real leather and could pass for a designer bag in person! These past two weeks I've been at Old Navy more times that I can remember and my favorite affordable pants are on sale this week, pick some up if you get a chance. I have been seeing so many kimono's and this skull printed is my favorite
(so far). I also spotted LC aviators that look more expensive than their twenty dollar price tag.

What's your favorite?

12 Tuesday Temptations under $30

I'm looking forward to wearing some brighter spring shades paired with the always fashionable, basic black. Thanks to some slightly cooler temps here in Los Angeles and inspired by New York fashion week, this classic trench coat caught my eye. I cannot get enough statement tees or sweatshirts (if you are a regular reader you know what an addict I am!) and this ironic take on Vogue magazine is too much for me to handle...I just love it! So many temptations this week.

What's your favorite?

Mood Board: Pop of Pink under $30

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and it's put me in the mood for a pop of pink! Yes, I am a lover of all shades of pink (please don't hate me!) and I especially love to wear hot pink with black to balance out the girliness of the look and of course add a little Parisian flair. After my shopping super bowl on Sunday, these are all items I'll be adding to my spring wish list.

What's your favorite?

10 Weekend Favorites under $25

This weekend I literally shopped until I dropped and gave new meaning to "shopping is my cardio". I found so many amazing deals and also saw some new favorites to add to my growing shopping list. I'll admit after scooping up sweaters for less than ten dollars, even considering making a full-price purchase this weekend wasn't going to happen. Here are some of my favorites for less than twenty-five dollars.

What's your favorite?

Work Chic under $25 + Sales to Shop now!!

The three-day shopping weekend for some of us is almost here which brings additional markdowns on top of the already reduced sale prices. While you can almost always score the same discounts online, I also recommend stopping by the mall to save even more. I saw this dress at Zara this week and can't stop thinking about (it's now in my online shopping cart) and these bags from Nordstrom are a steal for less than twenty-five dollars!

What shopping deals have you scored this week?

ZARA's Huge Winter SALE has started!!

Zara's huge winter clearance has begun and items are going fast! Zara's already low prices for all things chic are a steal on sale, so don't miss any of it, with many items under thirty dollars (make sure you check out the handbags). The sale madness starts in store on Friday. You can also shop their home décor store at Zara Home, also with new markdowns.

1 Vespa Tee $9.99 ($16.90) // Shopper $19.99 ($35.90) // Ballerina Flat $19.99 ($29.90)

*Free Shipping on orders $50 or more

 

Shop Zara // Shop Zara Home

 

Thanks for reading!!

Tracy

Friday Favorites: Weekend Chic under $30

I am always looking for better ways to look chic and pulled together on the weekend (and still be comfy) while going shopping, running errands and grabbing some lunch. Friday favorites are pieces I found this week for less than thirty dollars.

What's your favorite? 

 

 1 Zara Sweater $25.90 // 2 F21 Chic Sweatshirt $19.80 // 3 F21 Black Tote  $27.90 //

4 Cardigan $20.30 (reg $39.95) // 5 Amazing Grace Handwash Set $14.90 //

6 F21 Faux Suede Shoes $15.80 // 7 Gap Cable Knit Sweater $27.99 (reg $44.99 //

8 ON Jeans $19 (reg $34.94) // 9 Zara 4pc Bracelets $19.90 //

10 F21 Faux Leather Cap $10.80 // 11 F21 Baseball Hat $10.80

*All items shown with discount already applied.

Additional colors available in all items.

 

1 Zara Wrap-Around Sweater Now that I am closer to a Zara store, I make frequent stops to check out new arrivals and I am constantly amazed at the quality of merchandise and this sweater is a steal!

 

2 Chic Sweatshirt It literally has chic written on it, so you can't wrong, plus it has cool faux leather shoulder details.

 

3 Black Tote If I had more closet space, I would fill it with Forever 21 handbags, their affordable bags are some of the best buys out there, well worth spending a few extra dollars.

 

4 Cardigan Gap is having a huge sweater sale just for a few days and this cardigan comes in all colors, so stock up for only twenty dollars.

 

5 Philisophy Set This is a lovely set to keep in a bathroom for some extra luxury.

 

6 Heels While most of the shoes at F21 are a bit overpriced in my opinion, these are great to throw on with some jeans for a few hours.

 

7 Cable Knit Sweater So many great Gap sweaters on sale is this is a heavier and cozy winter knit.

 

8 Jeans Old Navy is having a big sale and my favorite jeans are on sale for a limited time.

 

9 Bracelets Chunky gold arm candy look extra cool in this 4 piece set.

 

10 Quilted Hat This Chanel inspired hat is the chicest piece.

 

11 Faux Suede Hat Another chic hat that is similar to J.Crew. 

Deals:

Gap Take an Extra 30% off all sale prices + 25% off regular prices using code GAPSAVE thru 10/26 *Plus earn $25 Gap Cash for every $50 you spend

 

Old Navy Save 25% off your online order using code ONTAKE25

 

Zara Free Shipping on all orders

 

 

Thanks for reading!!

Tracy 

Trend Report: Houndstooth under $30

 Houndstooth seems to be having a moment this fall. The Bold and chic pattern can be easily worn with your basic black or add just a hint of this look by adding some fun accessories. I've spotted all these items over the weekend..I just haven't made my purchase yet, still deciding which item is my favorite.

Will you be wearing this trend - what item is your favorite?

  1 Zara Sweatshirt $29.90 // 2 Kohls Scarf $16.99 // 3 Asos Cuff $11.81 // 4 F21 Bow Hair Clip $2.80 // 5 JCP Skater Skirt $14.99 (reg $24) // 6 *Target Wristlet $11.99 //

7 Mossimo Sweatshirt $24.99// 8 F21 Hat $9.90 // 9  F21 Mirror $3.80

 

* I purchased this wallet (in leopard of course) and love it!

Milan Street Style photo via Harper's Bazaar 

H&M Handbag $29.95

Even though I've featured this bag on my blog before in this post, it's worth

 showing again if you are looking for a similar style to the Celine bag above. 

 

 Zara Pencil Skirt $25.90

An affordable skirt to wear with the bold pattern

 

Deals:

Forever 21 Take an extra 50% off selected sale items using code EXTRA50
JCP Click here for all coupons on their page
Kohls Take 15% off orders of $100 + using code RMN15OFF
Macy's Take 15% off orders of $100 + on select items using code TXTCLB
Target Buy one, get one 50% off on Women's & Men's Shoes and Handbags, no code needed

Thanks for reading!!

Tracy

 

Get SJP's Cozy Chic Look in 3 Steps + Statement Necklaces under $30

Hello October! One of my favorite fall trends right now is the sweatshirt dressed up with a little bling. Style icon Sarah Jessica Parker shows us how to wear this cozy chic look in 3 easy steps!
I saw so many statement necklaces at Zara this past weekend that look like a million bucks and well worth the thirty dollar price tags, plus more picks worth sharing from my other favorite stores.

Will you wear this look?

Zara Sweatshirt $19.90 Zara Crystal Drop Necklace $29.90 $18// H&M Boots $34.95

Parisian Chic - under $25 + 6 Must Have Paris Books!!

Paris Fashion Week is in full swing, and while I am not in the city of lights (the Paris Hotel in Vegas will be as close as I get this year!), I do enjoy wearing some French-inspired clothing while I eat my morning croissant, oui, oui. Berets, stripes, and lace are all items I've seen this week in my shopping adventures in the mall that say ooh-la-la. With the launch of Catherine Malandrino for Kohls today in stores, the new line of Maison Jules at Macy's, and the upcoming collab of Isabel Marant for H&M,
we can't seem to get enough of that French flair!

What's on your Paris shopping list?

1 F21 Amour Sweater $24.80 // 2 BP Watch $18 // 3 Eiffel Tower Jewelry Holder $7.80 //

4 H&M Beret $5.95 // 5  H&M Boatneck Top $17.95 // 6 H&M Bell Skirt

 7 Zara Lace Top $25 8 F21 Faux Leather Clutch $19.80 //
 9 BP Chic Bracelet $12 // 10 H&M Pumps $15 (reg $29.95)

6 Must-Have Books for the French-obsessed:

1 Parisian Chic // 2 Paris Sketchbook // 3 Madame Chic //

4  Paris in Color // 5 Lunch in Paris 6 Paris Street Style  

Shop Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation at Kohls here.

 

Discounts

Kohls Save 15% using code LEAVES or print your in-store savings pass here
Kohls Cardholders Save 30% using code SAVING30 thru 10/05
H&M Take 25% off any item online using code 0747
Jcpenney Take $10 off your $25 in-store purchase printing your savings pass here

Thanks for reading and au revoir for now!!

Tracy

Modern Ballerina for under $25.90 ;-)

This past weekend, I went shopping at two malls to check out all the latest trends. I noticed very feminine and ballerina-inspired pieces at several stores, also heavily influenced by French style. While most fall items dictate a darker color palette, pastels are actually a new trend for fall and look especially current paired with camel brown, greys or navy. Extra points for topping this look off with a topknot!

One of the leading trends this season is a one-piece sweater with a blousy fabric peeking out that mimics a sweater over a shirt, sounds complicated, but trust me, it's cute! I had my eye on this Masion Jules sweater, but now that Target has made an affordable version, I'll be picking up theirs instead, since it is such a seasonal and trendy piece. Don't forget to put a bow on it la Kate Spade with this adorable belt. I am loving everything from Zara this season and they carry so many affordable and well made pieces, I feel compelled to stop there every weekend, even if I am just browsing..for now anyway.

Will you be shopping this style?

1 Mossimo Beret $12.99 //  2 Butter London in 'Cuppa' $10 // 3 Xhilaration Sweater $24.99 // 

  4 Zara Top $19.90 // 5 H&M Basic Top $12.95 // 6 Zara Skirt $25.90 //

 7 BP Statement Necklace $18 // 8 H&M Suede Bag $24.95 // 9 Mossimo Bow Belt $14.99 //

10 F21 Bow Barrette $3.80 // Zara Ballerina Flat $25.90


Discount codes:
H&M Save 20% off 1 item usig code 0241
Zara Free Shipping on all orders - no code required

Thanks for reading!!

Tracy

Trend Report: Cobalt Blue under $35

Cobalt blue is one of the most universally flattering shades on the color wheel. This fall, the hue is trending again in both solids and geometric prints. Here are some pieces to add some blues (in a good way!) to your fall haul and yes, loafers are back this season.

 

What's your favorite?

 

1 F21 Chevron Headwrap $3.80//  2 BP round stone ring $12 // 3 ON Loafers $24.94 //

4  Merona Ponte Dress $27.99 // 5 On geo prit cardigans 26.94 // 6 F21 Scarf $6.80 // 

7 OPI 'Keeping Suzi at Bay' $9 // 8 Zara Tee $25.90 // 9 * Merona Satchel $34.99

 

*This bag just became unavailable online (sad face), but will be in stores soon!

 

Discounts:

 Target Save 20% off any online order of $75 + (including clearance!)

Old Navy Save 25% off adult styles using code GROWNUP (excludes everyday deals)

Thanks for reading!!

Tracy

School Style Notebook: under $25

I love the idea of back to school shopping..even though I'm not actually in school, it doesn't mean I can't find another excuse to hit the stores! I'll wear these too cool for school pieces any time of the year.

What's your favorite?

 1 F21 Bomber Jacket $18 (reg $27.80) // 2 H&M Denim Shorts $19.95 //

3 Mossimo Hi-Tops $19.79 (reg $21.99) // 4 Zara "LA VIE EST BELLE" Tee  $19.90 //

5 Target Faux Leather Skirt $24.99 //  6  BP Metal Sunnies $12 // 7 F21 Ear Cuff $3.80 //

8  ON Large Tote $24.70 (reg $32.94) // 9  F21 D'orsay Flats $22.80

 

 

Old Navy Save 25% off online using code ONTAKE25

Thanks for reading!!

Tracy

My Shopping Notebook {recent purchases} - under $30

Lately, I have been adding a few black, cream, and gold pieces to my wardrobe that can easily be paired with darker fall colors. These purchases are so recent, I am still waiting for some of my packages to arrive. Of course, all of my shopping was done before I realized that my entire September (and probably October) budget would be spent on the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Collection.

 

What are some of your recent purchases?

 

1 Faux Leather Trim Tunic Dress $24.99 // 2 Zara Patent Ballerina $29.90 3 Michael Kors Lipstick in 'Diva' $24 // 4 * F21 Faux Leather Camera Bag $21.80 // 5 BP Bow Chain Bracelet $10

*Also available in a pretty mint green and creamy tan

Shop Michael Kors Beauty here.

 

1 Tunic Dress I am a sucker for a chevron print and the faux leather detail on the shoulder is an added bonus. I'll wear it with tights in the cooler months.

 

2 Ballet Flats This very Chanel inspired flat will work well with everything.

 

3 Lipstick I have stopped at a few Macy's stores to try to see the new Michel Kors Beauty Collection with no luck - I finally decided to just order one of his lipsticks and I love the gold packaging.

 

4 Camera Bag I always say the same thing about the quality of most Forever 21 Hangbags and I really am impressed with their versions of popular bags - this is nearly identical to J.Crew.

 

5 Bow Bracelet I picked this up in the Junior Dept. It's a small little bracelet that doesn't fall off of my small wrist (sold!) and reminds me of Kate Spade of course because of the bow. 
 

 

 

I had my eye on the J.Crew bag since it arrived in early summer, but looking at the Forever 21 bag, I actually like the hardware better on the "Steal" version and I saved over $100 not buying the original.

 

The Splurge {the real deal}  

  

J.Crew Mini Bag $148 - sold out.

 

  

  

  Thanks for reading!!

Tracy

Weekend Sale Notebook - Shop all the deals!

Welcome to the official first day of summer and what better way to celebrate then to go shopping. So many summer clearance sales, so little..money. Thankfully, there are affordable ways to spend your hard earned dollars and these are the best stores to shop this weekend. So start your shopping engines fashionistas and get those deals!

What stores will you be shopping this weekend?

 

 

 Anthropologie Summer Tag Sale Save up to 50%
Halter Dress $49.95 (reg $148)
Some of you might remember this dress from my "splurge" wish list just last month and I
am sooo glad I waited, a perfect dress for all of you nautical lovers like myself.

Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale:Take $10 off any order of $40 or more using code MUSTHAVE or print the in store coupon here thru 6/24

Express take an additional 40% off already reduced sale items, no code required. 

Free shipping on $125 or more

Crisscross T-strap Sandal $17.99 - with discount already applied (reg $49.90)  

 

Kate Spade Take an extra 25% off already reduced sale items using code JUNE25 thru June 30

Gold Coast Ginnie $104.25 - with discount applied (reg $ 248)

I have this beautiful bag in hot pink and the 'ballet pink' color is so very Chanel inspired.

 

The Limited Take 30% off your entire order using code EXTRA30

*Free Shipping on $125 or more

Zip Off Pouch Tote $24.49 - with discount applied (reg $74.90) 

*You get both the tote and matching pouch!

Old Navy This Saturday Only (6/22) Sunshine Dresses will be only $8 In Store Only!

Target BOGO Women's Shorts Buy one, get the other at 50% off +
Save 20% when you spend $75 on clothing, accessories and shoes.
 

Zara Semi-Annual Spring/Summer Sale. *Free Shipping on all orders.

"Try New Things Tee" $9.99

Happy Shopping and Thanks for Reading!

Tracy

{weekend notebook} Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack + more!

Let's just say I did a little shopping in the last few days and here are some of the pics I took. After not seeing that many new and worthy items in the last two weeks, I am happy to report new merchandise is finally hitting the stores..that's a good thing.. depending on your budget because you may want to go on a little shopping spree after this or I've helped you  "window shop" and saved you a fortune, you're welcome! Lol.

What is your favorite item you might want for yourself?

Marshalls:

Another NEW Tommy Hilfiger shipment for only $29.99
*Check your stores for many Tommy items throughout the store currently at Macys.

BCBGeneration Wedges $39.99 (compare at $79)

Coach sneakers $39.99
There was an almost identical pair on the other aisle selling for $79, maybe this is from the outlet (?)

 The Handbag Selection:

Kate Spade $229.99
This bag is so beautiful, it was hard to walk away from.

 Kate Spade crossbody bag $119

 Calvin Klein $119

MICHAEL Michael Kors $59
I saw this same bag at another Marshalls for more, not sure which is ticketed incorrectly.

Olivia and Joy $39.99

Diophy - not a brand I am familiar with, I just thought it was super cute for only $24.99

 

TJ Maxx:

MICHAEL Michael Kors Handbag $119.99 (reg $228)

Love seeing so many MK items at these prices.

 

Nordstrom Rack:

Bliss Spa Set $17.97 (reg $35)

Love this set to give as gifts or try something new for yourself.

 

LeSportSac Cosmetic Bags  $9.97 (reg $20) in fresh new prints to keep you organized.

 

Rebecca Minkoff Phone Case Set $31.97

This may be the cutest idea for phone cases for you and your bestie.

 

Juicy Couture Charms $19.97 (I also saw some on clearance for $12)

I think they anticipated more margarita lovers to display their love for the drink, lol.

 

  Dooney and Burke Handbags - some were as low as $119 for the large size.

 

Compared to the dept. store prices, you can get an affordable deal on these sturdy bags, I've had one of my Dooney bags for a few years and still receive compliments on it.

 

 Furla Made in Italy Handbags $125 (reg $245!)

 

Junior dept. designer "style" fashion shorts $19.97

*I have seen this style at Juicy stores and others priced much higher, these were nice quality and an affordable way to wear this trendy look for summer.

 

 Havaianas Made in Brazil Flip Flops $12.90 (reg $24)

Wow, they just received HUGE shipments of cute prints just in time for beach season.

*This brand of flip flops is so comfortable and more supportive than most others, a steal at this price!

 

The leopard print is my favorite!

  

 Zara:  

 Fashion Tees are my favorite and these are all so cute!
Shop it here $25.90

Shop it here $25.90

 

 

Michaels:

Glass Trays $5

I made a quick stop and found these cool designer style looks (just like C.Wonder sells for $40 +)

 

Crate and Barrel:

 Silhouette Shoe Boxes $12.97

I just love these!

 

 The oh-so-gorgeous Splurge:

Rebecca Minkoff Italian made shoes for $100 at Marshalls
These retail for so much more, not a bad price for this lovely.

GIANT pastries:

This place sells the largest bakery items I have ever seen!

 

I just had to share these pics - I don't know if  you can really appreciate how HUGE this is.

 

Have a great shopping week fashionistas and thanks for reading!

Tracy