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4th of July sales and deals 2018

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The 4th of July sales are here! This is a great time to stock up on summer essentials such as sun hats, flip flops, sandals, shorts, tee’s, tanks, and tote bags. The fall merchandise will start to hit store shelves by the end of July, so if you need summer items, this is the time to grab them before they get picked over.

Moda Operandi: You can save big on major designer sale merchandise.

My favorites from the Moda Operandi sale:

Henri Bendal: Save 30% off sale styles

My favorites from the Henri Bendal sale:

Macy’s: You can save 20% off with code FOURTH 6/28-7/8

My favorites from the Macy’s sale:

Nordstrom Rack: Crazy good deals on clearance!

My favorites from the Nordstrom Rack sale:

Barney’s New York: Save on hot designer items during the designer sale, where you can save up to 60% off

My favorites from the Barney’s sale:

H & M: Fabulous discounts on summer merchandise!

My favorites from the H & M sale:

If you’re done with summer and ready for fall, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale start July 12 for cardholders, and opens to the public on July 20. I’ll check out the sale on the 12th and let you know the best on-trend deals for fall! So stay tuned!

What are you planning on snapping up during the sales? I am definitely snagging a few tee’s, and a pair of denim shorts!

Have a fabulous weekend and happy shopping!

XOXO

Cathy

Circles and stripes

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wearing: red and gold earrings / nautical stripe shirt (under $20!) / lipstick / white and silver watch / side stripe jeans / blue circle bag / Chanel summer nail polish / silver mules /

Now that summer is in full swing, my fitness routine has been on track. I’m so excited to be able to announce I have already lost four pounds! Yay!!

Although my clothing sizes haven’t changed, I feel good knowing what I am doing is working. I have been getting in five workouts per week, and counting all of my calories in the MyFitnessPal app. I have also been trying to avoid sweets; although it’s hard with all the kids home from school in the summer. They love getting ice cream to cool down. I have to make sure I watch that; I really love ice cream!

This top is turning out to be my favorite summer tee. It’s a tee with a twist! It has all the comfort of a tee-shirt, without looking frumpy or basic. I love the little front twist. I paired it with my red earrings because I was starting to feel the 4th of July vibe. It also looks cute with white earrings, silver, gold, or rose gold. Love!

There are so many ways to wear this cute little tee. It looks great with shorts, denim skirts, white skirts, and casual trousers. The back of the shirt has a little bit of elastic which keeps the waist in place so it doesn’t flop wide like a crop top. It’s amazing that it is priced under $20! Love that detail!

Nautical stripes are so classic, and front twists are a hot summer trend. I love that this top features a classic stripe pattern with an on-trend twist. Are you wearing the twist tee trend this summer? What do you think of it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Summer go-to sundress

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pictured: dangle hoop earrings / lipstick / black print sundress (under $25!!) / black leather and rose gold watch / Chanel summer nail polish / Chloe bag / black wedge espadrilles (priced under $100 and so comfy!)

So before we start, I would like to apologize for the eye sore that is my arm. Apparently I don’t know how to properly apply sunscreen, and as a result, I have been blessed with a farmers tan on my arms. Please, don’t laugh too hard. Well, OK, go ahead; it is pretty funny!

Now that summer vacation has started, my fabulous friend Dawn from FashionShouldBeFun.com met me for lunch and some strolling on Santana Row. We found a fabulous wall, which was recently repainted, and snapped some photos before embarking on eating and shopping. Isn’t this new wall cool! I love the artwork. This door used to be black, so now that it is full of color, it really looks amazing; although less Mediterranean then it did before.

After we snapped some pictures, we enjoyed lunch at the sort-of new EMC Seafood Bar which is located near the fountain at Santana Row. It is SO GOOD! We loved the sushi, and I have to tell you, the clam chowder was fab-u-lous! Love!

We popped into LOFT and saw so many cute summer outfits; I need to go back when I have more time and try some things on. We also checked out all the cute suits at Everything But Water. They have a whole wall of blue suits! It is truly swimsuit heaven. There were also several fabulous summer essentials at Arizia and Baldwin; I need to go back to those shops too! So many cute summer items!!

This sundress was perfect for a day on the Row, can you believe it is under $25! It is really comfortable; and perfect for temperatures over 80. To make the dress look even better, I just need to even out my horrendous tan lines. Yikes!!

Shop my summer sundress outfit:

Do you have any tips for evening out bad tan lines?

Thank you so much for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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