summer 2014

Memorial Day online sales

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Memorial Day weekend is here, and what better way to beat than heat than shopping from home! There are so many fabulous sales this Memorial Day Weekend, and you can shop them from home in your flip flops while enjoying a relaxing BBQ with your friends and family! Love that!

This is the perfect time to stock up on summer essentials at end-of-the-season prices. Fall 2014 is starting to trickle onto store shelves, this means retailers need to clear out their spring and summer stock. Since summer is just getting started in real life, this is the perfect time to grab sandals, summer clothing, beach towels, SPF beauty products and more on sale! I love getting a deal 😉

Here is a list of retailers offering amazing deals this Memorial Day Weekend on everything from shoes to handbags to clothing to beauty products to beach essentials and more! Simply click on the store’s name and you will be redirected to the retailer!

Nordstrom: Half-Yearly sale for Women’s & Kids (Spring markdowns on women’s & kids apparel, shoes, accessories and more) // Ends June 1 /

Neiman Marcus: The Real Deal sale // Save up to 40% off the latest styles in Sport Shop, Contemporary/CUSP, and Dress Collections // Ends May 26 //

Gap: Take 40% off regular price styles! Use code EVENT. Restrictions apply. // Ends 5/26

Les Nouvelles: 20% off sitewide // CODE STRIPES 20 // Ends May 26

Truffle: Mix and Match any three for 10% off // CODE SPRING10 //  Ends 5/26

Serena & Lily: 20% off everything // CODE SUMMER20 // 

Intermix: Additional 40% off of sale products // Ends 5/28 //

YOOX: Up to 40% off spring sale + extra 10% off // CODE SUMMERNOW // 5/22-5/26 // 

Joie: Receive an extra 20% off sale items through 5/26 // CODE MDW20 //

Urban Outfitters: The Get Out of Town Sale. Women can take an additional 25% off all dresses (this includes sale and full priced dresses). Men can take 25% off all shorts and tank tops (again includes sale and full prices). // 

True Religion: 25% Off Select Styles through May 26th plus, Free Shipping! //

Barney’s Warehouse: Up to an Additional 40% off Select Styles //

Joe’s: 30% off sitewide. Certain exclusions apply // CODE HONOR // Ends 5/26 // 

Loeffler Randall: 30% off // Ends 5/26

Gigi NY: Memorial Day Weekend Trifecta, receive free shipping, free personalization +a gift w/purchase! // Ends 5/27

French Connection: 30% off online and in stores. Plus free shipping for online purchases over $150. // Use code: S14MEM. // Ends Monday 5/26

Here are a few patriotic items to help kick off the summer season and get you ready for the 4th of July!

Chunky heeled sandals for summer 2014

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged sandals / street style trends / summer 2014 by

Summer 2014 is almost here, and that means we all need at least one pair of fabulous, thick heeled sandals for the hot weather season! Skinny heels can move aside this summer; chunky heels are all the rage for casual looks this season! Chunky heeled sandals float in and out of fashion, so if you have a pair from a past season hiding in storage, bring them out this summer! If not, here are a few things to look for when seeking out your perfect pair of thick, stacked heeled sandals this summer.

1) Look for a thick design. What does that mean? Look for chunky heels which offer a large piece of fabric holding your foot to the sole of the shoe. One thin strap at the ankle and one thin strap at the toes will look proportional to the chunky heel under your foot. Look for proportion and balance when shopping for a stacked heel. Think, “almost bootie” when looking for a chunky heeled sandal.

2) Don’t go too high. Chunky heels are heavier by nature, this can add a dimension to walking many Fashionistas are not used too. If the heel is 5″ tall, it might be too high and too heavy to walk in. Look for a 4″ heel or lower. In fact, 2″ heels are the current “IT” heel height when it comes to a chunky or stacked heel. Love that!

3) Look for a neutral. Since this is a new trend, you may not have a full, chunky heeled wardrobe in your closet. Rather than blowing your last paycheck on ten pairs of thick heeled sandals in every color of the rainbow, look for neutral hues which can carry you into fall. This heel is staying around, so if you start with neutrals this season, next season you can add a trendy color to your shoe closet! For now, stick with shades of tan, beige, grey or black.

4) This chunky heel is a great alternative to the bootie. Wear them with midi skirt, maxi skirts, jeans and shorts! You will love the stable base you have for standing and walking, plus they add a little “funk ” to your overall look. Love that!

To see how I have styled my favorite pair of SixtySeven chunky heeled sandals, click here, here and here.

I found a fwe fabulous pairs of chunky heeled sandals around the web. They are perfect to wear now and into the warm autumn months we enjoy here on the West Coast. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Casual shades of blue

 in General Fashion  tagged asos / casual style / outfits / skirts / summer 2014 by

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Pictures: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS to save 15%) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Temptation” / Tee-Shirt: Gap / Tank Top: Mossimo / Handbag: Balenciaga (current season here) / Bracelet: BCBG / Skirt: ASOS Petite (also in REGULAR)  / Nail Polish: Chanel “Sweet Lilac” / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (past season, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

I love casual maxi skirts and midi skirts. There is something about long skirts in casual fabrications which offers both comfort and effortless style. This is what I love about this skirt from ASOS. As soon as I saw it on their website, I knew I needed it in my life for summer. The fabric is cool and comfortable which is key during the hot summer months. I am also a sucker for stripes, what can I say!

This outfit took me through church and two children’s birthday parties; all in the same day! I know I will find myself reaching for this skirt often as we move into summer since it is so versatile! What are your favorite pieces for summer which feel comfortable yet look put together?