Red Dress Boutique has additional 30% off all sale until July 14th!

I can't believe I forgot to mention this earlier.......
Red Dress is having 30% off all sale items on their site right now!!   I got an e-mail about this sale when I was over in Italy, and thank goodness, they decided to extend the sale until July 14th :)  

I've mentioned it before, but I absolutely adore this site--- the owner has fabulous taste.  Combine that with a sale and you have a match made in heaven.

There are some super things in their sale section (Elizabeth McKay!!), not to mention that I believe that they just got in some new arrivals.  Hurry, because i've noticed that the good stuff goes quickly.

$15.40 after discount

Elizabeth McKay $87.50 with discount

Judith March $61.60 after discount

Elizabeth McKay $91 after discount

Check out the sale here:  Red Dress Boutique 30% off SALE
(PS--- the code to enter at checkout is FIREWORKS)


In other "SALE News"....

These promotions are ending today, 7/9/12:

• Gap has 25% off your entire purchase online with code GAPFUN at checkout.

• Banana Republic has 30% off your purchase (with some exclusions), online only with code BRGIFT.

• JCrew has an extra 30% off final sale items, using code MUSTHAVE.  This ends today 7/9/12, but it can be used in store and online (obviously everything is final sale).
• Check it out here: JCrew 30% off Final Sale

$34.99 after discount

$47.60 after discount

$63 after discount

$56 after discount

Other sales:

• Restoration Hardware has additional 10% off clearance until 7/11/12 with code EXTRA10.

• One Kings Lane has an extra 30% off TODAY ONLY (7/9/12).... use code SUMMER at checkout.

I always seem to forget to post insider info about sales and codes until after they're expired, but I'll try to get better and share more ahead of time in the future!  Happy Shopping :)

Soccer Mom Chic

Soccer Mom Chic is my definition of what comfortable, sophisticated, stylish and REAL LIFE fashion should be.

If you aren't in your early twenties, or don't weigh 100lbs anymore, you know what i'm talking about when I say functional and figure-flattering is key!  You want to look cute, but you want to be comfortable too.  And you want to look your age, not like you walked off the page of InStyle.....because, let's be real: that stuff is out of place in everyday life.

Putting Yellow & bright Turquoise together is one of my favorite Summer looks.   If you're feeling bold, magenta is a nice complement as an accent color.  Love this yellow t maxi dress!

I love the idea of pairing an updated comfy tee with a flowy maxi skirt, trendy jewelry, and sandals.  I adore the Coral-y hot Pink color of this maxi skirt mixed with the bracelet set--- somehow the whole look just works.

This Navy and White floral top (from asos.com, less than $60!!) and pale Yellow cotton capris have such a fresh look when mixed with a few pretty accessories--- Emerald teardrop earrings, a straw clutch, and a floral enamel bracelet.   I think a basic neutral catch-all bucket bag is a Summer must-have too!

How cute are these little embellished "mouse" flats?   It's eclectic accessories like this that can really make the outfit:)   This lightweight silk bird print top is perfect paired with some comfy skinny jeans.

Shorts are a basic summer essential, but it can be SO hard to find ones that fit well without being super short!  These little polka dot shorts from JCrew are my favorite-- the right length with a fun pattern to keep them from being too preppy.   The melon cross-body bag and white sleeveless shirt give it an artsy-bohemian feel that I really dig.

The perfect blazer is such a classic wardrobe staple --- and this bright coral blazer with the rolled cuffs is a youthful, updated version.   It is so cute mixed with black skinny capris and turquoise and gold accents.   And every girl needs a black "birkin" bag!

Maxi dresses are super comfortable, and they can be very figure-friendly too.   A simple belt can add structure and shape to a dress, and a great tote really balance out the proportions of the long skirt.

I am obsessed with this bright Pink bow top!!   I love the babydoll look, and the fact that it's preggers-friendly makes it even cuter ;-)   White skinny jeans make it a little more modern, and the gold gladiator style sandals ground the whole look.

I don't have kids yet (hopefully we will be blessed to grow our family sometime in the near future!), but I've adopted the Soccer Mom Chic as my own personal uniform.   I figure, why not get some advance practice? lol

Fashion magazines should be inspiration for your every-day style---- not copycat material.  Form + Function = Soccer Mom Fashion :-)

Arm Candy

From shefinds.com

Coco Chanel was famous for saying that every woman should take off one accessory before she leaves the house each day.   When most people are faced with removing an accessory, they rarely choose to cast aside their earrings or necklaces....bracelets are often the first to go by the wayside.   I happen to think differently, and it seems as the current trends are very pro-bracelets:)

Banana Republic



Coach

From cheapchicas.com

I never used to wear bracelets.... I have fairly small wrists, so it was really hard to find bracelets that would actually stay on instead of falling off every 5 minutes.   Lately though, I've seen more and more adjustable cuffs and eliptical bangles (small wrist friendly).  

I'm a big fan of the multi-strand wrap bracelets, especially the braided cord, leather, or rhinestone embedded ones.   I think all things nautical are classic and preppy, so I'm starting to develop a small collection of the chain-link styles as well.

Enchantingjewels.com

If you like the charm bracelets that you had when you were little, you'll love the grown up versions that designers like Betsey Johnson, Juicy Couture, Ann Taylor, JCrew, and Pandora are coming up with.

Juicy Couture

I'm not in the habit of spending +$100 on trendy bracelets that I'm going to wear every once in a while.   So if you're a savvy shopper, there are tons of places where you can find cute (albeit cheap) options for less than $30.   Admittedly, Forever 21 gives me anxiety and I get midly claustrophobic when I go in there.   But as much as I hate to admit it, it's a pretty decent place to hunt for jewelry.   I've found several cute bracelets (and rings too!) in their over-crowded excuses for a jewelry section.   FYI-- they now have a website so you can shop online instead.  Francesca's, H&M, Lulu's, and Vestique are my other fav options.   If you have any other good shopping secrets, please share!!!

Olivia Carter



thisnext.com





Tiffany & Co