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Clear the Rack Sale

March 25, 2016

Hello, loves!
Just a quick post to share with you some of the awesome finds currently being offered up at for Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack sale! I didn’t find many clothing items (perhaps they were already picked over), but lots of cute things for summer in the shoe & bag departments. I’m a size 7, so if you’re a less popular size, you’ll probably have even more luck. If you’re a Nordstrom cardholder, you also get triple points during the sale, and don’t forget to use eBates for an extra 1.5% cash back! What did you think of the sale?

Anthropologie Top & Black Skinnies

February 21, 2016

DFT- Lipstick Picks - 13 I’ve been asked before where I would shop if I had an endless budget for my wardrobe. The store that always flashes to mind is Anthropologie. They have such a gorgeous collection of printed dresses, embellished blouses, midi skirts and fancy footwear (not to mention their home décor!), I don’t think I would ever get tired of shopping there. Spending $328 on a dress isn’t really where I’m at right now in life, just being honest, so I rarely walk out with a shopping bag after a lap around the store.
The one area where I really shine though, is finding a deal! I recently (like last week!) found some amazing pieces on the Anthropologie website, including this crochet-neckline striped/floral tee. Yes, there’s a lot going on, but in a black & white palette, it totally works. Keeping it simple with black skinnies and ankle-strap flats, this is the perfect casual chic look I’ve been gravitating towards. Read on for the rest of the outfit and my picks from the sale!

DFT- Lipstick Picks - 17 DFT- Lipstick Picks - 16 DFT- Lipstick Picks - 20 Top / Anthropologie // Skinnies / Old Navy // Flats / Sole Society // Bag / Botkier // Necklace & Ring / LA find

Pictures by Holli Zenko Photography.

I also used Raise to purchase a gift card for Anthropologie at a discount (and used a $5 coupon code on top of that!), AND the sale was on sale. This top ended up being about $20!

Print Playdress

November 6, 2015

It’s now November, and warm days are still a thing for those living on the west coast. I love to have flirty little dresses like this around for such days. This one in particular, has such a fun, season-less print, and a lovely movement when I walk. This dress was borrowed from Rent the Runway, one of their many more casual, daytime options available with the Unlimited subscription.
Side note, and completely off-topic, but I am still totally affected by Glenn’s likely demise on The Walking Dead! I cried when it was happening, and then again when the show was over and couldn’t sleep that night. I am completely aware that it’s just a TV show and not real, but it was just so sad! He’d been on the show forever, and you can’t help but hope for him to be reunited with Maggie, the love of his life. And also how devastated she’s going to be! Ahhh, I can’t.. Until next episode, which I’ve missed due to my nutty work schedule! I think they’re showing it again tonight 😀

DFT University Grads15 Dress / Rebecca Taylor (Rent the Runway) // Booties / Forever 21 // Bag / Botkier // Necklace / BaubleBar // Double-ring / LA find // Bracelet / Forever 21 // Sunnies / LC Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Casual Pineapple and My New Fave

September 2, 2015

It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the newest member of my accessories family.. This lovely (and functional, it’s also a crossbody!) Botkier bag! I’d been wanting to own one of their pieces for a while, after falling in love with the Cobalt Trigger Small Satchel and the Black Trigger Crossbody I received from Rent the Runway.

This one took some effort to finally have in my possession, after the package containing it, two scarves and a necklace purchased from Rent the Runway were stolen off my front porch 🙁 I had to re-purchase it and wait another week for it to get to me, but I’ve been so happy with it ever since! It’s got oodles of places to put all of my necessities and a unique magnetic closure instead of a zipper for the main compartment.

I love a casual, effortless look like this that’s still put together. It’s always great to add in a surprising element (color, texture, print) to a white tee and jeans, and this adorable pineapple print scarf did just the trick!

Scarf / Echo New York // White tee / Aerie – similar // Cropped denim / Old Navy // Leather bag / Botkier // Sneakers / Old Navy – similar // Sunglasses / Free People – similar // Bee necklace / Kyle Chan Design // Rings / LA finds

Photos by Sarah Solberg.