Designer Thursday - Banana Republic (charity donation and 30% off until Nov 15)

Banana Republic (BR) was the "cool" store in high school. We graduated from GAP and the guys would wear those BR map or rhino lizard t-shirts and the girls would get cute sweaters.
BR was my go-to store for work apparel as well - it's decently constructed, cute, and ALWAYS goes on sale!

I moved away from BR the last couple of years when I discovered NYC sample sales (hello Nanette Lepore!)  But they have remained a mainstay and I love how they've seamlessly linked sister companies like Piperlime.  Coolest of all is their charitable tie-ins.  From Nov.12 - 15, buy anything from any GAP/BR store through the GAP Give and Get Program, get 30% off your in-store purchase, and 5% of your purchase amount goes to a selected charity.  Nice!  If you can't access this discount, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you!

Here are some favorite items:
Cowl-neck sweater dress - looking good even in the cold and at less than $100!

Marled funnel neck sweater coat at $152 is so deliciously snuggly looking!

Really loving some of the jewelry lately - how kick butt would this layered pearl and chain necklace (only $48) look with just a white t-shirt?

Finally these looped chain earrings are pure California sunshine and only $36.

 

What, chains on ballet flats (the portia chained flat at $98) - kinda like me, sweet and a little funky. :)

Happy shopping!