Hot under {$100}/Sale spotlight: Thinking pink at Banana Republic

Banana Republic used to be the only store for me.

I religiously shopped there college and post college for both my office and weekend wear. A few of my favorite pieces were a lace trimmed button down shirt, a soft basic LBDS, and a crushed velvet top with a lace trim (you see the lace obsession started a while ago then!) Banana would consistently have a good selection of corporate basics at great prices (50% off and more was a norm and I remember having fabulous sale luck there!). I haven't shopped there as often in recent years and didn't love the quality in some of the pieces. But I have slowly been coming back and have still looked to their accessories section for chic and cheap selections.

I love these pink pieces for summer and they are on sale for an extra 30% off for a few more hours (use code 24 HOURS). I'm going to try to post sale pieces from different retailers every week - after all who doesn't love a good sale?

Enameled geo bangle, Banana Republic, $13.99

Nala lace scarf, Banana Republic, $34.99

Orchid belt, Banana Republic, $32.20

Save!
- Go to Ebates first and get cash back your entire purchase. Here is my invite if you'd like it!

High Street Highlight: Summer to Fall Pieces:Banana Republic racerback knit maxi dress and Old Navy Boat Neck Top (extra 30% off until Oct. 4)

The days are getting a bit shorter, the wind is picking up, and the temperatures are dipping ever so slightly (as the rain and wind rage outside my apartment right now!)  If you are going to shop, why not pick up some pieces that work in both warmer and cooler temperatures?

These two simple pieces from Banana Republic and Old Navy fit the bill and are an extra 30% off until 11:59 pm EST with code 48HOURS.

Comfortable maxi dresses are so timeless and versatile - I love this gray shade and it's perfect for layering!

Racerback knit maxi dress, Banana Republic, $52.50 after discount
I love the shade of this striped, boat-neck top.  Who says you can't wear stripes into fall?  Put on some cords instead of shorts or wear it under a light cardigan.

Women's Color Light Weight Boat Neck Top, Old Navy, $8.75 after discount

Save!
- Additional Old Navy coupons here
- Remember to go through Mr. Rebates first to get cash back on your entire purchase!  Here's my invite if you need it.

{Fashion} Highlight: Mad Men for Banana Republic (and sale through Aug. 24)

Though I haven't watched "Mad Men", I can still appreciate its retro chic style.  Ahh the days when women rocked shift dresses and men always donned fedoras was a good time.  "Mad Men" designer Janie Bryant has teamed up with Banana Republic for a limited collection featuring signature styles that could have been worn in the 1950s as well as today.

Leopard and lace are definitely recurrent themes and with prices ranging from $198 for the leopard trench to $150 for the lace tipped dress, they are pretty affordable as well.  If you want to recreate a classic look, you can also save 30% off everything at Banana Republic (as well as Gap, Old Navy) through Aug. 24 with code thanks.

Here are a few favorite looks (for some reason I'm obsessed with finding a leopard print cardigan though I wish this were a bit looser).

Mad Men Collection leopard print trench, $198

Mad Men Collection lace tipped dress, $150

Mad Men Collection leopard print cardigan, $89.50

Mad Men Collection lace shell, $49.50

I also have a weakness for hats!

Mad Men Collection Felt Fedora, $49.50

Check out the entire collection here.

Save!
Go to Mr. Rebates first and get 4% cash back on your online purchase!

Early FFF - For Japan with Love and Shopping to give via Gap Give & Get, Alexis Bittar, and Corter

I'm pushing up this early Fun, Free, Friday so that it ends up posting on Thursday (at least in some places) and word of several charitable outlets and retailers can be spread.

I wanted to take a moment to remember our friends in Japan.  A few bloggers have banned together for a blogging day of silence on Friday and I will take part as well.

If you can, please give to those that have lost so much so suddenly.   Red Cross and Shelterbox are great ways to start.

Donate and shop

1. Alexis Bittar is giving away 100% of his proceeds from this  weekend and next weekend (remember he is a CFDA Accessories Designer of the year winner).

2. In addition, Corter has made these simple leather bracelets "For Japan" here and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Japan relief.

3. Anna Sui has come up with a few t-shirts here for Japan and 100% of proceeds will go to disaster relief.  I like this men's shirt.

4. Tory Burch also has a t-shirt here which is very much in the for Japan with love theme.  All net proceeds go to the American Red Cross.

5. Rebecca Minkoff is giving $100 of every red handbag purchase to the Red Cross.  Start exploring options here. 

6. Nanette Lepore is giving away 10% of all proceeds from internet and boutique sales to the Japanese Red Cross Society (March 31 - April 3)

In other charitable shopping news, you were going to shop anyway, also consider shopping at Gap, Banana Republic or Old Navy this weekend.  Click here, pick a charity, receive 30% off your purchase and 5% goes to a charity of your choice.  Gap has done a great job of making their Give & Get a frequent shopping/charity event.

Hope you have a fabulous weekend lovelies!

Little White Dress Love (and some fab picks from around the web)

It's either the endless summer, perpetual wafts from the air conditioning, or poolside lounging that have me searching for more white dresses.  I love that a little white dress can be a refined, fun, statement piece simply because it is a pristine shade of white.

These dresses would be a great for a summer soiree (Diddy's white party may call and you should totally answer) or maybe your own wedding (I was going to wear a short dress for the reception before finding my fun, light Monique Lhuillier). Either way, enjoy!

A classic eyelet design, pockets, and $34.17 - perfect for summer!  Sigh of course not in my size...

Found at NY & Co. here

Rosettes and a one shoulder look at $118 are instantly chic 'n cheap!

Juicy Couture, get it at Saks Fifth Avenue here

Easy, breezy silk chiffon with am embellished neckline for $130 and gotta love dresses that allow you to eat without becoming the dress constricting you more and more as the hours tick by.

From Banana Republic, here

Deal alert: 25% off online with coder summer25 through May 23.

Love the neckline and the oh some forgiving waistline (£45.00 price is awesome too)!

Found at ASOS here

Crotcheted hippie chic loveliness at $88 - I think this should be a closet staple for me.

Get it at Urban Outfitter's here

The draping, those ruffles, le love - pricier at $278 but another item I could see myself wearing for a while.

Found at BCBG here

Do you have any favorites?  Where do you find your favorite little white dress?

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!