A little slow getting into the swing of things, but I think I’m finally ready to get going! We’ve been fortunate to be having a relatively mild winter this year. Luckily that means that I some days I can wear outfits that are more “fall-like”, and get away with things I’d normally not be able to get away with during this time of year, like say, sneakers without socks! Yes, really!
I have purchased exactly two items of color this entire year, including this Ann Taylor Crepe Wrap Blouse in this gorgeous coral shade. If you recall, I also own a J.Crew blazer (similar to this Regent blazer) in the same color. This is by no means my favorite color, but I find it extremely versatile as it is complementary to many contrasting shades as well as neutrals. Not only that, it’s flattering on almost all skin tones.
Ever since I laid eyes on this BR camel coat online, possibly as early as spring, I was obsessed with it. But when I finally got in my hands, I was on the fence. In fact, it went into the “return pile” three times before I decided I wanted to keep it. It is truly an boyfriend coat–boxy and oversized (which of course, I knew it was), but even more so that the similar grey version. Even in my regular petite size, I felt like it was still a bit too overwhelming on my tiny frame.
Despite putting the coat in the return pile three time, I still wasn’t ready to give up on it. On the fourth try, I decided that I loved it. And it goes beautifully with my regular fall palette (i.e., grey, black, navy, and burgundy). Plus, despite how thin and light it is, it is surprisingly warmer than expected (also true for the gray sister version).
Oh and these grey jeans? They are everything. Paige has long been my favorite denim brand and these did not disappoint. They grey is the perfect shade–not too light and not too dark, and so soft without looking like I’m wearing leggings. I sometimes come across a pair of Paige Verdugo that don’t quite fit my thin calves quite the way I wanted to, but these are perfect. They do require a bit of hemming, but I consider that to be a very minor alteration. I now have my eyes on the destructed version.
A lot of us are gearing up for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. I am not going to list every sale I have come across because there are A LOT and I’m sure other bloggers have been reminding you, but these are the ones I personally have been watching:
Alexander Wang: Up to 40% off selected items plus free shipping on orders over $250.
Amazon Fashion: 30% off select clothing , shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches, code 30BLACKFRI.
Ann Taylor: 50% off everything with code CELEBRATE.
Banana Republic: 50% off sweaters and 40% off everything else with code BRFRIDAY.
Bauble Bar: 30% purchase, with exclusions, code THX.
Club Monaco: 25% off purchase of $150, 30% off purchase of $250, 35% off purchase of $400.
J.Crew: 50% your purchase, plus free shipping with purchase $50+ with code: SHIPGIFTS.
Rag & Bone: 25% off and free 2-day shipping with code CYBER!
Shopbop: Spend $250+ and save 15%, Spend $500+ and save 20%, spend $1,000+ and save 25% , S’well and Stuart Weitzman style level exclusions, code GOBIG15.
Zara: 30% off everything staring 8pm EST, 11/26 (US and Canada).
And of course, Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!
Vince Blair 5 Sneakers / Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinny Denim / 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Medium Clutch / Banana Republic Gray Long Peacoat / Forever21 Rings / Lululemon Toque / Jacob Striped Turtleneck (similar and on sale!)
