must-shop sample sales May 21 - on Gilt: Three Dots, Cynthia Vincent. on Refinery29 Reserve: Clare Vivier clutches, $60 off LnA, $100 off Rachel Pally, spend $100 get $200 at So Low (yoga & streetwear).
There are so many great sales going on right now!! Revolve Clothing has marked some items down to 85% off, plus added new things to the sale, like this Lanston Dress for $85 (this is the same dress I have – and love). Also, Tory Burch has discounted a lot of Spring items by 30%, Beauty.com is offering 20% off through today with their Friends & Family discount, Otte NY marked tons of items down today, and finally, LastCall.com is offering an additional 30% off your order all weekend.
Here are my favorite pieces from each sale – Happy Shopping!!
Jas M.B. mint bag – $240 (I know, it looks strange, but trust me, this style of bag is my favorite; so easy to carry & get in and out of)
Tory Burch Espadrilles – $136.50 (I’ve seen these on and they’re WAY cuter than they look online. SO cute…)
Lanston Dress – $85 (last seen on me here)
Splendid dress – $38 after the discount
Deborah Lippman nail polish – $14 after discount (I am obsessed with this color. I even bought one I thought would be similar at Sephora yesterday because it was cheaper, but it’s not even close. and it wasn’t even that much cheaper…)
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WEARING:
Elizabeth & James skirt (via LastCall.com a month or so ago. It’s not available anymore, but they are offering 30% off everything now)
James Perse casual tee
Jil Sander sandals (secondhand from MOSS)
Lizzie Fortunato necklace
Jas MB Bag (via Barney’s Co-Op – not available online)
I was looking through old posts this morning and thought it was time to do an ‘in my bag’ post; especially since I’m no longer carrying my big blue Comme des Garcons wallet. I know, *gasp*!! I subbed it out for a Jerome Dreyfuss pouch I got from Hampden with their Refinery29 Reserve and so far I’m happy. I needed to pare down a bit (my wallet was getting really heavy) and wanted to try something new. And honestly, even though it’s held up nicely, my large CdG wallet is really beginning to show it’s age – I thought I’d give it a rest for a while. Never fear, though, I still have my trusty butterfly pouch by CdG and a “very black” pouch coming today (also thanks to Refinery29 Reserve, this time via bird). I will always have a little CdG in my bag 
Also in my bag:
small elephant print BAGGU bag with stuff to go back to Forever21 in it
Manimal recycled leather necklace turned into a business card case
iPhone
2 lip “things” from my side pocket: Laura Mercier SPF (not very moisturizing IMO) & YSL (I have a zillion others in my makeup pouch and in my wallet pouch)
Usually I also carry my iPad in my bag, but I was using it to take pictures (so I could use Diptic for the AWESOME photo collage). This bag holds A TON and never feels heavy. That’s only one of the trillion things I love about it.
And since I never do this, but I have had it done to me (miss sophie!), I’m tagging some of my blogger friends to show me what’s in THEIR bags. So Sharon, Sydney, Miss Sophie, Elissa, and Linda, you’re IT; show us what’s in your bags!!
And readers, what’s in your bag? How many lip glosses are you carrying RIGHT NOW? (me, just 5)
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It pains me to do this, but I don’t carry my Alexander Wang Donna bag very much anymore, and I really hate for it to just sit around (in it’s bag of course). The Donna was my first Alexander Wang bag, and it’s actually one of the very first bags he designed. I’ve had it for several years, and it’s been well used, but that’s only made it more soft and interesting. This bag has perforated leather trim/details, including underneath the front-to-back zipper. There is some denim staining on the back of the bag, but when it’s zipped up, it’s barely noticeable. Comes with a dustbag.
Outfits featuring Donna: 1 2 3 4 5
I’m asking $300 + shipping ($15 USPS priority mail) for it – US shipping only. It’ll be available until 5/24 and I’m happy to answer questions or send more pictures if you leave a comment. Please help me find Donna a good home
And since we’re on the subject of selling, I AM going to launch a marketplace here for select designers/items and that will probably happen next week. Of course, I’ll keep you posted. I’m not promising anything, just offering an alternative way to sell your gently used Rachel Comey shoes, No6 Clogs or whatever. My role is just to act as a billboard – I will NOT be held responsible for ANY problems. Hopefully there won’t be any!
Hampden Clothing just started their 40% off sale and there are some AMAZING deals!! I had Stacy Smallwood, the owner of Hampden, share her absolute favorites from the sale items, and they’re featured below, along with why she chose them. I’m kind of blown away by the styling of that T by Alexander Wang romper; I may have to find a way to get it into my wardrobe! (it’s basically the same as a maxi dress, right? except it’s pants )
by Malene Birger – Engracia Navy Ruffle Blouse – $395 original, $237 sale
This navy blouse is so pretty and feminine, yet also very versatile. Tuck it into a black pencil skirt for a sophisticated look or throw it on with dark skinny jeans and heels for a night out with the girls.
by Malene Birger – Saquenta Green Blazer – $635 original, $381 sale
This green blazer from by Malene Birger is such an amazing shade of green and a fun statement piece. It really adds a pop of unexpected to color to any look.
Hanii Y – Notched Back Leather Jacket – $795 original, $477 sale
This is such an amazing jacket – the leather is as soft as butter. And at $477, what more can you ask for?
Vanessa Bruno – Coral Cap Sleeve Dress – $580 original, $348 sale
This coral dress from Vanessa Bruno is such an easy piece – just throw it on and you’re ready for anything. Dress it up by adding a nude heel and a statement necklace or dress it down with a blazer and flats for day.
T by Alexander Wang – Cami Romper – $295 original, $177 sale
This black cami romper from T by Alexander Wang can be worn so many different and fun ways – see how we styled it here – sophisticated, casual, and preppy! It is truly a piece that can be transformed again and again.
Creatures of Comfort – Dree Floral Blazer – link to item – $506 original, $304 sale
I am absolutely obsessed with this floral blazer by Creatures of Comfort! Can you tell I love blazers? We styled this one three ways to show you all the ways it can be worn – so fun!
