Emerson Fry triangle sweater (size small) – gift for review from Emerson Fry | $233 after the code
3×1 The Principle high-rise cropped jeans (size 28) | exclusive to Shopbop, seem to be sold out
Sydney Brown vegan clogs (gift from my father for my birthday!)
(LOL – again with the resting bitch face I mentioned I maintained most of my latest photoshoot. Oh well. I still like the pictures, just need to remember to smile, or something, next time! )
Since it actually got cold here in TX all of a sudden, I’ve worn this Emerson Fry sweater a couple of times, most recently on Saturday to see Spectre with my husband and step-son (it was good!). It was about 40 or so degrees outside and I wore this over a long sleeve shirt, with my Scarf Shop wool scarf and was cozy for being outside the minimal amount of time I was. I was also perfectly comfortable in the theater, which is always challenging for me…
The sweater is big. But it’s meant to be. Originally I had a medium but exchanged it for the small and am much happier with it; it’s shorter, and slightly less oversized. I love the slightly open neckline on this – I think it keeps it from looking too “closed” and gives a little glimpse of skin to balance out the coverage. So far, I haven’t worn the sweater enough to notice if it will pill terribly, but so far so good. It’s my go-to when I don’t want to wear a cardigan – it’s super-easy to throw on and go.
Just as a comparison, I did order Everlane’s capsule wool v-neck tunic, and it is a similar chunky wool, but a much slimmer silhouette, and a true tunic on me – almost a dress. It’s different enough from this EF sweater, but I think I actually prefer the looser, oversized silhouette to Everlane’s slimmer one, and I like the shorter length. I haven’t decided if I will keep the Everlane sweater or not – I’ll have pictures up for you tomorrow, but if I had to choose between the two, I’d go for Emerson Fry hand’s down; it’s ethical & sustainable, made in the US from Imperial Yarn, raised in Oregon.
A few more sales/deals of note today, this Cyber Monday:
James Perse is offering an additional 10% off + free shipping with code GRECHENCM15 today only!! I placed my order today, the slub t-shirt in pinot, the yosemite striped jogger pants and the fleece pullover.
Rodale’s is offering 25% off all orders over $49, so I used this opportunity to order three more pairs of my favorite Only Hearts organic cotton bikini panties. I HIGHLY recommend anything Only Hearts – they are having a sale on select organic cotton items on their own site.
Melissa Joy Manning has a 20% off coupon code today: CYBER2015. I usually buy myself some earrings when she has a code – just as a small gift to myself – but I’m happy with what I have right now. I just recently switched back to my circle studs (they’re sold out, probably because Maura Tierney was wearing them last week on The Affair…but here are the triangle studs) from my hug earrings and highly recommend both of them. They’re personal, no one else will really see them, but that’s what I love most about them.
Finally, it’s the last day for the coupon code at Shopbop – I noticed that they took a few new markdowns, it’s worth a look again if you haven’t for a few days. I have a love/hate relationship with these tiered codes; the good thing is that they’re valid on designers that regular codes are NOT valid on (like Alexander Wang, ACNE, etc…), but I hate that you have to spend a certain amount to get the most value out of it. Obviously, the closer you stick to $250, $500 or $1,000 the better…
PLEASE check Grechen’s Codes for even more sales & coupons today (Steven Alan, Bandier activewear, Revolve Clothing…) and let me know if I miss anything! Also, what have bought? What will you buy?
Emerson Fry | 45% off with code DISCOBALL
James Perse | extra 10% off + free shipping with code GRECHENCM15
Melissa Joy Manning | 20% off with code CYBER2015
Rodale’s | 25% off orders over $49
Shopbop | LAST DAY for up to 25% off with code GOBIG15
Fortunately, being on the West Coast, I wasn’t up early enough to get the Emerson Fry Cyber Monday sample pack with the leather bag…probably for the best, as I was conflicted about spending the money. 😉 Adding it to my vacation fund instead.
Jen, that bag was on sale on Friday and sold out quickly. EF’s friday email was a bit confusing with their message, like they were letting you take a peek of what’s to come on Monday.
That sweater is stunning on you!! I love the whole look. I’m on the hunt for a good tunic-y sweater. I had one last year that I loved, but it’s gotten too big. Not a bad problem to have, but I really loved that sweater……
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thank you cathy! it’s a great problem to have…but i still hate it when that happens 😉
how much was it anyway? i don’t think i even looked…i was really tempted by one of the deals, it was the army parka and another coat for $150. such a crazy steal, but…
It was 300.
insane. what a great price for that bag. i don’t know anything about the bag really, except that it was originally $1,000+ and it was beautiful 🙂 whoever got it was one lucky girl!
I heard that Emerson Fry is closing up shop… Gretchen, do you know any details, is this true? 🙁 🙁 🙁 The fact that they’ve hardly ever held sales in the past, now my inbox is full of them, never mind this steep of discounts… make me believe they’re right.
Oh no!! I haven’t heard anything but whoa…they recently moved and had deep discounts to get rid of inventory. Maybe that’s what got rumors started? I would hate it if they had to close…
Wow, the sweater looks great on you! I was only going to allow myself one thing from this sale and was debating between your sweater and the camel drop-shoulder coat. Finally took the plunge and bought ithe coat with the discount code. Hoping it will work out as camel is not an easy color for me to wear. Any comments on their coats? Have you bought or tried them on before?
thanks edie! i love that coat , and i love camel, although i understand how tough it is for some people to wear…i haven’t tried their coats, but i was really tempted by one of their outlet sample packs yesterday!! i just don’t really need a coat here in TX.
i hope it works for you!!
How do people even NOTICE what earrings Maura Tierney had on?!? Haha! Or was it a press release from MJM? I’ll have to pay closer attention the next time I watch “The Affair.”. All I notice is that they’re constantly going the wrong direction in Montauk! (I suggested a drinking game to my friends: “Every time they go the wrong direction, we do a shot!” No one went for it. 😉 )
Yes, this sweater is definitely the winner in the tunic contest! Nice pics!
oh, i don’t know if “people” noticed. but i did. i am sort of OCD like that anyway, i am ALWAYS paying attention to characters’ clothes/shoes/accessories… – i was watching her thinking, i love her earrings, and then as i kept watching, i was like, oh. i have those LOL
if MJM is smart she’d do a press release, but i don’t know if she has. and there might be a place out there that has them listed as “as seen on” also, but i haven’t seen that either. just my own observation!