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Ann Taylor : not just your mothers store

i'm going to fill you in with the secret of a lifetime

ann taylor is my new j.crew 

contrary to popular belief, ann taylor is not just a "mom & grandma" store, they actually have some super cute things for really great prices! 

i happened to stroll in to an ann taylor the other day and i found two shirts right off the bat that i fell in love with. not only were they both really cute and great quality, but they were on super sale 

i got both shirts for under $75, and they were originally about $100 each! 

wowza

also, the people working in the stores aren't stuck up college kids they are sweet little ladies that will help you decide which size shirt looks best on you ;)

even though you might perceive a store a certain way, don't knock it 'till you try it! 

you can find very stylish and cute things in stores that you may not exactly love at first sight! 

so next time you're at the mall or doing some online shopping, be sure to check out ann taylor, because it really isn't just for your mother! 

new arrivals : 

super sale section : 

have you ever shopped at ann taylor?

what's your favorite misperceived store?

don't forget about my blog swap! 

-- kate spade cyber monday --

if you're like me and like to get your holiday shopping done early, then you're in luck! 

kate spade is having a 75% off sale RIGHT NOW

there are perfect little gifts that are under $30 that you can give to your friends 

here are some of my favorites

pearls are the perfect gift for any girly girl, and these are only $19. 

you can buy a pair for the bestie and a pair for you! 

these hoops are super cute, and they too are only $19!

this little coin purse is the perfect gift

a few years ago one of my friends gave me a coin purse 

for my birthday, and I still use it to this day! 

this is just $29

if your friend likes earrings, she will just die over this pair! 

also, if you're in a bind about what to buy your mom, I can guarantee that she will cherish these earrings! 

these are $29

and of course, you can never go wrong with an iPhone case! normally kate spade cases are $35 which is kind of pricey for a phone case, so snatch up a ton while they are only $15

they are perfect for your friends that are lucky enough to have an iPhone.

are you thinking of getting anything from this amazing kate spade sale?

thanks for reading! 

xox

promo code!

I recently stumbled upon a shop called Preppy Monogrammed Gifts. The name says it all, and I was hooked once I saw the logo! 

Luck for you and me, this preppy store is having a friends and family sale! Even luckier for you and me, it works on Lilly items! Like this personalized Lilly planner..

It also works on every single one of these monogrammed necklaces.. 

And it also works on this super cute tote bag..

So as you can tell, the sale works on anything and everything that your heart desired from Preppy Monogrammed Gifts! 

The friends and family sale is 20% off for today only, and the rest of the month it's 15% off using the code FRIENDSANDFAMILY .

So whether you want to get a few good deals on early holiday presents, you have a friends birthday right around the corner, or you just want to buy something cute for yourself this is the perfect time and place to do so! 

Stay tuned for a Preppy Monogrammed Gifts Giveaway coming very soon! 

What's your favorite item from the store?

Thanks for reading! 

xox

endless summer sale haul!

when i found out that the endless summer sale was going on, i freaked out! recently, i have been obsessing over everything lilly pulitzer (i'm blaming tumblr). my mom thinks that it's just a phase i'm going through, but i told her that i have loved lilly before i even knew what it was (which is true) and that this is really the first year that i have been able to afford it on my own (also true). 

i think i showed her who's going through a phase;) 

but in all seriousness, i don't think that lilly pulitzer will ever go out of style, and i really do think that lilly pieces are staple pieces! 

so without further adieu here is what i picked up from the ESS! 

wait, i just have one more thing to say...

i said above that this is the first year that i can really afford to buy lilly on my own, which is true but i really like my money to stay in my wallet. i don't mind splurging on nice things, but i really really think about what i'm buying and i never overspend which i love about myself! 

that being said, i only bought two things.

ok, now here is what i bought!! 

first of all, how cute is the package it came in?! 

somerset dress in hey sailor

original price : $108

sale price : $39

briar skirt in resort white spritz

original price : $98 

sale price : $24 (great deal!) 

it fits perfectly, and literally feels like i'm wearing pajamas. 

if you're in the market for a new dress, i totally recommend this one! 

my skirt is in dire need of being ironed, but i am in love with it! 

as some of y'all know, i had been eyeing this skirt on Re-Lilly for quite some time, 

but i'm glad i didn't spend the extra $$! 

all in all, i really like what i purchased. part of me wished that i had bought a few more things, but the other part of me is saying "yay, now you have left over spending money for fall clothes!!" 

and because the site crashed, and there was a lot of trouble actually purchasing things, the lilly team gifted people an item! i was lucky enough to receive this keychain, which is to die for!! i think another gift was little shift ornaments! 

did you buy anything from the sale?

are you a saver, a spender, or a little of both like me?

thanks for reading! 

xox

lilly's endless summer sale

if you didn't already know, lilly pulitzer's endless summer sale is going on RIGHT NOW! i didn't have much homework yesterday so i went on tumblr, and so an e-card that said...

i thought it was hilarious, but because i didn't know that the sale was going on i shot right over to the lilly site! i of course couldn't even get into the website, but for some reason i was feeling patient. i finally got in after probably 30 minutes of waiting and added one skirt to my "tote bag". i wanted to look around some more so i clicked on the dresses tab. this unfortunately was a bad idea, because i got kicked out of the website again because it was over capacity. i finally got through and ended up buying a skirt for $24 and a dress for $39! i mean seriously, can you say successful day? definitely head on over to the site and hopefully you won't be there with everyone and their mothers! 

i ended up buying skirt i talked about here, and i even got it for $30 cheaper than i could've gotten from Rue-la-la (showing that everything truly does happen for a reason)! I also got a dress! 

i'll be sure to post pictures wearing what i bought as soon as i get them!!

did you score anything from the sale?

thanks for reading! 

xox 

tomorrow's an exciting day

hey ya'll!! i can't stand when people have a list of excuses of why they've been a bad blogger, because it's ok to miss a few days here and there in the blogging world! that being said, i have been really under the weather lately, because i was put on a new medicine in hope of helping my stomach but it ended up setting me back a few days. i'm going in to the doctor tomorrow though, so I'm hoping i'll come back with good news!

that's not why tomorrow is exciting though! 

first of all lilly pulitzer is on ruelala tomorrow, so there's a little heads up! hop on your computer at 11 eastern time, and shop your lilly heart out! if you need an invite just click here! if you purchase anything good, then be sure to let me know what you snagged! 

second of all, tomorrow i will be hosting my very first giveaway! as for what it is, my lips are sealed. but trust me, you'll definitely want to check back tomorrow to see what you have a chance to get your hands on! 

so that's why tomorrow is an exciting day! which is weird because usually wednesdays aren't all that great. 

oh and i just want to let y'all know that i went out to my local video store yesterday (sick and all) just to pick up season one of gossip girl, because caroline over at citrus&style  and signe at significantly styled  just posted about it, and i knew i had to see it! i am IN LOVE! it's such a cute series so far, and i'm really tearing into it. there are five discs in season one with four episodes (at 45 minutes each) on each disc. i'm already done with disc two and i started watching yesterday.

i guess you could say i have a lot of time on my hands;)

don't forget to come back tomorrow to see what special giveaway i have for you! 

thanks for reading! 

have you seen gossip girl before?

xo xo

gossip girlhttp://www.ruelala.com/invite/spsfcl9d

cheap chic 2.0

hey ya'll! i have receive some great feed back on my cheap chic post, and have decided that i will do another one! i have been absolutely loving all the new (and old) collections that have been put out this summer. even though i am in love with them, i unfortunately don't have enough mula to spend on them! so here are a few items that i love, and their long lost (cheaper) twins! hopefully this post will save you a few paychecks! 

1. as most you y'all know, color blocking is really in for the summertime. i guess you could say that my style is minimalistic, and therefore i only color block with little things such as clutches! they are such a great way to color block your out fit without going overboard, and when/if color blocking goes out of style, you can still use this accessory in your wardrobe! all in all, clutches are a timeless piece no matter what color you choose! 

find the dsw clutch here

find the marc jacobs clutch here

2. maxi skirts are probably one of my newest favorite things. i used to wear long skirts when i was in elementary school (trend setter or nerd?), and so when the maxi skirt trend came out i was reluctant to try it out. but, recently  (yesterday) i randomly started liking them again! i like when they hit right at your ankle so you can still see your shoes, and it also makes you look a little taller. also, some maxi skirts can double as dresses and beach cover ups, so if you find the right one it can be used in multiple ways! all in all, maxi skirts are a great staple piece to go in your closet for the summer time, and can also be a transition piece for the fall time! 

find the old navy skirt here

find the eileen fisher skirt here

3. jean vests are hot on the market right now! i honestly think that if you wear them with the right things then they can instantly become preppy. i think that most preppy people are afraid to wear them because they are afraid they look to grungy. i have yet to find one in a store that doesn't look to "masculine" on me, but as soon as i find on that i like, i will definitely be purchasing it! let me know if you would like to see how i would style my jean vest if i had one! 

find the gap vest here

find the top shop vest here

thanks so much for reading! 

if you would like to see more cheap chic posts, then let me know and i'll be happy to do more! 

also, if you have any steals that you've found lately let me know! 

xox