Sale: J.Crew Factory

J.Crew Factory is having a killer sale right now. If I weren't currently on a self-imposed shopping hiatus, I would probably blow my entire paycheck.

1 | mixed-media chord necklace | $15 (Orig. $65)
2 | one-piece swimsuit in floral | $40 (Orig. $85)
3 | skinny calf hair belt | $15 (Orig. $40)
4 | shirtdress | $49 (Orig. $98)
5 | colorblock leather pouch | $20 (Orig. $45)
6 | woven-back swing tee | $19 (Orig. $45)
7 | pencil skirt in tipped wool | $30 (Orig. $95)
8 | colorblock crepe top | $34 (Orig. $70)
9 | metallic wedges | $40 (Orig. $118)

I have those wedges in the bronzed clay color and they are far and away my most comfortable work shoes. Do you have your eye on anything great?

Sale: J.Crew {Extra 30% Off and Free Shipping!}

J.Crew is offering an extra 30% off their sale section right now. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of cozy sweaters they have that would be perfect for fall. Here are my favorite finds.

1 | Linen tee in fantastique | $21 (Orig. $43)
2 | Sequin dot tee | $35 (Orig. $60)
3 | Merino wool Tippi sweater | $28 (Orig. $80)
4 | Paneled sweatshirt in surf stripe | $35 (Orig. $78)
5 | Shaky disc earrings | $35 (Orig $75)
6 | Oui mon cheri sweatshirt | $21 (Orig. $65)
7 | Garden floral ruched bandeau tank | $28 (Orig. $92)
8 | Merino wool asymmetrical zip sweater | $49 (Orig. $90)
9 | Sweatshirt tee | $21 (Orig. $40)

I am loving the graphic sweatshirt and earrings. And I know it's late in the year for swimsuits but they are the best deals. Here are a few others I love (one | two | three).

Don't forget to enter SHOPFORFALL at checkout to receieve the extra discount. And you get free shipping if you order before midnight tonight!

Anything you have to have?

Spied: J. Crew Factory Tank

Maybe it's because I'm spending this week at the beach that I have swimwear on my mind, but I was browsing through the J. Crew Factory website and saw that a lot of their modest one-pieces and rash guards are on sale right now. Some are even under $30! This anchor print is my favorite:

Factory tank in navy floating anchor, $29.99 (Orig. $84.50)

Fall is such a great time to find swimwear for next summer at more affordable prices. Be sure to check out these other J. Crew Factory options, all on sale:

Factory tank in navy paisley, $41.99

Factory tank in coral leaf, $29.50

Factory tank in navy dot, $29.99

Factory tank in navy diamond, $49.99

Factory rash guard, $34.50 and Factory bikini, $24.50 in sailor stripe

Factory rash guard, $34.50 and Factory bikini, $19.50 in navy stripe

By fashion contributor Mary.

Spied: One Shoulder One Piece

Tis the season to buy 12 swimsuits because you can't choose just one. Right? Or is that just me? I saw this beautiful one piece and my immediate reaction was to buy it. So, I'll share it with you instead.

One Shoulder Swimsuit | ASOS 

Here are a few other great options under $40:

Mesh Insert Bandeau Swimsuit

Francesca Floral Belted Bandeau Suit

Cupped Bandeau Swimsuit

Monki Lauralee Swimsuit

Spied: Paneled Balconette Swimsuit

I stumbled on this incredibly flattering one piece suit this week. And I just love it so much. The contrast panels couldn't be more flattering if they tried.

Balconette Swimsuit | Old Navy | $33

Here are a few other pretty one pieces (for less than $50!)

Navy Garden Cove Bra Halter One Piece

Baroque Print Peridot Retro Swimsuit

Stripe Paneled Swimsuit 

Floral Boden Boyleg Swimsuit  

Dot-Print Twist-Front Swimsuits 

White Floral Ruched Swimsuit 

Turquoise Bandeau Swimsuit  

Go Get It: Old Navy {No. 8}

 Old Navy is currently offering 15% off (online only). Here are my favorite finds.

1 | Striped Crepe Blouse | $21
2 | Printed Gauze Scarf | $13
3 | Boat-Neck Jersey Top | $11 (Orig. $20)
4 | Pixie Bermuda Shorts | $23
5 | Buckle Demi-Wedge Sandal | $25.50
6 | Graphic Terry-Fleece Sweatshirt | $11 (Orig. $20)
7 | Patterned Chiffon Top | $17 (Orig. $30)
8 | Printed Slub-Knit Tee |$11
9 | Raglan-Sleeve Rashguard | $17

Make sure to enter ONSAVENOW to get the discount.

Have you picked up anything good from Old Navy lately? Leave it in the comments.

Sale: J.Crew 30-50% Off

J.Crew has quite a few pretty things for sale right now (and a great extra discount to boot). I especially love the amazing deals on swimsuits. Here are my favorite finds.

1 | Drapey crepe pencil skirt | $42 (Orig. $120)
2 | Prima jersey drop-shoulder tee in stripe | $21 (Orig. $49)
3 | Lattice medallion popover | $28 (Orig. $88)
4 | Ruched underwire swing top + Glamour-girl bikini $28 (Orig. $102) 
5 | Flower fan necklace | $28 (Orig. $49)
6 | Vintage cotton silk-back tee | $28 (Orig. $55)
7 | Polka-dot swing top + Polka-dot hipster | $46 (Orig. $112)
8 | Piped Andie chino | $25 (Orig. $98)
9 | Peasant top in flowerpatch print | $28 (Orig. $90) 
10 | Watercolor ruched halter tank | $32 (Orig. $98)
11 | Pearls and ribbons necklace | $21 (Orig. $40)
12 | Lattice medallion underwire tank | $24 (Orig. $115)

Don't forget to enter FRESHSALE to get an extra 30-50% off.

Must Have: One Piece Swimsuits {No. 2}

One of the things I miss most about living near the beach is having a good excuse for owning 10 swimsuits. Not having an excuse to buy a new swimsuit in no way keeps me from looking for one.

I posted some great one pieces a few weeks ago, and was excited to find a bunch more good ones. Here are (more of) my favorite swimsuits under $50:

1 -  Sunseeker Orient Swimsuit | 2 - Floral-Print Keyhole Swimsuit

3 - Cupped Stripe Bandeau Swimsuit | 4 - Vintage One Piece Swimsuit

5 - Black Tropical Halter Swimsuit | 6 - Scoop Back Love Neon Print Swimsuit

7 - Halter 1-Piece Swimsuit | 8 - Blue Paradise Wrap Swimsuit 

9 - Sunseeker Wildflower Swimsuit | 10 - White Bandeau Swimsuit

11 -  Down for a Dip One Piece in Peacock | 12 - Daisy Red Peridot Retro Swimsuit

I think #1 is my favorite, but I kind of love them all.

Must Have: One Piece Swimsuits

It's getting to be that time of year. No, not the time where it's hot enough to wear swimsuits, but the time that everyone is so sick of winter that all they can think about is how awesome summer will be. Also, spring break approaches.

If you are heading someplace sunny or you just need something to look forward to, I give you my favorite one piece swimsuits under $50 (most under $40):

1 - Mirror Floral Cupped Swimsuit | 2 - Swim Dress (have & love) 

3 - Contrast Halter with Spotted Panel (more than half off!) | 4 - Nautical-Print Cross-Back

5 - Striped-Bandeau | 6 - Bold Graphic Print Bandeau (my fave)

7 - Twist Bandeau in Spot Print | 8 - Motel 50s Style Halter with Padded Cups

9 - Seaside Gardens Rose Floral Bandeau | 10 - Cupped Bandeau

11 - One-Piece Halter | 12 - Contrast Panel Belted Bandeau

Spied: Double Stripe Halter One Piece

If this doesn't make you wish for warmer weather, I don't know what will.

Double-stripe underwire halter tank - $29.99 (Orig. $110) + free shipping!

J.Crew is currently offering 40% off all sale items. Here are a few of my other favorite things. 

Minnie pant in medallion print

Geo Fan Necklace

Toothpick jean in white

Western denim shirt

Café capri

Sale: 30% Off J.Crew Swim

J.Crew is offering 30% off all of their sale section. When I went to see what was available, the one piece swim suits really caught my eye! Here are my favorites:

1 - Stripe bandeau tank - $41.99 (Orig. $98.00)
2 - Pintuck bandeau tank - $38.49 (Orig. $84.00)
3 - Pop Art dot tank - $41.99 (Orig. $98.00) 
4 - Underwire tank - $34.99 (Orig. $82.00)
5 - Jersey Lomellina® halter tank - $41.99 (Orig. $115.00)
6 - Block-print ring bandeau tank - $45.49 (Orig. $98.00)
7 - Banded halter tank - $41.99 (Orig. $84.00) 
8 - Rope stripe bandeau tank - $41.99 (Orig. $98.00) 
9 - Long torso ruched bandeau tank - $41.99 (Orig. $92.00) 

And if you aren't in the market for a swim suit, I saw a few other goodies you might be interested in:

Stripe drawstring dress 

Stripe rash guard 

Cropped matchstick jean in indigo floral 

Perfect-fit mixed-tape cardigan 

Indian voile popover 

Make sure to enter HELLOSTYLE to get the 30% off discount.

Spied: Stripe Cut Out Back Suit

Swim suits are my kryptonite. Even before I moved to a sub tropical climate with nearby beaches, I owned no less than 8 swim suits. It was one of my greatest pleasures to stop feeling guilty about my swim suit hoarding when I moved here.

If I weren't pregnant, I would snatch this suit up in a heart beat.

Stripe Cut Out Back Suit - ASOS - $36.58 (Orig. $53.20)

Here are a few other pretty one piece suits (all under $35)

Halter Swimsuit  (best deal)

One-Piece Polka Dot Swimsuit 

Braided-Butterfly Swimsuit (on sale)

Bow-Tie Halter Swimsuit 

Spot Frill Fuller Bust Halter Swimsuit (60% off!)

Spied: J.Crew Seersucker Ruffle Underwire Tank

I know the end of August isn't the traditional time to buy swimwear, but it is the best time to score the fabulous deals. There are so many great suits at J.Crew right now, and this little lady is at the top of my wishlist.

Seersucker Ruffle Underwire Tank - $42.00 $59.99 (Orig. $82.00)

Here are a few other J.Crew things I have had my eye on lately:

Ankle Stretch Toothpick Jean in Garment-Dyed Twill  

Stripe Back-Zip Tee  

 Antique Paisley Ruched Bandeau Tank

Long No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Abstract Leopard  

Smocked Top in Dapple Dot  

Remember J.Crew is offering customers 30% off all final sale items (no minimum) with promo code LOVEIT. The offer expires Thursday.

Sale: J.Crew 30% Off Clearance

J.Crew is offering 30% off of their sale section right now. Here are my favorite finds.

1 - Boardwalk tote - $27.99 (Orig. $59.50)
2 - Bow underwire tank - $34.99 (Orig. $88.00) {free shipping!}
3 - Stripe back-zip tee - $20.99 (Orig. $39.50)
4 - Featherweight cotton cardigan in colorblock - $34.99 (Orig. $68.00)
5 - No. 2 pencil skirt in double-serge cotton - $34.99 (Orig. $110.00)
6 - Patent leather belt - $17.49 (Orig. $36.50)

Make sure to use coupon code | MUSTHAVE at checkout.

What do you think? Anything you are interested in buying? I am drawn to the coral pencil skirt.

Must Have: Anthropologie Swim

I was poking around the Anthropologie sale section and stumbled on a few one piece suits I would just love to have (and that are massively discounted).

Macrame Halter Suit - $49.99 (Orig. $198.00)

Pidot Maillot - $49.99 (Orig. $198.00)

Damsel Fish Maillot - $49.99 (Orig. $188.00)

I am partial to that little orange number. Which is your favorite?

PS - I also found these wedges, and I kind of love them.

This Week

As I mentioned last week, we hit up a sea turtle hatching at Padre Island. It was the coolest. We had to get up before dawn and drive 40 miles, but I would do it again in a heart beat. 

Here are a few of my favorite shots:

Here are a few things to take you into the weekend: 

 I adore these bike & heat friendly hair tutorials.

I am loving mix & match swimwear right now. This top and bottom are a lovely pair (and on sale).

I just found this jem of a modest fashion blog.

I want this lovely dress (in cobalt).

And I am totally coveting this bauble necklace.

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Also, guess who graduated to Toddler Times?

Changing Tate's diaper is becoming increasingly like wrestling a bear cub.

And my favorite breastfeeding perk expired. (I couldn't be more irritated).

We are planning to paint Tate's bedroom this weekend. What are your weekend plans?

Inspired: For the Beach

 

Most of my dressing inspiration lately has to do with the water. Living on the coast has me going to the beach/pool/splash park as often as possible. Here's what I want to wear:

Striped Bandeau Swimsuit - Old Navy - $29.94 {Get 30% off today only with code | 24HOURS}
Sashed Floppy Hat - Forever 21 - $14.80
Gauze Shirt Dress - JCPenney - $20.00
Metallic Thong Sandals - Forever 21 - $7.50

I've never owned a big floppy summer hat, but I desperately want one now. 

Here are a few other good ones (all under $15):

Striped Floppy Hat 

Polka Dot Ribbon Floppy Hat 

Braided Trim Straw Hat 

Colorblock Trim Floppy Hat

PS - I just had to buy this swimsuit and I'm head over heels for it!

Spied: Shirred One-Piece Swimdress

I came across this suit and just had to share. It's the best budget option of this J.Crew suit I have seen yet. It come in a great selection of colors, has glowing reviews and is on sale. That, my friends, is the trifecta. 

Shirred One-Piece Swimdress - Target. $26.00 (Orig. $34.99) (also available in gold)

(I also spotted this deeply discounted coral-colored option)

What do you think of the style? Something you would wear?

Look for Less: J.Crew Skirted Twist Bandeau Tank

Living as close to the beach as we do has me constantly on the look out for pretty one piece swimsuits. When I saw this option from Shade I was pleased at how similar it is to this J.Crew suit.

Skirted Twist Bandeau Tank - J.Crew - $118.00
Twist Band One-Piece Swimsuit - Shade - $38.15 (Orig. $54.50)

Old Navy also has a fabulous option (and in polka dots)

What do you think? Would you wear this type of suit?

Spied: Ruched Halter One Piece

I love a one piece swim suit, but I jump for joy when I see a one piece under $25. That sound you hear? That's me jumping up and down.

Ruched Halter Swimsuit - Forever 21 - $22.80

Speaking of swimwear under $25, I spotted this pretty little number that I wouldn't mind sporting at the beach.