Look for Less: J.Crew

I have another look for less today. I got my new J.Crew catalog this weekend, and this look automatically jumped off the page. Of course it rings in at $392.50 {and that doesn't even include shoes!}:

Here's my look for less (for just under $100):


Printed Dress - Newport News - $29.99 (orig. $35.00)
Cardigan - New York and Co. - $14.78 (orig. $36.95)
Jersey Scarf - Old Navy - $7.00 (orig. $10.00)
Colossal Zippered Handbag - Forever 21 - $22.80


Because they don't show shoes and we are on the cusp of a season change, I thought of two options. While it is still warm outside this sweet little flats ($18.80 - Forever 21) will do the trick. As soon as frost starts appearing on the windshield, throw on some tights and the flat brown boots ($24.99 - AMI Clubwear) to stay warm and fashionable.

What do you all think? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Friday Wishlist: Canvas Pencil Skirt

I often see things online that I love but could not, would not ever pay for. I never share these things because I am supposed to be sharing my budget finds with you all, but I think once a week I am going to share some of my dream clothing items (you know the ones I actually dream about someday obtaining and wearing every single day).

This week I am sharing this incredible pencil skirt from my new favorite store Tulle.
Denim Canvas Pencil Skirt - $70.00


How amazing is it? Now, I am partial to pencil skirts, because frankly my figure and pencil skirts are best friends. But the pleating, buttons, and zipper in the back are ridiculously incredible. I must be watching too much Mad Men, and envying Joan Holloway's insane body and perfectly 60's style. I just have mod on the brain.

What do you all think? Do you have dream lists of things you could never afford? What's first on your list? Leave a comment!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Store Spotlight: Tulle

I just found a new store that I wanted to let all of you know about. Tulle offers vintage inspired items at reasonable prices. And they have a killer sale section (all of these things are discounted):


1. Puff Sleeve Button Down Top - $13.20 (Orig. $33.00)
2. Square Cotton Tulip Skirt - $39.00 (Orig. $65.00)
3. Stockinette Pullover Sweater - $37.80 (Orig. $63.00)
4. Picque Belted Jacket - $34.00 (Orig. $85.00)
5. Shoulder Tie Top $28.80 (Orig. $48.00)
6. Solid Cotton Sheen Paper Bag Skirt $21.20 (Orig. $53.00)
7. Banded Keyhole Sweater $26.00 (Orig. $65.00)
8. Puff Sleeve Tee $12.00 (Orig. $20.00)
9. Long Sleeve Front Tab Jacket $28.00 (Orig. $70.00)

Have you all heard of Tulle, shopped there? What do you think of the picks? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Payless: BOGO

Payless Shoesource is having their semi-annual Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Everything (items of equal or lesser value) sale.

Also, Payless offers free in-store shipping.

Here are some of my favorites:


Satin Peep Toe $29.99 ($14.99 as second pair)
Charlotte Flat $24.99 (12.49 as second pair)
Everett Pump $29.99 ($14.99 as second pair)
Channing Peeptoe Flat $19.99 ($9.99 as second pair) {Orig. $36}

What do you guys think? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

J.Crew: Extra 20% Off Clearance

My favorite stop for style inspiration not only has wonderful finds on sale, they are now offering an extra 20% off of those items!


Check out some of my favorite finds:



1. Canvas Atelier Jacket - $39.99 (Orig. $148.00)
2. Merino Petal Scoopneck Sweater - $47.99 (Orig. $118.00)
3. Cotton Cady Alexa Dress - $55.99 (Orig. $225.00)
4. Frenchie Slicker - $71.99 (Orig. $165.00)
5. Jersey Belted Dress - $31.99 (Orig. $88.00)
6. Ringspun Cotton Cardigan - $23.99 (Orig. $49.50)
7. Bootcut Jean in Authentic Vintage Wash - $39.99 (Orig. $108.00)
8. Slub Cotton Beaded V-neck Tee - $31.99 (Orig. $58.00)
9. Beaded Étoile Cardigan - $31.99 (Orig. $88.00)

{And don't forget that Cascading Petals cardigan from last week's post}

Are you guys in for the extra discount? Leave a comment.

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Banana Republic: 25% off $100 TONIGHT

Just received this:


{Click on the image to enlarge it and print if you are going In-Store}

Happy Shopping!

One Outfit: Anthropologie Find

I found this killer tuquoise jersey skirt from Anthropologie for a steal (at least it's a steal for them). I love the bold color and beautiful cut (which is said to be highly flattering to all body types). Here's the outfit I built around it:


Twisted Neck Tee - $8.50 - Wet Seal
Plateaus Skirt - $39.99 (orig. $78.00) - Anthropologie
Knit Pocket Cardigan - $17.99 - Pink Ice
Multi-Colored Plaid Knot Flat - $19.98 (orig. $26.00) - Torrid

What do you all think? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Uptown Cheapskate: Sidewalk Sale

I have received some awesome information regarding Uptown Cheapskate's goings on.


Check out the Uptown Cheapskate Sidewalk sale from Thursday, August 13 to Saturday the 15th. They're making room for winter clothes, so you'll save up to 75% off a huge selection of shorts, tanks, jeans, shoes, pants, and short-sleeved shirts.

You'll find brands like American Eagle, Decree, Gap, Banana Republic, Forever 21, Kirra, Hollister, Abercrombie, Diesel, J. Crew, Lucky Jeans, Bebe, 7 for All Mankind, and more at crazy low prices. Come early for the best selection.

PLUS, I have access to a wicked awesome $5 off coupon, that you can print off, by clicking here.

Uptown Cheapskate has parking spaces in the AMPCO parking lot behind the store {map} and offers free 1 hour parking, so don't waste your money at the meter!

Uptown Cheapskate
353 W. 200 South, SLC
Phone: 801.931.3388
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM - 9 PM

Old Navy $5, $10, and $15 Deals

Old Navy now has a section of their website (and store) offering everything for just $5, $10, or $15. Here are a few things that I thought were worth pointing out:

Floral Hoodie
Faux-Leather Fashion Belt
Shirred Tank
Embellished Aviator Sunglasses
Printed Crossbody Hobo
Floral Burn-Out Scarf
Crochet Trim Empire Top

What do you all think? Have you checked out this section of Old Navy? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Mix-It Up

So, I am totally in love with this beautiful cardigan from J.Crew. And I am even more in love with the price. Pairing it with dark rinse boot cuts and taupe wedges makes for a great early fall outfit.


Cascading Petals Cardigan - J.Crew - $39.99 (orig. $88.00)
Jersey Cami - Old Navy - $8.50
Stretch Dark Rinse Denim - 15 Dollar Store - $15.00
Karmel Pleated Wedge - Payless Shoesource - $17.99 (orig. $22.99)
Glamorous Stretch Bracelet - Forever 21 - $7.80

Totalling in at $89.28

What do you think? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Chic Casual

Is it just me or is this outfit just so simply chic? The funny thing is I usually love the styling from places like J.Crew, and this is just from Forever 21.

I've accessorised a complete look for just a nudge over $50:


Wide Leg Denim Trousers - Forever 21 - $24.80
Basic Scoop Neck Tee - Forever 21 - $4.50
Antique Floral Wallet - Forever 21 - $9.80
Flower Pom Pom Leather Sandals - Old Navy - $12.99 (orig. $19.50)

What do you think? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Store Spotlight: Shade Clothing

I got a question after yesterday's post about Shade Clothing.

Lauren (our newest follower) said:

"I've never heard of Shade clothing... where do you buy?"


It's easy for me to forget that not all the readers of this blog are familiar with my local stores and products. Shade is a brand that has only been around since 2004, and has locations in Utah and Arizona. It is quickly expanding across our region and of course offers online shopping to those of you not living nearby.

According to their website, the creator of Shade, Chelsea Rippy, created Shade because of her frustration at not being able to find modest, hip clothing. (Hip being the operative word... I find plenty of hip things that make me feel completely exposed and lots of modest things that make me feel like I am 30 years older than I am....)

I don't always buy things at full price here (they are moderately priced) but I love a good Shade sale. They also have wonderful basics. Plus, they are currently offering an extra 25% off of their clearance items {like those things I posted yesterday}. So, if you haven't yet, check them out!

Lauren, thanks for your question! If any of you ever have a question, don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks for reading!

Six Little Things

Elaine at Clothed Much tagged me for Six Little Things That Make Me Happy. Before I give you my 6 Little Things, I will show you 6 Little Things to make you happy {they are all cute and under $20}:

1 - Double Pocket Tulip Skirt - $14.99 (Orig. $36.50), Shade Clothing (Online this is only available in XL, but when I left the Gateway location had XS, L, XL left in stock.)
2 - Teal Peep Toe Flats - $19.50, Old Navy (Available in 4 colors, half sizes available online only)
3 - Beaded Flower Tee - $14.50 (Orig. $24.50), American Eagle (Notice the super cute beadwork representing the pollen.)
4 - Floral Vines Halter Cami - $19.95 (Orig. $24.50), American Eagle (I want this so badly, but it is no longer available in my size.)
5 - Geometiric Shift Dress - $14.99 (Orig. $38.50), Shade Clothing (I do not buy dresses often, but I did buy this, and I totally dig the Mad Men vibe of this one.)
6 - Floral Tank - $10, Old Navy (I cannot resist a floral tank. Period.) {Also, Old Navy is offering areas in their stores and online with things that are priced at just $5, $10, and $15; this was one of those things}

As a side note, I went belated birthday shopping with my Mom on Saturday and bought 1, 2, 5, 6. I am also hoping to recreate 3 with some fabric paint and beads... I have the supplies, I just have to get the motivation. So, you are getting a window into what I really buy with this post.

PS - Thanks for all the wonderful clothes, Mom.

Here are my 6 little things:

1
My favorite person in the whole world, my husband
{and going on adventures with him}


2
Historic Architecture


3
Babies


4
Cheesy Dance Movies


5
Pretty things


6
Names




And I tag any of you that want to do this! Let me know in the comments if you do this on your blog, I would love to read more about all of you.

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Anthropologie: The Look for Less

I am back from Alaska. I had an absolutely fabulous time, and went on amazing adventures. But, in many ways, I am happy to be home. Out of all the conveniences that I went without, wearing beautiful things, that I feel beautiful in was the thing I missed the very most.

I found this Anthroplogie outfit that mixes beautiful feminine details with a masculine touch.


I have compiled a look for less for well under $100:


Boyfriend Blazer - Spiegel
Floral Silk Dress - Forever 21
Headband - Etsy {from seller thocon76}
Elephant Necklace - Forever 21
Ballerina Flats - Newport News

What do you think of the look? And what do you think of the look for less? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

I thought I would give you two outfits today seeing that there hasn't been much blogging the past week. I really like this look. Very fun and flirty for fall. You can do this with any dress or jumper and you can add a cardigan and or a belt with it if you like.

I am definitely a boot girl so any outfit I can put together with my boots is a plus for me. :)

The outfit comes in around: $65

1. Forever21 Dress : $22.80
2. Walmart Leggings : $8.00
3. Old Navy Boots : $34.50

What do you think? Leave a comment.

Thanks for reading.

The Look for Less

I liked this Look from Jcrew and tried to create an outfit that was a similar but (obviously) not the same. This way you can see it in two different lights.

The outfit comes in around: $ 65

1. Old Navy cardigan :$14.50
2. Forever 21 tank :$17.80
3. Old Navy sandal :$15.00
4. Forever 21 skirt: $17.80


What do you think? Leave a comment.

Thanks for reading.

Weekend Roundup

DSW – "1-shoe-3" deal
Code: SAVEMORE

Spend $49, get $10 off
Spend $74, get $15 off
Spend $99, get $25 off
Through July 27








Shade
– buy 2 get 1 free
Mix and match any item, even clearance!
Through July 28

– get an extra 10% off your order when you buy a BrightSide Tee

DownEast – 30% off clearance items

Code: LEAD30

Through July 26






Old Navy – Free shipping when you spend $75 or more

Code: FREE75

Gap – V-neck Sweaters only $25 (cotton/cashmere blend)

Have you heard about another killer deal? Leave a comment!

Summer Set

Nothing screams summer quite like eyelet lace and seersucker. With this inspiration in mind, I set out to find an outfit to share with you.

I first saw these seersucker pants in the j.jill catalog at my Mom's house and fell in love with them immediately, but they were $79.99. Imagine my glee when I looked at their website and found them $30 cheaper!

So here's my outfit. Inspired by breezy summer fabrics, and under $100.

Seersucker Pants - j.jill - $49.99 (originally $79.99)
Eyelet Top - F21 - $14.50
Cardigan - Pink Ice - $14.99
Sandals - Go Jane - $7.99
Sunglasses - F21 - $6.80
Fishie Pendant Necklace - F21 - $4.80

Grand Total: $99.47

I know the pants are a bit of a splurge, but in a neutral shade and in a classic summery fabric, they're a sound investment. I love yellow and navy together, and the belt can go over the cardigan (or under, if you're kickin' it old-school). And no summer look would be complete without sunglasses and sandals. (Especially if those sunglasses happen to be rose-colored -- Ooh la la!)

Let me know what you think!

Weekend Roundup

Here's what's going on this weekend:

FamousFootwear.com is having a Buy One Pair, Get the Second Half Off sale through September 19. They have quite a few styles under $20. Plus, if you use the promo code JULY15 at checkout, you can get an extra %15 off your order (coupon good only through Sunday, July 19). As if that wasn't enough they're also offering free ground shipping on your order! I love a good shoe sale!

Gap.com is having a summer clearance sale. 4 days only get an extra 25% off sale items July 16-July 19. Enter code SALE25 at checkout.

Have a deal to share? Leave a comment!

Happy Shopping!

Down East

I saw this on Facebook this morning:

Apparently they will have jewelry from 2 different name brand companies. As well as a Home Accessory Sale, Special Occasion Dresses, Gift Bags, Drawings, Demonstrations, Prizes, Treats, Fun, Etc.! Go check it out! (I wish I were!)

Thanks for all the birthday wishes, so kind of you all to remember (tee hee).

Thanks to Elaine over at Clothed Much for tagging me for Six Little Things that Make Me Happy. I will get to it as soon as I can!

Also, everyone must marvel at how clever A. from Academichic is. I want to steal this outfit in its entirety from her. (If you aren't reading Academchic, you should be.)

And chicibella is still doing her series on Fashion Trends with staying power, so don't miss the end!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Look for Less

Margot, from JCPenney sent along this look for less from their American Living collection. While I am not a fan of the original outfit on Katy Perry, I do love the American Living version. I love the navy/white combination for a really summery look. And let's be honest, what is better on a hot summer day than a comfortable t-shirt dress. Throw on some funky jewelry and you're all set! Here are my picks:The Prep in me loves pearls with the classic navy and white, so I'm loving these fatty pearl studs ($2.80, F21) with the nautically inspired pearl and gold ring ($3.80, F21) and these light gold bangles ($5.80, F21).

What do you think? Are you digging the preppy white and navy look or are you so over the nautical look on someone you're sure has never even been on a boat?

Happy Birthday!!!!

Today is Madeline's Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the uber chic-est girl we know!!!

Feel free to leave a comment and wish our birthday girl greetings out there in Alaska.

Weekend Roundup

It seems like everyone is having a summer sale this week so if you find a great one, please leave a comment and share it! Here's a few deals from emails I've gotten recently:

I was at Target earlier this week and it seemed like everything was on clearance! They had some great shoes on sale that I love and I got a couple pairs for my baby girl. Every aisle had an end cap of sale items.

Old Navy is also having a summer clearance. Save an additional 15% your order of $75 with code SAVENOW at checkout.

Banana Republic is having a Mystery Savings Event valid online only.To find out your savings enter promo code D6MTLM261NBD at checkout. Your mystery money will be revealed and deducted from your Banana Republic purchase.

Don't forget about the free chocolate Fridays here.

Do any of you have any deals to share? Leave a comment!

Thanks for reading, and as always,

Happy Shopping!

Feelin' Blousy

Outfit: Around $75

A little pricier then what I wanted but I think these crop pants are so dang cute I couldn't help it. For the past little while I have really come to love light washed jeans with neutrals. I think with a summer tan it looks so pretty on the skin (you probably already noticed from my "Ah-Natural" Make-up post). I think these colors, or outfit, are a great transition into fall as well.

1. Dainty Flower Woven Top: $18.90
2. Chambray cargo crop pant: $39.99
3. Tera Gladiator Sandals: $15.80

What do you think of the outfit? Post a comment:)

Thanks for reading.

Bargain Basement: Zenni Optical

Would you believe that the glasses picured above are all under $10?

A friend told me about an online store, Zenni Optical, that sells complete glasses (meaning frame plus prescription lenses) starting at $8. Naturally, this sounds too good to be true, but I checked it out all the same.

Now, I'm not going to tell you that you can get designer frames (read: no Versace, DKNY, or Calvin Klein), but you can find some pretty good-looking basic frames for not a lot of monetary commitment.

So check it out. I have not yet ordered from this site and I can't tell you much about their service, but I did peruse their policies and I was pretty impressed with what they had to offer.

Sa-Sa-Salmon

Hey Everybody!

Unfortunately, this post isn't about the color salmon (athough you can read this old post about coral), it's about fishies.

We finally have our website up to sell the fish we are catching here in Alaska. It's called Tustumena Salmon, and I would love if you would check it out. If you know someone who likes fish send them our way!

I hope everything is going swimmingly for each and every one of you.

Ah- Natural

I wanted to share something a little different today. I love to post on clothes, shoes, and accessories, and of course ideas for the home, but what about that part of your body above the shoulders- The Face.

I saw this "how to" makeup and have been dieing to try it- realsimple.com. I love a natural look, and it looks great on anybody...Very fresh, especially great with that summer tan. From:

What You Want:
Dazzling golden liner that sparkles subtly.

How to Get the Look: Try Metallic Eyeliner

1.Start with a neutral shadow that's one or two shades lighter than your skin. Dust on the lids up to the brows.

2. Line the upper lashes with a brown eye pencil. This gives you a guide to follow when you apply the gold liner on top. The brown liner will also soften the metallic effect. ( A little secret that I learned: Line the inside of your upper eye under your eye lashes, as well as the the line of your upper part of your eye lashes (lining both sides). Don't put eye liner on your lower. This will make your eyes stand out like crazy. Add a little mascara and your set!)

3. Apply gold pencil liner. Choose a shimmery yellow gold; it will flatter most skin tones. "Stay away from formulations with chunky glitter particles, which often appear too sparkly," says New York City makeup artist Carlo Longo. ( If you don't want to use the metallic liner, use metallic eye shadow and brush a little above your eye to your crease)

4.When the emphasis is on the eyes, wear neutral makeup on the rest of the face. "Less is more with this look," says Longo. ( Use a little soft pink blush for a more natural look. A girls gotta have a just a little color on those cheeks)

Beautiful!

What do you think? Any tips you have tried?
Post a Comment:)

Thanks for reading.