outlet dreams….

Love jcrew? Oh yes.

Hate the prices? Oh ohhh yes.

I absolutely delight in the outlet. I think the pieces are often more realistic than the actual store (which sometimes has way too many ruffles and sparkles for my simple life). The online outlet (now taking place at jcrew.com on the weekends) is a nice way to go, but if you can get to the outlet store you will drop to your knees at the sale prices and discounts they constantly have going. I am always able to pick up some classic and adorable pieces for much much much less than the pretty penny I pay at the regular retail store. It doesn’t seem right sometimes! But, obviously, who’s complaining? Not I. Not ever.

Here are some steals I picked up last time I went…

The items are fabulous and the prices unbeatable (up to 60% off)!

I have been eyeing this sparkle sweater online for a few weeks. It’s so fun for the holidays! Hopefully I can skitter on to the outlet at some point this month to see what kind of price tag it has.

My favorite outlets (all with j.crew):

Freeport, ME

Freeport is the best in my opinion. Stores line the quaint Maine streets and you hardly feel like your in an outlet center at all! Stop on over for a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, and go see all that the famous L.L.Bean has to offer.

Wrentham Outlets

The Wrentham outlet is pretty great too. They have Cole Hann, Vera Bradley, and even a LOFT outlet too! Plus they have a Friendly’s if you crave a burger and fries after your strenuous shopping excursion.

Woodbury Commons

This outlet is fancy pants. By far the most upscale I’ve ever been to, the Woodbury Commons has shops like Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Prada, Saks, Tory Burch, and Versace. This outlet is right in Southern NY, which is close to my Grandmothers house in CT. A fun one to go to every once in awhile!

Happy outlet shopping!

patent tortoise ballet flats

Cute, right?

LOVE!

FALL SALE

Ah yes, my favorite time of year.

Fall sale at J.Crew. Here are some of my favorites…

I think this tissue turtle neck would looks great with light khaki corduroys. And a simple long gold necklace. A practical piece for fall.

I have this sweater in periwinkle and it is SO soft and SO comfortable. Looks like a sweatshirt but is actually a sweater!

Well aren’t these earrings just fancy pants! So cute for a night out to dinner!

Meg has this sweater. SUPER cool. I love the side zip and the color. Very hip and stylish. Looks great with black ankle pants and flats!

I’m a sucker for colorful cords and these are so totally cute for fall! I think they’d look so cute with an ivory sweater or a navy blue shirt. ADORE!

And last, but certainly not least, I LOVE these flats. A girl can never have too many black flats. I love the toe on these too… a little different than your average ballet shoe, but still 100% classic.

Happy shopping!

Queen of Coats

Don’t you love this coat?
I sure do.
FAB.
Not that I need any more coats or anything.
I am the QUEEN of coats. It would be embarrassing to tell you how many coats I own. It might be a sickness.