Shopbop's Friends & Family Sale

Stop everything. Put down your coffee cup. Go to Shopbop right now and don't look back. It's time for their semi-annual Friends and Family Sale where nearly everything is 25% off!! Now is a great time to stock up on basics like super-soft tees from T by Alexander Wang or solid black booties like the ever-so-popular Rag & Bone. Or if you have your basics covered, then 25% off can make a splurge more affordable. I could bundle up all winter in this 10 Crosby blanket coat and sass it up with fabulous over-the-knee boots like these from Alexandre Birman whenever the mood struck. 

Shop more of my suggestions below or just get on over to Shopbop's site right now before all of the best stuff is gone! This sale is the real deal and only happens a few times a year so don't dilly dally! Make sure you enter FAMILY25 at checkout to save.

Big Event!

It's that time again! Shopbop is holding their Big Event starting today and ending Thursday. Whether you stock up on basics or are hunting for that spring splurge, you can save save save with the code BIGEVENT14. 

In taking inventory of my own closet,  I've found that I need to cover my basics- particularly basics for the bottom. Pants, shorts, sneakers are all lacking from my wardrobe. Here's my own Big Event wish list...

Rebecca Minkoff Look for Less-ish

image via Shopbop

Y'all, I'm obsessed with this look for fall. Shopbop did a fun little feature on Rebecca Minkoff last week and I can't get this chic outfit out of my head! Let's break it down now...

Chunky Cowl Sweater

Telescope Leather Pants

Iva Flat

So maybe you don't have $400 to spend on leather pants. I don't either. Luckily J.Crew has a great pair of pants that look somewhat similar for less than half the price. 

While they are not the exact same as Minkoff's, you will save about a million dollars (or $230) with this option. Pants can be really hard to find, especially as a 5'4" curvy chick. I was really please with the way these fit and how flattering they were. They will be ab fab this winter with some saucy black leather boots or even over the knee boots...if you're nasty! 

As for less expensive sweater and shoe options...

ASOS Sweater

Report Flats

What do you think? Can you see yourself wearing a look like this for fall?

Wednesday's Look For Less: Boyfriend Jeans

Jeans might feel like the devil's grip to you right about now but they are still a staple in many wardrobes. Summertime may not seem like the ideal time to purchase a new pair but some of the best deals come during "off" seasons. Maybe jeans with a few holes in them will keep you half a degree cooler?? 

I swear that boyfriend jeans are way more flattering than you'd expect and are definitely more comfortable than most other denim styles. It's understandable that you might not want to pay a lot for ripped, saggy jeans so I've brought you two budget-friendly buys. The pair on the left by Joe's Jeans are marked down from $169 to $84.50 right now on Shopbop. Fifty percent off premium denim?? Yes, please! The pair on the right from ASOS ring up full price at $65. That's still a pretty darn good price on jeans. Either way, you've got two great options for your boyfriend jeans that won't break the bank!

Even if you end up shelving these for a few weeks, boyfriend jeans are a great buy. Jazz them up for night with  a sequined tank and pumps or keep them casual by day with a striped tee and sneakers. This is one boyfriend you won't break up with.

Look For Less: Special Shopbop Feature

I nearly jumped for joy at my desk yesterday when this email arrived in my inbox-

Woohoo!! It's time for the semi-annual Shopbop sale! Hopefully you've gotten your tax return back because right now is a great time to stock up on your spring wish list at a discout. Enter the code SPRINGEVENT at checkout to see how much you can save. I've already got a cart ready to pull the trigger on. Who am I kidding? I keep a cart rolling at Shopbop just in case it rains dollar bills one day.

Here are a few pieces on my wish list...

Rag & Bone floral tee/ Rag & Bone jean pants/ Tibi hot pink top/ Three Dots cardigan/ Madewell striped dress

What about you? Are there any must-haves you plan to snatch up this week? Don't wait because the sale ends Thursday!

Sub-$100 Sale Picks

Well, we made it! Another Christmas has come and gone. I hope you enjoyed a fun-filled holiday shared with family and friends. You might have even scored a little Christmas cash from Santa! Lucky for you, the sales are ON and now is a great time to pick up pieces that you might not otherwise be able to afford. 

I scoured Bauble Bar, Shopbop and Net-A-Porter to select some of the best sale options for under $100 and am sharing them with you! Keep in mind that you may score pieces that are out of season, like tanks and swimsuits. Layer them up now and, come April, you'll thank yourself.

Rag & Bone jeans/ Earrings/ Michael Michael Kors sequin top/ J. Crew leopard capri pants/ Bubble necklace/ Kain tank

Have you checked out any of the sales online? There is a LOT more where these came from. Let me know what you find!

Spiced Latte

Images from Style.com

The spicy colors and lucious furs from Elie Tahari's Pre-Fall 2011 collection warm me up faster than a spiced latte on this chilly day! Might want to add some tights and boots for now and wait until April to show off those bare legs and open toes...

By the way, there are an insane number of fantastic sales going on right now! Calypso has 50% off all sale items, Shopbop is offering an extra 20% off all sale items and, locally, Beanie & Cecil and Vermillion have marked down all fall apparel 50%!

If Santa left some cash in your stocking, stock up now...

Love This Look!

Okay, so I know Shopbop calls this look "Refined Punk" but is it okay if I rename it Prep School Edge? Punk just doesn't fit into my personal style dictionary...edge is much more suitable.

At any rate, Shopbop sent an email out today featuring the image above. Ironically, I just ordered these pants yesterday! On sale!

Factory Faux Leather Leggings

With these leggings, I had envisioned tunics, boyfriend blazers and cardigans. Today, Shopbop has ironically clued us into the perfect combinations including the latter. Great timing, if you ask me!

Yes, I'll take this DKNY Cozy Cardi...

And this Equipment Vintage Blouse...

Leather leggings seem to be going on sale all over the place, so now would be a great time to scoop up a pair for a deal! Of course, it is the holiday season, so put some Prep School Edge on your list...if you're feeling punky.