50% Select Sales @ LOFT: Restock On Basics

Thanks to La Vie Petite I've been hooked on LOFT for the past 2 years.  Prior to then I had never stepped foot into a store.  During my first visit there the very nice sales associate explained to me that every season they design clothing so that everything in the store goes with everything in the store.  So hypothetically, you could go through picking pieces with your eyes closed and end up looking ok.  Sounds so easy, right?
Well, I'm not so trusting in their concept, but I love going to LOFT for basics and their sales are to-die-for.  These are the items I picked up during their 50% of select styles + 40% sale items.  I don't believe I've ever paid full price for anything there, which is really hard to do since everything goes on sale.

I would suggest signing up for their emails as that's how I stay up to date on their sales.  

1) Button Back Tulip Tee

2) Knit and Woven Tiered Cotton Tank

3) Dalmatian Spot Print Short Dolman Sleeve Blouse

4) Stripe Terry Knit Dress

5) Striped Slubbed Cotton Tank

Uniqlo Pants With Striped Tee From Rue La La

Hi Friends!
Have you ever heard of Uniqlo?  I hadn't either until last weekend.  One of our best friends got married and a ton of our college friends came into town.  They were going a little nuts over this store call Uniqlo.
The best way to describe it is a Japanese version of H&M.  Mid-quality basics at a great price.  I picked up some amazing lightweight layering tanks form their "Airism" line and some of these elastic pants.  Do you all remember the tights from the late 80's with the stirrups?  Well, these are the adult version without the stirrups and I love them.
This is what I wore on this casual spring day to go get my hair done.  

 SHOP:  Rue La La Tee (Similar) |  Uniqlo Pants (similar)  |  Shoes from Taiwan (similar)  |  LV Bag  | Etsy Necklace

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This week I've got a new mint and gold glitter manicure going on.

And I wore this to go grocery shopping.  Super comfy and so effortless to put together.

I just bought a new tripod and the weather has been so great...partly thanks to daylight savings.  So I'll be posting some new blog posts soon.  Thanks for sticking by me!  Love you all and miss you.

Crossbody Bag Search and Reveal

Hi Friends!

Long time no post. I can only blame it on our recent move and the inability to find anything. Once I find my tripod, there will be some new outfit posts. Whenever that is...

I've been on the search for a smaller crossbody bag for awhile now. Initially, I was interested in the LV Saumur 30, but wasn't too fond of getting another monogram print crossbody bag (the Speedy B is too similar). It is a very functional and practical bag, and maybe if it ever comes out in Damier Ebene I will reconsider.

Photo c/o fmasarovic

The Chanel Half Moon WOC seems like the perfect bag. I was trying to stay away from black and almost all the pre-owned options I found within my budget were black. So I eventually just gave up after a year or so. I could have bought a metallic one in new condition, but the frugal gal in me just couldn't pull the trigger.

Photo c/o Malleries

So I pretty much gave up and would infrequently pop into my favorite pre-owned sites to browse around. Also, because of the few shopping diets I took this year, my shopping habits had changed and I became overly critical of the quality and value of luxury goods. In addition, we bought our first home and the expenses associated with that definitely helped curb my spending for a few months. Plus it's so fun decorating and improving your first home.

Sleepy eyed this morning, I was browsing the usual morning emails and saw this New Arrival from Malleries.

I clicked and it was love at first sight. I wouldn't call it an impulse purchase, more a "I know what I've been looking for forever and here it finally is" purchase.

So here's the irresistible red lady....a (vintage?) Chanel Mini Classic Flap in lambskin leather from Garo. I like its rectangular rectangular shape vs. the square shape of more recent minis. Soon (when I find the tripod) I will post some outfit pics with this bag.

Photos c/o Garo

I am so glad I waited, as I just know this is exactly what I was looking for. It's not black like all my other Cocos and it will add a pop of color to any plain outfit. Thanks for letting me share my small crossbody search story. Have you ever looked for something for so long that once you find it, you know it's exactly what you've been looking for?

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Pretty and Polished: Tart

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Awareness and Update

Some of the things I admire about my mom include her free spirit, her ability to really not sweat the small stuff and continual optimism through the toughest times.  She was always happy...from the inside out.  Her laugh was contagious and she was always glowing with joy.  Her childlike spirit was endearing and captured the hearts of all her closest friends.  All 10,000+ of them because she had the talent of making friends with anyone and everyone.  
I miss her.  A lot.
And because we lost her recently to Esophageal Cancer, I will utilize all channels to spread the word regarding Esophageal Cancer.  

It is America's fastest growing cancer (400% increase in 20 years) and second deadliest

Every 35 minutes someone in America dies of EC

EC is one of the fastest increasing cancer diagnosis in the U.S

Fewer than 1 in 5 people diagnosed with EC will survive 5 years

The fastest increasing type of EC in western world is caused by Heartburn

 Make sure you and your loved ones are aware of the symptoms.  My mom had trouble swallowing for about 6 weeks before taking action.  It really is an awful disease and can go undetected until later stages where the prognosis is disheartening.

As tough as these past few months have been, I find comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering and has escaped her sickened body.  She didn't smoke, was an occasional drinker, and was taken from us way too early at the age of 57.  Please help spread the word-- it could save a life.