Sweatshirts and Lace

I'm always on the lookout for comfy outfits for work, especially in the winter. Are these sweaters/sweatshirts acceptable when they have a touch of added lace?

1. Clu Lace Trim Knit Top ($230)

2. Lace Trimmed Cardigan ($64)

3. Colorblock Lace Back Cardigan ($22.50)

4. Crafty Couture Lace-Detail Sweatshirt ($29)

5. Jason Wu Lace-trimmed wool sweater ($1,195 - what!?)

6. Lace Raglan Top ($10.90)

Halloween Sales

Some Kids' Halloween costume sales already happening if you aren't into last minute costume creations, like me.

Pottery Barn Kids: Save 20% off costumes and treat bags plus free shipping

Diapers.com: See many marked down costumes plus coupon codes as shown

Target: Spend $50 on costumes, get free shipping

Old Navy: Use code ONSECRET15 at checkout to get 15% off (ends 9/30). They have dog costumes too!

Terzetto Bag on The Today Show

This Terzetto bag was featured as a sale item on The Today Show yesterday - looks like it's still on sale today for $65 (was $425). See the other accessories also on sale by this brand. Promo code: TODAYBAG

Lace-Up Boots

I really want a pair of low lace-up boots like this Wanted Prague Lace-Up Boot on Delia's ($59.50):

Poppy Cord Dress

It's been so gray and dreary out for the past week, I love the idea of brightening things up with this Rhapsody Cord Shirt Dress in Poppy ($88):

Ann Taylor Loft Fall Preview Sale

The Fall Sale - Preview Event, get 40% off select full-priced styles, no code needed. Click to see sale items.

Kohl's Super Clearance

Take an extra 20% off everything (regular or clearance priced) use promo code EXTRA20KC. Valid now through Saturday Sept 24.

I'm debating these 2 clearance items. Actually they go quite nicely together, maybe I can save them and surprise myself next spring!

ELLE™ Floral Ruffle Halter Dress (now $21.60, originally $54):

Rosetti Secret Pocket Satchel (now $23.60, originally $59):

High Neck Blouse

I love this Vero Moda High Neck Blouse now on sale for $34.76:

Doggy John

What!? I can't believe I missed this Doggy John sculpture at The Palace Hotel in NYC by French artist Julien Marinetti.

Fall Sweaters

So glad fall is the time for big boxy cozy comfy sweaters! Hurrah! I need to get me some of these, asap.

I love the Marled boatneck sweater ($64.95)

Maru and the Box

Rachel Bilson's Picks

I always love admiring whatever Rachel Bilson is wearing, so was pretty psyched to see her picks featured on Piperlime. Great way to weed through the site. So cute.

Ann Taylor Loft Sale

Now through Wed 11:00 pm EST at Ann Taylor Loft use code TAKE30 and enjoy 30% off everything.

I must point out that I was looking for a good riding boot last year for months, and I love these Ann Taylor Loft Tall Riding Boots ($178):

Outfit remade: Michelle's Chic Airport Look

Don't you wish this is what you looked like cruising through the airport late for a flight? You'll most likely find me in sweats, flip flops, and a fleece, but I can always aspire to something better!

1. Tweed Sweater Jacket ($89.50)
3. Button Up Chambray Shirt ($19.90)
4. Vince Camuto Dollys Suede Wedge Pump Ankle Boots ($129)
5. Bueno Travel Bag ($39.99)
6. Ray-Ban Original Wayfarers ($145)
7. The Ankle Skinny Jeans by Current/Elliott ($168)

More on Metallics

I can't help it I keep finding more metallic tweeds that I like!

Glitter Tweed Cuffed Shorts ($54.90):

Tweed Metallic Jacket ($188):

Metallic Tweeds Jackets

I'm loving these metallic tweed jackets for fall.

Chaus Women's Gold Tweed Jacket ($139): 

Metallic Tweed Gemma Jacket (on sale $159.99):

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequin Boucle Jacket ($205):

Can't help peeking at this MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequin Boucle High-Waist Fringe Dress ($175):

Ok, and what to pair all these with? How about this beautiful Stella McCartney Metallic Boucle Clutch (though not really affordable at $945, but nice to look at!)

West Elm Design Sponge Sweepstakes

Enter to win a 2 night trip to NYC with a friend, a $2,000 shopping spree, and a day in Brooklyn with Design Sponge's Grace Bonney.

nuLOOM rugs

These rugs are way out of my price range but oh so fun to look at! These nuLOOM rugs are featured on One Kings Lane today. I especially love the vibrant dyed colors.

Farah Vintage Overdyed Rug:

Donya Rug:

Vintage Turkish Kilim:

Vintage Overdyed Turkish Kilim:

Continuation of Capes

I would love to slip into this Tahari 'Belle' Capelet ($148) this fall:

Cueva de las Manos

Lost this Trivial Pursuit question last night. This is actually a prehistoric painting in a cave in southern Argentina called Cueva de las Manos.

Weekend Sales

Oasis: 20% off New Arrivals, use code AW202011

LL Bean: 20% off camping and hiking gear

J. Crew: Free shipping on women's tee's and knits

Ann Taylor Loft: Fall Style Event, Sept 10 only, take 30% off everything, all day in stores and online, use code STYLE10E

Children's Place: valid through Sept 22, take an additional 15% off everything, use code W7E2011 or print coupon here.

Delia's: free shipping on orders over $75, use code DCL

Madewell: Free shipping on orders of $100 or more, use code GOFALL

Kohl's: 20% off everything through Sunday, use code TWENTY4ME

Outfit remade: Reese's Casual Late Summer Look

Love Reese's casual summer/fall outfit. She just can't help being cute.

1. Target Mossimo Crossbody Handbag ($29.99)
2. Forever 21 Turquoise And Chains Necklace ($8.80)
3. Isabel Marant Dixie Boots in Cognac
4. Ann Taylor Loft Large Round Sunglasses ($24.50)
5. A|Wear Pleat Mini Skirt ($54.89)
6. Madewell sweatshirt sweater ($68)

Comfy Pocket Skirt

I wish I was tall enough for this ASOS Drapey Pocket Elasticated Waist Midi Skirt ($64.03). Featuring an elasticated high waistline!? I love it even more!

A Clash of Kings, Book 2

Started book 2 over vacation, the next 1,000 page installment, and on the subway this morning a girl walked up to me and said 'it's a long road, but worth it!' (it is quite an investment).

Loving it so far and reading it every step of the commute including the elevator ride up.

Magazine Subscription Savings

Friends & Family Exclusive Event - get magazine subscription discounts for titles like Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Vogue, and Bon Appetit. Offer valid September 7 - 14.

Haute Hippie Pintucked Blouse

Love love love this Haute Hippie Pintucked Blouse, especially the back:

 

For some less pricey options, I also like:

Vero Moda Very Silk Popper Front Shirt:

Sparkle & Fade Seamed Blouse:

Rolly Bags

Having just returned from a week of heavy travel, I'm completely re-in love with my rolly bag (LL Bean's Carryall Rolling Pullman, Medium). Watching everyone else deal with checking bags, lost luggage, and heavy, unwieldy garment bags, I was so happy to stroll along with a light weight carry-on rolling bag. Next, I totally want one of those bed-bug proof hardshell ones.

Here are some favorites:

Delsey Luggage, Karat Hardside:

22” Carry-On Trolley from the Lipault Paris Plume collection:

Traveler's Choice NAVY Toronto 29" Expandable Hardside Spinner Luggage:

Fall Capes

Just checkin' out some capes for the fall. Loving these:

Leather Trimmed Double Breasted Cape on Ann Taylor Loft ($108):

Black Contrast Piped Hooded Cape on Topshop ($170):

Calhoun Coat on Dakota Collective ($130):