Ann Taylor Loft - Style Event

For anyone that has hung out with me in person before, this photo above may come across as completely shocking.  You see, the idea of "color" isn't really too prevalent in my wardrobe for the most part.  The majority of my clothes (especially work clothes) are black, grey, white, black, black, and more black. 

Earlier this month Ann Taylor Loft had a style event going on, so I figured I'd go check it out.  There were lots of good deals on fall clothes, and I figured this would be a good time to branch out a little and try some color in my life, haha.  Also, it didn't hurt that spending $50 got you $50 in rewards certificates to use later, plus they were doing hourly gift card giveaways :o)

Not all of the items are on their website, but here's what I could find on there:

- Stripe Cotton Back Zip Tee
- Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan
- Mini Animal Print Dolman Sleeve Sheer Blouse
- Cheetah Print Banded Hem Shell
- Petite Paneled Colorblock Shift Dress

There's also a sheer dark grey short sleeve top and a cheetah-print pencil skirt in the photo above.  I have worn some of the pieces already and I love them all! For most people, these pieces probably don't seem too "crazy" but for someone like me that almost always dresses in dark solids, it's a big step, haha.  Ann Taylor Loft has been doing tons of promotions and sales lately so if you're interested in any current pieces I'd recommend keeping an eye out on their website for the sales!

40% off at Ann Taylor & Ann Taylor Loft

You all know that I always love a good sale!

Today kicks off the Friends & Family event at Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft, woo!  This is a great time to pick up that new dress you had your eye on, or to get a bunch of basics that will work year-round for a great price.

The online code is FRIENDS for both sites.  I hope everyone finds some great new pieces!

Sales and Deals

Just noticed a few more weekend deals popping up via e-mails, in case anyone's getting a head start on their holiday shopping:

• Intermix: Free standard shipping on any order (through 11/21/2010).
• Bath & Body Works: $1 shipping with code "SHIP25"; Buy 3 get 3 free signature collection items (through 11/21/2010).
• Papyrus: 20% off custom printing, in-store or online with code "HOLIDAYSAVE" (through 11/22/2010).
• Ann Taylor/Ann Taylor Loft: 30% off with code "FRIENDS" (through 11/21/2010) and free shipping with purchases over $100. 
• J. Crew: 30% off sale items with code "CREW" and free shipping with purchases over $150 (through 11/20/2010).

Lunchtime Links for October 25th, 2010

• metrocurean: Pumpkin spice pancakes.
• Serious Eats: Jell-o pumpkin spice pudding mix review.
• Cute Overload: Superdog, haha.
• The Kitchn: Bakerella's Yummy Mummies cake pops.
• The Budget Babe: Ann Taylor Loft over the knee boots.

Lunchtime Links for August 2nd, 2010

• The Budget Babe: Ann Taylor Loft's holiday preview.
• Serious Eats: Best cupcakes in NYC.
• Real Housewives of NJ: Recap from NYMag.
• Cakespy: Doughnut Plant in NYC.
• Bethenny Getting Married: Recap from TVGasm.

December Deals

As a result of signing up for every store membership possible, I get a TON of e-mails from the companies with news and special deals.  Not that big of a deal since I have a dedicated e-mail address to get just that mail (highly recommended btw), especially since a lot of them are pretty useful to know.  So this post is for all of you, in case you are also in the market for some deals - hopefully some of these will come in handy for your holiday shopping!

- West Elm: 20% off home scents.  In-store only.
- BCBGMaxAzria: 50% off select holiday tops.
- Ann Taylor Loft: Free shipping on purchases $125 and over.
- Vineyard Vines:  Also, free shipping on orders over $150.
- Lucy: 20% off regular priced items, with code 1209ESNOW (expires 12/24/09). 
- Nine West: 30-50% off select items + free standard shipping.
- Bliss: Free shipping on any order over $25 (expires 12/31/09).
- DSW:  25% off 2 or more items with code CHEER (expires 12/16/09).  Also, free Steuben Glass crystal ornament with $99 purchase and online code GLASSGIFT (expires 12/16/09).
- Qdoba: Purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 voucher.
- Vera Bradley: Lisa B bag for $25 (expires 12/15/09).
- J. Crew: 30% off all Women's knits and tees, online only (expires 12/15/09).
- Body Shop: 30% off gifts + Buy 3 get 3 free (Buy 3 get 3 in-store only).
- White House Black Market: $25 off $125 (Code 8033) + $50 off $200 (Code 8035) (expires 01/03/10).
- Bebe: Buy one, get one 50% off, in-store and online with code GET50OFF (expires 12/20/09).
- Fat Witch Bakery: 5% off your order with code JINGLE (expires 12/31/09).



I'll be updating this list through December as I see more offers.  Please make sure you double check either on the site itself or in-store for the applicable dates and all that shiz.

Happy First Day of Fall!

I'll take a hot summer day over any cold weather, but the start of fall is a nice in-between time where it can still be hot sometimes, but also allow you to bust out your new jackets and cute boots.



Since today is the first day of fall, here are some links/random things to get us all in the spirit:

• Try out Georgetown Cupcake's Fall flavors: Caramel Apple and Cinnamon (September); Chocolate Orange and Pumpkin Spice (October).


• Tailgate/Game-day recipes from Food Network.


• Halloween/Fall foods and tools from Williams-Sonoma.


• Ann Taylor Loft showcases some cute fall-centric outfits. Is it bad that I have about 99% of these pieces already?
• Fall = Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte!