Black Friday Sales and Discount Codes

Happy Black Friday! I hope you are all up and ready to shop some sales. If you're like me and choose to avoid the mall like the plague on Black Friday, don't worry because there are plenty of sales for you to shop from the comfort of your couch while you eat your Thanksgiving leftovers. To be honest, I am actually braving the mall today because I totally spaced on getting my eyebrows done when I was up there on Wednesday and with my Dad's wedding this weekend, I need to get them done! So without further ado, here are some of my favorite black Friday sales!

C. Wonder (no code needed)

Everything is 40% off so now is a great time to stock up on cute presents for all your girlfriends...and grab some smoking slippers for yourself.

Design Darling (code: MANYTHANKS)

Get 20% off your purchase with this code. Everything in Mackenzie's shop is adorable, but I am currently loving these Amy Stone prints

J. Crew Factory (code: THANKS)

Everything is 50% off and you get free shipping on orders over $50.

Kate Spade (code: HOLLYJOLLY)

25% off sitewide, plus they still have that Surprise Sale of up to 75% off going on!

Old Navy (code: GRAVY)

Up to 50% off everything plus and additional 15% off if you use the code.

Kendra Scott (code: BFCM2014)

It's like one of their giant GNO (girls night out) events, but sitewide! You don't want to miss out on this one!

Ann Taylor (code: THANKS)

The store is 50% off and these leather pants are so cute. I have been looking for a great pair of leather leggings for a while and these are just the right price!

BaubleBar (code: EARLYBIRD35)

This code ends at 9am and I don't know what comes after it yet, but this is a pretty sweet deal!

Any other sales I should add to this? Happy Shopping, y'all!

xx,

Erin

Retail Therapy with The Lucky Knot

Finals Stress is cured by retail therapy, right? Well, I think it is.

A couple of weeks ago I found out that I was chosen as a Crew Rep for The Lucky Knot. Located in Old Town Alexandria, The Lucky Knot is one of my absolute favorite stores and I make at least one trip down there every time I go home. Their store carries some of my absolute favorite brands and has introduced me to others! Luckily for y'all, you don't have to be in Northern Virginia or DC to go to The Lucky Knot because they have an amazing online store. Even better than that? Because I am a rep, I get to share a discount with all of my lovely friends.

This means that if you type in the promo code "Erin" at checkout, you will get 15% off your purchase (online only)! How amazing is that? Happy shopping, friends! If you're looking for a starting point, here are some of my favorite items in their online store:

Elizabeth McKay blouse

Fornash Bit Necklace (one of my go-to items)

they have an amazing collection of men's neckwear!

Kiel James Patrick Bracelet

you have to see the back of this dress

you can never have too many tumblers!

tortoiseshell and a fox!?...ahh I love it

perfectly adorable for an afternoon on the beach

looking for a Spirt Jersey to pair with norts on a summer evening?

the perfect gift for the American-loving man in your life

Gosh, I wish I could just buy one of everything (stupid college budget)! What is your favorite piece on their site? I would love to know what y'all end up getting!

xoxo,

SSP

Thanksgiving Shopping

Happy Slapsgiving Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the holiday, I wanted to thank all y'all for reading this blog. I love blogging just for me, but y'all make it even better with your sweet comments...and you know, the fact that people actually read it! I hope you have a wonderful day full of food, family, and football. I am currently drinking copious amounts of coffee, watching the parade, and playing fetch with my puppy.

Oh, I am adding various items to my shopping baskets on different websites as hints for my Momma for Christmas presents. It makes me want to shop though, ahh must resist the urge! This will also be my first year participating in the Black Friday madness, but I'll be on the other end of shopping...yeah, I am working the 12am-8am shift at Talbots. If you are at Tyson's, come visit me! 

Here are a few of the online sales going on right now that are worth checking out, especially for those of you who love a good deal but are all about spending the day relaxing instead of fighting the crowds at stores...I know that's how I feel!

J. Crew Factory {50% off} 

crystal sunburst necklace (it's back...ordered. ugh)

C. Wonder {30% off tops and/or if you buy 3+ items}

fox head velvet slipper loafer

J. Crew {30% off} 

jeweled llama sweater

Macy's {huge sale + 15% off} 

kitchenaid mixer (obsessed)

Design Darling {20% Off with code: thanks}

tortoiseshell tumblers

Oh...and thanks to Yani's comment on Facebook, here are some links for guys gear because while I am sure he would rock that llama sweater, I'd rather see him shop in the men's department ;] There are more gift ideas in my post from last week too!

J. Crew {same as above}

fair isle sweater

Brooks Brothers {30% off select sweaters}

merino half-zip

Bonobos {25% off $150+; 30% off $250+}

buffalo plaid shirt

LL Bean {10% off}

anything fishing related for K&N will go over well

Also, I have been meaning to feature my friend's blog on here, but I keep forgetting so expect that post soon. In the mean time, if you want to have a healthy Thanksgiving, check out Blake's blog for some advice on that! 
Eat, drink, and be merry...but not too merry, I am still waiting for Santa to arrive at Macy's before Christmas season can begin.

xoxo,

SSP

update: Santa has arrived...MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!

Fall Essentials: Kicking it Off

I don't know if I have mentioned it before, but I have kind of been in the process of a closet overhaul since high school. It wasn't that I had bad style back then...I've been preppy since the day I was born (yeah, I did have the embarrassing denim skirt and popped polo phase...who didn't?), but I sometimes bought cheap, trendy pieces that sat in my closet making it look infinitely more full than it was. 
From now on, I am all about the reusable, multi-outfit essentials (plus the occasional fun piece...they're necessary). I decided to share some of my favorite additions for fall, even if it is still hot outside...but it's okay because the Pumpkin Spice Latte is backkkkk!

Factory Accordion Pleat Mini

I did not buy this in every color...okay maybe I did. Whatever, I am in love with this skirt. It is a great wool blend that is perfect for chilly fall and winter days. I am debating returning the gray one because it feels a little "Catholic School Girl Uniform" to me, but they really are the best. Skirts that sit higher on me tend to be more flattering and I just love the way these fit.  The skirt doesn't have a lot of give and I wanted it to look a bit more A-line so I went with the 6 instead of the 4. (this skirt order was a fiasco for me and I literally ended up with 16 of them....you probably think I am kidding, but I'm not)

Penny Loafers

Okay, I love these and while I don't have them, I am desperate for a pair. I don't know if I prefer the darker burgundy or tan, but they're a great shoe. The advantage of these is that they're more substantial than a flat, but can easily be worn with a skirt too...perfect for those of you trying to cram a wardrobe into a dorm room. My desire for these may also stem from my love of Nancy Drew books when I was younger when I read them all (in numerical order because I can't deal with reading books out of order).

Ponte Pants and Leggings

Ponte is basically a gift from God. I'm serious, if you haven't tried these leggings yet, do it now. They're so comfortable and much more substantial than leggings (great for girls like me who have a butt!). I got the J. Crew Gigi Pant, but they're a bit long so I need to get them hemmed (also order a size down!). I also ordered the C. Wonder Jodhpur Legging in their (awesome) labor day sale in navy. I figured a Navy legging was good for me to have, plus I love the patch on the inside of the leg...cute detail!

Fall Coats

I didn't get much use of these my freshman year at Virginia Tech since it goes straight to winter with that wind chill, but I got so much use out of my LL Bean Barn Coat last year. While I'd love a Barbour, there is no way my budget will allow for that expense until I graduate and get a big girl job. I also picked up a cute J. Crew jacket (similar) in their August sale and am really excited to have it to add to my fall wardrobe. 

Button-ups and Popovers

I love button-ups and have started to develop quite the collection. They're perfect for jeans, skirts, or any bottom you pair them with. They add an effortless level of completion to any outfit. Popovers are also great, I got my first one recently and I am thinking of adding more. They're a little less formal and perfect to pair with leggings.

I'll do a couple more fall essential posts in the coming weeks...I just couldn't wait to share some of my favorites! What are your staple fall pieces?

xoxo,
SSP