outerwear essentials.

with all this heat and humidity, the last things on my mind are heavy sweaters and coats...right?

wrong.

summer (off-season) is the best time to purchase outerwear as stores are clearing out everything for the upcoming season. especially for us in hawaii...since we don't have a lot of opportunity to wear coats and jackets, i tend to grab them when they are on sale. (with sports authority going out of business, i was able to grab this vest and this jacket on sale).

here are the essentials we should all have in our wardrobe:

the classic trench

the moto-leather jacket

the all-season parka/utility jacket

the classic blazer 

(although this one has a special twist...

comes with a hood. love!)

the chunky sweater

the rain jacket

the denim jacket

get them all on sale here at the nordstrom anniversary sale:

a few non-essentials that i'd still love to have:

do you have any of these essentials in your wardrobe?

black friday sales. for the home.

i hope you've all finalized your christmas lists, because the moment we've been waiting for is here!

COCOCOZY: 25% off entire order with code: COCO25

WORLD MARKET: 50% off many products + free shipping on orders over $100 with code: SAVEBIG10

WEST ELM: up to 25% off everything with code: SUPERSALE
*check out their gifts under $25

you might like these:
FINESTATIONERY | up to 25% off with code: BLKFRIDAY
*check out their gifts under $25
KELLY WEARSTLER | up to 30% off with code: KWBLACKFRIDAY
POTTERY BARN KIDS | 20% off select items
REBECCA ATWOOD | 25% off with code: 2014CYBERMONDAY25

pre-black friday sales.

can't wait for black friday shopping?

these sales start wednesday 11/26.

J.CREW: 30% off select regular-priced items / extra 40% off sale / free shipping with code: HOLIDAY

KATE SPADE SATURDAY: 30% off with code: DEALME

FRENCH CONNECTION: 30% off regular priced items with code: 30FCBF

you might also like these:

NEED SUPPLY CO. | 30% off sale items

NINE WEST | 50% off select items

JUICY COUTURE | 50% off + free shipping with code: JCBLACK

NECESSARY CLOTHING | 25% off sitewide

nordstrom clearance sale.

have you made your list yet? nordstrom is one of my favorite places to shop because they offer a range of price points and have something for everyone. right now you can score great deals during their 40% off clearance sale. ends today (11/11). below are my picks:

guys:

gals:

shoes:

gifts & pets:

check out the rest of the sale here:

tricks or treats. sales roundup.

after the kiddies are done trick or treating, grab some treats of your own with all of the great sales happening this weekend. i've rounded up some of my favorites. promise, no tricks here!

BAUBLEBAR: additional 20% off sale items with code: SPOOKY

(i've been wanting to try the ear jacket earrings!)

DELIA'S: 30% off with code: CHILLY

(get your [not-so-ugly] christmas sweater!)

OLD NAVY: 25% off with code: SAVE

(the puffer vest you know you want!)

Piperlime | 25% off with code: EXTRA

Steve Madden | 25% off with code: SUNSHINE

JCPenney | 25% off with code: PUMPKIN

Macy's | 15% off with code: BRIGHT

labor day sales.

who doesn't love a good sale?
take advantage of labor day sales to stock up on your summer favorites or fall must-haves!
here's a few places i'll be stalking:

SEPHORA: Up to 75% off summer favorites

ADIDAS: Extra 25% off sale with code: EXTRASUMMER

ANTHROPOLOGIE: Extra 20% off sale items

NASTY GAL: Up to 60% off

you might also like these:

2020ave | Up to 80% off sale items
Sunglass Hut | Additional 33% off sale items
Lulu & Georgia | 25% off with code: LABORDAY25
Steve Madden | 20% off $100, 25% off $125; 30% off $150

where will you be shopping?

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Dean & Grace GIVEAWAY.

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GIVEAWAY

Dean & Grace is giving away one of their adorable items:

choose either one (1) Boy's striped sweater OR one (1) Girl's retro dress

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holiday shopping guide. Patty's Closet.

last on the shopping guide this weekend is Patty's Closet.

i'm sure my readers are very familiar with them since i'm usually sporting something from Patty's Closet. how can i not when they have such fun fashions at affordable prices? 

if you're lucky enough to have a location near you, what are you waiting for? with their concept of ordering only six of everything, the good stuff doesn't last long. don't have a store near you? no problem. follow along on instagram or facebook to see all their new arrivals, then message/email/call that particular store to order.

here are some of my Patty's Closet finds:

jaguar blouse, cut-out sweater,

cropped cardigan, camouflage leggings

a few of their new arrivals:

their stores are stocked with great sweaters and dresses

for the holiday season.

Patty's Closet: facebook | instagram | shop

locations: vegas  |  hawaii  |  portland  |  alaska

 happy shopping!

$100 Nordstrom Gift Card GIVEAWAY.

welcome to the Nordstrom giveaway.

are you in need of a little "me time" as we step into fall?
then this is the perfect giveaway for you. one lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card to shop for designer collections and luxury brands at Nordstrom.

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ShopStyle product reviews. rate and WIN.

i'm all about instant gratification.

when shopping, i like to feel the products, smell them (weird, i know!), see them up close, try them on, and most of all...take it home with me! but, sometimes you can't find what you're looking for, or there's a better deal online.

now that i do a lot of shopping online, i rely heavily on product reviews to avoid the hassle of returns or exchanges. i can appreciate an honest and informative review that helps me feel confident about my purchase. now, i even look forward to leaving reviews on products that i purchase.

ShopStyle is a social shopping website that brings together the hottest brands and top stores. search and shop for all your favorite needs and wants all in one place. ShopStyle recently added product reviews to their site and is giving one lucky reviewer a $1,000 visa gift card! i've left several reviews so far...it's quick and easy.

here's how easy it is:

- sign in to ShopStyle

- search for items already in your closet

- tell us what you think

you'll receive one entry for every review you make before 9/26.

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$150 Kohl's Gift Card GIVEAWAY.

welcome to the Kohl's giveaway!

one lucky reader will win a $150 gift card perfect for shopping for clothes, home decor items, or even kitchen appliances

and gadgets.

if you win, what would you get?

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a video. quick hello + mini haul.

sorry for the abrupt finish, my phone ran out of storage!
watch it on YouTube *     *     * shopping links: l'oreal sublime sun sunscreen enzo angiolini pumps - similar gray shirt - similar
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stay tuned for a great giveaway coming up later today!

ray-bans + chai tea.

the best part of a shopping trip?

chai tea and a moment of respite.

stay tuned for a giveaway coming up in a few hours.

(ray-ban arista in green/gold (buy); erica anenburg ring (similar))

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Girls' Night In

for a little shopping of your own,

here's this week's JustFab promotion.

30% off styles from may's trends

code: GNIMAY30

5/31 (10:00am PST) - 6/1 (11:59pm PST)

*while supplies last, discount eligible on multiple purchases

a hangout and a [sephora] haul.

this past weekend, jackie was in town, so we met up for lunch and shopping. (we also met up here and here). she's currently taking a break from blogging to focus on school, but you can still check out some of her awesome looks on fashionation street.

rocking the aviators.

jackie's wearing the real deal, ray-bans.

i got mine from amazon (thanks to julie for sharing the link!).

i've had a bunch of sephora gifts cards for a while now and always left empty-handed because the store is overwhelming! this time i actually needed things, so it was easier to narrow down the choices. i needed an everyday powder, so i bought laura mercier's foundation powder at their recommendation. so far i'm loving it.

a new gel eyeliner was on my list, so i decided to try sephora's pitch black all-in-one liner.

i think i'm the last person to try these sugar kisses.

i finally bought one, and they surprised me with

the mini duo set for my free birthday gift.

(sephora now has a mino trio, just in time for mother's day.)

a hangout is never complete without food and drinks...

coffee jelly au lait with soy milk and yummy appetizers.

what do you splurge on at sephora?

get the products: