deals & steals: jcrew

JCrew is having a great sale right now and the best part? Free Shipping no matter how much or how little you spend! Just use the code FREESHIP




Summer hat $24.99

Adorable Bucket Bag $99.99

Darling Pearl Necklace $29.99

Obsessed! Cut-out Wedges $99.99




The easy Summer staple dress: $29.99

Belt it up $16.99

I have made a couple separate orders this AM because why not? It's free!

all images via jcrew.com

It's In The Details...

Lately I've been drawn to items with an incredible amount of detailing. Ornate or Simple & Sweet. Details make everything so much more feminine and interesting!

A Pocket Full of Sequins.

Cardigan by Ann Taylor Loft

Yellow Suede Pom-Poms

Shoes by JCrew

Intricate Designs on a Vintage Bracelet.

Vintage Bracelet from Grandma

Linen Covered Buttons on a Blouse Sleeve.

Blouse by Joie

Fabric & Tulle Creations.

Dress from Target

A Blouse With Grey Bows.

Blouse by the Gap

Are you a fan of detailed items?

Big Spring Looks

I did a guest post last Friday for Elizabeth while she was enjoying vacationing in Maui and I completely forgot to link over to the post (and i'm feeling lazy today) so without further ado...

As the weather is changing and we're moving toward Spring temperatures my mind is wrapped around clothes, clothes, and clothes! I'm from Chicago and we're getting hints of 50s and 60s and I can't wait to expand my Spring Wardrobe.

My list of looks for this Spring include:

Safari Chic. I would wear every single piece in this set multiple ways. And can I just say how much I love the TOMS wedges?!
(I wanted to use the cream blouse but Polyvore was making it look a HOT mess!)

Safari Chic by pursuitofllt featuring a button up blouse

Button up blouse, $78
Ann Taylor LOFT trench coat, $98
GAP dark wash jeans, $70
TOMS canvas wedge shoes, $69
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors jewelry, $195
Tory Burch mirrored sunglass, $175

Preppy Shore. I've been dying for these Gap shorts and I know I'd wear these DV sandals to death! Plus a wrap-a-round striped cardigan? Sign me up!

Preppy Shore by pursuitofllt featuring a stripe cardigan

Stripe cardigan, $68
Gap short, $55
Dolce Vita leather shoes, $160
Alexis bittar jewelry, $55
Michael Stars Calypso, $85
Make + Model Straw Bowler Hat | Nordstrom, $32

Finally, Femine Dresses. They come in every shape and size and I'm dying for a new maxi that is as romantic as Anthropologie's and the floral Free People is an eye-catcher. But the functionality of the Ann Taylor Loft dress makes me feel like it's chic & practical. AKA a must buy!

Dress up Spring by pursuitofllt featuring a keyhole dress

Nanette Lepore keyhole dress, $398
Ruffle maxi dress, $228
Free People flower print dress, $148
ECI wrap around dress, $98
Ann Taylor LOFT pocket dress, $79
Lucky Brand Stripe T-Shirt Dress | Nordstrom, $60

So those are the looks I'm craving for Spring and Summer 2011! Do you have any looks you're planning on wearing this Spring?

Buy This, Not That: Target Edition

I expressed my undying love for Tarjay yesterday and after seeing some of these items compared to their high priced friends, I'm even more in love with Target.

Look for yourself...

I made cute little collages on Picasa but apparently they don't want to cooperate today and are super tiny. Boo!

Buy This: Xhilaration Striped Maxi Dress: $24.99

Not This: Joie Maxi Dress: $198

Buy This: Merona Cutout Wedges: $22.99

Not this: Stella McCartney Cutout Flats: $595

Buy This: Mossimo Wedges: $29.99

Not This: DV Dolce Vita Wedges: $88.95

Buy This: Merona Shift Dress: $39.99

Not this: Lily Pulitzer Shift: $268

Target goes to show that you can have CHIC, fashionable pieces without the Designer Prices.


Who doesn't love that?


And how about LLT's face-lift? I wanted something clean and easy. I'm pretty happy with the outcome!

Spring is right on Target

Why hello there, Target. Or shall I say, Tarjay.

You have a strong hold on my heart and wallet. I go in for post-it notes and paper towels and come out $139 later. Behold the power of Target.

While wandering the aisles of Target the other day I happily walked past adorable Spring clothes and shoes. It made me eager for the 50 and 60 temps to start and work their way up to beautiful 70 degrees.

And now I present the items that made me stop in my tracks and wish I could wear them ASAP.



Tribal dress via my Blackberry: $19.99


Tee: $14.99


Shirtdress: $24.99

Dolce Vita for Target Wedges: $29.99


Sandals: $17.99

I loved everything I was seeing at Target and chances are I'll be seeing a lot of these items in my closet come Spring.

Check back tomorrow for some crazy Buy this, Not that options from Tarjay!