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    Pre-Labor Day Sales

    There are only a few more rays of sunshine left until the unofficial end of Summer uses her claw-like fingers to throw us back into reality. Lucky for us, there are still a few days to catch up on those things we’ve been meaning to do and buy all Summer.

    As a personal rule, I like to try and fill in the items that I’ll need for next summer (or vacation) right now, while the prices are low and the discounts are high. The best part is that I am really in touch with what’s missing from and needed for my wardrobe. By the time Summer ’19 rolls around I will be secure in knowing that I have everything I need and won’t feel guilty for indulging in a few new trends and impulse purchases.

    Below is a list of some of the most noteworthy pre-labor day sales. Keep checking back as more promotions are added to the list:

    ASOS
    Promo: 20% off new season items
    Favorite item: Bandana dress $45 from $87

    The Outnet
    Promo: Extra 50% off
    Favorite item: Rocksanda dress $375 from $1665

    J Crew
    Promo: 40% off your purchase
    Code: BIGSALE
    Favorite item: Pink metallic backpack $36 from $60

    Intermix
    Promo: Extra 30% off
    Favorite item: Searsucker midi-skirt $140 from $300

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    Transitional Fashion: Summer to Fall

    This post is in collaboration with Nordstrom. I may receive a commission or a percentage of sales from items purchased.

    The thought of trading in our short-shorts and sunscreen for tights and hot coffee is almost unbearable. Transitioning is never easy for anyone and Summer is the only season that ends abruptly and absolutely. Fun, fun, fun. Labor Day. No more fun! Nothing about the change is easy.

    At this point of the year, I like to shop for some smaller, less expensive items to usher in the new reality. Nordstrom is an ideal online destination to find everything you need for back to school and back to reality.

    For back to school, my girls were immediately attracted to the State bags. The embroidered star, moon and rainbow style ($80) ended up as the big winner but a metallic style ($80) is eye-catching too. Another great thing about State bags is the give-back element for children in need– this is the reason why these bags are at a higher price point. This Adidas backpack ($55) is also really popular among the kids and is a bit more reasonably priced.

    I might not be technically going back to school but the thought of homework and school dropoffs make it feel as if I am. While shopping for backpacks and kids’ essentials,  I picked up a few key pieces for myself too. This ruffled hem dress from Halogen comes in the perfect grassy green and transitions seamlessly from aprés beach to city streets. The best part is that it’s only $69.

    Over this way, I found a jumpsuit with a slight ruffle ($103). I plan on wearing to a beach-side dinner Saturday night and then with heels on a sunny September day. I can even pair it with a denim jacket as the air turns chilly. The item I’m most excited about is a little Calvin Klein Jeans cropped polo ($39). It looks amazing with white skinny jeans and when it gets a little cooler I’ll swap the bottoms for black jeans. (You can click over this way to see how we styled all of our new transitional items.)

    As you can clearly see, a few inexpensive fashion items can redefine the whole meaning of Labor Day and back to school. As always, online shoppers should take advantage of Nordstrom’s great customer service, which features free shipping and free returns. If only all stores were as easy to shop as Nordstrom.

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    The IT-It: Paper Bag Pants

    Pants are the most difficult item of clothing for which to shop. Practically speaking, they are even more difficult than swimsuits. We are all looking for that perfect pant that will show off our, ahem, best ass-et.

    This season, paper bag style pants are making a huge rustling in the slacks department. The pants are absolutely not made of brown paper grocery bags. The style is the result of an oversized high-waisted pant that’s belted tightly enough to cause a rippling paper bag–like effect. We especially love this style coming out of the Summer season. It’s a casual look but still dressed up enough for urban life. Look for a pair in a light cotton or linen for warmer September days.

    Our favorite paper bag pants are the Natalie from Milly, which are also very affordable at $395 and look great  in just about any environment.   There is also this light denim blue color that’s on sale for under $200. We also like this style for Fall from Proenza Schouler ($990) and here are slacks from Sally LaPointe that are a wool winter white and look heavenly ($950). Here is a pant in red from Smarteez that’s $395.

    I like to pair mine with a loose fitting sleeveless blouse or a bodysuit. Rather than use a standard belt, try wrapping a long scarf around your natural waistline to add a bit of your unique style flare. We just warn you to be careful with three-quarter length styles, unless you’re wearing them with heels or are exceedingly tall. Basically, the cropped styles only look good on models.

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    Opening Ceremony Goes 75% Off

    Opening Ceremony just wrapped up a crazy sample sale. Prices were outrageously discounted but lines extended for hours. The scene inside was total mayhem. No matter the markdown, that’s not how we would ever consider spending the last days of Summer.

    Not all is lost if you’re looking to snag some of Opening Ceremony’s Downtown-cool style for deep discounts. Right now, you can head to the store’s website and save up to 75% off. Over this way, we found this varsity style dress for $68 from $225, this babydoll cut bomber jacket is $238n from $600, and this Vivian Westwood top (or dress) is $300 from $740.

    Most of the sale assortment consists of the house brand but we love that it’s so reasonably priced. It’s even more affordable when it’s on sale (obviously). Opening Ceremony is also a great brand to buy for stylish teens because of the price points. Bonus points, you can share!

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    MatchesFashion: New Markdowns

    A leading article from the Business of Fashion declared that consumers are “seeking out Instagrammable outfits for travelling,” which presents a year-round opportunity for fashion brands and retailers.

    We are completely on board with this all-year-round Summer shopping because we are always happy to add more Summer to our lives. It’s a good thing that MatchesFashion just filled their sale section with an abundant assortment of wear-now or travel-with-later wardrobe options.

    Some of our favorite sale picks include this dramatic beach robe that’s $721 from $1358,  a Mara Hoffman dress is $270 from $550 and a bikini from Haight is $108 from $216. Here are shell earrings, which we love, for $136 from $272 and Le Specs metal frame glasses are $62 from $90.

    An industry insider says that vacation packing isn’t just about buying bikinis and coverups. She suggests that your vacation purchases should follow three underlining notions: “can it be worn from the beach to the bar to dinner; how easy is it to pack; and does this style transcend seasons and can the look be built into next season.”

    We agree with all these pointers. If only someone could make the ‘real’ Summer last another two weeks.

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    Bergdorf Goodman Pre-Fall Markdowns

    We got an alert that Bergdorf Goodman was offering the first markdown on all new merchandise. It’s hard to understand how to categorize this markdown. We think it’s pre-Fall????? Truthfully, it’s hard to know but we gave it a browse and were actually surprised by what we found.

    We headed over to do some magic sorting. We found this Alice & Olivia midi dress that’s just $117 from $395, a DVF wrap top in Fall 2018 shade of yellow is $150 from $300, an Off-White ‘For Display Only’ tote is half-off or $600 from $1200 and this Alexis dress with ruffles is $190 from $381.

    You can also find a lot of bathing suits in the mix, which makes us think that this sale might just be late Summer deliverables. Who can tell any more? Bottom line, it’s a markdown and there’s some cute stuff. The end.

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    Farfetch Discounts Top 70% Off

    This morning, Farfetch took the first steps towards IPO with the filing of an F-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commision. The Italian e-commerce platform had been rumored to be taking steps to become a public company for over a year. As financial investments, we aren’t too keen on luxury retail stocks. They tend to fluctuate vastly according to retail trends. Discarding a trendy shoe is one thing but nobody enjoys a stock that goes out of style.

    While the broker-dealers grapple with the pricing of the Farfetch IPO, we figured we would dive into the site and see what deals could be found within the site. We were surprised to find a lot of Off-White discounted 70%. Here is a grey sweatshirt that’s $213 from $720 or this floral one for $200, a bomber jacket is $431 from over $1400 and here is a white Binder bag reduced 30% off.

    Other sale highlights include these Golden Goose jeans at 80% off or $90 from $445, an MSGM dress with ruffles is $159 from $516 and a Prada tiger print coat with PVC topping is $762 from over $2500. (I think I’m in love!)

    Shoes and bags are on the pricey side and could be found for less in many other destinations. Another thing that we’ve noticed is that some sizes are priced higher than others. That’s because the merchandise is coming from various boutiques and not all stores discount the same amount. We wonder if those types of disparities will make it harder for analysts to forecast stock prices. Wall Street isn’t known for its tolerance of the unknown.

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    The IT-it: Cowboy Boots

    As much as we hate to see Summer winding down, it’s always smart to stay ahead of fashion’s biggest trends. We are excited to bring on the browns, the layering sweaters, and slip on a pair of boots– cowboy boots, that is. Nope, it’s not just for South of Mississippi.

    These boots will always be a signature style for country singers and ‘western’ style culture but they have also made a comeback for Fall 2018. The current rendition of this trend isn’t necessarily a jeans and teeshirt look but they can be outfitted with a mini skirt and long trench or go a little rock n’ roll and pair them with leather.

    Raf Simon’s regeneration of Calvin Klein includes one of the most popular cowboy-style boots of the season (($1995). If these are your jam, we suggest you act quickly because some retailers have already sold out and Barneys is running low in sizes too. Fendi also offers a great updated Western style boot with a wedge heel. You can opt for Zucca print ($1190) or go for the more basic style. We also like the heel on the Isabel Marent boot ($1350). These Golden Goose high boots are a surprise hit too ($1050).

    For men, our favorite style is from Amiri ($1390). Here is one option in brown suede or basic black. This Calvin Klein men’s boot  ($1122) is also attracting lots of attention. We just aren’t sure how much we love the toe but you can decide for yourself.

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