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Garnet Hill Clearance Sale

Garnet Hill's Annual Summer Sale & Clearance Event runs through this Tuesday, August 2nd. I wrote about the beginning of the Garnet Hill Summer Sale 4th of July weekend and now we are at the tail end of it, with further reductions up to 60%. There definitely are a few items to consider and check out.

I like this flamingo knit top and think it is a great price at $14 (originally $38). It is available in 6 colors.

I also really like this floral knit tee. Originally $44, it is now $19. Please note this has a slim fit so order up a size if you prefer a loose fit.

I always like to buy a pair of sandals at the end of summer to have for winter vacations or early spring weather. I think these seraphina thong sandals are a good buy at $29 (originally $49). There is still great selection left in most sizes.

My beach tote obsession continues. I love this bag and it is available in two colors. Originally $98, it is marked 50% off at $49.

Garnet Hill also carries some really cute clothes for girls. These colorful tees are now $9 (originally $25).

I think these personalized dresses are adorable! Sizes are available from 6 months to age 6. Originally $78, these dresses are marked down to $44. No additional charge for personalization as well.

Here's the link to the sale (or click on a picture above): http://www.garnethill.com/sale-clearance/

Garnet Hill charges shipping costs based on the cost of your order. They do accept returns but you must pay return shipping. However, if you simply want to exchange an item, shipping is free.

Happy Shopping!

Tory Burch Sale Items An Extra 20% Off!

I've already written about the Tory Burch Summer Sale, but now items are an additional 20% off through Sunday, July 31st with code SALE20 at checkout. Here are a few pieces to check out:

I really like this wedge and it was featured in the August issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. Originally $293, it is now $155 with the extra 20% off.

For anyone who is headed to the beach in August and looking for a stylish tote, this straw beach tote is marked down to $176 from $295.



This cute zip coin purse is now $54 with the extra 20% off (originally $95).

The classic Reva Ballet Flat in pewter or gold is now $200 (originally $235). The extra 20% off DOES NOT apply to this purchase but you do get free shipping.

Here's the link to the sale (or just click on a picture): http://www.toryburch.com/sale/sale,default,sc.html


Shipping is $8 for orders less than $100, $10 for items over $100, and free for purchases over $350. Tory Burch fully refunds returns on sale items received within 14 days of delivery date. Shoes cannot have been worn and item must have the tag. For full details on their return policies, click here: http://www.toryburch.com/Returns/cs-return-information,default,pg.html



Happy Shopping!

Tea Collection Semi-Annual Sale!

I love Tea clothes for the little people. Their clothes are stylish and well-made, albeit a bit pricey.  But the good news is Tea's website is currently having their Super Semi-Annual Sale and have a ton of great stuff up to 50% off.  With back-to-school just around the corner, it is a great time to grab a few cute things!

I think boys are sooooo much harder to shop for than girls. Tea is one of the few brands I can generally always find things I like for my son.  Their summer theme was "Catalonia" and so you will see the Spanish influence in all the pieces.  I think these two pirate-themed tees for little boys are super cute.  They are each marked down to $12.50 from $19.

I also love this tee for your creative little boy!  Originally $29, it is now $19.50.

And this Spanish bull shirt is now $14.50 (originally $25) and is very appropriate for my son most days :-).

For the girls, I think this cargo skirt is so versatile and great for summer, fall, or spring.  I wish they had in adult sizes!  Originally $35, it is now $23.50.

I think either of these Picasso-inspired tees would look good with the above skirt and transition nicely into fall.  Originally $24, this tee is marked down to $12.50.

This tee is now $19.50 (originally $29).

And for the baby girls, I love this purple romper. It is now $16.50 (originally $27).

For the baby boy, this gift set is 20% off at $39.50 (originally $49). I think any new mom would love this gift!

Here's the link to the sale (or just click on any of the pictures above):
http://www.teacollection.com/clothing-sale


Tea offers free shipping on all orders over $150 and a flat fee of $7 for any size order under $150. They have a great return policy as well for purchases from their website.  You can return any item for whatever reason within 60 days of purchase and receive a full refund.  After 60 days, you can return and receive store credit.  You do pay for shipping on returns but shipping is free for exchanges.



Happy Shopping!

Target Summer Sale!

I fully admit I love me some Target.  Sometimes when the kids and I are bored we go to Target and everyone ends up happier :-)!  I was there today and Target has added some more summer pieces to their clearance racks (up to 70%).  But since you never know what store has what merchandise, why not just on-line shop?  Target's clothes have free shipping when you spend $50 and since Target has such a great return policy, you can buy a few things, snag free shipping, and then return anything you end up not liking.  By the way, does anyone else just love the fact you don't even need a receipt anymore at Target for a return?  They just swipe your credit card and you get your money back - so fab!

Here are a few items you can still get plenty of use out of as summer winds down and not break the bank! I love this embroidered top.  I bought in white and coral.  A word of caution on size with this top. I normally wear a small but got an extra small and it fit perfect.  Originally $17.99, it is now $12.58 (I bought for $8.98 in the store today).  If you want the better price, check the "find it at a target store" button and see if there is any availability near you.  This top is available in four colors.

I have written before about how excited I was about the Calypso St. Barth line for Target, and they again have several items 30% off.  Here's an outfit put together by Target.  This outfit has five items. I really like the tunic and think you can then decide whether to take their lead on the shoes, bag and necklace (all on sale as well).  The tunic is on sale for $20.99 (originally $30).

I featured these wedges before when they were 30% off (now just 15% off).  I bought a pair and love them.  They are very comfortable and in my opinion look expensive.   They are $25.50 (originally $30).  They are still available in two colors: fan print or tye die stripe.

Here's the link to the sale:
http://www.target.com/s?keywords=merona+embroidered+top&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&ref=sr_bx_1_1 or

http://www.target.com/CALYPSO-St-Barth-Target-Look/dp/B004UJLVLE/ref=br_1_5?ie=UTF8&node=2657939011&sessionID=176-1135882-6997631&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=1&sr=1-5&qid=1311763108&rh=&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Cprice&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1


And remember free shipping on orders over $50.



Happy Shopping!

Lacoste Summer Sale!

Few clothing lines do the preppy look as well as Lacoste.    I love the Lacoste classic polo as well as their accessories and shoes.  Lacoste's website has some great items on sale right now and it is definitely worth a look.  Even better is that they are offering free shipping on all orders!

I know I have been featuring a lot of hats lately but I can't write about this sale without mentioning a few more!  If your man can pull it off, I think this fedora hat is really fun.  It is marked down to $33 from $55 and is available in two colors.

 I think this men's trucker hat is perfect for a summer afternoon or ball game.  Originally $35, it is marked down to $20.  This hat is available in three colors.

 Lacoste has their men's classic pique polo on sale in select colors for $59 (originally $90).  Definitely check it out because there are over 25 colors on sale!

For us girls, nothing completes the preppy look like a headband!  Originally $14, the pique headband is marked down to $7.99 and available in four colors.

This scarf definitely adds a pop of preppy and color to your outfit!  It is marked down to $30 form $50.

There are a few cute dresses on sale as well.  I think this empire waist tank dress works great as a casual summer dress with flops or as a beach cover-up.  Originally $135, it is now $67 and available in three colors.

Ditto on this dress as well.  It is now $80 (originally $135).  But be careful because three of the colors are full price so make sure and select one of the three sale colors (begonia pink, rapids blue, or jay blue).

Here's the link to the sale (or just click on a picture above):
http://shop.lacoste.com/Sale-Products/b/2248335011?ie=UTF8&title=Sale

As mentioned above, shipping is free on all orders!  Lacoste will accept returns of unworn merchandise within 30 days of purchase with receipt and original packaging at a Lacoste retail store or via mail.  Shoes cannot be returned to the retail stores.  Fragrances are final sale.


Happy Shopping!

J.Crew Summer Sale: An Extra 40% Off!

J.Crew is currently having their Summer FINAL Sale online through Tuesday, July 26th. Items marked down are an additional 40% off and include free shipping with promo code LOVEIT at checkout. There are some great pieces to grab during this sale but you have to know how J.Crew fits you otherwise it is not worth it since all sales are FINAL.

I think there are some classic pieces you can pick up during this sale. I really love this featherweight cashmere cardigan sweater in pink. It is something you will use again and again for years to come. Originally $158 it is now $60 with the extra 40% off.

I also think J.Crew makes a nice fitting chino short. The 5 inch comes in an array of colors and is currently on sale for $19.50 (originally $42.50).

I also like this stretch perfect shirt in pink. This shirt is great for work or the weekend. Originally $69.50, it is $18 with the extra 40% off.

Here's the link to the sale (or click on the pictures above and it will take you to the sale):
http://www.jcrew.com/sale.jsp


Remember to enter "LOVEIT" at checkout to get the extra 40% off and free shipping!



Happy Shopping!

Lands' End Clearance Sale: Winter Gear Up To 70% Off!

Summer is the last time you want to be thinking about snow, bundling up, and fighting old man winter, but a smart shopper does exactly that!  Last year we took our four-year-old daughter skiing for the first time and I had absolute sticker shock at how much it was going to cost me to properly clothe her, especially since I wanted her to look like a cute ski bunny :-).  No one was breaking price and eBay had nothing!  So I knew that for this coming winter I was going to start looking early.

I love Lands' End for summer essentials like cute monogrammed beach totes and towels but I also love them for winter clothes for kids.  My daughter wore Lands' End on the above-mentioned ski trip, and the bib was just perfect for her age.  Lands' End clears the winter stuff out pretty early from the stores but the website is showing some ski bibs and ski pants right now for a steal at $12 (originally $55).  Even if you end up not going skiing, I guarantee you could sell these clothes this winter on eBay and get your money back, especially if they are NWT.  Here's the girls' ski bib.

And here are boys ski pants also marked down to $12 (originally $45).

Here's a nice ski jacket for women marked down to $40 from $130.  It comes in three colors and received great reviews from customers.

Lands' End also has toddler girl and boy boots on sale for $9.50 (originally $29.50).

I also like this girls' wedge boot marked down to $16 (originally $49.50).

There are also a ton of winter hats on clearance.  This women's heavy fleece hat is perfect for walks on cold days or other winter outdoor activities. It is now $3.15 (originally $18.50).  It should be noted that two customers complained that the hat runs small.

This boys' microfleece hat is marked down to $1.58 from $12.50.

This girls pom pom hat is now $2.39 (originally $12.50).

Here's the link to the sale:

http://www.landsend.com/ix/overstock-liquidations/Assortments=warehouse-event/index.html?seq=1~2&visible=1~1&store=ov&merchAsId=719&tab=8&cm_re=Tab-_-HP-_-F-_-072111

The Lands' End Warehouse Sale runs through July 27th.  Shipping is free for purchases over $50 with promo code HOT and pin 6399.  You can return Lands' End online orders to a Sears retail store or via easy return label for $6.95.

One final note, when searching on Lands' End website, the search results are different depending on what search button you use.  So make sure and go to "warehouse sale" and then there is a search tab labeled "search overstocks".  If you use the "search" tab on the top right hand side of the website it will only return items that are not part of the sale.


Happy Shopping!

Why I Love Patagonia And Their 30% Off Sale!

Patagonia is a brand I absolutely love and I will tell you why: 

(1) Patagonia makes high quality clothes.  My husband has beat to hell his Patagonia fleece and it still looks great;
(2) Patagonia makes high performance clothes.  I can't think of another active/adventure brand out there more on the cutting edge of technology for their clothes;
(3) Patagonia has a great return policy.  They accept returns whether you have a receipt or the merchandise has tags or no tags;
(4) Patagonia stands behind their stuff.  They will refund your money YEARS after you have bought and worn something if you are unsatisfied with the item (but watch your karma here!  Don't get greedy and try to get your money back when you have fully used the clothing!!); and
(5) Patagonia is one of the more environmentally friendly companies out there, so by supporting them, you can feel good about yourself :-)!

Patagonia's summer sale is going on now through July 27th.  Most items are marked down 30%.  If you are lucky enough to live in a city that has a Patagonia retail store, you are likely to find better deals in the store than on the web.  But for those of you like me, who don't live near a Patagonia store, here are a few items available online to consider:

Patagonia has several summer hats on sale I really like.  I saw a girl wearing this cadet hat on the beach the other day and it looked super cool on her.  Originally $29, it is marked down to $20.

I also really like this bucket hat.  It comes in four different colors and has 50+SPF protection.  It's made from fast-drying nylon and rolls into is own pocket!  It is now $27 (originally $39). 

This visor is made with moisture-wicking Coolmax.  It is perfect for tennis, long runs, or a day at the beach!  It is marked down to $13 from $20.

Although it is called their "summer sale", there are some good buys for fall and winter, especially for the little ones.  I love Patagonia fleeces for the kids, especially babies.  This baby synchilla cardigan, available in three different colors, is marked down to $38.50 from $55.

I also love their baby capilene set.  It is great for fall hikes and winter days spent in the snow.  The bodysuit has adjustable snaps, extending the life of these on the babies and toddlers.  Originally $50, the set is marked down to $35.

I think this Sunshine Hoody, available for girls and boys, is such a versatile piece.  You can use it to layer, as a light jacket, or as a beach coverup.  It is perfect for cool fall mornings and evenings.  Originally $39, it is marked down to $27.  Here's the girl version:

And this is the boy version of the hoody.

Patagonia also has a ton of different jackets, fleeces, and shirts on sale for men.  Since they have a great return policy, you might pick up a few things for the husband or boyfriend for Christmas now.

Here's the link to the sale:
http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/web-specials?sssdmh=dm23.139789&k=ga&src=072111b_hws


Patagonia has free shipping on all orders over $75.   If you spend less than $75, shipping will cost you around $8-$10.


Happy Shopping!

Cole Haan Sale Items An Extra 25% Off

Cole Haan's website is taking an additional 25% off all sale items with code 25SALE.  I think Cole Haan makes some beautiful shoes and I love the fact their shoes, but especially their heels, come with NIKE AIR technology.  Here are a few to consider purchasing:

This Air Shayna Sandal in leather was featured in the July issue of People Style Watch.  I love the teal color but it also comes in black or brown.  Originally, $298 it is now $150 with the extra 25% off.

I really love the same shoe in a wedge.  It is now $120 (originally $228).  This shoe is available in brown or black.

Maria Sharapova designs a line of shoes for Cole Haan, including the Air Lalita shown below.  I think this shoe is fun and flirty.  Originally $198 it is now $105 with the additional 25% off. 

I absolutely love these boat shoes! They are now marked down to $90 from $168. Limited sizes left so grab a pair while you can!

Here's a link to the sale:
http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/feature.jsp?pi=sale_topnav&ftr=sale

Don't forget code 25SALE at checkout.  Shipping is free for orders over $150.  Returns can be made within 30 days of purchase at a Cole Haan retail store or through the mail.  Shipping charges are not refundable.


Happy Shopping!