Survey Says

First thing that pops into my head when thinking of the words:
Red: Carmen SanDiego
Cheeks: Rosy
Luscious: Lips
Aroma: Vanilla
Skin: Healthy
Summer: Radiance
Ingredient: Cooking
Fresh: Water
Flattering: Skinny Jeans
Innovative: Tech

What is your current state of mind?
Thoughtful
What is your favorite beauty word?
Dewy
What smell do you love?
Clean Laundry
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Singing
What is your favorite color?
Turquoise
What is your greatest beauty extravagance?
Skin care
When and where are you happiest?
In bed with a book
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Dude, for sure.
What is your least favorite beauty task?
Blow drying/straightening my hair

Sales I Got Emailed To Me

The weekend is almost here, yesss.

So last night I decided to take my closet apart. I have a giant closet, and I've pretty much taken the entire thing since my boyfriend was gracious enough to let me. I took everything out and reorganized everything together, shirts together, pants together, etc. (That picture to the left isn't my closet, but man do I wish it was!) I really recommend doing this, especially if you're like me and have more clothes than you can keep track of. It made me realize how much of my clothing I don't wear often enough and I'm ashamed to say, I even found things I forgot I owned. However, if you're not like me and you've got your stuff together, here are some sales you might enjoy!



Piperlime is having 20% off their Sneak peek boots for fall, and it's today ONLY. So, take a look!
Promo code: TREAT4ME

Nine West is having a similar sale for some of their Fall shoes, starting today until August 2nd they're giving customers 25% off select fall shoes. No promo code necessary, their items are already marked down.

Banana Republic is having their 30% off summer sale July15th through the 18th. Online and in Store, they've marked things down.
(Just an FYI, I got an email yesterday with a promo code just for me that let me have 40% off on two items before the sale even opened up for everyone else today, as a thank you for being a Banana Card member. Pretty sweet. They seem to do this before most sales!)

Today is the last day to save 20% on the GAP website, with promo code: GAPSAVENOW
Now may be the time for you to score the "legging jeans" I keep hearing about. Apparently, it just had to get skinnier.



If you own a Banana, GAP or Old Navy card you can still save 20% on Old Navy's "Stuff and Save" sale ending July 18th. Promo code: ONSTUFF20 and you get free shipping if you spend $50 or more.

If you don't have a card with them you can still save 15% off and also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Promo code: ONSAVE15

Happy Shopping! =D

This week's purchase

So, I made my purchase for the week, and guess what? It was shoes again. I think I'm in a bit of a shoe phase. In any case the shoes I bought are what I like to think of as "skinny jeans heels." I got these shoes at my favorite shoe maker's store, Clarks. They make the most comfortable heels in existence, all the heels I own are that brand because every other brand makes heels for people who apparently can't feel their feet. I'll branch out on brands for flats, but with heels, I am a true blue Clarks fan girl.
The pair I bought were purchased in store, because online they're ridiculously expensive. They're called "Splendor Lily" and are a part of their "Artisans" collection, which in layman's terms means "feels like you're not wearing heels and are instead walking on clouds." It's also got some kind of air flow technology in the padded foot bed (yup, I said padded foot bed) which helps get rid of moisture, and to top it off the leather is the softest leather I think I've ever seen in a shoe.

I scored these heels for $50 in store. Right now they're having a sale, which seems to be only in Clarks' stores. I noticed some really great looking shoes for low prices, and these are some real quality shoes you'll inevitably wear again and again.

So, if you're looking for some stylish but comfy heels (and flats) then give Clarks a try, now may be a good time to get them at a fraction of the price.

Aldo Shoes Sale

I wandered into an Aldo shoe store and realized they were having a sale! And after looking online it looks like the prices are the same in store and online, though online seems to have a lot more sizes.
A friend managed to find a fun pair of shoes for $19.98. Some are as low as $9.98, truly a steal!


They have several others that are worth taking a look at. There was one pair I eyed wistfully, but decided the last thing I needed was another pair of shoes. But, I'll share it since it was just too nice not to to be owned by someone.

These shoes are fun, and really "in" right now. The oxford and men's inspired shoes are pretty much "the" shoe for summer and fall and this one does not fall short. It is a truly gorgeous shoe for $59.98

Another pair worth mentioning is one from their new arrivals called, "Goolia." Honestly, these shoes look way better in person, their website does them no justice. At $50.00 these shoes are another contender for the new men inspired shoe competition.

In fact, Aldo has an entire section dedicated to shoes like these called "Brogues" with prices ranging from $29.98 to $90.00.

If none of these tickle your fancy there are plenty of other brands jumping on this wagon. So just keep an eye out for a pair that make you go "Ooooh."

Nine West boots

So, my purchase for the week ended up being exactly what I thought it would be. It also turned into a lesson you may all want to learn. Sign up for newsletters for your favorite brands, because sometimes, you may get a nice surprise. For me, it ended up being a free pair of shoes in a 2 hour long event they were having in store. In any case, just an FYI to everyone, if you like a particular brand enough, sign up for the their email updates, it may come in handy sometimes.

Anyway, I got the Nine West boots I'd had my eye on. They are my purchase for this week. They were on sale for 59.99 and I had a $10 coupon that I'd gotten in the mail for signing for updates. So, I got the boots for $50, they were the last pair and exactly in my size. It was like it was meant to be, (there are plenty more on the website though). Now, while I realize these are not exactly work appropriate (though I may still wear them to my work since the dress code is so relaxed) I had to share these, because seriously these are some really adorable and comfy boots. They run about a half size too big, so I had to get a 7 1/2 instead of my usual size for Nine West. In any case, super happy with my purchase.


As for sales going on right now, Banana Republic is having 25% off our entire purchase all day today 7/8 and 20% off your entire purchase on 7/9. Promo code: BRJULY

The Loft is having 50% off all sale items.

Urban Outfitters is having free shipping on all furniture.

I also just recently visited Anthropoligie's website and store, and it seems that they have a lot of spring/summer clothing on sale. (Now keep in mind the prices are not low for normal stores, but low for Anthropologie)

Nine west is having their sandal shoe sale for $29.99 and up and also 25% all handbags.

Clark's shoes is having a pretty big in store shoe sale.

Alright, I'll add more once I find them.
Time for bed...

And back!

Sorry for the hiatus everyone. I am now back and ready to update.
I've been talking to some people who keep trying to find alternatives to websites like Modcloth who just seem to hike up the prices of their clothing.
Well, I found two alternatives Ruche and Tulle these websites have the same style of clothing available (a style which seems to be a staple for the San Franciscan girl.)

Another update is that I have embarked on an adventure. In an effort to bond with my coworkers Jackie and Lisa (and also an effort to save some money) I will be buying only 0-1 thing (piece of clothing, accessory, shoes, etc) each week for the month of July. Things had been getting out of hand with all of the clothes I had been buying. It it definitely a very very good idea for me to limit myself to nothing or at most 1 thing per week.

So, I have embarked on that adventure. Thus far I have not purchased anything. I believe though that this will force me to consider what it is that I really need for my wardrobe. As in, "Do I really need this? Can I wear this for more than one season?" At this point I have my eye on a pair of ankle boots that I know will transition from summer to fall easily, therefore, a worthwhile purchase.

It is important to keep this in mind when shopping, just because it's on sale doesn't mean you have to buy it. That is an issue of mine, I think, "but it's such a deal!" but I'm going to tell you what my boyfriend likes to tell me when I say, "but it was on sale!" he says, "You're too poor to save money." It's really a good point, I could have saved a lot more money if I hadn't bought the item in the first place. So, I'm going to discipline myself from now on to think, "Do I have something that already serves the purpose of this new item? If so, I don't need it." I have a lot of clothing, I really need to realize that 98% of the time, I already have something that I can wear in place of the new item I'd like to buy. I have a lot of staples, the boots I'm considering I will most likely allow myself to buy as my weekly purchase because my last pair of boots died on me last winter.

In any case, further updates will be of new sales, websites, or tips and also my one weekly purchase.

Have a happy Tuesday!