Black Friday... it's not too late!

So I braved the mall this morning... it was actually quiet. I've found it recent years if I go between 7-9am I don't hit the crowds or wait in line. I'm usually up at this hour anyway. And it gets me thinking about my Christmas list.

Of course I also shop for myself... how can you not!?!! My finds today? A holiday top for upcoming parties, cute casual tops at Anthropologie and dresses for almost any occasion at Banana Republic! Oh and the gifts?? PJs for the kids at Hanna Andersson, holiday wear for the kids at Janie & Jack and other adorable items for the kids at the Gap! I even found great shirts and sweaters for the whole family at J.Crew!

Do you feel like maybe you missed out? Or glad to skip the crowd? The beauty of technology is that you can participate in all this fun from the comfort of your couch! And even if you're not up for it today, not to worry! I have a feeling that these great deals will be available again on Cyber Monday.

So in case you haven't caught up on all the sales available today here is a cheat sheet to some of your favorites with the best deals!

Gap: 50% off everything

Anthropologie: 30% off your purchase (includes sale items)

Banana Republic: 50% off 5 full price items

Hanna Andresson: $24 pj's & extra 15% off everything

Janie & Jack: 30% off your purchase

Ann Taylor: 50% off your purchase

Ann Taylor Loft: 50% off your purchase

J.Crew: 40% off your purchase

Madewell: 25% off your purchase

Lucky Brand: 50% off everything

Vineyard Vines: 25% off almost everything

Happy Shopping!

These Are The Days You Wear White

Just when you thought that we were approaching cooler temps (to gently remind us that Fall is around the corner)...  Summer hits us with the hottest steamiest temps yet! Ugh. This heat is oppressive. I walked outside this morning and turned right around to head back inside. I was not prepared for the wall of steam I walked into!

So put all those thoughts of Fall and back to school on hold for the next few days. Pull out the lightest outfit you have and drink lots of water. If you’re struggling with what to wear out in this heat, I promise you’re not the only one! Stick to lightweight fabrics. Cotton and linen work great to keep to you cool. Keep in mind that color matters too! Black absorbs the sun so these are the days to pull out your whites! Those little white dresses that sit in your closet because you have nowhere to wear them…. That’s what you pull out on days like today!

A white dress makes a great outfit basic. Keep things casual and easy with flat gladiator sandals. For an evening out, add a heel and a clutch!

When shopping for a white dress if you don’t already have one in your closet, look for one that is fully lined. This will eliminate the need for additional undergarments to hide any ability to see through the dress! White dresses are to be worn in the hot summer heat… find one that stands on its own!

This little white dress was a TJ Maxx find that I purchased last year. It’s a Tahari dress that I scooped up for less than $50. It’s full lined, 100% cotton. The white eyelet detail screams summer and the breathable fabric is perfect for hot temps. The simplicity of this dress allows it to be dressed up or down for brunch with the girls, date night out or family dinner! Even wear it to work paired with a navy blazer or jean jacket for colder office temps. Add the accessories that suit your plans and off you go!

Photography credit for this post: Beth O'Brien Photography

Did you catch GMA?

Did you catch GMA this morning? The Deals and Steals for this week did not disappoint. I don't always catch this segment but made sure to tune in today to see the deal on Sorial handbags. 

If you missed it, check it out now! The Sorial Tribeca Tote is available in 5 colors for $49 plus free shipping! There is no promo code needed. Go to sorial-gma.com to find the color combination that is perfect for you this Fall!

This deal is available for a limited time only.... happy shopping!