funny stuff for a friday

10 MOTHER OF ALL FASHION DON'TS

THIS IS A GREAT ARTICLE ON CRIMES OF FASHION COMMITTED BY MOMS...CHECK IT OUT...While some moms are content to fade into the scenery, they mistakenly imagine themselves as invisible, and therefore free to commit all sorts of fashion crimes. Others panic and crank it up several notches in an effort to compete for attention. Either way, the results aren’t pretty to witness. Here are the top 10 crimes of fashion:

cynthia vincent sells out at target

cynthia vincent's shoe line at target was grossly under stocked, surprise surprise. you can definitely still find the sandals which are super cute, but the wedges are extremely hard to come by. they are all over ebay, selling for almost double what they are at target...still significantly less than a great pair of wedges. the managers at target are saying that they are unaware of when they are getting more in stock, but that they have been told they are. check your local targets DAILY (cause you have nothing else to do).

jcrew sale

saving 20% online covers the shipping costs :-)

handmade jewelry

i am loving these bracelets. available in 10 different colors. gold or silver. 20% code: InStyleHL

grab a new pair of shorts at 30% off. deal ends may 2nd.

moms need style too, right?

there is a great article in the may issue of In Style magazine that is perfectly suited for us moms. the author writes about her search for the answer to the question we all have...is looking chic everyday and raising young children mutually exclusive? she talks about how before having kids she vowed she'd never dress "mommishly", listen to alvin & the chipmunks or let her children interfere with her work. without fail, she shifted to a small rotation of mix-and-match sweatshirts and yoga pants (admitting that she doesn't do yoga), works from home part-time so she can be with her kids and unfortunately knows the rodent sung lyrics to "single ladies."  she asks the question, why spend money on a wardrobe that is used to pick up dog poop and buy baby wipes?  it is a must read. super funny and very easy to relate to. 

love this blazer

sometimes you can score in the junior department at nordstrom. like this blazer, on sale for $25. i mean, can't go wrong at that price.

40% off one item, TODAY ONLY

banana republic does it again!!! enter PPLQHHYWVFJY at checkout to receive 40% off one item.

like this scarf, a great bonus to a simple outfit of jeans and a tee, is only $25 with the coupon.

or this studded belt, only $25 with your coupon

i can find it cheaper...

the amazing cynthia vincent has started a shoe line for target. i am super excited and you should be too. it's faux leather done well. i am loving the gladiator wedges...compare them to her $400 shoes!

free shipping on shoes at urban

free shipping this weekend on shoes at urban outfitters. they have some really cute sandals that won't break the bank

another sale at gap--4 days only

if you don't already own a gap or banana republic card, you really need to. they offer so many sales and discounts to card holders. if it is a place that you shop (banana, gap, gap kids, piperlime or old navy then it's worth the 3 minute application. you earn rewards too!


enter gapstyle4 at checkout. start shopping!

40% off TODAY ONLY

to redeem enter DLZF2DTJL2B1


this is a perfect time to do a little splurge on a higher priced item or maybe on a fun piece of jewelry that you normally wouldn't indulge on.

this is a great shirt dress, perfect for all occasions. pair it with sandals and go to a bbq or lunch with the girls. pair it with tights and booties and wear it to work, church or to dinner & a movie.


this whole outfit is from banana, use your coupon for any one item: shorts, tank, cardigan.

floral, lace & more florals...

spring is in the air & we've been seeing lots of floral prints, but floral applique pieces are all the rage too. i really like them, but be careful not to go overboard and have flowers coming out of your ears. if you have an exaggerated floral applique on your tee or blouse, make sure to keep the jewelry to a minimum. here's a few that i like the best...

this tank/tunic from anthropologie is absolutely amazing in person, i love the mix of patterns and textures. a little lace, a little floral and little ribbon. can't go wrong with this (& it's under $100)

this tank from splendid, can be found at nordstrom (under $50). 

this tank from jcrew is a great layer or just to be worn alone (also under $50)

here's another from jcrew (just $20)

no need for a necklace with this cutie (under $100)

20% off at gap...

20% off all new arrivals. four days only. enter gapnew20 at checkout. 

i can find it cheaper...

i am going to play this new game called, "i can find it cheaper." you know when you fall in love with a pair of shoes and they are too expensive? what if i could find a pair that looks just like it (or close enough) for less? here's my fist round of "i can find it cheaper:'

i love these sandals from cynthia vincent. she always has amazing shoes, they are make well and have great design. you can find them at piperlime for $200. if you are looking to spend a lot for a summer sandal that is great, but what if you can't spend $200 on one pair of summer shoes?

 enter this pair of steve madden's for $50. see, it's a fun game!!!

a quick spring & summer outfit...

i love the look of rolled up boyfriend shorts paired with a simple tee or tank and a longer sweater. finish the outfit with flats or sandals.

the tank is from gap, the shorts are from old navy, the shoes are from nordstrom and the sweater is from anthropologie.