Amazon Prime Day 2019

Amazon Prime Day is coming. On July 15 and 16th, 2019, Amazon holds all kinds of special deals and major steals for a limited time only throughout the two days.

You must be an Amazon Prime member to participate - so now is your chance to SIGN UP! You can even start with a free trial and cancel if it doesn't suit you (after Prime Day, of course) - just remember to set an alarm to cancel after your 30 days.  Prime membership is $119/year, which you'll be charged after your 30 day trial period.

Benefits of being an Amazon Prime member?
So many, but let's start with...

- Free and FAST delivery

- Access to TONS of TV shows, movies and music for free

- Prime wardrobe (try before you buy)

- Exclusive sale days/events... Like Prime Day!

So, what is the deal with Prime Day? It's a global shopping event over two days (expanded from the inaugural one day) of major deals across all categories of things on Amazon. From tech to fashion, to home items to toys; this is the time to stock up for gifts, home, back to school, etc.

The deals come sporadically, so I would recommend you check out the few things that are previewed and click "Watch this Deal" and look for items with the blue "Prime Day deal" badge.

Prime Day Picks:

I will be sharing my favorite deals here - keeping this updated as they launch and sharing on my Amazon it list IG account!

First great deal is already live:
Amazon's electronics are up to 40% off!  This is a great time to scoop up a Kindle, Kid's Fire Tablet (we use these for our kids when we travel), Ring or Alexa!

Fashion picks (such good prices!):

Home decor picks (hello lighting!):

Beauty pics start with Lady Gaga:

Be the first to pre-order from Lady Gaga's new cosmetic line, Haus Laboratories, which is exclusive to Amazon and launches (for pre-orders) on pre-order!

Other amazing beauty picks:

All my other favorites from Prime Day here (and adding more, so check back!):

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Leopard & Shopbop Sale!

 
The last big Shopbop sale I picked up this clear and white leather Staud bag that I'd been eyeing for months. It's already been such a fun piece to spruce up an outfit, and will definitely be getting it out even more this spring and summer.  I especially love it mixed with leopard and sneakers!
Outfit Details:

Right now, only until end of day Friday the 12th, Shopbop is having another big sale with code EVENT19 to get 20-25% off (even off sale items)!  Here are some of my favorite picks (including my favorite white block heeled mules I wear alllllll the time, my APL slide sneakers, my favorite beach/summer hat and these white woven slides that are similar to mine:

Let me know what you are getting in this sale?!

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Favorite Deals Happening Now!

 

  Black Friday has turned into Cyber weekend, and now has started even earlier, making it one of the best deal-driven weeks to shop either online or in-store (pick your poison).  It also can be overwhelming - and wasteful. I find myself wanting to get things just because they're on sale... and that's not a good reason. So, I try to put together my specific wish list (things I need/have already had my eye on) + use this time to shop for others.
Here are some of my FAVORITE deals from the sea of them happening right now:
ASOS: 25% off EVERYTHING now - 11/27 If you've followed my blog for any time, you probably know this is one of my favorite places to find more unique items at good prices!

Gorjana: $20 off $100; $50 off $150; $100 off $250 now through  The absolute best place to get simple, delicate, yet beautiful jewelry!

Soma: 30% off EVERYTHING (code 36760) + extra 20% off PJs now - 11/27 Ever since my friend told me where her fav bras were from, I've been addicted to Soma for bras, but also their soft jammies and loungewear!  I have this one, and it's SO comfy.

Ulta: Get $3.50 off your $15 purchase  now - 11/24  One-stop shop for all your beauty and skin care needs! I've shopped here for years!

My other to-to for gifts and deals this time of year is Amazon. Duh! I'm working on a separate gift guide for what I get for who from that behemoth - but in the meantime, you can check out my new Amazon page for separate gift guides and shopping lists, to be updated often!

Happy Thanksgiving - and shopping! 

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Can't Resist Sale: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

  You, by now, are probably inundated by Nordstrom sale item picks by thousands of others, but I just want to throw up a quick post on my favorite items (that I got, already own or have my eye on) incase anyone is interested!  
I shop this sale because it truly is really great prices on brand new styles for Fall (Nordstrom always price-matches regularly, so it's a place I can feel good about getting the best prices from).  And the new Fall styles will sell out fast during this sale. So I like to get ahead of my Fall shopping with the best, limited time only prices - plus a great return policy if you change your mind after you get your order.  That said, you should not shop it if you don't think you need anything!

Those with the Nordstrom card can shop right now (you can also find a nice friend to borrow their log in, and when you check out, you can change the payment to pay with your own any ol' credit card. wink wink).  July 19th opens the sale up to everyone, and last year when it was opened up, new items were added - so don't fret!

The first things I look at are the selection of fall/winter shoes and sneakers.  These prices are hard to beat for items like those, especially from quality brands (and this year, I'm really craving neutral white/cream shoes!):

Then I move to  coats/sweaters (typically more investment pieces):

Activewear is the next place I go to - and every year I've gotten some of my very favorite workout pants!

Other misc. items I shop for are bags, purses, hair and beauty products that I need (like a new hair dryer!):

Do let me know what you get from this sale! I'm always curious. :)

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Best of Shopbop's Sale Event!

  There are a few sales I wait for each year, and this Shopbop 4-day sale event is one of them!  Use code EVENT18 to get 20% off your order under $500, and 25% off your order over $500!  Hurry, the good stuff goes fast - sale event ends at the end of the day on 4/14!  Here are my top picks from the sale!
Athletic Wear:
I'm obsessed with these sneakers and have been hearing GREAT things about this brand. APL are highly reviewed for running and training with cushioning impact and light weight, and were on Oprah's 2016 Favorite Things list!  Just make sure to order a half size up (maybe even a full size if you are in between sizes).
My long-time favorite workout and running shoe is the Adidas Ultra Boost, and there are a few avail as part of this sale event, like these cool white ones!
Unique sports bras and athletic clothes have become a really fun way to get me to the gym these days! Styling an outfit for the day doesn't stop with the gym! A few of my favorite picks: this wrap around sports bra/bralette, star workout tank, long fleece hoodie, high wasted jet black leggings.

Vacation Must-Haves:
No summer vacation is complete without a hat! This one is so cute.
A tote bag you can take to the pool/beach, but also to brunch, lunch and shopping!
A backpack is the perfect travel carry on bag - and this one is by a well-known travel brand, and cute enough for everyday wear!
Nothing says summer more than a delicate anklet... yes, they're back!
These sweet espadrilles are perfect for summer vacations.
Cute swimsuit cover up comes in three colors.

White Summer Shoes:
Perfect white shoes for work.
Day time to pool/beach time with these cute slides.
Causal white sneakers for day.
My white shoe of choice - white block heel mules!

Let me know what you find!

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Favorite Wears: Winter Must-Haves on Sale!

 

  The most wonderful time of the year is...post-Christmas sales!  So many, so good! While I'm still recovering from all the holiday craziness, I've rounded up some of my absolute favorite winter must-haves that are part of the Nordstrom Half Yearly post-Christmas sale happening now!  
Here are my top 10 picks that you totally need to check out:
1. Zella High-Waisted Leggings are my most favorite - and I especially love the liquid leather looking ones (now under $40!) that have been so fun to wear dressed up or down.
2. Cream Sweaters - I have one in every kind of style possible and they're always my go-to picks for topping any outfit. This sweater is similar to the one I'm wearing in this post (and under $40!).  I have this one from the past Fall sale and have an older version of this one - love I love them both!
3. Nude/Tan Booties - My nude colored booties have been my shoe-go-to the last few months (the ones I'm wearing are sold out in this color). These are a few pair that are anything but boring: 

4. Good American Jeans - I rave about these jeans all the time, and some of them are on sale now at Nordstrom and also directly.  Their jeans fit every body because they stretch to fit, but also retain their shape and suck you in at all the right places. Plus, they have great styles!
5. Pink Coat: I wear my pink coat that I got a few years on the regular. I just love that it goes with most anything like a neutral, but is unique and fun. This one is on sale and super cute!
6. Black Sneakers - I find myself turning to black sneakers for workouts and black lifestyle sneakers by day (seen here). 

7. Any Thing Cozy! Anything lined in some sort of cozy fabric is a win for me. Soft and warm is what I'm going for in this already cold winter.  I could live in this and everyone is raving about this.

8. Leopard.  Just never goes out of style, and I find myself wearing the pattern all year around, but this leopard coat a few times every winter. I got mine a few years ago, but here is a similar one that is on sale!
9. Undies - I discovered my love for Spanx undies during Nordstrom's last big sale and I'm stocking up on more during this one. These are amazing.
10. Leather Skirt - Well, faux-leather, and in a dark green (similar to the one I'm wearing) is a fun twist on a work or party skirt. I love this green skirt, and it's under $100!
All the picks rounded up here:

Photos by the talented Elizabeth of Elizabeth Ladean Photography.   She shoots portraits, engagements/weddings and lifestyle sessions all around Kansas City.  You can follow here on Facebook here and on Instagram here to see more of her work!

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Shop Small: Sales & Gifts from Small Businesses

  Shamefully, sometimes it's not my first thought to shop small - but when I do remember or make the effort, I find some of my very favorite items (like earrings for myself, or art for my home) and gifts.  Etsy is one my go-tos for jewelry (especially earrings) and cute kid t-shirts.  
I was surfing their site for gift ideas, and was pleasantly surprised that many shops on Etsy are having 10-15% off (prices as marked).  So I picked my favorite items that are all on sale - you can feel extra good about shopping these sale because you are supporting small businesses!  
For Kids:

Jewelry:

For Him:

House & Home:

Not on Etsy, but one of my very favorite shops (they happen to be in Kansas City, but they are nationally known and loved) is having a HUGE site-wide sale. Shop Ampersand Design Studio now through Monday and use code BIGTHANKS for 30% off!  Some of my favorite picks:

{Peace Sign Tee, Enamel Pins, Rainbow Art}

Another favorite small shop that is nationally loved (yet, again located in Kansas City) is Nickel & Suede!  They make the most beautiful earrings out of leather that are light as a feather. They do not weight down your earlobe like other statement earrings do. They come in 3 different sizes and several shapes + they have cuffs and other items that are also cute! 

They are offing 20% off all their earrings today on Shop Small Saturday with code SAT20, so I'm picking up my 3rd pair of earrings from this brand. ;) 

 {I'm wearing my fav pair - maroon in large, November's earrings of the month is this emerald suede, and I love all their gold earrings - including the gem shaped ones}

For the home, I have had two Happy Habitat blankets for several years, and they are still our very favorite. Not only to cuddle up with, but as a statement piece to whatever room they're in.  Another favorite local business in Kansas City, but nationally loved.  You can even find these blankets at West Elm!

Today, you can use SHOPSMALL at check out to get 20% off! These would make an amazing gift!

 {Top blank/white blanket is the one we have in our living room, and the below mini one is from Nora's room - which she's had since she was a baby and still uses to this day}

Other ways to shop small for gifts or yourself today:

- Local workout class/gyms/yoga memberships & packages (In KC area, Darling Yoga is offering 20% off their packages today!)

- Local spa/wellness center gift certificates (In KC, my favorite med spa, Plaza Aesthetics & Wellness is offing $500 off Halo face treatment)

- Shop at your local coffee shop (vs. the big brand on every corner) - pick up coffees for your friends/co-workers, grab a gift card, etc.

What are your favorite small businesses??

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