Saturday, January 19, 2013

Sale Alert: Extra 50% off sale items at Ann Taylor + Banana Republic Review

Take an extra 50% off sale items at Ann Taylor - no code needed. I recently picked up this necklace ($17.50) and this petite friendly bracelet  ($9.99) in-store (also available online now).  The necklace goes with everything and will be great for Spring and Summer. I've already styled it with two different looks:
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Shirt: J.Crew - size XXS (buy here)
Tee: J.Crew - size XXS (buy here in other colors)
Blazer: J.Crew - size 00P (buy here)
Necklace: Ann Taylor
Jeans: AG - size 24 (buy here)
Shoes: Schutz - size 5
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Blouse: Ann Taylor {old}- size 00p
Blazer: Ann Taylor - size 00P (still available here)
Necklace: Ann Taylor 
Skirt: Ann Taylor {old and shrunken}- size 00P
Belt: J.Crew - size small 
Shoes: Christian Louboutin - size 35 (buy here)
Some other accessories that are worth checking out are: (all under $20)
I ordered a few items recently during the 40% off sale items at Banana Republic.  I've been eying this houndstooth dress since it first came out but the stock photo did nothing for me. I ordered it anyway because of price and it ended up being a winner. It's one of the better fitting BR dresses I have.  BR dresses have a tendency to be longer in length and wide in the hips - this one fits perfectly. 
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Definitely keeping and would recommend. The only negative thing is that it's unlined.
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Striped button shoulder pullover sweater - size XXSP (navy, mustard, and black)
I debated on which color to keep and with the help of everyone on Instagram, I decided to keep the mustard. After thinking about it some more, I have decided to return all of them. They are cute and the price was good but I don't need anymore striped sweaters.  I'm trying to practice self-control and only keeping things I absolutely love.
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Chain link scarf (see this on Jess)
Still mulling over this. I got it for around $17.99 but have so many scarfs that I never wear. I really want to invest in a scarf ring (see review by WhatJessWore) but haven't gotten around to it. 
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I finally decided to get my J.Crew crystal bow belt after not being able to get it out of my mind a couple of weeks ago.  My patience paid off because I scored it for around $17. Unfortunately, size small runs very large. After punching the additional holes I needed, the extra material of the belt wraps all the way to the back.   I wish I could have found this in an XS.  Hope everyone is having a great weekend!