cyber monday deals

Happy Cyber Monday and December 1st! For those that are super busy or prefer not to deal with crowds and lines, this day was made for you! Check out some of these great online deals (along with just a few of my favorite items from each retailer) and check off some names from your Christmas shopping list. xo.

Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy // 40% off your entire online purchase with code CYBER and Free Shipping on orders over $50

BaubleBar // 20% off your online purchase with code CYBER20 and FREE SHIPPING (no minimum)

ASOS // 20% off your entire purchase with code CYBERWKND20 and Free Shipping on orders over $40 (psst if you're looking for a super cute blanket scarf, Asos has a ton of affordable ones!)

Kate Spade // 30% off your entire purchase with code CYBER30 and FREE SHIPPING (no minimum)

Ann Taylor // 50% off your entire online purchase with code CYBER50 (dying over this powder blue coat!)

LOFT // 50% off your entire online purchase with code MONDAY

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friday faves // Gap friends & family sale picks

It's Fri-YAY and that means... I'm talking about my favorite things from this week!

I am loving so many things at Gap lately. When I opened my inbox Thursday morning to see that the Gap Friends & Family Sale had begun, I was so excited! If you have a Gap/Banana/Old Navy card, just show the e-mail at the check out in stores or use the code FFSALE online to get 40% off your entire purchase. I bought some black legging jeans I've had my eye on for months as well as a cute button-down top and some leather slip-on sneaks (finally!), but I've rounded up some more adorable items that I think would be perfect to wear during the holidays!

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ALSO, don't forget-- The GAP CASH program is going on now through November 23. This most definitely guarantees I will be doing some major Christmas shopping at Gap very soon!

Have a wonderful weekend and happy shopping! xo.

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monday must-have // the basic tee

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I recently purged my closet of all clothing I deemed ill-fitting, out of date, rarely (if ever) worn, or that I just plain didn't love anymore. It was hard at first, but now I honestly don't miss a single thing I got rid of! I kept mostly basics that I can layer and mix-and-match for any season, plus a few fun pieces to add some flair to a neutral outfit.

Lately, my favorite thing to stock up on is the basic tee. I have one in a few different colors and wear them to pieces! So I've decided as my new summer/fall transition wardrobe staple, I absolutely must have one in every color. Gap and LOFT have my favorites, but I've been eyeing Madewell's Slub V-Neck Pocket tees--they look so comfy and perfectly drapey (without being frumpy). I wear these tees with shorts, jeans, skirts... you name it! Add a pretty necklace and you've got an effortlessly cool outfit for weekend brunch or afternoon errands.

PS: These tees are all on SALE right now, it's the perfect time to grab a few!

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monday must-have // the plaid scarf

Hello and happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Here in North Texas, we experienced some uncharacteristically cooler temps for August. I'm feeling so ready for fall! Who's with me?

On Saturday, my mom and two sisters came up for the day to hang out and shop!

We kicked off the morning with breakfast/brunch at McKinley's, one of my favorite favorite restaurants here in Fort Worth. The food is always outstanding, and they recently revamped the menu so it was fun trying something new! I got the egg white scramble, which was great; one sister got the paleo plate, which also looked wonderful--she remarked it was one of the best things she's ever had; little one got a cinnamon roll at my suggestion--can't go wrong with those babies; and mom got the breakfast burrito, which also looked good. And you know we had to get cookies. The bakery is really the whole reason I go. If you haven't been, I highly suggest it. The thumbprint cookies are some of my favorites, but the cupcakes are also out of this world.

After we fueled for our afternoon of shopping, we hit up Gap in University Park Village first. I picked up some cute tropical-printed flip flops for my upcoming beach trip. Sisters found quite a few basic tees and shorts. We also headed to J. Crew and Madewell, but left empty handed. Next, we headed to Northeast Mall, where I found what is sure to be a closet staple for me this fall. It is too good not to share:

Forever 21 scarf

The best part? It's $6!! Go get one asap! I know it won't be cool enough to wear it for another few months, but once it is you'll be glad you snatched one up before they are gone. xo.

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my holiday shopping strategy

Christmas is only 4 weeks away and I'm just now getting started on gift shopping--yikes! #procrastination

With moving into the new house still just barely on the horizon and a grad school mini session the week before Christmas, I'm trying to figure out an efficient way to cross gifts off my shopping list in the short amount of free time I have. Although I love the thrill of purchasing gifts in actual stores, I'm starting to like the idea of shopping from the comfort of home--only when it entails free shipping, of course!

I've made a list of some of my favorite online stores that offer some sort of free shipping--most, if not all, of which are also guaranteeing delivery by Christmas Eve! Happy shopping! xo.

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PS: Feel free to comment and add some of your favorite free shipping sites that I haven't included!

Always:

Bauble Bar

Julep

Kate Spade

Nordstrom

Piperlime

Topshop

Zara


Stock up and save:

Ann Taylor (Free over $175)

Banana Republic (Free over $50 until 12/19 for 12/24 delivery)

Express (Free over $125)

Gap (Free over $50 until 12/19 for 12/24 delivery)

JustFab (Free over $39.99)

LOFT (Free over $125)

Old Navy (Free over $50 until 12/19 for 12/24 delivery)

Our World Boutique (Free over $50)

Sur La Table (Free over $59)

Target (Free over $50 or no minimum with Red Card)

Tobi (Free over $50)


Sometimes:

American Eagle

H&M

Kohl's

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