Sale: J.Crew Factory

J.Crew Factory is having a killer sale right now. If I weren't currently on a self-imposed shopping hiatus, I would probably blow my entire paycheck.

1 | mixed-media chord necklace | $15 (Orig. $65)
2 | one-piece swimsuit in floral | $40 (Orig. $85)
3 | skinny calf hair belt | $15 (Orig. $40)
4 | shirtdress | $49 (Orig. $98)
5 | colorblock leather pouch | $20 (Orig. $45)
6 | woven-back swing tee | $19 (Orig. $45)
7 | pencil skirt in tipped wool | $30 (Orig. $95)
8 | colorblock crepe top | $34 (Orig. $70)
9 | metallic wedges | $40 (Orig. $118)

I have those wedges in the bronzed clay color and they are far and away my most comfortable work shoes. Do you have your eye on anything great?

Must Have: Forever 21 Knee Length Skirts

Forever 21 is really hit and miss when it comes to knee length skirts and dresses. Luckily they have a great selection right now and all of them are under $20!

 

1 - Abstract Brocade Print Skirt | 2 - Pleated Midi Skirt | 3 - Knee-Length Pleated Skirt 

4 - Floral Chiffon Skirt | 5 - Faux Leather Pencil Skirt | 6 - Crosshatch Knee-Length Skirt 

7 - Marled Knit A-Line Skirt | 8 - Button-Front Floral Midi Skirt | 9 - Mirrored Floral Pencil Skirt  

I don't know about you but I think that mirrored floral skirt is the bee's knees.

Must Have: Camel

Camel is having a moment right now. It's been years since I have worn or wanted to wear camel but all the sudden I'm all heart eye emoji over it. It's warm, classic and chic. Here are my favorite finds under $50:

1 - Felt Hat | 2 - Zippered Faux Leather Moto Jacket | 3 - Fine Rib Funnel Infinity Scarf

4 - Chiffon Paneled Sweater | 5 - Midi Skater Skirt | 6 - Boxy Woven Striped Top 

7 - Fitted Jacket | 8 - Stand Collar Swing Coat

Spied: Stripe Panel Skirt

Several months ago, when I had just had a baby but I still looked pregnant, I got rid of a lot of my skirts thinking that I would never fit into them again. (At the time I could only fit into my husband's t-shirts and maternity yoga pants, so my clothing prospects looked pretty bleak.)

Fast forward to today, and I have almost nothing to wear to church. Every week I look in my closet and hope some new, appropriate, nursing-friendly outfit has found its way inside, but I end up cycling through the same one skirt and one maxi dress I own Sunday after Sunday. It's safe to say that it wouldn't hurt for me to have a few more skirts in my wardrobe.

I found this one (on sale!) and absolutely love it. The pattern is flattering and interesting, the colors are incredibly versatile, and overall it feels fresh.

JOA Panel Skirt, $44.97

Here are a few more skirts I wouldn't mind owning, all under $50:

floral rose print || textured botanical print || blue floral print

colorblock skirt || eyelash lace panel skirt || stripe skirt || modern pencil skirt

midi vintage skirt || woven midi skirt in crepe || full skirt in indigo

Is it something you would wear? I almost never wear skirts or dresses during the week, so I have a hard time spending money on them, but tell me this - how many church outfits do you own? How many would you like to own? For me, two is most definitely not enough.

By fashion contributor Mary.

Sale: Old Navy {Extra 20% Off}

Old Navy is having a such a great sale right now. So many of their summer items are already marked down to under $10, and they're currently offering 20% off your entire purchase with the discount code SAVE. Seriously, now is the time to stock up on knee-length shorts for next year (some are less than six dollars!) while you also browse some of their amazing fall styles (skinny cords, anyone?). Be sure to shop this weekend - the discount code expires on Monday!



1 | Striped hooded pullover | $7.98 (Orig. $24.94)
2 | Jersey pencil skirt | $19.95 (Orig. $26.94)
3 | Floral gauze scarf | $11.20 (Orig. $16.94)
4 | The sweetheart denim bermudas (11") | $5.59 (Orig. $24.94)
5 | Sueded D'Orsay flats | $9.58 (Orig. $24.94)
6 | Striped-pocket tee | $12.80 (Orig. $19.94)
7 | 3/4-sleeve maxi dress | $9.58 (Orig. $34.94)
8 | The boyfriend skinny cord | $27.20 (Orig. $34.94)
9 | Beach-graphic oversized tee | $8.79 (Orig. $16.94)

Anything you would grab? I'm especially loving numbers 2, 3, 5 and 8.

By fashion contributor Mary.

Must Have: Vibrant Prints

Geometrics and bright colors have been everywhere this year. Forever 21 has a great collection of bold prints right now and everything is under $30. Here are my favorite finds.

1 - Tribal Print Shift Dress | 2 - Southwestern Geo Print Smock Top | 3 - Chiffon Printed Maxi Skirt

 

4 - Floral Print Midi Skirt | 5 - Knit Tribal Print Skirt | 6 -Tribal Print Midi Skirt

7 - Kaleidoscope Woven Tee | 8 - Pleated Floral Mandala Trousers | 9 - Tribal Print Empire Dress

 

10 - Tribal Print Maxi Skirt | 11 - Kaleidoscope Woven Trousers | 12 - Scarf-Print Pencil Skirt

Go Get It: H&M {No. 11}

H&M always has such great options. I am constantly surprised at the awesome accessories and blouses. And I just love that they have knee length skirts almost all the time. Here are a few of my favorite things in stock right now.

1 | Slim-fit Jeans | $20
2 | Pleated Skirt | $50
3 | Short Necklace | $18
4 | Pleated Skirt | $35
5 | Satin Blouse | $18
6 | Pencil Skirt | $35
7 | Knit Top | $15
8 | Patterned Maxi Dress | $40
9 | Jersey Top | $10

Must Have: Knee Length Skirts

Forever 21 is really hit and miss on their skirt lengths. Sometimes I have a hard time finding one I would wear - but right now? They have tons of options:

1 | Rustic Romance A-Line Skirt | $27.80
2 | Floral Print Pencil Skirt | $17.80
3 | Blocked Stripe Midi Skirt | $17.80
4 | Accordion Lace Paneled Midi Skirt | $24.80
5 | Tropical Pleated Midi Skirt | $22.80
6 | Woven A-Line Skirt | $14.80
7 | Button-Front Midi Skirt | $17.80
8 | Lace-Trimmed Skirt | $19.80
9 | Athletic-Inspired Pencil Skirt | $11 (Orig. $15.80)
10 | Buttoned Floral Midi Skirt | $24.80
11 | Vibrant Tribal Print Skirt | $17.80
12 | Island Print A-Line Skirt | $22.80

Sale: J.Crew {30-50% Off}

J.Crew is offering 30% off their sale section (with final sale items at 50% off!) It's taking all my self control not to buy it all up. Here are a few of my favorite things:

1 | merino baseball sweater in scallop intarsia |$49 (Orig. $89)
2 | silk dress in antique floral | $56 (Orig. $188)
3 | piped silk tee | $49 (Orig. $98)
4 | o-ring braided belt | $23 (Orig. $42)
5 | drapey crepe pencil skirt | $42 (Orig. $120)
6 | airy summer straw hat | $18 (Orig. $33)
7 | embroidered buttoned top | $49 (Orig. $89)
8 | tiered dress in blurred floral | $56 (Orig. $118)
9 | embroidered merino sweater | $25 (Orig. $89)

Go Get It: Target {No. 10}

Target's clothing section is always on point. I mean, you know this, we all know this. It is simultaneously the reason I both always want to go to Target for diapers and avoid the place at all costs.

1 | Short Sleeve Colorblock Top | $23
2 | Shauna Huarache Sandal | $16 (Orig. $20)
3 | Tulip Maxi Skirt | $20
4 | Floral Print Scarf | $17
5 | Woven Maxi Dress | $33
6 | Printed Longsleeve Blouse | $17.50 (Orig. $25)
7 | White High Waisted Skinny Denim | $33
8 | Simone Block Heel Sandal | $28 (I have and love these)
9 | White Faux Leather Jacket | $45

I am especially into the dress (a nursing friendly maxi with sleeves, yes please). And those heels... the proportions are pretty much perfect (they also have a great name).

Spied: Therapy Floral Pencil Skirt

You guys, when floral goes out of style, I'm going to be so heartbroken. Right now, it is kind of my favorite thing about getting dressed in the morning. I want to wear it every day. I spotted this skirt and just had to share.

Therapy Floral tube skirt | $42

the top is also available (and on sale) here

Here are a few other floral skirts that I definitely want to have (under $40):

Pleated Midi Skirt In Neon Floral Print 

Floral Pencil Skirt (my fave)

River Island Floral Printed Skirt 

Pencil Skirt in Hawaiian Print 

Peplum Pencil Skirt In Floral Print (on sale)

Floral Quilted Skirt 

Mya Floral Full Midi Skirt 

Are you as into floral as I am this spring?

Inspired: J.Crew Factory (+30-50% Off)

J.Crew Factory's latest group of outfits have me itching to wear skirts and shorts every day. We are so close, I can taste it. This emerald floral is one of my favorite prints from J.Crew this year and the factory options (here, here and here) are machine washable (hooray!).

Right now, J.Crew Factory is offering 30% off  (with select items 50% off) their sale items. 

Here are a few of my favorites:

Merino tipped side-panel V-neck sweater (50% off)

Lace-sleeve top 

Embroidered merino sweater (50% off)

Stacked flowers necklace

Military pocket shirt (50% off)

Linen these are the days tee

I know it's a bit late to buy sweaters, but I find working in an overly air conditioned office is a great place to wear spring sweaters all summer long.

Go Get It: Loft {No. 9}

Loft has really stepped up their game lately. They are always running a sale and today they are offering 50% off all full price styles:

1 | Paisley Print Ankle Pants in Zoe Fit | $34.75 (Orig. $69.50)
2 | Drapey Chambray Softened Shirt | $27.25 (Orig. $54.50)
3 | Stripe Maxi Skirt | $34.75 (Orig. $69.50)
4 | Tab Sleeve Henley Blouse | $24.75 (Orig. $49.50)
5 | Tie Neck Shirtdress | $34.75 (Orig. $69.50)
6 | Mini Ikat Print Sunwashed Tee | $12.25 (Orig. $24.50)
7 | Crochet Trim Cotton Tee | $17.25 (Orig. $34.50)
8 | Paisley Softened Shirt | $29.75 (Orig. $59.50)
9 | Star Anise Print Ankle Pants in Marisa Fit | $34.75 (Orig. $69.50)

Don't forget to enter MUSTSHOP to get the discount. 

I love so many of these things, but that shirt dress is fabulous. Have you bought anything good at Loft lately? Leave it in the comments. 

Go Get It: Forever 21 {No. 7}

Forever 21 is killing it this spring. I've already gotten my hands on this sweater and these perfect tees, and now have my eye on these pretty things:

1 | Pleats & Lace Midi Skirt | $22.80
2 | Favorite Short Sleeve Sweatshirt |  $15.80
3 | Classic Drop Leaf Earrings | $6.80
4 | Sweet Surrender Wide Leg Pants | $19.80 
5 | Goddess Floral Maxi Dress | $27.80
6 | Woven Paisley Blazer | $27.80
7 | Angular Geo Bib Necklace | $8.80
8 | Soft Florals Boxy Top | $13.80
9 | Button-Front Midi Skirt | $17.80

Have you purchased anything good from Forever 21 lately? Let us know in the comments!

Sale: J.Crew 30-50% Off

J.Crew has quite a few pretty things for sale right now (and a great extra discount to boot). I especially love the amazing deals on swimsuits. Here are my favorite finds.

1 | Drapey crepe pencil skirt | $42 (Orig. $120)
2 | Prima jersey drop-shoulder tee in stripe | $21 (Orig. $49)
3 | Lattice medallion popover | $28 (Orig. $88)
4 | Ruched underwire swing top + Glamour-girl bikini $28 (Orig. $102) 
5 | Flower fan necklace | $28 (Orig. $49)
6 | Vintage cotton silk-back tee | $28 (Orig. $55)
7 | Polka-dot swing top + Polka-dot hipster | $46 (Orig. $112)
8 | Piped Andie chino | $25 (Orig. $98)
9 | Peasant top in flowerpatch print | $28 (Orig. $90) 
10 | Watercolor ruched halter tank | $32 (Orig. $98)
11 | Pearls and ribbons necklace | $21 (Orig. $40)
12 | Lattice medallion underwire tank | $24 (Orig. $115)

Don't forget to enter FRESHSALE to get an extra 30-50% off.

Spied: Asos Pencil Skirt in Stripe

Spring brings me all sorts of wardrobe tendencies. Floral and more floral, maxi dresses, and every pencil skirt I can get my hands on. Here's a pretty one I wanted to share. 

Asos Pencil Skirt in Stripe | $29.35 (Orig. $52.68)

ASOS has quite a few knee length skirts around $40 right now.
Here are a few good ones: 

Pencil Skirt in Printed Leather Look (very cool)

Wrap Pencil Skirt 

Linen Pencil Skirt with Belt (supa pretty)

Peplum Pencil Skirt In Floral Print 

Full Midi Skirt 

Midi Denim Seamed Tube Skirt in Dark Wash (great deal)

High Waisted Pencil Skirt

Asos is offering an extra 20% off sale items right now with code XTRA20 and
they always offer free shipping and returns.

Must Have: Asos Knee Length Skirts

I am getting so ready for bare leg weather. I am sure the unusually warm weather we have had in Utah is a fluke and we'll have several snow storms before I can really dig into my summer wardrobe. In the mean time, I'll dream about wearing one of these (all under $40!):

1 - Pencil Skirt In Color Block
2 - A-Line Skirt in Leather Look
3 - Selected Maxima Skirt
4 - Belted Pencil Skirt in Longer Length
5 - CURVE Exclusive Midi Skirt In Stripe
6 - Skirt In Abstract Print With Fluro Binding
7 - Full Midi Skirt
8 - Pencil Skirt with Leather Look Front
9 - Check Print Pencil Skirt

Don't forget Asos offers free shipping and returns on all orders! 

Must Have: Asos Modest Skirts

We are a long way off of spring but I am still itching for a few new skirts. Asos always pleasantly surprises me with their selection of knee length options.

All of these are under $45:

1 - Full Midi Skirt
2 - Longline Kilt Midi Skirt
3 - Pleated Midi Skirt In Neon Floral Print
4 - Midi Skirt in Tweed Check with Pockets
5 - Exclusive Leather Look Pintuck Pleated Midi Skirt
6 - Midi Skirt with Box Pleats
7 - Midi Skirt with Stitch Waist Detail
8 - Whitney Eve Floaty Midi Skirt
9 - Coated Midi Skirt with Pleats

I think 2, 4, & 8 are my favorites. Don't forget Asos offers free shipping and returns on all orders!

Spied: Sequin Pencil Skirt

I do not have any occasion to wear sequins this new years eve - I don't know that I have ever had a reason to wear sequins on new years. This in no way keeps me from wanting all the shiny things. I found this skirt and thought I would share because it's a sequin skirt that isn't mini for under $25 - tough to find, I can tell you.

Plush Sequin Elastic Waist Skirt

Here are a few other shiny things that would be a great addition to any wardrobe:

Sequin Knit Cardigan

Sequin Blouse in White & Black

Sequins Jacket (major sale)

Crystals Sequins Satin-Finish Blouse

Rows of SequinsTop

Must Have: Tartan

I am so into plaid right now and I know I'm not alone. I just love this J.Crew shirt and scarf combo. Mixing plaids can be incredibly chic when it's done right. Here are a few pieces to try it out with. 

1 - Printed Woolen Flat - $19.00 (orig. $29.00)
2 - Italian Grid Plaid Cejon Scarf - $24.99 (orig. $34.00)
3 - MNG Plaid Blouse - $24.99 (orig. $35.00)
4 - Fashion Grid Casual Pant - $28.20
5 - Navy Plaid Blazer - $34.99 (I got mine in-store for $24)
6 - Retro Plaid Pencil Skirt - $17.80

I am especially impressed with that pencil skirt.

What do you think about mixing plaids? Would you attempt it?