Delia's Sale!

Etsy Wednesday

Here is our Etsy artist of the week! With winter quickly approaching, The Crafty Bargain Basement has great winter scarfs, hats, and other winter accessories to help go along with any wardrobe. Enjoy!

Sports Team Friday!

Another sports team Friday! This week: black and gold

Black and Yellow by thriftyyuppie featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Charlotte Russe skirt, $23
Forever21 skirt, $18
Forever21 cardigan, $14
Target.com shoes, $23
Aldoshoes.com tote bag, $32

Look for Less

Thanks for waiting for me to return! Here is a new "look for less." This is based on a look put together on Anthropologie's website



And here is how to get this look for less!

Look for Less 2 by thriftyyuppie featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Forever21 dress, $25
Charlotte Russe blouse, $11
Unlisted shoes, $45
Old Navy tights, $9.50
Forever21 belt, $6.80

I apologize for having taken a small break from posting. Work has been extremely busy these past few weeks and my fiance and I are closing on our new house this week! Daily updates should resume next week. Thanks for your patience!

Monday Sales!

6pm is having a great sale today on RSVP shoes! All pairs are only $9.95! Click here to check it out

Etsy Wednesday

Today's Etsy store is TROUW. They sell handmade/re-worked jewelry that is chic and great for the workplace! Enjoy :)

Steve Madden 65% off!

6pm.com is having a sale where a ton of their Steve Madden shoes are 65% off. What a great time to stock up on some great fall and winter styles!

Necklace Piece

A strong necklace can make a statement or brighten up an otherwise bland outfit. They go perfect with cardigans or cableknits. Kohl's has a pretty nice accessories diversified list. Click here to take a look!

Sports Team Friday!

As I am a Bears fan, orange and blue are my colors of choice. Hope you enjoy the picks this week! Let me know your thoughts.

Blue and Orange by thriftyyuppie featuring J Crew shoes

The Office Thursdays

In honor of a new episode of "The Office" tonight, here is a chic Angela look.

Angela Chic by thriftyyuppie featuring GAP

Nine West Friends and Family

To print the store coupon, click here

Wednesday is Etsy Day

This week's Etsy profile is Life's Roses. Cute and reasonable paper products for thank you notes, greeting cards, gift tags as well as unique jewelry.

ideeli!

Calvin Klein handbags are on sale today at ideeli! A great way to invest in an important wardrobe piece!

Sports Team Friday!

Dedicated to those MLB fans whose teams are still in the running...

Red and Blue by thriftyyuppie featuring Old Navy

ideeli -- Kennth Cole!

Great items from Kenneth Cole on sale today at ideeli! The site is by invitation only so please click on the link on the side if you would like an invitation. Enjoy!

Dwight Schrute Chic (yes!)

In honor of The Office tonight, here is another look. Dwight Schrute? Yup!

Dwight Schrute by thriftyyuppie featuring Old Navy

The better eBay: Etsy!

Etsy is a great website that, in my opinion, not enough people know about.

Every Wednesday (or at least ever week) I'm going to try and post a new store on Etsy. Here a few great ideas for the work traveler that has a lot of items in a bag that may get damaged or lost while going through the hustle and bustle of the airport.

BlackBerry, iPod, cell phone case: Kapom Crafts

laptop totes and cord holders: Bertie's Closet

Skinny Belts

Skinny belts appear to be all the rage. If you wore them with jeans or shorts in the summer, don't store them away for the winter! They go well over cardigans for a work-appropriate look. Check out these celebrity looks.




Also, here are some skinny belts in a wide range of colors and styles for $20 or less!

ideeli!

Marc New York is on sale today at ideeli. Great deals in store! It is by invitation only. If you would like to join, click here

Sports Team Friday/Monday!

Instead of Sports Team Friday, we're having Sports Team Monday in honor of Monday Night Football. Here are some pieces and looks to go with your favorite team. Here are some looks for both the Vikings and the Packers.

Purple and Gold by thriftyyuppie featuring Forever21

Green and Yellow by thriftyyuppie featuring Old Navy

Oxfords: Love 'em or Hate 'em?

poll by twiigs.com

Andy Bernard Chic

In honor of "The Office" tonight, I wanted to give a shout out to Andy Bernard. He has an obvious east coast style to go with his Cornell background. I love the style so I wanted to give a female twist on the look, staying within a reasonable budget. Let me know what you think...

Andy Bernard by thriftyyuppie featuring J Crew

Celebrity Look for Less

Victoria Beckham "Look for Less" by In Style magazine.

Theory Boutique at Rue La La

Today Theory is at Rue La La. They always have a lot of good basics for the work wardrobe. Rue La La is by invitation only. If you would like one, click here

ideeli!

Ironically, I am wearing my Ellen Tracy dress at the office on the day this sale is at ideeli! It is by invitation only. If you would like to join, click here

Look for Less

I always am in love with J Crew shoe styles but am never a fan of the price. $100+ for ballet flats just doesn't fit into my budget. Here are a few J Crew shoe looks for less!

J Crew Flats by kpauls featuring J Crew shoes

Sports Team Friday!

With all of the football festivities approaching over the weekend, Friday is a perfect day to show some team spirit! Whether it is your alma mater or or you favorite NFL team, football is a popular topic in the workplace. Every Friday I'm going to try and post a new work-appropriate clothing to go along with your favorite team. This week is green and white...

Green and White by kpauls featuring J Crew

Tommy Bahama at ideeli

I know I've mentioned ideeli a bunch of times before. They are currently having a sale on Tommy Bahama stuff including watches, luggage, and linens. If you'd like a piece of the action, please feel free to join through an invitation from me by clicking here

Commuter Kicks

Whether I lived in the city or suburbs, my feet beg me to wear comfortable shoes on the way to and from the office. Many women/men/commuters wear the bulky white cross-trainer gym shoes that clash with any outfit besides sweat pants. Here are some great alternatives for comfy shoes to wear to the office while your heels are stored safely in your bag or under your cubicle desk.

Carson's Goodwill Sale!

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: Bring Your Donations Into Our Stores And Receive A Coupon For Every Piece Of Apparel Or Home Textiles You Donate!

Discount Details For Goodwill Sale
Wednesday, September 16 Through Tuesday, September 29

Save an extra 20% on regular and sale price apparel, accessories, footwear, intimate apparel, ladies' and men's outerwear and suits, men's tailored clothing; save an extra 15% on regular and sale price fragrances, cosmetics, home store and luggage; save an extra 10% on regular and sale price toys, The Sharper Image, Tech Trek, electronics, small electrics, health & wellness, furniture, mattresses, furniture accessories and area rugs.

Sports Team Friday!

With all of the football festivities approaching over the weekend, Friday is a perfect day to show some team spirit! Whether it is your alma mater or or you favorite NFL team, football is a popular topic in the workplace. Every Friday I'm going to try and post a new work-appropriate clothing to go along with your favorite team. This week is blue and white...

Blue and White by kpauls featuring GAP

Office High Fashion

Ankle boots seem to be very popular and suede is a favorite fall fabric. Here are some affordable, cute ankle boot ideas that would go great with a skirt and tights!

Simple Fall Look

Here is a look I put together to go along with my tights post from yesterday.

1) Rolled Sleeve Button Front Shirt with Smocking for $39.50 at Ann Taylor Loft

2) Women's Essential Pencil Skirt for $29.50 at Old Navy

3) Apt. 9® Lace-Net Tights for $4.99 at Kohl's

4) PROMOTTE for $59.97 at Steve Madden

5) AE Plum Statement Necklace for $15.50 at American Eagle Outfitters

Fall Favorite -- Tights!

With fall quickly approaching, it is now the appropriate time for tights! Some people don't find them very comfortable. However, if you shop around and try different brands, you can find one that is right for you. I find that Gap and Old Navy have the most comfortable tights. I like to wear a pretty plain outfit, spiced up with a pair of patterned tights. It is a nice way to bring some style and flair into the workplace without going overboard.

Gap Cords on Sale!!

Cords are such a versatile piece in the fall and winter. They can be casual, casual Friday, or even fit into a business casual wardrobe. Gap is currently having an online sale on them and I highly suggest picking up a neutral pair if you're a fan of Gap's style and fit. Great alternatives to Gap are Old Navy (if you're looking for something a bit cheaper) or Delia's.

Top 10 Essentials

Item [10]: The Trench Coat

If traveling for business to various places, you never know what the weather might be. Along with every day use, a great trench coat is essential! All of these are listed for under $200. Target and Old Navy also have great trench coat deals for less than $50. No matter what your budget is, you can find something great in your price range

Calvin Klein at ideeli

If you would like to join ideeli, here is your invitation... The "2nd row" membership is free and that allows you access to the boutiques at 11:00am (CST) every day. "1st row" membership is available at a cost and that allows you access to the boutiques at 10:00am (CST), before everyone else. Enjoy and happy shopping!!

Free Shipping -- Banana Republic

Free Shipping! At Banana, $75 is pretty easy to spend. Happy shopping!

Top 10 Essentials

Item [9]: The Laptop Tote

While traveling and heading to meetings or interviews, it is important to have a nice bag that will be able to carry a laptop and various other files and paperwork. All of the totes listed above are under $200. This may seem like a large pricetag, but a good tote is more of an investment. You can have it for years and use it everywhere you go.

ideeli!

ideeli works very similarly to RueLaLa (which I have mentioned several times) in that it is by invitation only. They are having a sale today on Anne Klein suits. If you don't own a suit or have considered purchasing another one, I can speak from personal experience that Anne Klein suits are WONDERFUL. The material travels well (especially crammed into a carry-on) and is high quality.



If you would like to join ideeli, here is your invitation... The "2nd row" membership is free and that allows you access to the boutiques at 11:00am (CST) every day. "1st row" membership is available at a cost and that allows you access to the boutiques at 10:00am (CST), before everyone else. Enjoy and happy shopping!!

Top 10 Essentials

Item [8] The Polo Shirt


For any office, polo shirts are a summertime essential. They go nicely with jeans for casual Friday or can be worn with dress pants throughout the week. They can go tucked-in or un-tucked, depending on your style and what works best with your body type. All of the polos listed above are $30 or less. With so many great available options out there, there really isn't a need to spend any more than that in order to get a quality item.

Lots of great Old Navy sales going on this weekend!

Top 10 Essentials

Item [7]: The Sweater Vest
A sweater vest or "shell" can completely change a look or outfit. I am a huuuuuge advocate for these and think they are essential as a plain shell or argyle classic!

Top 10 Essentials

Item [6]: The Red Shoe
This item is a bit more creative but is pretty essential. Most of the easiest work items are black, white, or black and white. By having a red shoe, it adds a great (and unexpected) pop of color to an otherwise "blah" outfit.

25% off at Banana Republic

Top 10 Essentials

Item [5]: The Blazer
I like to have a neutral colored blazer lying around my desk in case an important meeting comes up. White works best in the summer as it is crisp, clean, and matches both black and brown. Grey would work great in winter as it also goes with black or brown. However, you can never really go wrong with any neutral color.

Top 10 Essentials

Item [4]: The White Button Down Shirt

Old Navy Deal!

Top 10 Essentials

With office temperatures ranging from freezing cold in the summer to boiling hot in the winter, it is nice to keep a cardigan at your desk for the unexpected temperature. Gray or blue are great colors because they goes with both black and brown. Here are some great reasonably priced cardigan ideas.

Item [3]: The Cardigan

And don't forget to look at your local mall. Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Delia's, and other teen-type stores can have great "plain" items on clearance (as these colors and lack of patterns are much to bland for today's teenager).

Top 10 Essentials

Item [2]: The Suit Dress... I am a huge fan of these types of dresses. You can toss a cardigan over the dress, under the belt for a more fashionable look. Also, a collared shirt (short or long sleeved, depending on the season) goes great underneath. A neutral color works best (black/white/brown/gray) which allows for more versatility and accessorizing. Here are some great ideas for under $175.

Rue La La!

Lately Rue La La has been having some great deals for the working yuppie! MaxMara today. As always, the site is by invitation only and feel free to use an invitation from me.

Professional Wardrobe Essentials

I'm going to start a new series of entries. For the next 10 blogs, I'm going to post essential items that help make up a great professional wardrobe.

Item [1]: The Pencil Skirt

Rue La La!

Cole Haan accessories, shoes, and outerwear is on sale today at Rue La La. Their website is by invitation only. Enjoy!

Red Eye Article

In today's Chicago Tribune Red Eye newspaper, the following article was posted. I thought I would pass this on to you as style on a budget continues to be a trend in our current economy. Enjoy!

Nine West -- Free Shipping!

Nine West currently has free shipping on their website all week!

Casual Fridays!

I'm a huge fan of American Eagle's jeans. I love the way they fit and the length they give.

Another Delia's Sale!

I just got another Delia's email and I'm passing on this great coupon code to you! I'm not sure if any of you have ordered from Delia's before, but their clothes tend to run a little small. (I'm usually a small but in their clothes I usually will get a medium.) Here's the list of items shown above
1) Susanna Skirt for $34.50
2) Skinny Braided Belt for $24.50
3) Alyssa Shirt Dress for $44.50
4) Janelle Embroidered Top for $34.50
5) Elsa Quilted Sunglasses for $12.50
6) Charlotte Hobo for $34.50
7) Allie Buff-Check Flat for $39.50

Rue La La!

Dolce and Gabbana accessories today at Rue La La. Rue La La is by invitation only. If you are interested in joining, click here for an invitation from me...

Fun Run

As it is summer and there are usually various 5ks, half marathons, and fun runs around the area (including company-sponsored events), I thought I would post some running stuff! I am usually very against Kohl's. Their clothes fit weird and I can never find anything in my size. However, they are a goldmine for athletic apparel as Kohl's is ALWAYS having a sale. Here are all things found at Kohl's for under $30.

One Piece Suits

So the one-piece bathing suit for people under 30 may be frowned upon by most. However, some offices have beach parties and I'm not that comfortable with firm principals seeing my tattoo or navel! In these cases, I feel a cute one-piece is definitely the way to go! As swim season is coming to a close and most-to-all bathing suits are on sale, now is the time to search the racks and find a cute one! Here are some suits I really like that will be flattering on many different figures!

Women's Mix-and-Match Halter Tankinis at Old Navy
Women's Floral-Print Swimsuit at Old Navy
Xhilaration® One Piece Swim Suit - Purple at Target
Solid Boy Short One-Piece at Delia's
Liz Claiborne New York Floral Maillot Swimsuit - Calypso at Carson's
Mossimo® Solid Mix and Match Swimwear at Target

Rue La La!

If you're looking to invest in a great watch, Tourneau will be at Rue La La today. Enjoy!

Gap Sale!

Although it is the summer and winter seems so far away, this is such a great deal, it is worth getting a few basics now!

Delia's Deals

Delia's is having a sale, 15% off your entire purchase. Here are some items currently on the site that would fit nicely into the summer work wardrobe rotation.
1) Cleo Knit Dress $39.50
2) Lorraine Dress $44.50
3) Janine Knit Dress $39.50
4) Bianca Knit Dress $39.50
5) Carrie Waist Belt $19.50
6) Luca Pocket Bag $49.50
7) Emily Chiffon Tunic $39.50
8) Toni Crochet Yoke Tank $22.50
9) Arielle Girlfriend Cardigan $39.50