From Summer Wedding to Office Meeting

Now it is "wedding season" and lots of girls are stuck buying bridesmaids dresses. Here are some ideas of what do you with that dress, after the wedding is over! All of the dresses shown were taken directly from the David's Bridal website.



LOOK 1
1) Rhinestone Pendant Necklace for $15.50 at American Eagle Outfitters
2) Brushed Feather Cardigan for $19.80 at Forever21
3) Bueno Patent Croc Ring Tote for $24.99 at Target
4) Women's Mossimo® Verity Platform Pump for $29.99 at Target



LOOK 2
1) White stretch fitted shirt for $44.00 at Gap
2) Jokers for $79.00 at Nine West
3) Tapered Wooden Ring for $5.80 at Forever21
4) Melie Bianco Double Handle Rouche for $95 available at Piperlime



LOOK 3
1) Women's Cotton Twill One-Button Blazers for $39.50 at Old Navy
2) Smoke Bauble Necklace for $15.50 at American Eagle Outfitters
3) Crepe Rose Headband for $3.80 at Forever21
4) Tofu for $79.00 at Nine West

Say Hello To Peep Toes

I have gone back and forth with the idea of peep toe shoes at the office, but I think they have finally won me over. Nine West shoes are always a classic because they are comfortable, affordable, and durable. Right now they are having a deal where there is free shipping on any order over $50. If you don't have a Nine West store near you or you like the size selection online, now is your time to buy! Here are the names of the shoes listed above.
1 Bonfire
2 Fender
3 Zephyr
4 Rookie
5 Myles
6 James

VS Sale

Victoria's Secret semi-annual sale is still going on. Some of their blouses/tops are cute and very easily worn for work or every day (if you button up an extra button or two...)

Casual Friday

The Gap is having an in-store sale on jeans this weekend. If you're a fan of these types of jeans, now is your time to buy a new pair (or 2)...

Rue La La

Taryn Rose boutique today at Rue La La. The preview showed some cute flats, wedges, and sandals that will all be available at a discount price. Rue La La is by invite only so please feel free to click here to join!

Gap Sale!

Everyday Dresses

Everyday Dresses by kpauls featuring Old Navy

On the walk to work this morning, I looked around in the scorching Chicago heat and wished I was wearing a dress to work. Here are some cute dress options that are appropriate and won't break the bank!!

Delia's Clearnace

Delia's just added a new items to their clearance list. They have some pretty cute items ranging from $7.99-$29.99 in the list below. And you can get free shipping on any order over $75 (use code DXG) if you order by July 2, 2009!

1) Kathryn Knit Dress for $14.99
2) Rebecca Holiday Bracelet for $7.99
3) Mylie Shirtdress for $29.99
4) Lucille Metallic Flat for $14.99
5) Andrea Ruffle Shirt for $14.99
6) Sandie Ballet Flat for $19.99

Summer Cardigans

Summer Sweaters by kpauls

Although the summer heat asks for short sleeves, inside the office building can sometimes be bitter cold. Here are some cute cardigan ideas to keep at your desk for days when the air conditioning seems as if it is set to "arctic"

Daytime Florals

Daytime Florals by kpauls

Florals are all the rage this spring and summer. Here are some cute, affordable pieces perfect for a rainy day when you want to spice up your wardrobe with something sunny!

AE Clearance

I just received an email from American Eagle with a 60% off clearance flyer! They have some cute shirts on sale but I'm sure the good colors and sizes will go fast! They also have some cute accessories on their site as well. www.ae.com

1) AE Textured Favorite Shirt for $19.95

2) AE Striped Favorite Shirt for $19.95

3) AE Garment Dyed Shirt for $19.95

Discounts

J. Crew: 15% off any in-store purchase with student ID. (This includes any clearance or sale items as well!)

Ann Taylor Loft: 15% discount for teachers with your school ID

Tip: Whenever making a purchase online, be sure to Google the store and the words "discount code" or "coupon code" to see if you can get an additional 15% or possibly free shipping. It is always worth a double check before clicking that "submit" button!

Rainy Day Essentials

Here in Chicago it feels as if it has been raining for weeks!! I'm sure other parts of the country feel the same way. Here are some great finds for a rainy day...

1) Merona® Rain Jacket with Hood White/Dots available at Target for $34.99

2) Printed tie-front wellies at J. Crew for $49.50

3) Peacock Feather Umbrella at Forever 21 for $6.80

4) W K Jacket at The North Face for $179.00

5) Hunter® Wellington boots available at J. Crew for $115.00

Theory today at Rue La La

Theory boutique is appearing today at Rue La La. They always have great deals and a wide variety of nice work clothing for men and women. The site is only available by invitation only. Please feel free to click here for an invitation from me.

Going Green

I just went to Walgreens this morning and got a really great deal! Now that "going green" is the new trend, pretty much every store has tote bags available for $1 or more. I found this coupon in the Walgreens paper offering 3 totes for $1 when they are usually $1 each. It is a great deal for anyone looking to cut down on the extremely wasteful plastic bags! This deal is good through Saturday, 6/20.

Weekend Getaway

Rue La La today is offering cheap deals for getaways in Nantucket. This site offers many great deals but you must be a member in order to view their current boutiques. If you would like to be a member of the site, click here for an invitation from me.

Summer Ruffles

Charlotte Russe is having an online sale, buy 3 tops and get free shipping! Here are some ruffly summer work shirts that are affordable and look great! All of the prices and names below are directly from CharlotteRusse.com

1) Striped Ruffle Blouse $22.99

2) Ruffle Smocked Blouse $19.99

3) Belted Ruffle Blouse $22.99

4) Pleated Ruffle Blouse $19.99

5) Ruffle Blouse $16.99

6) Ruffle Tie Blouse $19.99

J. Crew Sale

J. Crew is having a "secret" sale. Although you have to spend a large amount in order to get the discount, J. Crew has a lot of good basics that will last a lifetime in any work wardrobe. A splurge here and there is worth it in the long run due to the higher quality of products. Not to mention, sometimes they have some pretty wickedly cheap sale items!

Banana Republic 30% Off Sale

Banana Republic is a great place for basics. This sale runs throughout the weekend (ending 6/12)--feel free to take advantage!

Summer at the Office

I always find it difficult to find work-appropriate outfits for summer that aren't the same old polo shirt and dress pants. Here is a nice outfit with a bit of color so everything isn't so black and white...

1) Ruffle Blouse from Forever 21 for $22.50

2) "Jai" Nine West shoes available at Carson's for $32.99

3) Old Navy Women's Stretch Capris for $15.00

4) Sterling Silver Knot Stud Earrings available at Kohl's on sale for $9.99

5) Hayden Harnett Ibiza Convertible Flight Tote available at Piperlime for $200.00

Summer Work Outing

It is summer and time for summer work outings! Our outing this year (as it was last year) is at a golf course. I tried to think of an outfit to wear that was appropriate for the golf course with a high level of comfort. Here is a cheap outfit idea great for a summer work outing or a quick 9 holes over the weekend!

1) J. Crew Parisian polo for $14.99, down from $39.50

2) Deena & Ozzy Military Hat from Urban Outfitters for $14.99, down from $24.00

3) American Eagle Crystal Drop Earrings for $12.50

4) Women's Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Bermudas from Old Navy for $24.50

5) Old Navy Women's Printed Canvas Hobo for $14.50

6) Puma Sabadella for $72.95

Adidas Sale

Adidas has some good deals on their website for athletic apparel on sale. I haven't had much luck finding good sale items in their store so it looks like the web is the best place. I just got an email regarding this sale today so the best deals are sure to go fast!

J. Crew Steal!!

J. Crew pique polo shirts are on sale for $14.99 down from $39.50 both online and in-store. Their polos are of nice quality and they have a variety of colors available. They've been on sale for a few weeks now so I'm not sure when it will end. I stocked up for the summer and you should too!

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog. I hope to make posts daily while work is slow. When things pick up, I will be sure to post on a weekly basis--or whenever there is a great deal! I have created this website to hopefully pass on some great deals and ideas to other working professionals who don't have a lot of money but want to look great and put-together.