It's Friday night, I'm writing this and I am brain fried. Today, I had a hair appointment I made two months ago. I was only two miles away when I realized I didn't have my wallet. I left it in the other car, the car Karl had on the complete opposite side of the state. Three cheers for Apple Pay which I used to pay for the appointment and Venmo which I used to give my stylist his tip. I came home and realized we missed our daughter's honor roll assembly that morning and as I am typing this I realize I missed a 4pm call. I am off to co-lead my daughter's Girl Scout meeting and then plan on going right to bed, hoping that my brain is functioning far better in the morning.
But in good news, I was excited to see the sneak peek video for cabi's Spring Collection because... yours truly is in it! It's why I was in LA a few weeks ago and I can't wait to share more once it is made available! I also had a little something to say about women finding fellow women too vain or too bold and it ended up pretty popular (and popular with trolls who confirmed my feelings and were promptly deleted and blocked). And I was psyched to create this holiday capsule wardrobe with Talbots. My idea I pitched to them, my choice of what to have in the capsule, and I am thrilled you all like it as much as I do. Stay tuned for outfit posts to come showcasing looks from the capsule!
Sale Alert
A lot of retailers are getting a leg up on Black Friday, starting their deals now. I recommend that unless you're looking for an InstaPot, TV, smart home gadget, or an Xbox there's no harm in shopping now while there is a good selection and likely the same deals. I will still have a big Black Friday Sale post bright and early that morning but for beforehand, these are my picks:
- Universal Standard has today, buy one piece of loungewear or activewear and get the second one for free! The items part of the deal are available at this link.
- Baublebar has 25% off full-priced items with promo code FESTIVE25 and this deal is through November 27th. This is a great place to shop for that tween, teen, or young adult who loves trendy accessories (they have fabulous personalized hair clips and phone cases and the must-have headbands), and for you if you'd like a bit of bling for the holidays or a festive pair of statement earrings to "Christmas-up" your everyday wardrobe.
- Chico's has 40% off your purchase with promo code 55748. They have some seriously fabulous holiday fashion. My friend Tonya wore this red jumpsuit on Instagram and now I think I need it. This is one of those dresses that looks so glam but is comfy and travel-friendly AND machine washable. And you can make it warm and cozy with black fleece tights and ankle boots! I own this skirt, you can see it on me in this post. I also wore it in warm weather with a black camisole as you see here. I've also worn it with a graphic tee and moto jacket! I love this gold sequined jacket not just for the holidays but many social situations. Wear with a black shell and pants, jeans and a silky cami, ivory pants and an ivory or brushed gold shell, a white button-front shirt and ankle pants and more. And I love the idea of this velvet tank and matching pants to create a custom-fitting jumpsuit plus separates to wear in a variety of ways.
- Figleaves has up to 40% on swimwear at this link. This is one of my favorite places for cute cup-sized swimwear and this is a good deal to shop on sale before summer or to prep for your winter getaway.
- Henning, the new luxury plus size clothing line, has a buy more save more promotion. Spend $200 and get 10% off, spend $400 and get 15% off, $600 and get 20% off, $800 and get 25% off, and spend $1,000 and get 30% off. Shop the collection at this link.
- Clarks, one of my favorite footwear brands for quality and fit, has an extra 30% off sale styles at this link.
- Kohl's has their friends and family sale with 25% off your order with promo code FFTAKE25. This is great for gifting classics like a FitBit, Beats headphones, and weighted blankets. This is a great deal on a Kitchen Aid mixer, and I have this exact air fryer and love it - it's also a toaster and regular oven big enough to hold a frozen pizza.
- Banana Republic has 40% off your order and no promo code is necessary. Did I order this top, these pants, and this blazer for a mix and match bunch of fabulousness for the holidays and beyond? You becha! And this cami is a good choice for those who want a bit of sparkle to wear under a blazer or cardigan. I love the color mix of this striped crewneck sweater, I have this sweater and love it untucked with skinny jeans or tucked into most anything (and it's not itchy), and this long belted faux fur is perfect for pants and dresses.
- Gap has 40% off, and it goes up to 50% off if you have their card. If you're looking for something to wear for your family photos this season, their matching collection is ace. They have more sizes in stock of the colorful striped sweater I bought (FYI I chose an XL regular).
- I swear by our Ring.com doorbells and cameras (my initial Ring doorbell review). Best Buy has a bundle we own for $120 off. The separate chime is awesome; without it, you only hear the chime through your phone. This way the phone family, even if they don't have the app, know when someone is at the door (or enters your yard). If you want just the doorbell, Amazon has it for just $99.99 with free Prime shipping.
- I love the UE Boom speaker. It's small, it's mighty with not only big sound but quality sound. It can take a beating, and look sleek. This one we have it on sale for just $69.99 at Best Buy; this is a good deal because last Black Friday I got the same one for a "deal" of $99!