Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A preppy staple

Right now Nordstrom has a great shoe sale going on!  I don't need a whole lot for this fall, but these Sperry Top-Siders caught my eye.

 Sperry Top-Sider Butterfly Fish Boat Shoe in navy- $52.90, marked down from $79.95.

 
What preppy can live without a pair of Top-Siders ready to go in the closet?  I love the madras plaid on the navy, but that's a given.

Nordstrom also offers free shipping and returns, so if you're unsure of sizing, you can always order a couple of sizes and try them on in the comfort of your own home!

Happy shopping!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Tuesday afternoon daydreaming

Want:



If you join the Kate Spade mailing list (form is on the bottom right of the Kate Spade home page), they will send you a 15% off, one time use code.  This combined with free shipping brings the bag down to $192.25.  Note that the new customer e-mail code is only good for 2 weeks after signing up for the e-mail list, so get that credit card ready after signing up!

Got your heart set on a full-price bag?  Use the code FALLBAG11, and you'll save 20% (expires Sept. 4).  This is a stackable code, meaning you can use it alongside the new customer e-mail 15% off coupon mentioned above.

Happy shopping!!

J.Crew Factory Store Coupon: 20% off $125 or more

Today J.Crew sent out an offer for an extra 20% off of any purchase of $125 or more, in store.  I believe this is stackable on top of any in-store discounts on specific items, as well as stackable with the student and educator discount of 15%.


Just print out this picture to get the bar code on the bottom, and shop away!  The offer begins on Thursday, and expires September 25.  Get your Labor Day shopping trip in with this coupon!

J.Crew Full Price Lovelies

I'll be waiting for a markdown on these beauties soon!  Until then, I will admire from behind the Macbook screen...

No. 2 Pencil skirt in vintage tweed (navy) - $148

I love pencil skirts, navy blue, and tweed.  Enough said about this item!!



I read that wedges are back this season, which I couldn't be happier about!  I am so much steadier on a wedge than a four inch heel.  Also, a nude color will be great to invest in - I only have an open-toe wedge in a nude.


Don't you just picture yourself curled up in front of a fireplace with a good book and a glass of wine when you look at this sweater?  It's enough to make it feel almost fall-like in Nashville right now!  


Adorable with the puff sleeves - this blouse can easily go from the office to happy hour.  


Anything you're willing to pay full price for on the J. Crew website right now?  I'm crossing my fingers for a %-off full price items code to show up within a few weeks!

Happy shopping!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Nordstrom offers free shipping & returns: yay!!

Today Nordstrom made a big announcement: free shipping and free returns, all the time, with no minimum!  Yay!


I love, love, love Nordstrom for their exceptional customer service that goes along with a fantastic selection.  Nordstrom is getting ready to open Tennessee's first store, about two miles from where I live, so I will admittedly use this offer less than if Nordie's wasn't around the corner.  Still, I love it when a company offers this perk!  I am a huge fan of ordering things to try on in my own home - with my own accessories, shoes, etc.  

Are there any companies you wish would offer this perk (ahem, J.Crew I'm looking at you...)?

Happy (online) shopping!


Sunday, August 28, 2011

Salmon Cove on RueLaLa Boston


I love a good polo.  Today RueLaLa Boston is offering an online only deal through Salmon Cove, a Chicago-based polo and golfwear company.  $30 gets you $60 to spend at this website. 


Salmon Cove's polo collars are lined in contrasting colors, which I think is adorable.  They also have cute tote bags and accessories for men and women.  The canvas totes are currently on sale for $29.50, marked down from $59.



Head on over to RueLaLa Boston and score this half price gift certificate!  Orders over $100 ship free, and orders under $100 ship for a flat rate of $9.95.  Need an invite?  Click here.

Happy shopping!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Anthropologie: Free shipping & returns through September



Anthropologie recently updated their website to include free shipping and returns though the end of September, no code needed.  This is a great addition, as Anthro's website is usually a small fortune for shipping.  I live about a mile from my local Anthro but parking and crowds can be crazy, so I do prefer to shop online.  I ordered these two tops:

Loosened Shelby blouse in navy - $58
I can't wait for this top to arrive.  It gets great reviews, and I love the print.

Pointilist Pond Blouse - $49.95, marked down from $88.00


I think this will look adorable worn with the J.Crew Pencil Skirt in Superfine Cotton (navy).



Happy shopping!!

Friday, August 26, 2011

RueLaLa reduces their shipping charges

This week, RueLaLa unveiled their new program, The Rue 30:



I'm so happy this is offered.  When RueLaLa first launched, they charged $9.95 per order - which could be pretty steep if you decided to order more than once in a day.  For example, if you were waiting patiently for a Vineyard Vines dress (like I did once...), you would want to check out immediately to reserve your item.  Then, RueLaLa improved yet again by making the $9.95 shipping charge good for the day, so you could check out once and not worry about paying again if another boutique caught your eye after lunch.  This new program creates a $9.95 shipping charge good for 30 days, which I have no doubt will increase RueLaLa's sales.  The old shipping charge method was definitely steep, especially for small orders or even electronic orders. 

I do wonder if they will one day create some kind of shipping membership, much like Amazon Prime (which I have a membership to, and love).  It certainly seems they are testing the waters for that kind of thing.  How much would you pay for a shipping membership to RLL?  I think something like $75 or $99 would be worth it, especially if it included free return shipping to RLL.

I also love RueLaLa's Local Picks section (it makes me homesick for Boston on a daily basis) - open a Nashville boutique! 

Also, if you need an invite, click here: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/frugalprepster

Happy shopping!