My Picks from Shopbop's Biggest Sale of the Year

It's here! Shopbop's Buy More, Save More Sale, i.e Shopbop's biggest sale of the year. I always wait for this sale to get myself something special and this year is no different – I have my eye on a pair of classic over the knee boots, a faux fur jacket, or a great statement bag. Shopbop's sales are the perfect time to snag that special piece you've had your eye on, or band together with coworkers or friends to take advantage of the tiered discounts – and the perfect time to pick up something special for the holidays (like these under $50 stocking stuffers and these pretty hair clips):

[find all sale details here, some exclusions apply]

That's right, you can save up to 25% off full-price items & up to 75% off sale items with the code MORE19:

15% off orders of $200+
20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $800+

Sale code valid 11/26/2019 7:18 AM ET through 12/1/2019 11:59pm ET

I'd love to know what you're shopping for this year – let me know in the comments!

Shopping for Fall (+ Shopbop Sale!)

Despite the little hint of summer we received last weekend, I am 100% ready for fall, and it seems fall is 100% here. The leaves are changing and collecting on the sidewalks, nights have been cooler, and it seems it's officially time to swap my closet over from summer to fall and make my list of items I'd like to add to my wardrobe for the season. Perfect timing for the Shopbop Event of the Season Sale! I always look forward to Shopbop's sales because they're the perfect time to add that one special item to my closet, or join up with friends to save on seasonal must-haves. Last year I added a gorgeous White + Warren cashmere robe to my closet and this year I have my eye on a few special things...

This season, I'm on the search for the perfect animal-print bag (love these – especially those croco options), a great statement-making headband (obsessed with that polkadot number), and some modern hiking boots (what's better with dresses in fall than a classic pair of lug-soled boots?).

What makes this sale so great? It includes full-price and sale items (in fact, a pair of my favorite sunglasses are on major sale), and the more you buy, the more you save:

Take 20% off orders under $500 & 25% off orders over $500 with the code STOCKUP19

some exclusions apply
Sale valid 9/25 7:18am ET – 9/28 4am ET

Below I'm sharing a few more pieces I have my eye on (yes, I'm having a leopard print moment, I ordered those boots and the leopard print transport tote):

The Black Friday Sale I'm Shopping Early

It's probably not much of a surprise, but I'm not a huge Black Friday shopper. I like to stick to Small Biz Saturday when it comes to my holiday gift shopping, and instead use Black Friday as an opportunity to stock up on things for the upcoming year. But there's one Black Friday sale I always look forward to: Shopbop's. And guess what? Their sale starts now!

You guys know how much I love a Shopbop sale – they're the perfect chance to grab something special, like a holiday party dress to wear to all your upcoming parties, or something you've been coveting (like the incredible cashmere robe I got last time, or a sweet delicate necklace to pair with all the sweaters you'll be wearing in the months to come).

From now through Sunday 11/25, enter code MORE18 to save up to 25% off your entire order - yup, your entire order! What am I shopping for?

• Definitely looking for another pair of cool but sturdy boots since there's already snow on the ground
• Adding a few cozy sweaters to my cart because snow. Again. (love this one)
• And because you can never have too much cozy: a plush robe and probably a scarf, too

Happy shopping!

*Some exclusions apply. Sale code valid 11/20/18 7:18 AM EST - 11/25/18 11:59 PM PST All sale details here.

4 Post-Holiday Sales to Shop

How was everyone's holiday? We had a super relaxing day, filled with lots of snow - in all I believe we got 8 inches! After a big breakfast (and subsequent nap), we spent part of the day snowshoeing before visiting some friends around town. Second only to last year's solo Christmas, this might have been our most relaxing holiday yet. Today it's back to the grind, and I'm softening the blow by doing a little sale shopping. If you're doing the same, the four below should keep you occupied (psst... the Shopbop sale is killer).

Save up to 75% off at Shopbop! Use code 'JOY25' to save an additional 25% off sale pieces. Love these boots and this cozy robe

Moorea Seal is having a big end of season sale - into this pretty tank and this cozy sweater dress

Take an extra 30% off all sale items from Madewell! Including my favorite sweater and these classic boots

Take an extra 30% off all final sale items from J.Crew! Love this gorgeous sweater and these cute rain boots 

Happy Tuesday!

Spring Forward: Shopping for a New Season (+ Shopbop Sale Info)

This past Sunday Philadelphia was treated to a hint of what's to come with a bout of gorgeous, perfectly sunny, perfectly warm weather. Everyone was out, including me, lured by the promise of a nice breeze and a little vitamin D. And believe me when I tell you, it was glorious, and on the more unfortunate side, lead to an intense desire for more. More sun, more happiness from the general population, more warm weather. I'm counting down now... joining the ranks of season worshipers... chattering on about SPRING.

That's right, it's only March 1st (rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, by the way) and I'm already talking about spring and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

Right about now is when my body begins to reject the feeling of heavy wool against skin, begins to resent choosing the perfect jacket with which to combat the late winter chill. In just a few weeks, this warm weather will be the norm, and my legs can't wait for the day they can assault the world with their paleness, free from tights and too-heavy socks! I'm all in, hoarding dresses and light fabrics, and pretty colors in anticipation for the next season, and today I'm sharing my obsession with you. And for good reason! Today marks day one of Shopbop's Annual Spring Sale, the perfect time to team up with coworkers, friends, and family to take advantage of the tiered discounts. I have two pretty dresses coming my way as we speak, and I can't wait to pair them with booties and my leather jacket while I still can. Check out my picks from Shopbop and beyond.

Shown above: Black embroidered dress (options here), platform sneakers (shop here), destroyed Levi's jeans (shop here), floral dress (more here), Cleobella fringe bag (options here), Soludos black lace-up espadrilles (shop here), Enamel pins by Tuesday Bassen, PONS Avarcas classic sandal, Georgie ribbon collar

Some exclusions apply, sale runs from 12:01am est 3/1 - 11:59pm pst 3/5

How To: Update Your Closet (On A Budget)

Can you feel it? That little hint of something in the air? A new season is right around the corner (really! The first day of spring is just 17 days away!), and naturally my brain has turned to warm weather style. Forget sweaters, forget heavy socks... I'm ready to kiss all of that goodbye in favor of easy, breezy dresses, light jackets, light tees and jeans. There's a reason we all seem to wax poetic when a new season arrives, it gives us something to look forward to, a light at the end of the tunnel for those of us stuck in the dregs of winter. Plus, doesn't there just come a time when you just can't even bear to put on yet another sweater? That's how I feel at least...

I've mentioned before how I'm carefully updating my closet this year. Methodically, slowly acquiring just a few key pieces to make things feel fresh, and today I'm sharing my tips for switching seasons on a budget. Because as much as my virtual carts are filled to the brim, it's mostly my own closet I'll be shopping.

Know What You Have: Personally, I deal with very, very little closet space, so things tend to get stuffed to the back of my closet and shoved into drawers just to make it all fit. I also pack away any clothes that are season-specific, so yeah, it can be easy to forget what I have, which makes it easy to think I have nothing to wear. Every few weeks I'll go through and straighten up, which is a great time to take stock and get thinking for the transitional time ahead. Pull out any pieces you know you're not going to wear for the remainder of the current season and box them up -- voila! Instant space.

Shop Your Closet: "Shopping your closet" sounds like an obvious concept (like, it's basically just wearing clothes... that you own), but it can be so easy to fall into a rut and wear the same variation day after day (I am incredibly guilty of this).While you're reorganizing, take some time to pull out the pieces you love that haven't been worn in awhile. Now is a great time to rethink them and plan for the week ahead. Hang a few favorites where they'll be visible, and make sure they get put back in rotation.

Gather Inspiration & Make a List: As you think to to the season ahead and re-org the current season hanging in your closet, be sure to gather inspiration as it comes to you. This could be a season-specific pin board or good old-fashioned magazine tears, however you decide to do it, keeping your inspiration on hand not only helps pull together a vision for the season ahead, but is also there whenever you need a little last minute AM inspiration.

Shop smart: Once you've decided what you want to add to your wardrobe, it's time to decide where you're going to get it. I always turn to thrift stores first, but I focus on a few key categories: Accessories, coats & jackets, and stand-out pieces. I usually ignore the jeans (they never fit how I want them to), and occasionally scan through the tee shirts, dresses, and skirts. See my thrift tips here for more thrift store inspiration. Resale shops like Buffalo Exchange and Avalon Exchange are another favorite of mine for current shoe styles and secondhand designer pieces (last week I saw an Isabel Marant top at Buffalo for $20... and I scooped up these moccasins for $40). I also bring any old pieces I no longer want and sell to those stores, either walking away with some cash or store credit to put towards future closet must-haves.

After exhausting my second-hand options, I keep my eyes peeled for sales from my favorite online  retailers (I almost never shop in person) to grab the pieces I would rather find new. Right now Shop Bop is having a pretty incredible sale, valid from today, March 3rd through Saturday March 7, 2015, at 11:59 PM (PT):

The Big Event
15% off orders of $250+
20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $1000+
Use Code BIGEVENT15 at Checkout

(includes sale section & full-price -- full details here)

Now, before you balk at a sale threshold (I don't have $500 to drop either), here's where shopping smart comes in: Pair up! I work in an office full of women. Women who love clothes just as much as I do, and are just as sale-savvy. If there's a piece you've been eyeing, ask friends and family and see if anyone else wants in. I can almost guarantee someone will, especially with a new season on the horizon. You get what you want (and only what you want) and your friends do too and you same some major cash -- genius. Here's what I'm eyeing for the new season:

Madewell jacket

Ryder dress

UO popover shirt

Free People maxi dress

Madewell bracelet

ModCloth reversable tote

Birkenstock sandals

ModCloth boots

Miista lace-ups

Jeffrey Campbell loafers

A few other sale sections I always keep an eye on: ModCloth, Urban Outfitters, J.Crew and Nasty Gal. And don't forget the discount days at Salvation Army, ha! (but seriously)

Think beyond the seasons: As much as I look forward to a mini refresh when a new season is approaching, in reality I try to think of how versatile the pieces I'm considering purchasing will be. Can I see myself wearing something beyond the current season? Will a new piece work with at least three different outfit variations? Could this dress pair with tights/boots/sandals? The longer I can envision myself wearing something, the more value it has. Strive for quality and long-time-wear, and your closet will be that much more versatile.

(a few of my favorite shoes, all of which are over 5 years old)

+ How do you update on a budget? 

ModCloth Summer Sale!

Who doesn't love a sale? ModCloth has marked down hundreds of items for summer (including bathing suits), all at 35%off! The sale lasts through June 30th at 5PM ET. Just enter the code SOHAUTE during checkout to receive the discount. What makes this sale even sweeter? You can shop without regret with ModCloth's free returns and exchanges!

What do you have your eye on? I just grabbed the Cherry A La Mode Dress, which I can't wait to wear with some long necklaces and strappy sandals (I think it'll be perfect- and forgiving- for a summer ice cream date)!