Fav 2016 Purchases

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Ted Baker Tribal Patterned Dress (worn, similar) Pavlava Ballroom Dress (similar) Spanx Faux Leather Leggings (worn) Kendra Scott Aiden Necklace Converse Chuck Taylors Karen Walker Sunglasses (worn) BCBG Heels (similar)

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Labor Day Sale Purchases

Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor had some crazy sales this long weekend.  I scooped up (what I hope) are some items I can magically transition into fall with some leggings or black tights!

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Free People Louise Dress (Orig. $98, Paid $20)

Free People Too Legit Maxi (Orig. $98, Paid $16)
Halston Heritage High Low Dress (Orig. $445, Paid $142)
Ted Baker Ottoman Dress (Orig. $279, Paid $72)
Kendra Scott Bryant Earrings (Orig. $55, Paid $19)

Kendra Scott Aston Earrings (Orig. $75, Paid $23)

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Look What I Got: June Purchases

I actually limited my shopping to a single day in the month of June.  However, that day was one of Bloomingdale's best sales.  Almost everything in the store was on sale, plus I got a $25 gift card for spending $100 in a single purchase.  I've said it before, and I will say it again...the Bloomingdale's Loyalist card is totally worth it!
1. Bailey 44 Deneuve Dress: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $138, Paid $103 & received $25 gift card) 2. Splendid Beatrix Metallic Striped Slip On Flats: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $128, Paid $80) 3. Soludo's Candy Stripe Smoking Espadrille Flats (Orig. $55, Paid $38) 4. Kendra Scott Spike Stone Earrings: Bloomingdale's (similar) (Orig. $85 Paid: $25) 5. Baublebar Ishigaki Drops: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $34, Paid $12)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $440

Amount Spent: $258

Amount Saved: $182

Total Percentage Saved: 41%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $205
Net Spent: $53

Sales Shopped
Bloomingdale's Extra 50% Sale Jewelry
Bloomingdale's 20% Sale
5,000 Bloomingdale's Power Points for $100 spent (i.e. $25 gift card)

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A Dress for All Seasons

Florals are always in season.  I love this dress  because it can go from winter, to fall, to spring, to summer. The colors are bright enough for spring and summer, but not so bright that they can't be muted with accessories for the fall and winter.  Here I dressed it for a mild summer day with booties.  But, I can easily throw on flip flops for a more humid day.  Or pair it with tights and knee-high boots for the winter.  

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Saraid Dress: Anthropologie (similar) Booties: Macy's (similar, worn) Purse: Betsey Johnson (similar, worn) Rayne Necklace: Kendra Scott (similar, worn) Kate Spade Watch: via Macy's (exact, worn) Cuff: Kendra Scott via Rocks Box (similar) Get a FREE MONTH OF ROCKS BOX SERVICE you sign up here and use code "pennilesssocialitexoxo"

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In my Rocks Box

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Loren Hope Mishelle Reverse Cuff (similar) Gorjana Cayne Crescent Necklace (exact) Kendra Scott Sadie Spear Earrings (exact) Get a FREE MONTH OF ROCKS BOX SERVICE you sign up here and use code "pennilesssocialitexoxo"

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Look What I Got: April and May Purchases

April and May 2016 Purchases by veggielawyer featuring black white sneakers

I may not have been blogging lately, but I certainly was shopping.  I am at a stage in my wardrobe where I am beginning to have to replace staple pieces that are reaching the end of their life span (i.e. my wallet, wrap dress, shirt dress, sneakers, sweater, striped tee).  But, I also added a few splurges thanks to Rent the Runway's sample sale and Bloomindale's recent sales.

1. Jones NY pink striped shirt dress: Marshall's (similar pictured) (Orig. $129 Paid $25) 2. Michael Kors Wrap Dress: Marshall's (similar pictured) (Orig. $120, Paid $15) 3. Slate & Willow Melinda Shift: RTR Sample Sale (Orig. $250, Paid $55) 4. Jones NY gingham shirt dress via Marshall's (similar pictured) (Orig. $129 Paid: $25) 5. Kate Spade Emma Dress: RTR Sample Sale (similar) (Orig. $798, Paid $180) 6. Free People Sienna Top: Lord & Taylor (Orig. $128, Paid $32) 7. Relaxed Linen Striped Tee: J. Crew (Orig. $36, Paid $15) 8. Tippi Sweater: J. Crew (Orig. $80, Paid $30) 9. Tulip Skirt: J. Crew (Orig. $118, Paid $82) 10. Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers: DSW (Orig. $79, Paid $59) 11. Kate Spade Striped Bangle: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $78, Paid $25) 12. Kendra Scott Alexandra Earrings: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $65, Paid $18) 13. Vera Bradley Preppy Poly Wallet (Orig. $79, Paid $59) TOTALS
Sales Shopped

Total Original Price: $2,089

Amount Spent: $620

Amount Saved: $1,469

Total Percentage Saved: 70%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $511
Net Spent: $109

J. Crew extra 40% off sale
J. Crew 20% off everything
Bloomingdale's 50% off sale jewelry
DSW Rewards
Rent the Runway Sample Sale
Vera Bradley Birthday Discount

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December Purchases

1. Kate Spade Clip On Earrings via Bloomingdale's (similar) (Orig. $48, Paid $16)

2.  Kendra Scott Elle Earrings via Bloomingdale's (exact) (Orig. $55, Paid $24)

3.  Stella & Dot Bloom Necklace (exact) (Orig. $89, c/o)

4. Kate Spade Woodland Plaid Midi Skirt (exact) (Orig. $368, Paid $180)
5. Kate Spade Hat via TJ Maxx (exact) (Orig. $48, Paid $24)
6. J. Crew Factory Intarsia Sweater (exact) (Orig. $88, Paid $27)
7. BaubleBar Lip Service Bracelet (exact) (Orig. $38, Paid $18)
8. Kate Spade Striped Bow Belt (exact) (Orig. $78, Paid $55)
9. Loren Hope Alex Mini Cuff (exact) (Orig. $78, gift)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $890

Amount Spent: $344

Amount Saved: $379 (excluding gifts)

Total Percentage Saved: 53% (excluding gifts)

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $105
Net Spent: $239

Sales Shopped
Bloomingdale's Extra 50% of sale jewelry
Kate Spade Extra 30% off sale
BaubleBar After Christmas Sale
J. Crew Factory Extra 40% off sale items

Black Friday Sales You Can Shop NOW!

It's no secret that I love to shop.  However, I don't participate in Black Friday.  The day after Thanksgiving you can find me in my pajamas eating cold leftovers on the couch emptying out my DVR.  So, if you're like  me, here are some great sales going on right now!

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Vera Bradley: 50% off select items Kate Spade Surprise Sale Kendra Scott: 15% off everything (use code SALE15) J. Crew: 30% off everything and 40% off sale items J. Crew Factory: 50% off everything Lucas Jack: 50% off everything (use code LJ50)

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In my Rocks Box Lately

Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace: $80 (purchase, worn).  I love me a Kendra Scott Rayne necklace.  I recommend every get one.  I'd own one in every color if it wasn't for that whole having to exchange money for goods.

Jules Smith Zoe Bullet Cuff: $55 (purchase).  I loved this simple cuff.  Until I put it on and scratched up my wrist.  So my search for the perfect gold cuff continues.

Perry Street Willow Studs: $45.  Little fan shaped druzy stones?  Yes please!  These were such great everyday earrings.  They're an interesting shape, but still a neutral color.

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Look What I Got: July Purchases

July was all about internet shopping.  Maybe it was the heat keeping me in my air conditioned cocoon, but only one item came from a brick and mortar store.

1.  Lilly Pulitzer shift in tulip print via Instagram // similar (Orig. $150, Paid $50)

2.  Vera Bradley Poly Cross Body in Toast (Paid retail: $78)

3.  Loren Hope Clara Earrings via Rocks Box Sample Sale (Orig. $68, Paid $35)

4.  Kate Spade Glitter Studs via Nordstrom (Orig. $38, Paid $25)

5.  J. Crew Tortoise Chandelier Earrings via Poshmark // similar (Orig. $88, Paid $25)

6.  Kendra Scott Dani Earrings via Nordstrom (Orig. $52, Paid $34)

7.  T&J Designs Tassel Necklace (Orig. $18, Paid $9)

8.  T&J Designs Pop the Champagne Tee (Orig. $32, Paid $9) (I didn't actually get a "Bride" one)

9.   Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant (Orig. $65, Paid $0, trade)

10.  Loren Hope Blythe Necklace via Rocks Box Sample Sale (Orig. $88, Paid $40)

11.  Loren Hope Maya Necklace via Rocks Box Sample Sale // similar (Orig. $120, Paid $39)

12.  Lilly Pulitzer Posey Dress in Spring Fling via Instagram // similar (Orig. $198, Paid $0, trade)

13.  Lilly Pulitzer Clam Jam Maxi Dress via Ebay // similar (not pictured, worn here) (Orig. $198, Paid $40)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,193.00

Amount Spent: $384

Amount Saved: $809

Total Percentage Saved: 67%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $315

Spent $69!

SALES SHOPPED

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Rocks Box Sample Sale
T&J Designs Blogger Special

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On Cloud Nine with Kate Spade

This dress has me on CLOUD NINE...yes I know that's corny.  However, the cloud print isn't the only thing making me happy about this dress.  I love the super-girly A-line silhouette with just the right amount of poof.  And the price was pretty awesome...it was a steal at $135!  I snatched it up on one of those extra 25% off sales from Kate Spade.

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Joss Dress: Kate Spade (exact - on SALE!) Shoes: DSW (similar) Kendra Scott Janna Bracelet (exact, worn) Watch: Kate Spade (options, worn) Sunglasses: Kate Spade (options, worn)

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In my Rocks Box Lately

Perry Street Gwen Crystal Earrings: $50 (worn).  I wasn't a huge fan of these earrings.  They felt a bit cheap compared to the quality of the other Rocks Box items I am used to. 

Kendra Scott Jana Bracelet: $80 (purchase, worn).  Kendra Scott is a blogger fav.  And I didn't miss an opportunity to score this staple at 20% off.  It did not go back in the box.  It's the perfect stacking piece, but ornate enough to wear on it's own.

Gorjana Zion Necklace: $58.  Gorjana is another one of my fav jewelry designers.  The pieces are always simple and sophisticated.  This necklace was no exception.  It was the perfect piece to add a little something to an outfit.

Loren Hope Emerson Earrings: $126 (worn).  I am a sucker for Loren Hope.  And these earrings were no exception.  They were surprisingly light and glammed up any outfit.  I wore these with a tee and with a dressier outfit.

House of Harlow Aztec Angles Cuff: $78 (purchase, worn).  I loved the shape of this bracelet and how it stacked well with other bracelets.  However, it actually hurt to take on and off.  The opening was so narrow I scratched my wrist every time I took it on or off.  Fashion shouldn't be painful.

Perry Street Whitney Necklace: $75.  This pastel beauty never made it to the blog.  It wasn't for lack of love, just laziness.  The light mint color made it the perfect summer piece.  It looked fab against white!

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• $20 per month and you get 3 pieces of designer jewelry ($15  if you pre-pay for a year, $17 if you pre-pay for 6 months).
• 20% off retail price of any pieces you want to keep (all prices above reflect this discount)
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