Raid My Closet: My Purchases for This Fall/Winter

I have been on shopping overdrive the last few months in part because of the great sales that have been popping up lately and in part because I've had too much time on my hands!!!  Below is a collection of various items that I've purchased over the last few months divided by fall/winter trend so that you know that I do follow my own advice!!  The prices listed below are the original prices for each of these items.  In reality, I purchased each of these items at a far cheaper price using one of the coupons or discount codes that I post on this blog. As you can see, when I find something I like, I tend to purchase it in multiple colors.  Overall, I'm really quite pleased with my recent wardrobe additions and can't wait to wear everything!

Tuxedo Dressing

Above: Factory by Erik Hart vest for $158 on www.djpremium.com.

Jade

Above: Fossil "Stella" watch for $135 on www.macys.com.

Feathers

Above: Feather earrings purchased from a boutique in San Diego called Haven; Adia Kibur feather and bead bracelet for $48 on www.shopbop.com.

Southwestern Knits

Above: Ecote Intarsia open cardigan for $79 on www.urbanoutfitters.com.

Orange

Above: ASOS color block drape front dress for $86.20 on www.asos.com.

Stacked Loafers

Above: Sam Edelman "Wesley" loafer wedge for $150 on www.piperlime.com; Banana Republic "Quinn" platform penny loafers for $140 on www.bananarepublic.com.

Other (Work)

Above: Silence & Noise boyfriend blazer for $79 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's dress for $99 on www.macys.com; Zara skirt with zippers for $59.90 on www.zara.com; Zara dress for $59.90 on www.zara.com; Nanette Lepore "Violetta" dress for $348 on www.shopbop.com; Juicy Couture lace top for $118 on www.piperlime.com; Nanette Lepore "Violetta" dress for $348 on www.neimanmarcus.com.

 Other (Weekend)

Above: Gap curvy jeans for $69.50 on www.gap.com; "Tempest" jacket for $64.99 on www.spottedmoth.com; Missoni for Target knit dress for $54.99 and cardigan for $49.99 on www.target.com (sold out); Banana Republic belted leather vest for $298 on www.bananarepublic.com; Steven by Steve Madden "Maddee" loafers for $139 on www.djpremium.com; Gap curvy jeans for $69.50 on www.gap.com; Banana Republic metallic sweater for $89.50 on www.bananarepublic.com; House of Harlow 1960 "Nicole" sunglasses for $120 on www.piperlime.com.

Other (Evening)

Above: Kelsi Dagger "Linzy" pump for $119 on www.macys.com; Adia Kibur flower drop earrings for $30 on www.shopbop.com; Kelsi Dagger "Linzy" pump for $119 on www.piperlime.com; Banana Republic metallic sweater for $89.50 on www.bananrepublic.com; MM Couture lace mini dress for $78 on www.piperlime.com.

Great Deal: Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch in Black for $135 on Delcina.com

THIS WEEK ONLY and only while supplies last, get Rebecca Minkoff's Morning After Clutch in black for only $135 (down from $295) on www.delcina.com. No code necessary. Click here to purchase the clutch: http://www.delcina.com/store/product.php?productid=415&cat=96&page=1. All sales are final.

TODAY ONLY: 35% Off Your Purchase on Gap.com

TODAY ONLY get 30% off your purchase on www.gap.com.  Enter code "GAPTREAT" at checkout.

Deals for the Week of October 31, 2011

DJ Premium
November 4-November 7
25% off your purchase on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "WKND25" at checkout
November 4-November 7
35% off your purchase of $150 or more on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "WKND35" at checkout
Certain exclusions apply

Arden B
November 4-unknown
$20 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.ardenb.com
No code necessary
Discount will be automatically applied at checkout

Forever 21
November 4-November 6
30% off all jewelry on www.forever21.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=acc_jewelry&sort=4&emailid=110411jewelrysale30off&utm_source=110411_jewelrysunglassessale&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=jewelry30
Sale jewlery is final sale

The Body Shop
November 4-November 6
30% off your purchase on www.thebodyshop-usa.com
Enter code "JOY1" at checkout
November 4-November 6
$10 off your purchase of $40 or more on www.thebodyshop-usa.com
Enter code "JOY2" at checkout
November 4-November 6
$30 off your purchase of $80 or more on www.thebodyshop-usa.com
Enter code "JOY3" at checkout

Express
November 4-November 6
$60 off your purchase of $150 or more on www.express.com; $15 off your purchase of $30 or more; $30 off your purchase of $75 or more
Enter code "1810" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.express.com/cdn/common/coupons/11/coupon-1810-Email.pdf?om_rid=DzHLIG&om_mid=_BOs9TyB8eTxi$g

Bath & Body Works
November 4-November 20
$10 off your purchase of $30 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "TENSHIP" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11775118&cp=4090263&cm_mmc=CH-_-20111104RDMPOS-_-11131922-_-m2PC10of30&cm_lm=sabrinahaurin%40hotmail.com

Henri Bendel
November 4-November 6
20% off your purchase of $100 or more on www.henribendel.com
Enter code "FFSALE" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://link.e.henribendel.com/s/ve?eli=j1867659&si=u515660042&cfc=3html

Couture Candy
November 4-November 6
$50 off your purchase of $200 or more on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "PEACE" at checkout

Old Navy
November 3-November 8
30% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com
Enter code "ONFRIENDS" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://oldnavy1.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=24537236074&mid=1923990849&pid=814582&vid=131&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1ohSL1

Ann Taylor Loft
November 3-unknown
30% off your entire regular-priced purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com when you purchase a sweater
Enter code "SWEATER30" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

BCBGMAXAZRIA
November 3-November 8
30% off regular-priced items on www.bcbg.com
No code necesssary
Offer also good in-stores without coupon through November 7th

The Gap

November 2-November 4

35% off your purchase on www.gap.com   

Enter code "GAPWOW" at checkout

Gucci
October 31-November 16
Click here to shop the private sale (30% off select handbags and wallets):  http://private.gucci.com/us/home?cm_mmc=cl_US-_-Special2Other11-_-c-_-1000

Nordstrom
November 1-unknown
Click here to shop the half-yearly sale online: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/all-womens-sale?origin=saledlp

Urban Decay
November 1-November 5
20% off your purchase on www.urbandecay.com
Enter code "FFHOLIDAY11" at checkout

6pm.com
November 1-November 3
Up to 80% off Gabriella Rocha footwear, apparel, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/gabriella-rocha/UgLdBOICAQo.zso?s=isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm-image9-image_111101&utm_campaign=111101
November 1-November 3
Up to 70% off Calvin Klein footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/calvin-klein/UgKoCeICAQo.zso?s=brandNameFacet/asc/productName/asc?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm-image15-image_111101&utm_campaign=111101
November 4-November 6
Up to 70% off Stuart Weitzman footwear and bags on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/stuart-weitzman/UgKqA-ICAQo.zso?s=isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm-image21-image_111104&utm_campaign=111104

ASOS.com
October 31-unknown
20% off select coats and winter apparel on www.asos.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://us.asos.com/Home%20Women's%20Coats/x1kc5/?cid=14415&affId=1402&WT.tsrc=Email

Macy's
October 31-November 8
20% off select items on www.macys.com
Enter code "SAVEBIG" at checkout
Click here to shop sale: http://www1.macys.com/shop/womens?id=118&edge=hybrid&cm_mmc=MCOM-_-20111031_MCOM_RTWCCColdWeath-_-118-_-MB&cm_em=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/listingimages/Retailers/macys/Coupons/36460_102.pdf

Lori's Shoes
October 31-November 4
20% off your regular-priced purchase of $100 or more on www.lorisshoes.com; 25% off your purchase of $250 or more; 30% off your purchase of $400 or more
No code necessary

Neiman Marcus Last Call
October 31-November 4
Free shipping with your purchase on www.lastcall.com
Enter code "OPENFS" at checkout

Roberston
October 31-November 1
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "CANDY30" at checkout
All sale items are final sale

Madewell
October 31-November 8
Free limited-edition polka dot denim tote with your purchase in Easton's Madewell store with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://ebm.e.madewell.com/c/tag/hBOpVRxBl3FwMB8eCzkCDDwCsHn/doc.html?t_params=I_SOURCE%3D0%26EMAIL%3Dsabrinahaurin%2540hotmail.com

Victoria's Secret
October 31-November 17
$15 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com; $30 off your purchase of $150 or more; $75 off your purchase of $250 or more; $150 off your purchase of $500 or more
Enter code "FALL11" at checkout
October 31-November 17
Free lip gloss set with your purchase of any sweater on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "PUCKERUP" at checkout
October 31-November 17
Free tote with your Pink purchase on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "PINKTOTE11" at checkout
November 4-November 6
Free shipping with your purchase of $50 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIP50VS" at checkout
November 4-November 6
$30 off your purchase of $150 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "30OFF150" at checkout

Sephora
October 31-November 2
20% off your purchase on www.sephora.com
Click here and enter your e-mail address to receive a one-time use code: http://www.sephoralove.com/friendsandfamily/?_requestid=32631

DSW.com
October 31-November 12
$20 off your purchase of $49 or more on www.dsw.com
Enter code "927" at checkout

Skinterra
October 31-November 1
20% off your purchase of $75 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "FALL20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and DermaQuest
November 3-November 30
$50 giftcard and a free hydra-pure oil free moisturizer (a $39 value) with your purchase of $100 or more on www.skinterra.com
No code necessary
November 4-November 7
20% off your purchase on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "MEMBER20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and Dr. Dennis Gross skincare

THIS WEEKEND: Rowe Boutique's Halloween Sale

From TODAY until Sunday, October 30th purchase any one regular-priced item and get a second item for half off at Rowe boutique.  Rowe is located at 718 North High Street in the Short North.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 40% Off Your Purchase at Ann Taylor Loft

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 40% off your purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com.  Enter code "SHOP40" at checkout.  This offer is also good in Ann Taylor Loft stores without a coupon.

TODAY ONLY: 20% Off iS Clinical Products on Skinterra.com

TODAY ONLY get 20% off iS Clinical products on www.skinterra.com. Enter code "IS20" at checkout.

Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Plaid

The final trend that I wanted to post about for this fall/winter is a cold-weather staple (particularly here in the C-bus):  plaid!  Plaid ensembles appeared frequently on the AW2011 runways (Above: Tory Burch; Derek Lam; Burberry; Sonia Rykiel) on pants, jackets, skirts, and accessories.  If you live in Columbus, I am sure that you already own something plaid, so just dig into your closet and pull it out!  If, however, you are one of the few who do not own anything plaid or you are looking for an updated plaid piece (plaid suits are particularly on-trend), below are some plaid options for you to consider:  ASOS bright tartan cape for $45.74 on www.asos.com; Burlington tartan-print tights for $38.41 on www.asos.com; "Downeast" dress for $228 on www.anthropologie.com; "Glen" plaid trousers with belt for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; "Toasted marshmallow" plaid jacket for $118 on www.lulus.com; Washborn plaid shorts for $79 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS premium tartan suitcase for $130.95 on www.asos.com; Tripp NYC tartan skinny pants for $130.95 on www.asos.com; "Hampden" pea coat for $198 on www.anthropologie.com; "Glasbury" pencil skirt for $148 on www.anthropologie.com; Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" platform boot for $162 on www.nastygal.com; Cooperative hooded cape coat for $129 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS tartan skirt for $52.38 on www.asos.com; Tripp NYC tartan biker jacket for $157.14 on www.asos.com.

STARTS TODAY: Gucci Private Sale

From TODAY until November 16th shop Gucci's private sale online.  Select handbags and wallets appear to be discounted at up to 30% off.  Click here to shop the private sale: http://private.gucci.com/us/home?cm_mmc=cl_US-_-Special2Other11-_-c-_-1000. 

As an aside, Gucci's semi-annual sale usually occurs around the end of November and it usually includes accessories, apparel, and shoes, in addition to handbags and wallets.  I will post a link to the pre-sale for that sale as soon as I get it! 

TODAY ONLY: Cole Haan Sale on NeimanMarcus.com

TODAY ONLY get 40% off any single Cole Haan pair of shoes or bag on www.neimanmarcus.com; get 50% off any two Cole Haan shoes or bags.  No code necessary.  Click here to access the sale: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/SC.jhtml?itemId=cat40930759&parentId=cat000217&masterId=cat000199.

Available TODAY: Giambattista Valli for Macy's

Italian designer Giambattista Valli has designed a holiday line for Macy's Impulse collection, which is available starting TODAY at Macy's stores and on www.macys.com. Giambattista Valli is best known for his fun cocktail dresses, which are featured prominently in his Macy's holiday collection. And if you are an animal-print girl, then this collection is definitely for you! Pieces in the collection range from $50 to $150. I've posted my favorite looks from the collection above. While I am not a huge fan of animal print (I actually own only one animal print item -- and it was purchased this month!!!), I am really liking the leopard shift above ($109), although I would like to see the fabric up close. I am also loving (and will consider purchasing) the tweed dress ($109). What do you think of this collection? The majority of the collection posted below, to me, unfortunately, looks like something that would appeal to the girls on Jerseylicious (which is not meant to be a good thing). But while animal prints may not appeal to me, I recognize that many women do adore them. Click here to shop the collection online:  http://www1.macys.com/shop/womens/brands/impulse-brands/giambattista-valli-for-impulse?id=58315&edge=hybrid.  Here are some details about the pieces that will be available next week pictured below: Red dress for $99; Pink leopard dress; Strapless leopard dress for $129; Black embellished dress; Maxi dress for $129; Strapless dot dress for $129; Leopard blouse for $79; Long-sleeve bow blouse for $79 and embellished skirt for $99; Cap-sleeved pink leopard dress for $109; Leopard coat for $139; One-shoulder pink dress for $99; Leopard tuxedo pants for $109; Strapless tiered pink dress for $139; One-shoulder leopard dress for $99.