ahhhh sale season. I used to be such a pro at this. I would know exactly which date things were going on sale, and had contact info for an SA at every major store. If I wanted something, I would work tirelessly to get it- it was like a sport for me. However, a few years ago when I decided to leave my job and go back to graduate school full-time (I've since finished), I had to stop shopping as obsessively. Since then, sale seasons have come and gone. While I still get a few things from my wish list, I don't have a mile-long list of shoes, and I don't have dates marked on my calendar for when things will be marked down.
Some of the blogs I read are dedicated to talking about sales, which I've really come to love. And now I even know when the sales are on sale. Thanks to a blog I was reading the other day, I knew that J.Crew's sale was an additional percentage off, so I went there after work, and was able to get these apple-print shorts that I had been wanting for awhile, as well as some other cute things. With the shorts, I chose to pair a striped blue top and chambray espadrilles. What do you guys think of my pairing?
Some of the blogs I read are dedicated to talking about sales, which I've really come to love. And now I even know when the sales are on sale. Thanks to a blog I was reading the other day, I knew that J.Crew's sale was an additional percentage off, so I went there after work, and was able to get these apple-print shorts that I had been wanting for awhile, as well as some other cute things. With the shorts, I chose to pair a striped blue top and chambray espadrilles. What do you guys think of my pairing?
Top: Abercrombie (Similar)
Belt: J.Crew (Sold out online, similar here)
Jewelry: Charm Bracelet- Vintage (Similar); Earrings- Erica Weiner
Bag: Gucci (vintage)
Shoes: Soludos
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How cute are those shorts!? I just love them, they are adorable. You look so pretty Allison! What girl doesn't love a good sale. :)
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