BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Nordstrom Clear The Rack.

Nordstrom Rack is offering an extra 25% off red-tag clearance (prices as marked) so why not spend my weekend digging through some truly regrettable items to find some really good buys? I mean, why not indeed:

Eep! I love this little Apiece Apart dress. I'm sorry there's only one left! Someone rescue it!

These statement earrings just seem like an outfit-maker. So bold and cool. 

In my quest to only wear comfy clothes, this is a sweatshirt that looks like a pretty top! 

Stompy suede boots under $60! For that price you can try out a style you're not 100% sure about (but dang, aren't they cool? I think they're cool.) 

These sweet little Kate Spade trinket trays would make a really nice gift and they're basically free.

Okay, it's still February and this Madewell jacket will do well for you right into spring. 

What? I didn't include anything with snakeprint? Here you go: a cool-ass Minkoff bag at a great price.

I am completely enamored with these metallic Sweaty Betty leggings. Shiny!

And because I apparently only like shiny things, why not a silver crossbody? It comes in a bunch of other colors but this one is by far the most fun. 

Don't get mad. Listen, this is expensive and there's literally only one left, but isn't it beautiful?

Ooh, and this one by Maje! It's kinda of summer-is-actually-coming dreamy, right? Okay, I'll stop now. 

BUY THIS (Because I'm Surprising Myself): Spring Sales.

You may have noticed that the spring sales are starting to creep in. I have been checking out Madewell and J.Crew because they're relentless with the cute spring offerings. First up, Madewell who's offering up to 30% off with code HOWFUN. (Sadly, denim is not included in this sale because of course it's not.) I've been a little surprised by the items that have caught my eye, like this:

This is the cutest raincoat EVER and it comes in three colors but somehow I like this vintage petal color the best. It's so interesting! Not quite pink, not quite taupe, something in-between. 

And this bag! They are finally making a larger size in the Transport Camera Bag and I love it. This is definitely pink, but a very modern neutral-pink and I dig the new webbing strap design. This bag also comes in black but isn't currently on sale. (Give it a minute.)  

Ooh, I dig this chunkier version of the paperclip necklace which solves the problem of the annoying "clasp swinging around to the front" thing that drives me crazy. This has a carabiner clasp that will convert it to a lariat style!  

Oooh, this is much more in my wheelhouse. I love that it's cotton and looks casual and easy to wear, but it also has fun sleeves, which makes it a little bit fancy. I really like this top! 

Now, J.Crew who's having a very specific sale on very specific items: up to 40% off spring essentials (prices as marked) and an extra 15% off with code EXTRA. I started with stripes:

This is a vintage cotton tee and it comes in a bunch of different kinds of stripes but for some reason this is the one I liked best. I mean, more pink? Sure. But the sleeves keep it interesting? Humor me. It's cute.

I have this Juliette cardigan in charcoal but ooooh, I do like this dreamy dove grey for spring. It's such an easy way to dress up your t-shirt and joggers lewk. Heh. 

OH MY GOD I KNOW. Seriously, what is wrong with me that I super love these pants? (Related story: in 4th grade this girl Rachel in my class had hot pink pants and I was creepy-obsessed.) I guess I still want hot pink pants? I'd wear these with a striped boatneck tee and...

Ahhhhhhhh! I love these so so so much. I mean, they are everything I want in a clog and those gold studs, ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I might seriously need these, y'all. Sprang is sprung.