We Discuss: Pants Based Facts.

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M: The Everlane wide leg crop pants came! I don't hate them. As predicted, I don't think I know what tops to wear with them. They are Advanced but very comfortable. They would be 100% more flattering with the pockets sewn shut but I also liked putting my hands in there. Hmmm. I do like that they are a totally new silhouette for me.

A: I require photos!

M: SIGH PANTS ARE HARD. YOU READY?

A: LET'S DO THISSSSS TBH

Note: while we acknowledge that the pictures aren't great, we felt it was Important Fashion Journalism and we should still use them because Pants Based Facts should be known. 

M: First. They are SUPER comfortable and I want them to be awesome because I feel like I'm being Fashion.

M: Untucked looks sloppy. So I tried styling how I saw somewhere with a denim shirt over a tucked tee:

M: Which is better! Breaks up the lines. But like, is the only way it looks half decent.

A: I feel like pants shouldn't be this hard. That looks cute, tho.

M: This is the ochre pair which is a size smaller and pulls at the pockets, has a muffin top:

M: Also cuter with top and is maybe a half inch shorter which is better:

A: Hmm. Those don't fit.

M: But see this is how everyone says they need to fit because of stretching.

A: Nothing pisses me off more than pants that stretch out but...

M: BUT then I needed to pull together a casual creative professional outfit for a shoot tomorrow and I'm like why am I bothering with wide pants:

A: Oh! Nice!

M: Those are the Everlane ponte pants btw which I forgot I bought and have never worn and they are nice.

A: That is 800 times more flattering.

M: I knooooooow

A: And oooh, now I want them pants.

M: I'm also like remember when we first got skinny jeans?

A: I know, I know.

M: I could barely look at myself in them and now!

A: I like the idea of wide pants but they seem so hard to wear. Like, it's the opposite of how I dress.

M: I know. And my lower legs are literally the thinnest part of me besides my wrists.

A: You have great legs.

A: Tell me more about the ponte pants, pls.

M: The pants are nice! Heavy, they don't show every little lump, nicely cut.

A: I need new black pants. The muffin top with my BR pair is making me mad.

M: The top of these could be slightly more flattering but I'd never wear them with anything but a flowy-ish top.

A: Yeah, I won't be doing any tucking.

M: But I put them on and was like oh hey these aren't half bad! These are the ones:

A: I want those pls.

M: Unrelated, this is cute:

A: Yaassss

M: Too bad I'm only going to be able to fit in sacks this fall.

A: Me too. Thankfully, Everlane has that covered.

M: Lol

A: Exhibit A:

M: Now you're talking.

A: Exhibit B:

M: That's just a big ole shirt.

A: Yup, a big ole sack shirt dress. I do enjoy a sack.

M: Embrace it.

A: Caftans are the best.

M: Ugh so good.

A: We should just go Full Caftan.

M: Golden Girls that shit.

A: So, new life plan.

M: See?

Weekend Window Shopping: All The Sales.

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There are so many sales right now! SO MANY. I am liking a lot of the new arrivals at LOFT and this weekend they are offering 30% off all full-priced styles and an extra 50% off sale styles! That's pretty dang good. Definitely combine that with 2% cash back from eBates because you'd be crazy not to.

Also, I feel like I’d be a bad blogger if I didn’t point out that Shop Spring has a great sale this weekend and if you sign up through my referral link you’ll get $20 off a purchase of $75. There is also code SPRING10 for an extra 10% off. (I’m not sure if you can stack these offers but you should try. Also, free shipping and returns!) I am especially enamored with the under-$50 offerings from Kate Spade. I mean, monkey earrings.

Anyway, here are my LOFT picks:
         

     
     

Stuff I Like: Reading, Watching, Liking, WTF.

This Account of Life on the Road
I've been a fan of musician Tift Merritt for years and have seen her live several times. It always surprises me that she's not a household name because she's incredibly talented. Lately she's had her first child, released a new album, and been touring with said child. She wrote a column for Oxford American about life on the road as a musician who is also a first-time mother and it's so beautifully written that I had to share. If you've never heard of Tift, here's a song I really like.

This Show That Made Me Yell At The TV A Lot
Did anyone watch the most recent season of Grantchester? SO INFURIATING! And yet, the finale mostly redeemed itself and set things back on a good course. I am mostly in it for Leonard and Mrs. M (C!!) at this point but there's talk that James Norton might not return for season 4. I enjoy him but I'd still watch if they came up with a suitably hot replacement.

This Nail Polish Color That Feels Like Fall
I am a big fan of Essie nail color because every pedicure I've gotten with an Essie polish has lasted WAY longer than it should. I don't know what they put in that stuff but I love it. I just got my last pedicure of the season and took my own bottle of Essie Bahama Mama polish to the salon and my toes look SO GOOD. This color feels like a seasonal change even though it's still technically summer for a few more weeks. I love summer but change feels good too.


This Video Which Makes Me Snort-Laugh. 
You guys. This is so terrible and so incredibly funny I can't even.

BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Outlet Store Roundup!

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This week I'm going to give TJ Maxx a break and see what's good at all the big outlet stores. I chose the top three (Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks) and picked out the items I thought were really good deals. Here's what I found: 

Nordstrom Rack
(1% cash back with eBates)
Free Shipping on Orders Over $100

I've already talked about the good MBMJ bag deals over at Nordstrom Rack so instead I'll mention that they have my favorite House of Harlow necklace way marked down! I have it in two different colors and always get compliments. They have a lot of other House of Harlow jewelry, too. I also love Shashi jewelry and there is only one pair of these pretty ear climbers left in stock. Git em. 


Neiman Marcus Last Call 
(3% cash back with eBates)
Extra 30%-70% off everything! Join their free InCircle program and use INCIRCLE for free shipping.

There are more exciting things on LC than this Rebecca Minkoff M.A.B. tote but you know what? This is a leather tote you can carry for years. It's a total classic and under $150. 

For a little fun, this Michael Stars snake print scarf is $13.50! Ugh, so cute. There are SO MANY good deals with this discount! Definitely sign up for the InCircle program to get free shipping. I most likely did not buy this ridiculous cropped Bowie Tee for Teenz. Shut up. 

Saks Off Fifth
(4% cash back with eBates)
Free Shipping On $99+ with code SHIP99 

Finally, Off Fifth. Lots of good deals on Joie clothing, including this pretty pink silk Joie top is under $40! (It's final sale but thems the breaks.) I also saw some good deals on Rebecca Minkoff jewelry. 

That's it for today! Happy shopping. 

Adrien: That Thing You Forget About.

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Now! Outfit time. I bought a tie-back Loft top earlier this summer, wore it once and then completely forgot about it because I hung it up in the back of my closet. Then a few weeks ago I remembered I had it and was like, RIGHT. I LIKE THIS THING! And now I wear it basically every week. Check it out:

This top is a big old slouchy mess in the best possible way. My color is sold out but it's still in stock (and on sale) in red and grey, size medium. And, being Loft there are a bunch of other similar things -this dolman top is a great color for fall and this tie-neck top has slouchy-mess possibilities. Looking towards cooler weather, this mixed media sweater thing is awfully cute and, here you go, world's collide with a tie back mixed media sweater because why not. 

So, my dumb pants. They are too tight tbh. Like, I really need to admit they don't really fit anymore and invest in a new pair of black pants, because, you know what? I documented the buying of these pants and LOOK THEY USED TO BE LOOSE. UGH. ANYWAY. I am seriously very interested in these Madewell track trousers because they look f'ing comfortable, right? Also these black jeans that aren't supposed to fade intrigue me because I can usually get away with wearing black jeans to work. I'm also dying to try on these these grey utility pants at Loft because cargo pockets and becasue I don't have grey pants. MOAR PANTS PLS. Now, details:

Okay, really not very many details but I'm wearing a crescent moon pendant by Alex and Ani which I can't find, but this one by Ashley Schenkein is a more delicate version and this one at Nordstrom Rack is pretty cool. I'm also wearing my Apple Watch which I love but I want a new band for it. Unfortunately I really like this one which is too freaking many dollars so I just keep on with the sport band. Bag and shoes: 

My bag is the same old super awesome MBMJ Too Hot To Handle Hobo which I carry an embarrassing amount. Several colors still available at NR and there's also this little nugget that's the same color as the bag I'm carrying.

Finally, my shoes! Oh, my shoes. They're Chie Mihara and I've had them forever. There are a few cute pairs of red Chie heels out right now but they're definitely not inexpensive. If I were to buy a pair of red heels right now I'd probably go for something like this pair on Yoox or this pair by Everlane, though these Miz Mooz are very similar to mine! I think red shoes just make everything better. Give it a try if you haven't already.

We Discuss: Fall Things That Torture.

A: Goddamn you, Everlane.

M:  NOPE I ALREADY HAVE A TRANSPORT TOTE GET AWAY SATAN

A: aajkshdgkuwhgeiugBKJSDBFVKLIRW:L

M: NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

A: SHHHHHHHH.

M: But seriously, I got a burgundy Transport Tote off eBay a year or two back for $100 and it is great.

A: I really love this one:

M: Yeah I like that but I think I prefer no zipper. BUT ALSO IT IS OKAY IF YOU DON'T HAVE A LEATHER TOTE BAG.

A: It's not a priority! Honestly, I have three of the same damn hobo and I love them. I'm just going to repeat that over and over.

M: There you go. I keep thinking about selling my transport tote but it's very handy for business travel.

A: Keep it! You’ll be sorry if you sell it.

M: WELL FUCK:

A: OH COME ON, MADEWELL.

M: Me: No one actually needs a leather tote.  Also Me: I will sell half of my belongings to own that pink leather tote.

A: I saw the blush color and it seriously has your name all over it.

M: I haven't been too enthused about fall clothes but Madewell just tapped into my frontal lobe.

A: Heh.

M: HALP:

A: I was made of stone until I got to those trousers. I want more loose pants!

A: Wait, I love the jeans too.

M: I want that whole damn outfit, but I also want the figure to wear it.

A: Stop that! You'd look adorable in all of that.

M: I hate yet to find a denim jacket that looks good on me.

A: Denim jackets are HARD. I have a coated version and struggle with it.

M: Maybe this will be the fall that I find one that works for me. I TRY EVERY FALL.

A: My issue with denim jackets is similar to your issue with olive boots. If I'm wearing jeans, I can't wear the jacket or I feel like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in full Texas Tuxedo.

M: Gaaaaaaah:

A: Madewell is torturing you. This is deeply unfair.

M: It hurts me.

A: Those earrings will go on sale. You can have those, honey.

M: I wants allllll of it.

Weekend Window Shopping: Stuff I Want That's On Sale.

Uggh, I hate being all wanty for stuff especially when most of it is on sale and torturing me. My coping mechanism is always to foist my wanty-ness off on you so I'm going to continue to do that even though it doesn't really make me want stuff less. I'm just mean. Here's what I want:

This beautiful cloud grey MBMJ tote that is literally hurting my feelings on a daily basis. Rude. 

This beautiful Ulla Johnson top that isn't even my style and is still too expensive but I totally love it.

These silver pointy-toed skimmers that would change my life, I'm sure of it.

(FYI, use my Spring link for $20 off your first Spring purchase of $75+, plus 15% back via eBates!!)

These glamorous Ray Bans that could actually break my aviator addiction.

This eyeshadow palette that I need like a hole in the head but it's now $27! I know! 

These pretty, minimal 14K rose gold earrings. TJ Maxx! Seriously!

This J.Crew Signet bag that isn't technically big enough but I love the snakeskin detailing. A lot.

THIS LEATHER JACKET THAT I WANT SO BAD. I want it so much I wasn't going share it in case you buy it out from under me. Seriously, I am not even sure I'll include it. Please stop looking at it. 

Stop it. 

Why are you still looking at it.