BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Madewell Secrets and $50 Jeans.

Madewell has been running a "secret stock" sale with an extra 40% off and is also offering $50 jeans with the code CLASSIFIED. I had been impatiently waiting for this pair to go on sale and snapped them up:

I ordered them in the size down that I remember being the best fit when I tried them on months ago. They're final sale, though, so fingers crossed for me!  I also think this pair looks great (love the Perfect Vintage) and I am secretly very enamored with this flared pair:

There was nothing more flattering than a flared jean worn with a heel, remember? Those were the days (but never again to low-rise. Never again, I say! ) As for the rest of the sale, I really like this gauze blouse:

And hey, my dumb hat is on sale and an extra 40% off and so is that good herringbone chain! Also, how cute is this little dress? 

And this shirt-jacket! I think I posted about this one not long ago:

It didn't work for me and it's VERY oversized, but is nicely made and weighty enough to actually be a jacket. Just don't be like me and buy your normal size. 

Weekend Window Shopping: Nordstrom Rack Finds.

I don't know about you but I'm way more interested in finding good deals at Nordstrom Rack than I am at dealing with the insanity of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. A note: I really do try to find items with more than one or two sizes available but sometimes it's hard! Please forgive me if things sell out or are only available in one stupid size:

Outfit of the Day: And Another One.

I recently ordered several dresses from J.Crew Factory and ended up keeping one of them because it was so inexpensive and such a cute, easy option for summer. Like the Target dress I posted last week, this tiered mini dress isn't super special or groundbreaking but I have very few casual summer dresses (um, that fit) so I wanted one or two that I didn't have to fuss with or worry about and this one fit the bill:

It also comes in several solid colors, which I'm certainly tempted by! I'm wearing a medium and it was a little big under the arms, but after I washed and dried it (cold water, low temp) it fit perfectly. It doesn't require special under things, which I love, though I did recently buy a pair of these slip shorts and I love them under dresses! Super light and comfortable. 

I do love a little pattern-mixing so I thought it would be cute paired with my Clare V. Midi Sac. This green version still lingers on at Nordstrom Rack, though I also love this on with the racing stripe. 

I threw on a denim jacket because I'm always cold in the A/C. This one is super old and from Target! They have the same jacket in an updated wash every year. I really thought I'd lost this jacket but recently found it balled up in a corner in the trunk of my car, poor thing. Anyway, it's a bit more fitted than my other jacket, so it works well with a sleeveless dress. 

Here's a better look at my jewelry! I'm wearing my Gorjana herringbone chain with an old heishi turquoise necklace my mother gave me. It's so beautiful! I should wear it more often. For something similar, Etsy has a ton of options. This one is a bit smaller and well-priced and this one is bolder but more expensive. I also thought this turquoise necklace at Nordstrom was a pretty option. 

Here's a weirdly angled detail shot of my bag and sandals. I'm wearing my Birkenstock Gizeh in copper which are getting harder to find. They are really the prettiest color! The Gizeh also comes in a more muted gold, but I dig the copper more. 

That's it for today! I have another dress on order that I think *is* kind of special but I'm sure it'll be completely sold out by the time it arrives, so that's just my luck as the worst blogger. 

Stuff I Like: Books and Prime Day!

Hey there! Today's Stuff I Like is half books, half Prime Day recs because, hey, it's Prime Day and there are deals to be had. First, the book recommendations: 

This Time Travel Delight I'm Currently Reading

I recently discovered Emma Straub and I'm reading This Time Tomorrow like it's my job. It's a time travel book but it's mostly a story about a very relatable woman named Alice and is very much a "what could've been" type thing. Plus, a good chunk of it takes place in New York City in1996 so I'm very much enjoying the nostalgia of it all. (Alice is a Sassy reader) 

This Twisty Thriller I Ripped Through

Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner is exactly what I wanted - a twisty British thriller with an unreliable narrator. It's not a perfect book by any means, but it'll keep you guessing until the end and it's perfect if you want a fun vacation read. Plus, I love the descriptions of the Greenwich area of London. 

This Re-Read I Loved More The Second Time

I've been re-reading the Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson and finally re-read the most recently book, Big Sky. It's not the best in the series but it is a truly satisfying final (?) chapter in the Brodie timeline. It certainly works as a stand-alone story but I really recommend reading them in order as you get some excellent cameos from previous books. 

And of course, it's Prime Day! Here are a few recs, all of which are things I have personally purchased:

This Work From Home Bra I Love.

Last week (!) I bought this cobalt blue True & Co bra full price like an idiot. Don't be like me, take advantage of the deals today! I'm definitely putting another one in my cart because I've tried a lot of wireless around-the-house bras and this one is my long-time favorite. I get the full cup style and basically wear them until they're falling apart, I like them that much. They have a ton of colors available but the blue one I got is really a pretty color, so if you're good on neutrals, go for a fun color. 

Have I Mentioned Lately How Much I Love My Kindle?

My Kindle Paperwhite is second only to my iPhone when it comes to Personal Electronics I Adore. I use it every single day and have multiple library accounts so I can download library books for free. (I also buy books but mostly I am a library girl.) I recommend the Paperwhite for excellent readability and suggest going ahead and getting the one without ads so you don't have to pay extra later to have them removed. (Although, a reader commented to let me know you can just get on chat later and tell them the ads are inappropriate and they'll remove them without charge! Excellent hack.) If you are a protective case person, I suggest this one because it has an easel and allows me to stuff food in my face while I read. Charming.

A Noise-Canceling Delight Awaits You.

Listen, if you have AirPods but not the AirPods Pro, treat yo self. These are life-changing! Some days (like lawn work day with multiple leaf blowers) I just put them in on the noise canceling setting with no music because I need my shoulders to be back down where they belong. If you are like me and have a hard time tuning out background distractions, get these. They're also great on airplanes! The price today is the lowest I've seen, so now is a good time. 

PS. A Few Prime Beauty Deals I Feel I Should Mention

I'd be a bad blogger if I didn't tell you about a few of the great beauty deals! There are also some good Prime deals on R+Co hair products (I recommend Television Conditioner and Rodeo Star Thickening Foam), Marianne's favorite GrandeLash has a great Prime deal and I've been dying to try this Wander Beauty Lash Serum Mascara, which is discounted today as well!  Oh, and my beloved Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask also has a Prime deal. Phew. 

Weekend Window Shopping: J.Crew Factory is Good Stuff.

 I recently ordered a few things from J.Crew Factory and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered this dress which is a good fun option and this one which was a good fit, though the color was too orange for me. But I was overall quite impressed so I thought I'd show y'all what else I like:

BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Don't Forget About COS

Someone commented recently about a COS dress they saw that might fit the description of the dress I was looking for and I was like, OH RIGHT. COS. This brand is such a delightful mystery to me - minimalist and fashion forward clothes that look expensive (and sometimes lean quite weird, but I love weird.) Anyway, I went to see what they have for summer and here's what caught my eye:

Pink is hard to get right but I feel like this particular shade would look great on almost everyone.

I love how cool and angular this top is, with the wide sleeve and zipper front? Yes, please. 

Of course you know I'm going to include a striped t-shirt dress. This one looks like me.

Click through for more pics because this leather bag is gorgeous. Sorry/not sorry.

This amazing dress is part of a collab which means it's pricey but isn't is fucking cool? UGH. 

(That teeny red bag tho! Hee.)

Girl, why you so mad? Your dress is damn cute and such a great summer staple. 

I am not generally a jumpsuit person but this is really tempting me. Comfortable and Fashion!

Okay, I have been quietly obsessed with barrel leg jeans after seeing a cool older lady wearing a pair in Seattle. These are less extreme (and less expensive) so maybe? 

This blue coated chain is just the perfect touch of color. It also comes in a gold version.

Wouldn't it look great with this amazing floaty coastal lady summer dress? 

These sandals are so weird and I am really into them, no surprise. 

Finally, COS does such great t-shirts. I love the sharp v-neck and slightly longer sleeves on this one.

Weekend Window Shopping: All The Anthro Dresses!

Since I'm currently very pre-occupied with summer dresses, I thought maybe I'd check out the Anthropologie site to see if they had any not-too-crazy options. (They have many, many crazy options, just FYI.) They're running an extra 50% off sale promotion right now and a few of my choices are part of that, but not all, because they sell out so fast and it's annoying. Anyway, here's what I like: