Weekend Window Shopping: Madewell New Arrivals.

I'm usually all about the Madewell sales but sometimes you have to snap up the new arrivals because SUMMER IS UPON US. Also, that 15% cash back from eBates is this week only and it would be a crime to not take advantage of it.

So, Madewell's new offerings. It's all so tempting! This little swing jacket is one to keep an eye on and I am still considering these cut-offs. Ugh, so good. Here's the rest of my "ultimate summer wardrobe" list: 

         

        

We Discuss: Shopping Death Spiral

M: I think these are my exact Rachel Comey boots that are my FAVE for $128! Such a deal!

M: Though mine might be a little more pink than those? More like her polished clay color? Either way that's a deal.

M: Also I want these. I'm not buying them, but I just want to say that I WANT THEM:

M: ALSO if these were my size I would buy them:

M: And I definitely think my boots are polished clay and also I want these:

M: BRB having a Veruca Salt-style meltdown.

A: UNSUBSCRIBE STOP MAKING ME WANT BOOTS

M: LISTEN I AM SORRY BUT NOT REALLY

A: THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE MY SIZE

M: FUCKERS

A: I DO NOT NEED BOOTS BUT NOW I DO

M: I want this:

M: Need Supply is 15% cash back this week.

A: The 15% cash back is KILLING ME.

M: I know

M: I don’t need to buy something just for that reason.

M: Udhfweyt084yt0

M: I wanna

A: I am always like that around my birthday and also around good deals.

M: sigh

A: But! I’m trying to save for NYC so I can shop.

M: That’s smart

M: I just closed like three shopping windows what is wrong with me!

A: You’re in a shopping death spiral!

M: I am.
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M: I historically don't care for Toms, but I really like these:

A: Oh, I like those A LOT and now I wish I could un-know about them.

M: Whoops.

A: But I am happy with my new gold sandals and really want silver Birks so I am good good good.

M: Good good good so good.

A: But.

M: Oops, I tripped and bought them when I saw they were 15% back on eBates.

A: Hahahaha. They are very YOU.

M: My justification is that they might scratch the Rachel Comey Tulip Sandal itch I've had for over a year now, for a quarter of the price.

A: I just googled those and damn.

M: Actually my search history tells me I've been wanting them for TWO years. So hopefully this will do the trick.

A: I actually think I like the Toms version better if it helps.

M: Fingers crossed.

A: Dude. Madewell:

A: 15% cash backkkkkkkk

M: UGH THAT IS SO RUDE EBATES

A: I WANT THEM SO BAD

M: Unrelated I want the black Arizonas with the black buckles:

M: DO NOT LET ME BUY THESE SOMEONE TAKE THE KEYS FROM MY COMPUTER

A: You think *I* can help you?

M: SOMEONE DO SOMETHING

A: *flees*

Outfit of the Day: Practically a Lady.

I actually dressed like an adult today, sort of! The weather has been delightful lately and it's making me want to wear dresses and show my toes. Let's see what I got:

Hey, look! It's one of my favorite dresses from last summer that thankfully still fits me. This dress is from TJ Maxx and I think I paid $15 but I love it so much. It's Chelsea & Theodore and is gone from the world but this one at Nordstrom is very similar and probably better quality. I also found an Eileen Fisher version which is probably what I should buy when mine dies. (OMG WHO AM I.) And, if you're just looking for an inexpensive t-shirt dress, this Alternative Apparel dress looks like a really good option.

Look how happy I am with my bare legs. I will tell you that my secret to wearing a thin-ish jersey dress is to wear a full slip underneath. It prevents my dress from looking and feeling transparent. This is the kind of slip I prefer (and it also comes in a mini version) though there's an inexpensive option at Target! Slips are the key to having your dress float away instead of clinging sadly.

I mean, yeah. My Universal Thread denim jacket is getting SO MUCH ACTION this spring. It's perfect for those days that start in the 50s and end in the 80s. It's the best $30 I've spent in a while. I wear it with everything but jeans, pretty much. Also from Universal Thread: 

These earrings, which I posted about yesterday. They're so pretty and look expensive even though they're dirt cheap (and currently on sale.) I'm also wearing an old necklace from Madewell that's pretty similar to this current style. I also really love this one. Madewell does a nice job with the jewelry.

Aww, here's an old one! I have had this MBMJ bag for a long time but it still sparks joy. I should carry it more. It's hard to find anything truly similar but this blue leather D&B hobo has similar hardwear and I love the simple shape.  There's also this Hedgren nylon version that looks quite similar and look at this suede beauty! Ugh, bags are my kryptonite. On to shoes: 

These are new! I had a cocktail party invite recently and realized I didn't have a single pair of dressy metallic shoes or sandals so I rectified that immediately. I have a great pair of blue suede Kenneth Cole sandals (so marked down!) so I checked to see if they came in metallic and found this pair instead. The block heel is really current and also easy to walk in. Yay! Marianne thinks they'll look great with jeans and I agree. Gold sandals, ya'll! 

We Discuss: Caftan Life.

M: I took a selfie with a drag queen and looked like a mole so I’ve started wearing eyeliner again

A: Haaaaaa

A: I wish I could go back to a simpler time before I started filling my brows

M: Me too dude

M: I will say Kat Von D tattoo liner is insane

A: Oooh

M: I’m about to wash my face and this is literally 14 hours later

M: Including being outside, it’s hot, etc

A: Dangggg

M: So I guess I’m this person now

A: It looks great! Every now and then I decide to do liquid liner before work.

A: It's always a really bad idea.

M: What I need is ANOTHER step and now one that requires extra work to remove

M: But seriously 14 hours

A: Longevity = worth it

A: I still double-cleanse. Pixi Double Cleanse forever!
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M: Today in Elio’s Mom Fashion

A: I remember those!

M: They are perfect for my new aesthetic

M: Also I bought this Vince silk caftan thing off eBay and it’s all I want to wear

M: It comes to my knee, that model must be seven feet tall

A: Holy shit I love that!

M: It’s so good

A: Beautiful

A: I'm at Terget buying stuff I don't need:

M: Pretty!

A: I love them. I need a caftan selfie pls.

A: So pretty!

M: Caftan life

A: My favorite Loft dress from last summer DOES NOT FIT so I bought the next size up on Poshmark. I'm so dumb. At this point it would be cheaper just to lose some weight.

M: Hahaha sounds pretty smart to me

A: I’m just tired of my favorite shit not fitting me.

M: I have avoided even trying most stuff on and just keeping buying new stuff if you want to really talk about doing it wrong

Ha! At least you aren’t having your feelings hurt by Old Navy cutoff shorts

M: I’m just avoiding.
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M: So I’m asking for perfume and these shoes for my birthday but the color I want is sold out in my size because of course

M: I want the tan but what do we think about this color?

M: I mean this used to be my go to color for everything and now suddenly everything I have is this light tan color

M: Or I could do the natural

A: The natural is really nice but it’s going to get stained. I’d go for the burnt sienna

M: Hm maybe the natural

M: Haha okay

A: Ha! Either is good I’d just worry about water spots

A: BTW, your birthday perfume’s description is cracking me up

M: I know all the perfume I like is so extra

A: “A unisex fragrance that captures a defining image of the spirit of the American West and personal freedom.”

A: PERSONAL FREEDOM

M: Like it is just a good smell calm down

A: I AM FREE AND SMELL LIKE SANDALWOOD

A: But! The actual notes sound amazing.

M: It’s great. I have tried so many at this point and this is the only one that lasts (looking at YOU TOM FORD with your $300 perfume that lasts 30 minutes)

M: Plus people stop me and tell me I smell amazing which is always nice

A: Tom Ford is a creep anyway

M: Agreed

A: And now I want to smell your freedom perfume

M: Ugh it’s so great

A: Wah

M: I started with a 5ml decanted rollerball from the Perfumed Court for like $20

A: That's so smart. And a slippery slope.

M: Yeah but a nice way to really test drive and I’ve worn it every day for 2 weeks and still have half of it. A good deal

A: So tempting. 

M: I am just happy to have finally settled on the one for me. I love Tom For Pour Femme and Serge Leutens Chergui but both are like a memory of perfume on me

A: Like La Croix! Sparkling water with a flavor memory

M: Haaaa. Yes but for $300 a bottle.

A: Baller

BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): LOFT Is So On Sale RN.

GUYS. I am trying really hard not to buy things right now but LOFT is making it so hard. They have 40% off of sale stuff and 40% off of selected full-price items. Eep. Don't forget to go through eBates for 2% cash back on your order. (Vaguely related PSA: eBates has a list of stores that are offering 15% cash back right now, including Madewell and Aerie!)

Anyway! Back to LOFT. Unfortunately some of my favorite sale stuff is final sale which is I mostly try to avoid posting... except for these two dresses because, come on:

THIS DRESS. It's so not my style but I still completely love it. Very Liberty print, right? 

This one is also final sale but it's so dreamy that I had to include it. I'm sorry. It does also come in a tank top version that's not final sale so that's an option. Also, this:

This top has a mild case of the crazy sleeves but it's so unusual and quite pretty.

These earrings are super fun and basically free. Seriously, they're like $4.

I don't wear rompers but I LOVE this print. This is how it starts, y'all. 

Throw this perfect, lightweight jacket over a dress or a tee or anything because damn. It's so good.

OR, if you're looking for a denim jacket this one is really cool with the button pockets.

Look, I know this is a sweater but it's cotton and has a zebra on it. Who can resist that? 

Perfectly adorable shorts that you can dress up or down.

YOO GUYS. Red pans! Red paaaaaaans. I need red pans alreddy.

Weekend Window Shopping: Kate Spade for Mother's Day.

Hey! Mother's day is, like, next weekend. I know, dude. Maybe you are shopping for your mom or maybe you are the mother and you want to buy a little something for yourself? I support that, always. I've chosen some things from the Kate Spade website that I think would make very nice gifts for you or your mom or whoever deserves it. Don't forget to use code MDAY18 for 20% off full priced items!

         

       

Stuff I Like: Reading, Listening, Slapping On, Goldblum.

This novel about reincarnation that actually makes me lol.
I am currently reading a book called Reincarnation Blues which I found sort of randomly on my local library's website and it sounded quirky and so far I totally love it. It's described as, "A wildly imaginative novel about a man who is reincarnated over ten thousand lifetimes to be with his one true love: Death herself." Now, I obviously haven't finished it but so far I've found it really entertaining and thoughtful and it has also made me snort-laugh once or twice which is pretty rare.

This fictional podcast that is a fun diversion.
Y'all know I love the SRSLY podcast and they recently recommended Sandra, a fictional podcast about a woman who works as a Siri-type helper. It's voiced by Kristin Wiig and Alia Shawkat and so far I'm intrigued. My only dislikes: the episodes are too short and the integrated ads are really annoying. I'm about halfway though at this point and it's refreshing to listen to a fictional podcast for a change. Oh! And Marianne is enjoying Gimlet's other new podcast The Habitat which I have queued up and ready to go.

This eyeshadow stuff which I expected to hate but really love.
Y'all I ordered the RMS Eye Polish in Magnetic fully expecting to hate it. So many people complain about it creasing and whatnot but you know what? I freaking love this stuff. Yes, it does crease a bit but so does everything else I put on my eyes and the color is gorgeous - a sheer glowy wash of purply-taupe color. I also love that it doesn't irritate my eyes like some shimmer stuff does. Anyway, it's beautiful on and very natural and yeah. I'm sold.

This video which has improved my day immensely:





How is it possible that Jeff Goldblum just gets hotter and more charming with age? It's witchcraft.