September was not a particularly fruitful month for shopping–there were some cheap scores like the Bowtie Clutch (will review next week) but also heartbreaks like the Burberry Check Lined Wool Cape.
Please share in the comments your best finds from September if you have recommendations.
Retailer: Banana Republic
Discount: Take 40% off with code BRNEWFALL; offer combine-able with 25% off new subscriber discount.
Picks: Heritage Faux-Fur Trim Peplum Jacket, Lace Bow Sheath, Green Utility Jacket, BR Monogram Peplum Coat, Pink Hacking Jacket, and Ponte Fit-and-Flare Dress.
My order: I picked up the Faux-Fur Trim Bow Coat and Cropped Double-Breasted Jacket, both of which received positive reviews online.
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Faux-Fur Trim Bow Coat | Cobalt Wool Coat | Grey Fit-and-Flare Bow Coat |
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BR Monogram Gold Blazer |
Retailer: J. Crew
Discount: 25% off any purchase with code INSTYLE25; code expires 10/15/13.
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Top: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Bottom: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Retailer: Ann Taylor
Discount: $50 off purchases of $100+, online and in stores.
I loved the Lane Striped Shirt on Kelly and tried the 0P at a local store before ordering the 00P online. The style just doesn’t work well on me so I dejectedly put this in the return pile.
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Lane Striped Shirt | 00P Shoulder: 14″ | Sleeve Length: 22″ | Bust: 16″ | Total Length: 24″ |
In that vein, the Silk Blouse was also a return for me. It’s not a bad white silk blouse but wasn’t special enough to keep.
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Silk Blouse | 00P Shoulder: 14″ | Sleeve Length: 22.5″ | Bust: 16″ | Total Length: 25″ |
I love the zigzag pattern that Ann Taylor introduced this season and debated keeping the Zig Zag Stripe Scarf but will try the cowl neck top and pencil skirt before making my decision.
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Zig Zag Stripe Scarf |
Retailer: Shoebox New York
Discount: 25% off site-wide with code FF25
Picks: VC Signature Pree Pumps (black or white), Vince Camuto Inverted Notch Blazer, Vince Camuto Leaf Eyelet Blazer, and VC Signature Sam Clutch.
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Vince Camuto Sabin Clutch: Glazed Ginger | Caviar Black (70% off) Smaller option: black, ginger, and midnight |
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Gray | Cloudy | Purple (more than 75% off; also available as sandals here, here, here, and here) |
Retailer: Shopbop
Discount: thousands of new markdowns
Picks: Tibi Cap Sleeve Open Back Dress, AG The Middi Mid Rise Legging Jeans, SW3 Bespoke Queensway Jacket, Torn by Ronny Kobo Alaina Shirt, A.L.C. Lindstam Trench Coat, and Nicholas Tailored Wrap Pants.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Scallop Tier Lace Dress |
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Smythe : Peaked Lapel Blazer | Schoolboy Jacket | Lace Blazer | Boucle Jacket |
Retailer: H&M
As
a continuation of last week’s entry, my giant H&M order also
yielded these returns. I liked the draped blouse but found the white
slightly too cool in tone. It would be a keeper if it were a warmer
white. The size 2 fit me well in length.
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Draped Blouse | sz 2 |
A
gray skater dress has been slowly creeping up my list of “wants” but
this one was slightly “off” in every respect so my search continues.
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Jersey Dress | XS |
I
gravitate to drapey and slightly oversized tops for fall and would’ve
kept this jersey top if I had more holes in my closet to fill. I decided
to wait for a better marled top.
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Jersey Top | size XS |
Retailer: Zappos
Adore this scarf (reminds me of a J. Crew sweater) and may attempt to DIY this.
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Kate Spade New York Mini Pom Poms Infinity Scarf |
Retailer: LOFT
Discount: 40% off everything with code SHOP40
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Peter Pan Collar Pleat Front Tee Blouse | Covered Placket Short Sleeve Blouse | Club Collar Henley Blouse |
Happy shopping!