Counting Down the Days...

...til this beautiful, jewel-toned 100% cashmere Era Sweater from Calypso shows up at my doorstep.

$195 originally, marked down to $48.30 with Calypso's Labor Day Sale. Promo code: SALE09. Enjoy!

Hey, I Got Some New Shoes On!

Two of my proudest finds lately have come in the form of shoes.

What is it about shoes that makes us girls go so bonkers? It's like men who don't give us enough attention, but we LOVE it and we want more.



Check out my fab finds: a pair of Via Spiga black leather and jute wedges (I've been on the hunt for some black-accented wedges all summer). Snagged 'em at Tootsies (when I got my Theory shorts) for $59.50, marked down from $175! Next up, probably my most fabulous find of the summer (maybe the century): these mega-badass snakeskin Modern Vintage wooden heels! These beauties came from the Boutique Bargain Warehouse Sale at Atlantic Station last month...ATL boutique Lexie and Jane is going out of business and had them marked down from $198 to $35!

These were fresh enough for the Paul McCartney show, for sure. Rocked 'em all night. Details, details, details!



Gold and silver studs on the tippy toes!



Get a load of those cutouts. Magnifique!

*PERK! Via Spiga has my wedges on sale for $69 online - find them here in all sorts of fun colors!

Right now is the time to shop the sales. What's been your best find recently?

Update! Calypso Online 20% Off Sale

Oh happy day!

To piggyback on my post below, I just got a sweet little nugget of info in my inbox from the lovely folks at Calypso.

From now until August 1, enter code SS20 at checkout to receive 20% off EVERYTHING from their online store (just how DO they photograph their clothing like it's floating?)

I'm pretty much obsessed with this Etnik Pendant by SLV Jewelry which would come out to a just under $40 with the discount (started out at $95)!



You know I'm all about those long necklaces - they make you look taller!

More Summer Savings from Calypso

Disclaimer: I am NOT endorsed by Calypso; just obsessed with Calypso.

At any time of the year, you can find butter-soft tees, breeze-enhancing tunics and stroll-worthy summer dresses, perfect with all of those metallic flats going on sale this time of year.

I just had to share with you a few of my favorite finds from Calypso's current sale. These looks can take you from the beach to the board room which is what I call "multi-tasking" (and how I justify my purchases most of the time...is that so wrong?)


L to R: Ceri Cardigan, originally $95, now $49; Eugenia Dress, originally $95, now $49; Darshini Sweater, originally $225, now $69

Game Time

Shopping is like a sport, and just as football, basketball, soccer and track & field stars have the "off-season", so do clothes. You see, even though the racks at Neimans and Nordstrom are preparing for pre-fall items, I can't even think about putting on a wooly sweater in this sweltering Atlanta heat...let alone BUYING the thing. I USUALLY buy clothing so that I can wear it PRONTO.

But I CAN wrap my head around a chic linen blazer that has probably been on the shelves since early March, marked way way down to something like $19.99. And even though I won't be needing said blazer until the chillier September nights to come, I can snag a steal and feel pretty damn good about it.

So many deals along these lines are popping their lil' price tags up online and in stores. As the waitress of what-to-wear for way less, I thought I'd serve a couple thangs up fer ya.



I'd love to see that Mirror/Dash French Nautical Blazer (sale $19.99, orig. $58) with preppy white, red or pale yellow shorts, anchored by chic flats (think Tory Burch) but tough jewels. As for the Splotch Washed Jacket from Forever21 (sale $14.99, orig. $29.80), this would be mega-sweet worn unbuttoned with some structured black shorts and a long grey tank with peep-toe ankle booties to amp up the bad-assness (think "Rihanna running errands" style). Our final steal comes from Free People with their Long Seamed Blazer (sale $89.95, orig. $128). I love how FP has it paired with a prairie-esque short skirt (would not wear anything too long...think proportions here). But I might roll up the sleeves a bit & even add another patterned top instead of the solid one featured as the jacket is such a strong base. Paired with some tough, loosely laced Doc Martens, you'd be channeling Empire Records like a pro.

Tip: If you're down with that hippie-chic style, check FreePeople.com for sale info often. Often times they have markdowns well over 50% off! Furthermore, look for reductions during these months on cocktail dresses, sandals & jeans!