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Kate Spade is having 30% off your entire purchase through Sunday. This is for all brands and includes the Outlet stores. Below are my picks, some I’ve already purchased and others I’m mulling over before Sunday.

Cinema City Samira – I found this at the Outlet last month and it was perfect for my Vegas trip. 
No Sleep Til Brooklyn Bangle – This is my favorite and my Fit Twin has it too! 
Shoe in Charm Bracelet – Why would I NOT get this? 
Required Reading Bon Shopper – ShopWithM reviewed this and I love it too! It is on my Wishlist. 
Charm Heels in Leopard – The Charm Heels are always adorable with their slingback strap, peep-toe and bow in front. 
Square Tote in Windowpane – I have this in White and it was the perfect travel companion fitting my Mini-Brompton, Snacks, Magazines, Umbrella and Scarf. I’m considering the Olive color now. It has two side pockets that fit a rolled magazine, water bottle, yoga mat, etc.

I’m a skirt person and the Perfect Circle Mini in Wool is a serious contender to be added to my closet. Just need to decide on a color…Moss or Blue?

And I can’t forget The Boy and Husband.

Have you taken a look at the Kate Spade family offerings? Sale items +30% off are really good deals. 
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Thursday evening was a Birthday Happy Hour for one of our best friends. I haven’t really been feeling up to dressing in anything but jeans this past week but I was determined to dress up some for this. Since it was just slightly cool (not 90s) I decided on the Pixie Pants in Leather Tuxedo Stripe. During the final days of the Instyle25 promo I ordered the Drapey Crepe Henley Tunic in Ivory in an 8 Petite. This size is the best fit for me as the sleeves weren’t too long and the fit was perfect through the shoulders and arms but just a little closer to the body, as compared to the regular size 8. It seems others agree with me as the 8 Petite is sold out in all colors but Cerise and Black.

I added the Darby Calf Hair Loafers in Leopard, the Mini Compilation Necklace that Gigi reviewed here and my Kate Spade Goreski Glasses Ring that I purchased during September’s 20% off sale. You can now get it for 30% off with FALL13FF.

I was very comfortable in this outfit and it took very little effort. The shoes are lined in leather and oh-so-comfy and the shirt covers all of my booty which is an A+ in my book.
My Talbot’s order came in so be expecting that review over the weekend. 
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I saw these loafers during a Fall Preview image on Pinterest and knew I would get these in honor of my sweet Bella. It’s suede upper with a calf-hair Dachshund. And absolutely adorable.

And I wore them last Saturday to the TEDx San Antonio with my Fluted Skirt in Ivory and Madewell Denim Shirt.

There’s also a Sweater. It took all of my will-power to resist it. The Frenchie Dog is out of stock but there are still some Scottie Dog sweaters. 

Have you seen C. Wonder’s offerings lately? 
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A wool shirt, like the Collection Gabardine Shirt, really intrigued me and I wanted to see it IRL, not knowing what to expect.

It’s a button-down, short-sleeved, boxy shape. I ordered it in my Perfect Shirt size of 8 and the fit is good through the shoulders. I lightened the rest of the images so you could see the fit better but this is a true black shirt. The 6 would have been a better fit through the body but overall would have been small on me.

This feels like a blend of more wool than silk and not like a wool City Mini or No. 2 Pencil Skirt. The feel is like a twill but wool; just a touch rough but not uncomfortable. This shirt will keep you warm during the day. I was getting pretty warm just taking these pics, inside, standing under a ceiling fan. 
Though I like the concept of this shirt it is a pass for me due to the color, boxy shape and warmth. I’d rather put on a Cashmere Tee to keep warm. I would consider this if it was offered in another color.

What are your thoughts on this Wool Shirt? 

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The Collection Wool-Silk A-Line Skirt in Navy has been sitting in my Wishlist since it’s arrival online a few weeks ago. It finally went on promo during the 40% off sale so I was happy to finally order it.

As pretty as the Neon Coral looked I knew I had the Autumn Coral Sterling Skirt in my closet so I settled on the Navy, in a size 8. The waist is right at my belly button and the 19-inch length is perfect for my 5’2″ frame. This is a wool-silk blend so it could be prone to snags if you are sitting or leaning against something rough. This also has an exposed zipper at the back. Not sure I’m too fond of that for such a nice skirt. That trend needs to die already.

With being heavily into the latest “sweatshirt” trend, I do find this skirt can be “dressed-down” with one. This skirt will also transition from work-to-dinner easily and can easily be dressed up for an upcoming Holiday function. 

Thoughts on this Collection item? I don’t know if I’ll wear it enough compared to an all wool skirt like my Flair Skirt or a Pencil Skirt to justify even the sale + % off price. I’ll try a few styling ideas to be sure.