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Through Monday, December 14, Madewell is giving you 20% off your purchase or 30% off $200 promo with code SPLURGE. I love that the Transport Weekender is included in this promo. Though I really love a rolling carry-on for flights, I think I need a weekender for the road trips we take to Dallas every few months.

This is a great time to get gifts and a little something for yourself. I’ll be back later with a review of the Walkway Sweater Dress and some necklaces I found over the Black Friday/Weekend.

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I love this sale at Anthropologie. You can take an extra 30% off sale items with code XTRA30. I usually wait to shop the Anthro sale after the Holidays so I can buy small gifts for next year but there are some great gifts to be had now.

In the past I’ve given ring-holders, candles, mugs, kitchen towels, measuring cups and spoons. I usually find these item after the Holiday for less than $10 each, with some around $5.


I stockpile Anthropologie gift boxes, each time I buy something small from the store. This way, I don’t have to ask for 10 gift boxes during the Holidays. The happiness on peoples faces when they see the Anthropologie box is so fun to watch. I am not one of those who fakes you out with a box from a certain store and inside it is something not from there.

Are you shopping XTra30 at Anthropologie?

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Husband is pretty picky about everything he buys so it’s good that he creates a wishlist on Amazon so I know exactly what to get him.  He doesn’t like ties or BBQ tools and clothes are always returned. That’s why I’m glad he found Tommy John last year. I would say this is the La Perla of men’s underwear. He prefers the Second Skin Trunks has slowly been replacing the other pairs that just don’t work, ride up or are boxers. I am helping him further his stock a little more for Christmas. I am hoping he likes the V-Neck Tee and socks as much as the trunks.

Husband also loves eating slices of cheese as a snack in the evenings. I bought him some Cheese Knives from Anthropologie a few years ago that need replacing. I like that the Colby Cheese Tray Set stores the knives in the tray. 

Lastly, I know for sure Husband likes both of these items as he received them last year for Christmas. He has a few Contigo Mugs and uses them daily. They are dishwasher safe and seal pretty tightly.


Though Husband already has some of these from past gifts I know these are appreciated (and well-researched) gifts.

Happy Husband Shopping!

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For Kate Spade’s Cyber Monday, I’m shopping for small gifts. Use code SHINE to take 30% off your purchase. Jewelry and catch-all trays are nice to have and not what people normally think to get for themselves. Something else I know I wouldn’t normally buy for myself but always seem to need one is a compact. I can pull out my phone and use the reverse camera but I like the look of a pretty compact instead. 

I also love giving gifts that are specific to a hobby or passion. For your favorite baker the 3-piece set or apron in Chocolates is cute. I have also found that unique bottle openers are always a good choice.

Use code SHINE for 30% off your purchase. Don’t forget to get cash back from Ebates before shopping Cyber Monday! If you don’t have an account you can sign up here (and I’ll get a referral bonus too).

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There are so many goodies to chose from at J Crew Factory with the current 50% off everything promo (SHIPGIFTS) it makes my head spin. I already have my Holiday party outfits planned but there’s always shopping for next year right? I have been obsessed with the Sea Glass Brulee’ Necklace for a while and am very delighted to see a similar one in the Crystal Drops Necklace at the Factory. And who doesn’t love Camel for Winter? I can’t decide between the Striped Knit Scarf or the Plaid Scarf.

The Cora Loafers with Bow not only remind me of Kate Spade but they are great to wear to those parties where you know you’ll be standing most of the time. I have some dressy flats already but would get these in a heartbeat.

I did order some items during the Early Access that I’ll share with you now.

~ Velvet Blazer, size 8 ~
~ Peacock Collector Tee, Medium ~
~ Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool, Rhapsody Blue, size 8 Petite ~

The Velvet Blazer fit fine in the size 8 though I would have ordered a 10 Petite had it been offered. There’s a single-button in front which hits at a decent spot, not too low. The velvet is loose though and not structured like the old Schoolboy Blazer of yore, which is what I was expecting. The Faux-Fur Vest would be a fun option. The Peacock Tee fit fine in my normal Medium. The peacock is gold foil. I’m going to keep it as it’s fun and the gold foil on black background can be a little dressy.

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I returned the Patio Pant in Wool in Blue Stone since I really didn’t think I’d wear it too often. I have whittled down all my pants but still have quite a few dressy options that I really didn’t need another pair. This Rhapsody Blue in the Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool is a great color duplicate. I prefer Petites in the pencil skirts at the retail and factory stores, when it’s offered, because the length is shortened to 19-20 inches instead of the 22+. That petite length hits me just above the knee and is so much more proportionate for my body. I do find the factory double-serge wool is a little thinner than retail but still a nice quality.

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What are you shopping at the 50% off everything at the J Crew Factory? Are you shopping for you or gifts for friends and family?