A Warm and Cozy Sale

Whew! I think my wallet is safe this week.  So, there was a small sale today with lots of sweaters.  I was able to resist purchasing anything today and I plan on sticking to that plan.  I recently moved into my apartment and I took a little break from furnishing and decorating my place.  So, know I have to take a break from Anthro shopping, just for a little while.  We'll see how long that lasts.   Happy Shopping ladies!

miscellany monday

happy monday ladies – i’ve added my random ramblings to carissa’s miscellany monday party!  check out carissa’s blog below and join in on the fun. 

{one}time change. i don’t know about you guys, but i’m happy to have gained an extra hour of sleep.  i’m not loving the fact that it’s pitch black outside at 6pm, but i love my sleep. 

{two} monday night football.  anyone that knows me knows that i love football.  i look forward to football season and i’m always pretty sad to see the season end.  i prefer college football over nfl, but i watch it and enjoy it all.  the florida gators are my favorite college team and philadelphia eagles and green bay are my favorite nfl teams.  and since i live in florida i usually root   i usually work on the weekends, so i can’t always catch the games.  however, i’m always able to catch some monday night football.  who’s playing tonight? its steelers vs. bengals….i’m pretty sure that the steelers will take it home, but you never know.  i usually root for the underdog when it’s not my team…so it will be interesting if bengals pull out a win tonight. 

{three}  anthropologie sale.  so…i wonder if anthro is going to have a sale tomorrow now that there is free shipping.  i’ve already taken advantage this offer one time so far…i’m sure that there will be more shipments to come.  yikes!

{four} veterans day.  if you are like me, you may know someone who is currently serving or who has previously served in the military.  in september, my brother-in-law left for afghanistan for 1 year, leaving my sister, my 2 nieces and nephew waiting patiently for his return.  it was so hard to see the little ones so sad and confused.  i was just telling my boyfriend, that we should do so much more to show our appreciation for our troops.  with that being said, i wanted to share some information regarding amazing discounts and freebies for our troops:

1. applebees  all veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu at applebee's on nov. 11. simply show proof of service or arrive wearing a uniform.

2. golden corral for the 10th year in a row, golden corral restaurants will offer their military appreciation monday dinner. the event is scheduled this year from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on nov. 15. all personnel are welcome, including retirees, veterans, active duty, national guard and reserves.

3. mccormick & schmuck's seafood restaurants  for the 12th year running, participating restaurants in the national seafood chain offer a complimentary entree to vets from a special menu. space is limited so online reservations are strongly recommended.

4. outback steakhouse veterans and active-duty military receive a free “bloomin' onion” and non-alcoholic beverage on veterans day at participating outback steakhouses.

5. subway  some subway restaurants are distributing free six-inch subs to veterans or active-duty members on veterans day. make sure you call ahead because not all franchises are participating in this event.

6. uno chicago grill show up on veterans day in uniform, with a photo of yourself in uniform or with a military or veteran's i.d. and receive a free entree or individual pizza, with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or greater value.

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Fresh Picks to Follow: Jackets and Vests

Hi ladies…I hope that you all are enjoyed your weekend.  Unfortunately, I had to work all weekend, so it wasn’t so great for me.  I didn’t have a chance to post my fresh picks on Friday, so here it is…I’m such a slacker. 

I thought it would be fitting to post about Fall jackets and vests, since the weather has finally changed here in Florida.  On Thursday, the weather dropped down to the late 40s…that’s pretty cool for Florida living. 

So ladies, it’s time to break out your best fitting jackets and layer them over a blouse or thin sweater (if you haven’t done so already).  You can pair a great tailored jacket with everything from menswear-inspired trousers to skirts to jeans and you’re all set.  A jacket adds structure to your figure: (1) it gives curvy girls more angular lines, (2) it creates waistlines for boyish figures, or (3) it evens out lumps and bumps for all shapes.  If you decide to purchase a fall jacket, then pick traditional fabrics like tweed, plaids, corduroy, denim, velvet, or leather. 

Here are some of my top 10 favorite styles to inspire you this Fall.  Do any of these styles fit into your personal style?  Have you purchased a jacket or vest lately?  Let me know what’s your favorite jacket or vest…either old or new. 

1. Coach - Kaitlin Quilted Jacket…$398.00

2. Anthropologie - Foliage Finder Jacket…$148.00

3. Anthropologie - Oxer Jacket…$158.00

4. Banana Republic - Tabbed Military Sweater Jacket…$110.00

5. JCrew - Belstaff® Roadmaster Jacket…$595.00

6. Anthropologie - Falling In Love Vest…$118.00

7. Anthropologie - Tulip Curtsy Blazer…$118.00

8. Banana Republic – Classic Trench…$198.00
9. Anthropologie - All Along Knit Jacket…$88.00

10 Anthropologie - Autumn Honey Jacket…$298.00