Friday Sale Alert: 4/17/20

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As always, shop smart and shop assuming we will be sheltering in place for many more months than the government is stating.  Prepare for the worst, be pleased if it is less.  Also don't do a lot of buying assuming you'll do an in-house try-on and return what doesn't work.  While returns are being processed at many retailers, it is taking much longer than usual.  For example, on March 16th my husband dropped off returns for Madewell and Nordstrom and they just sent email confirmation of these returns yesterday.  That being said, there are some great sales if you have specific items you need and I have rounded up some of my favorites below:

Sephora Sale!

Attention Sephora shoppers!  The Sephora sale starts TODAY for Rouge members, the 23rd for everyone else.  Not a member of Sephora's VIB program?  Sales like this show why it's worth it to sign up for the free program.  Shop early, items will sell out.  

Nordstrom Sale!

Nordstrom is having a “Spring Staycation” sale (that's a positive way to spin this moment in time) with a lot of wear-now looks on sale.  Shop fast, this sale ends tomorrow/Saturday at 9am ET!

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After a few weeks of wearing my primarily-black loungewear I have been wanting more color in my wardrobe.  Color really does affect how we feel, and I am just loving the sunny brights that are so on trend this season! 

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But there is something chic about classics with pops of white for spring.  These pieces still brought me joy:

Other Great Sales This Weekend:

  • Adidas has up to 30% off with promo code SAVENOW.  Shop at this link.
  • Banana Republic has 40% off regularly priced items and 60% off sale prices, no promo code needed.  Shop at this link.
  • ban.do has 20% off stay home essentials at this link with promo code STAYIN.
  • J.Jill has an extra 50% off sale items at this link.
  • Michael's has 20% off your order with promo code 20MAKE4120. Shop at this link.
  • Pat McGrath has 20% off and it goes up to 25% off if you spend $150. Shop at this link.
  • Pottery Barn has up 20% off furniture and 25% off everything else with promo code EARTHDAY at this link.
  • Old Navy has everything on sale; at the time of writing this they had several things for just $1.99 and almost everything else at $20 or less.  Shop at this link.
  • Shopbop has up to 40% off at this link
  • Torrid has one of those tiered sales where you get 25% off $50 or more and up to 50% if you buy more. Shop at this link.
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  1. I have to admit, Iโ€™m probably shopping more than I should beโ€”the sales are so good! But Iโ€™ve had to make a few returns too; some of my orders in early March were better for work wear & itโ€™s just not needed right now. Now, Iโ€™m finding myself picking up nicer-type t-shirts, and a few other items that will be more versatile. All the color you showed above is perfect right now. I even ordered a pair of tennis shoes in a color called โ€œwatermelon;โ€ itโ€™s a pinkish/reddish color & they make me happy every time I go for a walk! One of the sales that I took advantage of one week was Williams Sonoma. I found new dishes, that I did really need, & they were on sale, plus free shipping. No guilt at all on that purchase!

  2. I always enjoy your blog and appreciate your truthful answers! The little poplin dress is cute. Would you wear it with the self belt or what. Is it too young looking for a 70 year old?

    1. Iโ€™m also a huge fan of Belif Aqua Bomb! I wanted to love all of The Ordinary products I tried last summer because the price point was fantastic, but I just wasnโ€™t seeing any results. Iโ€™m always searching for the best skincare products.

  3. I love the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen. I tried a sample and was hooked! It’s more expensive than other sunscreens at the drugstore so get it when it’s on sale. It feels so good on. There is no fragrance and when I exercise, it doesn’t run into my eyes! It comes out of the tube clear like a gel and blends into your face with no color and no greasy look. When shops reopen, I plan to go try other products from Supergoop. I would stick with Kiehl’s. I have had the same kind of success as you have had with it. I am wishing for a good bronzer right now…. any suggestions?

  4. Is there only 1 plus size option listed? Kind of bummed there seem to be less and less truly plus size options in your round ups. Even if you don’t consider yourself plus size, I always thought this was a plus size helpful blog.

    1. A few pieces, including the highlighter hoodie were available in plus sizes and are now sold out. As for less and less plus size I am not sure exactly what you mean. Last week’s sale alert featured Anthropologie, J.Jill, and Athleta, all which offer plus size options. The previous sale alert featured Madewell, Talbots, and Bare Necessities which are plus size and Soma which doesn’t have full plus sizes but goes above a size 14. The most recent campaigns I’ve done with brands are with Universal Standard, Cacique/Lane Bryant, Colleen Rothschild (skincare), cabi (now has select styles up to 20 and I’ve worked with them for 9 years) and Soma (available up to XXL or 20). I will continue to offer plus size options and make that a focus, there is no plan to change that, though I do realize this week’s Friday Sale Alert isn’t as balanced as previous ones. Your comment is a reminder to me to keep the focus.

  5. Versed vitamin C powder is $20 & available at Target. It blends nicely into my face oil. Iโ€™m not sure its better than the Mad Hippie serum I have been using and ran out of, but for $20 itโ€™s worth a try.

      1. So, your reply to my comment made me tear up a bit. It feels good to be seen in isolation! This blog, and your voice, and leadership (I don’t know of another word for it) during this quarantine matters enormously to me and to others as well. Keep being here for us — we need you more than ever.

  6. My scarf collection is ridiculous (even after the closet purge). I love to tie them in my hair. But those neon headbands look super fun and are a great pop of color.

  7. Both husband and I have purchased headphones/headsets since we started staying at home. Overall we’ve been happy together but not having to listen to every conference call or musical whim has helped, a lot.
    Temperatures have been up and down and I’ve been looking at my denim skirts thinking I’d like to be wearing them, but for my fishbelly legs. If I were going into work I would have put on tights. I’m all for not being a slob at home, but have not been inspired to put on stockings. It may be time to break out the self-tanner.

    1. I second that comment about the headphones. I’ve been wearing mine everyday, and it truly helps with blocking out the home activities of 3 kids plus my husband who has his own rounds of conference calls.

      1. Thanks, Allie, you were the one responsible for turning me on to Nordstrom. Now I have my own card, and so seeing some things I can use while telecommuting makes my credit card spin, but my heart happy. In these tough times, we need a voice like yours to remind us to stay positive and be motivated. You’re my heroine.

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