Have you seen the new bridesmaid collection at Target? Really great values!
Here are some dresses and accessories from Target for all occasions:
Don’t forget to stop by the bright bit giveaway. winners will be selected soon – and you can double your chance of winning by re-posting!
ciao ciao and happy shopping!!
Mango has me going crazy with ideas for work outfits right now! The jewelry especially is a steal right now.
I love options like these – they are great for re-mixing and they are a good combo for pretty + professional.
p.s. I cannot even handle this on trend and pretty $40.00 dress
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just a few sites with notable sales. the bluefly and bloomies sales look carazzy
Here you go >>>
Hey All!! I have answered a slew of readers questions so keep on scrolling down!
Also – I wanted to point out a couple of items I have been loving lately: Torrid Vest and ON Sweater
So cute, flattering, function-able and good for layering. LOVE LOVE.
Purple dress, Floral Print Dress (would look great with so many different colors of cardigans!), Gray Dress.
So often I don’t think to look at places like JCPenney for inspiration… but I think all three of these dresses are lovely.
Also, don’t forget that I post over at DownEast! This weeks posts:
How to wear DEB’s Soft and Pretty Top
This is one of my favorite fall seasons EVER. I love all the Fall trends right now: velvet, animal print, chunky heels, hats, knits, stripes, military, southwest colors, leggings, menswear as womenswear, colorful hosiery, sparkle embellishments, lace, leather, fur on and on!! I have highlighted a WHOLE bunch of my favorites right now:
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
black dress, green dress, velvet dress
plaid shirt, striped dress, red dress
military vest, military tee, plus embellished dress, southwest sweater, bow belt
fur collared coat, gray leggings, animal print purse, black plus leggings
gray poncho, blue fleece jacket, mustard knit
yellow knit, leather bag, black dress
maternity leopard top, mng slacks, mng menswear top
black plus embellished dress, purple knit, black plus embellished vest
plus fur vest, embellished shoes, cardigan, plus cardigan
lace top, green trousers, striped tee
fur vest, hat, black shoes, colored socks, ring, tights, earrings, fur hat
FF is having a site-wide 40% off sale but it only lasts for four hours. Just use code: FNO at checkout!! Some of my favorites:
brown tee, sputnik sweater, salt and pepper coat, circle scarf, sequined shoulder top, tuscon necklace, bollywood earrings, boyfriend blazer
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Ok, once again not around photoshop, but I just HAD to let you guys know about all the great swimwear sales going on right now! I mean this is deeply discounted stuff – its the perfect time to get a cool bathing suit for next year. All sizes and colors in tankinis and one pieces. Check it out!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
DownEast Basics Blue, DEB Black Swim Dress, ON Plus Spitfire, ON Plus purple ruffle, Anthropologie black strapless, JCrew Cinnabar, JCrew Brilliant Navy, JCrew gray polka dots, Gap basic black halter, Torrid Plus Aztec swim shorts, Torrid plus blue polka dots, Torrid plus black swim shorts, Macy’s yellow one strap (GORGEOUS), Macy’s ruffled blue swim dress, Macy’s green ruffled Ralph Lauren, Macy’s Orange Tommy Hilfiger
Our reader, Audrey said this:
Audrey: I had a lot of fun looking around and trying to imagine what I would want to wear right now if I was 14. I loved being 14, I thought I was so old and I had so much fun.
However, I would have liked to have SS to help me out with my wardrobe then!
I tried to find things that were on a teenage budget and trendy. The first place I went for your clothes was Old Navy. Their clothes fit liberally, they have a lot of sizes and you can pick regular, petite or tall for your items so I thought that would help with your “long leg syndrome”. Also, longer shirts are in right now, you just have to kind of look around. ON has a ton but also try hunting online at Forever 21, Wet Seal, Macy’s and American Apparel just to name a few.
I picked this cute and bright blue top I thought would be fab on a 14 year old in high school, and the jewelry I picked is super cheap and adorable! I thought it would be awesome to stack the bracelets and then add a watch or something. Don’t forget your scarf! I think a bright scarf is fashionable and brightens up one’s face. Lastly, I found a unique and darling shoe at target that I thought would look wonderful with your skinny jean.
Hope you enjoy your selection!
Ciao Ciao! Happy Shopping.
earrings, plaid top, elephant necklace, jeans, circle scarf, shoe, bracelets, handbag
yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back.
Our reader, Katie, said this:
“Can you put together some suggestions for cute and comfortable shoes? I am visiting New York for the first time in October, and I don’t want to blow my fashion by wearing comfortable “tennis shoes!” I’ll be doing a lot of walking, so comfort is key… but style is important too!”
Katie – I am so excited for you! October is my favorite month in NYC. I lived in Manhattan for awhile and I hear you. There is A LOT of walking and its NY so you want to look your best!
When I was there I wore flats flats flats!! (I’m not a heels kind of girl). I would suggest wearing flats and low – heeled boots. Make sure you bring some Wellies and an umbrella just in case! If it gets rainy just wear your Wellies walking around and slip a pair of flats in your purse in case you want to change.
When I was working downtown I had a whole drawer full of shoes and then I just wore weather appropriate shoes on my commute and changed at work.
My favorite place for cute, good quality, cheap shoes is Target. I also have thrown in a New Balance shoes because they are supposed to be more comfortable, however, it was hard finding a cute one!
p.s. Remember everyone in NY wears black – I liked to wear basic black pieces then spice it up with a beautiful scarf or colorful shoes or bag. Just a thought.
p.p.s. Readers who have sent emails: just a reminder that I am getting to them and to keep watching SS for your answers. We. Heart. Emails.
Hope this selection helps:
brown boots, brown NB, black studded boots, purple flat, black snake skin wellie, rose flat, blue studded flat, yellow wellie
Camel is so in for fall.
From Left to Right:
Cardigan, Lace Dress, Trousers, Top, Pants, Top, Scarf, Faux Fur Vest, Top, Top, Maxi Dress, Tote, Bootie
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up on a couple of things:
Sephora is having a sale on their starter kits for Bare Escentuals – Wet Seal has a sale going on: check out this military jacket, faux leather jacket, cap sleeve wrap, denim capris, rosette top - Ralph Lauren has great tops on sale: here, here, here, here and here – Overstock.com is having an inventory close out sale: anne klein suit, belted dress, plus size lace dress, draped cardigan
Also, thank you for all the fun emails! I am working on answering all of your questions as fast as I can. Keep those emails coming! Send them to: livi@sensiblystyled.com
Ciao Ciao. Happy Shopping!
image: not around photoshop right now so this is what you get: me being shocked by such great sales!
vintage, circa 2005
I have been in love with Mango ever since I saw my first store in Salzburg, Austria. I love it ALMOST as much as H&M. almost.
I found some great stuff for sale on their online shop!! The site wouldn’t let me open individual items in new tabs so you will just have to go look around but here is the link to their sale page.
A lot of their stuff is in larger sizes and super discounted as well so make sure you get there quick!!
Ciao Ciao! Happy Shopping.
i love accessories.
(forgive the shaky iphone shot, the serious need for a manicure and the awkward hand pose)
This is an actual shot of what i actually wear on my hands every day. My point: accessories can be fun, useful and add color and intrigue to any outfit.
Now I realize that not everyone is as hard core about the types and amounts of accessories as I am but that doesn’t mean that accessories aren’t for you!
I think extras for an outfit are all about trying something different and transforming a look. Yes, I wear tons of jewelry most days but I also try and change it up.
For instance:
If you always wear big earrings, try little ones or vice versa. No jewelry? Try a necklace one day. Too much jewelry? (cough, cough) try tapering it down once in a while.
Of course, accessories aren’t just about jewelry. Scarves, hats, bags and so much more are all part of it as well. It’s all about the style and personality of the person!
And like I always say, Go Big or Go Home!!
My favorite accessories of the moment:
petal necklace, rainbow headband, chain and fabric necklush, two finger black ring, fabric bracelet, gold bangles
Hey guys! I’m leaving out of town in one hour! So, I am posting real quick to say that posting won’t be regular until August 16th… I’m going to WA to visit my family and Zach is coming with me! So we are going camping and whitewater rafting! Yipee!!! So… here is something to hold you over…
Raise your hand if you love these new arrivals at DownEast!
I’m kinda digging this bohemian look. And I think it would be perfect to wear out to lunch with your girlfriends! Thanks Ashlin for sending me the link to the top!
I got an email from our reader Crystal and she ordered this swimsuit and loves it! She said “and to my surprise, it is something completely modest with a very retro feel much like the suits you would find at a high end store. The support and coverage were important to me and I didn’t think it was possible to find in something that I would still feel in style in.”
Thanks Crystal for sending me this find!
I realized that lately I have been posting a lot of ridiculously expensive items in my Tuesday posts. So, today is different. There isn’t one item in this outfit that is more than $44! Yay for affordable clothing. I really wanted a scarf with this outfit, however this one looks a little off. Maybe a different shade of purple would do it? I also think Yellow would be cute. Anyways, enjoy!
-Natalie
Purple Scarf, Striped t-shirt, Toms Shoes, Denim Leggings, White Bag.
I wanted to pick an outfit that would be comfortable and easy to take on and off while you’re trying things on. I also wanted something cute so that you could feel put together enough to stop by the Cheesecake Factory or something for dinner. I recently had the Santa Fe salad and the Key Lime cheesecake and I wholeheartedly recommend both. Hope you have a girls’ shopping day in your near future!
-Emily
There is a good chance that if you see me at a BBQ this summer that I will be wearing something similar! I’m all about simplicity, especially in the heat!
-Natalie
Top at American Apparel for $18.00
Shorts at Charlotte Russe for $27.00
Shoes at Nordstrom for $49.95
Sunglasses at Ray-Ban for $119.00
To me, summer clothes means lots of easy cotton and linen. I’m not so much a shorts kind of girl, so I love wide leg, breezy trousers. And I love wearing white.
Here’s my BBQ outfit, but just be careful with the BBQ sauce on those white pants!
-Emily
Shirt at Old Navy for $22.99
Pants at Old Navy for $25.00
Belt at Gap for $34.50
Shoes at Endless for $79.95
Necklace at Macy’s for $85.00
This is the last of the outfits that Jessica has sent in 
so if any of you out there want to email me outfits, I would love to post them! Also, there have been a lot of comments asking where all the outfits are from. All the links are posted at the bottom of each post! Happy Shopping!
Aren’t these the cutest crocs you have ever seen? I LOVE them, and I NEED them!!! 
At Crocs for $49.99. And seriously, what’s better than a comfy and good looking shoe all in one?
These shorts look SO comfy!
At Old Navy for $26.50
Lovin’ these shorts!
At Old Navy for $26.50
I Love the bold flowers on white!
At DownEast for $34.99
The skirt of this dress looks super flowy, like somehting that should be worn on the beach.
At DownEast for $39.99
This would look super cute with a yellow cardigan!
Trista Striped Dress at Delias for $44.50, 35 inches long.
I LOVE this dress! I love the color, I love the cut, I love it all! It’s perfect for Spring and Summer!
Gracelyn Eyelet Dress at Delias for $44.50, 35 inches long.
