Friday Fashion

Whoop-whoop, it's Friday! I know I'm ready for a time-out this weekend...how about you? I had other plans for today's post, but when I caught word that <a href="http://bit.ly/W7fZdv" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> was having their <a href="http://bit.ly/W7fZdv" target="_blank">Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Children</a>, I had to abort mission and check it out. This really is the mother of all good sales...the only thing that tops it is their Anniversary Sale later this Summer. <br /><br />I scoured<i> everything</i>, and picked out my favorites...actual things that I'd buy and wear. And because I can't help myself, I made some fashion moodboards....every last item in this post is <i>on sale!!</i> If that doesn't make it a good Friday, then I don't know what does! The downside is, everything sells out <i>fast</i>! I had items in my shopping cart last night, that are already sold out this morning. So don't dilly-dally.<br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 550px;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="Chevron Tie Dress" border="0" height="356" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/1pdVyEx9OhhHagk5lo7Q/cid/122746770/id/4H5ZyvHh4xG3VP8wBxFvvQ/size/c550x356.jpg" title="Chevron Tie Dress" width="550" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1jb7ZjU" target="_blank">Printed Shirt Dress</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1ph4DAY" target="_blank">Sandals</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1nw7kO9" target="_blank">Crossbody Bag</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1vNKEhU" target="_blank">Hammered Hoop Earrings</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vNIpey" target="_blank">Sunglasses</a></div><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 550px;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="Stripes & Hot Pink" border="0" height="420" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/EzbLHoPtVUwC1Uf7pAwiRQ/cid/122745472/id/AOVF8O-h4xGTxj01iPOa4g/size/c550x420.jpg" title="Stripes & Hot Pink" width="550" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1vNIM91" target="_blank">Striped Dress</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vNJanW" target="_blank">Pink Pumps</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1tq4j5z" target="_blank">Aqua Clutch</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1ph2OnJ" target="_blank">Beaded Necklace</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1jzfzcy" target="_blank">Watch</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1gUeHk7" target="_blank">Chain Bracelet</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vNIpey" target="_blank">Sunglasses</a></div><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 550px;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="weekend cool" border="0" height="563" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/MyElVwSDLYmCnRuVllaklw/cid/122743658/id/pOPEXe3h4xGpUr4l-c39AQ/size/c550x563.jpg" title="weekend cool" width="550" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/RY00Av" target="_blank">Split-Neck Blouse</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1gUcBRg" target="_blank">Twill Bomber Jacket</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/SoKONw" target="_blank">Distressed Jeans</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/RXZORZ" target="_blank">Graphic Tote</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1oXamPj" target="_blank">Wedge Sandals</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1ph0Ljx" target="_blank">Aviators</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1lXBrNc" target="_blank">Watch</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1jb3zto" target="_blank">Bib Necklace</a></div><br />And here are a few other items worth checking out because of their extreme discount...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/17/_8813797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/17/_8813797.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1lXJpG3" target="_blank">Floral Halter Maxi Dress</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/8/_8460208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/8/_8460208.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1nw7V26" target="_blank">Gathered Sheath Dress</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/14/_8770414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/14/_8770414.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1jb9bnh" target="_blank">Striped Organza Skirt</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/0/_8785580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/0/_8785580.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/SoS1wZ" target="_blank">Kaliope Sandal</a></div><br /><br />And since the sale is Women <i>and</i> Kids....let's not forget them. I shop everywhere for my kids, but I've found over the years, that Nordstrom sale prices are as good as Target and Gap...but the quality is better, and the clothes don't wear out before they outgrow them. Now's the time when I'll shop for next year's sizes, too...especially shoes!<br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 550px;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="playful girl" border="0" height="293" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/UY9GhTQEQ3kI0DYeW9aIVA/cid/122752017/id/NgAjWfnh4xGFonl6tP8JyA/size/c550x293.jpg" title="playful girl" width="550" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1jzu7ZG" target="_blank">Ruffle Dress</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1vNVHYD" target="_blank">Zebra Toms</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1oXriFc" target="_blank">Hair Ties</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/Sp0oJ0" target="_blank">Madame Alexander Plush Horse</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/10/_8955330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/10/_8955330.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1tqi1FB" target="_blank">Stripe Dress</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/14/_8581554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/14/_8581554.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1phcLSc" target="_blank">Ruffle Wrap Dress</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/12/_8963592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/12/_8963592.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/RYcuZ0" target="_blank">Sequin Ballerina Dress</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/2/_9001462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/2/_9001462.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1vNWUPp" target="_blank">North Face Jacket</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/18/_8670078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/18/_8670078.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1nwjarl" target="_blank">Bailey Bow Uggs</a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 550px;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="Summer Boy" border="0" height="484" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/ok8tZQBgDOkGtPXMKEoyQ/cid/122749476/id/Hs_rpPXh4xGxh1NjtP8JyA/size/c550x484.jpg" title="Summer Boy" width="550" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1vNR3JU" target="_blank">Striped Shirt</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1jbcGKy" target="_blank">Cotton Shorts</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1oXmJed" target="_blank">Nike Free Runs</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/SoWU9d" target="_blank">Watch</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/SoVEDh" target="_blank">Drawstring Bag</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/15/_8067435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/15/_8067435.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/SoWnEo" target="_blank">North Face Fleece Jacket</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/15/_8664175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/15/_8664175.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/RYa4JZ" target="_blank">Mini Boden Gingham Shirt</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/10/_8799650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/10/_8799650.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1phagzl" target="_blank">Chuck Taylor All-Stars</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/8/_7899468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/8/_7899468.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1jbdW0d" target="_blank">Tucker + Tate Straight Leg Jean</a></div><br />See anything you like? Don't forget they have free shipping and returns <i>(why don't all the retailers do that?!?!)</i>. And if you haven't yet, make sure you've entered to win the <a href="http://goo.gl/FsJ9lM" target="_blank">Swag Bag from my Style Blogger Conference</a>. Unless you can't be bothered with $1200 worth of awesome. Happy long weekend, lovebugs!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Click the arrows to scroll through and shop more options:</div><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="66960"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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Friday Fashion

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Introducing: thredUP!

Several years ago, I'd sell our out-grown clothes online, but it was always such a whip to photograph each item, upload the image, write a description, and field emails and questions. Not to mention pack it up once sold, and ship to all the different people! Every now and then, I still try to shop gently-worn items online, too, but it's hard to trust that the seller is being completely honest about the condition of the piece. Hauling bags to the consignment store and sifting through racks isn't much fun, either.<br /><br />Well, the geniuses at <a href="http://bit.ly/1hUYJ4p" target="_blank">thredUP</a>, based in San Francisco, have solved all those issues, and simplified the buying and selling process for us! <a href="http://bit.ly/1hUYJ4p" target="_blank">thredUP</a> is the easiest way to save money on great name-brand Women's and Kids' clothing, and sell clothes for cash. They are like a consignment store, but simpler...and from the comfort of your laptop!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | thredUP" height="562" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3719/13384836903_384370872b_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>{HOW IT WORKS}  </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Browse thousands of like-new, brand-name clothing items, which they've hand-selected and certified for quality. You'll find all your favorite brands discounted up to 90% off, year-round. They are so picky about what's listed, that they reject over 50% of the items submitted for sale. Each item clearly shows multiple images, brand name, retail price, and description. They also give you an honest and accurate condition of the item, so no more worrying about sellers exaggerating the condition.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | thredUP" height="436" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/13384838513_8716dd403f_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I rounded-up some of my favorite items to show you....things sell quickly, but these were all available as of yesterday....except for one or two, which I might have already scooped up.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | thredUP" height="806" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/13385052144_7f71c94f30_b.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />1 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1fULH4o" target="_blank">Calvin Klein Cocktail Dress</a> $38</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1dHgnGs" target="_blank">BCBG Max Azria Silk Top</a> $23</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1jwop8u" target="_blank">J.Crew Skirt</a> $12</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1diRZzP" target="_blank">7 for all Mankind Jeans</a> $38</div><div style="text-align: center;">5 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1hUKOLx" target="_blank">Calvin Klein Dress</a> $27</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1diU8vE" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Silk Top</a> $30</div><div style="text-align: center;">7 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1diQIch" target="_blank">J.Crew Silk Dress</a> $50</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Yep, they really sell those brands at those prices! I hate paying retail for higher-end Kids stuff because they outgrow it so quickly, so I was thrilled to find a huge assortment of Girls and Boys items. I spy the perfect Easter outfits!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | thredUP" height="590" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/13384703155_3eb385d430_z.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1psDpWF" target="_blank">Janie & Jack Dress</a> $18</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1jwsQA5" target="_blank">Jason Wu for Neiman Marcus</a> $15</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1iUOgIT" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Hoodie Dress</a> $18</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1diT8rj" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Summer Dress</a> $18</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | thredUP" height="462" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3706/13385054954_66432b55c5_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1fVcWM6" target="_blank">Abercrombie Kids Button Down</a>, $12</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1diTGxt" target="_blank">Crewcuts Button Down</a>, $21</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1dHlbM0" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Button Down</a>, $14</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'm really excited for the launch of <a href="http://bit.ly/1mqNTc6" target="_blank">thredUP X</a>, which will feature all premium brands at a fraction of their original cost!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | thredUP" height="258" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/13384839453_1f7c1eabb5_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />Now how about all those unworn pieces in your closet? Simply go on the <a href="http://bit.ly/1hUYJ4p" target="_blank">thredUP</a> site, and request a <a href="http://bit.ly/1dI4q36" target="_blank">free Clean Out Bag</a>...fill it up and put it on your doorstep. thredUP covers the cost of shipping, lists your items, and pays you for everything they can sell to other families. You can choose to have any unsold items shipped back to you, or they'll donate to a charity on your behalf. How simple is that?! Talk about easy money!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | thredUP" height="166" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3671/13385053144_35599128b4_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><br />I've already got a bag on the way to me, and the closet purge has begun! It feels so good to start fresh, and have someone do all the work for me! What do you think about this new site?!<br /><br /><div style="background: white; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto; width: 490px;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="120px" scrolling="no" src="http://currentlyobsessed.me/api/v1/get_widget?wid=29&blog=Hi%2BSugarplum&product_ids=n_7224580,n_7225036,n_7236264,n_7236288,n_7224316,n_7224404,n_7224488,n_7224680,n_7224792,n_7224864,n_7224948,n_7225112,n_7225224,n_7225248,n_7225312,n_7225356,n_7225404,n_7225456,n_7225492&rows=1&cols=4&brand=0&price=0&hover=0" width="490px"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>thredUp sponsored this post, but as always, all selections and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors! </i></span>

Introducing: thredUP!

Several years ago, I'd sell our out-grown clothes online, but it was always such a whip to photograph each item, upload the image, write...

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{Style Finds} Old Navy vs. J.Crew

Yesterday's post was kind of a beast, so let's take it easy today! How about a little pop quiz?!<br /><br />Last week, my girlfriend and I were browsing all the cute new stuff at Old Navy. I was shocked to find so many items that looked straight from the J.Crew catalog....I mean, some of them were virtually the same. At half the price, of course. I picked up a new bag that looks identical to the Madewell bag I've been lusting over for years, saving $140 in the process! Can you pick the Old Navy item from each pairing?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790502904/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="319" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9790502904_72abb5267f_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=436001342&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D79757%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D647258022&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790573023/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="379" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/9790573023_3019976d93_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=356032744&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=435971114&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790501684/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="319" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/9790501684_729883dbfe_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D79755%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D647113022&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=434744442&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790518646/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="319" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/9790518646_0c5f5c1e4e_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=434744518&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D72302%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D649105012&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790484975/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="331" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/9790484975_b958648c3b_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=431549967&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=271234405&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790572703/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="309" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/9790572703_0721cc65de_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D79755%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D647113072&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=436001344&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790518196/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="319" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/9790518196_8ffda8f60f_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=402041882&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=436027716&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790572383/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="319" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/9790572383_9209e12415_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=434539806&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=436001379&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790502504/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/9790502504_1a5ff1e7f2_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=433872397&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=435092961&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9790501424/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Old Navy vs J.Crew" height="309" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/9790501424_3931e632e8_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=434417418&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">1</a>  |  <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D79755%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D648157032&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">2</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Okay, so that last one was kind of a trick question. They are both Old Navy...but are identical to the J.Crew versions from last year that I own...see them in action <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/03/outfit-inspiration-stripes-florals.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/01/outfit-inspiration-leggings-patterned.html" target="_blank">here</a>. So how'd you do? You think Old Navy scored themselves a disgruntled former J.Crew designer??

{Style Finds} Old Navy vs. J.Crew

Yesterday's post was kind of a beast, so let's take it easy today! How about a little pop quiz?! Last week, my girlfriend and I were...

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My (New Shopping) Habit

Thank you guys so, so much for all your sweet comments about our new family member yesterday! I was choked up reading all your sweet stories...thank you for taking the time to share them. Turns out, there are quite a few <strike>crazy</strike> 'dog people' out there!<br /><br />I'm excited to share a new resource with you today. I'm an avid, long-time <a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=hisug-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hisug-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> shopper. In fact, most of my big purchases like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J3V90Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004J3V90Y&linkCode=as2&tag=hisug-20">my camera</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hisug-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004J3V90Y" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005K47X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00005K47X&linkCode=as2&tag=hisug-20">extra lens</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hisug-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00005K47X" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQM1DE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000JQM1DE&linkCode=as2&tag=hisug-20">sewing machine</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hisug-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000JQM1DE" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> have come from Amazon. <i>(I mean really, how are their prices always better?!?)</i>. So when my friend <a href="http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> posted about all the great links at the bottom of the Amazon page, I was a goner. Particularly for <a href="http://myhabit.com/ref=qd_mr_per_l?refcust=BX7YVAWOHQDWXH5RLS3UUHZUA4" target="_blank">MyHabit</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9732831211/" title="Hi Sugarplum | MyHabit Picks by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | MyHabit Picks" height="283" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3824/9732831211_d554381102_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />It's similar to other flash sites, like <a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/invite/65550F" target="_blank">Joss & Main</a> and <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/invite/CassieFreeman10" target="_blank">One Kings Lane</a>, but they have more categories of products, and better pricing! You can also search by types of items...like all pillows or all rugs. You don't have to view each sale in it's entirety if you're looking for something in particular. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9732831165/" title="Hi Sugarplum | MyHabit Picks by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | MyHabit Picks" height="414" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/9732831165_e5183f8b2d_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />They must curate the collections exactly to my style, because I'm in love with tons of it! Here are just a few of my favorite home products from this weekend's sales. And P.S...don't dawdle if you find something you like...because it will be G.O.N.E. when you come back. <i>(Ahem, my lesson learned.)</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9732831187/" title="Hi Sugarplum | MyHabit Picks by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | MyHabit Picks" height="550" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5447/9732831187_d5414d3bec_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />Are you familiar with <a href="http://myhabit.com/ref=qd_mr_per_l?refcust=BX7YVAWOHQDWXH5RLS3UUHZUA4" target="_blank">MyHabit</a>? What goodies have you found?! It's free to join, and you can click the image below to sign up. And for those of you waiting, the tutorial for the <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/09/pb-teen-inspired-study-wall-board.html" target="_blank">Oversized Wall Command Center</a> is coming up tomorrow!<br /><pre><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"><br />ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;<br />document.write('<script language="JavaScript" src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/N10722080/adj/cpadna/myhabit.home;sz=300x250;click=http://cpadna1.com/?E=Nlq888ok2PZf%2bIMwY4eOiA%3d%3d&s1=&ckmrdr=;ord=' + ord + '?" type="text/javascript"><\/script>');<br /></script><br /><img border="0" height="1" src="http://cpadna1.com/i.ashx?E=Nlq888ok2PZf%2bIMwY4eOiA%3d%3d&s1=SUB_ID" width="1" /></pre>

My (New Shopping) Habit

Thank you guys so, so much for all your sweet comments about our new family member yesterday! I was choked up reading all your sweet stories...

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The Friday Five

Heeeeeey, it's Friday!! Aren't you so excited for the weekend?! Our son gets home from camp today, only to ship off again on Sunday. I swear, I want to be him when I grow up. So we'll be loving on him the short time he's home...and with Haven next week, I guess it's time to start panicking about what to pack.<br /><br />My <a href="http://bit.ly/18BJRo2" target="_blank">Nordstrom Anniversary Sale</a> loot arrived this week <i>(yay for free shipping and free returns!)</i>, and while I won't be taking any of it on my trip<i> (have you been to Atlanta in August?!)</i>, I thought I'd give you real-life reviews in case you were considering any of my favorites I posted about <a href="http://www.hisugarplumsblog.com/2013/07/style-finds-nordstrom-anniversary-sale.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />First up, do you have any idea how awkward it is to take a picture of your own butt? And how awkward it is to post that butt pic on the internet?! I'm doing this for you, people, so be kind! And yes, my mirror is dirty.<br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1)</span></span> First up are the <a href="http://bit.ly/1avhLLR" target="_blank">Kut from the Kloth Natalie bootcut jeans</a>. I love the back pockets, they have a touch of stretch for a comfy fit, there's no gap in the back waistband <i>(you booty girls know what I'm talking about)</i>, and the length doesn't require hemming if I wear heels. I'm on the fence about the large stitching, but for $60, I might get over it. I'll still wear my skinny jeans this Fall, but I think a slight bootcut is a bit dressier, and more flattering on curvy shapes. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9364249867/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul" height="704" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/9364249867_4cfc8ab91f_b.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2) </span></span>Next are <a href="http://bit.ly/13R8lLI" target="_blank">7 For All Mankind Lexie Kimmie</a> bootcut. Lexie is their petite line, which is great for shorter girls because they don't need hemming. Nordstrom offers free alterations, but they'd just cut the bottom off, which changes the line of the jeans and where they are supposed to hit on your leg. By going with this shorter length, the bootcut starts at the right placement on my leg.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9364249603/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul" height="805" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/9364249603_308ae9ef34_b.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm wearing my favorite wedges this Summer...found <a href="http://bit.ly/12zzJdD" target="_blank">here</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Here's the back...which are kind of tight now, but in my experience with Seven's, they stretch quite a bit. They are also a little higher on the waist, so there's no muffin-top. #halleluiah If you're looking for designer jeans, now is the time to get them because <a href="http://bit.ly/1bmaNwH" target="_blank">these</a> are $70 off. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9364249761/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul" height="634" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/9364249761_92f887f0d1_z.jpg" width="550" /></a> </div><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3) </span></span>I showed you the <a href="http://bit.ly/15PAfWs" target="_blank">Cotton Cargo Jacket</a> last <a href="http://www.hisugarplumsblog.com/2013/07/style-finds-nordstrom-anniversary-sale.html" target="_blank">week</a>, and it's still my favorite score of the sale. The pic above shows the back with the cute ruffle. I can't wait to throw it over skirts, jeans, and dresses once the weather cools a bit. It's found in the Girl's Department, so it's good and fitted for wearing as an accent piece.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9367031636/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul" height="463" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/9367031636_2acfc37da7_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4) </span></span>Next up is the <a href="http://bit.ly/13BRLrS" target="_blank">Devlin Pleated Skirt</a>. It comes in black, pink and emerald green....shocker that I ordered it in black, I know! I don't even know how to describe the fabric and feel, but it's quite heavy, and the waistband is super stretchy. I think the poofy shape is fun, but the length is a little short for my <strike>age</strike> <strike>thighs</strike> taste. It'd be so cute with black tights...and it has a real couture feel to it. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9367032018/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul" height="475" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/9367032018_a8d64f8f9e_z.jpg" width="550" /></a> </div><br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5) </span></span>Finally, the <a href="http://bit.ly/13BOQQ9" target="_blank">Clark's Rosepoint Dew Booties</a>. I ordered the Dark Brown Suede, but these are most definitely charcoal. So I'm not sure if the color is misrepresented online, or if they sent me the wrong pair. They are crazy comfy, and the wedge makes them super easy to walk in. I followed the reviewer's advice and ordered a half-size down, and they fit great. If you're looking for a cheaper, sexier bootie <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(TWSS)</span>, I love the <a href="http://bit.ly/15PyfgK" target="_blank">Halogen Katrina</a>...the backs are so cool, too!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/9367031932/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale haul" height="446" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/9367031932_a6f5d7d4c3_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><br />I also hit up the Kid's Shoe Department....I always buy school shoes during the sale because they are great quality shoes, but at affordable prices. Babygirl got these <a href="http://bit.ly/145Pzk0" target="_blank">funky Chuck Taylors</a>, and these <a href="http://bit.ly/1bmgHxE" target="_blank">striped Adidias</a> (I really loved these <a href="http://bit.ly/1bmgQBs" target="_blank">Sperry Top Siders</a>, too), and my son got <a href="http://bit.ly/172yd2d" target="_blank">these LunarGlides</a>. Nikes for $56?!? That's crazy-talk.<br /><br />What are your faves? Did you grab anything from the sale? Happy weekend, lovebugs!

The Friday Five

Heeeeeey, it's Friday!! Aren't you so excited for the weekend?! Our son gets home from camp today, only to ship off again on Sunday....

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