My LOFT Outlet Finds

January 17, 2019

Although it hasn’t even been a month since Christmas… I went on a shopping spree.

My name is Kim

and I am a Shopaholic.

JK – I’m not even trying to quit!

I am an avid shopper and will continue to shop until I lose my job.

It is no secret that I love Ann Taylor LOFT and the LOFT Outlet. If you log onto outlet.loft.com you will find different specials than you’ll see at loft.com or in the store.

My latest outlet.loft.com finds include the following:

FLORAL LONG SLEEVE TEE

$9.99

This was the first item in my shopping cart. The color description is “fig” and I like how it is paired with the blue/gray pants, but it was the price that grabbed my attention. With the code SOGOOD, my price was $7.99.

MODERN SKINNY WIDE WALE CORDUROY PANTS

$14.44

I have an eye for a good deal. These corduroy pants were too good to pass up. My target item was blouses, but I had to get the pants when I found this

FLORAL LACY BELL SLEEVE BLOUSE

$16.99

The blouse appears to be very similar to the floral long sleeve tee, but has a completely different look when worn.

MODERN SATEEN SLIT CUFF SKINNY ANKLE PANTS

$23.79

At this point, all four of the items in my shopping bag are in the same color family. Although I could wear these olive ankle pants with either the blouse or tee pictured above, I have other plans for them.

FLORAL SPLIT NECK CAP SLEEVE TOP

$11.99

Saving for spring… this blouse is pictured with red pants, and although my brain would’ve never put the two together, I like it.

and another

FLORAL SPLIT NECK CAP SLEEVE TOP

$11.99

I love the tiny pink flowers in this blouse. Also, it pairs nicely with my pink pants, pink shorts, pink skirt, white pants, white shorts, white skirt, black pants, black shorts, black skirt and jeans.

By the way… LOFT Outlet is not paying me for this advertisement, I just can’t help but share when I find a good deal!

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Christmas Wish List

November 28, 2018

As I read through the various blogs that I follow, I found one that was particularly interesting and gave me an idea for a post of my own. The Blended Blog is one that I read regularly and also enjoy linking up on their site. This past Monday’s post was TBB Wish List written by the adorable Andrea Nine.

From what I’ve read, it seems that we all have a leopard print fixation this year.

I was motivated to include a few items from my own Pinterest Wish List and incorporate those items into the post today.

Sing along as you read the following “Christmas Wish List” post to the tune of a song made popular by Mariah Carey:

All I Want For Christmas is You

I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need

I must have these Archway cookies

buy them for me this I plead

I don’t need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace

If you’ll give these glasses to me

I will put them on my face

I just want this for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
What I want for Christmas
Is shoes

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I won’t even wish for snow
And I’m just gonna keep on waiting
for a jacket, this I know

I won’t make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won’t even stay awake to
Hear this little gold watch tick

‘Cause I just want all of this stuff
And I know that its enough
What more can I say?
it’s what I want Christmas day!

Yes that was goofy, but I had fun.

And I’m serious about the cookies.

Although it is Mariah Carey who made this song popular, I’ve included a clip from a favorite movie Love Actually featuring Olivia Olson.

Enjoy…

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Friday Favorites

July 20, 2018

From the time I left work last Friday afternoon until Sunday night, last weekend blew by so fast that I had no time to post! No Friday Favorites! From cupcake creation on Friday night, to Lydia’s mermaid birthday party on Saturday, to celebration of another birthday out with friends Sunday night, I found myself in need of another day off to recuperate! But alas, Monday came and the workweek ensued.

Now it is Finally Friday again and I WILL share my weekly favorites!

Favorite # ONE

Mermaids of course…

I spent most of last week studying mermaid cupcakes and creating a cupcake design of my own for a birthday celebration.

I hope my first attempt was acceptable to my 3 year old customer!

Mermaid Tail Cupcakes by Kim

Favorite # TWO

Mermaid Birthday Girls

This one in particularTired and Soaking Wet from a Water Wonder World Birthday Celebration! She is so pretty.

Happy Birthday Little Mermaid!

Favorite # THREE

Corn Nuggets

This tasty treat was recently introduced by a co-worker whom I’ve begun referring to as Corn Nugget. Maria thinks they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Today the Triple J’s Seafood Truck came to our parking lot to provide the company with all the fried food our hearts desired. And apparently they supplied the company with all the fried food aboard, as they sold out. Juenic purchased a container of Corn Nuggets and offered one to me.These are delish.

One is all I needed to let me know that I love them and DO NOT NEED any more!

Favorite # FOUR

Super deals from LOFT

LOFT has a special of some sort every day. Whether it be 50% off everything for card members or 30% off all dresses or 50% off Sale on Sale items… something is sure to be happening. This week I used birthday $$$ from Mama to take advantage of a LOFT sale and found these deals:

Shadow Paisley Wrap Mixed Media Shell $11.93

Top // Shorts // Tee // Shell

Favorite # FIVE

Lunchbox Notes

LB leaves notes in my lunchbox every day.

Today he left a note that, when read, brought a song to my lips:When I showed my note to Wendy, she started singing it too…

https://youtu.be/uCcNcHx2DpY

My Girl

The Temptations

I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day

When it’s cold outside I’ve got the month of May

Well I guess you’d say

What can make me feel this way?

My girl (my girl, my girl)

Talkin’ ’bout my girl (my girl)

I’ve got so much honey the bees envy me

I’ve got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees

Well I guess you’d say

What can make me feel this way?

My girl (my girl, my girl)

Talkin’ ’bout my girl (my girl ooh)

Hey hey hey

Ooh yeah

I don’t need no money, fortune, or fame (ooh hey hey hey)

I’ve got all the riches baby one man can claim (oh yes I do)

I guess you’d say

What can make me feel this way?

My girl (my girl, my girl)

Talkin’ ’bout my girl (my girl)

I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day

With my girl (My girl)

(Talkin’ ’bout my girl my girl) I’ve even got the month of May

With my girl (My girl, woah)

She’s all I can think (my girl)

(Talkin’ ’bout my girl my girl)

Talkin’ ’bout, talkin’ ’bout my girl (my girl, woah)

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thredUP Thursday

June 28, 2018

The first blog I followed was

J’s Everyday Fashion

Recently in her post “My Office Style Secret” I read that she prefers to purchase office attire secondhand. In this post about office attire, J explains that shopping secondhand is cheaper and good for the environment.

The item she shared in this post was a Cynthia Rowley floral pencil skirt c/o thredUP.

It set her back a mere $14 and I was impressed.

Since I like to try something new every now and then, I decided to check out thredUP.

thredUP

is an online consignment and thrift store.

I logged on, created a profile, and answered a few style and size questions.

A few days later a

Goody Box Just For You (me)

was on the way!

Today I received an email:

Hooray, your Goody Box℠ has arrived!

In that Goody Box was a custom mix of 15 items, handpicked by my stylist:

Club Monaco Shorts, alice + olivia Khaki Shorts, Lilly Pulitzer Casual Skirt, Paige Jeans, Lilly Pulitzer Tank Top, French Connection Sleeveless Silk Top, DL1961 Jeans, Paige Denim Shorts, Banana Republic 3/4 Sleeve Blouse, Banana Republic 3/4 Sleeve Blouse, Juicy Couture 3/4 Sleeve Silk Top, Kate Spade New York Casual Skirt, Broome Street Kate Spade New York Long Sleeve Top, True Religion Jeans, and a New York & Company Denim Jacket (similar).

When I retrieved it from my front door, I took it into the house and opened the box. I then proceeded to try on all 15 items starting with this

Juicy Couture Silk Top.This was my favorite top in the collection. I thought it was cute, comfortable, and one of my favorite apparel colors: black. It is difficult to see the detail from this photo, but it is very feminine and I’m close to talking myself into keeping it.

My next favorite was this

Banana Republic pink 3/4 sleeve top

I tried it on with these Paige denim shorts which LB liked, but I didn’t like them enough to invest $32.

Then things took a downward turn.

Although I love Kate Spade, this top did nothing for me.

Broome Street Kate Spade long sleeve top

And when paired with this

Kate Spade New York casual black skirt…I began to shed tears.

The outcome was not much better when paired with these

black alice + olivia Khaki Shorts

I tried on everything and was not compelled to keep any of the clothes.

In my welcome letter, I was advised:

“Items you’re not keeping need to be postmarked by Tuesday, July 03 to avoid additional charges. If you keep over $100 in item value (excluding taxes), you will receive a $10 shopping credit for a future Goody Box℠ or thredUP purchase. Shopping credit is good for 1 year and excludes future Goody Box℠ deposit fees.”

Today Everything Went Back

…with the exception of the denim jacket.

What do I think about thredup?

Like any thrift/consignment shop, there will be a search involved for items that appear to be not very used.

In my Goody Box℠ of 15 items, I chose 1 item…A denim jacket from New York & Company.

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Getting Out Early

February 27, 2018

It isn’t typical that I get out of the house before 5PM on Saturdays.

This past

Saturday

I had to keep an appointment with the eye doctor, so I was out and about by 1:30. My prescription changed only slightly, so I decided to keep using my current glasses instead of putting money into the designer pair that caught my attention. Armani Exchange. Rose Gold. Pretty.

Luckily for me, the Holland Eye Care office is located in a Target, giving me an opportunity to SHOP.

Sadly, my eyes were dilated, so I wasn’t able to focus clearly on what I was seeing. LB was kind enough to take pictures for me.

As many of you know, if I am shopping, I will scour the

Shoe Department

These black shoes are so cute and 30% off

but not to be found in my size.

The white shoes are not on sale.

and neither are they to be found in my size.

The flats didn’t interest me at all.

This particular pair is very trendy.

This pair is very comfortable…

but I just can’t.

After stumbling around in Target, LB and I headed to Kohl’s to return a couple of items that didn’t work out.

While there, we took a walk around the store to see what kind of Kohl’s deals are available

Chaps sports coat $48

Another Chaps sports coat

When it comes to shopping, LB and I are two peas in a pod.

Back to shoes

From cowboy boots to stilettos, 2018 shoe trends are wide-ranging.

If you are a shoe lover, this season will leave you with a diversity of styles to choose from.

I found several that I think I need.

Although 2018 shoe style are varied, mules are on trend.

Circus by Sam Edelman

Floral Mules by Apt 9 – not on sale – but my 20% coupon made it a sensible purchase.

Eventually my shoe collection is going to need a room of its own!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Kim

Shoe and Tell Tuesday

February 20, 2018

“…I’m definitely a shoe lover. The right pair of shoes can change the feel of an outfit, and even change how a woman feels about herself. A woman can wear confidence on her feet with a high stiletto, or slip into weekend comfort with a soft ballet flat.”

~Fergie

(source)

Her version of the National Anthem may not make much sense, but her relationship with shoes does.

My relationship with shoes, however, is complex.

It is difficult for me to rid my closet of shoes that are no longer on trend.

Because of this affliction, I appear to be a hoarder. I’ve run out of roomI know… it’s horrible.

It is the one area of my life that appears to be completely out of control.

And why do I still have those COVINGTON SHOES?

Nevertheless I continue to shop for shoes.

Whether I have merely added to my cart for a short time or eventually purchase, I am currently coveting six pairs of shoes.

It all started with a search for dress heels to wear to the Alhambra last week.

This is the pair I chose, but have not yet purchased.

This is a classic dress shoe that will likely find it’s way into my overcrowded closet.

I can’t say the same for the others which are mostly just trendy.

For example, this shoe, although it is somewhat of a classic, appears to be a seasonal trend which began last fall.

The mule trend began again last season with heeled mules, but is continuing into the spring with flat mules.

I came across this shoe while looking for a flat mule/slide that would work with several outfits.

In contrast is the Blythh Mule that it adorably cute, but will work with only a few outfits.

The mule/slide trend travels with the white shoe trend.

Sam Edelman has given us a white slide with laces.

It is perfect for spring!

With Slides and Mules on trend for spring and summer 2018, I can’t help but appreciate this particular pair.

I saw a similar pair while shopping for pants at loft.com

I WANT THEM ALL!

But alas, I have nowhere to store them.

Adding these to my overcrowded closet, would be a precarious mission…

if I chose to accept it.

I may regret it.

I agree with Fergie that the feel of an outfit can be completely altered simply by changing shoes and I’ll likely continue shoe shopping until I can shop no more!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Kim

Nighttime Browsing

November 30, 2017

While waiting for the sun to set, and Nights of Lights to begin, I perused through a few of the shops on Saint George Street.

As I’ve mentioned before, H.W. Davis Clothing and Shoes never disappoints. I can always find something pretty at this shop.

On this particular trip, I discovered a few places that may not be new, but are new to me.

Colonial Oaks Music Park mentioned in yesterday’s post.

A performance and event venue, with an oak in the center of the park, and a nice place to relax and enjoy a band or a show. The old live oak’s branches are spread over the the park offering shade in the summer and a place to hang lanterns and lights.

29 Olives

There were several pretty blouses and a wall of jewelry.

And this store has a website you can find here.

After the sun set, and I had enjoyed the holiday display, LB and I took a walk on King Street, along the Plaza de la Constitucion. Just past the Ale House is a cute little shop called

Mod Mari

The window display made it impossible to pass by without further investigation.I wandered through the shop examining all of the accessories and potential gift items.Some of the items in Mod Mari:

LB mentioned that my daughters would probably like this store. I believe they would.

At last I found the dress in the display window.

And LB encouraged me to try it on.

I look like a PEASANT!

Uh… yeah…

No

LB and I left St. Augustine with no shopping bags (for LB to hide from me until Christmas). However we both took home sweet memories of the evening that will remain with us forever.