Shopbop F&F Favorites

By Whitney

It’s one of our favorite times of year; Shopbop F&F.  Twice a year it’s the time to pick up your classic pieces from Joie, DVF, Rebecca Taylor, everything.  Get 25% off until midnight on Thursday with code INTHEFAM25.  Shop away!!!

Clockwise from top left:  Sam Edelman Augusta Suede Flats – $100 // Mother Looker Skinny Jeans (my favorite denim brand) – $198 // White & Warren Travel Cashmere Wrap (is this a necessity for my weekly flights??) – $298 // Sperry Quilted Saltwater Boots – $120 // Joie Ajax Booties – $295 // DVF Raye Dress – $398 // Milly Claudia Coat (the most perfect poppy red) – $775 // Alexis Bittar Scattered Cuff – $225 // Loeffler Randall Ambra Flats – $295 // Swell Crocodile Water Bottle – $35 // Rebecca Taylor Lana Jacket – $550 // Gucci Bamboo Temple Sunglasses (I need all bamboo pieces in my life) – $375 // BB Dakota Brody Draped Jacket – $95

Fall Request – Booties

By Whitney

Last week, I had two of my dear friends request my favorite fall booties for this season.  Let me just share my thoughts on booties with y’all.  I wish I was 5’10 with legs for days but while I am relatively tall for a girl, my height is alllll in my torso and my legs are NOT just long and lean.  I love a bootie though.  The trick to flattering booties is to have a cut at the front that goes down at an ankle and doesn’t cut across your calf in a straight line (thank you Rag & Bone for getting me).  If you have the legs to pull it off, go for it because it’s a great look but if you are LEG CHALLENGED like myself (no matter how many miles you run) get yo’self a pair of the below.  Most of these have a chunkier heel which make them do-able for daytime play and also nighttime wear.  If you have the cash, the Isabel Marant dickers are by far the coolest booties I have ever seen and our very own Lauren has these and is obsessed.  I own the Club Monaco pair below and I can wear them all day long and not complain so that’s a plus.  Get involved, people.

Top Row:  Club Monaco Brooklyn -$398  // Joie Ajax (I love the slouch factor on these with leggings / skinnies and they come in great colors) – $295 // Vince Camuto Hillsy (comes in a few colors) – $160 // Rag & Bone Harrow (5 sick colors) – $525

Bottom Row:  Rag & Bone Margot (my personal favorite) – $525 // Paul & Green Delgado – $389 // Splendid Addie – $178 // H  by Hudson Kiver – $198

Shopping For The Cure – 2014

By Whitney

As we all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I looked out my window the other night and the Empire State Building was such a gorgeous pink it reminded me just how much I love this city of mine.  A ton of products benefit BCA this month and all of the below benefit breast cancer research in some way.   When you’re shopping has a true benefit, there’s such a nice feeling to thinking pink!

Clockwise from top left:  Murad Hydrate for Hope Set – $50 // La Mer Hand Treatment – $45 // Sephora Together in Pink Hair Ties – $6 // One Hope Chardonnay  – $18 // Bumble and Bumble Pret a Powder for BCA (this is the best dry shampoo/styling powder) – $26 // Vineyard Vines Phone Case – $38 // Bobbi Brown “Pretty Pink Ribbon” lip gloss collection– $60 // Estee Lauder Dream Compact – $125 //  Essie BCA Mini Four Pack – $17 // Tweezerman Precision in Pink BCA tweezers – $20 // Totes Pink Ribbon Bubble Umbrella – $22 // Aerie Bright Pink Charley Bra – $30 // S’well Cynthia Vincent FTBC Bottle – $40 // Vineyard Vines Tie and Bowtie – $85 / $55 // Jane Iredale Hydration Spray – $29 // North Face Mezzaluna Fleece Hoodie – $70

Lust List – Bloomies Friends & Family Version

By Whitney

Happy Bloomingdales Friends and Family everyone!!!  F&F is 20% with code “FRIENDS” and runs through midnight on Sunday.   It’s a great time to pick up some of those classic Theory pieces Lauren featured yesterday or some Vince sweaters or pretty much any of your fall basics.  Today’s lust list are a selection of my favorites.  A couple of things didn’t make the photo but I’m loving this Amanda Uprichard dress,  this cashmere cardigan you’ll wear constantly and of course the Loeffler Randall rain booties that I think about on a daily basis.

Clockwise from top left:  Rebecca Taylor Ombre Top – $260 (was $325) // Kate Spade Cluster Earrings – $54 (was $68) // Aqua Top Lace Trim (love this basic blouse to easily go from work to cocktails) – $46 (was $58) // Tory Burch Kensington Brigitte Cosmetics Case (this is a perfect holiday gift…you know I get started early…) – $75 (was $95) // Kate Spade Bow Front Sheath Dress (the perfect Little Black Work Dress) – $230 (was $295) // Milly Chain Trim Cardigan – $196 (was $245) // Michael Kors Popcorn Scarf – $142 (was $178) // JOA Caged Dress – $70 (was $88) // Loeffler Randall Pari Pumps – $276 (was $345) // Rails Plaid Button Down Shirt (perrrrrfect for comfy weekends) – $102 (was $128) // Quotation Leather Star Sweater – $182 (was $228) // Alexis Bittar Lucite Crystal Lace Necklace (STUN.NING) – $356 (was $445)

 

Fashion Week Highlights

By Whitney

End of summer = work gets super busy = Fashion Week comes at the BEST TIME EVER.  It’s always such a nice break to check out some photos which is what I’m currently doing while watching the Giants game and procrastinating a powerpoint deck.  Woops.  Anyway, below are some of my favorites thus far.  I’m loving spring already and we have like 200 more days but who is counting?!!!

Reem Acra is always a favorite when it comes to gorgeous dresses and incredible fabrics.

Milly is my first stop whenever I feel like shopping and this amazing color palette gets me excited for spring already.

I’m starting a savings account for DVF spring.

 

 

Spotlight on: Bloomingdales Exclusives

By Whitney

Dear Bloomingdales, thank you for being the absolute best.  It’s like every time I need something, you always have 20 options to solve my problems.  Yesterday I learned that a ton of amazing designers made pieces exclusive for Bloomingdales and they are truly gorgeous.  DVF’s collection is ABSURD and I am loving their party dresses.  There are so many gorge work pieces, casual pieces, dressy pieces…everything.  Go check it out to get your fall collections going but see my favorites below.

Left Column:  Elie Tahari Dorene Sweater – $398 // Alexis Bittar Pave Two Tone Earrings – $250 // Sandro Jonie Skirt – $245

Middle Column:  Dylan Gray Olivia Tweed Jacket (the perfect tweed) – $298 // Karen Millen Colorblock Grid Dress – $300

Right Column:  DVF Irina Wrap Dress – $468 // Kate Spade Tokyo Grid Sweater – $278

Nordstrom Sale – Beauty Picks

By Whitney

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is pretty great this year and the beauty products are no exception.  There are always some great sets and sizes that are made just for the sale.  My favorites are below.

Left Column:  Dennis Gross Anti Aging Set – $108 ($178 value)  // Voluspa Travel Candles (love these tins) – $16 (was $21) // Kiehl’s Creme de Crops GIANT BOTTLE THAT WILL LAST YOU FOREVER – $75

Center: Tri-Coastal Cosmetic Pouch Set (adorable little gift) – $9 (was $15) // Molton Brown Peppercorn Body Wash (our favorite!) – $39 for 2 ($60 value) // Julep Nail Color and Treatment Trio – $25 (was $46)

Right Column:  No No Hair Removal System – $290 ($395 value) // Emi-Jay Six Pack (my favorite hair ties) – $6.50 for 6 (was $13) // Laura Mercier Travel Brush Collection – $75 ($138 value)

 

Shopbop F&F – Get Excited

By Whitney

Lauren and my favorite part of spring has come, you guys.  It’s Shopbop’s Friends and Family.  Get 25% off of EVERYTHING through Thursday at midnight with the code INTHEFAMILY14. As always, we are featuring our favorites.  Besides the below, I am dreaming of this perfect skirt, a cover up in a great color on everyone, a pair of perfect pink strappy sandals for summer and this necklace that will look good with pretty much everything.

I’m loving this easy cover up in blue or the pink.  It’s pretty enough to take you anywhere, not just the beach.

Thayer Sunshine Cover Up – $182 (was $242)

Mara Hoffman Circle Dress (or try one of her other amazing ones like this maxi or this awesome mini) – $224 (was $295)

Tory Burch Savannah Wedge Sandals (these are a must) – $187 (were $250)

Joa Gingham Skirt (with a matching top if you’re so inclined) – $50 (was $66)

BaubleBar + Nordstroms = A+

By Whitney

Two of my favorite companies have come together and created a collection and I’m obsessed.  BaubleBar has created another collection for a retailer and I”m so glad they chose Nordstrom!  I love how the pieces are under $70 and I’m loving all of the fun spring colors.  Get yourself a statement necklace or just some fun bright studs to dress up your work wardrobe.  A few of the pieces have sold out but for now, my favorites are below.

 

 

Clockwise from top left:  Multistrand Star Pendant – $28 // Embellished collar necklace in mint – $46 // Stone Earrings (come in tons of colors) – $24 // Phillips Skinny Cuff (gold or silver) – $28 // Pave Multistrand Necklace (I love this in white or mint) – $68 // Peacock Fan Earrings (pretty fun bold colors) – $28 // Pave Link Bracelet (shown here in turquoise and hot pink but comes in a bunch of fun spring colors) – $48 // Frontal necklace in white – $48

Bloomies Friends and Family Picks

By Whitney

As I mentioned earlier, Bloomingdales Friends and Family for spring is going on through April 6.  Take 20%  off of everything and there is lots and lots to choose from.  Besides the below, I am loving this amazing bikini, this necklace in every color and these perfect studs that take you to work or to a party.  Go perk up your spring wardrobes!

Ray-Ban Icons Ice Pop Wayfarers (love these in all of the colors) – $128 (were $160)

Kate Spade New York Abbey Dress (aaaand this is my favorite dress for spring 2014) – $318 (was $396)

Vince Boyfriend Cuff Pants (Lauren needs these) -$156 (was $195)

Ivanka Satchel Ostrich Embossed (an awesome white bag for summer!) – $360 (was $450)