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I bookmarked this leopard print trench by Jones New York from Macy's awhile back, meaning to include it in a post about spring jackets. And hey, guess what? It's marked down from $250 to $10. Ten dollars. It's only available in size 3X and I'm sure there are only a few left. Seriously, ten bucks.There are tons more great deals in Macy's clearance section.
I'd just order one of everything in every color from Kiyonna from now until eternity. First, check out what's coming up for May. The Manhattan dress makes me wish I had an office job just so I could wear it. Those items are all on pre-order so you'll have to wait a bit.
If you're itching for something new right this second, the Madison Avenue dress might be your new favorite. It has a beautifully sexy twisted keyhole detail that emphasizes the waist and bust but the overall cut is modest enough for any occasion. This is a seasonless dress, so you could wear it now with heels or in the fall or winter with tights and boots. This would be a good dress to have on hand because you could wear it just about anywhere. It's available in red or basic black for $132.
Avenue has several new sandals for spring and these Irene wedges are my favorite. They're available in black and white but I think the pink is adorable and way more exciting. The color and shine reminds me of fabulous pink lipstick. If you're not a fan of heels but still want some height and sexiness, a wedge is a great alternative. They're available in sizes 8 - 13 wide for $39.95.
Avenue has many more new items for spring and I'll be posting about those soon.
I'm seeing so many cute skirts popping up right now and Lane Bryant has several that I really like. All of these are made from crisp cotton and can be dressed up for work with heels or dressed down with casual flats or sandals for the weekend. I'd wear any of these with a simple top to let the pattern on the skirt be the focal point.
Multi dot seamed skirt
I read somewhere that dot prints are "out" this spring but screw that, this is a cute print! The seaming creates a flouncy look that can balance out your top half if you're busty and skim over your hips and emphasize the waist. If you're trying to create an hourglass shape, look for a skirt that draws the eye out a little at the hem.
Floral print yoke skirt
What's springier than flowers? I'm generally not into frou frou floral but I like the bold colors in this print. It's pretty and feminine without being too over the top. The ivory background is fresh and flattering on more skin tones than stark white. The cut is very similar to the previous skirt above.
Jacquard floral print skirt
This one is my favorite because I'm in love with the print. If you click through and view the close up, the black floral is layered over a subtle white on gray dot print. This skirt also has the seaming for flair and the solid hem will balance out your waist and hips even more. I think this would be adorable with a simple, rosy pink top and silver sandals.
Lane Bryant has many more skirts here. Don't forget to use a coupon!
The weather is just lovely today here in Chicago, sunny and warm but not too warm. Spring officially began a month ago but because the midwest has really unpredictable weather, I haven't been feeling springy yet. But we've waited long enough and I've decided that today is the first day of Spring here at the Pretty Pear. To celebrate, I'll be sharing some of my picks of the latest and cutest from various retailers.
To start, check out this dress by Mossimo from Target. It's made of 100% linen, which is light and breathable for warm weather and the color combination and print are adorable. The cut is very similar to a dress I picked up at Target last year, which I love and works well if you're smaller on top with fuller hips. I know some of you are wary of showing your arms, so you could layer a light, short sleeved, cropped cardigan like this one on top. The dress is $30 and available in sizes 16/18 through 28/30.
Dresses at Torrid are on sale for up to $20 off. I'm feeling more than a little tempted by this green number,
especially because it's marked down from $64 to $44. Mostly I just love that shade of green, and the style is really cute.
Shop Avenue's Spring Sale and save up to 40% off on items to perk up your spring wardrobe.
You can save 20% off your order of $100 or more at Silhouettes with the code AFF8PC11. This coupon expires on April 30th. Be sure to check the outlet store
for really big savings on last season's items.
Avenue now has their clothing, shoes, and intimates available on One Stop Plus, which also features brands like Jessica London, Woman Within and Roaman's. I think it's pretty safe to say that One Stop Plus easily has the largest selection of plus size clothing online. I love that they allow customers to post product reviews, which can be extremely helpful when shopping online.
And I have coupons!
Lane Bryant's online customer appreciation 30% off sale
runs through April 15th so start stocking up for warmer weather! And you can use these new coupons to save big bucks on your online purchase.
$50 off a $150 purchase with code 025003864.
$25 off a purchase of $75 or more with code 025003819.
20% off any order with code 000203838.
Free shipping on any order of $75 or more with code 006953829.
Thanks everyone for entering the giveaway! The contest is over and the winner has been notified. I love doing these so I'm sure I'll be giving something else away soon. If you'd like to buy a t-shirt yourself, you can do so on Heidi's LJ here. And if anyone out there has a prize they'd like to offer up, feel free to use the contact form and let me know. Yay!
The "I have a pretty face" t-shirt giveaway ends today so don't forget to enter here. You can enter as many times as you want, there isn't a limit. I'll be contacting the winner tonight. Good luck!
I've been doing a little shopping lately! Well, I'm always doing a little shopping but... ok here's some stuff I've bought.
There's something about black and white damask prints that really grab me and I will always at least consider buying whatever the item is. I even have a set of dishes from Target in a similar pattern.
I took a gamble and ordered a pair of these satin flats from Old Navy online and yay, they're awesome. I went up to a 9 (I'm usually an 8.5) and they fit great. They're really flattering on the foot, too. They won't last long before wearing out but I'm not planning on hiking in them or anything.
I know I've said this about a billion times but I really do love the knit tees from Kiyonna. I haven't ordered the Central Park Keyhole Top just yet but I will, very soon. What's great is that I know I'm going to love this top. I'm not sure the red would be very flattering on me, so I'm ordering it in black. I hope they make it in more colors soon because I know I'm going to want more.
I finally found and purchased my perfect green bag: the Giani Bernini Flap Satchel from Macy's. The green looks slightly different in person. It's lighter, more vibrant and perfect. I loooooove this bag. I wish the lining was cuter but no one sees that but me anyway. Otherwise, it's perfect and not crazy expensive at $52.
A few months ago, I tried on a really cute purple CK top at Macy's that I loved. I can't find it online now but believe me, it's really cute. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify spending $70 on it but then, last weekend, I found it at Marshall's for $25! I guess that's probably only really exciting to me.
Anyway. here's a simple "Head to Toe" look that I'll be wearing once the weather stops being craptastic!
You have such a pretty face! How many times have you heard THAT? I've lost count, personally.
Heidi, who you might remember from this post over on Shapely Prose, is selling the great t-shirt you see on the left with fabulous artwork by Natalie Baird. You can buy one here or you can enter to win one below.
Enter between now and the evening of Thursday, April 10. I'll contact the winner to get the right size, mailing address, etc. I'll order the shirt, Heidi will make sure you get it, everyone will be jealous of your rad t-shirt and the circle of love will be complete. Please be sure to use a valid email address so that I can contact you if you win.
Update: The giveaway is over. Thanks for entering!
Save $20 off a purchase of $100 or more at Shoes.com through April 7th. Just use the promo code APRIL2008 at check out. This is just in time to start thinking about shoes for Spring, eh?
I poke fun at Torrid sometimes but I have bought many cute pieces from there in the past and I'm sure there will be many happy acquisitions in my future. To celebrate Torrid's birthday, you can save $10 with the code HappyBday until this Sunday. Just don't wear leggings as pants or a bright pink boob sling, and we'll remain on speaking terms.
What the hell, Torrid? What. The. Hell?
