The Pretty Pear

Turkey Day coupon for Kiyonna!

Get 30% off your purchase at Kiyonna with the code TURKEY08 through Monday, December 1st. There's no minimum purchase. Plus, they're shipping orders over $200 for free.

Want: London Car Coat from Kiyonna

I loooove this coat from Kiyonna. It's unique but not so super trendy that it will be out of style by next winter. You can see the ruffle detail much better if you click through to the product page. It also comes in black but I really love the plaid. It's available in sizes 10/12 through 30/32 for $250. You can save $25 by using the code WARMWINTER and orders over $100 ship free.

Speaking of coats: what type do you prefer? Do you have more than one? I have a gray pea coat but I'm thinking I might need a second, cuter coat for when it's not crazy cold outside and I can handle some style over substance. I've only ever had one coat at a time so that's a different mindset for me.

25% off everything at Kiyonna!

Take 25% off everything with the coupon code TREAT08 at Kiyonna.com through November 3rd. Kiyonna usually requires a minimum purchase with their coupons so this is a great opportunity!

30% off at Kiyonna

It's Kiyonna's birthday and they're celebrating by having a big sale. You can save 30% off your purchase of $175 or more with the code GIFT08 at checkout. Orders of $250 or more also receive free shipping. Happy birthday, Kiyonna!

20% off at Kiyonna

Another great sale! Use the code FIREWORKS08 to save 20% off your purchase at Kiyonna through midnight on July 8.

Special coupon from Kiyonna

I've been super busy lately, in a really boring way, so I apologize for not posting more. To make it up for you, here's a coupon for $30 off orders of $175 at Kiyonna.com. Use the code MOMSRULE before May 14. Kiyonna also offers $6 shipping on all orders.

If I ever become very, very rich...

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.

20% off at Kiyonna

What's with all the great coupons lately? I'm not complaining, that's for sure. You can save 20% off at Kiyonna through next Saturday with the code FRIENDS20. The discount excludes denim but you can use it on sale items. There's no minimum order so if you've had your eye on something special at Kiyonna, now would be a really good time to snap it up.

$20 off at Kiyonna + new denim!

Now through March 18th, save $20 off a purchase of $175 at Kiyonna, plus they offer free ground shipping on orders over $150. I bought the green top in the image and it's so vibrant and the material is ultra soft and comfortable. I highly recommend it, especially if you have some tummy you'd like to camouflage a bit. The gathering is very strategic! Kiyonna also has a new line of denim that looks promising.

Try it on (again): Kiyonna

One of my silly little New Year's resolutions is to buy less clothing, but to spend more on quality, classic pieces instead of trendy whatevers. So essentially... break even. But I'd like to see if it works out better in the long run. I recently ordered three tops from Kiyonna because I believe their clothes are really good quality for the price and I like the style and colors they choose. We'll start with the good.

I ordered the Modal Scoopneck Tee in bordeaux and I'm really considering getting another in black. I was expecting a slightly looser fit but I'm glad that it fits quite snugly around the bust, as I think a loose fit there would look less polished in larger sizes. The ties on the sleeves bugged me a little at first but I got used to them and they are a nice detail on otherwise basic top. I love Modal and the fabric Kiyonna uses is much studier and smoother than other cotton/Modal blends I've seen. I see myself wearing this top for many seasons to come.

I ordered the Modal Kimono Sleeved Surplice Tee in steel blue to go with gray trousers and I think it will work really nicely. I have to admit that I'm mostly sick of the "kimono sleeve" trend but the sleeves on this tee are basically just wide. I wouldn't call them a "kimono" sleeve by any means. The fit is just like you see it on the model and runs true to the size chart. Overall, a cute top that can be worn casually with jeans or a little dressier with a skirt or trousers.

And on the "maybe on someone else but not me" side of things, we have the Modal Convertible Ballet Wrap. I really wanted this top to work because the fabric is so soft and comfy and the wrap style is really versatile but sadly, it just isn't cut for my shape. I have a very defined waist and the bottom hem sits right there in the waist dent and it just didn't work. Maybe if it was a little longer? I do think the style would work for someone with more boobs than hips, though.

I might have a good reason to order one of Kiyonna's fancy dresses someday but for right now, I'm very happy with their tees. I always look forward to seeing what's new on their website. It seems like their styles get better and better every season.

Save up to $75 at Kiyonna

I'll be back with regular posts again really soon but I wanted to point out these coupons from Kiyonna - you can save $30 off a purchase of $150 or more with the code Save30 or $75 off a purchase of $250 or more with the code Save75. Plus, all orders over $50 ship free. The coupons are good through January 1st.

Oh yay!

The wide belted jacket from Kiyonna that I ordered last month is back in stock. I gotta say, this is a really nice jacket. The fabric is much more substantial than I was expecting and the pink lining is just adorable. I was concerned about the length but it hits right at the hip on me.

It's on sale for $50 right now, which is a whopping 65% off, so if your size is in stock and you need a nice fall jacket, order it. It's available in brown with pink lining or black with plum lining.

You can save an additional $20 off an order of $150 or more with the code FALL2007. That code expires on October 17th.

Can she do it?

I am horrible at maintaining a weblog so I'm giving myself a goal - a new post every day for the next seven days. I really like to think my posts through and find lots of pictures and links, etc. but that also keeps me from posting regularly. So I'm throwing caution to the wind and just writing about whatever comes to mind.

Ok, here goes.

Kiyonna is having a sale. Did I mention that? Guess not. Anyway, I ordered that jacket last night and I can't wait to see how it looks. I have a hard time finding jackets that fit at the hip but aren't too boxy through the shoulders, bust and waist. I like that it's a wrap style without a lot of structure and has the belt so I can cinch at the waist. And it has pink lining! I love pink and brown together so that detail sealed the deal for me. It looks like it might be a tad short but we'll see. It's on sale for $50 down from $142. That's amazing.

My favorite lipgloss right now is Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Dolly. It's about the same color as my lips but better. It's supposed to be a plumping gloss but I don't see much of a difference there. It is very shiny with a little bit of shimmer, so that automatically makes lips look fuller. Plus it has a minty sensation that's quite enjoyable.

Kiyonna! (finally)

I ordered two items from Kiyonna - the Ruched Surplus Tee in tarragon and the Tab-Front Stretch Bengaline Gauchos in black. The pants, unfortunately, came no where near fitting. I'm typically between sizes and I should have sized up in the pants. Since they're on sale, I'll have to return them for a merchandise credit, which is fine. I'd like to order another top anyway. I'm going to say that with Kiyonna, if you're unsure with sizing, order the larger size.

The shirt fits like a dream, though. It's a tad shorter in length than I was expecting but overall, the cut is ultra flattering and fabulous. I have narrow shoulders and a relatively small chest and it still fits wonderfully. My favorite part is the material - it's buttery soft, lightweight, stretchy but still substantial. It's not that slinky poly fabric, it's very breathable and a good all-year weight.

I would say that the tee is worth the $48. It's good quality and the style and color will work for dressier occasions or just with jeans. I can see the cut working for a variety of body shapes, because it has the gathered detail right under the bust and it's not too low-cut. The sleeves are full but not outrageously so, which I like. It definitely calls for a pretty necklace to compliment the neckline.

I do see myself ordering from Kiyonna again. They carry a lot of tops made from the Modal fabric, which is even more buttery soft and luxurious. I might have to splurge! Kiyonna also carries a lovely selection of dresses.

I've included a photo of myself in the top. It's not a great shot but I didn't want to wait to take a better one!

Up next: Kiyonna!

I think my favorite thing might be trying new stuff and then reporting about it here! My next review (I guess they're reviews) will be for Kiyonna. I've always linked to their site, and I check it out on a near-daily basis to see what's new, but I've never actually purchased anything. Shocking!

I've heard some very mixed opinions about their stuff so I'm excited to see for myself. I placed my order earlier this afternoon and it's already shipped, so points there. Plus there's a free shipping coupon code for orders over $75 (it's SPRING75) so extra points there, too.

Is there an online retailer you're curious about but you want to send me, the canary, into the coal mine to find out for you? Tell me about it in the comments for this post and I'll look into it.