Sweatshirts That Are Actually Stylish

{ Via: Gucci }

Not too many years ago, many of us wouldn't be caught out and about in a sweatshirt. They have become a wardrobe staple these days. Even the biggest designers like Gucci (see above) are showing them on the runways for way over $1,000. Don't worry, this edit is, for the most part, affordable and easy to wear.  Come on get comfy.

Marimekko Sweatshirt

A very modern take, as Marimekko always is.  Also available in black.

Anthropologie

Dana Zip Sweatshirt

Made from organic cotton with a cropped but relaxed fit.

AllSaints  and  Nordstrom

Tory Burch French Terry Sweatshirt

Fun, right? Also available in an array of other colors.

                Tory Burch    

Fitted Pleated Shoulder Sweatshirt

The structural silhouette will be very flattering.

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Boreum Sweatshirt

Made from European French Terry, this top has fabulous details like that asymmetrical hemline!

Marcella New York

The Effie Capelet Sweatshirt
An easy to wear piece made of all cotton fleece. Available in four colors. Shown here is "elephant."

Frank & Eileen

Crawford Sweatshirt

Found my favorite. An off the shoulder look that's all cotton and casually chic. Available in four colors. Free Shipping & Returns!

Strut-This

Oversized Sweatshirt

Sweatshirts with skirts? Why not? Clare V. is a stylish and functional line. They offer the perfect mix of French glam and LA minimalist cool.

Clare V.

Leeson Cotton Sweatshirt

With a summery vibe, this light and bright sweatshirt just looks relaxed.

Lilly Pulitzer

Varley Side Zip Sweatshirt

I own two sweatshirts, and this is one of them. The brand is super cool and comfy.

Haven Well Within  and Neiman Marcus

Deja Vu
It's not your imagination. This shirt is a party coming and going.

Clare V

Hannah Embroidered Sweatshirt

Color me happy. This sweatshirt is 100% cotton and 1000% adorable. 

Boden

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Saturdays At Shop This

Happy Mother's Day weekend to those who are. Many of us are missing our moms, including myself. Just visit her in your heart.  Here's the weekend wrap up of the week's best shopping links. Scroll down to get inspired.

We will start off with last minute Mother's Day Inspiration. If you are still looking, head to the blog for "Mother's Day Gifts For Every Type Of Mom." And remember, many stores offer buy online and pick up in store.

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If Mom or yourself is into beauty and natural products, Credo Beauty, is a fabulous website.  All of their products are clean. They offer e-gift cards, which is always a nice gift.

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Reward yourself: with a $100-$1,500 gift card at Bergdorf Goodman! I love it when I get paid to shop, don't you? Use Code: BGMAY Valid 5/11-5/15

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Everything at Tom's Shoes is 25% off this weekend. They are my summer comfort shoe.

Chic Eats: 3 Delectable Restaurants and What to Wear There: From NYC, Miami, and West Hollywood. This is where it is chic to eat.

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Designer Spotlight: Alessandra Branca. If you are from Chicago, you might know this name. A talented interior designer, who owned one of the most chic shops in the city. Now you can find her new and vintage items on Chairish! It's all so good!

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Clearly chic: These chunky heeled sandals will go with everything you own!

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Almost everything is on sale at Kate Spade! Take 30% off your purchase with Code: MOM. Perhaps give mom a Gift Card a day early, and she can stretch that card amount by 30%!

A Foolproof Summer Party: This one has quite a few chic touches!

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Motli Rechargeable Lighter & LED Flashlight: I received this for my birthday (Thank you Christine). It is the coolest little think you ever saw. It's chic and sleek, and works like a dream. Makes a great Host Gift, too, now that it is reduced.

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The cutest thing I have seen all week are these Banana Republic Espadrille's for baby. OMG! A darling baby gift.

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EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce is here, and the results are shocking. I love this website.

Sara Happ Slip Gloss:  Just had to share my favorite lip gloss with you. It really is the best of all of the brands I have tried. It's silky, never sticky, cushiony, and well, fabulous. I use the Nude slip and the Rose Gold Slip shown above. It's really my favorite. Buy it at Amazon

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Sunscreen: Myth vs Facts. A good enlightening read.

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Have you seen The Tuckernuck X Atlantic Pacific

collaboration? It's very preppy chic with brights and black & whites. Worth a click.

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And yet another collab is the West Elm X Marimekko collection. It's filled with happy prints and bold bright hues. That hammock is adorable.

Have a beautiful weekend!

XOXOX

Deb

 

Alfresco Entertaining Essentials

{ Via: Tiffany LaBelle }

In the Hudson Valley, we have had a run of delicious days in the 70's. Cocktails have been enjoyed on the terraces! I look forward to entertaining all summer long. It's so much more enjoyable when you have a few entertaining essentials on hand. Disposable cotton napkins, acrylic martini glasses, and so much more are chic components to your alfresco fun.

DuraClear® Tritan Outdoor Drinkware Collection

Create colorful cocktails with these stylish sets of six. Best yet, they won't break, crack, cloud or discolor. Dishwasher safe!

Sold only at....

Williams Sonoma

Woven Palm Charger

Crafted from palm fibers, these colorful chargers will add a pop of color to your garden party.

 Terrain

Herringbone Bamboo

Nothing can ruin an alfresco happy hour than watching the ants come marching in. Keep the bugs at bay with these good looking covers.

Terrain

Alabaster Serving Boards

Bright boards will get the party started indoors or out. Aren't they fabulous?

Shop Terrain

My DAP Cotton Napkins On A Roll

Just because you are serving alfresco, doesn't mean you lost your sense of style. Now you can be a little fancy outside. These napkins come in every color under the sun. They are washable and reusable. I love my grey DAPS. But in full disclosure, I find that you do have to iron them after washing. Love them, though.

Amazon

Del Sole Melamine Dinner Plates

Dress your table with festive flair! Inspired by hand painted earthenware patterns, these prints play well together.

Pottery Barn

Juliska Melamine Servers

One of the Juliska's best selling patterns, Berry & Thread, is now made in dishwasher safe servers. Bring a little something to mom on Mother's Day, and gift her with the platter.

Neiman Marcus

Marimekko Cooler Bag

What a good looking bag! It will add a pop of color to any outdoor party.Take the insulated bag on a picnic, to an outdoor concert, or just on your balcony or patio. Ships for free.

West Elm

Mario Luca Giusti Acrylic Drinkware
This brand really designs the prettiest non breakable outdoor drinkware. I have always admired it. Now it is on sale for 30% off, it is very tempting. See all of the styles at....

Horchow

Wicker & Leather Serving Tray

This is one stunning server. The acrylic insert keeps everything stable, and oh so stylish. Perfect for monogramming. It's nicely marked down today.

Mark and Graham

Water Color Abstract Plastic Plate Set

Kate McEnroe NY'S Etsy shop is filled with pretty things. I especially love the tabletop section. 

Etsy

Happy Hour Acrylic Martini Glasses

Love these. They will be good to have around even if you aren't a martini drinker. A guest or two will appreciate a glass just for them. On sale now for $5.99 at

Pottery Barn

Marin Serving Bowl

Salad. Pasta. Fruit. What couldn't you put inside this matte black bowl? Also available in three other colors. It's on sale now at

Crate and Barrel

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Saturdays At Shop This:

 I am looking forward to some down time this weekend. A little vino, a cheese plate, and a sunset sounds perfect. Before you get busy with your own Saturday, here are links that I know you will love. Think glowing skin, $50 off at Tommy Bahama, and so much more.

It's time to stock up on fabulous goats milk products and artisan foods from those fabulous 

Beekman 1802 Boys. Shop their Warehouse Sale and save up to 70% before it's all sold out. 

If you love fun fashion jewelry and shades of blue, head to Amrita Sing for May Steals. They are all $19.99 with savings of up to 90%!

A good white dress is a summer staple. I so love this beautiful off the shoulder midi style. Shop it at Moda Operandi.

How to Use Vitamin C for Glowing Skin (Topically + Internally). 

Here's a great under $50 gift for anyone who lights  a candle. So quietly glam!

Bergdorf Goodman presents:It's a New York Life. A city that I really miss. 

New designer styles are blooming at Saks Off 5th. Shop and save on over 1,000 items. Your Spring plans are calling for them!

Marimekko Merriment, a Pop Up Shop at Nordstrom Oh what fun! It's a real summer state of mind for you, your home, and the kids. 

While you are at Nordstrom, check out their Beauty & Fragrance Sale. You will find lots and lots of Aveda haircare and body products, hair styling tools, some Bobbi Brown and MAC cosmetics. And remember, there is always Free Shipping.

Pro Shopping Tip: I bought "Mr. Shop This," the Catalina, a good looking casual shirt from Tommy Bahama. But before as I shopped around, a pop up, appeared and offered me $50 off a $100 order. I jumped on it! You might want to 

do the same.

I'll leave you with one thought. There is always something to be grateful for. Please know that I am so grateful for all of you. Now go and have a 

wonderful weekend!

XOXOX

Deb

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P.S. apologies for format issues that you might see....a little cyber bug seems to have had some fun with my website, Grrr.

Star Spangled Sales: For The Home

{ Via: Alchemy Fine Home }

The sales keep coming. With all of the time we have been spending at home, let's focus on fabulous finds to make your time at home better. For zoom cocktail hours, you'll love MacKenzie-Childs cocktail shaker. If the stress of life is affecting your sleep, find a down pillow or featherbed at Pacific Coast, now 25% off.  The savings really sparkle this year. Enjoy shopping and saving safely from the comfort of 
your home.  

    

ABC Home
This weekend only. 30% off sitewide.

Alchemy Fine Home
20% off sitewide with Code: July 4

Anthropologie
Shop some really fun finds for Summer all at fabulous prices.

Container Store
Save up to 30% on Customer favorites for closets, desks, pantries and more.

Coyuchi
Save 40% on organic fair 
trade linens.

Frontgate
Save up to 40% off sitewide, and take an extra 20% off sale prices.  

Jayson Home
From July 2 to August 2, Jayson Home's Summer Sale will feature 30% to 75% off a wide range of furniture and home accessories, including sofas, chairs, tables, ottomans, benches, lighting, pillows, rugs, tabletop items, gifts, vintage and more.

Jonathan Adler
Shop the 4th Of July Event and take 25% off everything. Use Code: Sparkler at checkout. Ends 07/06

Lulu & Georgia
Take 20% Off Everything With Code: SUMMERTIME

MacKenzie-Childs
Shop the Annual Summer Sale Event! Up to 50% off original prices on select products during their biggest Summer Sale. It's good.

Marimekko
Summer Sale! Save 40%. Such fun finds!

Minted
July 4th Event: Enjoy 15% off wedding, baby, and kids orders. Use Code: FIREWORKS20
ends 07/06

One Kings Lane
Buy More & Save More 
See website for details and 
coupon codes.

Peacock Alley
Save  and additional 30% on Select Sale Sheets. Use Code: SH30 Sale ends on 
July 5th.

Serena & Lily
Find beautiful buys on bedding, bath, lighting, furniture and more.

Shop Terrain
Take 25% off Select Summer Favorites during the Tag Sale. Use Code: YOUREIT

Sur La Table
Summer Sale! Over 500 products marked down. Save on brands like All-Clad, Cuisinart, Le Creuset and more.

The Well Appointed House
Take an extra 15% off sale items with Code: Spring202015OFF



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Amara:  30% off hundreds of fabulous home goods and 20% off Kartell

Bloomingdales Home:  Save 40-75% on a great selection of items throughout the Home Store including mattresses, Nespresso Machines 
and more.

Harry & David: Save 15% on orders of $60+ at Harry & David! Promo Code: HDTAKE15

Hartmann Luggage: Independence Day Sale - 30% Off Sitewide. USE CODE: JULY4. 

Saks Home Sale: Over 300 items of home decor, kitchen essentials, and more are now on sale for up to 50% off for The 4th of July

Tumi: Semi Annual Sale with up to 30% on fabulous luggage and accessories.



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