CUSP by Neiman Marcus

Yesterday I was shopping in downtown Chicago with my kids and stopped by CUSP by Neiman Marcus.  Yes, I was actually allowed to spend 15 minutes in a store for me.  Not the American Girl Doll store and not a sports store...a real store.

I love this store.  Not only does it have great contemporary lines (young designer lines) but they have absolutely great accessories.  Not only are they fabulous, but they are inexpensive, too.  I bought the coolest gold stretch bracelet for only $15.  Then I found the perfect gold hoop earrings for only $28.  Yes..at CUSP by Neiman Marcus.

I would highly recommend stopping by this store and checking out their merchandise, especially their accessories.  And yes, they won't break your bank!!

Enjoy your day!

Lynn

Another Newspaper Article!!

Here's another article I wrote for our local newspaper about the floral prints!!

http://lagrange.suntimes.com/lifestyles/trend/13699674-423/flower-power.html


Enjoy!!!!

Lynn

Outlet Malls

Last weekend I was up at my mother's lake house and decided to stop by the outlet mall.  I took daughter along with me so she could give me the thumbs up or down on my shopping finds.

It was amazing to me to see how so many of the stores were carrying fall merchandise.  I was still shopping for some summer items especially since the heat wave is still going on in the Chicagoland area.

So many of the stores' summer merchandise was picked over.  And only one store, J. Crew, had their summer clearance an additional percentage off. 

It was a really disappointing shopping trip.  My daughter only bought something at Claire's Boutique, remember that store from years ago. Yes, it is still around.  I did find a great hat at Burberry for a deal.  And it's for winter!!!  So cute!  And only the trim of it is lined in the Burberry signature plaid.  I think it was only $34.  

Anyway, it will be interesting when I go back in August to see what they have in stock or what sales will be going on.  I will be doing some back to school shopping so I will report back to all of you and let you know.

Enjoy your day!

Lynn

Magazines

I have started to receive the August issues of magazines.  Most of them have a section on fall trends.  Fall, which equals heavy fabrics, pants, jeans, sweaters, coats, etc.  It is so hard to think about fall when we have another heat advisory for our area.

Really, it is 100 degrees again.  I can't even imagine trying on a sweater let alone a pair of jeans.  How uncomfortable!!  I think they would stick to my body as I perspire! 

So, my question is.....when would it be okay to think about fall merchandise?  When would it be alright to even try on fall apparel?

I am not sure the answer to that.  I guess it depends on the weather.

Enjoy your day!

Stay cool!!

Lynn

Shopping!

My daughter and I have been able to do a little bit of shopping lately, which is shocking. My children's schedules have been crazy.  So, we have been sneaking it in while my son has been at golf and lacrosse.

Where did we go?

We hit Oak Brook Mall, which is in a suburb of Chicago.  They have every store from H&M to Neiman Marcus.  Then we hit TJ Maxx and Marshalls.  My daughter found something at Gap Kids (additional 40% off sale items), Claire's Boutique, TJ Maxx and Marshalls. 

I found a floral scarf and a top at H&M.  And at the Gap, I found a pair of shorts and a top.  At TJ Maxx, I did buy myself a Cole Haan wallet.  It was $54, originally $184.  Not too shabby!!!  And another pair of shorts.  With this heat, it's hard to wear anything else!!!  Shorts and spaghetti strap tops!!!

Where are we off to next?

When we got home from our shopping trip, my daughter wanted to know if my son has golf and lacrosse next week.  I said yes.  Then, of course, she asked if we could go shopping again.  So, I am thinking that we should hit Nordstrom Rack. I haven't been there in ages.  Then hit the other TJ Maxx that has the Runway to the Maxx.  They have been carrying Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Nannette Lepore,  and Fendi.  It's unbelievable!!!

I will definitely report back to you with what I find!!

Happy Shopping!!

Enjoy your day!

Lynn

Looks for Less

I was just checking out People Style Watch magazine's website and loved the section on the looks for less.  They show photos of celebrity's looks and how to get them for a whole lot less.

My favorite part isn't the prices, it's the actual looks that the celebrities are wearing.  Now, to be honest with you, I normally don't follow celebrities and what they wear.  I just fell upon this website.  It was interesting to me that the majority of them wore scarves with their summer looks.  They weren't wore tight around the neck, just a little loose and open.

Also, a lot of them were wearing flat sandals.  Very flat sandals.  They were cute and strappy.  Then they went to the extreme and were sporting the highest platform sandals.  There was absolutely nothing in between.

Then finally, most of them were wearing the maxi dress.  It's comfy and cozy.  And of course, they accessorized it with the summer scarf and the flat sandal.  Go figure!

Enjoy your day!!

Lynn

Happy 4th of July!!!!

Happy July 4th!!!

I hope that all of you have a wonderful holiday.  Bring on the red, the white and the blue!!

It's the perfect time to sport white shorts or white jeans, nautical striped tees in blue and white, navy pique shorts, red cropped pants, big white bangles, that great red canvas belt, and whatever else you own in those colors.

As for me, I will be wearing my white shorts (the temp is close to 100 here) and my blue and white striped nautical inspired tee.  As for my shoes, maybe I'll wear my Cole Haan white bow flat sandals or my Stuart Weitzman clear jelly and rhine flip flops.  I think my red DVF high heel wedges will be too much for a picnic and fireworks!!!

Anyway, I hope that you have a good 4th of July!!  And don't forget...the stores are open and there are a lot of sales going on!!!

Enjoy your day!!!

Lynn