Fun Finds!

Last weekend I decided to check out Nordstrom's Anniversary sale. I had a gift card saved from my birthday and I hadn't been shopping for myself in awhile. I found some great deals, including this absolutely adorable jacket:

It was on sale for $50 in the Brass Plum. I was a little hesitant, because initially it looked to me like someone had re-purposed an old rug to make a coat. But I gave it a chance and tried it on (sometimes, you really HAVE to try stuff on, it looks so different on a person rather than a hanger!)

Anyway, I loved it and I think it will be a perfect fall coat. I also found this sweater in the Brass Plum:

I had to take a closer photo so you could see the cool detailing. The buttons are really cute and it hangs very nicely. I think it was under $30 if I remember correctly....

I went downstairs to the "grownup ladies" section, a place I really don't shop often (it can be pretty spendy) but I was pleasantly surprised at the bargains there. I found a pair of charcoal slacks by Halogen for $50, regularly over $100. They are lined and cut well, perfect for work or any business-casual event. I didn't take a pic of those but I also found this pretty top!

The tank top underneath was mine already, The color is so pretty and its super soft. I hope it holds up when I wash it, maybe worth a trip to the dry cleaner....

Since I was already downtown, I went over to JcPenney's to see what they had. Since they have re-vamped their pricing (pretty much lowered prices all across the board, with monthly sales on the first and third Friday of the month) there are some great bargains there. I didn't get a pic of the fushia top I bought for $23, but my boyfriend loved it when I wore it to dinner the other night! I also found these necklace/earring sets, on sale for $5 each!!

I'm a huge fan of costume jewelry, I enjoy pieces that are unique and whimsical. I love real jewelry too of course, but I don't like to limit myself to one or two pieces-and thats about what I can afford when it comes to real jewelry!

I probably won't be able to go shopping for myself again for awhile, too busy with the day job and I'm getting ready to take my son school clothes shopping too! Maybe I will blog about fashion finds for back-to-school, and shopping with a 13 year old....