JUST IN TIME!

With cool weather approaching, check to see what’s on sale at Nordstrom for your fall wardrobe. And don’t forget kid’s and mens sale…they need shoes too!

These Michael Kors sandals rock!

MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Greta’ Sandal

A pretty and feminine flat for work or bumming around town.

DKNYC ‘Darlene’ Flat

I have these boots and LOVE them! My feet stay toasty warm and I get compliments galore!

UGG® Australia ‘Bailey Button’ Boot

I have a similar Weitzman bootie and they are smart-looking and SO comfortable. Wear with a dress and tights or pants.

Stuart Weitzman ‘Slipover’ Pump

Nice loafer for fall!

COACH FRIDA LOAFER

I like wearing dresses: easy to wear and care for and they elevate your everyday look. Last weekend I ran to the grocery store – slipped on one of my “everyday” or what I call “lounging” dresses and flats. Amazingly 3 compliments while shopping.  Responded “Thank you” while thinking “ this cost me $30.00!” You don’t have to spend a lot to look good!

Shopping the deep discount sales, Macy’s is a sure bet in checking out items for this purpose. Last Fall, I bought 4 dresses that had been $100-$139. With sale discounts and my Star Rewards and newspaper coupons, the most I paid for a dress was $34. Alfani, Rachel Roy, INC, DKNYC were my picks. It took 90 minutes to peruse the racks and try on my armful of choices and I came away more than satisfied.

During my cousin’s recent  visit,  we shopped at Macy’s during one of their big sales. We went our separate ways for a bit and when we met up, she hadn’t purchased anything. Not being one to easily give up, we returned to the racks, narrowed down a brand that works best for her (Jones New York) and found $700 worth of work clothes for $198.00!  She was ecstatic and I was happy: “mission accomplished!”

Keep in mind when shopping, get into your “hunt and gather” mode. With lots of shoppers, not all the items are returned to their proper size racks. Also, if you’re not sure which size you take with a certain brand, don’t be afraid to  “eye it up.” I can take anywhere from a small to large, depending on brand and style of dress. And if I’m buying “out of season,” I look for styles and colors/patterns that are timeless. I can always “trend it up” with accessories.

Macy’s has an on-line sale going on right now. Take a peek!

http://www1.macys.com/shop/womens/sale-clearance/dresses?id=50016&edge=hybrid&cm_mmc=MCOM-_-20110803_MCOM_RTWFashionSale-_-50016-_-MB&cm_em=lisa@lisa-rae.com#!fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS%3DCasual%26pageIndex%3D6%26sortBy%3DORIGINAL%26productsPerPage%3D40&!qvp=iqvp

DKNY Hosiery Chevron Knit Tights

Knit sweater tights look great with your LBD (little black dress) or a cute skirt. Or wear with the boot toppers below for a sassy look!

DKNY flannel melange pointelle boot topper.

Anne Klein New York Shawl-Collar Ribbed Dress

This dress is a gal’s best friend. Included belt cinches the waist for a sexy silhouette.

Need a little red this season?

Calvin Klein Red Pleated Sheath Dress

The pleating on this pretty dress makes for a flattering shape.

DKNY "Roslyn" Flared Trench Coat

Check out this link. Even on sale!

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Dress "Ethan" Sheath Dress

Belt this dress with a black belt and wear with a camel coat!

The seasons are changing; the weather demands we change our wardrobe habits and embrace the winter season by forcing us to face our “closets.”  Fashion Week and new merchandise bring a chance to make fun choices within our budgets. I’m big on taking advantage of the sales and award points that have a “return” value so September 22-26 is a prime time to consider your options. Here’s a few things I like from the Nordstrom September 2010 catalog. Remember, Triple Award Points if you use your Nordstrom card!

  DKNY Hosiery; Opaque Tights

It’s like new paint on a house; how to change it up with color and inexpensively. Big bang for your buck! Always love the boot option with tights as well.

Echo Sequin Neck Wrap. The sequins and INK color gives this a high rating for versatility (wear with “dress up” or casual). I hope this item doesn’t sell out too fast!

Via Spiga Ethos Ankle Bootie. Last year as I wearily put away my short black boots, I decided I would need to buy new boots for the next season. Via Spiga offers a great pair for replacements without breaking the bank! These are smart looking and I’ll get a lot of wear with different outfits. Thumbs up on this pair!

Kate Spade ‘idiom’ Wide Enamel Bangle. Good looking and great with “all the black” we wear!

Stephen Dweck Faceted Smoky Quartz Oval Ring.

This ‘statement’ ring complements so many colors; black, brown, purple, grey, camel, red.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Toggle Closure Suede Belt.  Definitely-  in Regal Purple!

AK Anne Klein Croc-embossed Leather Strap Watch. RED is everywhere! If you can’t invest in lots of RED or red just isn’t your best color, you can still feel elegantly “with it” wearing this Anne Klein watch. 

Ready, set, GO! I’m excited about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starting July 16th. Cole Hahn; Badgley Mischka; Caslon; Elle Tahari; Lafayette 148 New York; Simon Sebbag and much more! The Beauty Exclusives in color, skincare and fragrances are incredible. Check out the men’s and children’s sale for great savings. I’ve already placed my order with the Narrative manager Lisa at Nordstrom, International Plaza, in Tampa, and will be flying there on Friday. Saturday is the big day and she’ll collect my order and hold it for me so I can see what works. I’m trying makeup at the Trish McEvoy counter at 10:00 to start out the day. This is a sale you won’t want to miss. If you haven’t received a catalog, click  HERE and you can look through the catalog on-line. I’ve been told the Pre-sales have been brisk, so check your selections!  I’ll be reporting Saturday!