Overall Love

Madewell Flea Market Flare Overalls- $35 (with 30% off), was $158

French Connection platform boot- $89.99 (was $195)

Overalls can be tricky. They can make you look like a little boy or a farmer. They can make you look stumpy or dated. Enter Madewell's Flea Market Flare overall. The flare adds length to your legs and gives them that chic 70's feel while the dark wash gives a slimming effect all over. 

These are a fashion item, so I would never pay full price for them. But if they happen to become a big part of your wardrobe rotation, you'll be even more stoked about the $35 price point. I'll be wearing mine with a slim turtleneck, platform boots, and the perfect hat. 

J. Crew striped tissue turtleneck- $45

& Other Stories wool hat- $28 (was $55)

Warm Up

Winter weather is (eventually???) upon us. And nothing makes the cooler temps a little more palatable than a beautiful coat. While there's nothing wrong with a zipped-to-here puffer when it's ten below and sleeting down your collar, the rest of the time a good statement coat can make any outfit look like a million bucks. 

These lovelies will not only make your Saturday morning Trader Joe's uniform (jeans, sneakers, no-bra) look chic, but won't make you feel guilty because really you should be shopping for someone else. 

Helene Berman wool-blend coat- $85 (was $290)

French Connection cocoon faux shearling coat- $79 (was $275)

Helene Berman plaid wrap coat- $80 (was $240)

Kenneth Cole wool SB coat- $97 (was $325)

BBDakota "Hazel" coat- $60 (was $128)

Sale Alert!

For the next 3 days, Neiman Marcus Last Call  is offering an additional 40% off of any single item on their site. They are yet another one of the online discount department stores that have improved their offerings dramatically over the last few years. AND they're opening a new location in my neighborhood next month (in addition to the TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack!!), so Brooklyn girls stay tuned for a locals-only discount. While Vince, Joie and James Perse are some of my favorite brands to score major deals on, don't forget to check out their handbag selection. It is not unusual to get over 70% off of retail (especially during these additional 40% off sales!) on brands like Botkier, Ash, and Furla. Not to mention the shoes ...

Get Graphic

I grew up on 70's Rock & Roll, from Led Zeppelin to The Rolling Stones, and I've always idolized the style of their lead singers. Robert Plant's leather pants, grungy t-shirts and messy hair; nothing is cooler to me. I think that's why I've always been partial to graphic tees. I used to scour thrift stores for them in college, but I'm loving these cleaned-up versions that work in a casual office under a blazer or on the weekend with a frilly skirt and leather jacket. They really add the perfect dose of personality to any outfit. 

Groupies not included!