Happy weekend, guys! Hope everyone is enjoying that end of August feeling as much as I am. The breeze, the linger of a new season, and the fall scents I’ve already taken out of my cabinets. And to all the mamas sending their kiddos off to school, sending you all the hugs! Now, let’s get into some weekend sales. They’re good.
The Best Sales This Weekend
- Gap – up to 50% off. Amy’s trousers are on sale (and part of the CashSoft line…cozy, but chic). More Cashsoft: this cardigan (that navy!).
- Saks – Spend more, earn more event + up to 70% off designer. The perfect pre-fall sweater for a chill Saturday…Abby says this one (I agree + $90 off!). Under $100 Saks’ finds: a cool-girl button-down for work (or weekends), a cozy sherpa jacket, + for fall vibes in warm weather – a 100% linen sweater, or this navy sweater tank.
- Adidas – 30% off. If you eyed Shana’s adidas sneaks from the NSale, they’re 30% off with code: SPLASH in select colors (love the red). Laura’s eyeing these sleek sneakers, too.
- Nordstrom – Sale section. Scotti’s timeless flared jeans (that have some stretch) hit the sale, along with the bag (that color!) she has me eyeing (wear all fall + winter, and even for…New Year’s, heh). Linzi’s gingham dress that not only works for the rest of hot summer days, but easily transitions into fall is 35% off, too. Last: the red pop of color on these low-profile sneakers drew me in (but the neutral ‘Sand / Stone Army’ would also be sooo good for fall).
- Levi’s – 30% off $125+. First, the team fave dad jeans are on sale, + two of Abby’s faves: fave baggy (also Shana-approved) and fave ribcage (that wash is awesome).
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Laura | Abby | Amy | Scotti | Em | Jess
Laura’s Top Sale Picks
Hey, hey Friday. Happy Back-to-School for those of you celebrating. I’m alllmost there…my 7TH GRADER (how) starts Wednesday. She was 2 ½ when I started this job, y’all. The days are truly long and the years are truly short. We did some thrift shopping this week for a couple of ‘new’ pairs of jeans and had a blast. Also, Portland, do not go to ‘Fizz ‘n Sip’ unless you want to become addicted to the Plain Jane like me. I don’t drink many sodas but it turns out I love a dirty soda lol. And for levity this week, it’s fun to be able to talk shop/fun/lightness here but I know everything feels like…a lot. I got you. Love your people and be the best friend you can be and share music with each other and try to make someone’s life just a little easier today. Xo
And for more shop talk, take advantage of the free shipping on home stuff at anthropologie. SWEET…even rugs and furniture. (Dude, this mirror though.) And if your kid needs a cute tee for BTS, this one. “Time Fries.” Are you kidding me. The Bubble Tea one is also adorable. And these MOTHER jeans at Saks are part of the Buy More Earn More promotion right now. A) they look amazing and B) the wash is called Not Today Satan. So…
ONE: A team favorite, the Levi’s Baggy Dad jeans are on sale in a fab grey wash right now. And a huge part of their site 30% off for purchases over $125. Levi’s are continually the jeans I come back to after trying everything else. Their washes and fabric just can’t be beat. I size up 1 size in their non stretch denim and they tend to be the pairs I actually hang onto in my closet forever. A great time to snag some.
TWO: Okkkk HOW cool are these adidas Barredas in this chic color combo?? They’re 30% off right now with code SPLASH and this is one of the comfiest styles I’ve tried. Jess and I both love them. The gum sole always gets me (I think it’s easier to wear than a white sole) and gah I love love the taupe with black. I found them to run just a little bit big, so maybe size down by ½. So good.
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Abby’s Top Sale Picks
Happy weekend! The breeze is getting a liiiittle bit crisper here in NEPA and I’m real dang happy about it. The perfect pre-fall vibe for a chill Saturday? This sweater + these shorts + a can of my fave NA bev (either the rosé or spritz italiano) + my current book. Done.
Levi’s stole the show for this weekend’s best sale (especially following my latest big try-on post 😉). Get 30% off $125+ and grab a pair or two for some timeless fall wardrobe prep. These are my favorite loose pair + these Ribcage ones for a more fitted shape.
dress (6) | Birkenstocks
ONE: The dress I wore to my engagement party last weekend is now 25% off!!! I think it’s my favorite dress I’ve…ever worn? The flattering fit, breezy material, high neck / low back and colors are all just so effing stunning – I think I got a compliment every 5 minutes haha.
TWO: My Birks are on sale too (also in pink)! I love the slightly fancier vibe these give (thanks to those pretty, hammered gold buckles). I didn’t know how much my old white pair needed an upgrade until I saw these. Love so much.
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Amy’s Top Sale Picks
You guys, it hasn’t even been two full weeks back to school and my kid already caught nasty germs: a stuffed up nose + yellow snot that somehow waterfalled into last night’s – all night – stomach flu (sans fever, which in the past has been a culprit)…how do those things even simultaneously happen?! Naturally, I sent for covid tests this morning but everyone got negative results, soo…I’m stumped (and exhausted). Here’s hoping we’re just getting it all out of the way for a healthy fall! 😉
My fave fall/winter staple loungewear is all on sale this weekend – of course I’m already trying out the new silhouettes (most excited about this top and these pants, the latter I’m hoping they restock) and will report back. The closer we get to cold weather the less likely you’ll see these included in sales, sooo… In a similar comfy topic, these could be the coolest sweatpants I’ve seen in a long while (use code SPLASH).
ONE: It’s hard to tell, but these are SWEATER *trousers* that I fell in love with last fall, and they brought them back again! They sold out quick last year so I’m happy to see their return, with the addition of a brown color I’m absolutely drooling over (I want all brown + navy things this fall). Last year they ran HUGE, I exchanged my usual medium for a small (regular inseam!) and they were still on the loose/comfy side (so soo comfy).
TWO: HEAR ME OUT – it doesn’t matter what section you buy something from (mens, pajamas, whatever) if you loooove it. These shorts are an affordable version of all the fancier viral shorts (I had been drooling over this Ref pair) and I’ve been wearing them with everything. Bonus, I now have a matching tank that looks killer with my fave jeans for a late summer night out. 😉
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Scotti’s Top Sale Picks
Welp. I just got back from dropping Ozzie off at his first Friday of the school year and…not fun. He’s been fine all week, but the second we pulled into the parking lot this morning, he announced he was not going. Everyone else was already inside, so it’s just me, his backpack, and a very strong 6-year-old trying his absolute best to shove me back to the car. By the time we made it around to the front (after realizing every single back door was locked), a small team of staff was working together to get him inside. His teacher was the one who finally pulled it off, while I cycled through the full range of mom-emotions: embarrassed, anxious, sad, relieved…and trying to remind myself he’s going to be fine.
At least I put a bra on before drop-off. Hard to picture it being more awkward, but that would’ve done it.
Now that my morning meltdown is out of the way, let’s talk sales. These Reformation jeans are half off and I’m obsessed with the center seam detail. Plus, they’re made with Tencel—aka ridiculously soft. Speaking of obsessed …this dark denim, sparkly Marc Jacobs bag is 30% off and will go with everything (reviewers LOVE it too).
jeans (28) | shirt (lots of colors on sale here) | Airstrait
ONE: Leave it to PAIGE to nail the leg-lengthening, booty-flattering classic flare. Comfy stretch, flattering high rise, and that timeless flare fit. 30% off!
TWO: Dyson’s Airstrait is usually $500…and is on sale at Nordstrom Rack for $375. Yes, that’s still expensive, but if you have unruly wavy/kinky/frizzy hair like me it’s an absolute game-changer. Faster, smoother blow outs with less damage. (The Airwrap is also 25% off and a bunch of TME editors love that one too!)
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Em’s Top Sale Picks
Hello from the land of the living dead. Ellie came back from Truckee last weekend with a nasty stomach bug (we learned this while we were at the dealership picking up a new car – yay! – and then again on the way home when she christened said car – double yay 😐), and despite all the hand washing in the world, it made its way to me later in the week. But I’m coming around slowly, and just in time for us to be in the mountains again for one of Chris’ last mountain bike races of the season. Here’s hoping he can get through the next few days bug-free.
In more pleasant news, almost everything I’m about to feature in an upcoming Saks post is on promo, including what’s probably my favorite non-white tee in years (it’s pure nostalgia, and the fit is perfect – I took a small); I need another pair of wide legs jeans like a hole in my head, and yet here these are, for $35!; and if there is any chance you have an end-of-summer soiree on the books, the combo of the drop-waist and the backkkkk *drool* of this dress makes it stunningly sexy yet easy to pull off.
ONE: Someone please tell me how these Trekkie pants came down to $39 without me realizing it!? (They’re usually $129!) I’m convinced it’s because the website photos don’t do them justice. Honestly, the site just kinda makes them look like glorified scrubs, but IRL, they’re so cool and look cute with everything from a tank and sweatshirt for walking the dog to a plush knit sweater kinda half tucked when you want a little more polish for a true fall outing. They’re the kinda cool sporty-ish pants that have multiple personalities and make everything look a little more interesting. Wearing a small (and scooping up the green stat!).
TWO: Perfect, enough said. But then again, trousery black pants in a forgiving, rumpled fabric can do no wrong.
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Jess’ Top Sale Picks
Greeting from the ocean, well, technically the condo since I got rained out this morning. But, I live for these early morning walks up and down the beach here (and of course visiting with my parents) they really help me clear my mind and get a refreshed outlook on life. Deep in thought, before I realize it I’ve reached the end and had to walk back in the rain, but even that felt cleansing today.
A few of my favorites from the current sales: I just picked up the Adidas Originals SL 72 sneakers in blue that both Shana and Laura have and love because they are 50% off for only $50 right now at Finish Line, fully stocked and available in a bunch of great different colors. Order half a size down, as I hear they run large! Also, my all-time favorite Leona Doc Marten boots are under $90 (!!!!) making them 55% off. I wore them all fall and winter long and plan on doing the same this year! Truly a great pair of boots. You can see how I styled them a bunch of ways in this post here.
jeans (Not on sale) | Docs (7) | dress (S) | adidas Samba Janes (7.5)
ONE: Doc Marten’s Leona Boots – I truly cannot say enough good things about these boots. I live in Michigan, where our winters are the real deal and I wore these almost exclusively throughout fall and winter without any damage whatsoever to them. Also, I think they are the perfect warm shade of brown that works with both black, white and all other neutrals. Order a half-size down! These boots truly are amazing.
TWO: Gap Factory Modern Ribbed One-Shoulder Midi Dress – I tried on a big ole’ haul this week from Gap Factory and this dress was one of my absolute favorites. Something about a dropped shoulder takes this dress to the next level. Not to mention it’s cotton and completely comfortable and on sale for $30! Score!
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xo,
Team TME
