Happy Friday! Scrambling through the sales this weekend, hoping to find the rest of my holiday presents. Wish me luck. If you’re in the same boat, keep scrolling for our top picks.
PS: Our Holiday Shop is still up and running, but we’re taking a little holiday break soon…so order by 12/18 to get your items shipped before the new year. And thank you so much to everyone who’s purchased something, we hope you love it!!
The Best Sales This Weekend
- Nordstrom – sale section finds: Scotti’s latest sweater she’s loving (with a twist) and her faux-fur coat that feels like a cozy blanket, + Laura’s easy, stretchy jeans that work great with winter boots.
- adidas – up to 60% off. Faves: Em’s quarter-zip that saved her on the windiest day, and the best classic sweats Amy’s had in years (+ her matching sweatshirt).
- Gap – 50% off purchase. This jacket is super similar to one Abby has + loves (so chic). More on sale: the straight-leg jeans that Jess is eyeing, and the sweats Laura thinks might just be perfect, so soft.
- Athleta – 30-50% off. On sale: Shana’s current fave puffer and the leggings she wears in the cold for running, + Kat’s trousers that feel slightly sporty but sleek.
- Abercrombie – 40% off almost everything. Great finds on sale: this top perfect for the holiday + NYE, the best NFL gear to ever exist according to both myself and Amy (how perfect is this crew?), and if you haven’t tried their jeans…they’re my all-time fave budget-friendly denim brand and most sizes go up to 37/38. Em has this pair and LOVES.
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Jess | Scotti | Amy | Laura | Em
Jess’ Top Sale Picks
Well, for once, I am on top of Christmas shopping this year. I’ve only got one more person to shop for and then I’m done! Gonna have a wrapping party this weekend with some friends, where we put on Christmas movies and have a few drinks while we do wrapping. Tis the season! Fa-la-la-la!
Ooh, Anthropologie is having a 40% off sale on Holiday Party & Hosting Favorites, and there are some absolutely gorgeous things on sale! Also, take another 50% off of all sale items also at Anthro. I’ve been browsing all morning and my cart is getting out of control! Also, take 50% off your purchase at Gap this weekend, including sale items!
Sweater (M) | Jeans (27) | Bag
ONE: Banana Republic Factory Fair Isle Sweater. As a self-professed fair-isle sweater, I am absolutely loving this sweater from BRF. I love the modern inspired print and it just so happens to be super soft too. It also comes in a dark charcoal color too. Runs a little small, order a size up.
TWO: Madewell Suede Shoulder Bolo Bag. I had been eyeing this suede Madewell shoulder bag for ages and as soon as I saw it was 40% off at Bloomingdale’s, I snatched it up so quick. It is great quality and so, so cool!
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Scotti’s Top Sale Picks
This past weekend was one of those rare stretches where co-parenting felt genuinely good. Zack came down to visit G and Ozzie, and he and his girlfriend Cassie ended up staying with us for six nights, and the whole week was genuinely lovely. We packed in all of Greenlea’s events (cheer games, her musical, orchestra concert, auditions, spelling bee… she is a busy one), shared rides, made dinners, and just clicked. What surprised me most was how easy it felt to fall into a rhythm together. We stayed up talking, compared notes on kid stuff, and actually had fun figuring out this co-parenting thing in real time. It has not always been smooth for any of us, so having a week that felt kind and supportive meant a lot. They even handled the morning chaos so Andy could come with me to a doctor appointment, and it reminded me how good it feels when everyone steps in for one another.
At one point we had a full house with seven kids in the mix since Cassie’s son and daughter joined our crew. We swam, ate pizza, played games, and the kids all got along. It was loud and chaotic in the best way, and it left me feeling really hopeful and grateful for where we are now. After a week that felt so full in the best way, I curled up with my coffee and started pulling together the things that caught my eye. The Dermaflash LUXE+ I’ve been using regularly (and love) is now 30% off, and the reviews are so good. I also love this layered lace shirt (with thumbholes!), especially for under $30! Finally, these soft and stretchy grey MOTHER jeans are a no-brainer at 35% off (the cuff can be unrolled).
sweater (xs) | jeans (28) | boots | sweater (m) | jeans (28) | boots
ONE: 35% off this sweater I just found during my latest Nordstrom run! The side zip gives the classic crewneck a little edge, and you can wear it fully zipped, slightly open, or completely unzipped for an off the shoulder vibe.
TWO: Ok, I’m obviously on a sweater kick lately…this one has 100% 5-star reviews, and I totally agree. Love the softness, the style, and it also comes in black, dark grey, and a rich burgundy that’s perfect for the holidays. Up to 45% off! (sized up for a slouchier look).
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Amy’s Top Sale Picks
This weekend will be full of christmas-y things and I’m so ready for it: we’ve got tickets to The Nutcracker, it’s our towns epic (and I mean epic) christmas parade, plus we’re celebrating the holiday with my in-laws, so imma ‘bout to stuff myself with cocoa + cheer.
As for sales, hoowww have I forgotten about Nordstrom Rack? They have some of the COOLEST items right now that would be amazing gifts: this screen free digital camera and also this stack of 10 thin rings are things I desperately want for myselffffff. And speaking of gifts for myself 🥲I am over-the-moon-in-love-at-first-sight with this sweater. My holiday shopping is done, but, like, THOSE SLEEVES.
sweatshirt (M) | sweatpants (M) | sweatshirt (M)
ONE: The BEST classic sweats I’ve had in years. Period. (comfy and soft and still surprisingly lightweight/easy to wear without overheating) I’ve worn it multiple days just this week, so now I’m contemplating grabbing another color… top runs BIG, size down and it’ll still be oversized.
TWO: Don’t mind my office-turned-Santa’s Workshop, this mockneck sweatshirt is an instant classic. Soft but thinner + lightweight, with collars on the more structured side which is nice when it comes to styling (or keeping my hair tucked into the neck, a faveee). Went with a medium as opposed to my regular large to have this one a bit more fitted and love it.
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Laura’s Top Sale Picks
Hey, Friday. Phew. In full swing of holiday season craziness, but it’s mostly good and fun and festive. Olive and I went to the annual event at my friend’s consignment store Raylee last night and she not only borrowed a sparkly top from me, actually wanted to spend time together and took pics with me in the photobooth…but she even walked the runway event at the store and killed it. It was all grown ups otherwise, lol. I love seeing the snarky 7th grader in her sit aside for a bit and see my spunky kiddo enjoying herself. It was fabulous.
As far as what I’m eyeing up today on sale…these cozy mules are Ugg-like but on sale and I think even cuter with the toe detail. Can’t decide which shade would be cutest…I like both. This sweatshirt looks literally perfect. I’d go with the light grey.
ONE: These Levi’s Baggy Dad jeans I love (article just came out!) are on sale for 30% off right now and so good. It’s a style some of us have loved for a while and I’m digging the light grey wash a ton. I sized up one size so they’d be loose at the waist and they’re so comfy and good. Been wearing them a ton. Top (M also on sale!) | Similar Boots
TWO: If you need a cute easy stretchy pair of jeans to wear with winter boots, these. They’re $65 and so good. Tried them on a while ago and wound up reordering them because I kept thinking about how cute they were with the dark denim coat. I’ll swap in my Mou boots or Sorels now and won’t have to worry about them getting all soaked on the hems thanks to the cuffs. TTS but go down a size if truly between sizes. Wearing an 8. No idea why they only have 1 star, but it’s just from 1 rating so I say disregard. Trench Coat (M – $40) | Sneakers
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Em’s Top Sale Picks
More busy holiday stuff on the horizon for this weekend (Elf the Musical! Cookie baking! Tickets to the ballet!) – and I’ve been solo parenting most evenings this week while Chris does Big Fancy Company Holiday Party Things – so I’m gonna keep this super short and drink my coffee while it is, for once, still hot.
So quickly, here are a few last gift ideas that would be hard to beat if you’re still shopping for yourself or someone else:
1) I picked up these long-lasting eyeshadow sticks for myself (I’ve used them for years, but these colors are new to me) and the bronze-y plum on one of them is SO good and easy to use for a 1-minute smudgy winged eye that I picked up two more sets as gifts. (Retail value is $86 and the set price is $39, so it’s still a discount…right?)
2) This nap dress is absolutely the kind of thing I want but would never buy for myself (bonus: it would be a sweet, nursing-friendly luxury for a new mama or maybe a co-ed daughter who wants to be cute but still covered in the dorms).
3) Chris saw me wearing my Soft Lux set yesterday (I’m wearing it in the photos below) and said “damn, babe, I want a comfy set like that!” Ask and you shall receive – they have men’s Soft Lux, too, and most colors are on sale. (Hoodie here, pants here, I love the Olive Strata.)
quarter-zip (S) | pants (S) | vest (S) | green quarter-zip (S) | necklace
ONE: Not the most compelling image (there are loads more in this post), but I wore this set for The Windiest Walk Everrrrr yesterday, and I shit you not: I could not feel the wind one. little. bit. So in addition to being ultra-soft, drapey, and magically lint-free, this Soft Lux fabric is actually insulating as heck. File under Do I Really Need A Third Set Because It’s In My Cart…
TWO: Not sure I’ve ever gotten more compliments on a necklace that I have on this one – and it’s currently on sale for $21. It’s like the chunky ball chain necklace of my middle school dreams glammed up a bit, and the weight and quality is SO good. Perfect way to dress up all my casual faves (speaking of which, this quarter-zip is also on sale…)
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Kat’s Top Sale Picks
Happy Friday beautiful people! It’s been a wildly busy season and while I’m so grateful for all the holiday parties, festivities, and spending time with people I love, I’m tired. I feel like I’m going to need a mini vacay post after all the holiday festivities.
Let’s get into a few things that have me dreaming of a post holiday beach vacation. This coral maxi skirt and matching long sleeve is exactly what I imagine wearing in cabo, slightly sexy and so my vibe. OMG this bag is perfect for a quick weekend trip. It’s compact enough and I love that it’s a two in one bag for the versatility. And I can’t decide between these sandals, these or these… Gahhh I just love them all! XX – Kat
microflare leggings (2x) | slippers (tts)
ONE: If you haven’t tried Spanx activewear then consider this your recommendation to snag a pair of them for yourself. The microflares are my absolute favorite and they are only $39 right now!!!
TWO: If you read my Ugg dissertation then you know that these slippers were the only pair I recommended from the 26+ I tried. These are currently on sale and will arrive before Christmas! They are oh so cushy and would make a perfect holiday gift.
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xo,
Team TME
