It’s Friday the 13th, or as I like to think of it… the first day of Halloween. Don’t worry, we’re not quite ready to dive into spooky season yet — the team is currently wrapping our heads around the worthy fall trends to add to our wardrobes, and now that retailers are turning their inventory over to a new season, it’s time to pounce on sales.
One of our favorite trends this season is leopard print, but not in the lace-trimmed-cami kinda way. Pants like these (on sale at Gap) or accessories like Scotti’s crossbody bag (40% off at Nordstrom) will last in our wardrobes for seasons to come. It’s a fun way play along with the trend and takes an everyday tee (this one by Vince is 100% linen in my new fave color, Azure Gem) or sweater outfit up a notch. Speaking of sweaters, Jess has & loves this one — great for fall date nights, under $45.
The 5 Best Sales This Weekend
- Anthropologie – Extra 40% off final sale! Amy’s eyeing up this lacey cotton blouse, Jess found a stunning midi dress in the perfect fall color palette, and this open-knit sweater (under $50) is exactly what I’d want to wear as the temps transition.
- Bloomingdale’s – Picture it: this striped dress (over $100 off) + tall boots (these have 100+ 5-star reviews) + green lipstick (not on sale, but check out that shimmer!!) = a Beetlejuice costume. And the dress & boots can be worn over and over – you’re welcome in advance.
- Gap – S includes this hoodie in her list of closet essentials (she wears it all.the.time). Now under $40!
- J.Crew Factory – Here are 3 pairs jeans, under $50: Amy has + loves these ’90s jeans and this pair with vintage vibes, and these trouser jeans remind me of Veronica Beard, but more timeless and for much less.
- Saks Fifth Avenue – Pre-season deals on chic winter boots are good: this pair by Inuikii is nearly $200 off and these Sorel boots have the coolest pale-minty-colored sole, under $100.
On-Trend Jeans, Fall Sweaters, Chic Boots & More Editor Faves On Sale
More picks on sale from our editors, below! Happy weekend…
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Laura | Em | Scotti | Amy | Jess | Abby
Laura’s Top Sale Picks
Hey, Friday! Here again… fav day of the week! I don’t want to jinx it, and it IS Friday the 13th, but friends, I think the HRT is working. Fingers crossed it’s not that I accidentally drank full strength coffee all week instead of half-caff or something, but I actually. Have. Energy. I hung out with friends all three weekend nights and haven’t napped all week! For this gal who is such a social butterfly and do-er, this is heaven. Rest is great and all, but party fun times are much better. LOL. For real though, look into getting what you need for your body. It was such a slow roll into this decline that I had no idea what a change it would make once I started getting the vitamins and hormones I needed again!
Gonna hop right in here…I NEED this ‘cloud’ bag. It’s on sale at Shopbop. And these are the coziest socks I’ve ever put on my feet and they still fit in sneakers (and I’m not really a socks person, so you know they’re good.) Also cozy, I’ve started sleeping more in soft bike short style boxers and an oversized tee and this three pack looks amazing at Nordstrom.
Hoodie (M)
This French terry set (hoodie here, on sale!) from Adidas is soooo comfy but not too heavy or hot (important these days.) It’s the perfect weight for wearing all day long. Wearing a M in both pieces but I think a S would be better in the pants. And I might even size up to a L in the hoodie for more of a slouchy feel. So good! The hoodie itself is amazing. | Pants (M)
Em’s Top Sale Picks
Happy Friday! Sometimes I feel so spent by the time this thing rolls around that I have myself convinced there’s nothing interesting I can possibly share. The weather is weathering! The toddler is toddlering! Chris was traveling for work this week, Lana’s teachers very nearly went on strike (after months of negotiations, they reached a deal with the district at 11:58pm the night before the strike), and it’s kinda just been a taxing few days. And I am full PMS raginggggg. IYKYK. Like, moments that I am very aware are normal and even sweet (mostly re: kids being pokey and inefficient at all. the. things.) are making me want to flip a table. Or maybe just drink myself under it. Sweet lord bring on the weekend.
Sales! Anthro’s extra 40% off sale section is so good right now, but especially their beauty stuff. So many balms and potions and tanners and things – I swear it’s like summer is “over” and they assume we no longer care about fresh faces and silky gams? Specifically stocking up on this Vitamin C moisturizer from one of my fave brands and these highly rated tanning drops. And these are topping my fall denim wish list (in the “Jessie” wash). The wide hem, the sailor pockets. That whole outfit with the sweet and sporty navy/black thing is, in fact, a vibe I’d very much like to emulate.
Gap’s updated barrel jeans are still among my most-worn items these past couple of months (I sized up) and this Jimi Hendrix tee – which I bought as an homage to both my dad, Jimi and, of course, the artist himself – is on clearance now for $16. Stellar buys. Also wearing: utility coat (under $35! Size S) | Birkenstocks (in Mocha, TTS).
Scotti’s Top Sale Picks
So the big news this week is that Greenlea landed the role of NEMO in Finding Nemo Jr.! She’s absolutely thrilled…it was so awesome seeing her hard work pay off (she had practiced her dance, monologue, and song over and over and over again). Ozzie made it too, in the role of fish friend (we’ll see what that is soon enough!).
In other news, last weekend’s girls’ trip with my besties was absolutely epic! We covered every topic imaginable, including this LED mask I’ve been raving about for years. One of my friends has been struggling with acne and scarring from perimenopause (so fun, right?), and after trying a ton of solutions, this mask is what cleared it up. I’ve loved it for ages, but what I didn’t know is that it’s HSA/FSA eligible on Amazon. Whaaaat??
The other thing we discussed? These incredibly thin reading glasses that fit into the smallest of clutches…25% off at Amazon right now! (We may or may not have passed them around at dinner to read menus.) There’s even ones small enough for a keychain…aaaaand we’re old. 🤣
shoes, shirt (s) | jeans (28), bodysuit (m)
ONE: I’ve been wearing these shoes so much lately…they go with absolutely everything and are surprisingly comfortable. I love them so much I’m eyeing up that pewter color as well. (The easy velcro closure is my favorite!!) | Jeans (6)
TWO: These PAIGE jeans are 60% off at Nordstrom and Zappos right now! There’s only a few left, but they’re so good on curves — the super high rise, flare leg, and slightly stretchy material make for an awesome pair of jeans. | Bag
Amy’s Top Sale Picks
Whoop we made it through the heat wave and now we’re dipping into below average temps over here – I don’t mind any of it, it’s making September thoroughly more interesting to dress for. We have a little staycation planned this week with my in-laws in a part of San Diego I have yet to experience and I’m so excited! Looking forward to letting my brain check out and consuming too much hotel coffee and having my kid swim in a pool with zero “it’s time to go!” remarks that make his sweet little face fall. Gonna let that kid swim from sunup to sundown if he wants it!!
Lots of fun finds on markdown this weekend: for starters, you literally can’t convince me this isn’t a Jenni Kayne cardigan?! But for a better price. Next, if you missed this perfect-for-the-pumpkin-patch find I posted on Facebook this week, they’re still in stock and have been really popular (so good for warm fall climates!!). And last but not least, of course, I got through all of spring and summer having zero desire for this denim trend, and now that we’re in fall all I can think about is wearing those (in black) with a black tee or sweater tucked into them and my new leopard flats…*all I can think about.* Maybe I should just embrace it since they’re on sale?!
Jeans (28, but need a 27), sweatshirt (XL), tank (M)
ONE: One of my all time fave retailers came in swinging with their version of an animal print jean – and these have STRETCH! Like, a lot of it, making my regular size too slouchy on my waist. One size down will make these great. In store they only had the regular length (of course), which actually still works pretty great on me! But for a full length look I would need my normal long inseam. These are an amazing option to get in on the coolest trend of the year (with the bonus of being included in their weekend promos).
TWO: This sweater tank is so soft and precious and exactly what I’ve been eyeing for a warm weather fall. Super happy I found it in store before ordering because I would have ordered a large when I actually preferred the medium – it’s stretchier than I would have known, and since I want to layer it throughout the seasons I don’t want it too loose in the arms. It’s 40% off and also in black!!
Jess’ Top Sale Picks
Straight to sales this week, Gap is having an amazing 40% off sale on so many new fall items. This is seriously a great sale from Gap and a time to snatch up those pieces you’ve been eyeing for fall. I’m grabbing these mid-rise ’90s Loose Cheetah Cargo Jeans. Also, J.Crew is having a 30% off fall styles with the code: SHOPNOW. I need these sailor denim stretch jeans in both black and blue.
Sweater (M) | Jeans (29)
ONE: Treasure and Bond One Shoulder Rib Sweater – This is one of my favorite sweaters EVER. So much so that I’ve added four different colors to my collection since having bought this black version. It’s lightweight and comfy with a little bit of flirtiness. You can wear it off the shoulder or not, 40% off. The camo pants are vintage from Etsy, and I’m obsessed.
TWO: MOTHER’s SNACKS! The Bee’s Knees Double Dip Skimp – I am still wearing and loving these high-waist, wide-leg jeans. I think they are the perfect color for fall and you know that I can’t resist.
Abby’s Top Sale Picks
Happy weekend! I’ve been making an effort to see SO many friends lately and it’s reeeally filling up my cup. As an INFJ (introvert, intuitive, feeler, judger) that mayyy just be making her way to XNFJ (a mix of introvert & extrovert), packing my weeks with post-work hangs, trips and friend dates is newish to me. It used to be really draining to be around people so often (I’d keep it to a couple times a month, not a couple a week) – but I have to say I’m seriously loving this new social phase of my life. And making new friends?! One of the most fulfilling and grounding things ever. Especially at 25 when I feel like I’ve finally honed in on who My People are. Yanno?
The sale that has wayyy too easily caught my eye this week: Bloomingdale’s gift card event. I have these in red (SO comfortable) and want these pretty wide leg jeans, this adorably hilarious bag & this TME-fave packable puffer in “fossil”… which will get me a $125 gift card!?! Uh yes please.
ONE: Ahhh my ivory denim overalls are back in stock in a couple sizes – and only $55!!! These are such a fresh option (especially for a classic denim overall style which can tend to lean pretty farmer) and happen to be incredibly wearable year-round. More proof here, #3, per S.
TWO: I’ve worn the heck out of these little boxers all spring & summer. They’re perfect for lake days (can you seeee the pink summer sunset leaking down the middle of the pic?), a swim cover-up, running errands and even dressing up with a cuter top. I think it’s the chambray color that allows them to look like Real Shorts? I love ‘em. On sale for $30 on J.Crew! I also have this white satin pair (30% off) that’s even easier (+ sexier) to dress up.
Xo,
Team TME
Laura, glad to hear that HRT is working for you! It’s been a total game changer for me. It’s fair to say I feel better than I have since puberty and I’m a total advocate for women having that conversation with their doctor. I just saw that only about 4% of women of the perimenopausal and menopausal age are on HRT. New research shows that it can help to prevent insulin resistance, cardiac issues, loss of muscle mass and osteoporosis especially when started early – think as soon as symptoms set in.