LOFT Friends & Family Picks

The sale starts tomorrow (actually today if you are a cardholder). You do need the coupon for the discount so don't forget to print yours out and bring it along.If you haven't gotten your coupon yet, the link is here

For my LOFT Friends & Family Sale picks I thought it would be useful if I put some looks together so you had some outfit ideas before you head out to shop.

LOFT F & F look 1 by modestlyme featuring a braided belt

Moody Leaves Ruffle Shell: Women's Blouses & Tops: LOFT

Stretch Twill Slim Cargo: Women's Pants & Shorts: LOFT, $40

Wide Braided Belt, $39

Lightweight 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan: LOFT

LOFT F & F look 2 by modestlyme featuring gold belts

Ditsy Floral Sleeveless Dress, $79

Mossimo Cognac Kady Tall Flat Boot - 8 : Target, $35

Wide Braided Belt, $39

Women's Shapewear & Legwear: Leggings, Tights, Camis, Shorts, Control..., $13

Long & Lean Cardigan: Women's Sweaters: LOFT

LOFT F & F look 3 by modestlyme featuring crepe boots

Petite Bias Stripe Sequin Shell, $69

Kelsie Crepe Boot, $99

Modern Skinny Denim: Women's Jeans & Denim: LOFT, $70

LOFT tailored velvet tux blazer, $128

LOFT F & F look 4 by modestlyme featuring ann taylor loft jeans

Sage Wash Modern Slim Leg Jeans, $69

LOFT boatneck tee with Lace and stripes, $40

LOFT F & F look 5 by modestlyme featuring banana republic shoes

J.Crew - Search, $45

Women's Apparel: shoes | Banana Republic, $180

Skirts: Long Skirts, Pencil Skirts, A-Line & Pleated Skirts: LOFT, $80

Women's Shapewear & Legwear: Leggings, Tights, Camis, Shorts, Control..., $15

Jeweled Button Cardigan: Women's Sweaters: LOFT

LOFT F & F Look 6 by modestlyme featuring a cowl neck sweater

LOFT: Striped Cowl Neck Sweater Dress, $80

Ponte Knit Leggings, $49

Amazon.com: kaden boot: Shoes, $35

Pretty Ponytails - Cameron Diaz Hair - DailyMakeover.com

Fitted Cotton Blazer: Women's Jackets: LOFT

LOFT F & F Look 7 by modestlyme on Polyvore.com

Original Boot Denim: Women's Jeans & Denim: LOFT, $60

Mini Cheetah Print Shell: Women's Blouses & Tops: LOFT

LOFT Marisa Scuba Trouser

Grosgrain Cardigan: Women's Sweaters: LOFT

LOFT F & F look 8 by modestlyme featuring bandolino shoes

Bandolino Ematite Gold Metalli Women's Shelley Shoe, $79

LOFT: Search Results on sycamore, $98

LOFT: Search Results on earring, $25

Rosette Halter Cami: LOFT##

Long & Lean Cardigan: Women's Sweaters: LOFT

LOFT Friends & Family Sale by modestlyme featuring a leather jacket

Sleeveless Pintuck Shift Dress, $89

Colorblock Top, $36

Draped Blouson Top, $34

Sequin Slub Tee, $36

Asymmetric Zip Leather Jacket, $298

Military Wool Jacket with Fur Collar: Women's Jackets: LOFT

Ruffles, Sequins and a Secret....shhh

So I know I have been missing lately but I promise i have something good for you at the end ;) My J Crew orders arrived and here are the verdicts: yay-Arrow Jacket, denim pencil skirt, traversa cardigan. nay-muse tank, skinny ultra lounge pant. I will post some IRL pics tomorrow of the Muse tank since I know a lot of you were interested.

traversa tank-J Crew

Ruffle Cami-LOFT

Modern Slim Jeans-LOFT

Kady Boots- Target

Here is an outfit I wore the other day (I have lots of catch up to do)

scalloped zipper cardigan-J Crew

Sequin bin tank-J Crew

ultra thin cotton pencil skirt -J Crew

Vera Sandals-Banana Republic

So, now for the good stuff. LOFT's Friends & Family Sale is coming up on the 16th (preview day for cardholders on the 15th). I should be getting the link soon so if you want  a coupon, please do the following:

send an email to debye@cberryfamily.com with the subject LOFT coupon

that's it! I will work on a post with my new LOFT favorites and some IRL pictures next week

Let the Shopping Begin....okay, continue.......

The Friends & Family Sale has begun my friends! Last night for the preview sale (cardholder exclusive) I wore one of my favorite dresses, honestly this dress is amazingly comfortable and easy to wear. The cardigan I am wearing here is a medium while my yellow one is a small. I like the fit of both...go figure! Have you stared shopping the sale?

 cardigan, belt, dress-LOFT

shoes-Mootsies Tootsies

I know a few of you have asked about my Maya Cardigan's when I wear them. I got a great tip from my Polyvore friend MIW-Make it Work that they are in the Crewlets now. So, I called my crewlet and sure enough there is a cotton version in the crewlet in a mustardy yellow, charcoal gray, purple, and light pink. At my crewlet they only had two yellows left so I had her hold it (and one of every color) so I can go look at them tomorrow....YEAH! I have been looking for a yellow Maya forever! I will be sure to take my camera along with me tomorrow.

Super Shifty

This weekend was super busy but full of fun. On Saturday I was teaching a paperbag scrapbook class at our church's Super Saturday and this is what I wore. These pants are so comfortable, probably the comfiest I have besides my yoga pants! Oh, and you are going to see this yellow cardi a lot. I can't get enough of it.

Marisa Slim Cargo pants: LOFT

V-Neck cardigan: LOFT

silk brulee tank-J Crew

Shoes: Bandolino

Necklace: handmade

This morning I had to run pick up some MRI slides for my hubby and then we all picked him up for lunch at Panera...yummy! Tonight is the preview day for the Friends & Family Sale so I am resting up now before the craziness begins! Don't you just love Cooper's pose?

slub cotton perfect shirt: J Crew

textured shift dress: Boden

crystal blossom drop earrings: J Crew

On Cooper: Boden tee, Merona shorts and Converse shoes

When I was uploading pictures from my camera today I came across about 20 like this:

As if there was any doubt it was the toddlers handiwork, I found this in the middle of all the pictures of their fingers over the lens proving who the culprits were:

 

Where Did The Week Go????

Is it really Thursday already and I am just now posting for the week??? It has been pretty crazy around here. As if the four kiddos weren't enough I have been working at Macy's and going through my Loft paperwork and training. Yesterday was four hours at both places and I am beat but I am happy to report that tonight is my last night at Macy's and I have a whole week off before I start my first real shift at the Loft.

A HUGE thank-you to all of you for all your great answers on my last post. I have decided to try out the Crewlet when my mom is down for a visist so she can watch the toddlers and I will call ahead first to see if they have any new shipments in and/or any specials!

Also, as an FYI Macy's F & F started yesterday. It works on watches and designer handbags (unlike there other coupons). I decided to stock up on some new shoes during the sale so I could take advantage of my employee discount one last time. I got these, these and these

So here are all my catch up outfits this week so far.......

Here is what I wore Monday for paperwork. I am so ecstatic that I found this skirt on eBay, I really heart it!

Lesters Hat Shop Tee- J Crew

Abstract Lattice Pencil Skirt-J Crew (from eBay)

Necklace-Loft

Bandolino Shoes-Macys

Here is what I wore for my first night of "on boarding" at the Loft.

Breeze Jackie Cardigan-J Crew

Bubble Tank-Loft (old)

Martin Fit Pants-Banana Republic

Necklace-Loft

Here is what I wore yesterday morning for day two of my "onboarding". Excuse the toddler hand smudges all of my mirror....what can I say? they love this mirror

Ivory Fitted Blazer-Loft

Bow Tie Top-Loft

Sequin Detail Cardigan-Loft

Modern Crop Denim Capris (love these)-Loft

Vera Sandals-Banana Republic

And here is what I wore last night to work at Macy's:

Cardigan-Loft

Carscading Silk Shell-Loft

Pencil Skirt-Apt 9 Kohls

Necklace-Banana Republic

Shoes-Target

Belt-J Crew

Friends & Family, what will you get?

Today is the start of the Friends and Family sale at Banana Republic, GAP and Old Navy, 30% off.....yippee! Have any ideas of what you are getting? Here are my picks......

At Banana Republic-

Silk Ruffle sleeve tie waist top I actually picked this up yesterday with my 40% off Wednesday coupon. I had never thought it would work for me but I ended up really liking it

Watercolor Print Tank- I haven't seen this IRL but the pink looks beautiful online

From the GAP:

Shrunken Schoolboy Blazer that I tried on and passed way back here . Fabulous Florida Mommy has convinced me with her great polyvores that I was very wrong to pass this up

Faded Denim Blazer- I haven't tried this one on yet but it looked promising IRL

Faded Denim Pencil Skirt - Love the casual wash on a pencil skirt AND it comes in tall sizes.

And now to my OOTD yesterday for work:

Cardigan-Banana Republic

Slub Cotton Perfect Shirt-J Crew

Pencil Skirt-Kohls

Dangling Berry Necklaces-J Crew
Super Skinny Belt-J Crew

Shoes-J Crew

My Macy's Loot

Here is a snapshot of my Macy's loot, I guess you can guess that I work in the Coach section. I got everything you see here for super duper low prices. Each item was clearanced and then double clearanced on a special sale day then  presold for the F & F sale for another 25% off and lastly, my employee discount. So they were at least 30/30/25/20% off. 
Here is a little Macy's Coach secret.......shhhh.......to make room for the new Coach items, they will mark down perfectly good bags to 30% off. When there is a storewide sale like the One Day Sale or the Black Friday specials, the clearanced Coach will go on a deeper sale while the rest of the Coach stays full price.

See my Steve Maddden boots? Aren't they pur-ty??

Most of these are gifts but they are still fun to look at!

Cascading Ruffles And An Upcoming Challenge

Sorry for the blurry photo, my camera man was a little bouncy this morning. I had a hard time getting a good pic of this top but hopefully you get the idea. Did I mention how glad I am that you all talked me into the cadscading ruffle shell from ATL? I would like the top portion better with jeans but that is a no no at work and I don't have any grey slacks anymore. When you have four boys and are usually a SAHM, you don't have a lot of call for dress pants and my pants from before my last pregnancy don't even have a remote chance of fitting.....so black it is.

I've noticed recently that my outfits are more and more current ATL items which means I am shopping outside too much and am not spending enough time in my own closet. However, next week I have a personal challenge for myself. I am going to pick a few pieces in my closet that I loved but have yet to wear because I found them challenging and I am GOING to either make them work or kick them to the curb.  Do you ever have this problem?

Shell from Ann Tayor Loft

Cardigan from Ann Taylor Loft

Bow belt from Old Navy

Black Ann pants from Ann Taylor loft

Mee Too Shoes

Bed of Grey Roses

I know that oday's look is not that exciting  but I haven't even left the house yet and when I do, it will be for groceries and a trip to the bank. I am loving this Bed of Roses Tee that I picked up at The Loft the other day. I adore the salt and pepper coloring and the baggier fit balanced with the rose applique trim around the neckline. It just adds a little bit of extra polishing  to an otherwise "grubby" outfit.

LS Tee from The Loft

Banana Republic Belt

Weekend Jeans from Old Navy

Another ATL Review.....I am now shopped out!

Today I grabbed a lot of IRL pics of items I haven't reviewed yet so I will try to be brief! I know, seriously....I went to The Loft again??? When my Mom is in town, I grab the opportunity to shop without the kids!

Drapey Flutter Sleeve Top $44.50: I really wish I had gotten this when they still had the blossom color. This is a small.

Petal Detail V- Neck Cardigan $69.50: Size Small, really cute but too similar to a J Crew cardigan I already own to make it home with me! This is a Medium

Animal Print Ikat Blouse $49.50 : Cute print, if I didn't own a similar top I probably would have grabbed it. Size Small

Toggle Button Sweater Vest $59.50: Ummm, camping anyone? maybe it is just the shirt I have on under it that made it not work for me.

Simple Tartan Plaid Shirt $49.50: Yo quiero mucho! Designed to have a loose fit, this is a 6. See it on App Gal here

Horizontal Cable Turtleneck Sweater $59.50. Beautiful color but too boxy a shape on me. This is a Medium

Ruffle Front Top $44.50: I can see how some people can rock this look. To me , IRL, it looked like I had on 80's shoulder pads. The picture hides it a little because my shoulders are lifted.  This is a small

Stretch Velveteen Blazer $98. Loved the cut, this is a size 6, very comfy and lined.

Ruffle Collar Plaid Shirt $49.50. What were they thinking???? French poodle + plaid =not even close to a hot mess.

Liked the pants though. Size 8

Satin Dress With Necklace Applique $128. This dress is beautiful, so much more so then the website picks (and these) give it credit for. The cut is very flattering and the detailing on the neckline and the back is gorgeous. It did not pass the bend over test at all though and for $128 I regrettably passed since I want some dresses from Bodens even more. If this goes on sale, I will pounce. This is a 8 but a 6 would have fit a tad better but would have been too short

Sweater Dress with Petals $89.50: I bet this dress will be really cute on the right figure. For me it was just too thin, too chort, too low cut. This is a Medium

Necklace Tee $49.50 and Metallic Leopard Skirt $89.50. I really liked this tee, they have quite a few colors and it is only in stores. I just hate the idea of $50 on a tee even with 30% off. I may change my mind and I would definitely grab it on sale. The skirt is an 8 and is lower on my waist so the length works. I wasn't crazy about the fabric but it is a cute print and a good fit.

Boat Neck Top with Charmeuse Bow $36.50. Something was really off on the fit of this top for me. The sleeves almost belled  after the elbow so they needed to be scrunched (like on the website) or cuffed to look right. Also the placement of the bow was strange. It looked more off center then placed on the side.

I am done with ATL trips for a little bit. I think I have everything I really, really wanted for now. Of course they get new shipments in every Friday and Monday so that may change soon :o)

ATL's Friends & Family Sale

First off, I feel I may disappoint you a little. I had an hour lunch break to buy lunch eat it, and hit the Friends & Family Sale at Ann Taylor Loft. So, there was no time to try on new things but what can tell you is this:

There were no exclusions, they said I could use the coupon on everything. There was a great selection of items and some new tees I hadn't noticed being there before. Unfortunatlely, I didn't have much to spend but I just couldn't let the sale pass me by completely. Here is a snapshot of my stash, better pics to come:

And I know what you are thinking ladies.....oh no she did-in't. Oh YES I di-id. I caved in and bought the size small cascading ruffle shell in lavender dusk that so many of you loved from my dressing room pics. It is almost completely sold out in this color on line and I knew it would be gone forever soon in the store.

I know the rest are just tees but they are amazing tees and the ivory tee..... it is ultra fabulous to me. Item number 86290357 that has no name yet, I knew the moment I saw you that you had to be mine. I have never seen this tee before, the SA said it was brand new. Overall, I found it to be a super sale, if only they would sponsor me and give me free clothing.....a girl can dream right?

Playing With Color AND The Loft F&F Sale

I always admire how Amy of Kelinda.Kelinda plays with color masterfully so today I thought I would have a little fun. I have to admit I felt a little like Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, ya know when she turns into a blueberry after eating the three-course dinner gum? 

Though I don't think I mastered the color combo, it was a freeing experience to step outside of my comfort zone!

Stratton Dress from DownEast Basics

J Crew Chiffon Pleated Cardigan

Tights from Target

Shoes from Target

AND IT'S OFFICIAL! My coupon was emailed to me today. ATL's Friends & Family Sale is Tueday the 17th through Sunday the 22nd. The online code for 30% off is FRIENDS