Happy Hump Day!  If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to hang UP  your  handbags , I just happen to have a few suggestions that should absolutely meet all your handbag hanging needs.  This post was inspired by a wonderful friend of mine who inquired about this very problem and I am happy to say I found a bevy of resources on Etsy. All links have been provided/just click on the image you desire and whah lah.. you are ready to shop for your perfect handbag hangers.

Etsy Shop Closetly Set of 3 Luxury Handbag Hangers $39.90

Etsy.co The Baga Vie Delux Handbag Hanger 3 for $24.00

Etsy Le Sac Bag 6 Pocket hanging Handbag storage $19.99 SALE $9.99

Etsy Home Cosey Designs Handbag Storage $17.55 each

Etsy Ecla Handbag Dust Bag Price $12.99

Etsy Tote Hanger $9.99 (pack of 4)

I KNOW this is not big news when it comes to Labor Day and the announcement of some major  END of Summer  Sales happening. But, what I do want to share with you are discount codes and sale info to help you navigate  your shopping choices to their fullest. Let’s face it, if you can save time and money in one fell swoop: it’s your basic win win.  Below is a brief list of some pretty fashionable finds and beauty buys with discount codes attached. *Click on the merchant name  and go directly to the site. 

Labor Day Clothing & Accessories Sales

1. J. Crew  Save up to 40% off and up to 60% off sale items at J. Crew from Sept. 3 to Sept. 7.
2. Madewell Take up to 30% off select sale styles with the promo code CHEERS. This includes in store and online.
3. Everlane Sustainable clothing brand Everlane is discounting select style by up to 50% for Labor Day from Sept. 2 to Sept. 6.
4. Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is offering up to 20% off select sale styles with the purchase of three or more items (use the promo code GETMORE) from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6.
5. BaubleBar From Aug. 26 to Sept. 7, BaubleBar is offering an extra 20% off their sale section with the promo code SALE20. Save big on items as low as $10!
6. Sperry From Sept. 3 to Sept. 7, take an extra 25% off one sale item or 40% off two or more sale items on Sperry.com.
7. Kendra Scott From Sept. 1 to Sept. 6, enjoy Kendra Scott’s Labor Day sale which includes 20% Off their entire website
8. Champion Champion.com is offering 15% off orders of $75 or more, 20% off orders $100 or more and 25% off orders $150 or more from Sept. 1 to Sept. 7.
9. Hanes Take up to 50% off sweats, tees and polos at Hanes and buy three or more items and save an additional 20% on your order. Also, take up to 50% off ultimate underwear for women, men and kids from Sept. 2 to Sept. 13.
10. Kohl’s From Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, take $10 orders of $15 or more and earn $5 Kohl’s Cash for every $25 you spend.
11. GlassesUSA.com 

Enjoy up to 65% off frames on select sunglasses and eyeglasses (including 25% off designer                          frames!) from GlassesUSA.com with the code LABOR65. For 25% off premium frames use the                  promo code LABOR25 and 60% off lens upgrades use the promo code LENSES60. These offers              are valid now through Sept. 13.

12. Lulus From Sept. 3 to Sept. 6 Lulus is discounting select styles for as low as $10. All items are final sale and no promo code is required. Plus, on Sept. 6 only the brand is offering free shipping on all orders.
13. Draper James Take 40% off sale items at Draper James now until Sept. 8. All sales final.
14. Alo Yoga  Alo Yoga added over 200 new items to their sale section for Labor Day this year with     prices up to 60% off.

Labor Day Beauty & Skincare Sales

1. Ulta

While not technically a Labor Day sale, Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty event (Aug. 29 to Sept. 18) includes amazing discounts on top beauty and skincare brands.

2. CoverFX

Enjoy up to 40% off select items from CoverFX starting Aug. 31 until Sept. 7.

3. Tarte Cosmetics

Get 30% off select items (and 35% if you’re a member!) with the code FAM, plus two free mini items when you spend $65 or more for a limited time.

4. BareMinerals

Shop select BareMinerals products and receive $15 off of $75 purchases, plus free shipping with the promo code SPENDGET from Sept. 3 to Sept. 6.

5. Lancer Skincare

Pick two products from Lancer Skincare and save 20% on the brand’s fall favorites with the promo code PICK2 from Sept. 1 to Sept. 7.

6. Alleyoop

Get two free Swipe Lefts (acetone-free nail polish wipes) on all orders from Sept. 4 to Sept. 5. No code required.

7. Eve Lom

From Sept. 2 to Sept. 6 receive 20% off your total purchase with the promo code LABORDAY.

8. ZitSticka

From Sept. 2 to Sept 7, take advantage of ZitSticka’s 20% off sitewide sale, plus 20% off your first month when subscribing to any product.

9. Dr. Jart+

Enjoy 15% off Dr. Jart’s entire website from Sept. 3 to Sept. 8.

10. Bio Ionic

Exclusively at Sephora, Bio Ionic will be taking 25% off select dryers and irons from Sept. 3 to Sept. 6.

11. Chi Haircare

From Sept. 3 to Sept. 6 Chi is offering 25% off all regular priced items with code LABORDAY.

12. Lumin Skincare

Lumin — a men’s skincare brand is offering 25% off sitewide with the code FALL25 from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8.

13. First Aid Beauty

If you buy $100 worth of FAB products you’ll receive a container of their Facial Radiance Pads (60 count) with the code RADIANT60 and if you spend $60, you’ll get the same product (28 count) using the code RADIANT28. This Labor Day deal is happening until Sept. 9.

14. BITE Beauty

From Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 get a $10 pressed powder from BITE Beauty when you buy a face product. No code needed.

15. Physicians Formula

Enjoy 30% off Physicians Formula’s entire website with the promo code PF30SUMMER until Sept. 16.

Sales info courtesy of The New York Post

The Summer shirtdress is a wardrobe staple and one  item -that is  oh so versatile. I am a BIG fan of a simple shirtdress that you can wear on it’s own, pair with pants or over a swimsuit.  A great shirtdress can be dressed up with a pair of heels or dressed down with sneakers or flats. Here are a few summer confections that I hope you will enjoy. (Links to site available by clicking on image).

Kalina Midi Shirtdress (Lily Pulitzer $228.00)

Farm Rio Shirtdress Forest Mini @Saks Fifth Avenue ($220.00)

Ghospell Waist Detail Shirtdress @ASOS.com ($125.00)

Floral Callahan Shirtdress ($128.00)@Tuckernut.com

ACAIA Shirtdress @Revolve.com ($198.00)

Black Striped Polka Dots @ Linen looks ($28.95)

Hello Monday!

I came upon this beautiful wall inscription while walking in  Brentwood the other day.

A perfect reminder to us all, that love and life for that matter… may not be perfect BUT it’s in all of the imperfections that we learn and discover more ourselves. Love is the key and to that I hope that your week ahead is filled with all those perfect and imperfect moments that make you LOVE life even more than before.

Image via Author

Image via Author

Image Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta @ Moda Operandi

I hope you had a festive and fabulous 4th of July. Wasn’t it beyond joyful to have life and all it’s fireworks back?!As we start a new work week, I am  writing this post in answer to a question from a lovely reader asking: What does one wear when jeans just aren’t cutting it on warm weather days?

115 degrees outside in LA and opting to wear a Sundress I made with a favorite pattern from Vogue.

The good news is that there are oodles of fashionable options that  you can choose from -no matter what your size or age. My ongoing mantra for everything you wear is that FIT is the Number 1 component to make sure you look stylish.

1. The Summer Dress: O.K. so this is an absolute no brainer because dresses are not only comfortable but they keep you cool!

Halters are back….

Easy breezy flowing dresses

2. Skirts...The number ONE trending item this season.

• • Long/short/fitted or flared you can’t go wrong with a beautiful skirt.

Skirts are the number one apparel items trending for Summer.

Vogue pattern #8882

Keep it cool and classy with beautiful coverage.

3. Capris.. Always a  great idea for Summer . Pair with a perfect top and whah lah instant outfit that looks chic and stylish.

Cute capris are always a summer staple

Beautiful fitted capris with a long flowy top are a perfect solution if you want to disguise a heavier bottom area.

4. Jumpsuits are sooo In and come  in a wide array of styles and colors.

Summer jumpsuits are Major for the Season. So many options to choose from and soooo stylish.

Jumpsuit love in a lightweight denim.

5. Shorts…A Summer main stay. If however your legs are in need of a little coverage you have a few solutions: a) Self tanner can disguise a wide assortment of flaws b.) opt for pairing shorts with a  kimono for coverage of those not so “pretty areas” usually associated with aging and loss of collagen.

If you have great legs (translation no dimpling) then you can opt for some sensational summer suiting with SHORTS!

LOVE a Kimono!! Wear it over shorts to hide a multitude of sins or pair it with a bevy of beautiful summer selections…pants, capris, shorts, jeans)

Model Anne Gunning circa 1954 Image courtesy of Vogue.com

Today’s post is just a little something to get you in the spirit of Summer and celebrate some sensational swimsuits from decades past. I LOVE the look of a wonderful one piece, that you could easily wear today. Enjoy and have a great Friday.

Ava Gardner Cira 1940

One of my favorite quotes on living a life of courage.

Wishing you a week ahead  filled with moments  that inspire you to go forth and  pursue all that you desire.

xo T

Image courtesy of Tumblr/Original Source unavailable

Well it’s been a minute and what a weekend it was…I hope you had a relaxing and fun filled Saturday and Sunday.

My weekend was filled spending hours on end with…the cable guy. Yes ,THE CABLE Guy, and although he was a very nice gentlemen- let me say that without phone, internet and TV including Wi Fi-one might feel that they have been sent to another planet. Don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate some major down time filled with silence to collect my thoughts and decompress  however, being devoid of any and all methods available to communicate (without the use of technology)  to reach another human being on Earth is challenging to say the least.

This turn of events got me to thinking. “What did we do before technology-I’m talking ALL of it. Cell phones, text, computers, Wi Fi? Oh, that’s right- we actually spoke to each other in person.  I often wonder if  talking in person or phone has become obsolete- because more times than not, I find people prefer to text rather than pick up a phone.

So here’s a little suggestion for this upcoming Summer: Make a plan /or plans to get out and be with other people . Converse aka TALK and hold a conversation (not text) , share a meal ,reach out and do something with a group of friends.  Savor every moment that you can because we are long overdue (about 15 months overdue). I hope this Summer is filled with wonderful moments that bring beautiful memories for you and your family.

Now if you thought I was just going to yammer on about bringing people together without some stylish inspo..that would be  a NO. I thought you might enjoy a bevy of beautiful Summertime table settings  to get you in the mood and invite and entertain family and friends.  Enjoy!!!

Image Courtesy of Tory Burch.com

Tips for Setting the perfect Summer Table

1. Pick a theme
2. Pick a color scheme
3. Think about items you already have in your home to decorate:
   1. Bowls  or glass containers filled with fresh fruit
   2. Bowls of  glass containers filled with colorful vegetables
   3. Candles, candles and more candles
   4. Flowers are ALWAYS a good idea
   5. Seashells
   6. Rocks in various colors
   7. Greenery
   8. Woven wicker baskets/placemats/bowls
4. Have fun and don’t overthink things. If you don’t have enough seating -roll out numerous blankets/pillows and set up your party picnic style !

Summer is upon us and that means  it’s high time we break out the Summer Whites. I will be writing a post next week about: How to wear white-Right/HINT- undergarments are key as is fit BUT for today I thought you might enjoy some beautiful stylish white outfits with wonderful details ! Enjoy!

Cushnie et Ochs (Courtesy of frechoffence on Flickr

Image courtesy of Burberry.com

Image Courtesy of Zimmerman.com

Image Cushnie RTW courtesy of WWD

Good Morning and Happy Monday! In case you need a little reminder and mayyyybe a morning boost to get you going …HERE YOU GO! Repeat after me and have a fabu day. xoxoT