Sparkles and Shoes

A Fashion, Travel, and Lifestyle Blog

  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
  • My Style
    • Spring Style
    • Summer Style
    • Fall Style
    • Winter Style
  • Fashion
    • Really Love My …
    • Shop My Instagram
    • Style Icons
    • Trending
  • Travel
    • Africa
      • Egypt
      • Kenya
      • Morocco
      • Southern Africa
      • Tanzania
    • Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Qatar
      • Singapore
    • Europe
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Cyprus
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • England
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Netherlands
      • Norway
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Russia
      • Scotland
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Vatican City
    • North America
      • Canada
      • Central America
      • St Lucia
      • US: East Coast
      • US: West Coast
    • South America
  • Favorites
    • Beauty
    • Delicious Eats
    • London
    • Sparkle Sessions
  • wedding
    • Engagement Story
    • Planning My Day
    • Wedding Inspo

My Weekend Purchases

11/30/15 | Gap, Loft, My Purchases, Nordstrom, Rebecca Minkoff, Sam Edelman, Sephora

I had a really, really good weekend. Compared to what seemed like everyone else’s family blow-outs I had a low-key Thanksgiving.  I had managed to fit in three great workout classes, two movies, one Broadway play, and lots of fun purchases. On Friday alone I checked out at five of my favorite stores, both online and in store. 

I thought since it is Cyber Monday I will give you a run down of what I bought and maybe it will inspire you to add some things to your cart today.  I had to do a bit of work on Friday but headed to stores a few blocks from my apartment around 5pm and did a few hours of shopping before catching an 8pm showing of Bridge of Spies, which I highly recommend.  Here is what I bought: 

Gap Polka Dot Fit and Flare Dress
Gap Polka Dot Fit & Flare Dress: The definition of a classy work dress. I tried this on in store and it fit perfectly in a size that pleasantly surprised me – isn’t it great when you grab two sizes and it is actually the smaller one that fits? 🙂  I like it so much I wore it on Saturday night, pictures to come on Friday! 

LOFT Mosaic Paneled Split Neck Blouse
LOFT Mosaic Paneled Split Neck Blouse:  Very pretty, very work appropriate. I grabbed this blouse off the rack because of the pattern and texture and I love that there is no need to accessorize it – perfect for mornings where I am in a rush. 

LOFT Modern Sateen Skinny Jeans in Mid Stone Wash and LOFT Curvy Skinny Jeans in Dark Rinse Wash

LOFT Modern Sateen Skinny Jeans in Mid Stone Wash and LOFT Curvy Skinny Jeans in Dark Rinse Wash:  I actually love LOFT’s jeans. I stumbled upon them three years ago and fell head over heels with the range of fits and washes. Their 50% off sale was too good to pass up so I picked up two pairs from their Upper East Side store. 

LOFT Lace Tee Dress in Black and Navy

LOFT Lace Tee Dress in Black and Navy:  I wish the website had better photos of this one!  The dress has a navy lace overlay on top of a black shell and it is the perfect holiday dress without being too predictable. 

And then you get to the bulk of my shopping, the online purchases. With the dozens of sales I listed on Friday it was really hard to pick but I ended up checking out at Nordstrom, Sephora, and Shopbop all of which still have great deals going on.  Take a look at what I bought: 

Circus by Sam Edelman 'Holt' Bootie

Circus by Sam Edelman ‘Holt’ Bootie: Aren’t these just the cutest? I usually do not buy shoes online if I have not tried them on in store but these are adorable booties will be perfect for work and with Nordstrom’s free shipping both ways I figured, why not? 

French Connection 'Ronan' Bootie

French Connection ‘Ronan’ Bootie:  Of all of the things I bought this weekend I am really questioning these and whether I keep them or not will really will depend how they look in person but they have the opportunity to be my new go-to. 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Wonderful Dreams 8-Tone Eyeshadow Palette

SEPHORA COLLECTION Wonderful Dreams 8-Tone Eyeshadow Palette:  At work our Secret Santa price limit is $10 so this palette fit the criteria perfectly and one of my work friends, who actually reads my blog, is my Secret Santa. I hope she is excited to get this next Friday (and I really want to keep it for myself). 

Sephora BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Opal Glow On The Go

BECCA  Shimmering Skin Perfector® Opal Glow On The Go:  Another great Sephora find that I purchased as a gift for one of my friends. I have used the illuminator before and it is seriously on-point. 

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer and Giorgio Armani Eau De Parfum Sì

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer – Hands down my absolutely favorite primer and no better time to stock up!

Giorgio Armani Eau De Parfum Sì – I have purchased two of the roller balls, they are perfect for my post-gym, pre-work bag, and now that I have used up most of my Chanel Mademoiselle I splurged on the big bottle of my new favorite perfume.

The best sale of the weekend though is likely the Shopbop sale and one of the only words from college economics I still use – economies of scale. Through the end of the day today they are offering 15% off of orders over $250, if you spend over $500 then it is 20% off and the holy grail (but also a TON of money) 25% off of orders over $1,000.  I bought a few items for myself and a few as gifts, the highlights: 

Rebecca Minkoff East West MAB Tote from Shopbop

Rebecca Minkoff East / West MAB Tote in Port : I love the color, I love the size, and I love the designer. This bag was 50% off on sale on Shopbop making it $147 and then I got an additional 20% off of that so the final price was $118, practically a steal! (And it is still on sale through end-of-day today, happy shopping!) 

Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Mini Affair Bag

Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Mini Affair Bag: Saving the best for last because this is arguably my favorite purchase.  This is the perfect little crossbody that looks like the Chanel one I want so desperately. I really like that does not look like an evening-only bag and could be great for work or weekend brunch when I am not toting along my gym bag. 

Did you buy anything on Black Friday?

Signature

Subscribe

« The Best Black Friday Sales
Fitness Journey Update: Counting Calories »

Related Posts

  • Gift Guide: Under $10 and Don’t Know Well
  • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Steve Madden 'Slithur' Sandal in Black Nubuck LeatherNew Shoes for the Win
  • Easy Contouring 01One-Step Easy Contouring
  • Sparkles and Shoes Off the Shoulder Tops - March 2017Off the Shoulder Perfection

Comments

  1. ellesees.net says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:28 am

    love what you chose!! i was a slacker this year with the shopping.

  2. Rae says

    December 1, 2015 at 4:31 am

    So many great items! Really loving that black and white patterned boho blouse as well as the chelsea boots and Becca glow on the go kit!

    Rae | Love from BerlinRae | Love from Berlin

  3. Aditi Oberoi Malhotra says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Lovely shots! They’re all beautiful, especially that bag!

    Adi
    http://www.fancycorrectitude.com

  4. robincharmagne says

    November 30, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Good choices, love the dress and the Sephora pallet!
    http://www.robincharmagne.com/blog

  5. Rachel says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Love that first black dress – it’s so classy!

  6. Oh to Be a Muse says

    November 30, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Those Circus booties are gorgeous. I actually just got a very similar pair from DSW.

  7. Heidi says

    November 30, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Totally lusting after both pairs of booties! Super cute!

    Wishes & Reality

  8. Kay says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Lovely picks, that lace tee dress is so gorgeous! <3

    Kay
    http://shoesandglitter.blogspot.com

  9. Lauren Farrell says

    November 30, 2015 at 7:43 am

    Kelly, I love the cool booties you got! Such great detailing! i look forward to seeing how you style them and am happy you had such a successful Black Friday! Have a great week ahead!

    http://www.laurenfarrellny.com/blog

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search

Newsletter

POPULAR POSTS

  • Visiting Charleston’s Magnolia Plantation
  • Team Canada x Lululemon - Women's Down Jacket in Dark Sport Red:Sport Red 01 Currently Crushing: Team Canada x Lululemon Olympic Collection
  • Style Icon Iris Apfel in Turquouise Style Icon: Iris Apfel
  • Waterfall Proposal - Engagement Story I AM GETTING MARRIED!
  • Best UK Sparkling Water Options - Dash Black Current I am a Sparkling Water Addict

WHERE I SHOP

Amazon (US)

Amazon (UK)

Beauty Pie

Nordstrom 

Sephora

Wayfair



Archives

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012

Fine Print

Sparkles and Shoes is a part of several affiliate advertising programs. This means that if you click and/or make a purchase through certain links on this site or any related social media platforms (including Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest), I may make a commission from that click and/or purchase. All opinions are my own.

© Kelly Donlin and Sparkles and Shoes, 2012-2022 Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Kelly Donlin and Sparkles and Shoes with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Get the latest

Receive Sparkles and Shoes right to your inbox!

Connect with me

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2023 · Designed by High Note Designs, LLC

Copyright © 2023 · Tasteful Theme on Genesis Framework