20% off Designer Finds at Shopbop

You may have heard by now, but it’s that time of year we know and love. When nearly everything on Shopbop.com is 20% off for the Friends & Family sale.

I’m not going to put much more thought to this post, because, well, I’m headed straight to the shoe section. In the interim, here’s a few of my favorite picks for spring (in addition to these, which I just bought):

Click here to shop 20% off at Shopbop.com (with code WEAREFAMILY13).

39 Dresses You Can Have by New Year’s Eve

During my down time over the holiday (i.e. in between eating and napping), I spent some time poking around the Internet to find a few ball drop-worthy frocks for you to peruse… Because, in case you weren’t aware, New Year’s Eve is five days away.

Don’t fret, there’s still plenty of time to head out (or stay in, in this case) and pick up a dress. When I’m shopping “on deadline,” as I like to call it, my go-to’s for quick shipping are Nordstrom, Bloomie’s and Shopbop. Here’s a few of my favorites, and since this is the time of year that it’s acceptable to douse yourself in sequins from head-to-toe, there’s an overload of options in here.

Any favorites?

I’m debating this findersKEEPERS one and this Rachel Zoe one. I know I said I’m not crazy about spending money on a new dress for NYE, but how the hell’s a girl to resist giraffe-print sequins and/or faux metallic leather and futuristic style?

Currently Coveting: Labor Day Sales

Things I love about Labor Day:

  1. Celebrating those who serve and protect our country
  2. End-of-the-season shopping bargains

… And over a three-day weekend. My Chase Freedom and I are sticking to a few Labor Day sales this season - mainly, J.Crew, Shopbop and Piperlime. Here’s what I’m stocking up on:

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*My picks: Sardinia wedge espadrilles, Sequin color-block pencil skirt, Altuzarra for J.Crew striped top, stretch-cotton toothpick jeans, Edie tote // Shop more J.Crew sales here.

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*My picks: CLARE VIVIER fold-over clutch, Equipment Nixie blouse, Tory Burch iPhone case, Marc Jacobs preppy leather hobo // Shop more Shopbop sales here.

*My picks: DV by Dolce Vita Janna wedges, Rachel Zoe Bonnie pumps, Matiko Lyon high wedge sandals, Seychelles Last but Not Least high wedge sandals, Matt Bernson Jack two-tone strappy sandals // Shop more Piperlime sales here.

Shimmer and Lace

I’ve been easily seduced by high-low hemlines this season, and from the moment I laid eyes on this shimmer and lace dress by Plastic Island, I knew I had to have it.

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I wore this dress to the Yigal Azrouël fashion show in Chicago last week, hosted by Saks and CS Magazine. Photos of the event will be posted tomorrow, but in the meantime, I couldn’t wait to share a few photos of my new favorite frock with you:

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For now, I’m wearing this as a tailored trend — belted with a cropped blazer or toughened up with darker separates — but I’m bound to toss on a few neon statement-makers (and matching stilettos, of course), closer to summer.

In the meantime, you can find me shopping the rest of the well-priced, contemporary fashions on Collective Habit, my new favorite online shopping spot. Disclaimer? Don’t come after me when you’re checking out with a well-stocked cart an hour from now — blame the lovely Laura from OnTheRacks, because she introduced me.

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Runway Recap: Rebecca Minkoff F/W 2012

Who: A Rebecca Minkoff label is like a reminder that fashion should be fun.

What: Shiny, sparkly, fuzzy, amazing. Each season, the designer’s collection consistently ranks among my favorites - contemporary, cool, and actually wearable. In fact, I’m coveting just about every piece of this season’s collection! For now, though, I need to get my hands on the Morning After Bag ASAP. Okay, and the pink Mini Mac.

Luckily, for those of you, like me, who weren’t able to attend in-person, Minkoff streamed the live show on her website. True to fashion (ahem), the event felt more like a house party parade than a runway show, and I soaked up every ounce of the layered texture, python printed, sequined pant, jewel-tone color-blocking goodness. And then some.

How:

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Topshop skinny jeans
, Mona Mia Spiced Cider Bootie, ASOS rosette turban hat

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rebecca minkoff f/w 2012, rebecca minkoff fall winter, rebecca minkoff fall fashion, rebecca minkoff fashion weekShop the look: Daytrip moto vest (similar), H&M top, Blue Life 2 slits maxi, Karen Walker Soul Club sunglasses

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In case you missed ‘em, see more runway re-creations from Fashion Week here.
Happy Friday!