ENDLESS SUMMER SALES

Venice, CA

The best part about this time of year (besides the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale) and the amazing weather? A whole pile of other sales! I am heading on vacation in a couple of weeks and it's the perfect time to stock up on all the summer must-haves you've been eyeing. These shorts? Got them at Urban Outfitters for my July 4th holiday at full price. Now they are on sale at Urban Outfitters (along with a whole pile of other pieces). I broke down all the best steals of the weekend. 

Happy shopping (and sun-seeking!)

Statement Earrings c/o Sugarfix by Baublebar

Top: Zara

Denim shorts: Urban Outfitters/Levi's

Heels: Steve Madden

SALES WORTH SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE EARLY ACCESS: SHOP HERE

ASOS: 20% off dresses! SHOP HERE

URBAN OUTFITTERS: Up to 70% off SHOP HERE

SOLUDOS: $25 off select with code MARYMATSON: SHOP HERE

JCREW FACTORY: Extra 50% off sale with code SUPERCLEAR ends 7.16: SHOP HERE

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September 5, 2014

Los Angeles, CA

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Now that Labor Day has come and gone, everyone is gearing up for cooler temperatures, the return of cozy nights, and apple flavored EVERYTHING.  The change of seasons brings about a wonderful opportunity to allow us all the chance to refresh our tired summer outfits.  However, to all of you who tend to jump the gun and overdress, don’t make that mistake this year and find yourself sweating in your best dress at the office!  September often brings about some of the warmest days of the year, meaning your wardrobe really doesn’t and shouldn’t undergo a drastic shift- at least right away.  Sure temperatures are bound to drop a bit, especially in the east coast, but I have found that there are great ways to transition your summer clothes into fall with the addition of a few basics.

 I took one of my favorite denim summer dresses, from Urban Outfitters, and simply added a navy and white cropped turtleneck from ZARA and booties from Ruche.  I eliminated the summer sandals and bohemian necklace and voila the dress is instantly transformed into a classic fall look.  It is still breezy and light enough for warm days but the turtleneck adds a layer of warmth for chillier temperatures, making this a perfect outfit for this time of year.  You can really achieve this look with any of your favorite basic summer dresses.  I say basic because I think I lot of prints might make pairing tops a bit more challenging but you can certainly play around with that.  Add a tomato or a mustard colored turtleneck and make this look really pop!

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Dress: Urban Outfitters (Similar) 

Booties:  Chines Laundry via Ruche  

Turtleneck: ZARA  

Rings: TOPSHOP 

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Photos By: Courtney Locks 

Take Two!

May 30, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

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When I had a roommate, I’d always love to go through the large bags of clothes and shoes that she’d bring home after a long day of shopping.  Not only was she a great little fashionista, but I always admired a very particular shopping habit of hers: if she loved something, she’d always grab at least 2 pairs, and usually more if they had more colors.  She did this with purses, shoes, jeans, dresses- EVERYTHING! I’d be like, “Hey I love that navy purse!” and with a wry little smile she’d walk back to her closet and reveal that she also had it in nude and black as well.  Unfortunately, I was always too plain Jane to do that,  picking just one color or print and sticking to that option.  However, I’ve become wise in my older age and I’ve realized that when you find something great, it’s best to just say, “I’ll take two!” And this is especially true with a classic, timeless pieces like this double pocket blouse I’m wearing today.  Similar to the much pricier version you can find at J. Crew, I got these at Loopsway and love how the change in color adds a bit of variety on the look.  I tried to emphasize that by keeping all of my other accessories exactly the same.  Which do you guys like better?

This look is classic, a bit preppy, and east coast with a bit of a timeless spring/summer quality.  It can be dressed down for a casual summer outing (like I have done here) or you can wear this as more of a business casual look for a work event.  I paired the tan searsucker shorts from ZARA with my navy stiped clutch from the GAP , a yellow statement necklace from Ruche and finished the look off with some classic chocolate wedges from Steve Madden, which I found at Marshalls for a great little steal!

With classics that are affordable and just so essential to your every day wardrobe, it’s simply best to take two!

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Top: Green & Pink: c/o Loopsway

Wedges: Steve Madden via Marshalls

Necklace: Ruche (old)

Shorts: ZARA

Clutch: Gap

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Photos taken by: Courtney Locks