Winter Sale

I checked the weather in Charlottesville last night and was a little alarmed to see that it was 13 degrees. Apparently while I've been hiding out in Tampa and enjoying the warmth, Virginia has turned into a frozen wonderland. 

Even Tampa has been feeling a little chilly (for Floridian standards), and all of this briskness in the air is reminding me that I need to make sure I am properly equipped for the winter weather.

Miss something on your list? Have a little cash built up from holiday presents or returns? Here is a collection of my favorite winter pieces currently on sale to keep you warm this season:

military parka

night owl scarf

warmspun ribbed hat

night owl mitten

christy riding boot

charley sweater in ribbon bow

merino turtleneck sweater

snakeskin belt

camp socks

wool houndstooth scarf

plaited cableknit sweater

plushpom scarf

Happy Winter!

Brrr Event

Aaaaad just when I thought I was being a good girl and not spending too much money on fall/winter clothes, J. Crew tempts me with the Brrr Event. The sale features 25% off of J. Crew's winter favorites, which in my mind means buying 5/4 of what I normally would, because it's on sale, right? ;) I am trying my hardest to hold out, and so far I successfully have... but we'll see how long that lasts. 

Living in Charlottesville is the best because the J. Crew Warehouse (not the factory store, the actual warehouse) is located just one hour away in Lynchburg, Virginia. They occasionally have massive warehouse sales, and thus the ultimate shortcoming of not having a car here is not having a way to get to these sales and make the most of them! My friend went to one in October and got 17 sweaters, for under $200 - unheard of. I'll for sure be finding my way there before the year ends, though.

Here's what I'll be giving into if I can't hold out:

elbow-patch sweater

crystal stud earrings

button glittens

fair isle trouser socks

midrise toothpick cord

macalister wedge boots

convertible leather clutch

waffle-stitch infinity scarf

PS - I took some of these items from J. Crew Factory, which is also having a massive sale: 40% off everything. Doubly enticing, doubly hard to refrain from splurging.

Also - I am having a grave internal debate over what color I want in the double-cloth lady day coat. It's the classic battle between neutral (dark camel) and statement (bright red). Let me know which one you like better! 

Happy shopping!