Weekend Reading: Talbots Holiday Try-On & Early Black Friday Sales

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Happy weekend, ladies. I’m up in Vancouver, so Thanksgiving has already happened on October 12th. We’ll likely buy a few slices of some great turkey pie from a favorite bakery and call it a day. BC also moved to permanent daylight savings this year so they no longer spring forward or fall back, which is wrecking havoc with my calendar.

We went out to celebrate a special occassion on Thursday evening and this is what I wore.

FAUX FUR JACKET – S / EMBELLISHED CARDIGAN – S / FAUX LEATHER PANTS – 28 / HANDBAG

I rediscovered the Velvet by Graham & Spencer brand on our last trip to University Vilage near Seattle and have added a few great pieces to my wardrobe including this amazingly soft faux fur jacket. I wore it over this Veronica Beard cardigan with embellishing around the neck and my old faux leather pants. It was one of those nights when very little walking is required, but even so, these old knit EF boots were a challenge.

Question of the week:

With all the holiday sales starting, I’m curious if there’s something you absolutely refuse to buy unless it’s on sale. Maybe it’s skincare, shoes, sweaters, or even something for the house. I love a good bargain, but I’ve also been known to convince myself I’m saving money by buying something I wasn’t planning to purchase.

Weekend Bonus: Talbots Try-On

Sneakers may not be the best look for this try-on, but I don’t have many options with my painful feet these days, so there you have it 🤪. The overhead lighting is the changing room gave me a rather ghoulish complexion, but you’ll get the idea.

METALLIC FLANNEL SHIRT – S / FAUX LEATHER PLEATED SKIRT – 6

I had some fun pairing this Metallic Flannel Shirt with the Pleated Faux Leather Skirt. The metallic threads add just a hint of holiday sparkle to the plaid, and I tied the shirt at the waist to balance the fullness of the skirt.

SEQUIN MAXI SKIRT – 6 / ELBOW SLEEVED MOCKNECK PULLOVER – S

This Sequin Maxi Skirt is certainly ready for a party! I paired it with a simple Elbow Sleeve Mockneck Pullover to let the skirt do the talking. The skirt would also be fun dressed down with a denim jacket.

SOFT GREEN VELVETEEN STRAIGHT LEG PANTS – REGULAR 6 (FOLDED UNDER AT BOTTOM)

These Soft Green Velveteen Straight Leg Pants are a fun change from jeans, with just enough texture to feel a little dressier for the holidays. The green is especially pretty this time of year without screaming Christmas.

RUFFLE NO-IRON SHIRT – S / RELAXED WIDE-LEG JEANS – 6 / JACQUARD LADY JACKET – 4

This Jacquard Lady Jacket is such a pretty piece, and I love the idea of wearing it with jeans rather than saving it for dressy occasions. I’m wearing a size 4, which is too snug, so I’d stick with your usual size. I layered it over the Ruffle No-Iron Shirt and paired both with the Relaxed Wide-Leg Jeans.

Bestsellers of the week – what readers loved most:

  • This Nappa Waterproof Suede Bootie has been one of my best sellers lately, and I’m beginning to think it may be the boot to get this season. I ordered a size that didn’t work with my orthotics, so it may be worth trying a larger size. The sleek shape is so versatile, and waterproof suede is a bonus.
  • My Gingerbread House Doormat arrived, and it’s so cute. It brings back memories of baking little sheets of gingerbread, then gluing them together with icing when the kids were little. I put it on our balcony, leading into the kitchen. Many of you ordered it this week after I mentioned I ordered it.
  • This necklace is selling like hotcakes since I shared it this week, so if you’re interested, you may want to take a second look before it sells out.
  • I’m not surprised these Travelers Velvet No Tummy Pants from Chico’s made the bestseller list after my recent try-on. They’re wonderfully comfortable, and the stretch velvet drapes nicely.
  • These Polished Ponte Wide Leg Pants were a reader favorite this week. Ponte has enough structure to look put together with the comfort we all want. It comes in several colors.
  • Two scarves made your favorites this week! The Winter in London Neckerchief is an easy way to dress up a simple sweater, while the Hand Painted Holly Berry Silk Scarf adds a festive touch without looking too Christmasy.
  • You ladies have been shopping Ruggable lately! This Kaplan Tufted All-in-One Rug made the list, and I may be partly responsible. I’ve added several of their rugs to our home and have been very pleased with them.
  • The Malibu Shores Wool-Cashmere Crew Sweater for men was another favorite this week. I had my husband try it on, and he liked it so much that he bought it.

On my radar:

  • These cotton flannel PJs arrived, and I love them. I’ve always been a sucker for any type of toile, but when it’s a natural fiber and very soft, I’m all in.
  • I popped into Warby Parker recently to try on some of their new frames, and they’ve got some interesting styles for winter. I’ll be sharing my thoughts and what I tried on in an upcoming post, so stay tuned!
  • If you’ve been thinking about a new winter coat, now’s the time to shop before the best sizes and colors disappear. This Featherfree Insulated Diamond Quilted Maxi Coat from Lands’ End comes in new colors. I’ve had great luck with their outerwear over the years. I shared several of my favorites in my Lands’ End review.
  • Chico’s has this crinkle velvet top and matching pants in their Travelers Collection, which would be subtly festive for many occaions this season.The crinkled texture gives the velvet a little more personality, and it would be an easy outfit for a holiday dinner or party. I also like that you can wear both pieces separately.
  • J.McLaughlin has some interesting pieces in their new holiday collection, including this Kennedy Short Sleeve Puffer Jacket, which is in my cart in burgundy velvet! I’m still smitten with this Camille Faux Fur Neckwarmer, and I think it’s genius!

Highlights from the weekend sales:

  • Eileen Fisher has some great pieces on sale. I perused in person last week an here’s what I spotted on line:

  • Lo & Sons makes some of my favorite travel bags. They’re having an Early Bird Sale with up to 50% off. Their bags are so thoughtfully designed, with pockets and compartments that actually make sense. Shop the sale here.

  • Parker Thatch, the brand behind the bag I just ordered, is having its biggest sitewide sale of the holiday season! From November 13–15, take $100 off orders of $500 or more. They say there won’t be another sitewide discount like this before the end of the year.

In case you missed it this week:

Have a good weekend!

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