Weekend Reading 8.08.26

How did the weekend get here so fast? Here’s what I wore to work from home on Thursday, and yes, I need to find a better background in the condo for pictures. It’s a tiny place, so I’m limited.

I never left the house, but if I had, I’d probably have pulled on my new lavender cotton gauze wrap or a cardigan. Losing these few pounds has been great for my sore feet, but it took a toll on my arms.

Bestsellers of the week: what readers loved most:

• The Paul Green sneakers I’ve been loving and wearing for over 10 years. When I think of the cost per wear of these sneakers, they’re very, very low. They’re not cheap, so I was surprised to see they were near the top of the bestsellers this week!
• My Lands’ End Cooling Button-up was a bestseller again this week. It does come in several colors, but I’m a huge fan of the white.
• These Barefoot Dreams PJ’s were also a huge bestseller. I have a set from a few years ago and wear them as loungewear around the house and for short local errands. Frankly, they’d be pretty bulky as pajamas.
• My favorite cotton panties were also super popular. They’re incredibly comfy and don’t show under white pants…in the nude shade.
• These Westport Illusion Pull-on Jeans were also a bestseller. I loved my blue wash so much, I ordered a black pair too.
• These lightweight, cooling slip shorts again and always. I’m living in mine this summer, and many of you are too.
• Many of you decided this Hydrangea Chappy Wrap I ordered looked perfect for you too. The blue is so pretty.

Highlights from the weekend sales:

*The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale wraps up tomorrow, and prices go back up on their new fall merchandise. Yes, many things sold out, but there is still stock in lots of great pieces.

• This Trench Coat I love and bought is still fully stocked in two colors. My daughter bought it after she saw mine.
• My New Balance sneakers have quite a few sizes left and are a great buy.
• This water-resistant rain jacket is still in stock, and it’s a beauty!

*Talbots has 60% off selected markdowns.

• This short-sleeve denim jacket is marked down, and there’s still lots of summer to enjoy it.
• We’re almost ready for sweater season, and this striped pullover is a great option.
• I love the look of this poplin dress, and it’s on clearance.

*Frank & Eileen has brought in their August collection with lots of plaids and denim. But in the meantime, they’ve also got some favorites on sale:

• Their heavy cotton sweaters are all marked down, and that’s often the weight people wear all fall and spring.
• I love my Rory denim maxi dress, and it’s marked down in several colors.

*Rag & Bone has up to 50% off on select pieces. I have a quick story about my favorite Miramar sweatshirt jeans. They accidentally went through the dryer and, as expected, shrank. I figured I was out of luck, but I tossed them back in the washer on cold, then took them out and hung them to dry. Miraculously, they stretched right back to their original length. I was delighted and more than a little surprised. Here’s what caught my eye from the sale:

• These Miramar straight-leg ankle jeans are marked down and look like a perfect jean for fall.
• I love the covered buttons on this voile blouse.
• These Miramar wide-leg lightweight jeans have a fun shape and drawstring at the waist.
• My Miramar trucker jacket is also marked down.

*Chico’s has 40% off 2 or more new tops. Their Autumn Sneak Peek has arrived, and it looks wonderful. Here’s what caught my eye from the collection: