Written By Quincy Bulin

J.Crew and J.Crew Factory Labor Day Weekend Sales

It’s officially Labor Day Weekend! Huzzah!

I’ve been posting some sale content on Instagram and LTK, but I wanted to do a dedicated blog post too. J.Crew and J.Crew Factory are both having some AMAZING deals for both full-price and sale pieces, so I rounded up a bunch of of the best (mostly) neutral basics. Things are going fast, so shop them while you still can!

Rollneck Sweater / Sweetheart Tank Top / Demi-Boot Crop Jean in Wedgewood Wash / Cross-Back Midi Dress / Carrie V-Neck Camisole / Pointelle T-Shirt (Tank top here!) / Demi-Boot Crop Jean in Dark Worn Wash / Ruffle Boatneck Tank Top

Rollneck Sweater / J.Crew’s rollneck sweater is famous for a reason—it looks good on everyone and is insanely comfortable. Plus, it’s made out of 100% cotton, so NO ITCH. The red version is only $16!

Sweetheart Tank Top / This tank top is great for lounging in while still feeling put together. And it’s currently $16! I sized up because I find ribbed pieces are usually more form-fitting.

Cross-Back Midi Dress / I LOVE this dress. It’s amazing. I can make it look dressy or casual depending on how I style it, and it’s super lightweight and wrinkle-resistant. I have it in a small, but like I said before, ribbed material usually has a tighter fit, so I could have easily sized up to a medium.

Pointelle T-Shirt (Tank top here!) /For $23, this is the most high-quality and versatile tee you can find. This is also ribbed, and I definitely think it runs small. Size up! (And if you’d prefer a tank top, they have that too!)

Odette Lady Jacket / Gwyneth Slip Skirt / Zoe Ballet Flats / Shrunken Jacquard T-Shirt / Sweater-Tee /Colorblock Trainers / Giselle Sweater Blazer / Delaney Kickout Sweater Pant

Gwyneth Slip Skirt / If you’ve been wanting to try the slip skirt trend, now’s the time! This one is just over half off. It also comes in seven colors, plus tall sizes.

Delaney Kickout Sweater Pant / I LOVE THESE SO MUCH. They’re worth freaking every penny. I swear they feel like pajamas, but they look like work pants.

Short-Sleeve Pajama Set / Collared Midi Dress / Woven Puff Headband / Herringbone Baseball Cap / 9″ Mid-Rise Skinny Jean / Short-Sleeve Cardigan / Striped Espadrille Sandals / Woven Slingback Flats

Collared Midi Dress / I know we’re heading into fall, but I own this dress and I’m obsessed with it. Snap this up now and wear it next spring and summer!

9″ Mid-Rise Skinny Jean / Own and love these too! They’re stretchy but not TOO stretchy and I think the button fly makes them stand out. Don’t sleep on Factory denim!

Short-Sleeve Cardigan / Navy *and* scallops?! How could I NOT include this. Feels like a great transitional piece.

Essential Straight Jean / Smocked Shirtdress / Road Trip Slip-On Sneakers / Striped Lady Jacket Cardigan / Wide Button-Collar Pullover / Button-Neck City Coat / Quilted Jacket

Wide Button-Collar Pullover / This sweatshirt is everything: cozy, comfy, and surprisingly good looking?! You already know I love stripes, and the buttons are a great detail too. The turtleneck would be GREAT on windy Chicago days.

Button-Neck City Coat / This is the Factory version of the famous cocoon coat, and I’ve been told it’s just as high quality. Love that they have petite sizes too.

Quilted Jacket / Okay, do I need this? It’s SO cute and comes in three other great colors. The perfect layering piece for fall.

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Fall Wedding Guest Dresses 2024

Petal & Pup Seychelle Asymmetric Tiered Dress / Hill House Home Matilda Dress / Pomander Place Lillith Dress / Abercrombie & Fitch Ruffle Sleeve Slip Maxi Dress / Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Clasp-Back Pleated Midi Dress / Quince Tiered Maxi Dress / Moon River One Shoulder Maxi Dress / Abercrombie & Fitch Draped Ruffle Maxi Dress / Tuckernuck Palmerston Dress / Quince Cowl Neck Slip Dress / Pomander Place Seraphina Dress / Pomander Place Kenzo Dress

I know. It’s still August. The girls just started school, and some of your kids haven’t even gone back yet. Why am I writing about fall wedding guest dresses?! Here’s the thing: If I don’t get something done early, I’m probably going to get it done late. (You can relate… Right?) If I’m shopping for a special occasion, that might mean I won’t have time to get something tailored or I have to settle for something I like but don’t love. I don’t want that to happen to you! Thus, 12 super cute dresses you can wear to the weddings on your calendar this fall.

Petal & Pup Seychelle Asymmetric Tiered Dress: First of all, this dress is only $89. AMAZING. Also, it has a million positive reviews and the ruffles are so fun.

Hill House Home Matilda Dress: This ikat pattern is SO pretty and could the colors be any more perfect for fall?! The dress is cotton, so I think you can totally wear it for less formal occasions too.

Pomander Place Lillith Dress: THE LACE. I love it. This is such a classic dress, and the lace makes it fancy and feminine.

Abercrombie & Fitch Ruffle Sleeve Slip Maxi Dress: The v-neck, the flutter sleeves, the neutral florals… This is totally a Kelly dress.

Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Clasp-Back Pleated Midi Dress: The pleats with the shiny fabric look so, so pretty. Love the berry, and the emerald green is great too.

Quince Tiered Maxi Dress: Okay. You guys already know how much I love this style (I’M OBSESSED). The washable silk makes it even better. Also, it comes in a million other colors!

Moon River One Shoulder Maxi Dress: Chocolate brown is back and I think I’m into it. Especially with this dress! I’d wear all gold accessories for added warmth.

Abercrombie & Fitch Draped Ruffle Maxi Dress: More ruffles! In another color they might be too much for me, but the black is perfect.

Tuckernuck Palmerston Dress: Isn’t this print GORGEOUS?! And the dress itself is so easy and effortless. Win-win.

Quince Cowl Neck Slip Dress: Another washable silk dress, because Quince is the BEST. The under-$100 price tag makes it even better.

Pomander Place Seraphina Dress: THIS. LACE. I love the navy with the red, and how comfy this style looks for something more dressy.

Pomander Place Kenzo Dress: My love for the Kenzo dress is well documented (here and here). The velvet is probably best for a late fall wedding, but I’d wear it right now if I wasn’t going to melt.

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Quince New Arrivals for Fall

 

Fisherman Boxy Cropped Cardigan / Polo Sweater Tank / Split Hem Turtleneck Sweater / Ponte Cropped Wide Leg Pants / Suede Baseball Cap / Foldover Crossbody / Mini Convertible Satchel / Second Skin Cropped Tee

I know you guys already know this, but it’s worth repeating: I LOVE Quince. They have the best basics and their prices always shock me (SO cheap for the quality!). Plus, everything is made as sustainably as possible. What more could you want?! I noticed they launched some new things for fall, so obviously I had to share them with you.

Fisherman Boxy Cropped Cardigan: Quince has had this sweater for a while, but I’m IN LOVE with the new stripes and still can’t believe it’s only $50. Seriously, I feel like I’m stealing from them.

Polo Sweater Tank: Doesn’t this look so stretchy and comfortable?! It’d be great for early fall on its own, and then with a sweater over it once the weather cools down. Versatility is the best!

Split Hem Turtleneck Sweater: This. Looks. So. COZY. The slouchy sleeves and split hem make it. Also, it’s 100% organic cotton, so no itch!

Ponte Cropped Wide Leg Pants: Technically these aren’t new, but they are newer. The double knit ponte fabric is magic—you’ll NEVER have to worry about wrinkles, pilling, or fading. I would definitely pick these up if I were still teaching, and I think they’d be perfect for an office too.

Suede Baseball Cap: My affinity for baseball caps is no secret. They hide bad hair days AND protect my face from the sun. Most of mine have some kind of logo on them, but I’m loving this suede one for fall. Plus, it comes in two sizes!

Foldover Crossbody: Crossbodies are my favorite, especially as a mom. Being hands-free makes all the difference! This one is made out of Italian leather and has FOUR pockets.

Mini Convertible Satchel: This is three in one: a crossbody, a shoulder bag, and a handbag. As someone who’s always trying to simplify their wardrobe, I love it. The silhouette is timeless, but I think my favorite detail is the contrast stitching.

Second Skin Cropped Tee: A $25 layering essential! Wear it under blazers, cardigans, and jackets. If the word “cropped” is scaring you, don’t worry—I checked the reviews and it says that this can still be tucked into denim.

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Back to School Clothes for Girls

Button Pinafore Dress / Quilted Heart Jacket / Sequin Bow Sweatshirt / Breton Shirt / Pleated Skirt / Skirtall / Embroidered Jean Skirt / Block Print Wide Leg Jeans / Frilly Collared Blouse

Oh my gosh, how are we this far into August already?! In a way, it feels like summer just started. At the same time, I’m VERY ready to get back into a routine haha. Emma and Lucy wear uniforms, so we don’t have much back to school shopping to do. I’m living vicariously through you today! When I do buy clothes for the girls, I always try to go up a size so they can get another year of wear out of everything. Cuffing for LIFE. You’ll save so much money, I promise.

Button Pinafore Dress: Would this not be so cute for the first day of school or picture day? The yellow and pink corduroy are also adorable.

Quilted Heart Jacket: I’ll admit this immediately made me think of the Lover era, so naturally I had to include it haha. Besides that I’m a BIG fan of layers and this one could not be cuter.

Sequin Bow Sweatshirt: Sequin. Bow. Sweatshirt. CAN YOU EVEN.

Breton Shirt: Guys. How adorable are those elbow patches?! Kids can never have too many everyday shirts and this one is too cute.

Pleated Skirt: The prep in me is LOVING all the pleated skirts this season. This one is made with corduroy and comes in brown and the prettiest blue as well.

Skirtall: Only $22 and comes in black. Also, I love the roomy pockets. So practical!

Embroidered Jean Skirt: I’m tempted to get this for Emma! I know it wouldn’t make it that far into the Chicago fall, but it’s only $18 and she’d still love it come spring.

Block Print Wide Leg Jeans: Okay, these jeans are amazing. I kind of wish they came in my size! What a fun way to wear block print.

Frilly Collared Blouse: A classic—and surprisingly versatile?! You could definitely wear it with the skirts and dresses in this roundup. The ruffles around the collar are my favorite detail.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024

Hi guys!

Prime Day is today and tomorrow, and there I’ve been legitimately overwhelmed by how much there is to shop. I’m eyeing this electric towel warmer for Chicago winters, the Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt that’s half off, and the Martha Stewart x Safavieh Sisal and Jute Rug that’s 80 percent off. Can’t wait to see what you guys end up getting!

Home

Electric Towel Warmer / Amazon Echo Spot / Our Place Always Pan / First Aid Kit / Amazon Echo Pop / Samsung The Frame TV / Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock / Paint Sprayer / 12 Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set / Amazon Echo Show 5 / Amazon Kindle Paperwhite / Outdoor Chair with Side Table

Furniture and Decor

Rattan Chippendale Headboard / Stone & Beam Westview Extra Deep Couch / Set of 2 Scalloped Throw Pillow Covers / Spindle Accent Chair / Gold Bamboo Picture Frame / Cordless Table Lamp / Elm Wood Cane Dining Chair / Set of 2 Block Print Throw Pillow Covers / Martha Stewart x Safavieh Sisal and Jute Rug

Cleaning and Organizing

Rubbermaid Brilliance 14-Piece Food Storage Container Set / Stasher Stand-Up Mega Bag / Window Washing Kit / 24 Glass Spice Jars / BISSELL Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner / Set of 3 Refillable Amber Bottles / Stasher 4-Pack Food Storage Bags / Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover / iRobot Roomba Combo i3 Robot Vacuum and Mop

Kids

KidKraft Outdoor Wooden Table and Bench Set / Think Tank Scholar Multiplication Flash Cards Set / The World Game / Bentgo Kids Lunch Box / Jasonwell Collapsible Pool / Toniebox Starter Set / Bentgo Kids Chill Lunch Box / Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

Fashion, Beauty, and Crafting

Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt / Living Proof 5-in-1 Styling Treatment / Cricut Maker 3 / Cricut BrightPad Go / Loeffler Randall Pleated Knot Mule / Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Press / Line & Dot Ariel Sweater / Cricut EasyPress 2 Heat Press / Cricut Value Vinyl Rainbow Sampler / Supergoop! Unscreen Sunscreen

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Picks

Woo-ee, I got a little carried away with coverage for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It’s finally open to the public! It’s on until August 4th, but a lot will sell out by then so I recommend shopping now if there’s something you really want. Per usual, there’s so much good stuff to shop—both new fall pieces and everyday essentials—from the T3 Switch Kit Classic Trio and Bombas 6-Pack Ankle Socks to the Loeffler Randall Mikel Bow Sandal and Beis The 21-Inch Carry-On Roller. ENJOY!

Beauty

Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti-Wrinkle Cream / Westman Atelier Petite Lit Up Highlight Stick Duo / Slip Pure Silk 10-Pack Skinny Scrunchies / Supergoop! Unscreen Sunscreen Jumbo + Go Set / Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo / Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner / Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm / Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo Duo / Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash / Necessaire The Body Wash Duo / T3 Airebrush Blow Dry Brush / T3 Switch Kit Classic Trio

Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti-Wrinkle Cream: My skin is too sensitive for retinol, but I use this every few days and it works like a charm. Highly recommend!

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo + No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner: Olaplex is a miracle worker. Their products absolutely transformed my hair from dry and brittle to soft and bouncy. Buy the duo now and you’ll save $86, which is insane.

Pajamas and Intimates

Barefoot Dreams Short Robe / Minnetonka Cosi Slipper / Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Knit Pajamas / Bombas 3-Pack No-Show Socks / UGG Cozetta Shearling Slipper / Barefoot Dreams 2-Pack Ankle Socks / Barefoot Dreams Knit Pajamas / Hanky Panky Original Rise Thong / Natori Feathers Plunge T-Shirt Bra / Barefoot Dreams 2-Pack Calf Socks / Bombas 6-Pack Ankle Socks

Hanky Panky Original Rise Thong: TMI, but these are the only thongs I wear. Save even more when you buy four for $64—still pricey, but I PROMISE they’re worth it.

Natori Feathers Plunge T-Shirt Bra: I never thought I’d really love a bra until I tried this one. It’s comfortable and beautiful, and dare I say I actually enjoy wearing it?! Go up one size—I’m usually a 34A and wear a 34B.

Bags

 

Longchamp Le Pilage Expandable Tote / Beis Commuter Duffle Bag / Coach Hutton Shoulder Bag / Rebecca Minkoff Mini Amour Tote / Dagne Dover Micah Crossbody Bag / Madewell Medium Essentials East/West Tote / Dagne Dover Landon Large Duffle Bag

Longchamp Le Pilage Expandable Tote: Okay, this is brilliant: The tote comes with an inset you can zip on to make it bigger. It’s like zip-off cargo pants but way cuter haha.

Madewell Medium Essentials East/West Tote: I love that this leather tote has two sets of handles—seems like a small thing, but actually a game changer. Also, there’s an interior elastic for your water bottle!

Shoes

Nordstrom Mary Jane Flat / Ann Mashburn Square Toe Ballet Flat / Loeffler Randall Mikel Bow Sandal / Adidas Primegreen Stan Smith Sneaker / Blondo Symone Waterproof Knee High Boot / On Cloud 5 Running Shoe / Cole Haan GrandPro Rally Cambry Sneaker / Hunter Short Rain Boot / Nordstrom Mia Chelsea Lug Boot / Loeffler Randall Hadley Bow Sandal

Ann Mashburn Square Toe Ballet Flat: Ann Mashburn’s craftsmanship is incredible and a pair of her shoes is on my wishlist! The square toe and bow are my favorite details.

Cole Haan GrandPro Rally Cambry Sneaker: If you don’t want identifiable brand markers, I think these are a great option. A leather upper is also way easier to clean than a canvas one!

Coats

Barbour Tulip Corduroy Trim Quilted Coat / Barbour Swallow Quilted Jacket / Barbour Cordelia Quilted Longline Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Trench Coat / Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Faux Shearling Collar Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Double Breasted Quilted Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Corduroy Contrast Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Water Resistant Trench Coat

Barbour Cordelia Quilted Longline Jacket: Discounted Barbour is one of my favorite parts of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! I love this longer silhouette, and $145 off is INCREDIBLE.

Lauren Ralph Lauren Double Breasted Quilted Jacket: If you’re looking for a hip-length Barbour, Ralph Lauren has some great lookalikes. The contrast piping on this one really elevates it!

Home

Slip Set of 2 Silk Pillowcases / Le Creuset 7.5 Quart Dutch Oven / Beis The 21-Inch Carry-On Roller / Dyson V15 Detect Complete Cordless Vacuum / Barefoot Dreams Rib Throw Blanket / Matouk Regent 6-Piece Towel Set / Jason Markk Essential Shoe Care Kit / Tumi V4 Collection Expandable Spinner Carry-On

Matouk Regent 6-Piece Towel Set: Everyone I know with Matouk towels is obsessed with them. They’re light but plush and an absolute steal right now.

Jason Markk Essential Shoe Care Kit: THIS. THING. IS. MAGIC. Emma’s disgusting gym sneakers became pure white again after using this, and my suede shoes I wore during a downpour look brand new too.

Clothes

Nordstrom Cashmere Sweater / Caslon Pima Cotton Cardigan / Treasure & Bond Twill Utility Pants / French Connection Faux Wrap Sweater Dress / Madewell Kick Out Crop Jeans

Treasure & Bond Twill Utility Pants: These remind me SO MUCH of my favorite Anthropologie Colette pants but with more of a pleat. And they’re half the price right now!

Madewell Kick Out Crop Jeans: Madewell denim is seriously the best. You can’t go wrong with any of their styles, but this one is a best seller. How cute are all the extra buttons?!

Jewelry

Monica Vinader Heart Station Necklace / Nordstrom 2 Ct. Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings / Monica Vinader Diamond Stud Earrings / Monica Vinader Diamond Pendant Necklace / Monica Vinader Diamond Heart Charm Necklace

Nordstrom 2 Ct. Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings: I’m not a “real jewelry” girl, but even if I were, I wouldn’t bother with actual diamond studs because these look SO real. Plus, they’re only $30 right now!

Monica Vinader Diamond Pendant Necklace: A classic diamond necklace for under $200?! Honestly, you may want to consider getting this now and saving it for the holidays. It’s just that good.

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Walmart Deals Sale 2024

Samsung Frame TV / Shark IQ Robot Vacuum and Mop / Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and No.5 Conditioner / Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer / Keurig Iced and Hot Single-Serve Coffee Maker / Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner / Apple AirPods Max / Shark Steam Mop / Dyson Airwrap / Oversized Arched Metal Mirror / Apple AirPods Pro / Carote 17-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set / Dyson V8 Origin+ Cordless Vacuum / Carote 14-Piece Knife Set / Vitamix 6500 Blender

First things first: Two blog posts in one week?! WHO AM I.

Anyway! You know how much the Larkin family loves Walmart, and right now they’re having a HUGE sale on so many of my favorite things. I’m shocked by some of these prices. They’re so low! If you’ve had your eye on any of these things, now’s the time to buy.

Samsung Frame TV: If you’re still not sold on the Frame TV, read Mitch’s review. We love ours so much! While I wouldn’t say it looks *just like* art, it’s definitely the most attractive TV I’ve ever seen. It’s an investment, but totally worth it—especially when the TV is on sale, like right now.

Shark IQ Robot Vacuum and Mop: We’re obsessed with our robot vacuum. It makes maintaining a clean home SO much easier. You don’t have to do anything except plug it in! This one is a vacuum AND a mop, which sounds even more amazing. (Mitch, feel free to surprise me!)

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and No.5 Conditioner: Olaplex completely transformed my hair. Seriously—it was so dry and over-processed, and now it’s smooth, soft, and bouncy. If your hair sounds like mine used to, PLEASE do yourself a favor and get this.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer: Guys. This thing dries my hair in just five minutes, max. And it protects your hair from heat damage! My hair ends up way less frizzy—just smooth and silky. A dream! Mitch bought mine refurbished and it’s 100% the way to go.

Keurig Iced and Hot Single-Serve Coffee Maker: Iced coffee people, this one’s for you! I love that you can choose between iced or hot. A single-serve is great for college students, those living alone, and offices.

Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner: If you don’t have this yet, please believe me when I say it’s not a want, but a NEED. I’m amazed at what my little green machine can handle. It made my disgusting outdoor cushions look brand new in an afternoon.

Apple AirPods Max: Apparently, these are the be-all and end-all of headphones. They’re super comfy, the audio is insane, and the noise cancellation really works. On an aesthetic note, I love all the color options!

Shark Steam Mop: Steam mops are magic. I use mine on our hardwood and tile floors, and they end up looking BRAND NEW. The price on this one is too good to ignore!

Dyson Airwrap: I know you’ve heard everyone talk about this, but it really is worth the hype. It styles my hair SO quickly with minimal damage. Again, Mitch bought mine refurbished and I definitely recommend going that route. Why not save the money?!

Oversized Arched Metal Mirror: Large floor mirrors can be super pricey, but at 60% off, this one is actually pretty reasonable. It comes in a million sizes too!

Apple AirPods Pro: I don’t know anyone who owns AirPods and doesn’t use them every single day. The adaptive audio feature is super cool—the noise control is automatically adjusted throughout the day based on your surroundings!

Carote 17-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set: If my math is correct, this best selling set is almost 70% off. How is that possible?! The removable handle is a GENIUS storage hack. I wish we had this when we lived in New York.

Dyson V8 Origin+ Cordless Vacuum: If you only buy one thing, it should be this. Having a cordless stick vacuum will change your life. We live in a three-story home (with a basement) and my Dyson saves my back, floors, and sanity on a daily basis.

Carote 14-Piece Knife Set: Okay, I really don’t understand how this is 80% off. It kind of feels like a mistake?! You get six steak knives, five cooking knives, a knife sharpener, kitchen shears, and a knife block for just $39—and the reviews are incredible.

Vitamix 6500 Blender: I know this is pricey, but Vitamix blenders are the best of the best. You’ll never go back! You can make so many things—ice cream, soup, peanut butter, etc. It’s like having six appliances in one.

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