On Sale Now!

Discount alert:

Image courtesy of VictoriasSecret.com

The Victoria's Secret cotton-cashmere wrap I wrote about in August here is now on sale for $39. Not only that, but sweaters are 20% off using the code SWEATER20 at checkout, bringing the total to under $32. 

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Just wanted to pass on the good news.

Multiplicity

Okay girls, it's summer. You have all these cute little tanks: Spaghetti strap, racer back, one-shoulder, on and on it goes. And can you wear a regular bra with any of 'em? No.

*sigh*

I hate bra shopping with a passion. But it must be done, and never am I happier when I find one that's comfy, useful, and makes everybody (and by everybody I mean myself and those two other girls below the neck) happy.

Here's my winner: The Victoria's Secret BioFit 7-Way Bra

Allow me to sing it's praises for a moment:
*Comfy.
*Outside of with or without regular straps, there are 5 other ways to wear it. Five!!
*Comes with regular and clear strap sets.
*EASY to change the strap configuration. No, really. No... Really!
*Seamless & easy wear under every fabric.

It does rock the boat at $55, but let's do the math: 7 ways/$55 = $7.86 per bra. And remember for a moment: Straps not only keep everyone more comfortable, but keep the bra from ending up around your waist. That alone may be worth the money, and just to sweeten the deal, Vicky developed another secret in the non-slip fabric used to create the bra itself.

The only problem? There's no guarantee you look like Alessandra Ambrosio when you put it on.

A girl can dream.

Pashmina Afghan

If you're an Andy Samburg fan, you got a giggle out of my title. If you don't know what I'm talking about, watch this (um, not kid-friendly for the record) first, get a good laugh, and come on back.

I kid you not, however: Pashmina afghan is about the best title for this most fabulous of wardrobe pieces. Part cardigan, part pashmina, part blanket, all chic, this... we'll call it a wrap for short, has become one of my wardrobe staples.

I picked up one in my fave shade - An acidic yellow-green - for the jaw-dropping bargain basement price of $14.99 during the last end-of-season sale.

Cotton-cashmere, people.

The regular price of $58 is back in effect currently, but let me tell you once and for all: Beyond worth it. It's the coziest thing you'll ever wear while looking pulled together, and it can be styled six(!) ways.

Check it out:
Directions courtesy of VictoriasSecret.com

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  Open Cardigan

  • Throw it on and go!
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  Over-the-shoulder

  • Toss one side over the other shoulder.
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  Tie-front

  • Tie a knot at your waist and let the ends hang loose.
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  Belted Cardigan

  • Throw it on, then add your favorite belt. Belt not included.
  • Wear it cinched at the waist, low-slung on your hips or somewhere in between.
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  Cross-front Tie-back

  • Throw it on, then gather the panels in front and twist them around each other twice.
  • Holding on to one corner of each panel, pull them out to the sides & around to the back so the panels hang down and cover your hips.
  • Tie the corners in a knot.
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  One-shoulder

  • Turn one sleeve inside out.
  • Slide the other arm all the way on.
  • Wrap the loose end around your body from back to front.
  • Wrap the other side across your front and under your arm.
  • Pull the ends together in the back and knot.

So even at the full price of $58, with six styles to suit your mood, that evens out to only $9.66 a sweater.

Bargain.

And I promise you, this is not a buyer's remorse kind of purchase. Wear it to the office, wear it to top off evening wear, wear it with yoga pants.

Buy it, wear it, love it. And if you're anything like me, live in it.