LightsSoBright: Now on Etsy!

That's right, y'all--I'm a regular 'ol entrepreneur. I've become obsessed with making friendship bracelets lately, and they're just so pretty I have to share! They're only $12 each in my new Etsy shop--which is offering free shipping in honor of its grand opening (code: SUMMERSHIP).

Do you like them? I just looove making them. They remind me of summer, beaches and being barefoot in the grass. Plus, the colors are just so darn cute, especially with the gold beads.

Also, if any of you own an Etsy shop, I'd love some tips!

J.Crew Swimwear Sale

I don't quite remember when swimsuits were suddenly averaging $80 bucks a pop, but I do know that I haven't bought a swimsuit in three years for this reason. That is, until last week, when I came across a massive treasure trove--at J.Crew, of all places!

J.Crew is the kind of place where I head straight to the sale section (some day I'll know I've made it when I no longer have to shop online from "low to high"), and even then I can rarely take the plunge. But last week, in the middle of a miserable sick day, I found myself browsing the sale page again and was pleasantly surprised. I'll show you what I mean:

Ruched Betty French top, $20 (was $48) and ruffled bottom, $15 (was $44)

An ENTIRE bathing suit for less than the original price of just one piece?! Madness! And that's not all--there are currently 253 separates and one-piece suits on sale, ranging from $10-$99 in a highly tropical spectrum of colors. I freaking love end-of-season sales.

Needless to say, I got myself a new two-piece for next summer.

Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff is getting in on the sale action, too! I think someone is trying to tell me to get my hands on a new (and exquisite) bag..

Rebecca Minkoff "Main Squeeze" foldover, now $217, originally $395

Torture.

Kate Spade online sample sale!

 

Head over to Kate Spade right now to score some seriously discounted bags, shoes and clothing--and $5 shipping! Ladies and gents, if I weren't saving up for a new apartment, I'd be all over this. Ugh, priorities.

Still here?? This dreamy Five Points Camille satchel is only $219, originally $495.

You're welcome. Now go!

Tucker on sale at Gilt today!

 

Trust me, you need at least three more flowy printed girly dresses to get you through this summer. Gilt, being the enablers that they are, knows this, and is prepared to fuel your addiction today at noon with the Tucker sale.

Tucker frocks generally run in the $250-$400 range, so I expect to find these gems fetching for $150-$300 on Gilt (blouses and skirts are probably even less!). Still pretty pricey, but if you are in search of the perfect summer/interview/wedding guest dress (remember how easy-breezy their Target collection was?), it's worth the splurge.

Gilt is invite-only, so if you're not part of the greatness that is discount designer shopping, feel free to join with my code (referral: melawesome). I'll get $15 when you make your first purchase, and the same goes for you when you invite friends! Woo, full disclosure!

Sale Alert! Anthopologie

I love Anthropologie, but I'm definitely not a fan of its steeper-than-I-prefer prices. Anyone else excited to check out which items are getting a price cut?