My Favorite Cashmere Sweater
My luxury wardrobe staple is surprisingly affordable!
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Sweater: Charter Club by Macy’s; Scarf: Barbour (old; similar here); Bracelet: Kendra Scott
My very favorite sweaters are on serious sale at Macy’s right now, and I just wanted to share the secret with y’all! I love these solid, crewneck sweaters for pairing with everything from jeans to dressy skirts. I try to pick up a couple every year; with proper care, they make a comfortable and luxe wardrobe item at a very reasonable price! The red will be the perfect touch for upcoming holiday events!
I wore this blush pink sweater and matching wrap to Churchill Downs last month. I swear, people kept touching my arm because the cashmere was so soft!
How I Shop Black Friday
Tips for the 2018 Shopping Holiday
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Black Friday — love it or hate it, it’s the biggest shopping day of the year. While I’m not one for braving crowds, there are definitely some online sales I like to check out, both for myself for Christmas presents. Here’s a roundup of the sales I like to check out, and a few of my favorite items!
Favorite Stores
Draper James
Y’all know Draper James is one of my very favorite lines and they’re offering a rare 25% off sitewide and in-store through Monday the 26th. It’s a great time to stock up on fun holiday pieces, and I may finally pull the trigger on the Dolly tote!
Vineyard Vines
Everything is 25% off in-store and online with code HOLIDAY18! It’s a great time to stock up on fun holiday pieces and my favorites, the Louisville Stoneware mug and Cookies for Santa set!
Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott is offering a tiered Yellow Friday special — 20% off everything; 25% off purchases of $100 or more; 30% off purchases of $300 or more.
LL Bean
Take 20% off everything, and get a $10 gift card back when you spend $50. I may have already pulled the trigger on my favorite pajamas! Even better, Bean Boots are 25% off with code Boot25!
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor is always a great spot for workwear and dressy event clothing! Everything is half price with code BLACKFRIDAY!
Talbots
Talbots always has great classic pieces that wear so well. They’re offering 50% off one item through noon Friday and 40% off everything until midnight Friday.
Macy’s
I LOVE the Charter Club cashmere sweaters from Macy’s! I wore a crewneck sweater and wrap set to Churchill Downs last week, and I swear, people couldn’t stop touching the wrap. It’s just so soft!! The long-sleeved crewneck sweater is my everyday go-to in the fall and winter. It’s so simple that you can pair it with anything from a fancy skirt to jeans. Best of all, it’s $39 right now. That’s not a typo. Stock up on these, give them a little care, and they’lll last for years!
Local Favorites
Two of my very favorite local stores have some GREAT Black Friday sales you can’t miss!
Logan’s of Lexington
Y’all know I love Logan’s of Lexington, and they have 25% off everything in store! My True Grit Pullover is down to $98!
Stoneware & Company
Stoneware is offering 10% off your entire purchase, with 15% off purchases of $250 or more. It’s a great time to stock up on serving pieces and place settings!
Happy Shopping, y’all!!!
The HerKentucky Guide to Black Friday
Five great Black Friday sales
I know, I know. Y'all have seen a million, zillion Black Friday promos. And a trillion blogs about where you should shop. I won't waste a ton of your time; just wanted to alert you to five of my favorite sales!
Draper James
The Scoop: 25% off site wide with code Merry. (And 25% of all sales today goes to Girls, Inc.)
What to buy: Stock up on holiday party dresses for yourself and fun holiday gifts for your friends!
L.L. Bean
The Scoop: 25% off Bean Boots today with code Friday25. 20% off clothing and outerwear through Tuesday with code Thanks20.
What to buy: Classic Bean Boots. Holiday pajamas.
Pomegranate, Inc.
The Scoop: 50% off site wide today only with code Special50
What to buy: Table linens for holiday gatherings; cashmere blend ponchos.
Quest Outdoors
The Scoop: 20% off in-store and site wide with code FryDay2017
What to buy: Barbour coats and scarves!
Stoneware and Company
The Scoop: 10% off site wide with code BlackFriday10.
What to Buy: Classic Bachelor Button place settings. Christmas pottery.
What deals are you shopping today?
National Ice Cream Day
Quirky, ridiculous gear for people who REALLY love ice cream.
Happy National Ice Cream Day, y'all!
I assume y'all have your favorite scoop staked out for today's celebration; if you don't, here are some of our recommendations for Kentucky's best. Since it's too hot to do much of anything else, I thought it would be fun to dig up some of the cutest and most ridiculous ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Day!
If you have money to burn, or if ice cream is REALLY important to you, you could scoop up (see what I did there?) this vintage Chanel silk sundress.
This one from ModCloth is a little more budget friendly, retro, and kind of really adorable.
This cone-themed bikini is insane. And yet, it kind of works.
If you wanted to take it a little more subtle, this Alex & Ani bracelet is a good choice.
Or, you could just keep your love of ice cream confined to your serving ware. These Anthropologie serving bowls are quirky and fun.
Whether you choose to display your love for America's favorite summertime treat in big ways or small, we hope you have a great Ice Cream Day!
Shop The Look: National Ice Cream Day
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The HerKentucky Guide to Lilly For Target
I love the bright, preppy prints of Lilly Pulitzer. So, when the Lilly Pulitzer for Target collaboration was announced, I was naturally pretty excited. Here's the plan of attack I've devised.
Step One: Plan your Favorites. I've scanned through the Lookbook a few times and decided which items I'm interested in. This is important because it cuts down on impulse buys. Know what you want, which prints you like, and what styles will flatter you. The collection will sell out quickly, so you don't want to waste valuable time. I suggest making a list so you don't forget anything.
My own wish list includes
Scarves -- I know I'll wear these. Lilly scarves are my favorites, and at $20, you can't beat them.
Palazzo Pants -- Love these prints; they just look so fun and festive for summertime. And, at only $28, they are great to wear anywhere!
Maxi Dress -- As a general rule, I don't go for strapless dresses. However, I find that Lilly shift dresses run a little short on me, and I figure this can be paired with a cardigan or shirt for a fun look that breaks up the head-to-toe Lilly look. Love the print, love the price.
Stackable Mugs -- these just look like something my Great-Aunt Marie would have bought in Florida in the 1960s. They'd be a fantastic hostess gift, if you could bear to part with them.
Step Two: Shop Online
Now that you know what you want to buy, log in to Target.com sometime in the wee hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning. All Target will say is that it goes live "sometime very early Sunday morning", which is being hit with guesses of everything from midnight to 4 a.m. If the most recent Lilly Pulitzer online sales are any indicator, expect slow sites, rapid sellouts, and crashed servers. For an optimal experience, make sure you have your Target account current with the appropriate credit/ debit card, and your shipping address. And don't forget that you get free shipping on a $25 minimum apparel order!
Step Three: Tackle the Stores. They'll be open on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. in your time zone. Expect a line and an event. I'm not going the "look for out-of-the-way stores" route; others swear by it. I have no idea who's right. In any event, here are all the stores in Kentucky and adjacent areas.
Target Store Guide for Kentucky
- Eastern Kentucky: It's kind of the bane of my mom and my existence that there isn't a Target in Pikeville or Hazard. This needs to happen ASAP. As it stands, we trek to Barboursville, WV or South Charleston, WV (I'm trying to convince someone in my family to head out there Sunday morning to scope out the selection!) A lot of my Southeastern KY friends and family go to Knoxville as well.
- Lexington: There are two stores in the LEX, the Nicholasville Road adjacent store at 131 West Reynolds Rd, and Hamburg at 1940 Pavillon Way.
- Northern Kentucky: If you're in the NKY, go to 1100 Hansel Drive in or 160 Pavilion Pkwy in Newport.
- Louisville: Here in the Derby City, there are plenty of Targets, which is good, because I know a lot of Lilly Lovers in town! Check out Bashford Manor at 3600 Mall Rd, Dixie Highway at 9070 Dixie Hwy, Jeffersontown at 4640 Taylorsville Rd, Jefferson Pavilion at 7311 Jefferson Blvd, Middletown at 12975 Shelbyville Rd, Springhurst at 4101 Towne Center Dr, and St Matthews at 4174 Westport Rd.
- Elizabethtown: E'town's Target is at 1631 Ring Rd.
- Owensboro: The Owensboro Target is at 5151 Frederica Street.
- Henderson: Head over the river to 4000 1st Ave in Evansville, IN
- Hopkinsville: Clarksville, TN is your closest Target
- Paducah: Paducah People in the Know tell me that Marion, IL is the place to go.
Happy Shopping, y'all! Can't wait to hear what you find and what you love!
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