Sale Alert! Surprise Kate Spade Sale!

Kate Spade just announced a surprise 48 hour sale with prices marked down as much as 75%! Kate is my number one girl. So much, that I like to think we are on a first name basis. Kate's products are polished and feminine and perfect for brunch, the office, or a night out. Here are my top picks from the sale:

1. Nylon Darya $129

I'm a big fan of nylon bags. Right now I use the Longchamp Le Pliage bag but this bag looks so much nicer! The chain accent on the straps and the ability to make it a cross-body bag make the Darya a little something special.

2. Wellesley Tanner Laptop Bag $149

There comes a point in every girl's life where she can't roll into the office or court with her backpack. This bag is the solution.

3. 2013 Desk Top Calendar $19

It you can wait a few weeks after New Years, late January and early February are the best times to buy calendars and planners. This guy is adorable with different prints for each month.

4.  Live Colorfully Small Henrietta Bag $29

This bag would be perfect to hold all the little do-dads in your bag so they don't get lost in the bottom. Currently, mine holds pens, highlighters, bobby pins, lip gloss, and post-it notes. You can't tell that I'm a law student, can you?

5. Sea Glass Earrings $25

As a Delta Zeta, these earrings are a must-have. (Our mascot is the turtle!) From a distance these would look like simple gold earrings, so the judge never has to know. (Unless she's a DZ!) Working in a conservative career, doesn't leave too much room to express your own style. Little kitschy jewelry like these earrings are a safe way to wear something special without drawing unwanted attention.

6. Hailey Flat $99

These color-blocked flats can go with anything and everything. Jeans, suit pants, skirts, you name it, these flats work.

All images via Katespade.com

Sale Alert: The After Holidays Sales

The moment we have all been waiting for! The after holidays sales are here! This is the BEST time to use those gift cards and cash you just received. 

1. Anthropologie: Take an additional 30% off all sale items with the code WOW30.

You wouldn't think there would be too many office appropriate pieces at Anthropologie with all of its unique prints and cuts. However, I found several tops that would look great under a blazer or tucked into a pencil skirt such as the Pindot blouse, Florencia turtleneck, Mantilla sweater, and Ira button-down (this one would need a camisole underneath).

2. Club Monaco:  Take an extra 50% off all sale styles with the code SAVE50

What could be more perfect than a dress called the Executive sheath? Also worth purchasing are classics like the Carter and Sawyer shirts. The Bennet coat is a great lady-like jacket and the Sara top has a little edge but is still office appropriate.  

3. Tory Burch: Take an extra 25% off sale merchandise with the code JUSTFORME

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! There are so many work appropriate shoes that I don't know where to start! My favorites are the Lyla pump, Everly pump, and the Priscilla flat. The Janey shell is perfect for layering and the Gia dress would be appropriate for work with a blazer or cardigan. The 797 satchel is a gorgeous work appropriate bag for fall and winter. For you lucky ladies who got a tablet or e-reader for the holidays there are some great accessories for them on sale.

4. Kate Spade: Take an an additional 25% off sale items with the code 25SALE 
I'm loving the Wellesley laptop bag! Also worth checking out are planner, pumps, pearl earrings, gloves, and the Lewis blouse which would look great under a suit jacket or on its own.

5. J.Crew: Take an additional 25% off sale styles with the code TINSEL
Suiting! Shoes! and Tops! Oh My!

6. Theory: This pricey brand has some great deals going on for work appropriate pieces that are cut for younger bodies. The Betty Tailor dress would go perfectly under the Rory blazer and the Rita is a classic pencil skirt. Be sure to check out all the other suiting pants, blazers, and tops.