Early Labor Day Sales to Shop.

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A couple of incredible sales to shop today:

VERONICA BEARD — OMG. Wow. Extra 25% off their already generous discounted section with code LDW25, which means you can get my mixed media sweater (seen above) for $100. This is SUCH a fun buy. Two things I love about VB is that their designs are very mindful of silhouette and not adding bulk — so, they’ll sell dickeys to layer beneath a blazer without any of the added heft of sleeves. Same with this sweater style. I also find they put thought into versatility — many of their pieces are reversible, have removable hems/sleeves, etc. The tailoring is exceptional. I find this brand runs generally TTS but a tad narrow.

Some other incredible standouts:

ANY OF THEIR BLAZERS, BUT ESPECIALLY THIS GINGHAM, THIS PLAID, AND THIS TWEED

THIS SPACEDYE SWEATER

THIS “SAFARI JACKET” — NOTE THAT YOU CAN ZIP OFF THE BOTTOM FOR A CROPPED LOOK

THIS PAISLEY DRESS

PATCH POCKET PANTS OR THESE WIDE-LEG JEANS

THESE LOAFERS

DUDLEY STEPHENS — 30% off most of their site with code HELLOFALL. (Happy Dudley Stephens season to those who observe.) I didn’t get the hype around this brand for a long time but I finally bought one of their classic park slope turtleneck fleeces and immediately “got it.” It’s the perfect soft, thin layer, and it feels like an upgrade from a sweatshirt or standard fleece jacket. Love the ivory and navy options, and you can have your mini match you, too!

MATCHES — If you are planning to invest in one of the ultra-hot pieces from Khaite this season, this is the chance to score a current-season piece for 20% off using code LABORDAY20. These cardigans are absolutely spectacular and have heard they are heavily-worn once bought, and their Lotus bags are THE it bag of the season. Both 20% off! I also love these suede booties, also included.

JOY CREATIVE SHOP — Specifically, my weekly planner is on sale for $12!

SERENA & LILY — This dining chair is 50% off in black! So chic.

BAYBALA — Really pretty pieces for family portraits and special occasions, both for you and your children. Love this dress for a fall setting, and how CUTE are these floral overalls for a tiny one and this sweet dress for a girl? A lot of their pieces are specifically designed for pattern mixing so you can get a cohesive look without being too matchy-matchy. The details on all of their pieces are darling, heirloom/handmade-quality. I own this dress and coordinated with my daughter, who wore this dress, for a special occasion last fall.

J. CREW — 40% off tons of styles, including my cableknit cardigan, most of the items my daughter picked when I took her shopping there, and these boots, which are in this week’s top five bestselling items among Magpies. Also a good time to snag a coat at a discount!

P.S. How do you make a big life decision?

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P.P.P.S. In case this wasn’t made clear in this post, I love Veronica Beard outerwear! And, coats for kids here.