Favorite Sale

Don't you love the Nordstrom half-yearly sale? So many cute items at such reasonable prices... perfect for this business school wife! I am basically obsessed and find it a great opportunity to stock up on basics and well, some fun stuff too :)

Here are my top picks for this season - do you have yours yet?

Nordstrom half-yearly sale picks by hallielewis featuring fake fur vests

Classiques Entier silk bow blouse
$79 - nordstrom.com

Vince Camuto fake fur vest
$87 - nordstrom.com

Barbour short jacket
$99 - nordstrom.com

Natori Sleepwear pink sleepwear
$93 - nordstrom.com

Vince Camuto bootie boots
$93 - nordstrom.com

Cuff jewelry
$38 - nordstrom.com

Mitten glove
$69 - nordstrom.com

Steven by Steve Madden leopard belt
$30 - nordstrom.com

Smashbox 'Glambox Luxe Metallics' Set (Nordstrom Exclusive) ($190...
$49 - nordstrom.com

The New Jeans

It is perhaps a testament to how incredibly long it's been since I've purchased new jeans (3+ years? yikes... even longer than I thought!) - however, I was recently so pleased on my latest jeans shopping trip at Nordstrom to find out that in the meantime, jeans have become comfortable! This is great news. Again, sorry if I'm way behind on the times. I love that a little spandex stretch is a given and that skinny styles can almost guarantee no alterations are needed.

My favorite thing about the "new jeans" is all the great iterations - the jewel tones this season are so gorgeous - I snatched up some Paige jeans in "merlot" and I just feel so fall-ish when I wear them. Up next on my list are the velour AGs, which would be so nice going into winter, and of course the Citizens cords in a cute fall color. I feel like it makes all my outfits new again - and that is good because it helps the budget go a little further.

non-blue jeans by hallielewis featuring skinny leg jeans

Citizens Of Humanity Jeans skinny leg jeans
$198 - revolveclothing.com

Paige Denim zipper jeans
$179 - piperlime.gap.com

AG Adriano goldschmied
$168 - agjeans.com

Pretty Sperrys

I was browsing JCrew.com and came across this delightful sight:

I love a good Sperry Top-Sider - in "gold/platinum" - just too good to be true! But alas, it is too good to be true... just when I thought it must be a J.Crew exclusive, I discovered that Nordstrom sells the same exact shoe for about $15 less... happy shopping!

Also, should I be admitting this?

I tried on some:
(yes.... jeggings... start the mockery now!)

And kind of liked them...yikes! Trust me, I was super surprised - didn't see that one coming! Still pondering an official purchase :)