Friday, November 26, 2021

Sales of the Week: Black Friday Vol. 2

Happy Black Friday! Today has been a busy day of shopping some amazing sales. I have a few posts covering other sales but wanted to create a master list. Also wanted to call out sales I am actually personally shopping. I always see people sharing 100+ sales, but realistically no one could shop every single sale out there. So, I specifically wanted to highlight what sales I think are worth it/ that I am personally taking advantage of! 

OTHER BLOGPOSTS: 

SALES I'M SHOPPING/ SHOPPED: 

Wedding Sales 

Other Sales

OTHER FAVORITES ON SALE: 

What sales are you shopping today? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Sale of the Week: Black Friday Sales Vol. 1

 

PINK LILLY | Door buster deals starting at $5! Lots of fun things on sale. 

VERA BRADLEY | Get up to 50% off select styles. 30% off full price items. You can stack my discount code SEWCUTESTYLE for an additional discount off your order! 

HILL HOUSE HOME | 20-50% off select items! This is their only sale of the year. 

LOFT | 40% off your entire purchase with code PARTY. Get an additional 20% off your purchase of $100+. 

SHOPBOP | Up to 50% off designer brands! Including Stoney Clover Lane, Lele Sadoughi, and more. 

JENNIFER BEHR | 30% off site wide when you spend $150+. This is where I purchased my wedding headband!

NORDSTROM | Up to 50% off select items.

So many great deals for Black Friday! Let me know what sales you are shopping below. 
XOXO 
Miranda



Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Sew Engaged: Wedding Sales This Week

 

HILL HOUSE HOME | Select items from their bridal collection are currently up to 50% off. I bought these white jewel pajamas a while back and now they are marked down 50% off. They also come in navy and they would be so cute as bridesmaid pajamas! 

KEDS | Get 25% off full price items with code EARLYACCESS! This includes the Kate Spade Keds that a lot of people like to wear on their wedding day. 

PLUM PRETTY SUGAR | These are the bridesmaid pajamas I ordered for the girls! You can use the chat feature to get the discount early. The print I got is Honeysummer. 

BLOOMINGDALES | Bloomingdales has a ton of shoes and accessories perfect for the bride on sale. Get $25 off every $100 you spend. So you can get a great deal depending on the total of your cart. Most items like bridal shoes are $75 off depending on the original price. My pajamas that I got for the wedding are currently $75 off. 

Are you shopping for any wedding items this Black Friday? Let me know below and I can help you find them! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Sew Cute Holiday: Glam Gift Guide

Shopping for a glamorous gal? Look no further than these bougie glam gift ideas. From everything sparkly to a few luxe gifts this list has it all. 

Create a glam lounge look with satin pajamas and coordinating sneakers. Here are some other suggestions: 

SLEEPER PAJAMAS | FEATHER MULE SLIPPERS | SILKY PAJAMA SET

Beauty gifts can be so glam! Here are a few additional ideas: 

ENGRAVEABLE YSL LIPSTICK | MY FAVORITE POWDER

Who doesn't love a new handbag? Sparkly handbags perfect for the glam girl: 

MINI PURPLE SEQUIN BAG | METALLIC QUILTED BAG | VELVET MINI BAG

I am here for the sequin clothing items this holiday season. Here are a few other sequin clothing pieces to consider: 

MINI SEQUIN CAMP SHIRT | SEQUIN BLAZER | SEQUIN JUMPSUIT


Which is your favorite glam gift idea? Any of these gifts would be perfect for the glam or luxe girl in your life. Personally I am eye this velvet jewel mini bag. What is your favorite glam gift idea? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Monday, November 15, 2021

Sale of the Week: Hill House Home Sale

 


This is NOT a drill! Hill House Home's annual sale is here and you are not going to want to miss it. Select styles are 20-50% off. Things are selling out very quickly so be sure to head to the site now! I linked as much as I could in this post. But CLICK HERE to shop now! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Friday, November 5, 2021

Sale of the Week: Sephora VIB Sale Picks!

 



The Sephora Sale has begun! During this sale I always stock up on my essentials like face powder, moisturizer, foundation and more. If you are a Rouge member you can shop starting today. Depending on your tier is when you can start shopping. If you don't already be sure to sign up for Sephora's rewards program to gain access earlier! I've put some of my favorite Sephora products below to help you shop....




Are you shopping the Sephora sale? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Stoney Clover Lane Saturday Picks

 


Here are some of my picks for the Stoney Clover Lane Saturday sale! The sale is Saturday November 6th. Stoney Clover never has sales so this is the time to stock up on core items, patches, and limited edition items that are included. Click any picture above to shop the items on the day of the sale. It'll take you directly to the product page. 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Stoney Clover Saturday Sale Tips 2021!

 

It is almost Stoney Clover Saturday! If you are new here Stoney Clover Lane does a sale once a year called Stoney Clover Saturday. This year the sale is November 6th, we are still waiting for a time to be announced. The sale will exclude a few items but almost everything is 20% off. They hardly do sales on their own site so this is the time to stock up if you want anything still currently on the website! This includes core colors, patches, and select collections & collaborations. Below is my post from last year's Stoney Clover Saturday updated for this year! A lot of the information is still relevant but I made minor changes and update to show new items. 

STONEY CLOVER SATURDAY SALE PICKS


Q&A 
Answering some of the questions you submitted on Instagram, plus some commonly asked questions I get! 

Q: What item do you get the most use of if you could only have ONE thing? 
A: My most used pouch is the mini by far. It is great for everyday use or travel. Everyday you can use it in your work bag, purse, tote, school bag, gym bag, whatever you are using! I have a mini pouch for daily use to keep things like tissues, lipstick, lip balm, medicine, and other essentials. I also have a mini pouch that I use on the plane to keep all my plane essentials. When I get to my seat I take out the plane pouch and put it in the seat pocket. That way I don't have to dig through my bag to get things while on board! Also, the mini is one of the more affordable pouches. So I think it is a great place to start in general! 

Q: What are your favorite SCL core colors? 
A: Flamingo, grape, and sand. Also like lilac! 

Q: What are your favorite patches? 

Q: Best SCL item to give as a gift? 
A: Okay so I'm going to answer this in multiple parts because why not! Best stocking stuffer I would say is the luggage tag. I think the luggage tag anyone can use. Would make a great affordable gift, they are cute plain or with a patch, and can go with any bag or suitcase someone may already own! Best overall gift I would say is the small pouch. It is a happy medium between mini and large and is a good starter item for someone new or for someone who has a collection! Can be used for lots of different reasons. For someone on a budget I would say the clear travel pouch is also a good option! They are super cute plain and $34 so under $40!

Q: Is it worth the price? What sets it apart? 
A: I'm glad someone asked this question because I get it a lot! Not even just for Stoney Clover Lane but for other items. Here is my thing with Stoney Clover, the quality is amazing! I've had a billion makeup bags prior to really investing in Stoney Clover. They last you a year, they get all gross, then you throw them away and go get another one. I've had some of my Stoney Clover Lane bags/ pouches for 4 years and I still use them! If they are dirty you can wipe them down, the zippers are AMAZING, and overall they just hold up very well.  Prior to SCL I used a Vera Bradley makeup bag and it got so ratchet so quick. But, my SCL bags have held up. I have to mention that I travel A LOT. Normally I travel probably every other week for work and take a personal trip or vacation every three months. It really depends but on average. So my price per use is much lower. If you travel once every 5 years it may not be worth it. For my case I am constantly traveling, packing, and I have to be organized or I'm a mess! That is also another way I think it is worth the price. Again if you don't travel a ton that may be different for you personally! Also want to mention I never recommend buying something you can't afford. No matter what it is! At the end of the day none of us NEED these pouches. They are fun and help keep us organized but not a necessity. If you are on a budget I suggest starting with a clear travel pouch. It is their most affordable pouch and can be used a ton of different ways! Start there and see if you like the brand then go from there! 

Q: Worried that things will sell out while I shop... any strategy you recommend for shopping? 
A: Last year I believe they "shut the site down" right before the sale launched. But, I would make sure you know EXACTLY what you want going into the sale. Place any items you want in the cart the day before the sale in case your cart will still be there! I honestly don't know if it will but worth the try. Create a Stoney Clover account ahead of time and put in your shipping and billing info for easy checkout. I would also plan on shopping the sale right when it opens (they have not released this time yet!). The earlier you shop the better. If you want items from limited edition collections I'd focus on those first. Core items are less likely to sell out, but still possible. Popular colors I feel like are: sand, noir, flamingo, grape, etc. So if you want those colors I'd also focus on those! If you are SUPER worried I would place two orders. Get your must haves in the first order then go back for more if needed. Obviously you will have to pay the shipping twice but that's a call to make on your end!  

Q: What SCL do you find yourself using the most?
A: I semi answered this already but my top used SCL items are: mini pouch, tote bag, fanny pack, and the clear travel pouch. I used my fanny a TON in the summer and when I first got it. It'll be harder to use now that I have to wear a giant parka. I use the tote bag to bring mail to the post office, if I have to run an errand, or for overnight trips! Mini pouch and clear travel pouch I use every time I travel. I have two travel pouches one for toiletries and one for makeup. Then the mini pouches I kind of already explained! But I'd say right now I use those four items the most. It is kind of always changing though! 

Q: I'm new to SCL! What would you recommend for a first time buyer? 
A: This is hard to answer but I can walk you through my progression! 

 1) Start out with mini pouch and small pouch to start. Those were my first two! To save money start without any patches. You can always add patches. But, saving on the embroidery is helpful and keep the pouches less expensive without the extra cost of patches. You can also buy patches and glue them on yourself to save money. 
            2) Next I'd recommend the clear pouches like the travel pouch or the mini clear open top from terry (there is minimal stock left in those though). I reach for those A LOT while traveling now. 
            3) From there I'd go to either fanny pack or large pouch. I use my fanny A LOT but I feel like that is more personal if you like fanny packs or not. The large is good for a big makeup bag to hold everything. But I find the small and a clear travel can also do the trick. 

As a first time buyer I would say you can skip the flat pouches and backpacks. I don't use those as much. I have a lot of old flat pouches I hardly use but I am a hoarder and probably won't ever get rid of them! I think the backpacks are cute but not a NEED in my opinion when first starting out. Unless you really need a backpack for something! I do love the duffles though but they can get pricy. So to summarize my top recommendations for new buyers are mini and small pouches.


SNAPSHOTS OF MY COLLECTION
Here is a little snapshot of my Stoney Clover Lane collection! If you want to see more of my collection check out my IGTV videos. I made them earlier in quarantine so I have gotten more items since they have been filmed. But you can get an idea of what I have and use! 





Are you shopping Stoney Clover Saturday? Hopefully you find this post helpful when deciding what to pick up from the sale! Let me know any questions on Instagram or in the comments below. 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Monday, November 1, 2021

Sew Cute Holiday: Grandmillenial Gift Guide



Where are my grandmillenial ladies at? This gift guide is for you! If you are shopping for a classic gal any of these gifts would be perfect for her. A lot of these items are on my wishlist or brands that I love and own. 

If you are looking to support a small business this holiday season check out Grace and Grandeur. Her velvet hair bows are stunning and she is releasing a holiday collection soon. You can use the code SEWCUTESTYLE for a discount off your order! 

Dudley Stephens is an amazing brand and their fleece popovers make a great gift. A few years ago I got their park slope fleeces as gifts and I still wear them! They are perfect for being comfortable but chic. These bow platforms have been a best seller for me for a few weeks! Not only are they gorgeous but would make an amazing gift. Jewelry is always an easy gift idea and I love these chinoiserie pearl earrings or bow pearl drop earrings.

What is your favorite item on this gift guide? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Sew Cute Holiday: Gifts Under $50

 



Tis the season! Cute gifts don't have to break the bank. All of these gifts are under $50, and a lot are in the $25-$30 range. I recently picked up this Tangle Teezer brush and I am obsessed. Would be the cutest gift for anyone who loves beauty! Then how adorable is this badass Little Words Project bracelet? Their bracelets are so cute and you can even customize a bracelet on their website. Love these for a sister or a friend. For a self care inspired gift look no further then Naples Soap Co. I tried out their shower bombs and they are great if you don't have a tub. You just pop it on your shower floor and it releases essential oils and amazing scent while you shower. Great for anyone who just got their first apartment. 

I've included a few other fun gifts to consider! Which is your favorite gift? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Monday, October 25, 2021

OOTD: Ivy Style

 

I love a blazer moment for fall. This whole look is giving me an ivy league vibe. Fall 2021 has been giving me major Gossip Girl influence and naturally I support it. What I love about blazers is that you can dress them up or down. I've worn this blazer for work but here I am wearing it more casually. If you find a good blazer that you love you'll have it forever! They are great investment pieces. Plus every good grandmillenial has a classic blazer in their wardrobe right? 


This navy houndstooth blazer is old from J. Crew. But, I linked very similar options available now. I've had this one I think since college! When I buy clothing pieces I usually keep them for years. Recently I've been trying to buy clothing that I really truly love. I'd rather invest in quality items then buy a bunch of fast fashion items. This is a perfect example! Buy a timeless blazer you can wear for years. 


I paired the blazer with a sapphire velvet headband from Lele Sadoguhi. If I wanted to mix it up I would pair it with a white, denim, or a pop color headband. I think a pink headband would also look cute with this look! 


For my shoes I am wearing my Sarah Flint block sandal. This shoe is so versatile. You can wear as a wedding guest, to work, or just casually. I got the lower heel so I think they are more versatile. You can use code SARAHFLINT-BAMIRANDAP for $50 off your first order!


Where it's from: 
Blazer: J. Crew (old) (similar)
Jeans: Mother (similar)
Bag: Louis Vuitton Favorite 


Are you into the preppy ivy league trend? Let me know in the comments! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Friday, October 22, 2021

OOTD: Hey Pumpkin

 

Hey pumpkin! A few years later and I am still obsessed with this pumpkin backpack. It is so freaking cute! Sadly this backpack is from 2019 I think? I got it the last time I was in Disneyland which was August 2019. I'm so glad I got this backpack because they haven't made a similar style since. 

 

This backpack always comes out come fall time. I use it outside of the parks whether I'm running an errand or at the pumpkin patch. This year our pumpkin patch/ apple orchard had sunflowers. Normally I'm not a sunflower gal but I love taking photos with them. 


I've been wearing my basic white tees non stop recently. They are such a great layering piece to wear year round. I've paired them with sweaters for the fall and skirts for the summer. You can also get a great deal on Aerie tees so check back on their site for sales!


Where it's from: 
Tee: Aerie 
Jeans: Mother (similar)
Boots: LL Bean 
Backpack: Loungefly (old)
Headband: Lele Sadoughi
Location: Honey Hill Orchard Waterman, IL


Do you have a favorite seasonal accessory? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Sew Cute Holiday: My Holiday Wishlist

 



It is almost the most wonderful time of the year! Every year I kick off my gift guides with my own holiday wishlist. I love creating these each year because it kind of reflects what I'm liking each year. This year I am super into the grandmillenial craze. I've got a few home items since I just bought a hose. Then of course some clothing, accessories, and beauty items! 

With the holidays fast approaching I am encouraging everyone to shop early. Supply chain is messed up right now. Which means we can accept a lot of out of stock notifications and delayed shipping. Pick up gifts early to avoid any shortages we may have this shopping season. 

What is on your holiday wishlist? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Monday, October 11, 2021

OOTD: Apples to Apples

 

It's fall y'all! Apple picking is one of my favorite fall traditions. I am happy I went early in the season because this fall has escaped from me! It always goes by so quickly. With the new house and everything going on with that most of our weekends are spent working on projects vs. going out and about. But, I'm okay with that! I am so happy that I was able to take a quick trip to the apple orchard though. 


My apple picking essentials always include LL Bean boots. Walking through the grass, mud, and weeds these are key. They are super durable and can be worn in fall or winter for the snow. I've had this pair since college and they are still in amazing shape. Wear them with a thick cozy sock for extra warmth. 


I also always dress in layers when going to the apple orchard. The day we went it was so warm! So we ended up taking our sweaters off and tying them around our waist. It worked out well because I got my cute fall pictures, but then we could escape the heat a bit. 


I also love wearing fanny packs for a day at the apple orchard or the pumpkin patch. Having your hands free is so nice when you are picking apples or finding the perfect pumpkin. This fanny pack is from Stoney Clover Lane's cozy collection last fall. They haven't released a cozy collection for 2021 yet, but I think it will be coming soon! So be on the lookout for that. 



Where it's from: 
Sweater: Nordstrom 
Tee: Aerie 
Jeans: Mother (similar)
Boots: LL Bean 
Headband: Lele Sadoughi 
Location: Honey Hill Orchard in Waterman, IL 


Which do you prefer apple picking or pumpkin picking? Let me know below! 
XOXO 
Miranda

Monday, October 4, 2021

OOTD: Cute and Casual

Cute and casual! Recently I've taken any opportunity to dress up a little bit. Why yes wearing jeans is now dressing up, I don't make the rules. I wore this fun classic look for running errands around town. 

This sweater from Target is so good! Can you believe it is only $20? I've worn it a ton since picking it up. It isn't available online anymore, but check your local store to see if you can find it. I'm not sure if anyone out there is on berries and cream TikTok but this look gives me those vibes. It's the Peter Pan collar for me. 


To continue the casual look I paired the sweater with a denim rhinestone headband from Lele Sadoughi. This one isn't available anymore but I linked a similar style below! I love denim Lele headbands because you can wear them with pretty much anything. So versatile, it makes the perfect Lele Sadoughi first purchase. 


I wore my everyday bracelet stack along with my gold Tory Burch flats to round out the look. Ballet flats add a touch of classiness to the look. 


Where it's from: 
Sweater: Target (similar)
Headband: Lele Sadoughi (similar)
Sunglasses: Ray Ban 
Bracelet: Hermes
Flats: Tory Burch (similar)

What is your new go-to cute and casual look? I've been gravitating towards jeans with a transitional top or sweater recently! Let me know your go-to casual look below. 
XOXO 
Miranda