Coffee Date

Hey everyone! Every now and then it's nice to take a little time out of a busy day and grab a cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop. My best friend and I went to the cutest little coffee shop in a town near us and got peppermint mochas to celebrate the Holiday Season approaching. (So excited for the Holidays!!) I wore my favorite J. Crew field jacket along with a black scallop camisole from J. Crew Factory underneath since it was a fairly warm day. I also wore my favorite Jack Rogers booties which I have practically been wearing non-stop since I got them. They are perfect for Fall days and the scallop detailing is so cute. I also wore my Kate Spade activity tracker which I love because I can wear it with any outfit and it matches great! I definitely prefer it over a fitbit. My purse is from Tory Burch and is one of my all time favorite outfit staples because I can use it year round. It's the perfect size and is simple yet classy. This is definitely one of my favorite casual outfits in the fall for the warmer days and I hope you like it too! Enjoy!

Necklace | Purse | Booties | Jeans | Top | Jacket | Activity Tracker

Getting the look for less

Hey everyone! I asked you guys last week how you would feel about a "getting the look for less" post and I got an overwhelming response to do so! I almost never buy anything full price simply because I know I don't have to. When I started buying higher end clothing, I realized how much money I was spending and so I decided to seek out ways to get the best deal I could. I am so excited to share these tips with you because they have helped me save A LOT of money on clothes and I know they will benefit you also! Enjoy!

1. Online Marketplace Apps

There are so many apps now that allow you to shop someone else's closet with the click of a button. I love shopping through different apps and websites because you can always find the best deal. Sometimes it can be time consuming to search for the best deal, but it definitely pays off (literally!) in the end when you see how much money you saved vs paying full price. Some of my favorite apps that I use are Poshmark, Mercari, and Tradesy. Not only can you buy clothes, but if you have clothes you were planning on getting rid, you can quickly list them and make some extra cash! At the end of the post I'll attach some referral links to get coupons/money off your first purchase when you join and some different coupon codes!

2. Thrift, thrift, thrift

A lot of people don't like thrifting because it takes time and energy or they just feel weirded out by the idea of used clothes but you would be surprised by what you can find by going to different thrift stores. I have found some of the greatest pieces at thrift stores for only a couple dollars. My cousin even found a pair of Hunter Boots at a Goodwill once for $5! (Fun tip! You can buy good deals that aren't your style and resell them to buy something you like! Exp. I found a pair of Birkenstocks for $5 and resold them for $50, a huge profit margin) One of my favorite things to do is check out the thrift stores when I'm in a big city because there's a better chance you'll find more higher end stuff. Some of my favorite clothing pieces have been found at thrift stores!

3. Shop Smart

One of my biggest pieces of advice that I could offer to someone who is trying to save some money when buying clothes is to shop smart. Here's a few of my tips when it comes to shopping smarter:

• Never Impulse Buy: You will almost always regret buying the clothing or how much you spent on it. Instead, wait on it (if it's popular, keep a close eye on it so your size doesn't sell out) and when it goes on sale or there's a coupon you can use, buy it! There's a better chance you'll regret buying something in the heat of the moment than not buying it at all. 

• Shop outlet stores: I love shopping at different outlet stores by my favorite brands because I can get the clothing I love at an affordable price. One of my favorites is J. Crew factory but if there's something you like, watch it because the price changes on items a lot! Wait till it's at it's cheapest to buy it. If there's a brand you like (exp. vineyard vines, kate spade) and there isn't an outlet near you to purchase their stuff, no worries! You can call them and they'll email you pictures of anything you're interested in and you can order over the phone! How awesome is that!?

• Use Coupons: I can't stress this enough. Unless you're shopping somewhere like Lilly Pulitzer, there is almost always a coupon out there that you can use. Even if it is just 10%, you're still saving a few dollars and over time that adds up. It's important to save money where you can and coupons are a great way to do that. If you're a student, don't be afraid to ask if there's a student discount at checkout since a lot of stores offer it. 

• Keep your eyes open: Just because one store sells something you want doesn't mean others don't. Before buying something you see at one store, do a search on the web to make sure you don't find it cheaper anywhere else. A lot of sites like 6PM and Zulily will sell brand name items at a cheaper price. I prefer 6PM because they have a lot of the brands I prefer, like Kate Spade and the Hunter Boot brand. I always do a quick look on there every now and then because they have some really great deals.

I hope that all of these tips for getting the look for less were helpful! I have gotten some of the best deals over the past few years using these methods. The only time I recommend paying full price for something is if it's really popular and will sell out quick or you need it immediately. If you use any of these methods, let me know how they worked for you by shooting me an email or leaving a comment! Also, below are the links I mentioned earlier to get discounts!

Links:

Poshmark: Download the app and when signing up, use code prettyinpearls4 and you'll get $5 off your first purchase!

Thred Up: Sign up with this link and you'll get $10 off your first purchase! You can also use code Thrifty40!

http://www.thredup.com/r/VIBIEE

Tradesy: Use this link to get $20 off of $50 on your first purchase!

https://www.tradesy.com/invite/rachel-8052587?utm_source=RFL&utm_content=RFL0001_8052587&utm_medium=link

TheRealReal: Get $25 off your first purchase when you use this link! 

http://fbuy.me/gWAlC

Mercari: Sign up and get $5 off your purchase of $25! 

https://www.mercari.com

Friday Favorites No. 2

Hey everyone! I cannot believe its already the beginning of November. I have been seeing a lot of Christmas commercials and merchandise in the stores already. I am so excited to share my Friday Favorites this week because I am already seeing lots of different Holiday Apparel and accessories. I have so many of them added to my to buy list!

My Christmas Wishlist

I know that it seems like Christmas is so far away but we're only 24 days away from Thanksgiving which means the Holiday Season is right around the corner. I compiled my favorite items that I want for Christmas into this blog post and I'll probably be buying a few of them on Black Friday. A lot of them are definitely outfit staples that I want to have before Christmas so I can wear them to the different Holiday Parties and what not! Enjoy!

Friday Favorites No. 1

Hey everyone! Everyday I get tons of emails from different brands, all with the same tag in the subject line, "New Arrivals". I can't tell you how much time I take looking at all the new arrivals each week just to find a few that I like. I always wished someone would pick out the preppy and classy ones so I didn't have to. Now that I have a blog, I decided I would do that for all of my readers! Each Friday, I'll post my favorite new arrivals from the week from all different brands. This week some of the brands that are featured include L.L. Bean, J. Crew, Old Navy, J. McLaughlin etc. I'm really excited to be starting this new series on my blog and I hope you'll like it too! Enjoy!

Favorite Fall Shoes

Hey Friends! I wanted to share with you some shoes that I love for fall because I used to always struggle with having a variety when it came to the Fall season. I always stuck with the basics of Bean Boots, Hunter Boots, and a pair of flats. Since then, I have found so many options that I am just completely obsessed with that I wanted to share with all of you. Enjoy!

L.L. Bean Boots | Tassel Loafers | Hunter Boots 

Neutral Flats | Classic Loafers | Red Flats | Booties | Calf Hair Flats

Apple Orchard Fun

Hey everyone! This weekend I went to an Apple Orchard for the very first time and it definitely did not disappoint! It was located at the cutest little farm that also had a pumpkin patch and a little petting zoo with animals like alpacas and goats. The farm also had the best apple cider slushes which I had with some apple caramel ice cream, yum! The apples tasted amazing and I'll definitely be making a pie or some apple crisp with them. I just got the flannel I'm wearing from J. Crew Factory and I am obsessed with it, it is so comfy and matches so much! Instead of tucking it in, I decided to do something different and tie it. I paired it with a navy J. Crew Factory skirt, my hunter boots and a pearl necklace. I was originally wearing a Burgundy vest but since it got warmer as we were there, I took it off. Next week I won't have to worry about that since the forecast is predicting snow which I am so excited about! It was such a fun day and I am definitely planning on going back very soon. Enjoy!

"All it takes is a flick of the wrist"

"Oh my gourds!"

Flannel | Skirt | Pearls | Bracelet | Hunter Boots | Ring (Similar)