Retail Therapy: Wear Now, Wear Later

It's busy season at work and although sometimes I just want to close my eyes and reopen them on a tropical island, (or Antarctica, I'm not picky), a little retail-therapy can be just as re-energizing. Especially when said retail therapy is during a sale! Nordstrom is having its Anniversary Sale on fall preview merchandise and I am having trouble editing my overflowing online shopping bag. Here is one of the outfits I am envisioning for now as well as for fall:


Joie "Marlo" Silk Blouse (now $145, after the sale $218)
Halogen Seamed Pencil Skirt (now $45, after the sale $68)
Sam Edelman "Truman" Pump (now $119, after the sale $179)
Rebecca Minkoff "Passport" Ostrich Embossed Flap Wallet (now $164, after the sale $245)
Marcia Moran Teardrop Agate Druzy Ring (now $129, after the sale $198)



I love the blue and yellow together (not to mention the texture differences!) and the jazzy patent pump and ostrich clutch are fun additions that make a statement but are neutral enough to let the druzy ring shine (literally!)....

What pieces are you looking for to wear now and in the fall? Any other sales I should know about (as my wallet screams in terror)? And I know I am not the only one who loves retail therapy...right?

Studly.

Despite the fact that I am deathly afraid of wear and tear on studded shoes, I am a big fan of them (as seen here). There are so many great heels out there that are encrusted with spiky or blingy studs that look amazing, but aren't very practical for me to wear out and about (especially since the move) so I have been on the hunt for day-appropriate looks with studs. It didn't take long to find some (thank you Sam Edelman for existing!) and the results are certainly tempting!

I love the quasi-louche luxe of this Sam Edelman "Adena" loafer:
This cento x cento Studded Oxford is adorable and looks super comfy:

Sam Edelman "Beatrix" flat. All I can say is Chanel-meets-Balmain in this shoe:
Are you proud of me for finding (sort-of) more practical shoes than yesterday?! hehe. Are you going to be wearing studs for fall, or are you over that pokey trend?
Happy Friday!