Because walking the mall has got to count for exercise, right?
I just added a new page (see navigation bar above for “Sale Calendar“) detailing the biggest sales that major retailers do each year. Typically, these sales are called “Friends & Family” sales and they have the fewest exclusions. Let me know if there are any additional sales you’d like me to add to the page!
Hopefully this page will serve as a resource guide for 2014 and beyond to determine when a good time to purchase items that don’t typically get discounted.
Gosh, where have I been the past 2 weeks?! Time flies when you’re having fun. My Dad came to visit and I hadn’t seen him in over 9 months so I was really happy he was here.
It’s time for the Bloomingdales.com Friends & Family sale where a ton of stuff is eligible for 20% off!
Here are a few quick picks of some great deals.
Luggage
This Victorinox Spectra line is already over 50% off. Add in the F&F 20% discount and things are now 65% off!
This Delsey Helium Aero line is 60-80% off after the F&F discount. Delsey is known for their ultralight and high quality luggage. This set gets really good reviews on Amazon.
Another Delsey collection, this one is softsided. The Xpertlite collection is 68% off after F&F discount.
The Bloomingdales sale is also a great time to get things that don’t normally go on sale, such as a beautiful new handbag or coat.
And don’t forget… if you’re looking for a designer diaper bag, Bloomies also sells those!
Will you be shopping the sale? What did you get?
I was in Neiman Marcus last week and I stopped by the children’s section to take a peek at what was new and I found 2 new Rebecca Minkoff baby bags there that I haven’t seen before. Here’s some quick thoughts after close examination of the Kendra and the Logan.
Btw – Neiman Marcus is currently running a promo through August 19th on children’s purchases. With the code KIDSGIFT, you will get $50 off your $200 purchase! What great timing for these brand new bags!
First up is the Kendra baby bag. This bag was made of nylon and includes a change pad. When I saw the bag last week, it wasn’t up on the Neiman website yet so I think it is brand new. Nordstrom also carries this bag in a plain black nylon, also for $295.
I liked that the bag had a top zipper to keep items inside from falling out. I also love the elasticized and non-elasticized pockets that Rebecca Minkoff puts on all her baby bags. They are laid out in the same way as the Knocked Up bag. If I remember correctly, there is a horizontal zip pocket across the back and 4 pockets on the inside. There are also 2 exterior side pockets and an exterior horizontal zip. Because the bag is made from nylon, it is easy to wipe clean and it makes it very lightweight.
I didn’t love the size of the bag. The website lists it as 13 1/2″H x 17 1/2″W x 7″D and I just thought that the 7″ depth of the bag wasn’t enough. It just seems too narrow.
What initially drew me to this bag was the leather trim. You really don’t see too many baby bags that have any leather, which is too bad… because while nylon is very practical, I think leather is more durable.
The straps shown are just faux, as the closure is actually a magnet behind them. At first, I didn’t realize this and struggled to get the strap out and thought “this diaper bag is useless if I can’t get anything out of it!”. Thankfully, the designers realized that a magnetic closure was much more practical for Mommies and Daddies!
The bag also includes a change pad and has multiple wall pockets. If I remember correctly, they were in exactly the same configuration as the Kendra bag. There are also 2 exterior bottle pockets. What I really like about this bag is that it has a long strap. I find those to be so essential when you are trying to juggle your diaper bag, the car seat and open doors. When the car seat weighs about 10 lbs and your baby is 15 lbs… you start needing 2 hands to lift the carrier. You really start to appreciate the long cross-body straps during those times! The bag also has a hook closure for keeping it together, though I suspect things could still fall out even if the top flap is folded over.
I would say the size is the main negative for me. I prefer a larger bag and this one was a smaller bag with dimensions listed as 13″W x 12″H x 7″D.
Here’s a comparison on the same model.
Hope this quick review helps you decide if one of the Rebecca Minkoff diaper bags is right for you!
It’s time for the semi-annual Gap Friends & Family sale! Everything on the website is 35% off and everything in store is 30% off with code GAPFRIENDS. If you are lucky enough to have received an invite with a unique code, you can get 40% off both online and in store. However, my understanding is that those codes were given to employees to hand out personally.
Sale ends on Sunday, August 11th. There is free shipping for orders over $50 and free returns if anything doesn’t work out!
I think I might be all shopped out for myself after the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, but my little girl is growing out of all of her 6 and 9 month clothes, so she’ll need some new things for the Fall. 🙂 Here are a few of the items I’m thinking about ordering!
How cute is this bow print onesie?! I also love that it looks like a regular shirt rather than a onesie that is tucked in. I like having my little one’s tummy covered so these are perfect.
I don’t like putting my baby in real jeans yet, so I love the look of leggings and jeggings. These are made a little more special by the cute bow at the bottom.
I love the whimsical owl print on this top! The sleeves are also cute with a bit of shirring and a seam at the elbow to make them almost like a bell sleeve.
Will you be shopping the Gap F&F sale? What are your picks?
Cake Lingerie will be featured on Zulily on Wednesday, August 8th. I reviewed the Toffee nursing bra here. Don’t know what the pricing will be like, but I would expect that it will be at least 25% off.