Easy Scoop Tunic Boden Sample Sale Haul

I have a long backlog of OOTD posts to share and I apologize for the poor quality of these mirror shots, but I wanted to share a quick update on how I fared at the Boden sample sale this weekend. I didn't score as big as last time (when I found TWO dresses and everyone else in my household went home with something) but I did leave with a new dress.

Specifically, I selected another Easy Scoop Tunic in one of the prints offered last season (still available on clearance here). I know the Easy Scoop tunic from recent current-season Boden shopping. The difference with this one from my bird print version is the "tall" length. I didn't realize I would ever be a "tall" in anything. But for this particular style, "tall" is my preference. I believe the added length makes it more campus- and workplace-friendly vs. the short, casual feel of the regular length. Although the clearance price of the dress on the website is higher than the sample sale price I paid, buying online gives the option of returning if necessary.

Currently, you can get 25% off and free shipping and returns over $50 with coupon code: 4U7B. If you are spending more than $200, use code 8G3K for 30% off. Happy Shopping!

Boden Sample Sale tomorrow in Pittsburgh!

Heads up, Pittsburgh shoppers! Boden is holding their semi-annual sample sale tomorrow at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, downtown. You can read my posts offering recaps and advice on this sale by going here and here.

And even better, you can get a $5 coupon to use at the sale by clicking here. Remember everything is final sale so choose carefully!

Cool Fall Wedding OOTD

I wore this Marc by Marc Jacobs lace Dita dress to a friend's wedding. Snow was predicted for that day so I was stumped over what to wear. I still have many of my dresses in a storage bin, going off the assumption that they're either from my past life or that they will fit my body oddly (since my bustline and waist are larger than they were prior to having a child). I spent a long time just pulling out "cold wear wedding appropriate" pieces and just seeing what zipped. Accordingly, I was running late because of this. So I never managed to pull out a wool coat, hence the casual (but necessary when outside!) trench.

From scrolling through my blog archives, I realized this is the first time I've worn the MBMJ dress since 2010 (as previously blogged here)! The brown/beige colorway still commands a surprising amount of money on Ebay due to its inclusion on Gossip Girl during the height of the show's popularity. While I still am fond of this dress, I don't find many occasions to wear it. The lace overlay and fabric beneath are kind of shiny and therefore it always feels a bit too "fancy" for daytime. But a wedding is the perfect occasion for fancy!

The wedding reception was held at the Edgewood Club which is a beautiful, historic venue in Edgewood, just east of Pittsburgh. I considered it for my own wedding but couldn't choose it due to size. I am always a bit sad when I can't bring Emilia to a wedding (since she has grown to love them!) but Chris and I enjoyed the night out alone. We had a great time dancing, eating, and hanging out with many friends that we don't get to see much these days.

Outfit details:
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dita lace dress
Burberry Brit trench
Spanx tights
Gucci wedges