Black Friday Sales Roundup 2016

Abercrombie// 50% off entire store

Amazon// Tons of great deals 

Ann Taylor// 50% off everything, code: CELEBRATE

ASOS// 20% off sitewide, code: GOGOGO

Banana Republic// 50% off one item, 40% off everything else. code: BRFIFTY, BRFORTY

Bergdorfs// 40% off Designer Sale

Club Monaco// 25% off $150, 30% off $250, 34% off $400, Extra 30% off sale, code: THANKS (check out my favorites in this post!)

Bloomingdales// $25 off every $200 you spend

Kate Spade// Surprise sale with over 300+ items

J.Crew// 40% off your entire purchase, code: HOLIDAY (the new arrivals are SO good) and even the coats are on sale-- I have this parka and love it!

J.McLaughlin// Fall sale, up to 40% off 

Lilly Pulitzer// Gifts with purchase (think jewelry and jewelry boxes), the new arrivals are gorgeous!

LOFT// 40% off everything, code: THANKS

Madewell// 25% off everything, code: THATSALE

Mark and Graham// 25% off your entire order, code: Friends

ModCloth// 20% off everything, 30% off $100+, 40% off $200+ code: FRIDAY20, FRIDAY30, FRIDAY40

Moon and Lola// 30% off sitewide, code: MERRY30

Neiman Marcus// Designer Sale up to 40% off 

Nordstrom// Major designer clearance (Manolos, Jimmy Choo, etc.)

Old Navy// 50% off everything-- now is the time to stock up on my favorite tees! 

Ralph Lauren// Save up to $325, code: TURKEY (my favorite cable cashmere is on sale!!!)

Saks// Designer sale up to 40% off

Shopbop// Up to 25% off your entire purchase, code: GOBIG16

Talbots// Black Friday Spectacular-- major sales on most everything!

Topshop// Up to 50% off select items

Tory Burch// 30% off your purchase of $250 or more, code: THANKS, up to 60% off sale items

Tuckernuck// 20% off everything, 25% off $500, 30% off $1000, code: GIVE20, GIVE25, GIVE30!

Kitchen Aid Nespresso Maker// Jeans//  Slippers// Cashmere Travel Wrap// Tortoise Bag

Hunter Boots// Pom Pom Hat//  Plaid Shirt (just $25!)// Tory Burch Boots

Cashmere Turtleneck (under $90!) 

Plaid Puffer Vest// Frye Boots// Plaid Bow Top// New Balance Sneakers

Above are some of my favorite picks from various retailers. Things like these Halle skinny jeans which hardly ever go on sale and are my favorite jeans in the entire world! There's also a great cashmere sweater that's under $90 and my all-time favorite cashmere travel wrap is on sale, too!

See My Gift Guides Here:

Under $50 

Plaid Shoes

Host/Hostess

Lately: Thanksgiving 2016 Edition

Pajamas// Curling Iron

Loving: I'm working on a post all about my hair. It's the most asked about question, so if you have any specific questions, feel free to leave them in the comments of this post and I will try my best to answer anything and everything!

Sale-ing: You guys. SO many sales! I'll have a comprehensive list of everything on sale later tonight, but for now, I'm sharing some of my favorites! I'm especially loving these booties which I have been eyeing, but now that they are on sale? #AddedToCart !

Abercrombie// 40% off entire store

Amazon// Tons of great deals (more launch as we get closer to Black Friday)

Ann Taylor// 50% off everything, code: CELEBRATE

ASOS// 50% off cold weather items

Banana Republic// 50% off one item, 40% off everything else. code: BRFIFTY, BRFORTY

Bergdorfs// 40% off Designer Sale

Club Monaco// 25% off $150, 30% off $250, 34% off $400, Extra 30% off sale, code: THANKS (check out my favorites in this post!)

Bloomingdales// $25 off every $200 you spend

Gap// 50% off everything, code: TGIF50

Kate Spade// Surprise sale with over 300+ items

J.Crew// 40% off your entire purchase, code: HOLIDAY

J.Crew Factory// 50-60% off everything

LOFT// 40% off everything, code: THANKS

Madewell// 25% off everything, code: THATSALE

Mark and Graham// Save up to 50% on sale items

ModCloth// 20% off everything, 30% off $100+, 40% off $200+ code: FRIDAY20, FRIDAY30, FRIDAY40

Nordstrom// Major designer clearance (Manolos, Jimmy Choo, etc.)

Shopbop// Up to 25% off your entire purchase, code: GOBIG16

Topshop// Up to 50% off select items

Tory Burch// 30% off your purchase of $250 or more, code: THANKS

Tuckernuck// 20% off everything, 25% off $500, 30% off $1000, code: GIVE20, GIVE25, GIVE30

William-Sonoma// Special Black Friday Deals 

Watching: GILMORE GIRLS REVIVAL TONIGHT AT 3AM ET!!!! Who else will be watching?!

Listening: NEW JOHN MAYER! You guys, I love John Mayer. Love love love. I love his new song: Love on the Weekend. The entire album comes out early next year and I cannot wait. Also, above you'll see my Christmas playlist embedded. It includes all of my very favorites from classics to pop!

Pittsburgh-ing: Loving one of the bridges lit up downtown for the holiday season! I snapped this pic during light up night last Friday!

Quoting: 'Dining with one's friends and beloved family is certainly one of life's primal and most innocent delights, one that is both soul-satisfying and eternal.' -Julia Child

From my family to yours, wishing you all a very healthy, happy, safe Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for my family and friends and for all of you that visit and support Summer Wind! Xo

Friendsgiving Details + Outfit + Lots of Sales

Peplum// Black Cords (on sale)// Earrings (similar under $100)

Plaid Pumps// Sunglasses// Cable Bracelets// Necklace (similar)

Tortoise Clutch

This past weekend, a group of friends got together for a Friendsgiving celebration! My friend Aly lives a floor below me, so we scheduled it where the appetizer portion was at my place and the actual dinner was at Aly's! It was nice to be able to split it up like that. I cannot tell you enough how much I love having people over/hosting. It's so much fun to prepare everything, make it look pretty, and enjoy drinks and food with good friends and family!

I did light snacks like meat and cheese, mini lox bagels, prosciutto and Boursin crackers, etc. Then I made garlic smashed potatoes and brussel sprouts to bring down to Aly's. I also made a cranberry moscow mule (which was delicious and looked so pretty with floating cranberries and limes!). First of all, I cannot tell you how impressed I was with how well Aly cooked her first turkey/stuffing/etc. Everything looked amazing and was delicious. 

We also ended up playing 'telephone pictionary'... everyone needs to play this because it is SO funny. We all laughed so hard. Click over to the description to find out how to play (all you need are pens and index cards)...would be so fun to play after Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday.

I threw on my favorite 'Throwback' playlist (it's a great one for any parties you may have coming up!) and put on a party outfit. It was a super casual night, so I wanted to make sure I was comfortable, but also wanted to still be festive! The peplum top I am wearing (runs TTS, I'm in a small) is one of my absolute favorite pieces! It fits like a dream, has a great 'V' back, and is under $100! I have worn it several times already and usually pair it with these black cords (which are currently on sale). 

I know it can be hard to dress for an occasion where it's too casual for a dress, but you still want to wear something a little dressier than jeans. I've pulled some of my favorite party pieces that I think would work well throughout this holiday season. I'm especially eyeing these stunning earrings and these sparkly shoes! And the plaid shoes I am wearing dress up and make any outfit more 'fun'!

If you are looking for more holiday party inspiration, definitely check out this outfit which I think is great for a work party! And if you're looking for a great dress, I've compiled some of my favorites in this post. 

I also wanted to let you know that there are some really great sales going on (yes, already!). I'll be back with all of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals starting tomorrow and throughout the weekend, so be sure to look for that. But there are still some sales already going on that are worth noting:

Amazon// Tons of great deals (more launch as we get closer to Black Friday)

Ann Taylor// 50% off everything, code: CELEBRATE

ASOS// 50% off cold weather items

Banana Republic// 50% off one item, 40% off everything else. code: BRFIFTY, BRFORTY

Club Monaco// Extra 30% off sale, code: WINTER16 (check out my favorites in this post!)

Bloomingdales// $25 off every $200 you spend

Kate Spade// Surprise sale with over 300+ items

J.Crew// 40% off your entire purchase, code: HOLIDAY

LOFT// 40% off everything, code: THANKS

Madewell// 25% off everything, code: THATSALE

ModCloth// 20% off everything, 30% off $100+, 40% off $200+ code: FRIDAY20, FRIDAY30, FRIDAY40

Nordstrom// Major designer clearance (Manolos, Jimmy Choo, etc.)

Shopbop// Up to 25% off your entire purchase, code: GOBIG16

Topshop// Up to 50% off select items

Tory Burch// 30% off your purchase of $250 or more, code: THANKS

Getting Holiday Party Ready (Giveaway!)

One of the things that I love the most about the holiday season is all of the parties and events that happen. So many excuses to get all dressed up! As much as I love lounging at home in my casual clothes, there is nothing I love more than dressing for black tie or a cocktail party! 

I had ordered the navy gown in the photos above for an event I have coming up and wanted to shoot it prior to actually wearing it to the event. I'm SO glad I tried it on a few weeks before because I realized I needed to wear something underneath the gown to smooth everything out. The dress is so clingy/form fitting and the low/open back threw me for another curve ball...what to wear underneath?!

Luckily, Maidenform had sent me their Smooth Foam Cup Slip. I tried it on and it was almost as if it was made for me! It's exactly what I needed. I really think this slip is something every woman should have in their arsenal. There have been so many times where I've put something on with weird straps/open backs, etc. and I am always at a loss as for what to wear underneath!

When you put the slip on, it looks like you're wearing a little black dress- it's tasteful and modest and sucks you in (but still super comfortable)! The fabric is quality but really thin so it doesn't add any extra 'bulk'. It also has removable straps that you can rearrange in 7 different ways and a super low back that doesn't get in the way of backless/open back designs.

I have tons of backless dresses because that is a style I love, so having the smooth foam cup slip makes me excited to wear my dresses more often and confidently. I now totally understand why celebrities and models are always wearing shapewear! Thank you to Maidenform for sponsoring this post, all opinions are my own. 

Giveaway:

Want to win your own Smooth Foam Cup Slip?! Simply leave a comment on this post letting me know what party or event you are looking forward to where you'd get use out of this slip! The winner will be chosen on Friday November 25th!