Remember my search for the perfect spring skirts a couple of weeks ago? (the shopping trip that was a fail.)
Well, today a pretty little coupon landed in my inbox from Ann Taylor for 40% off of your entire purchase. It’s a sign! I’m glad I didn’t find anything on that shopping trip because not only will there be more merchandise now, but now it’s all 40% off!
Here are some of the items I like from seeing them online (I’m sure the fitting room will help me decide if they’re a hit or miss, but for now, these are the items I like)
Cowl Neck Draped Dress (Color: Walrus)
Cotton Sateen Ruffle Top (Color: Navy or White)
Vertical Flutter Skirt
Cotton Sateen Drapey Skirt
That’s all for now…I have a hard time shopping online at Ann Taylor. It’s one of those stores where I feel like I need to be there to try things on and see all of the stock. There is not a ton of merchandise there that excites me right now…but hopefully I’ll find some cute items in-store.
I plan to go to the mall after work tomorrow to check out Ann Taylor’s sale…and maybe check what some other stores are offering.
What are your weekend plans?
By the way…I totally ordered the Brazil Butt Lift videos from BeachBody.com (they also sell P90X.)
As we all know, my P90X journey was a fail, so I’m hoping these videos are a little more manageable (plus they look FUN!). The trainer in these videos works with VS model Alessandra Ambrosio…and I think we can all agree she looks great!
Yeah, I wouldn’t mind getting my butt whipped into shape by Alessandra’s trainer.
Hopefully these videos will be just the thing to stay motivated and get results! I think I will eventually go back to P90X one day…but I’m just not ready right now.
xoxo,
Veronika.
oh veronika, i wish i new you were interested in the brazilian dvd set. i purchased mine from beachbody a few months back. i would've sent mine to you for free. i hope you like this series. it was a fail for me. i think the concept and exercises are great. however i couldn't get past the "cheese" factor of the instructor. his voice and weird faces were too distracting for me, even with the sound turned off.
what didn't you like about p90x? my dad did this series last year and got in amazing shape. i've decided that since the weather is turning lovely again that i'll be putting away my exercise dvd collection in favor of my love – running 🙂 best wishes on your bbl journey!
~robyn
Ooh, can't wait to hear how the butt lift works! Please post an update asap. Allesandra is insane–especially for being a mom! How do these women do it?!?! Giselle looks like nothing ever happened to her and she just gave birth-it's crazy.
robyn- aww I wish I would have known! based on the previews I can tell the guy is cheesy…but I want a nice butt so I might be able too look past it (I hope!).
P90X was just too intense for me. It was too much, too hard…6 days a week is just a massive commitment and some days it's over an hour a day of working out super hard. I think the videos are good, but just difficult.
thanks for your comment and have fun running! I wish I could run but I just hate it 🙁
andi- remember when Gisele said the birth of her child didn't hurt? I'm convinced she is superhuman…all the VS models seem to be!
I love all of your Ann Taylor picks, especially that skirt! If I weren't on a no-buy ban for a couple of weeks, I would totally give in!
I took advantage of some Ann Taylor 40% off sale a few weeks ago – I definitely got a few great pieces!
I really like the cowl neck dress you posted. I haven't worked in a year and a half and won't for at least another year – I hate not being able to buy cute work clothes!
I used to hate running too but once you get into it and start seeing improvement… its so rewarding! It also totally gets me into shape because it works out your calves, quads, hams, glutes.. and abs! I'm always in my best shape when I am running.
I doubt Gisele's words just like I doubt it when models say "the weight just fell off!" unless they really hopped her up on some drugs during birth, haha! Anyway- models livelihood depends on being extremely thin and toned- I hope you find luck with the new video but don't beat yourself up for not being just like a model, you have a life and job and you're beautiful just as you are 🙂
good luck with brazilian butt lift! I saw it too and was tempted to order it. I am a sucker sometimes. I have been contemplating ordering the p90x, are considering getting rid of yours? If so,maybe I can take it off your hands!!
I was also very excited for the AT 40% off sale! Like you, I know that I need to try their clothes on before I buy. I went to my local AT last night and picked up the "Wool Cardigan with Charmeuse Trim" in Light Ground Pepper. Even though it's wool, it's really lightweight for spring! I think the color is very versatile too.
I can't wait to see what you pick out when you go!
anon- my husband still uses P90X so I can't sell it, but craigslist has a lot of sets for much cheaper than online!
I am dying to find a real life review of the BBL…I stalk that damn infomercial on Directv like every single day. You have to post a review after a couple weeks.
AT is just too expensive for me. As a mother, I find it difficult to spend $90 on a cardigan even if it is 40% off when the predicted 4 year college education will cost upwards of $200K by time my kid is ready :::gulp:::
But your picks are cute, good luck with that.
200k!? is that a private university? I lived at home for college which saved me a lot of money!
I don't buy things from AT unless they are on sale. I don't thinnk 40$ is bad for a cardigan since I know I'll wear it a ton!
thanks for your comment Kristen…the 200K is freaking me out!!!
Thanks for the head's up!
I tend to go to Ann Taylor to look but I don't buy anything because nothing fits? Their petite sizes run big! I'm glad you posted about this. I just saw some adorable necklaces I fell in love with. I'd like to see how they look in person though. I'll be doing some shopping this weekend.