Cool for the Summer {+ Labor Day Weekend Sales!}

So even though it won’t actually feel like fall in Charleston until Thanksgiving, probably, we technically say farewell to summer this weekend. That means I can squeeze in one last summer post before Labor Day, right? My goodbye summer outfit features some of my favorite seasonal trends – a Panama hat, mirrored sunnies, an off the shoulder top, and denim cutoffs. So before we delve into chunky sweaters, leather booties, and felt hats (okay, did anyone else just get really excited for fall clothes?!), let’s pretend summer never has to end.

I’m sure y’all recognized this top right away from the one and only Chiara Ferragni. She wore this floral off the shoulder top with its matching skirt at Coachella, and I was astonished (I’m dramatic) when I found out it was H&M. A couple months ago, I came across this top in a corner of the H&M outlet at Tanger for like $5, so clearly I went for it. Anything to be more like Chiara, amirite y’all? I paired the top with my go-to cutoff Levi’s (made from vintage mom jeans by yours truly!), a Panama hat, and these incredible rockstud sandal dupes for the perfect ~cool for the summer~ look.

To accessorize, I once again opted for my tortoise mirrored sunnies, then kept the rest minimal with my Daniel Wellington watch, a dainty Moon & Lola bracelet, and a few midi rings.

Summer, it’s been fun. Fall clothes and weather (please no more 100 degree days), I’m ready for ya.

Photos by Smith Photos + Ink

Now for the real reason you’re here – holiday weekend sales. Below is a breakdown of all the most important Labor Day sales, and some of them are pretty insane. Others, not so much. Once again, lookin’ at you, J.Crew – you are oh-so generous. As for the killer ones that I’ll be taking advantage of? Gap, Nordstrom, Loft, J.Crew Factory, Old Navy, and Madewell. See ya later, paycheck!

Labor Day Weekend Sales:

Aldo: save $25 off orders of $75 or more, or $40 on all purchases over $100.
Amazon: 25% off jewelry and watches with code EXTRA25OFF and 20% off clothing and shoes with code LABORDAY20.
Anthropologie: extra 30% off sale with code EXTRA30.
ban.do: 20% off the most fun accessories sitewide at ban.do with code BESTWEEKENDEVER.
Bloomingdale’s: save 20-70% on almost all sale and clearance items.
DL1961: up to 35% off select fall styles and an additional 30% off sale items.
Forever 21: select styles of outerwear for $21, save 30% off select tops and shorts, and purchase three beauty items for $10.
Gap: up to 40% off the entire site (9/3-9/5), save 40% off entire purchase (9/6-9/7).
H&M: up to 60% off select styles.
J Brand: 25% off all full-priced items with code WELOVER29.
J.Crew: 30% off your order of $125+ with code GETSHOPPING.
J.Crew Factory: 50% off everything, in stores and online.
Loft: 30% off new fall arrivals and an additional 50% off summer sale styles.
Lord & Taylor: a lot (like a LOT) of sales happening over there – buy one, get one 50% off on women’s dresses, select women’s denim from $39.99 to $59.99, 40-50% off fine jewelry, 30% off select ladies’ activewear, and more!
Lulu’s: today, 20% off summer faves with code 20Faves – the rest of the weekend is yet to be revealed!
Madewell: 30% off new essentials and already-reduced pieces with code YESANDYES.
Milly: extra 25% off the sale and final-sale items with code LABORDAY15.
Nasty Gal: extra 30% off sale.
Nordstrom: 40% off on clothing, shoes, accessories and more for women, men, and kids.
Old Navy: up to 60% off the entire store (!).
Revolve Clothing: up to 70% off dresses.
Show Me Your Mumu: up to 50% off sale and free shipping with code FREESHIP.
Splendid: 30% off select basics.
Tibi: extra 15% off on sale merchandise with promo code R29LD.
Topshop: up to 30% off selected styles.
Trina Turk: extra 20% off sale.