Fit the Bill: Ready for Springware

By LL in KC

I don't know about all of you, but I am ready for spring...R E A D Y! The last two days we have had teasers in KC - 67 on Thursday, 83 on Friday. And I wake up this morning to 38, windy and a 40% chance of snow. I mean, seriously?!?!

With the first day of spring just around the corner (Wednesday the 20th if you didn't know), I definitely have spring fever. Back in my college days, this fever would have been answered with a Spring Break trip to a warm climate. Since Spring Break is not happening for this working woman, I am left to pretend and shop for spring fashion in preparation for warmer days to come. You've heard of the show Doomsday Preppers on National Geographic? Well, I'm a Springday Prepper...hoarding spring fashion for the warmer temps.

Armed with a budget (totally necessary when heading out for crazy sale shopping), here are a few of the great sales that I will be hitting today:

LOFT has 40% off of everything today.

J.Crew Factory has 40% off Matchstick Jeans, 5" and 3" chino shorts, and dresses, and of course an additional 30% of all tops and 40% off all sale items. Don't have a J.Crew Factory near you? Online you can get an additional 30% off of everything!

The Limited has 40% off everything as well.

Madewell is offering an additional 20% off all sale items.

H&M is in the midst of its Midseason Sale, which could be very dangerous!

Old Navy has a good deal for those who don't want to leave the house today (perfect for those of you who are even colder than here in KC) - 17% off your entire order. Plus, all summer dresses are on sale for $15-$20.

Looking for shoe deals? DSW is offering free shipping this weekend.

Let's see how far my budget will stretch today!

Fit the Bill: Mint on a Budget

By: LL in KC

It's that time of year again...Shamrock Shakes are back at McDonald's for a limited time (until right after St. Patty's Day). Enjoying my first taste of minty goodness, I couldn't help but covet the awesome color of the shake. Yes, I've not only become a Shamrock Shake-aholic, but also a bit obsessed with the color mint. Here are a few of the awesome deals that I've recently found on mint-colored clothes.

Why not start at Target?!? This Mossimo Sleeveless Ponte Dress in Honeydew Green is perfect for spring and fits the bill at only $27.99.

Or how about the Basic Color-Blocked Skirt (with pockets) for only $24.99. (This one comes in petite and plus sizes, too!)

And who doesn't love a fitted blazer for only $29.95 from H&M?!?

Here is a cute mint striped scarf for only $6.95 at H&M.

H&M also has super skinny jeans in a mint acidy wash for only $19.95!

And Forever21 also has a cute Polka Dot Peplum for only $19.80.

And these adorable Scalloped High-Waisted shorts at Forever21 are only $17.80!

And how could I forget about shoes?!? Here is one of my favorite finds - only $89.95 Chinese Laundry Danger Zone pumps from Nordstrom.

But of course a necklace, too! There are a lot to choose from on Etsy.com, but this was one of my favorites:

{Buy it here}

So if you want to coordinate with your Shamrock Shake or pick out a cute outfit for St. Patty's Day that will easily work in your spring wardrobe, try one of these fitting options!