misosouper, a shopping blog

Speaking of animals trapped under plastic:  there’s no time like summer to line your walls with cool, serene floating fish.

I’m a little beaten down by winter at this point, aren’t you?  (And I live in Florida, which says something about either the weather this year, or my fortitude…probably both.)  And while most sales are unloading their winter merch, I’d rather shop spring–cheaply.  Here are my greatest hits from Urban Outfitters‘ new collection that will put spring in your step:

1.  Urban Renewal Leather Chain Strap Bag, made from recycled leather jackets in UO’s Philly studios; 2.  Colorblock Ruffle Dress; 3.  Ecote Border Print Voile Skirt, which could be possibly the easiest summer-bbq-bottom ever (note the elastic waist); 4.  Kimchi Blue Striped Sweatshirt; 5.  Lark & Wolff by Steven Alan Sailor Jumper (adult onesies are my definition of a spring fling); 6.  Matiko Nakia Sandal; 7.   Mirror/Dash Rolled Cuff Tee (from Kim Gordon’s new line… just ignore model’s bleached legs); 8.  UO Skyline Sunglasses, which perfectly capture our vintage eyewear moment; 9.   Silence & Noise Fleece Motorcycle Jacket; 10.  Serpentine Necklace, which was splashed all over UO’s catalog, because it goes with all of these pieces; 11.  Silence & Noise Chevron Tank, which would make a fantastic outfit paired with the necklace on the left and the shoes on the right (add skinny jeans, please); 12.  Jeffrey Campbell Crosshatch Platform, the actualization of fierce.

Here’s the thing about J. Crew’s sales:  they’re pretty much always happening, so you never have to worry about missing one, a la Nordstrom’s semi-annual sell-offs; they’re usually accompanied by some sort of coupon, either for free shipping or an additional percentage off, which can be be tracked down at  J.Crew Aficionada; and the sale section of their website is guaranteed to behave badly, which means non-sale/kids/men’s items will be filtered in with the women’s sale stuff, and half of the sale stock will be, well, out of stock.

I shopped the sale for us today, and because of the overwhelming amount of merchandise, I limited my price range to under $100, which led me to my beloved Quinn Cami, Matchstick Cords, and even some stuff for the guys.  And although I made a big effort to select items that had at least two sizes in stock, things can change quickly (see above), so make your purchase fast.

Long story short:  it’s an ongoing, deeply discounted treasure hunt.  To the patient, nimble-fingered, and eagle-eyed go the spoils.

1.  Wool Jersey Rosette Tank; 2.  Beachcomber Tunic; 3.  Cashmere Tunic; 4.  Men’s Cashmere V-Neck Sweater; 5.  Claudia Crackle-Metallic Pumps (the only item over $100, though not by much…can you blame me?); 6.  Men’s Fleece Deck Jacket; 7.  Herringbone Fiona Jacket; 8.  Merino Lea Cardigan; 9.  Poplin Kasia Blouse; 10.  Men’s Secret Wash Point Collar Shirt; 11.  Silk Chiffon Abigail Dress; 12.  Solid Crawford Blouse; 13.  Stretch Vintage Matchstick Cord; 14.  Mod Herringbone Mini; 15.  Quinn Cami; 16.  Men’s Shearling Scuffs.