Striped Sweater Weather is Here!

Striped Sweater from Abercrombie

Fall is almost here…or if your like me it’s been here since September 1st- even if the weather does not want to cooperate. And this fall the most popular sweater- the striped sweater! Not surprisingly a lot of these sweaters are already sold out- because everyone is ready for fall too! Below are my favorite striped sweaters for every type of fall!

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Isabel Marant Etoile Plaid Coat Dupes

Isabel Marant Etoile Plaid Coat
Style: Gabriel
Colorway: Rosewood

The Isabel Marant Etoile Plaid Coat... a coat I coveted for many years until I bought one on sale last spring from Cettire. This coat has been around for awhile in the fashion crowd making it somewhat of a fall/winter fashionista classic. Plus, lets be real, anything plaid will always been “in” for fall/ winter because plaid/ checks are staple pattern for the cozy time of year. Below are my fav dupes for this coat!

*** Disclaimer: These are the best luxury sandal dupes for the Isabel Marant Etoile Plaid Coat. I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best dupes for the Isabel Marant Etoile Plaid Coat but does not try to be or directly replicate the coat. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

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5 Must Have Pieces from Sezane

It’s no secret that I absolutely adore Sezane and wish that my whole closet was made up of pieces from the brand but sadly thats not in the budget. With most pieces costing over $100, it makes sense to buy pieces that are staples and you will wear for years and years. Below are my 5 favorite pieces from Sezane that I would call Parisian staples.

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Best Nail Salons In Silicon Valley

This spring I went on a nail odyssey! I tried out different nail shapes, colors, and styles. I visited different salons in San Mateo County to find the best nail salons in Silicon Valley and I learned about the San Mateo County Healthy Nail Salon Program. The Program was launched in 2013 due to health concerns for nail technicians and customers exposed to hazardous chemicals found in nail salon products. Salons that are part of this program use less toxic products, safer practices, and better ventilation. Currently there are 15 salons that are part of the program in San Mateo County with more across San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties. Want to learn more about the San Mateo County Healthy Nail Salon Program? Visit smchealth.org/healthynails

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Dupes for the Sezane Achilles Sweater

This is the Sezane Achilles Sweater in Mottled Beige in an XS.

*** Disclaimer: These are Dupes for the Sezane Achilles Sweater. I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best dupes for the Sezane Achilles Sweater but do not try to be or directly replicate the Sezane Achilles Sweater. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

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The Best Luxury Sandal Dupes from Target for Spring/ Summer 2022

*** Disclaimer: These are the best luxury sandal dupes from Target for Spring/ Summer 2022. I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best luxury sandal dupes from Target for Spring/ Summer 2022.but do not try to be or directly replicate these shoes. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

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Gucci Rubber Mules Dupes

*** Disclaimer: These are Gucci rubber mule dupes. I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best dupes for the Gucci rubber mules (also called the Gucci rubber slide sandals) but do not try to be or directly replicate the Gucci rubber mules. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

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Classic Chanel Ballerina Dupes

My 3 Favorite French Brands: Sezane, Celine and Chanel

*** Disclaimer: I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best dupes for the Chanel ballerina (also know as the Chanel ballet flats) but do not try to be or directly replicate the Chanel ballerinas. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

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The Best Dupes for the Versace Medusa Heels (aka the Versace Bratz Heels)

The Versace Medusa Heel in Deep Fuxia Oro Ve

*** Disclaimer: I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best dupes for the Versace Medusa heels (aka the Versace Bratz heels) but do not try to be or directly replicate the Versace Medusa heels. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

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What You Need To Know About Sezane’s Archive Sales

My Thanksgiving 2021 outfit featuring two Sezane archive fines- the sand Tonio sweater and the white Nissa dress.

If you love that chic Parisian style, I am sure you have come upon the brand Sezane. Sezane is a French brand that makes beautiful, classic pieces and is a bit on the pricey side. Luckily for us fashionistas that like a deal Sezane has two archive sales a year- one in the winter and one in the summer. Read on to figure out what you need to know about Sezane’s archive sales.

What products go into the archive sales?

The archives sale are the items from the same season at least a year previous. So for example this winter 2022 archive sale (which it seems will be 2022 as Sezane announced they would start in January this year on their Instagram), will have items from fall/winter 2020 and older fall/winter collections. That means that any item that came out in fall/winter 2021 will NOT be in the winter 2022 archives sale. Also all the items that came out in fall/winter 2020 will not be in the archives sale, especially the popular items that sold out their

What is the discount?

The discount varies by how old the item is. Some of the more popular, newer items are barely discounted- sometimes only $10-$15. So for example if it is the winter 2022 archive sale the items with the least discount will be the sweater from 2020. The best discounts are on the older items- sometimes as much as 50% off. But for these items the stock is often very limited. (And the sizing on the older items is very different from the new sizing…which is a whole other issue!)

When do they start?

The start time of the archives vary every year so make sure to follow me on Instagram so you know when they are starting. Sezane has said that the winter archives for 2021 will actually start in January 2022. The summer archive sale normally starts in the end of June.

How do I access the archives sale?

The archive sale can be access from the App or the website. Both will shut down a couple hours before the sale and often do not work when the sale launches. Every year the Sezane app and website cannot handle all the people trying to shop so they routinely shut down. Be prepared to be frustrated. Also I try to access the sale on both the app and the website because I never know which is going to work!

So overall here is my advice…

Shop the sale but know that a lot of the hot pieces (which is likely what you want) will NOT end up in the sale. And even if they do those hot items will go quickly, probably before the sale even officially opens to people shopping the French version of the website. So if there is something you want on the website buy it now and save yourself the sleepless nights.

Want to read my tips and tricks for shopping the Sezane archive sale? Click here!