Every weekend I struggle with the tough decision of taking some time for myself and going to barre class or going for a drive with my son & hubby to get bagels/donuts to eat by the beach. Most of the time, donuts win. This Fabletics dress is perfect for throwing on in a hurry for weekend errands. Cute + Comfy = Yes, please. Fabletics athleisure wear has been knocking it outta the park lately.

P.S. Check out my other Fabletics picks from October and November. To learn more about Fabletics and/or to become a VIP member, click here.

Outfit Details: Yukon Dress c/o Fabletics, Steve Madden Quilted Slip-ons, Lucky Llama Trucker Hat, Tory Burch Aviators & Sally Hansen “Pat on the Black” Polish.

WEEKLY LINKUP: Feel free to link up your fashion related post below. All I ask is that you please link back to The Stylish Housewife within your post. I can’t wait to see what you’re wearing!

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So…I did a little Black Friday & early Cyber Monday shopping. Mostly for gifts for others, but I couldn’t help snagging a few things for myself too. Last night I got an early Cyber Monday shopping code from Forever 21 and bought myself this jacket. Although after I bought it, I fell in love with this one too.  Also fell in love with this faux fur jacket and this lace dress (I’ve got a perfect slip to go under it). Get 21% off + free shipping w/ code CYBER21 today only.

I also shopped the Shopbop “Buy More, Save More Sale” and snagged these sunglasses that I’ve wanted forever. Also finally got this belt. And thank goodness I shopped as soon as the sale was announced because it is now sold out in silver (still available in gold). I saved 15% off my total purchase with code GOBIG15. Sale ends Monday Nov 30th at 11:59pm PST.

I also bought this necklace and this necklace and got 30% off with code BLACKMONDAY. Sale ends Monday.

BUT MOST IMPORTANT:

Apparently feedburner has officially gone kaput. I know it’s been a long time coming but it has been working just fine for years so I left well enough alone. Unfortunately I just got news from a reader that my email subscribers have been repeatedly receiving duplicate emails including old posts. I am currently working on getting all of my subscribers moved over to a new email service but in the meantime, I haven’t been able to figure out why my feed is stuck. So please bear with me for the next few days as I try to fix this issue (which is completely over my head). If you have a moment, please update the url in your RSS feed reader to my blog feed url: https://www.thestylishhousewife.com/feed/. Or follow along using Bloglovin’. Hoping to get this all figured out soon! Thank you for your patience!

Last week I attended an exclusive style tour at the newly renovated Westfield UTC Mall in San Diego. Myself and a handful of other local fashion bloggers/stylists were invited to a luncheon with special guest celebrity stylist Jill Lincoln – of the styling duo Jill and Jordan. Jill’s clients include Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Garner…just to name a few. It was so fun to pick her brain and get some behind the scenes info on the day to day tasks of a celebrity stylist! After lunch we were then taken on a tour of some of Westfield UTC’s newest retailers including Vera Bradley, Warby Parker, Seafolly and TravisMathew.

A little backstory for you: I used to work across the street from this mall and used to eat lunch at the food court almost every single day. But after deciding to quit my job to become a stay at home mom, I had literally not even stepped foot in this mall in over five years! FIVE YEARS! I honestly can NOT believe all of the renovations and what’s even more shocking to me is that they aren’t even done. The full expansion won’t be complete until 2017. San Diego friends…have you been to UTC lately? And if so, why haven’t you told me how awesome it is now?!?! LOL. Since I’ve started blogging, I’ve become an almost exclusive online shopper, but there is something to be said for actually walking into stores and seeing the articles of clothing in person and trying them on!!! I realize this must seem like I’m going on and on about a mall but I was (am!) in shock at all of the changes. In a good way! Also, I think I need to get out more…LOL.

I also wanted to share a little more about the retailers we visited. I think of myself as a pretty informed shopper, but I have to be honest. Of the four stores we toured, I was only familiar with Warby Parker! Insert monkey emoji covering his eyes. I figured if I wasn’t familiar, maybe you aren’t either. Here’s the scoop:

Vera Bradley: While on vacation in 1982, the co-founders of Vera Bradley noticed the lack of feminine luggage and Vera Bradley was born. With a HUGE selection of prints/styles, there is something for everyone in this charming store. Their newest arrivals are the quilted leather bags you see in the pic above but each bag is lined in one of Vera Bradley’s signature prints so there is always a pop of color in each piece. We were each sent home with the buffalo check print scarf which I’ve already worn on the blog (see it here).

Warby Parker: Adorable glasses that are AFFORDABLE (starting at just $95)! Plus for every pair they sell, Warby Parker donates a pair to someone in need. I am in LOVE with the Lovett glasses as well as the Grace glasses. The Lovett’s are on my personal Christmas wishlist this year!

Seafolly: Swimsuits GALORE. Also, Gigi Hadid is their spokesmodel. Need I say more? But don’t you worry, they have suits for women of all shapes & sizes. Not only do they have a huge selection, but all of their swimsuits are lined (which I appreciate!).  Oh, and I’m in love with their kaftan cover-ups.

TravisMathew: Cute activewear for the dude in your life. My hubby doesn’t play golf so he got a real kick out of the “Golf Sucks” tank I brought home. But in all seriousness, their store is like a playground for adults/kids alike. Ping pong ball table, video games, claw game & ipads available for the kids to use while you shop. I also heard a rumor that you can sip on wine while you shop. Heck yeah. Plus, the clothes are way more attractive/stylish than the baggy khaki’s & polo’s you’re used to seeing on golfers.

If you haven’t been to Westfield UTC mall in a while, definitely stop by and check it out. They are also having special “Winter Nights” every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas. Free fun for the whole family!

P.S. DON’T MISS MY BIG LIST OF BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY SALES HERE.

AG Adriano Goldschmied, agjeans.com 

30 percent off everything with code AGTHIRTY (11/26-11/30)

Amazon,  Amazon.com

30 percent off select clothing , shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches sold & shipped by Amazon w/ code 30BLACKFRI (11/26-11/27)

American Apparel, Americanapparel.com

Black Friday deal: 50 percent off sale items that are already 50 percent off

Cyber Monday deal: 35 percent off everything

Ann Taylor, AnnTaylor.com

Black Friday: 50 percent off everything w/ code: CELEBRATE

Anthropologie, Anthropologie.com

25 percent off everything w/ code SHOPTOIT (11/27-11/30)

Aritzia, Aritzia.com

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal: Up to 50 percent off all merchandise

Armani Exchange, ArmaniExchange.com

Black Friday deal: 30-50 percent off storewide

ASOS, Asos.com

Black Friday deal: Up to 60 percent off casual wear (11/24-11/26) w/ code BLESSED

Avon, Avon.com

Black Friday deal: Receive free shipping plus 20 percent off purchases of $40 or more, and a train case of travel-sized items with purchases of $65 or more using the code BLACKFRIDAY

Bailey, Bailey44.com

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal: 44 percent off everything

Baublebar, Baublebar.com

30 percent off w/ code THX + free shipping through 11/29

Banana Republic, Bananarepuplic.gap.com

Black Friday: 50 percent off sweaters and 40 percent off the rest of your purchase, restrictions apply. (11/26 – 11/27) with code: BRFRIDAY

ban.do, Bando.com

Black Friday deal: 25 percent off site-wide through Dec. 1

Cyber Monday deal: Receive free shipping plus 20 percent off your purchase of $40 or more, and a tote filled with top-rated products with purchases of $65 or more with code CYBER2015

BCBGeneration, bcbgeneration.com

50 percent off everything + free shipping

Birchbox, birchbox.com

Black Friday deal: Spend $35 or more on subscriptions or full-size products at Birchbox.com and use the code BIGDEAL for 25 percent off your order. Aces will use the code ACESONLY for 30 percent off

Cyber Monday deal: Spend $35 or more on subscriptions or full-size products at Birchbox.com and use the code PARTYON for 25 percent off your order, Aces will use the code ACEDIT for 30 percent off.

BlueFly, Bluefly.com

up to 80 percent off sitewide

Boden, Bodenusa.com

30 percent off + Free Delivery and Returns over $49 with code 7J4Z at checkout (11/27-11/30)

Club Monaco, ClubMonaco.com

Black Friday Weekend Event: 25% off $150+, 30% off $250+, 35% off $400+ with code: THANKFUL

Dolce Vita, DolceVita.com

Black Friday deal: 20 percent off all sale items with promo code BLACK20

Cyber Monday deal: 20 percent off all sale items with promo code CYBER20

Dorothy Perkins, DorothyPerkins.com

Up to 30 percent off everything + free shipping on orders over $50 w/ code: DPSHIP50

Easy Spirit, Easyspirit.com

Early Bird Event: 30 percent off everything

Black Friday deal: Buy one, get one 50 percent off

Cyber Monday deal: 50 percent off boots and booties, up to 60 percent off everything else

Endless Summer, Shopendlesssummer.com

Black Friday deal: 25 percent off entire site, 50 percent off sale items, through Dec. 1

Express, Express.com

50 percent off everything + free shipping (11/25-11/27 at noon)

Fabletics, Fabletics.com

Black Friday deal: New VIP Member Offer, First outfit only $25 + Free Shipping

Flash Tattoo, Flashtat.com

Black Friday deal: 50 percent off select packs with code FLASH50 through Nov. 30

Forever 21, Forever21.com

Up to 70 percent off select styles.

For Love & Lemons, Forloveandlemons.com

Black Friday deal: 25 percent off of everything, no restrictions. Promo code will be on ForLoveAndLemons.com when the sale starts on Thanksgiving Day at 9 p.m.

Cyber Monday deal: 25 percent off of everything, no restrictions. Promo code will be on ForLoveAndLemons.com when the sale starts on Thanksgiving Day at 9 p.m.

Gap, Gap.com

Black Friday deal: 50 percent off entire purchase through Nov. 28 code: GAPFRIDAY

Gilt, Gilt.com

Black Friday deal: Free shipping starting at noon Thanksgiving Day, through Nov. 30

Guess, Shop.guess.com

Black Friday: Up to 50 percent off + Free Shipping

H&M, Hm.com

Black Friday (online only): Deals from $4.99+ plus free shipping w/ code: 3265 through 11/28.

Jcrew, Jcrew.com

Black Friday: 30 percent off everything plus an additional 40 percent off w/ code: HOLIDAY through Nov 29th.

Jcrew Factory, factory.jcrew.com

50 percent off everything + free shipping on orders over $50 w/ code: SHIPGIFTS

Juicy Couture, Juicycouture.com

Cyber Monday deal: 60 percent off at JuicyCouture.com. Use promo code CYBER60.

Justfab, Justfab.com

Black Friday (3 days only): New VIP member exclusive – get 75% off your first item.

Kate Spade, KateSpade.com

Black Friday: 25 percent off your entire purchase w/ code: MERCI (exclusions apply)

Kendra Scott, Kendrascott.com

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal: 15 percent off everything w/ code SALE15

Kohl’s, Kohls.com

Take an extra 15 percent off w/ code TURKEYTIME through 11/27.

LOFT, Loft.com

Black Friday : 50 percent off almost everything (a few exclusions apply) w/ code: CORNY. Ends Fri, Nov 27 at 3am EST.

Lord & Taylor, Lordandtaylor.com

Black Friday: 20 percent off regular and sale priced items w/ code: THANKS. $20 off your $150+ purchase online only plus free shipping on all orders w/ code: BONUS

LuLu’s, Lulus.com

Black Friday deal: Up to 90 percent off site-wide through Nov. 30

Cyber Monday deal: 40 percent off sale items

Macy’s, Macys.com

Free shipping at $50 plus extra 20 percent off w/ code: THANKS. Other Black Friday deals: 60 percent off women’s wool and down coats, 30-50 percent off impulse contemporary apparel (Lucky Brand, Kensie, RACHEL Rachel Roy and more). Exclusions may apply.

Madewell, Madewell.com

25 percent off your entire purchase w/ code: CALMDOWN (11/24-11/29)

Marc Fisher LTD, Marcfisherfootwear.com

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal: 30 percent off select full-price items w/ code: THANKS30 (ends 11/29)

Modcloth, Modcloth.com

Black Friday deal: 40 percent off select styles

Cyber Monday deal: 25 percent off the entire site

Nasty Gal, Nastygal.com

Extra 30 percent off sale items, plus 30 percent off select black styles

Neiman Marcus, NeimanMarcus.com

Black Friday (online only): $50 off select regular priced purchases w/ code: THANKFUL

Nine West, Ninewest.com

Black Friday deal: 50 percent off all boots and booties, up to 50 percent off everything else. Extra 20 percent off purchases of $125+.

Nordstrom, Nordstrom.com

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal: up to 25 percent of select items through 11/30. As always, free shipping + free returns.

Nordstrom Rack, Nordstromrack.com

Extra 30 percent off all clearance items (online only)

Old Navy, Oldnavy.com

Black Friday deal: 50 percent off entire store through 11/27.

Rag & Bone, Rag-Bone.com

25 percent off everything w/ code: BF25 (11/26-11/27)

Revolve Clothing, RevolveClothing.com

New Markdowns – Up to 80 percent off sale items. Also, take an additional 20 percent off w/ code: BLACKFRIDAY20

Shopbop, Shopbop.com

Black Friday/Cyber Monday: Buy More, Save More sale going on now through 11/30. Save 15 percent off orders of $250+, save 20 percent off of orders of $500+, save 25 percent off of orders of $1000+. Use code GOBIG15 at checkout.

Sole Society, Solesociety.com

Cyber Monday deal: 30 percent off everything

Soludos, Soludos.com

Black Friday: 25 percent off all orders + receive a free gift w/ code: CHEERS

Sports Authority, Sportsauthority.com

Black Friday deal: 25 percent off select men’s, women’s, and kids’ Nike Apparel and shoes, Under Armour fleece, shoes, and cleats

Target, Target.com

Black Friday ad available online. Cyber Monday deal: 30 percent off select apparel, accessories, and shoes, additional 15 percent off with code CYBER15

Ted Baker, Tedbaker.com

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal: Up to 50 percent off at Ted Baker in stores and online (11/27-11/30)

ThingsRemembered.com

Black Friday: Buy one get one 50 percent off entire store. Cyber Monday: 20 percent off everything, plus free shipping

TOBI, Tobi.com

Black Friday (two days only): 50 percent off sitewide w/ code: THANKFUL50

Tommy Hilfiger, usa.tommy.com/shop

40 percent off sitewide w/ code: BFSALE through 11/29

Topshop, Topshop.com

Up to 50 percent off select lines.

Yoox.xom, Yoox.com

Black Friday: 25 percent off site-wide or 30% off using the app or mobile site (mobile offer ends 11/28 at 9am EST)

Zara, Zara.com

30 percent off entire collection + free shipping & returns

PLEASE NOTE: MORE SALES TO BE UPDATED AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED. ALSO, THIS LIST HAS BEEN COMPILED USING SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE. BUT PLEASE CHECK THE SITES BEFORE MAKING ANY PURCHASES TO CONFIRM CODES/DEALS HAVEN’T CHANGED. HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

Last week I was killing time before picking eep up from school and decided to stop by my fave local clothing boutique. I hadn’t been in a while so I was like a kid in a candy store browsing all of the new arrivals. But just as I was walking into the fitting room, I caught a glimpse of this dress on a mannequin and it was love at first sight! Not only is the print amazing, but I love the button-up back and especially love the high neckline. Plus, it was perfect for a blogger event that I attended last week (more on that coming to the blog soon!). So, yeah, it was definitely meant to be for me and this dress.

Outfit Details: Knot Sisters Dress (I bought mine at Swirl Boutique), Forever 21 Booties, Target Felt Hat & Madewell Bracelet

P.S. SALE ALERT! SALE ALERT! SALE ALERT! SALE ALERT! SALE ALERT! SALE ALERT! SALE ALERT! SALE ALERT!

SHOPBOP is kicking off their “Buy More, Save More Sale” starting today Tues, Nov 24th and runs through Nov 30th. This sale is HUGE because it includes full-price as well as sale items! This is the perfect time to shop for all of your holiday gifts! Please note that some brand exclusions may apply.  Just use code GOBIG15 at checkout and save:

15% off orders of $250+
20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $1000+

SHOP MY DRESS AND MY FAVORITE SHOPBOP ITEMS BELOW:

*linking up with The Pleated Poppy and Mix & Match Fashion.