Mid October Update + Let's Talk Saving $$
+ shopbop sale picks if you feel like splurging
Hey everyone! October is flying by, right? Or maybe it’s just me. Anyways, excited to share newsletter #2!
I am planning on sharing this newsletter once a month, but I had some time and thought I’d send a second newsletter for October because I’ve been finding so many good looks for less lately! I also my top tip for getting $$ back in your pocket when you’re doing your holiday online shopping, because the site I use is having a great promo right now thru 11/16.
Looks for Less
The real thing:
Ganni top ($185) | Toteme Down Jacket ($900) | Me & Em Flannel Cargo Pants ($385) | Agolde Rona Shirt ($198) | Isabel Marant Hoops ($448) | Barbour Beadnell Waxed Jacket ($398)
vs….
The Look 4 Less:
Ganni inspired top ($29.99) | Toteme inspired coat ($199.99) | Me + Em Inspired cargo pants ($139.99) | Agolde inspired denim shirt ($88) | Isabel Marant inspired hoops ($6) | Barbour inspired waxed jacket ($249.99)
What I’d buy from the Shopbop Sale..
Let’s fantasy shop for a moment. I personally bought a couple pairs of jeans to try, as I needed some new pants but here’s what I would get if my budget was limitless…(and keeping my eye out as looks for less finds).
Code is STYLE for 15% off 200+, 20% off 500+, and 25% off 800+ if you’re feeling frisky (valid thru 10/19)
Two Tone Earrings | Straight Leg Jeans | Lightweight Waterproof Boots | Black Oversize Blazer | This hat to prove once and for all to my sisters, that I’m the best | Stitched Detail Sweater |
Next Up: Get Cash Back this Holiday Season
My best shopping secret - Rakuten.
If you do a lot of online shopping, you really should consider signing up for this cash back site. If you don't know what it is, this little blurb from the Rakuten site may help explain it:
Since our founding in 1997, Rakuten has helped shape the way people shop online, offering Cash Back, deals and shopping rewards on the world’s largest selection of products and services. To date, our 12 million members in the U.S. have earned over $1 billion in Cash Back at their favorite stores.
Click here to see more FAQs.
I always check Rakuten before I buy anything online and I've gotten a decent amount of cash back over the years (I've been using this service since 2005, back when it was called Ebates). Every store is different, and they offer double cash back for certain stores that rotate every week, and usually have some bonus cash back around big holiday shopping weeks/weekends like Black Friday, Labor Day, etc. They cut checks 4 times a year which you can have sent to you directly or deposited in your Paypal account (or donated to a charity of your choice). The store selection is great as well, they have everything from Target to J Crew, Madewell to Sephora. Over the lifetime I’ve been using it, I’ve gotten around $5600 in cash back rewards, not bad for just clicking an extra link (they also have a browser extension if you forget easily)!
If you click HERE to sign up you'll get a $40 bonus (thru 11/16), and I'll get that same amount in my account too. The bonus kicks in for us both when you become a qualified member (just spend $40 minimum at any store after clicking the link from Rakuten, within 90 days of signing up). That's a FREE $40 for you!
Do you use Rakuten already? I’m obsessed.
As a reminder, almost all links are affiliate links that I share and appreciate any purchases so much! It’s a small way for me to earn a bit of money for the items I find!
Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to see in this monthly newsletter - things you’re looking for, etc!
xo,
Jen