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BB's Weekly Link Round-Up: Memorial Day Sales Picks from $12

Shop amazing Memorial Day weekend sales!
1. Peplum Tee (just $14!) // 2. Tassel Earrings // 3. Mar y Sol Straw Bag (20% off, look for less here) // 4. Chino Shorts (just $12!) // 5. Salt Water Leather Sandals (6 colors) // 6. Self-Tanning Lotion


This weekend, I'm feeling inspired by all the great sales celebrating the unofficial start of summer!

But first...

Sydne Style shares 6 stylish Memorial Day outfit ideas.

College Fashion styles a denim mini dress for day and night.

Corporette rounds up the best online subscription boxes for your work wardrobe.

SHEfinds shares the best products for letting your hair air dry.

I baked these easy Greek Yogurt brownies this week and we all agreed they were fudgy and delicious!

Now for our sales round-up!

Memorial Day Weekend Sales

Target: Women's shorts start at just $12! I bought this pair.

Ann Taylor: 40% off full price styles with code SUMMER, plus extra 50% off sale styles

Abercrombie & Fitch: 40% off the entire store

Kohl's: Get $10 off $25 with code TAKE10. Good time to shop the trendy new k/lab line.

Old Navy: All tees, tanks, shorts and swim - 50% off!

Boden: 30% off with code 3Z9V

Nordstrom: The Half-Yearly Sale is going strong - save up to 40% until June 4th. See what I bought here.

Nordstrom Rack: Take an extra 25% off clearance

Have a great weekend, babes! xxBB




BB's Weekly Link Round Up: Party Like A Pineapple

Party like a pineapple with these fun fashions, home decor items and more inspired by everyone's favorite tropical fruit.
1. Pineapple Sandals // 2. Scarf // 3.
Key Chain // 4. Pineapple Dress // 5. Doormat (just $12.99!) // 6. iPhone Case // 7. Trinket Dish & Clips // 8. Pineapple Canister (just $10!) // 9. Pineapple Straw Bag // 10. Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub // 11. Pool Float (just $25!)


This week our writer Lauren attended a T.J.Maxx store opening in Tribeca with a special tour from celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, who said whimsy is the word for summer! Inspired by his advice, we've rounded up some of the best pineapple picks under $150 (because really what's more whimsical than a pineapple pool float?!)

SheFinds says this is the right way to remove scratches from sunglasses.

Well + Good shares creative and easy recipe ideas to shake up your lunch routine.

College Fashion shows us how to wear one pair of shorts three ways.

Sydne Style shares 10 summer shoe trends to try.

Corporette has tips on building a stylish work wardrobe at Boden.

Who What Wear predicts these will be the 8 biggest summer trends.

I requested a sample of this Burt's Bees Baby Nourishing Mineral Sunscreen and it's a hit! I put it to the test at the beach this week - for myself and two babes -and it worked great and left our skin feeling amazing, too. We were out in full sun about 2.5 hours.

Wow - did you hear the news? Coach bought Kate Spade in a $2.4 billion deal.

This is so cool: Target just announced a new 360-degree shopping experience on Target.com that allows visitors to shop realistic computer-generated living rooms styled with furniture and home decor available at Target. Read more about it here.

Enjoy your weekend!! xxBB



BB's Weekly Link Round-Up: The Best Mother's Day Sales and More

Shop Mother's Day sales for yourself or the women who inspire you.


College Fashion takes a crochet crop top from day to night.

I can't wait to try this Mediterranean Baked Salmon recipe from LEAFtv (it would make a yummy Mother's Day dish, too!)

Sydne Style weighs the pros and cons of investing in a Gucci belt.

Haute Pink Pretty shows off some cute and comfy shoes by Born.

And now for some amazing sales...scoop up something for yourself or for the women who inspire you! Happy Mother's Day weekend, babes! xxBB

Fossil: Take 25% off select items with code MOM25

French Connection: Take 30% off sitewide with code FC4MOM

Ann Taylor: Extra 40% off (almost) everything with code FORYOU

LOFT: 30% off sitewide with code LOVEMOM

Coach: 30% off select with code MOM17

J.Crew: Up to 50% off with code SHOPNOW

BaubleBar: Up to 30% off with code SAVE30

Shop Mother's Day Sales:



BB's Link Round-Up: Mother's Day Gift Guide Edition

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Fashion blogger Dianna Baros puts together the perfect guide with finds from just $5.99.
For today's link round up, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of great Mother's Day gift ideas starting at just $3! There might be one (or ten) items I'm hoping to get myself...

1. The Bouqs Fresh Flower Bouquet I've ordered from The Bouqs dozens of times and I've never been disappointed. They have the best prices (lots of options under $50), and beautifully simple, tasteful arrangements.

2. Ceramic Rainbow by Eloeil
I saw this rainbow pop up a couple times in my Instagram feed, and every time it made me smile. Now I kinda need it. It's delightfully imperfect, whimsical and original.

3. Mama Needs Some Coffee Mug
You guys loved when I posted this on Instagram, and it's not hard to see why! Treat mom to this fun mug and her favorite fuel.

4. Faux Leather Backpack
Every mom needs a stylish carryall. I made the switch from diaper bag to faux-leather backpack in the fall, and I'm never going back. You can carry everything you need and keep your arms free. The faux leather and streamlined design really elevate this look!

5. Porcelain Trinket Tray
This dish is adorable and functional for keeping mom's everyday jewelry safe and close at hand. And guess what you guys, Target has a near identical trinket tray in the dollar spot for just $3! I'll post the pic to my Instagram soon.

6. Thirty One Bits 'Amour' Necklace
I love dainty jewelry for everyday. Tell mom you love her with this chic necklace from Thirty One Bits, a company that gives back to great causes, too.

7. Shop Stevie Floral Top
Here's another company I discovered via Instagram and naturally now I'm obsessed. I love all their tops because they're casual yet special, like this floral peplum tee.

8. J.Crew Horseshoe Hoop Earrings
Get in on the hoop earring trend...er, or should I say, get your mom in on the trend with these minimalist hoops by J.Crew. You...I mean, SHE will wear them with everything!

9. Rifle Paper Co. Recipe Tin
Okay here's another item I totally spotted in the Target dollar bins! I think their knockoffs are $5. Whichever one you choose, moms who love to cook or bake will appreciate this lovely way to organize and store precious recipes.

10. LuMee iPhone Case
My sister bought me a LuMee case for Christmas and months later, I'm still in love and I still have not had to charge the case! I can't believe it either. It's not only great for selfies, it's also perfect for video calls to mom.

And because I'm oddly practical, what I'd also like for Mother's Day is this raincoat in olive, and this peplum tee (under $20).

Have a beautiful weekend! xxBB