Chloe + Isabel Semi-Annual Sale + Clearance Summer 2017

Eeeekkkk!!!! The Chloe + Isabel semi-annual sale and clearance snuck up on me! I was over here trying to summer and boom, there it was. And in just one day, items are already flying off the shelf. I simply couldn't leave you, my lovely reader, in the dark! These are the best prices of the year.

As always, I have some lovely styled pictures for inspiration, recommendations from my jewelry box (lucky you, getting them at a deep discount!), and a little motivation...read on to the end!

Here are the must haves from this amazing sale:

1. The Hero Collection

I only recently discovered this cool, edgy, versatile collection and am not sure what took me so long! The semi-precious black stone and howlite combination is perfection. I think I was scared of the glass and tassel but they've grown on me. And the top layer of the convertible necklace is the only thing I brought with me camping and it went with every single top I brought.

Clearance is the perfect time to try something out of your comfort zone, if you're on the fence. Reminder: the tassels are removable!

Necklace on the left: Here
Right: Here
Matching bracelet (not shown): Here
Ring (not shown): Here

2. The Golden Lotus Statement Necklace

To me it's crazy to see pieces from the new collection marked down, but there it is. Don't be intimidated by this magnificent collar, it's much lighter and more delicate than you'd imagine. Maybe Golden Lotus isn't your style, but it really is a great time to buy statement pieces, the prices are unreal! But seriously, this one is awesome.

Necklace: Here
Matching wrap bracelet (not shown): Here

3. Anything Aventine

The only explanation I can come up with as to why they'd give away this statement necklace for $37 or it's super popular sister the convertible layered necklace for $35 is that everyone has one because it's stunning.

While I was writing this, the pendant sold out. I'm serious guys, if you see something you need, act fast.

Statement earrings (not shown): Here
Matching ring (not shown):  Here

4. A Convertible Necklace

Our signature style, and on sale! We do the hard work (perfectly match the layers), you wear it with everything! Each layer can be removed for a whole new look, and interchanges with layers from other pieces collections.

Medina Necklace: Here
Minaret (not shown): Here multi-color, Here in blue hues

5. Something Giftable

I gave this gorgeous pendant to my mom for Christmas, she wears it often. Green is something I've only recently discovered to be a neutral. It goes with so much, definitely capsule worthy.

We also have a candle for just $7, charms prices $4-11 (this is my fav), and even a few hair accessories like these, perfectly priced for your gift stash.

I could go on and on, but while I am, the styles are selling out! So I'll end on this note.

Need An Excuse to Shop the Sale?

If you're in my VIP group, you may have already heard about my fundraising efforts to help fund the Anderson's adoption of little Lian from China. This week only, I will donate 30% of purchase made through the Anderson Adoption Fundraiser Pop-Up. You can read more or skip shopping and donate Here.

Not only that, for every $50 spent in July, you'll be entered into a giveaway! Only catch, you have to join my VIP group to enter, but I promise you'll love it there anyway: Join Here.

Occasionally, one might see so many things they "need" that they start thinking about becoming a merchandiser for the discount. If this describes you, shoot me a quick email and let's talk. Find me at moderntypography@aol.com and read more on that subject Here.

Back to the sale, you can find it all Here! But for a very limited time. Be sure and stop back here and share what you love! And go!

Jane Grab Bag Fail and Relish Trading Group Win!

If you follow my blog you probably think my life is full of happy mail, but I'm just like everyone else. I like to try new things, sometimes things no one should really ever try. Even after they see tons and tons of bad reviews.

Jane grab bags are one of those things. But they suckered me in with the price tag, and we all do stupid things late at night. You know, when you are tired and you've had a bad day. You think, what have I got to lose?! Surely I'll like ONE thing from this mystery bag.

Nope, not even one. I can't really blame it on Jane. The bag came from White Plum. I'm not sure I can really even blame White Plum? Clearly, I'm the idiot here.

I always hate being negative about things, I know someone out there is going to get hurt feelings. But can you guys just let me vent a little and try and not take it personally? I know someone out there is going to love these clothes, own these clothes, love White Plum. But I just need to tell someone how disappointed I was, and it's your lucky day. I promise to follow it up with a happy Relish Clothing trading group hoorah. Deal?

Let me just start out by saying this deal, including shipping, cost me a whopping $12.98. So clearly, the price tag doesn't warrant a complaint. They promised 3 articles of clothing and 1 accessory, completely randomly chosen, and they delivered. $3.25 an item isn't bad, am I right? Especially if you happen to love 1 item. I'm not saying that happened, just a theory.

On a happy side note, something really fun that has come of all this clothing madness is getting to share and talk about clothes with my daughter. When things runs a little small, she often gets new clothes out of the deal. Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending on how you look at it), she doesn't like see-through clothes as much as I don't. For instance, this skirt.

Both #1 and I could forgive this terribly bright and cheery color scheme, but agree that neither of us were willing to show our behinds off to wear it. Even for $3.25. Technically this is the biggest win in the bag, because it fit both the girl and I (a small and a medium). The sheerness and length were a no go for me. My daughter couldn't even figure out how to wear it to the beach.

Looks like White Plum has a thing for this color. Somebody has to. Probably the same people that like awkward lengths in pants, and cuffed pants. And low waists. And heavy, thick, hot material for summer clothing.

I apologize, I should have told you to put on some shades before reading this.

I don't really have much to say about this next one.

It's also see-through. I'm wearing a camisole and full length black lysse leggings (Evereve Trendsend reveal coming soon!) underneath because no one wants to see what a woman in her 30s who has had 4 kids looks like with a sheet on.

*Obligatory ignore the mess and horrible photo comment (focus on the baby)*

Can you see how hard I tried to make this work? I even put on a belt for you. I didn't put much effort into the photography or cleaning though. I saved that for the Relish part of this reveal.

Be patient, it's coming.

Last are these earrings. I might have tolerated them, if I had pierced ears. But seriously, these aren't very well made. I wouldn't even gift them. I hope no one paid full price for these.

When I consider that nothing in the box worked out, was giftable or sellable, I start to wonder why I was willing to spend $12.98 on this. Was I expecting something high quality? Did I think it wouldn't be filled with things that no one else wanted? I had a Homer Simpson moment here.

I'm really glad I got the "need" to try a grab bag out of my system so I can get back to the companies and the brands I love, like Relish Clothing.

While I haven't been able to save up enough cash for a Relish box, I have managed to snag a few pieces off the Facebook trading group. This group has doubled in the last few weeks and I feel like I won the lottery being able to manage these steals. The ladies in the group sell and trade the items that don't quite fit or meet their needs for an average of $25 an item. I seriously can't believe such amazing pieces can be had at such prices! If you want to know more about these mystery boxes, please check out my full review here.

So naturally, since I've been wanting a pretty trench coat for ages, I jumped on this Ellison trench I'd been seeing in reveals. I'm not gonna lie, I was thinking, "It must be bad, this gal doesn't want it. Right?" But this lovely human being did say she didn't think the color was right for her skin tone, which I can totally relate to. I was thinking I might not be able to pull it off for that reason either. But I got to thinking, if I buy a dark trench and wear it over dark clothes, I'm going to look like I'm headed for a funeral every time I leave the house!

I think this blush/rose/magical color is going to go with EVERYTHING! And Ellison instantly became my new favorite brand.

I REALLY love fall. I am very, very ready for this heat to go away so I can wear that. And this.

My daughter and I took approximately 1 million pictures, but somehow managed to forget to take a picture of me wearing this. It's probably because it had already passed the hanger test.

About that, it's rather simple. It's how I decide if something I get in a subscription box or buy online is a keeper or a FSOT (For Sale or Trade). If I hang it up right away, chances are it's a keeper. Now you don't have to read about the capsule wardrobe or whatever. You're welcome.

Last, I simply adore this lovely thing, but it didn't fit me. Lucky #1 scored this beautiful Relish dress.

Aren't they pretty?

Did I mention I am able to score these gorgeous items for around $25??

Dresses should always have pockets. And people should always have someone to share clothes with.

And just like that, I totally forgot about my Jane grab bag fail, because obviously, overall, I won.