Cyber Monday Item of the Day

Happy Cyber Monday, Oakies!  Ah, the joys of having a day carved out simply for stores to take your money. Cute and cheap things are hard to come by these days (thanks, recession), but with Cyber Monday deals floating around cyber space today, you're bound to find one or two items that are worth your while. 

Take this long sleeve tee from the LOFT. Everything today is 50% off. Yes, everything. And if you like comfy and chic, then this shirt is muy perfecto for you! Happy shopping peeps!

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Slub Cotton Tiered Long Sleeve Tee

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Black Friday Item of the Day

Hello friends! How was your Black Friday?? I hope eventful and lucrative!

How was mine you ask? FREAKIN AWESOME!

I didn't go hog wild or nothin --just a few skirts, some accessories, a cardigan. Ya know-- same old, same old!

I shall share with you one adorable purchase from Macy's that I am positively smitten for and am going to make today's item of the day, because it's stupendous. It's a unique skirt from Rachel Roy in that the whole top of the skirt is crocheted sweater material and the bottom half is chiffon and ribbon pleating. I know it may look a little weird to some of you, but it's SO adorable on.

Please take a moment to fall in love... then purchase!

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WANDERER SKIRT

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Dainty Item of the Day

Remember that pink and silver post I did a couple of weeks back? Well, I found the prettiest pink dress in the whole wide world, courtesy of ModCloth. The pleating makes the dress romantic and dainty and the silver beading along the collar really glams the dress up in a sophisticated way.

Now, I'm not the kind of girl that walks around in such stark pink pieces, so I advocate taming this piece with a silver cover-up (blazer, cardigan), or you can stay safe and just pair it with black in the winter and ivory/white in the summer. Yay for versatility!

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Spirited Spirits Dress

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Black Friday 2011!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

This is by far one of my favorite holidays of the entire year; family, friends, good food, a parade, football and SALES!  This is my Olympics, the time of year where my shopping skills are put to the test and my ability to get the best bargain shines. I will take GOLD (or rather I may buy gold while it's on sale).

I shall take you on this journey with me and post all the major sales for you fashion freaks out there just like me.

• Starting Wednesday, November 23, Gap is having a 60% off sale almost everything in the store. That's freakin awesome. UPDATE: Today, THanksgiving Day, get and extra 20% off already 60% off prices with code GAPTHANKS online nly!
• At Old Navy you can print a coupon online for 10 dollars off a purchase of 50 or more on top of some already door buster deals. Follow the link for the coupon Old Navy Coupon
•  Macy's is having super sales with an additional 15% off coupon and a $10 off a purchase of $25 or more to be used on either Friday or Saturday. Follow the link to the catalogue where you can print the coupon Macys Black Friday Catalogue and Coupons
• Lord & Taylor is having a huge sale with a 20% off coupon (25% off fine jewelry) and an additional one-time use $20 off shopping pass (on a purchase of $40 or more) from 5 AM to 1 PM. Follow the link to print out the savings passes Lord & Taylor Savings Passes
• Bloomingdales is having their Big Brown Bag Sale with 25%-40% off merchandise (20%-65% off Home items and 50% off fine jewelry).
• Both Ann Taylor and Loft has 40% everything in their store.
• New York and Co. is having a huge sale with 50% off everything in the stores through Sunday, November 27.
• At Lulu*s online use the code BLKFRI to get 15% off starting Wednesday, November 23.
• H&M will be having $5 fashion finds, and Forever21 will be having their Yellow Tag Deals.
• Urban Outfitters has free shipping on all online orders, and they are having a huge in-store sale as well.
• JCPenny is also have rockbottom prices, and there are three different coupons as well. Follow the link to see the flier with the passes JCPenny Savings Passes
• Express is having a Buy One Get One sale and is having sitewide 40% off.
• Anthropologie is having 25% off merchandise.
• Tis the season at ModCloth (online) where merch is 50% off, including some new arrivals!

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Avant Item of the Day

I am so smitten with this item of the day!

Before you get all up in my face about this looking like a doily, take a moment to reach beyond your comfort level and embrace avant garde. Sure, this top is not conventional, and wear it alone, and you're bound to get a few whistles from the construction guys (but that'a blog of a whole different color). Lucky for us, this model took the liberty of layering a long-sleeved top underneath, thereby giving you the perfect visualization of the awesomeness that is this cutwork top. I know this won't necessarily appeal to all of you, but I say let your freak flag fly!

The scalloped edge work is exquisite and it really is a statement piece that can va-va-voom up an outfit without getting too scandalous. LOVE IT.

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ASOS Cutwork Top

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OAKie Tip Item of the Day

So I originally had another Item of the Day picked out for today, but thanks to a loyal and faithful follower (holla @ Elisheva!) I will post the tip she sent me as today's item.

Now, because you are all frum Jewish girls, I am going to assume you got no less than 3 different emails today from Gap, Banana and Old Navy informing you of their 35% off sale today. Use promo code MERRY at checkout for the discount. This wear-all skirt is perfect for casual everyday use (and by "everyday", I mean every single day) and it's a pencil skirt so it's super flattering for every figure.

Now everyone go buy it and don't forget to thank Elisheva!

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Women's Jersey Pencil Skirt

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Holiday Item of the Day

Who said the gentiles had to have all the fun? If there is anything we Jews know how to do, it's party! Therefore all holiday attire is as applicable to us as much as it is to any other. Imagine walking into a Chanukah Party and lighting up the room (pun intended) with this sequin number. 

It's more unstructured, so you can count on it to hide a multitude of sins...including the thirty latkes you ate. But you had applesauce with them, and that's practically health food, so all's well that ends well!

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Matty M Sequin Vest

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Modest Hollywood

So. Many. Favorites. Just can't choose! Jessica Alba rocks the comfy chic; I would like to live in her outfit. Faith Hill and Charlize Theron are white hot, Natasha Bedingfield and Nicole Richie stellar and classy in bright hues, and Emma Stone is a neutral goddess! And J-Hud and Jessica Biel are fierce in black. Don't make me choose, people!

I will have to concede though and give my OAKie award this week to just two ladies: Jessica Alba and Emma Stone! Mazal tov! (This means nothing).

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Jessica Alba

This is my favorite, favorite, favorite outfit! It could be the rockin bod, the fabulous coif, or the stunningness that is Jessica Alba, but I want this outfit in a bad kind a way.

Charlize Theron

Can she do no wrong? Being the most beautiful blonde since Grace Kelly probably doesn't hurt.

Emma Stone

One of my favorite ladies in Hollywood looking nothing short of perfection! This outfit is chic, sophisticated, and covered. LOVE IT!

Laura Bush

Classy lady. I wouldn't wear it myself, but I love this woman.

Amy Adams

Faith Hill
That hair is super pageant-y--emphasis on the super--but that's country for ya. 

Natasha Bedingfield

Mia Wazikowski
Slightly too hipster/vintage-y for my taste, but modest is modest.

Evan Rachel Wood

Nicole Richie
She is so awesome--emphasis on the awesome--but that's true style for ya.

Brooklyn Decker

Salma Hayek

Anna Farris

Jessica Biel

Nikki Reid

Jennifer Hudson

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Shiny Item of the Day

Today's item is super shiny but sophisticated. It can be worn over another shirt or, if you are comfortable showing some elbow, you can wear it as is. The cape blouse (check out the back of the blouse) is just perfect for shabbat and has such a pretty print that you almost can't say no to it! 

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Jaloux Cape Blouse

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Floppy Chic

Hats! I love them. I really, really do, and that's why I am doing a post about them. Obviously hats are very frum-friendly for the married folk, but I have such a crush on floppy hats lately, that I feel compelled to post about it and share with both single and married ladies alike.

Floppy hats exude pure effortless chic and make you look and feel like a million-trillion-bajillion dollars (that's a true fact--I tried one on in the store).

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stevie floppy hat with cutouts by San Diego Hat Company

Chain Floppy Hat

ASOS Cut Work Brim Floppy Hat 

Gap Floppy Hat

RAG & BONE Rust Floppy Brim Fedora Hat

RALPH LAUREN Floppy Wool Hat with Feather Band

Felt Floppy Hat

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Stunning Item of the Day

Hello stunningness! This top from Urban Outfitters is so intricate and beautiful! White or black KikiRiki shells would be perfect with this, so fear not about the bareness. I wouldn't recommend a cardigan with this because the back of the top is as exquisite as the front, and you lose a lot of detailing when you cover it up. This is the perfect top to brighten up an black shirt and skirt, but would also dress up a denim skirt.Work it!

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Hazel Beaded Tank Top

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Versatile Item of the Day

So I have become slightly obsessed with this new website I found called Ruche out of California. Their prices are reasonable and their inventory is chic and adorable--click here to Shop Ruche. 

This next dress from Ruche looks so ridiculously comfortable and perfect for casual wear, but don't hesitate to dress it up for the office with a nice belt and some fancy-shmancy boots (or regular boots of the non-fancy-shmancy variety will do as well). Currently purchasing this as we speak. Thanks to my new bestie,  Ruche!

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Stagirite Striped Long Sleeve Dress

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