It's been a while...

I know, it's been over a week! Things have been happening like crazy and I'll get to that a little later.

Most importantly, there is a fabulous Groupon going on today. Today's Los Angeles deal is $25 for $50 worth of GAP merchandise - that's 50% off! You can use it at any GAP in the US (not the outlets) and it's good through November 19. What a smart move for GAP!

Click here to get this deal. If you are not yet a member, click here.

Here are some of my picks for this deal:

Love this sequin stripe tee!

Must-have skinny pants!

I love the length of this tank!

Get this classic shawl cardigan for half-price with this promo!

This skirt is cute and versatile.

For dresses, I love this silky ruffle dress...

...and this dotted ruffle dress.

As you may notice from my side bar, I am on a one-month shopping ban. This is to make up for the spending spree I had before my Florida trip. Having the shopping ban makes posting a little difficult. It's taking all my strength to not buy this Groupon today!

My shopping ban is also due to the fact that my husband and I are a) saving to buy our first home and b) saving for a vacation. I'm coming to the realization that as much as I love shopping, it's cutting into my other budgets!

So I need to work on keeping myself on the track, and using the blog in the way it was intended: to share beautiful things that I "need" to have, but may not necessarily purchase. I'd also like to share some of the ways I'm stretching the dollars that I do spend. As much as I am a fashionista, I'm also a bargain-hunter!

So I'm looking forward to more posts this week! Enjoy your day!