When the weather is confusing, the sales can be too. This week, I found items on sale that you'll want to wear immediately and some you'll likely store until next year. 
 1. Kenneth Cole Shirtdress <img src="http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.5075585.1366046982!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_300/image.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 3px;">Was: $138.00 Now: $54.97 You save: $83.03 
 Why buy? This is a really fun take on the traditional shirtdress. A zipper in front rather than buttons makes this infinitely more hip and the elastic at the waist ensures a flattering fit. I love the model wearing this with stilettos but this of course also works with flats and boots. 
 Get it here: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kenneth-cole-new-york-tamara-shirtdress/3447050?origin=category&amp;=&amp;cm_ven=Linkshare&amp;cm_cat=partner&amp;cm_pla=10&amp;cm_ite=1&amp;siteId=BolFSqx4S4U-tjEcjSVKpnoE9M2iYAyoGA">nordstrom.com</a> 
 2. Rebecca Minkoff 'Cherish' tote <img src="http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.5075584.1366046977!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_300/image.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 3px;">Was: $175.00 Now: $104.99 You save: $70.01 
 Why buy? It’s summer tote time! The coated canvas fabric gives these spring pastels a cool sheen and will also help keep your bag clean on trips to the beach. If you don’t usually buy bags this expensive, consider it’s a quality brand and you can carry this everywhere. 
 Get it here: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/rebecca-minkoff-cherish-tote-purple">zappos.com</a> 
 3. Anne Klein alligator skirt <img src="http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.5075601.1366047183!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_300/image.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 3px;">Was: $119.00 Now: $23.46 You save: $95.54 
 Why buy? Out of season, yes? Classic enough to come back into season year after year? Absolutely. (Anyway, did I really have to convince you at that price?) 
 Get it here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Klein-Womens-Alligator-Skirt/dp/B008MVY72G%3FSubscriptionId%3D09HCRM31XEDQMWXXDD82%26tag%3Dsitmi-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB008MVY72G?">amazon.com</a> 
 4. Calvin Klein jacket <img src="http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.5075602.1366047189!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_300/image.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 3px;">Was: $129.50 Now: $64.75 You save: $64.75 
 Why buy? Electric blue was the favored jean color last spring and it gives the same kind of upgrade to this tailored jacket. A single button will cinch your natural waist. 
 Get it here: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/calvin-klein-one-button-jacket/3441854?origin=category&amp;=&amp;cm_ven=Linkshare&amp;cm_cat=partner&amp;cm_pla=10&amp;cm_ite=1&amp;siteId=BolFSqx4S4U-a8xjXdFE5q31pkdYwoUweg">nordstrom.com</a> 
 5. Shoemint 'Mary' flat <img src="http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.5075586.1366046986!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_300/image.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 3px;">Was: $79.98 Now: $31.99 You save: $47.99 
 Why buy? The woven pattern and bright color is a great way to transition from winter to spring and summer. Shoemint is a subscription service so you’ll have to sign up to buy, but you’ll get an extra 20 percent off your first purchase with coupon code 20LUVUS. 
 Get it here: <a href="http://www.shoemint.com/shoes/mary">shoemint.com</a> &nbsp;

When the weather is confusing, the sales can be too. This week, I found items on sale that you'll want to wear immediately and some you'll likely store until next year. 1. Kenneth Cole Shirtdress Was: $138.00 Now: $54.97 You save: $83.03 Why buy? This is a really fun take on the traditional shirtdress. A zipper in front rather than buttons makes this infinitely more hip and the elastic at the waist ensures a flattering fit. I love the model wearing this with stilettos but this of course also works with flats and boots. Get it here: nordstrom.com 2. Rebecca Minkoff 'Cherish' tote Was: $175.00 Now: $104.99 You save: $70.01 Why buy? It’s summer tote time! The coated canvas fabric gives these spring pastels a cool sheen and will also help keep your bag clean on trips to the beach. If you don’t usually buy bags this expensive, consider it’s a quality brand and you can carry this everywhere. Get it here: zappos.com 3. Anne Klein alligator skirt Was: $119.00 Now: $23.46 You save: $95.54 Why buy? Out of season, yes? Classic enough to come back into season year after year? Absolutely. (Anyway, did I really have to convince you at that price?) Get it here: amazon.com 4. Calvin Klein jacket Was: $129.50 Now: $64.75 You save: $64.75 Why buy? Electric blue was the favored jean color last spring and it gives the same kind of upgrade to this tailored jacket. A single button will cinch your natural waist. Get it here: nordstrom.com 5. Shoemint 'Mary' flat Was: $79.98 Now: $31.99 You save: $47.99 Why buy? The woven pattern and bright color is a great way to transition from winter to spring and summer. Shoemint is a subscription service so you’ll have to sign up to buy, but you’ll get an extra 20 percent off your first purchase with coupon code 20LUVUS. Get it here: shoemint.com

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