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Major Missoni Moment + A Gilt City SF Warehouse Sale Giveaway!

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Silk scarf: Missoni via Gilt // Pink tank: Zara // Palazzo pants: Zara // Nude heels: Nine West via Piperlime // Round sunglasses: Target // Teardrop necklace: old present from le hubs

Sunshine is back in San Francisco, and its arrival was just what I needed after a bit of a bummer day. I just put on this light, upbeat ensemble and kept pushing through. That morning’s arrival of this Missoni scarf couldn’t have been more perfectly timed. I opened up my purchase from Gilt (their order fulfillment department is ba-na-nas; I didn’t think this could possibly arrive in time for this post), tossed it around my neck with what I hoped was reminiscent of a Parisian je ne sais quoi and skipped out the door. The power of a comfortable, confident outfit is really quite something.

As if a gorgeous piece of an iconic fashion house wasn’t enough to brighten my mood, I have some great news: we’re going shopping and getting some deals.

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I have partnered with Gilt City SF to give one of my lovely readers 2 tickets to the Gilt City Warehouse Sale in San Francisco on Saturday, May 18th. They’re clearing out their warehouse, which means crazily good prices and some unbeatable finds.

To enter, use the Rafflecopter box below. There are 4 ways you can earn entries before 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, 5/14/13:

  • Mandatory: Leave a comment and tell me your favorite designer you hope to score at the sale
  • You can repeat this every day for additional entries: Tweet about the giveaway – see sample tweet in Rafflecopter
  • Extra entry: Follow @GiltCitySF for daily deals
  • Extra Entry: Like Gilt City on Facebook for fashionable fun

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Good luck! I will be shopping the sale, too, and can’t wait to share my finds! You can buy tickets online here. Designer shopping at insanely good pricing? Now that is what I want to hear.

***UPDATE: 9 AM, 5.15.13*** Congratulations, Sierra! Her comment entry was randomly selected by Random.org through Rafflecopter to be the winning entry. Look for an email from me!

Don’t fret if you didn’t win – you can still score tickets here, and they are still only $10! This is a warehouse sale that is not to be missed! Share your fashionable finds on Twitter and Instagram and tag me @sarahsambitions and hashtag #raidthewarehouse so I can see what you scored. I’ll be sharing my finds, too!

Xo, Sarah

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Maxed Out Chic

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White fisherman sweater: Gilly Hicks // Black pleated maxi skirt: Laundry by Shelli Segal via TJMaxx (similar here by THEORY) // Faux leather moto: Target (last year, similar from this season here)// Pointed black pumps: Nine West via Nordstrom // Burgundy handbag: Michael Kors Astrid Satchel // Black and gold necklace: Forever21 // Gold dog tags: Express // Tiered gold necklace: Target

This maxi skirt was a staple for me over the summer, and now that cooler weather has hit, I wanted to find ways to wear it year-round. I bought this Gilly Hicks sweater while back home in Minnesota last month (Mall of America, I miss you so) and I am kind of obsessed with layering it over all my staple pieces now. Maxing out all of my chic options is a good thing in my book!

As I mentioned yesterday, I love using fashion to bolster my inner #getitgirl and stay motivated, no matter how maxed out I may be in the rest of my life. The inspiration is never-ending when you remix your favorite pieces. Chin up, heels on, layered necklaces, done. Bazinga!

Xo, Sarah 

Black on Black

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Faux leather panel pencil skirt: Forever21 // Gold-trim button-up: Forever21 // Pointed pumps: Nine West // Black moto: Target // Round sunglasses: Target // Perfume necklace: H&M // Men’s watch: Invicta

I kind of love these photos, because you can’t even see the textures of the outfit with the magical backlight of the perfectly pastel Pacifica sunset. My favorite way to do a single-tone outfit is to incorporate multiple fabrics and finishes, and this faux-leather panel pencil skirt from Forever21 is one of my favorite recent finds, considering my affinity for donning black. The gold collar detail on the sheer black blouse adds a regal flash of sass to a boardroom-ready ensemble. Paired with my favorite pumps, this outfit took me through multiple meetings and a few intense deadlines with nary a flaw to be seen.

The beauty of a black on black look is that you’re virtually guaranteed to present a polished front. The fact that I’ve seen some tweets calling this a fall trend makes it even better. Parisian chic, order for an entire season. Check, please!

Xo, Sarah

8 to 8 Chic

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Sequin-collar blouse: Forever21 // Pencil skirt with faux leather detail: Forever21 // Watch: Invicta // Perfume necklace: H&M // Pointed pumps: Nine West // Moto: Target

It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of working long days, but I’ve been making more time for fitting in what I love on my off-hours to keep me more inspired when I’m on. Blogs like 9 to 5 Chic and Atlantic-Pacific (Blaire is so iconic, and so sweet) keep me motivated to keep my style game high and to share it on my blog.

I dedicate this post to those of us who work long hours, commute long hours and still keep it together throughout the day well enough to let a (known) paparazzo get a few snaps. Bravo, bloggers. Hats off to the #getitgirls! We do it with sparkle, we do it with poise, we keep it chic for twelve hours a day and we document it. That, fellow fashionistas, takes guts and glamor. And the occasional sequined collar and extra-large Diet Coke.

Xo, Sarah

Love and Mod Tuxedos

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Tuxedo blazer: H&M (similar here) // Belted black shorts: Mimi Chica (old, similar here) // White button-up: Express Men (borrowed from le hubs) // Microfiber tights: L’eggs // Black pointed heels: Nine West

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My Evening with Jacqueline

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Tuxedo jacket: H&M (similar here) // Pleated dress: H&M (only in stores, similar here) // Necklace: Stella & Dot (loaned by Kristina) // Pointed heels: Nine West // Mini wristlet: Coach (old, similar here) // Gold bangle: Forever21 (old, similar here) // Cocktail ring: Forever21 (similar here)

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A Fresh Start on Stylish Ambitions

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I am so excited to be launching my new blog! With a refined focus and more inspiration than ever, I am proud to give you the new Sarah’s Ambitions. I’ll be delivering ambitiously stylish fashion, beauty and lifestyle posts, and the new #Getitgirl features may just be my favorite. But most of all, I feel like a real, live fashion blogger: here is my first-ever outfit post!

Faux leather moto: Target (on sale now!) // Mint sweatshirt: Gap // Black scarf: Uptown Minneapolis boutique (similar here) // Destroyed denim: Express // Pointed heels: Nine West // Mini wristlet: Coach (similar here)

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