Boden: Two Reminders! Preview 20% Off Ending Tonight and 30% Off Regular Boden Ending Tomorrow!

Ella Jacket--20% Off Preview Orders Until Midnight Tonight!

I know I said I would be doing a second picks post but I received some news on Saturday morning that punctured my desire to publish a picks post on the Boden Preview.  It's not anything that is *awful awful*, but it is something that will likely change the way this blog operates and it sort of threw me for a loop.  So I am in a state of figuring things out, and that is taking all my energy right now.  The blog isn't going anywhere, after six years plus of doing this and *really* enjoying it, I have no desire to shut down, but I do know that after May 29, things are going to look different, probably closer to what it looked like at the start of this blog than it looks like right now, barring a whole lot of sewing thrown in for good measure.

But I definitely know that you all love the reminders, and so here I am, at least reminding you that both the Boden Preview 20% off code (7D4N) and the 30% Off Everything at Boden (3M3M) are expiring soon.  The Boden Preview code ends tonight at the Preview site, and the 30% Off Everything at Boden ends tomorrow night.

I hope you all are having a great weekend!  It is sure gorgeous here in Virginia, definitely makes things feel pretty great, regardless of other things going on in my life.  ;-)

Boden: Extra 15% Off Clearance AND Sale Items. Finally!

Hi, all!  Great news for anyone in *Boden* love that always lamented the fact that Boden never offered an extra % off their sale/clearance items.

Yes, I know, technically, that they have had % off clearance items in the past for a weekend of savings, and I remember the great prices and saw the response of the people who wanted just that (glee, many comments of "do this again," etc.). 

But Boden has NEVER offered a % off regular season sale items...until yesterday (it may have been Monday, but I am traveling and have less access to everything).  So in addition to prior season items receiving an additional 15% off, the current season sale stuff is also 15% off extra.

BTW, I actually was able to announce this over at my blog's facebook page yesterday, I tend to be able to do that since I find updating their mobile site much easier than the blogger platform's mobile site.  I also receive messages there easily, which is another way that I found out about the sale (I had received an email from Boden, but the extra email from a facebook reader made me realize what the email from Boden had meant since I hadn't opened the Boden email yet).  

So here's the deal...if you see an item in clearance or on sale for 50% off, then the 50% off price will show up, and after you put in the code on the shopping bag page, the extra 15% will come off the reduced 50% off price.

It doesn't matter what the % off is, it could be 20% off, it could be 40% off, or it could be 70% off, those will all be additionally reduced by 15% by the code.

THE ONLY things not reduced an additional 15% are the items that are technically still "full" price.  Boden is reducing those with the code, but only by 15%, so the price they fall to is whatever full price is minus 15% off.

Here was my purchase from yesterday (I had a credit from that awful fitting wrap dress):


1. Casual Jersey Dress, Jaffa Painterly Stripe (I am a sucker for the pattern, I have it from last year, but this new price and beautiful color swayed me), size 6L (my size from last year), originally $78, then 50% off to $39, then an additional 15% off to $33.15. 


2. Smithfield Boot, Black, size 40 (size 9), originally $198, then 30% off to $138.60, then the additional 15% off to $117.81  I am nervous about the size since I vacillate between the 40 and 41 in Boden, but since I usually size down in boots, I bet I can here and will be fine (fingers crossed).

Some items I noticed that are reduced to ridiculous levels (these are from the clearance section and only in certain colors):


1. Eliza Coat.  My favorite coat from last season, one I reviewed here and here, and wore plenty since then (here and here for example).  It was $288, then reduced by 70% to $86.40 (which is amazing on its own!), then by an additional 15% to $73.44.


2. Zoe Dress.  I have no experience with this dress, but I own a few of the Boden medium-weight ponte dresses, and they wear very well and work beautifully in most office environments.  This red version is deeply discounted, originally $148, then 70% off to $44.40, then the 15% off that to $37.74.


3. Milano Dress.  I do own this and love it, and the new price on the black/white is amazing.  If you have been on the fence about whether this one is for you, maybe the new price is enough of an incentive to try it, lol.  ;-)  Originally $198, then 70% off to $59.40, and finally 15% off to $50.49.

Okay, that's all for now!  Do you have any picks? 

Use the code 5V6G to receive the additional 15% off.  If you forget the code, the Boden home page has a reminder there, too.

Boden Weekly Review Roundup: Amy. Ready for Winter!

Hey, all!  Happy Wednesday!

Before I start this bloated, late BWRR, I have a few reminders.

1. The Black Friday sale is starting tomorrow for Boden and will last until Sunday.  From what I can see, it is for 30% off everything, which is 5% off more than what the current coupon code is in the sidebar of this blog.  I can't link to the sale just yet (though I have the links in my affiliate directory), but I will make sure to get them in there so they are ready to go tomorrow morning.

2. The Cyber Monday deal seems more vague, but the promise is that certain items will be up to 40% off.  I am betting those items in the 40% off will be of the "out since August" variety, with maybe a few less popular items from winter thrown in for good measure.  I am nearly 100% positive that the Amy Dress (which is my review of the "roundup") will be 40% off.  That is a decent price for a dress that works well through multiple seasons, but only if it will work for your frame, which I know it doesn't work for all. 

Once I find out more about the Cyber Monday deal, I'll let you all know.

3. The Boden Summer 2015 Preview is set to expire on the 28th.  I will do the picks post tomorrow since I know time is of the essence.  My hope is that they will extend the shopping period for the preview, but that only happens every once in a while, so I can't bet on it happening this time.  I never got around to officially publishing the preview 20% off with free ship and returns code, but it is W8L5.

Lou did write up here favorites, and I see a few I definitely agree with, so I think our lists will be slightly similar!  :-)

Okay, onto the roundup!

Amy Dress. Size 6 L.  I did a review of this dress way back when the temperatures around here were hot and muggy, and the dress was perfect for then.  I was a bit skeptical that this dress would work for me in the winter (even though it isn't even winter yet, technically, Virginia didn't get the memo), but with the right additions from my wardrobe, the dress worked VERY well for the colder temperatures.

The tights and the wool cardigan were great at keeping me warm and toasty while leading parents through the school on the open house tours.  The only issue I slightly had was that the front of the skirt got caught on the tights while walking outside with my coat buttoned up.  I suspect that was an issue of static cling, and will need to pull out some of my favorite Static Guard to better prep my clothing for the lack of humidity.
 

Heehee.  I look so stiff here.  LOL.

Anyhow, the sizing is still spot on, but the dress may even fit me better now than it did in the original review post.  I lost a few pounds and the weight really fell off from waist to upper hip, so the dress falls even a touch better through the lower torso, so it looks better overall.  But it is nice to know that if I gain the weight back, I can still wear the dress.

I also want to point out that this dress was washed and hung to dry before wearing it this second time.  It was a touch wrinkly, but nothing that a quick ironing job couldn't fix.  So it's also practical.  :-)


Amy Dress.  Healthy stocks in nearly all colors.  Unfortunately no size 4L in two of the shades.  That appears to be the only size people are buying.

Milano Dress.  Size 6 L.  I am so sorry for these really crappy phone photos of this dress.  I only had like four seconds to get the photos before I left for my day of subbing and the phone was the only camera I had handy.  You can still see how it fits, though, so if you needed to see how it looked on me before deciding on it for you, here you go.  :-)

The fabric is very forgiving, and the 6L feels great on, definitely not tight at all, but because of the stretchy knit material, it still hugs my curves.  I love the waistband detail, really very flattering and great at creating shape.  I personally need those black bands on the sides of the skirt, though, wow, it makes me look slimmer through my bottom half because of the illusion it creates.

I don't love the other colorways, even though I love color, I feel like the colors are odd together, so for once I went with a neutral.  I paired the dress with a scarf to keep me warm, but ideally I would have preferred a single pendant necklace (with a larger pendant for presence).

I did write up another review of this dress here, btw.


Milano Dress.  The stocks for the color I chose are fine, with only one single size sold out.  The other colors are very low stock, though, especially the beautiful glittery shades of gold and navy.


Rainy Day Mac.  I have worn this a ton already this season, but have only captured its awesomeness a couple of times. The review with those photos is here.  :-)  Definitely a great fall weather coat for Virginia, very cozy, warm, but not too heavy.  Highly recommended if you live in an area with temperature variance in the winter/fall season.


Chepstow Top.  I wore this out to run errands one day in late October.  Unfortunately this top is pretty much sold out barring two colors with one or two smaller sizes available.  I guess we have yet another winning Chepstow top from this fall.  (Last year's sold out, too!)


Alexa Blouse.  Lou wrote up a review on this top here.








Jewelled Flats, Block Heel Slipper, Fashion Pointed Pump, Brogued Chelsea Boot, Fun Scarf, Fun Hat, and Ankle Socks.  Lou was at a Boden party recently and was able to see and touch and caress all these lovely items in real life for us.  :-)






Everyday Sweater, Embellished Sweater, Textured Stitch Sweater, Mohair Mix Sweater, and Fancy French Knot Sweater.  Lou's attendance at the Boden party was fruitful to say the least!  She also did a post on her favorite pieces from the knitwear line.  (I agree with the Everyday sweater choice, I did a review on that one here, btw.)

















Festive Fun Sweater, Arabella Party Blazer, Flocked Spot Ponte Dress, Hartland Dress, Annabel Blazer, Embellished Collar Sweater, Perfect Party Top, Ella Skirt, Sequin Cardigan, Alicia Dress, Beatrice Dress, Embellished Spot Dress, Furry Shopper, Slouchy Leather Bag, High Jinks Sweater, and Sophia Skirt.  Okay, Lou wins the prize for most amazing photographer and reviewer of Fall/Winter 2015.  I love it!  These items above are all in this massive post of hers from the Boden party she attended.  (She had to split it into three parts, woah!)



Pattern Sweater, and the Hartland Dress.  A Pear to Remember created two darling outfits featuring these two Boden pieces.




Hartland Dress, Highgate Dress, and Ponte Skater Dress.  A Pear to Remember did her official reviews of these dresses here.


Soho Blouse.  Avril looks perfectly put together in an outfit featuring this darling spotted blouse.  

Okay, all, that's it for today.  LOL.  I am sure that's enough for you all.  :-)

Be back tomorrow with some summer picks!

The coupon below goes live on Thursday, November 27, 2014, so if it is still November 26, it probably won't work!