Banana Republic - 3 hour sale!

I was in the mall picking up a Sodastream replacement (which btw is awesome if you love seltzer but hate the environmental waste of cans), and there was a 3 hour 50% off sale at Banana Republic. Holy Moly! The sale prices were already really low so with the discount I couldn't help but pick up a few items:

Hidden Sequins Overlay Tee - in-store price $34.99 (online 69.99)

This looks like nothing in the picture but is gorgeous and class IRL. The overlay is lovely and floaty and the golden sequin cami underneath is lush and well-made. It was a steal. Unfortunately they only had an XS in store and it is a little snug but I may just have to make it work.

Metallic Scoopneck Sweater  in Camel (size S)

Such a flattering basic sweater. Love it. By the time I used my bday discount I think it was like $10. If you missed out on the shimmer bow sweater at JCrew this is a good substitute. I found the yard slightly less itchy and the shape more flattering.

Scoopneck Shirred Crew in Bright Sangria (size S)

Basically the same sweater but in a delicious bright pink color. Yum. Again, flattering and the shirring on the sides is lovely. Let's hope for no pilling!

Lurex Stripe Sweater Dress (Size S) in Taupe Heather

The S was pretty snug. I was looking for something a bit more laidback, not so 80's sexy mama. It's cute but itchy. Random side note - does anyone else think that the above model looks sort of funny. She is a new model for BR and I always think her body looks off, like she's 5 months pregnant or something.

There were so many items that were so cheap including a gorgeous pair of fully lined camel wool pants for less than $20! I have not been into BR for a long time but I was impressed. Made the 40% off at JC seem like nothing (mostly since there was nothing that I haven't seen for the past 4 mths on the sale rack)

Anyone else hit this sale?

Banana Republic Mad Men Lace Dress

Banana Republic's Mad Men collection has been generating some buzz so I thought I should check it out. The collection seems to be geared to those of us with more curves and that is definitely a good thing for me. I love a lace dress (hello lace blouson dress that I am still agonizing over after trying it on HERE) and was intrigued after seeing the BR Lace Dress on Rose at 1 more Shopping Blog HERE . Although I think the dress is basically flattering it was a definite no go. The cream lace version that I tried on had a golden/metallic thing going on that made it look cheap. Plus the entire dress is lined in t-shirt material - which although super comfortable makes it seem a bit less dressy. The size 2 was a little snug but not indecently so.

Banana Republic Mad Men Collection Lace Dress Size 4:

Size 2:

I don't know what it was but all I could think of was Winona Ryder and the 90's. I swear she wore a dress like this in one of her films.  

The last picture is just for comic relief. Talk about 80's! I am doing my best 80's flashdance pose. It is a sweatshirt dress that I cannot find online. Poufy sleeves, drawstring waist. Oh my Jennifer Beals...

Anyone found some BR must-haves for fall?