Sidewalk Sales at the Beach

I am lucky enough to be spending this week with my family in Orleans, MA on Cape Cod. Every year my family gets together and rents a house in Orleans, and some of my fondest memories growing up are from our summer trips to the Cape.  There is something so special and nostalgic about Cape Cod.  Henry David Thoreau who spent a great deal of time here once commented on the appealing character of Cape Cod and its beaches, "A man may stand there and put all America behind him."

Unfortunately one thing Cape Cod is not known for is being inexpensive.  Regardless of this fact, while I am here on vacation I hope to find a few ways for you to Live Luxe for Less the next time you decide to take a vacation to Cape Cod, or any other beach town. 

One way for you to Live Luxe for Less on your next trip...

If you are interested in shopping on your vacation you should think about signing up to receive emails from all the stores you want to visit on your trip.  Even if you can't visit the store on a regular basis, this will keep you up to date on whether the store will be running any special promotions the next time you are in town.

For example, I love the store Weekend which is located on Main Street close to Nauset Beach in Orleans, MA.  Weekend has an eclectic, and stylish collection of women and children's clothing, home accessories, jewelry, books, and stationary.  So...imagine how excited I was to get an email a few days before our trip announcing that Weekend was having a sidewalk sale this past weekend!  What perfect timing, and luckily I did not leave empty handed!

When I saw a pair of standard pillow cases in such a beautiful blue ikat print marked down to $28 for the set, I decided that I couldn't pass them up!  Here is the print of the pillowcases:

This set of pillowcases is by Kerry Cassill.  Now this was an exciting purchase because not only was I thrilled to get a new piece of fun blue bedding on sale, but I was also excited to learn about Kerry Cassill and her designs.  Kerry has been influenced by Indian prints and colors, and from this inspiration she has created a beautiful line of clothing and bedding.  Here are a few items from her website:

Don't you just love this Kerry Cassill skirt?  This may not be LL4L, but it sure is cute!  And at $90 you could very well get your money's worth by wearing it to the beach, shopping on a hot summer day, or pairing it with a white tank, gold sandals, and a chunky turquoise necklace for a casual summer dinner with friends.

But at $26, buying one of these Kerry Cassill frames would be a great way to add a bit of Kerry's signature style into your home for less!

Another item I saw at Weekend that wasn't on sale, but that I thought was adorable and a great deal is this black and white ikat cropped jacket that was less than $60!

This jacket is by Mata Traders, and this is another brand that I had never heard of before my trip to Weekend.  After checking out their website, I discovered that Mata Traders not only has a great selection of reasonably priced clothing and jewelry, but it is also a fair trade company!  They explain on the company's website: "our fair trade clothing and accessories are hand-made in India by women's cooperatives and artisan groups. Livable wages, good working conditions, no assembly line factory production -- that's what you're getting when you shop Mata Traders."  Doesn't it make you feel good when you can treat yourself to something nice, but also support a great cause?  Here are a few of my favorite items from the Mata Traders website...and check out the prices!

Orange Ikat Jacket, $49

Miranda Turquoise Dress, $59.

Black Pencil Skirt, $44

Pink Speckled Necklace, $16.00

Enamel Square Green Ring, $10

What a successful trip to Weekend!  Not only did I find great deals at the store, but I learned about two companies that offer unique, and some very affordable clothing and home options.

Stay tuned for more LL4L tips at the beach tomorrow!