THE PERFECT WORK BAG

CASHMERE SWEATER: H&M - SAME HERE - $50   //   OXBLOOD SCARF: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $13   //   PAIGE DENIM: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $179   //   FREEBIRD BOOTS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $275  //  PEPLUM TOP: DILLARDS - SIMILAR HERE - $15   //   LAPTOP BAG: eBay - SAME HERE - $25

It took me months. I searched high and low - I went to Target, then I went to Kate Spade and nothing clicked. I wanted a slim, stylish laptop bag but also something that was functional. You know, a laptop pocket & zippers. Why was it so hard to find a good professional bag? Then I finally found it - on eBay! It was perfect and I seriously havent stopped using it since it came in. The only downside was having to wait nearly 3 weeks to get it in. Boo- but alls well that ends well, i'm placing an order for one in navy stat! 

Where did you find your perfect work bag?

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WHITE LINEN SKIRT + CHAIN BIB NECKLACE

BLOUSE: KOHL'S - SIMILAR HERE & HERE - $40   //   LINEN SKIRT: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $35   //   NUDE D'ORSAY HEELS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $80   //   CLUTCH: eBAY - SAME HERE - $5   //   CHAIN BIB NECKLACE (COURTNEY): PURPLE PERIDOT - SAME HERE - $26

I've been so into the the dark wine lipstick these days, that I forgot how great a simple red can look - especially on a bold color like blue. This is one of my favorite tops that I picked up a few years ago at Kohls from the Apt. 9 collection, the way it flows on me really works for my body style and the $20 price tag didn't hurt either. BUT the real stunner here is the Chain Bib Necklace from Purple Peridot. Baublebar has a similar necklace called the "Courtney" that is about 3x the cost of this one, but equally as divine. My girlfriend, Kirsten, was wearing it when we went to the Suja Juice event a few weeks ago, over a casual grey sweater and skinny jeans -- I fell in love with it! 

Fashion inspiration can come from anywhere, but the best is when it comes from your girlfriends-- thanks Kirsten!

This post is linked up with Style Elixir// Rachel The Hat//Fashion Favorite Friday // Friday Frills // Sabby Style// Sew Sarah R//Fashion Item Friday  // Sincerely Jenna Marie

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FAB'RIK JEANS GIVEAWAY

TOP: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $23   //  JEANS: SPANX DENIM c/o FAB'RIK SUWANEE - SAME HERE - $98   //   CLUTCH: eBay - SAME HERE - $5   //   ANKLE BOOTS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $68

Last week I met up with some fabulous ladies at the Fab'rik Denim Dinner event in Suwannee to discuss Fall fashion trends. Meeting with the team over at Fab'rik was a wonderful experience! The associates really know what is up and coming and are always on hand for styling advice. This was my first time trying on the new Spanx Denim line and they are extraordinarily comfortable and available in all colors  -- believe it or not, they even had a pair of leather leggings!

Now it's your turn to give them a try! Fab'rik is giving away a pair of Spanx Denim (valued at $100) to one Simply Sabrina reader! Entering is easy, just head over here to Instagram and follow & tag 2 friends who should enter to win! Winner will be selected on Friday, October 5th and can do a local pickup or have the item shipped to them. What are you waiting for? Ready, go!

Fun Fact: Local Atlanta readers can mention 'Simply Sabrina' at Fab'rik Mall of Georgia or Fab'rik Suwannee for 20% off until the end of October) Even better news? September is 'CURE for childhood cancer' month and 10% of all sales will be donated to CURE on 9/27 & 9/28 from BOTH stores!

Special thanks to @FabrikSuwanee or @FabrikMallOfGA for sponsoring this giveaway!
Linking up to Monday Bloom  //  Fashionably Employed  //  Still Being Molly  //  More Pieces of Me  //  Join The Gossip  //  Fizz & Frosting  //  The Style Record

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J. CREW STYLE

TOP: OLD NAVY - SIMILAR HERE - $66   //   SKIRT: JCREW - SAME HERE - $33   //   

CLUTCH: EBAY - SAME HERE - $5   //   HEELS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $29

As Fall is approaching, i'm starting to see my wardrobe in a new light. Identifying which pieces can be repurposed for different seasons. For example, I can see this skirt with a  dark grey cable knit sweater and short stacked brown booties - voila. Fall Ready. While we are on the topic of this skirt, it's probably my favorite piece that i've bought this season. I picked it up at a J.Crew Outlet a few months ago and get this, it's still available! The skirt is $33 online - run don't walk here. 

Linking up to Tuesday Pretties // Life's a Party Dress Like It  // Stylish Tuesday // 

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LEOPARD + GREEN

Black Sweater: Express - Same Here (sold out), Similar Here - $55   //   Boyfriend Jeans: AEO - Same Here - $20 (On Sale!)   //   Leopard Pumps: DSW - Same Here - $70   //   Green Clutch: eBay - Same Here - $5

Happy Monday! I finally had a chance to get out of town and enjoy a day (and a half) at the beach. My favorite part? Well, we spent the morning playing in the waves, laying by the pool, and finally relaxing in the jacuzzi. Some afternoon showers cut out beach day short and we headed in around lunchtime to avoid the storms passing through. After a brief lunch and nap I woke up to a quiet condo and headed over to the wrap-around balcony with a blanket and a book. I finally made more progress reading "The Fault In Our Stars" than I had made in weeks at home. Watching the rain come down with a view of the beach was so serene, it was absolutely breathtaking!

Now it's counting down the days till the next vaca...

Linking up with Fizz & Frosting, More Pieces of Me, DC in Style, Little Miss FQ, Molly Buckley

ANNE KLEIN: The Perfect Work Dress

Dress: Anne Klein - Similar Here - $50   //   Heels: Guess - Same Here - $60   //   Clutch: eBay - Same Here - $5

So, if you didn't believe me when I told you before that my hair gets unevenly, unnecessarily, lighter in the summer - believe it now. We've moved from lighter shades of brown to the inevitable red-tints which are appearing quite timely for this season. Sigh, what can you do?

Also, since this needs a sweeping declaration. I finally finished rewatching all 6 seasons of Gossip Girl -- and let me tell you -- the identity of GG still doesn't make sense. (note: the non-spoiler in case you are well, 2 years behind)

I'm thinking Game of Thrones is next. Also, don't hate me, but I tried 'Orange Is The New Black' and it's just not me! Any other TV suggestions, preferably ones that I can binge watch on Netflix or Amazon Prime?