Can I just say that being out on Michigan Ave in downtown Chicago on Black Friday was INTENSE?! I’m a huntress for life, don’t get me wrong, but holy moly it was really overstimulating out there that day. Regardless of the crowds, I endlessly love the Magnificent Mile and feel lucky to live near so many amazing stores, museums, stores, parks, …and stores. What can I say? I really am a huntress for life.
Anywho, Banana Republic was rocking my world on Black Friday. The sale section was 40% and I snagged this amazing Issa for Banana Republic zebra kimono for $10 marked down from $140. Zebra print? Kimono? I don’t care how bad holiday crowds got that day, I was in it to win it.
PS- These photos turned out slightly grainy due to losing afternoon light quickly. It shouldn’t be dark at 4 pm, Mother Nature! We’re trying to get a photo shoot in around here! Ah well, we made it work.
Dress: Issa for Banana Repbulic ($10 marked down from $140)
Necklace: Limited ($5 marked down from $33) (also Black Friday)
Leggings: Limited (approx $10 many years ago!)
Shoes: Lula Townsend at DSW ($12 marked down from $79)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) I love bold prints (as you all know), but even I did a double take with this print. As is my general rule, I tried on the dress and loved how it looked. Though, as with many unusual prints or cuts, I’m guessing this dress was passed up by others, as there were a ton of the dresses hanging on the rack. When I was in the store, I looked up the dress online to see how Banana Republic had styled it when it first came into the stores. By doing that, I was easily able to envision how I would style it. Always try things on. And, if you’re unsure about how to style a piece, ask a salesperson or look it up online!
2) The online picture of this dress featured it with sheer tights. However, for work, I think this dress is way too short to be paired with sheer tights. Thus, I thought of the dress more as a “top” and styled it with thick leggings. If you’re going to feel self conscious about something you’re wearing, just style it differently to make yourself more comfortable. For evening, I could easily wear this dress with sheer tights; for work, I just felt way too uncomfortable. However, with leggings, I was good to go!
Anyone else end up with good finds from Black Friday and Cyber Monday? I read about many of your finds thus far and they sound amazing!
Thank you so much for stopping by, lovely readers! Happy Tuesday!
the fashion huntress 
what a superb posing mind blowing ! 😉
LOL thanks!! I felt awkward but I went with it!! xo
oh why? it’s good dear !
aww thank you!!
And you sure made a ‘killing’! Gorgeous on you. Crushing on your shoes and accessories, too. XOXO
LOL amazing fashion pun!
Wow!! stunning photos. You look HOT. I saw that kimono and unfortunately they didn’t have my size ;-(
xo
Carelia.
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The prints! Amazing, never thought I could wear it but I should defo try it!
Love!
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I love the Issa dresses. Cannot wait for the L werren scott collection to be out! Ah..such a glamorous outfit!
Me too!! So cool!!
I cannot believe you got that dress for $10…MIND BLOWN
That Kimono Dress is everything…Love how you styled it too!
I had been eyeing this kimono for months but couldn’t justify $140 for it, yaaay for $10 though. You look amazing and love it with the pants!
xx Cara
Ummm do we secretly share a fashion brain? I think we really are fashion sisters! xo
I am pretty sure we are too, now feel free to send the cole haans and dress my way;) lol
That’s a wonderful dress and I would imagine black Friday being that crazy. I was unable to attend, but I would of loved to shop there, I love the stores and the sales just sound amazing.
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so cool!
OMG! What a beautiful top! I am in love with the whole look! 😉
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That dress is beautiful, and what a total steal! I’m so jealous of your Magnificent Mile shopping, just so much better than the mall.
XO
Nice! Looks great on!
Love your look!!!
Very bold, but I love it! Looks perfect!
absolutely love the zebra kimono, the shape and the print look gorgeous on your figure and go so well with the beautiful long necklaces!! girl you are fab!
xoxo
You are unbelievably stylish, miss lady! Always incredible posts from you… Love the cap toe shoes!
Bold and beautiful! ❤
Super fab outfit and photos! 🙂 x
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loving the dramatic poses 😀 and great tip about styling it to feel comfortable
You are truly a fashion huntress, love your look and the price too especially that Banana Republic piece
You look amazing… 😀
Great look and I love so much the shoes ❤
Your photos are always SO unique!
Aww thanks so much everyone!! I’m glad the kimono was welcomed so happily into the blog collection!! xo
Love your zebra print top and how you styled it! What an amazing score! 🙂
Loving that Banana Republic top! Don’t you love it when you score an amazing deal?!? It feels so great!
OMGosh, you have to take me shopping! I consider myself a baby huntress, I never find such amazing deals! Love that dress if you ever feel like retiring it, I would be willing to loose a few lbs. to rock that. You look superb! Love your shoes and necklace, I like how the necklace is bright, it really makes your whole look pop!
HAHA! Well, you are still welcome to come shopping with me sometime!! I kind-of want to wear that dress everyday….but if I retire it, it’s totally yours!