Ann Taylor has never been my favorite store, nor has Ann Taylor Loft. BUT, I have to give out some may-jah props to Ann Taylor (& Loft) for reinventing their product line.
Growing up, I always thought of Ann Taylor as strictly the place for boring suiting separates, kind of a snoozefest compared to Banana Republic or Nordstroms. Clearly, they got the message because in May of this year they brought on designer Lisa Axelson to freshen up the line and offer more current day to night transition items.
Additionally, Ann Taylor Loft brought on famous jewelry designer Lisa Salzar of Lulu Frost who created a line of adorable necklaces that are
finally available online! She also created
a great bracelet that donates $5 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (October is Breast Cancer Awareness month). The bracelet retails for $24.50.
If you're looking to make some big fall purchases, you can buy an
Ann Cares card for $25 and receive 20% off of every Ann Taylor & Ann Taylor purchase in-store or online through November 15, 2009. They cite that 90% of card proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. And yes, you can use the card over and over again until the expiration date. Pretty good deal if you ask me!
AND, Ann Taylor is having a giant online sale right now, with an additional 40% off most sale items. If you're looking for new professional, work wear or just a few cute tops to spice up your wardrobe, check our Ann Taylor or if you're looking for cute day wear visit Ann Taylor Loft. I was pleasantly surprised!
Happy shopping!
