Splurge or Save Thursday: Poppy Cashmere & Silk Scarf
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If I’m going to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a long, rectangular piece of fabric, it’ll be on this gorgeous scarf.
Made in Switzerland from a luxurious blend of cashmere and silk, this lightweight scarf from Akris has a delicate fringe and joyful poppy print. It will add a pretty pop of color peeking out under a coat or suit jacket.
Akris’ Poppy Cashmere & Silk Scarf is $895 at Nordstrom.
Sales of note for 5/27/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 30% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Memorial Day Event: 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 60% off all sale
- J.Crew – Summer kickoff event, up to 50% off 1000s of styles+ extra 50% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 70% off everything + extra 70% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale: extra 20% off with code + try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – $29.50+ must haves + extra 50% off all sale styles
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