Borrow My Notes, #4

Everything I wanted to text you with this week ~ the sales to know about, reporting back on a few orders, Spring Break packing & the favorite saves

Mar 15, 2026

Outfit links, sizing & codes right here

Hi! I hope you’re having a great weekend! It’s a few days before the official start of Spring so in true Wisconsin form there is a massive snow storm coming. I thought I had 2 days to get us all packed & ready for Spring break but we decided to get closer to O’Hare early and hope for the best! So I’m packing at light speed and saving everything here…safe travels if you’re heading out this week!

Here’s everything I wanted to text you with this week AND if you need an instant mood boost take a scroll through the eye candy that is the favorite saves from the week

xo, Claire

…quick links to everything mentioned below right here

Sales To Know

Don’t miss BAUBLE BAR’s 25% Friends & family sale! I wear these huggies & these studs pretty much every day. Mix & match these all Summer, still obsessed with this statement necklace, & of course my kids love the viral bead kids (also a great gift idea!)

MADEWELL 25% sitewide for Insiders (free to join!) I ordered these immediately. I wore these today in the cutest pale pink. This woven tote is an everyday favorite (add this clip!), I prefer these jeans over the similar Mother style, the color of this skirt is so good, & of course grabbing a fresh favorite white tee

LEVI’S 30% friends & family is going on now! This barn jacket blew me away, this classic stripe button down & these are my most worn jeans lately

I’ve been using ONE SKIN for years after hearing about it on a biohacking podcast. More than a body lotion it strengths & improves creepy skin over time. And I use the lip mask religiously before bed, it’s the only one I’ve found I still feel working when I wake up. 20% off this weekend on orders $150+

up to 40% off at BODEN starts today, I’ve been wearing this a lot lately!

& don’t forget code LECHAT15 at CLARE V. ~ only for a couple more weeks!

Reporting Back

My ADIDAS Japan Sneakers arrived and after a couple tries, I ended up keeping a half size down in the blue. So comfortable, classic & chic.

This was my first time trying HAVEN WELL WITHIN and not sure why I waited to long! This tee to layer or wear in it’s own, this goes with everything cardigan & this everyday Summer tote. All fit true to size.

I don’t do a ton at ANN TAYLOR but every time I give them a good look I find some GEMS. These everyday pants & this skirt are easy & fun. I took a petite in both (5’3), pants are true to size & the skirt is an easy fit so size down if in between

I had this VARLEY rain jacket in my cart for forever and couldn’t be happier with it. I typically wear an xs in Varley, code HELLOVARLEY or SPRINGFORWARD26 to save. And have you seen the new rose marl color? It’s stunning in person, I’m wearing it this sweatshirt & these pants to travel on Monday.

My under-$20 AMAZON beaded necklace arrived and I’m so happy with it, the colors are much more vibrant & beautiful in person

My husband Mike is a total guys guy and while he likes to look good he NEEDS to be comfortable. So after he loved this quarter zip from ONWARD RESERVE at Christmas I got him these pants for Spring and he asked if I could get him another pair! These swim trunks were also a win. All fit true to size.

Wearing, Using & Buying

I’ve been using the same FOGGY DOG collar & leash set with Chief for years so ordered her a refresh for Spring, the colors are just too good! And super easy engraving options so she doens’t have to wear another tag.

My mom doesn’t buy much for herself so for helping us with Chief over Spring Break I got her these adorable pajamas from PRINT FRESH

This is giving me Clare V. vibes for way less. Wearing my regular size small & see the full outfit here

If you’re like me and travel with multiple pairs of glasses (& sunglasses!) this WARBY PARKER case is so high quality and extremely helpful.

How fun is this sweatshirt from ADDISON BAY?! Wore it in this outfit ~ also packed the coordinating tennis skirt for Spring Break which works for breakfast runs, morning walks or a swimsuit coverup

I felt so happy & confident wearing this TUCKERNUCK new arrival but most importantly like myself. Use code YOUROCK ~ wearing my regular size small & see the full outfit here

& in case you missed it…