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Last Thursday Catalina and I headed to Anthropologie for their Holiday Event. They had some treats, champagne and Holiday outfits pulled together for any events we might be attending.

Catalina and I both tried on the Bedford Pullover. She in the Violet in a Medium and I in the Dark Green in Small. She wanted to size down and I to size up. The sweater is very soft Angora but we also felt it was pretty itchy and shed like crazy so it was a pass for both of us. I loved the saturated colors in both the sweaters though.

I also tried on the Snowrose Skirt in a Medium. I absolutely loved the skirt but it was too long for me. The colors are not a vibrant as online but the little details of the print, like the ship in the background, were a nice touch. Cata tried it on as well and fit her much better in length than me.

I loved the Cabled Cowl Pullover on Cata. She has on a Medium but felt she could go down to a Small in this sweater. This seems so cozy for Christmas Eve by the fire.

I loved the Sparkled Frond Peplum Blouse but there was not a Medium for me to try so I have on a Small. I definitely need a Medium as I couldn’t even zip this up the back. The Flounced Ponte Pencil Skirt by Girls from Savoy hugged my curves in a wonderful way. The size Medium was a perfect fit though I was very happy Cata was in the dressing room for a little zipper help.

I wish I had tried on the Brushstroke Blossoms Dress before my Holiday party last week. This Peter Som dress is perfect for the Holiday parties and even New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a size 8 for me to try on so this is a 6. Again, I couldn’t zip it up the back and didn’t try for fear of getting stuck in it.

I have had my eye on the Scalloped Leather Skater Skirt ever since it showed up online. The green is divine and the scallops at the hem are a perfect little detail. Again, sizing was an issue as this was a return and the only one in store. I have on a size 6 and the Rennes Sweater in Bronze was hiding the un-zipped top portion of the skirt. The sweater, Small, was very comfortable and cozy. I have wishlisted this skirt in both the 10 and the 10 Petite. If it makes it to sale I’ll make my decision then.

The event was fun but most of the sizes for the items Cata and I tried on were sold out. That just means we picked the popular Holiday items. 
Have you picked up any of these for any festive events? 

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I stopped in to J Crew to return the Tipped Silk Tee in Windowpane and try on the size 8 to see if that fit any better. It did fit better through the shoulders, arms and chest but I felt it to be a lot longer than the Petite.

Having now tried on the size 8 and comparing the images, there is no pulling across the chest in the 8 compared to the 8 Petite. I think it makes me look slimmer too so maybe the longer length is better…hmmm?

                                    Size 8                                                              Size 8 Petite
I also tried on the Tipped Silk Tee in Diamond Tile in a Size 6 and other than the length it fit like the 8 Petite though there was less pulling across the chest. The length felt long, like the size 8 but after comparing pics seems to be the same length as the Petite. I like the print on this Silk Tee and it will transition well into Spring. 

A new sweater showed up in store, the Embossed Floral Sweater. It looks flocked to me but according to J Crew the design was made by “needle punching”. Only the Graphite Mist was in my store but I actually think I like the Navy Sea better. The 3/4 sleeves are bracelet on me in the size Medium. I would say this is TTS.

I’ve been hesitant to buy the Jeweled Fair Isle Stripe Sweater because 1) I have so many sweaters and not enough cold days to wear them and 2) cleaning this would be a b**** because of the 227 jewels on this sweater. My had 226 1/2 as there was one on the 2nd row of red hanging by a thread or two. The Medium fit fine but the hanging “jewel” completely turned me off of the sweater.

Lastly, is the Cable-Knit Pocket Sweater in Snow. I have a Cashmere Tee in Snow and it is White. This is Ivory to me. I have on a Medium and it fit fine but the pockets added bulk in the belly area. See it on Gigi here, along with the Tipped Silk Tee in Windowpane.

I passed on all of these, this time but did add the regular size 8 in the Windowpane Tee to my Wishlist. Have you tried any of these items? 

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We are still experiencing colder temps and an office visit on Thursday was a great reason to wear the Jeweled Chandelier Sweatshirt in Gray. I originally had the Ivory in a Small but felt I need a Medium instead. And the more I saw the Best Buy Commercial with Maya Rudolph the more I wanted the Gray. I was able to find it on a pop-back in the Medium. I paired it with the Toothpick in Coated Denim and my Louboutin Melisa booties.

I have been successful in finding “old school Crew” items, including several Lexington Blazers. I found this skirt (Kassie Mini Skirt, I think) from Holiday 2006 on ebay a few weeks ago. On Friday, I paired it with a GAP Tee, the Mini-Bows Sweatshirt and my Harper Boots. I thought this was very cute and Holiday-ish.

I have a lot to do today before heading to another Christmas Party tonight.
Have a Great Day!

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After seeing this color pairing of Pink and Red from the Factory Outfit Obsessions section I had to recreate it.

I missed out on the Silk Boy Shirt in Windowpane but was happy to find it’s Factory offering in the Printed Silk Blouse. The Factory image has the Merino Charley Sweater in Maraschino Cherry but I used an Old Navy Cashmere sweater, from 2007, in Red as the perfect substitute. I replaced the Scallop Trim Mini with a J Crew oldie, the Flannel Parlour Skirt in Ivory. Because of the super cold day, I wore some Fleece Lined Leggings and my Harper Boots. 

I was cozy and warm while out Christmas shopping. I took a size Medium in the blouse and runs TTS. Gigi reviewed it here. I can’t wait to wear this combo again. I have several different Ivory colored bottoms that I can use to change up this outfit slightly.
Have a Great Day!

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I am trying my best to not buy every embellished sweatshirt that comes out but the Mini-Bows Sweatshirt in Heather Onyx was too cute to pass up. I grabbed a Medium and this run TTS.

Plenty of room through the arms. The material is cozy, of course.

The bows are all over the front and arms. They are not in the back which is good because there are little rhinestones at the center of each bow. Those could get snagged on something and the whole bow could fall off and you wouldn’t know.

Aren’t these just the cutest?

As of now, this sweatshirt is on promo for $98 plus there is 30% off and free shipping today only, making this a pretty good deal. I do plan on layering under this sweatshirt. I’m thinking the Tartan shirt from last year as well as the Silk French Hen Shirt.
Have you tried the Mini-Bows Sweatshirt yet?