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Having been under-whelmed with J Crew retail releases I used my Rewards Card on a couple of Factory items. I ordered the Beaches Sweatshirt in a Medium for a more slouchy fit. Now I just need to crank down the A/C and wear it.

The Love Collector Tee is just another cute graphic tee I couldn’t pass up. I’m wearing a Medium. The cotton is really soft.

The Aqua Centerpiece Necklace matches the Crystal Compilation Bracelet almost exactly. I missed out on the retail necklace so I was happy to see it show up at the Factory.

This is on the last jump ring. 
This is on the first jump ring, making the necklace sit a little higher up. 
Bracelet and necklace…almost a perfect match. 
What have you purchased from the Factory lately? 

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I had a Banana Republic mail-day last week and was very happy with what I received. I checked in my stores for the Lemon Print Full Skirt but only saw the dress which is no longer online. Based on a few other full-skirt try-ons I ordered a size 6 in this skirt. I love everything about this skirt – the print, fit, length, pockets! I’ll balance the fullness of the skirt with a slim top or one tucked in.

I was able to order the Marimekko Collection Kivet Hampton Pant first thing in the morning on release day. I ordered my normal Hampton pant size of 6 and was able to get them in Short length. The fit is perfect. I thought the big dots on a pant might be a little overwhelming for me but I casually had on a graphic tee with it and it looked cool. I can’t wait to wear them!

  

You can still find the dress, sweater and skirt in the Kivet print online and in some stores.

Lemons seem to be a trend as Kate Spade, Ann Taylor and Banana all have some items. I would expect Forever 21 to pop some up too here soon.

Were you able to get anything from the Marimekko Collection? Have any “Lemons” in your closet?

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I didn’t even notice the Linen Chevron Maxidress came in the Black Ivory. I only saw the True Blue online and never clicked to look at the details of it. I tried on a size 8 in the True Blue and that was pretty big in the chest. I tried the size 6 in the Black Ivory and that fit better though I considered sizing down one more to a 4. On the hangar I really liked the Black but once I had them both on, I liked the True Blue better. The linen is very soft and it’s lined in Cotton. Though I have no need for it, I wishlisted the True Blue

  

I love the gray and white of the Stripe Basket-Weave Dress. I have on a size 6 and is very fitted. I would need to go to my normal size 8 for this type of dress. I am zipped to the waist. I wish I had a Summer wedding to wear this.

  

Lastly, is the Crepe Maxidress in Hammock Green. I have on a Small and this fits pretty well. The shoulders could be altered a little to lift the dress a little. Movement seemed to shift the V-neck a little lower. The length is perfect, just sitting above the floor. I love both of my Silk Crepe Maxidresses so I passed on this one. I prefer the Scoopneck instead of the v-neck.

Have you tried any of these dresses? Anyone tried the Linen Maxidress in the solid colors?

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Still on the hunt for some new white denim, I tried on the Stretch Reid Crop Jean in Chalk in a size 29. These were unfortunately not a good fit. They were a little bunchy in the front but tight in the thighs. They are to the floor and not cropped for me and a little see-through. The only place they fit was in the waist. So, I’m still searching for White Denim. I’ll keep posting any that I try on, especially if they were suggestions from my post.

  

The Andie Chino in Dusty Quartz is a nice peachy pink color. This color is not something I gravitate to, especially on bottom. These are a bit see-through for my darker skin tone but fit in my normal size 8. They are a great color for Spring and Summer.

The Swiss-Dot Pom-Pom Skirt in Dusty Pomegranate will be perfect for Fall. The color just screams Fall to me. I am wearing a size 6 which was perfect on me.


My VPS gave me the Embroidered Tassel Top in Arrow Print to try on with the Andie Chino’s. I wasn’t a fan. The fit was fine though I don’t recall the size, probably a 6. This seems too young or juvenile for me. I thought it might be the tassels so I tucked them away but I just think it’s the style overall. I did look cute with the Andie Chino in Dusty Quartz.

The one item I have loved since it came out is the Boy Shirt in Stripe Gauze. I tried the Stripe Gauze Tunic and it was very big on me, even in the Small. The Boy Shirt, in a size 8, is a much better fit and style for me. I took this one home. 
I have a few Dresses coming up later. 
Have a Great Day!

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I was able to stop by J Crew to try on a few new arrivals. I am under-whelmed with the latest Summer arrivals, as I was expecting a few more cute skirts and dresses. Right now, I’ve just been gravitating towards the tees, which I definitely don’t need any more of. First up are the graphic items I tried on.

I was surprised to see The Crab Top in my store. I knew just by looking at it I would need a size 8. It’s very boxy and the arms are cut small. There’s a keyhole with a single button in the back. The shirt is Poly and feels a little thick. I really like the color and print of the crab and hope that something similar, preferably in a tee, comes to the Factory next year. I have pics from all angles below.

I loved the Linen Embroidered Crab Sweater on the hanger but I didn’t notice the drop-shoulder until I tried it on. So disappointed by that. I am wearing a Small. I wouldn’t size to my normal Medium in this as it is supposed to drape and swing. The Linen is woven a little thicker and not see through like some of the tees and other sweaters from previous years. I think we’ll see this crab as an Intarsia Charley sweater at the Factory next year. 

The Linen Surfboard Sweater is the same as the Embroidered Crab Sweater as far as the drape/swing/drop-shoulders are concerned. The surfboards are not embroidered but Intarsia knit. The linen is also see-through on this one. The surfboards are cute and the sweater pairs well with the Swiss-Dot Pom-Pom Skirt in Dusty Pomegranate. I’m wearing a Medium in this and you can see the it’s bunchy at the waist and a little big through the chest. I’d size down to a Small in this.

I am wearing a Small in the Linen Pocket Tee in Surfboard. I loved it though wish that the tee was a different color, like Navy or even the teal on the surfboard. Probably another one we will see at the Factory next year, in Cotton. Loved it though.

The Drapey Tee in Beach Heart was my favorite. I love the graphic on it. I can’t remember what size I’m wearing but from the looks of it, I have on a Medium. I ended up passing on it though as I haven’t seen a tee sell out at full-price yet, so it should make it to sale. And, you know this will end up at the Factory. The colors will be a little muted but it will still be cute. 

I liked the Hugo Guinness Masterpiece Tee because it was in black. I took a Medium in case I happen to shrink it. It’s a cute tee and not too see-through like the Ivory ones.

Crabs, Surfboards, Waves, Beaches, Palm Trees – I’m sensing J Crew wants us to be one with the ocean, if we can’t be near it.

Have a Great Day!

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