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I’m really excited about the new arrivals at J Crew.

I love the A-Line Mini Skirt in Violet Poppy as an option for my friend’s birthday weekend in November. I know I have plenty to wear but it’s always fun to have something new for a special occasion like that. I need to figure out how else to wear it and commit to wearing it more than just once or twice this year.

The Merino Sweater-Dress looks to have a bit of shape to it and the Academic Green color is beautiful. I am sure the Small will fit just fine and hit me at mid-calf in length. It will be wonderful to wear with Tall Boots too.

As a Patio Pant fan I am happy to see it in another print and texture in the Mini-Dot Wool. I’m actually happy to see more wide-leg options in both pants and jeans. They are all cropped and I’ve been happy with the Petite sizing as the crops are finally hitting just above my ankle bone without any alterations. The Rayner Jean in Keller-Wash is also on my list to try, especially since it also comes in Petite sizing.

I love that the Sleeveless Drapey Popover in Clover Print is Silk, at least that’s what the online description says. Hopefully it’s in-store and I’ll be able to confirm the material.
The Spicy Jade color of the Boy Shirt in Crinkle Gingham looks so gorgeous. I am trying to find a few sweaters in my closet to layer with it before I commit to buying it. I do have the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Wool in Viridian Green that would probably match it.
I hate wearing turtlenecks, but love scarves. I always feel like the turtleneck is squeezing my neck. I have a few Tissue Turtlenecks that I barely tolerate. I may need to try the Tippi Mockneck Sweater. I think it would be a nice compromise to keeping not wearing a turtleneck but still keeping my neck warm.

Of course, the things I really want are excluded from the currently promo. And I’m sure they will sell out before making it to a sale price.

Do you like this latest roll-out? What are you eyeing? You can always see more of my picks on my Pinterest Board. I have a lot more shoes and cozy socks out there.

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Starting today through Monday, October 26, you can use promo code SaleTreat to take 25% off full-price styles or 40-50% off Final Sale styles. The 50% off section has some great items, especially if you want to kick start your Christmas shopping.

The Featherweight Cashmere Pocket T-Shirt is a great price at $55. Basic colors like Black, Navy and Gray are always great to have on hand, especially as the weather starts to shift to cooler temps. I suspect these are better up North in the late Spring as opposed to Early Winter.

I’ve been lusting after the Cropped Linen Wide-Leg Trouser in Red Clay all Summer long. It now nets $40. It looks like they run TTS but do I take a chance on Final Sale? And do I order the Red Clay or the nice basic Classic Ivory?

Of course, some of the best deals, under $50, can be found in the jewelry section. I’ve ordered the Mixed Stacking Rings for me, for a much better price at $25. The Petal Cuff Bracelet and Dangling Paillette Necklace both net $20. Even the Yarn-Dyed Vertical Striped Scarf I mentioned in my Sunday Shopping post has moved to the 50% off section.
Also, today only you get Free Shipping with SaleTreat. So you don’t have to hit the normal $150 threshold, especially if you find several items at 50% off and are still under that total.
Happy Shopping!

/ Reviews

Some of the next items from Anthropologie stopped me in my tracks and I wanted the pieces immediately without trying them on. The first two are Anthrpologie exclusives with a beautiful Butterfly print.

I first saw the Culottes below with this Butterfly print and then found this top in the same print. The size 8 fit fine, not great or amazing. It pulls over but does have a few buttons in front as well as the decorative silk tie. The button just under the chest along the widest part of my rib-cage was just a little snug but not uncomfortable.
The back is open at the top and the silk tie still goes around/lays on the neck. It feels a little odd to have some exposure but then material at the neckline. The sleeves are nice and flowy and of course the print on the silk is gorgeous. I added the size 8 to my wishlist.
~ Elevenses Mariposa Silk Culottes, size 8 ~

These culottes are what first stopped me in my tracks. These wide-leg culottes are made from a beautiful silk and in a fantastic print. I tried on the size 8 and they fit very loose everywhere but were still cropped. The online model image shows these hitting a few inches below the knee, not just above the ankle bone. Though I’m usually a size 8 in Elevenses, I think the size 6 would fit since there really was plenty of room at the waist and hips.
 
~ Meadow Rue Cascade Blouse, Taupe, Medium ~
The taupe color went well with the Culottes. Because of the loud print I would stick to a neutral color on top. It fit perfect in the Medium and draped really well. I wouldn’t tuck it in as the ruffle looks a little odd that way. It’s a great little blouse that can be worn with dressy pants or casually with jeans and a cardi.
 
 
~ Dolan Lucille Tie-Neck Tee, White, Small ~

I was looking for a white top to try on with the Vespertine Skirt and chose this one by Dolan. The small is snug in the arms so I would size to a medium. There is a little hook in front to close up some of v-neck to hide the exposed cleavage. It’s a pass for me. I’m not in need of another version of a white tee.
 
~ Sachin + Babi Vespertine Skirt, size 6 ~
I love the contrasting interior of this skirt that the low-high hemline highlights. It’s what immediately caught my eye.
There was no 8 to try on so I grabbed the 6. I wasn’t able to zip it all the way up and where it stopped makes me think the size 8 may not zip all the way either. Because of the low-high hemline I don’t mind this midi skirt. The front hits just below the knee and the back is just below the calf. Wearing heels will help elongate the legs as well.  
The Vespertine Skirt is one you definitely need to try on if you see it in-store. I highly recommend it.

Happy Shopping!

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I had a tiny bit of time to stop by Anthropologie and I found a few things to try on.

I like the silhouette and bell/flare cuff of this sweater dress. The print is good too. I like that there is a stripe on one side and the floral print isn’t all over the dress. The stripe seems visually slimming. Without Spanx! Gotta love that! The Small fit well through the body and I wouldn’t size up even though the arms were a little snug. I like the length too, hitting just above the knee.
 
I liked the print of this dress but the fit was a mess for me. Though the pic on the right shows I have a big stomach it’s just the shape and pattern on the dress. The shoulders are dropped as well. This dress looks good in pictures online but they probably have it pinned. A Medium would have been too big and the XS would have not fit on the hips or shoulders.  

These were just random dresses I found while perusing the store last week. They don’t fit a current need at this time. I’m looking for dresses that are more casual that will work with tall and short boots or can be cinched with a belt and worn with leggings, like the following. I have two different Chambray dresses right now but the Weekend Tunic Dress is at the top of my list to try on.

Have a Great Day!

/ Bella Picks

Through tonight you can use code LAYERUP to take 40% off Final Sale items at J Crew. It looks like they are trying to clear some things out to make room for new arrivals this week. If they really wanted to clear things out they should have left out the “final sale” part of the promo.

My best friend is having a “0” birthday next month and though I have enough going out outfits I think the Washed Lamé Pull-on Pant would be perfect for an night of dinner and dancing. I also liked the Faux-Leather Pocket Shift Dress when I tried it on. I don’t need another sweatshirt but the Graphic Floral Sweatshirt nets $29.99 with the promo.

I am still in love with the Carrie Cami in Watercolor Floral. I took a size 8 in that. The purple in the the Yarn Dyed Vertical Stripe Scarf in pretty saturated. The Two-Tone Pleated Combo Dress is on promo right now and nets $100.80. I will wait for a true sale price and promo on this dress and then order the 8 Petite.
I wear my Wide-Leg Crop Jeans constantly. They are have taken another cut and are now almost sold out in all sizes. They are TTS for me and I took them in a size 29. I wish I had caught them in my size during this price cut. The second pair I ordered were in the wrong packaging so I ended up getting a pair of Crewcuts jeans sent to me and not my Lowry Wash jeans.
I also like the Silk Slip Dress. Though I rarely wear slips, it is still nice to have one on hand. In the past it’s been rare to find one that was 100% silk so for around $36 I think this is a great deal. The Patio Pant in Dusty Dune is the only color on sale but it’s a good neutral to have in your closet. At $41.99 I would order the size 8 and have them hemmed.
Are you shopping this Final Sale or saving your pennies for the new arrivals this week?