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It’s now habit to swing by the J Crew Factory Store every time I’m in the area. I’m glad I did. I found some Retail favorites I missed out on. I did not see or find the Lace Cami Dina blogged about here. That was the first thing I looked for. I have seen Collection pieces before at that outlet so I was really hoping to find it. I have added the name, style number and price on most of the pics. I was able to take all of them with flash (I asked to be placed in the “big” dressing room which is also in the back.)

Everything had either a percent or dollar off but I don’t remember. I did buy some of these so I’ll check my receipt later and update the post.
Tees – I didn’t try these on but did snap some pics.

Two Dogs Tee

Embroidered Flowers Tee – The original came in ivory. The Warm Blush is pretty.

Rooster Tee

Celosia Cardigan (I can’t remember if this cotton or merino wool but I did buy it so I’ll update later.)
This came in Cinnamon Spice, Navy, Burnished Olive and two other colors that I can’t remember.

Silk Tiered Cami – This came in Ivory, Black, Blackberry (rich purple color), and Black Floral Print.
This is a Size 4.

Rose Skirt (I don’t know the name of the original print of this. Wasn’t it a dress?)
Size 6

Blushed Tweed Pencil Skirt – Size 6

Viscose Tango Top – This is the light pink color (and the only one I didn’t take with flash).
Size Small – This came in Dark Grey, Light Grey, Cream and Pink and was $5.00 off.

Paisley Tunic – Once I realized it wasn’t the Perfect shirt I wasn’t too interested in it.

Ikat Dot Pencil Skirt – I think this was cotton. I need to start taking pics of the material tag too.
Size 6

Velvet Eden Blazer – I missed out on this color and have been wanting it badly. It’s such a rich purple. The outlet had this in the Dusty Blossom and Navy. The lining is navy but doesn’t have a contrast trim. This was also 40% off.
Size 6

Hope you are enjoying your weekend! I’m gathering items to post a blog sale in the next few days so watch for that!

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Sadly, I was unable to make it to my store’s Luxe event due to work, work, work. I was able to head over on Saturday afternoon to check out the new arrivals from this week and take some pics.

Tees
All-Spice Tee – Size S, #31249, Color IVO, $34.50 (not online)
I’ve started trying the size smalls in J Crew tees instead of the Mediums. I’ve found each material type give me a different fit. I think this is the Ringspun and it’s a little tight. The slub cotton tee below it a looser fit in the same size.

Eiffel Tower Tee – Size S, #30847, Color PEA, $36.50 (not online)
I believe this is a slub cotton. I saw the Eiffel tower on it out of the corner of my eye and knew immediately I was buying this.
See it on Ema.

Marled Boyfriend V-Neck Tee – Size S, Color-Heather Pewter, $72
The small was a little tight in the arms for me but fit loose in the chest and waist so I don’t think I’d take a Medium. It was very comfortable but overall, not for me.

Dresses
Ikat Bustier Dress – Size 8
I tried this on for fun. The size 8 was too big in the bust but fit well in the waistband. The size 6 would have been too tight in the waistband. It’s a very pretty dress and has pockets and an exposed back zipper. My SA suggested putting the shirt underneath since I really don’t do strapless. It doesn’t look too bad.
See it on DrDrama – she looks hawt!

Drea Dress – Size S
I’m calling this the Drea Tunic, meant to be worn OVER skinny pants, like the Minnies. Cinching it a little tighter at the waist and raising it was not a pretty picture, so you won’t see it. 🙂

Sweaters & Outerwear
Marled Shawl-Collar Cardigan – Size S, $128
This is a really nice cardigan and it has two exposed zippers at the pockets. I just can’t justify buying it when I may only wear it two or three times. It also comes in Marled Saddle, which looks like a tan color.

Arrow Sweater-Jacket – Size M, $138, Color HEL-Heather Elm
I randomly picked this because I thought it looked cute. Not for me but cute none-the-less. I would have to cuff the sleeves as they were took long but a bit too boxy for me. It also comes in Black, Heather Caramel, Heather Carbon and Heather Grey.

Utility Jacket with Removable Faux Fur Collar – Size 8, Color SGR, $378 (not online)
This has an inner tie to cinch the waist and the collar is removable. The size 8 fit big through the body but well in the shoulders for me. The size 6 might have been a little tight in the shoulders.

Donegal Tweed School-boy Blazer – Size 6, Color ALU-Aluminum, also comes in Moss, $198
The fit of the 6 was great for me through the arms and shoulders but could be a little more fitted through the waist. I have too many blazers I rarely get to wear but would certainly love this one!



Skirts
Sequined Jersey Bloomer – Size 6, $98
HAHAHAHAHA!
Tried on with Buffalo Check Boy Shirt – Size 6, $69.50, Color RDU-Rose Dust

Crinkled Silk Tempest Skirt – Size 8, $138, Color-Rust
This was sitting at my waist and was a little tight. No elastic waistband (finally!) to help out. Too short for me and a Size 10 would have added bulk/width, not length. There is something interesting about the print and color that I like. (2nd pic below is with flash.)

Sequin Pencil Skirt – Size 6, $138, Color-BSH, Brown Sheen
worn with Bayberry Flouncett Blouse – Size 6, $98, Color-DPL, Dark Plum
I like the pencil skirt but the sequins get stuck together so you have to CARFULLY separate them. The color is gorgeous. I couldn’t get a decent shot with flash, though. The blouse is pretty and goes well with the skirt (and another below) but makes the outfit a little too stuffy for me. I think the skirt with the Denim Perfect Shirt and the blouse, un-tucked, with the Minnies or rolled up jeans would be better.

Wool Flannel Fallyn Skirt – Size 6, $98, Color DRO, Dusty Rose
This skirt is very lightweight which surprised me. This size was a teensy bit tight for me but the length was perfect (21″). If I bought this I’d wear Spanx under or size up to an 8. (2nd pic is with flash.)

Felted Wool Mini – Size 6, $88, Color DCY, Dark Cypress
This is a very pretty green and would love if there were a little more length in the skirt. I think even with the shape and cut it would still look great a little longer in length. (2nd pic is with flash.)


Shirts
Fountain Cami – Size 6, $98, Color MST, Metallic Stone
Meh…I’m not so into this. It’s a pretty top but I don’t care for how the ruffles are placed and it’s boxy. I think there was a side zip.

Khloe Jacquard Cami – Size 6, $88, Color BST, Blush Stone
This is very pretty but I would like to see the Cobblestone color IRL. Again a little boxy but would look great under a blazer.

Silk and Sequin Scoopneck Tee – Size S, $148, Color OMO, Olive Moss
This runs big (I sized down to a Small) but this is a pretty color.

Faded Paisley Flouncette Blouse – Size 6, $98, Color WAS, White Ash

Gingham Perfect Shirt – Size 6, $78, Color SHY, #29862
I wanted this shirt but I have the larger gingham shirt in the same purple from the summer.
See it on AppGal.

Vintage Bateau Top – Size S, $42.50, Color NAVy
I like the fit of the small much better than the medium (below in red-orange). I bought this and when I looked in my closet I realized I had the Perfect Fit Stripe Boatneck in Navy/White. So I’ll return and get the Red-Orange.

Vintage Bateau Top – Size M, $42.50, Color ROR, Red-Orange


Finally. I’ve been working on this post since Saturday!

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I am a huge fan of Pottery Barn. Husband is too! It’s the one store we both like to shop at. Having lived so close to their stores and outlet, we have a lot of our furniture and decor from there so I receive all of their catalogs. I usually briefly scan them to see if there is anything of interest and then toss them into the recycling bin.

Today, when skimming through the magazine a cool-looking jewelry bust caught my eye. Then something on it intrigued me even more.

Just a lovely dresssing table set-up.

Decorative Bust

A closer look…and what do you see?
J Crew Flowerette Sash
J Crew 4-Strand Pearl Necklace
J Crew Crystal Coletto Necklace

Vintage Jewelry Stand

J Crew Crystal Colleto Necklace
other random J Crew Jewelry (some were/are in-store only)
Mirrored Dresser-Top Trays
Even more J Crew jewelry

Now I really want that bust.

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I promised The Boy lunch but ended up having to work through lunch so instead we went for a treat. We found a Gelato place at the mall that just happens to be near J Crew. You know I can’t walk by without stopping in. Just a quick peek I told him. Sure mom said The Boy. He knows me well.

My store is having a Luxe event as previously blogged about by Dr. Drama and Alexis on JCA. When I stopped in the store one of my favorite SAs told me new arrivals would be here Tuesday, the event on Thursday and Tax Free weekend starting on Friday. And then he told me he was leaving. He is staying with J Crew, just another store in a different city. The store I frequent has had some shake-ups and changes the past two months. I hope things settle down soon.

So, anyway, I tried on a few skirts and one top I’ve been waiting to see. I’m glad my store had it because sizing was EXTREMELY OFF!

Novo-stripe Wrap Top – #28560, $98.50 – This is silk and I love the stripe contrast. It has a side zip and a wrap shape with a little ruching/gathering on the side. For some reason I grabbed a 6 and a 4 to try on. Normally I would do a 6 and 8 but something told me to get the 4. I’m glad I did because this sucker runs loose. I mean, REALLY LOOSE.

Here’s the 6. Very loose in the waist, chest, side/armholes (bra was showing).

And the 4…Visually not much difference between the 4 and 6 but it was still loose in all the same places.

The 2…A little better, but a maybe a little too much cleavage.

AND THE ZERO…as in never been a 0 in MY LIFE! And this was the best fit (although I did have to do a small dressing room wiggle to get it off, but just a little wiggle.) It was fitted but not tight in the waist and chest (for reference I’m a 36B). The side/armholes weren’t too low, showing the bra. I am getting this top but I’ll wait until Thursday or Friday, praying they don’t sell out of the 0 or 2. I think I will probably go with the 2, just to be safe but I’ll try them both on again before making a final decision.

Skirts
Dotted Metallic Pencil Skirt – (not online yet) – #29265, $118 – I love J Crew Pencil Skirts. ‘Nuff said.

Cord Atlee Skirt – $59.50 – Comes in Navy, Rich Brown, Buff Sand, Alpine Moss – This is a very cute skirt and I love the Moss color. It’s a darker green IRL than online. The navy is very pretty too. The style reminds me of the Deco Shirred and Terra Paisley skirts from last fall.

Size 6 – I brought an 8 in the dressing room but didn’t try it on. I’ll do that when I go back next week. I think the 8 might give me a little more length but we’ll see. The green makes me want Fall to be here now. I can’t wait to wear it with tights and ankle booties.

Wool Bell Skirt – #28704, Size 6

Velvet Bell Skirt – #29086 – This is a 4 but it’s the same style and the Wool Bell Skirt.

And, what I wore. Very basic and casual.