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I’m really not one to buy immediately after seeing an item from the Anthropologie Catalog. J Crew…all day long…but not Anthro, or any other catalog for that matter. The Leadlight Maxi Skirt is the first time I’ve wanted something immediately, without trying it on.

I couldn’t decide if I should go with the 6 or 8 Petite, as Maeve’s sizing for me is all over the place (size 4 in the Mod Garden Dress). I went with the 8 Petite and it was the right call. I think the 6 might have been too snug in the waist. Right now the 8P sits high-waisted on me, but that is fine. I don’t plan on tucking anything in to it. 
I’m not sure if I should have it hemmed or not though. It drags the floor when I’m standing still but seems to just hit the floor when I’m walking/moving. I will mainly wear flats with it. A heel wouldn’t require the hemming. It is lined but only to just above the knee where the slit starts. I show you an Angelina pose when I wear it…which will be soon!
All the gorgeous colors in it will make it so versatile to wear this summer. Now that Husband has finally finished our itinerary for our trip I can do the final planning of what I’ll talk. This skirt is in the running to take. 
What do you think of the Leadlight Maxi Skirt? 
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OK, so not stripper-like “Clear Heels” but a solid block clear heel on a Talbots shoe. Husband and I had an un-planned date night Friday night when one of our favorite, but normally highly priced, restaurants had a Groupon promotion. So I grabbed two “NWT” items from my closet and we went out for a delicious meal.

J Crew Jules Dress in Fanfare Print
Talbots Patent Leater Lucite Heel Sandal in Black
I bought these last summer on super sale, after seeing them on Gigi. I also bought the Plaster/White color as well since the price and promos were so low. The heel is pretty high, 3 inches, so they are not an all-day heel for me but were comfortable for the short time I did wear them. 
I’m happy I was finally able to wear my Jules Dress in Fanfare. I rolled up the sleeves and it was the perfect dress for the evening. 
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OMGeeee! I love these pants. I was so happy I had an office visit Thursday because I was chomping at the bit to wear the Cafe’ Capri in Sovereign Paisley. It has a dark color in it that looks black but I felt it could work at a really dark Navy. That’s why I paired it with a Navy top and Shoes.

J Crew Cafe’ Capri in Sovereign Paisley
J Crew Lace Tee in Navy
Christian Louboutin Simple 70 in Navy
I think the Navy tones down the wonderful colors of the pants nicely. Of course, I received the expected “Whoa! Crazy pants!” type comments. I like the little flashes of aqua in the pant. I’d like to find a top in a similar color that will bring it out more and then pair it with a nude shoe.
What would you wear with these pants?
Have a Great Weekend!
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Do you remember when I tried on this lovely silk faille shirtdress by Maeve a few months ago in two sizes? Well, I am so happy I didn’t pay full price for it because it went on sale a few weeks after my dressing room try-on and I was able to get it in the Size 4. I am so happy with the purchase, especially on sale. I think it helped that when I tried it on the reviews (AHEM…J CREW…We need reviews.) weren’t very flattering of the dress.

I wore this to The Boy’s Spanish National Honor Society Induction. I paired it with the peep-toe Joley heels from J Crew. 
So smart and good-looking…he received many a compliment on his Liberty of London for Target tie. 
I like that this doesn’t button all the way to the bottom of the dress but only on the top. There is less room for a wardrobe malfunction. It is quite static-y on bottom but I think once it goes through a good dry-cleaning it will be fine.
Have a Great Day!
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Just a quick post for today. I wore this to the office recently. Normally I wear a dress or a pencil skirt but felt like wearing jeans, albeit nice jeans, jeans none-the-less.

Jeans: Lucky Brand Legend High-Rise Trousers
Blouse: Kate Spade Striped Blaise Top, Size 8
Cardigan: J Crew Jackie in Beechwood
Shoes: J Crew Biella Heeled Loafer (first time wearing these)
The jeans have some stretch to them and due to the high-waist make me look taller, which is always a plus. The heels help with the new height of course. Talbots has a similar top called the Audrey-Collar Top in both solid and a pink-and-black stripe. I love the name too! But the difference is that the Talbots top is a Polyester Satin while the Kate Spade is Silk. 
Have a Great Day!