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Banana Republic has a new promo of 40% off your purchase (exclusion apply) with code BR40. There are so many new pieces on my wishlist at Banana. Though I know I won’t buy it, I have been waiting for the Watercolor Pencil Skirt to show up online.  It certainly looks like a print J Crew would do. It comes in a full skirt and blouse, though only Petite sizing is left.

I love the Pima Cotton the Banana has so I would really like to try the Cashmere-blend Turtleneck in Stripe. It comes in solids too. I am fond of the Ryan-Fit pants and have the Chambray Lightweight Pants on my list to try on. I would love to add the Pinstripe Shirtdress to my closet so I’m hoping one of my stores received it.

As far as toppers, I think the Suede Trench is divine but as a BR Pick, it’s excluded from the promo. I’ll probably need to settle for the Extra Fine Merino Trench Cardigan.

What are you looking at during this promo?

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Hola and Happy New Year! I have been enjoying my time off but am ready to get back into my hobby. I visited some fitting rooms over the weekend and found myself channeling Gigi and getting a bit “stripesick”. Stripes need to be a certain spacing for me or I won’t wear the item. The Boy won’t wear them at all. Ever since he was old enough to speak he fussed over having to wear stripes, and that included plaid. He’s opened up to plaid but don’t even suggest a striped shirt. Kids are so odd.

I liked the Midweight Boatneck Striped Tee in Cherry because, well, it was not Navy, which I always choose over any other color. Other than a Tippi and a pair of jeans I have no red in my closet. The Striped Tee w/Back Zip also has faux leather going down the length of each sleeve. There’s also a Navy version with wider stripes, the Rugby Striped T-Shirt with Back Zip.

IRL, I preferred the Ivory/Black/Gray over the Blueberry/Burgundy/Navy of the Mixed Striped Tee. The Burgundy is the back of the tee and almost doesn’t seem to match. My store did not have the Oversized Stripe Turtleneck which I wanted to see. I’m picky about turtlenecks as I don’t want them to be overly tight at the neck.

I’m excited for the new year though I don’t have anything big planned yet. I’ll be back tomorrow with some of my “stripesick” reviews.

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Tory Burch is having a great sale on their sale items, taking 30% off with code Merry30. I am extremely happy with the items I’ve purchased recently, wearing them constantly. The Wool Henley Tunic is so soft and cozy. I have been in love with the Jacquard Wrap Skirt since it came out, the long vest too, so I have my personal shopper searching for the skirt in my size at another store.

I bought the Merino Pieced Suede Sweater Tunic for over 70% off. It’s absolutely gorgeous and is the same style as the Oversized Mockneck Tunic I have. Though the suede version is sold out online, I found mine in-store. If you have been waiting for an item to go on sale and it’s not online call a store. My store is currently over-stocked with sale items.

Happy Tory Shopping!

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Did you catch that J Crew Factory snuck in a mini roll-out last week? The Horse Love Sweatshirt is back in gray with gold foil horses. The print and color of the Printed Flare Dress in Lime Green looks familiar but I can’t quite place the color name. I think the retail version was in a wool-silk pencil skirt. The Textured-Dot Split-Neck Dress is the Factory version of the Windowpane Dress. I ended up returning mine since I didn’t have a place to wear it. 

I really wish I could pull off a cape and I love the Navy Wool Cape Jacket. And even though we are only 9 days into Winter, the Textured Stripe Amelia Flat and Mixed Tweed Classic D’Orsay Flat have me thinking of Spring already. But the number one item and am really looking forward to trying is the Striped Jacquard Pencil Skirt. I own several sweaters I think will look good with this pencil skirt. I’m hoping to get to the Factory sometime this weekend.

What caught your eye in this mini roll-out?

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I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! We had family at my house again this year and had a great time outside in the warm weather. It’s now freezing cold (compared to my normal) and I’m bundled up in a cozy sweater.

Loft is having a great promo of 50% off everything using code HOLIDAY50, which ends today. I really love, and ordered, the Pleated Flippy Dress which is in a comfy jersey material. Also, I think the Faux Fur Vest in the Coal Grey is lovely, though maybe a little long for me. I still love the Rabbit Pattern Sweater, particularly because it’s green. And the Colorblock Cable Sweater reminds me of Neapolitan Ice Cream.

Lou & Grey is also included in this promo! I love their cozy items. It looks like they have their own website now and they have a Private Sale going on with 25% off. Not all items on their site are at Loft but the Loft promo is much better though.

And it might seem a little weird shopping for Swim & Beach items but I’m always looking for a new swimsuit since I’m in the pool all Summer long. At 50% off, the swimsuits are a great deal. I love the Riviera Shorts though I probably need to purge my shorts drawer first.

We are off to see Star Wars this evening. Have you seen it? We decided to wait for the crowds to calm down a bit but it was exciting to see all the Facebook and Instagram pics of those who went opening day and weekend.

Have a Great Day!