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During the last 25%/30% off everything at J Crew I picked up the Seville Wedge Espadrilles in Navy. Last year, they were offered in whole sizes only so the 7 was a half size too big and the 6 was way too tight. This year, half sizes were introduced and the 6 1/2 was the perfect fit. I wish there were half sizes last year as I really wanted the Navy/White stripe in Satin. This year they come in Flax, Venetian Green, and Neon Rose in solids and Black/Ivory Stripe. I don’t know if I really love this Navy as it’s a little too light but I have worn them a few times so I think my eyes just don’t care for them. Also, 7 is my normal J Crew shoe size so I would say go half a size down.

The Chambray showed up online two weeks ago and I ordered them as that color will go with a lot in my closet. I am hoping to get a PA this week.

These are fairly comfortable and I’ll certainly wear them a lot this year. I’ve seen the Venetian Green in stores and the color is gorgeous. 
What do you think of the Seville Wedge Espadrilles? Are they on your list? 
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Husband and I took a trip to the Outlet Mall on Sunday to do a little shopping at Pottery Barn. It’s his favorite store. We were there for almost 3 hours and came home with lots of goodies and deals. He had two more stores to go to and so I left him and went to the J Crew Factory Store where new arrivals were waiting. I was in a rush but grabbed two dresses that caught my eye.

First was the Garden Floral print in what looks like the Lucille Dress style. I have on a size 6, #45492, Bright Orange, $118 plus 30% off dresses. This size was a good fit, if almost exact in the top. An 8 would have been looser in the top but I’m not sure I would have bought that size. This is Cotton and lined in Poly, I think. This will be great for showers and weddings this summer.

Next is the Mirabel print in Navy and also White. They are both beautiful dresses and were selling quickly. I have on the Navy in a size 6 and the White in an 8, #77503, $118 plus 30% off dresses. Again, the 6 fit great and the Navy is gorgeous with the cream embroidery. The straps are adjustable and I’d wear a strapless bra with this.

Here’s the odd thing…I tried on the 8 in the White with pink embroidery and it fit just like the Navy 6. There wasn’t an 8 in the Navy and I had the only 8 in the White. Maybe it was just a touch looser in the top where the straps are but through the body it fit the same. Also, YAY! for pockets.

I was pressed for time so I didn’t have a chance to grab anything else to take and try on. I hope to stop again this week if I have the time. Otherwise, I expect these new arrivals will be online no later than next week but probably this week, same as the Retail new arrivals.
Have a Great Day!
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Everyone remembers Jenna in these pants right?

They are expected in the next roll-out or two and are in the May Style Guide as well. For those of us (everyone really) who won’t be able to afford them here is a more reasonable option for that print in a scarf.

The Printed Linen Scarf in Emerald Pool is beautiful, lightweight and a vibrant Emerald Green.

Even the pinks and yellows on the scarf pop out at you. The material is a viscose, linen blend so less wrinkles but does that even matter with a scarf? As you can see, the scarf is very sheer so it’s perfect for those light breezy days or offices with a chilly A/C.

What do you think of this scarf print? Honestly, I wish J Crew would make a scarf in every beautiful print they have, especially if the print is used in a Collection piece at $300+. Yes, I’m sure the Factory Store will eventually have one but sometimes it’s not the actual item for me as much as it is the print. 
Have a Great Day!
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Recently Gilt City had a free coupon code for 25% of J Crew Factory. All you had to do was claim it. As soon as my code came through I used it. No waiting for me. I ordered several Polos that were on promo for both myself ($14 each in Mint and Navy) and The Boy ($12 each…can’t be that!), along with a men’s Lobster Tee, Lobster scarf (orange one), Cardigan and the Seersucker Ruffle V-Neck Dress.

I ordered a size 6, confident about that due to my last try-on of the Blakeley Factory Dress in Vintage Zebra Stripe. It’s a perfect fit all over. Currently the V-Neck is held together by some thread but I expect that to break any time. I will be replacing that with a little snap button.

It also comes in a Neon Persimmon, which reads pink to me online. The dress is Cotton with a Cotton lining. Perfect for summer. I expect it to be scorching this year.

Who doesn’t love a little seersucker to prep it up a bit? I have pants, shorts and a vest all in seersucker and love all of them. I think this will be great for my upcoming trip too, with a little cardigan and Cece flats. I have on the Seville Espadrilles in Navy in these pics. Look for a “Shoesday” post soon on those!
Right now, the dress is $59.50 online. I also just received an email stating most Factory items in store were up to 50% off. My guess is this dress is at least 30% off in a store but off the full price of $98. It doesn’t hurt to call and see.
I expect there will be New Arrivals at the Factory soon. Everything is looking a little repetitive. Especially since they are currently having a “Clear the Clearance Event with 30% off Final Sale” (use code GETMORE). 
Have a Great Evening!
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Before this promo ends I wanted to give you a quick review of some shorts and a tee that are part of the latest J Crew promo of 25% off Tees, Shorts and Swim.

These shorts below are all the same style the Pleated Short. I found these last year in both the red and blue stripe. See them both on me here.

This year, they are offered in a Navy Nautical Stripe and Structured Cotton in solid colors – White, Black, Neon Rose and Pacific Turquoise. 

I prefer these to the flat-front 3-, 5- inch shorts. The pleating gives the shorts a little shape, almost A-Line.

Side view – Umm…yeah…so WMM gave me that little beer belly from all her Miller time Friday’s. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Rear view – As you can see the stripes line up almost perfectly in the back.

The Neon Rose is a beautiful color and works nicely with my skin tone.

The Nautical Stripe are a Linen-Cotton blend which causes a slight problem. They pill at the inseam. You can see the image below, on the right side of the picture where the shorts pill due. On the left, I used my sweater shaver to remove the pilling. A minute worth of work and the pills are gone. Also, I have washed these consistently in the machine and then laid them flat to dry with no problems. The solid colors are Cotton so I don’t know/don’t think they will pill.

Yes, I buy multiples. All that’s missing is the Pacific Turquoise. It’s gorgeous IRL but my store didn’t have my size. One other thing about these is that they have pockets. I don’t dislike them with pockets but I think they look better with the pockets still sown shut. 

I also found the Linen Soleil Tee. The Linen Tees are a staple for me during the summer. This one is sheer but with the print in the front I don’t need to wear a cami under. This will pair well with all my new shorts. I took a Medium.

I thought and thought about ordering swim during this promo but I need to purge the many bikinis and one-piece suits I have first. Also, none of the prints were very appealing to me this year. Maybe there will be something in the later roll-outs.

Hope these reviews help!

Have a Great Day!