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I finally got out of bed and put on some actual clothes since Husband and I were going shopping. And not the kind of shopping we did last time. We had a plan and a list. More on that tomorrow.

I really like this Drifting Jasmine Skirt from Anthropologie but had quite the dilemma trying to find a top to go with it. But I was inspired by Kendi over at Kendi Everyday when she wore hers with a striped top and blazer. I have only mixed prints once since I don’t know if it goes or really how to do it. But I was inspired none-the-less.

Tank: J Crew (2007 or 2008)
Skirt: Drifting Jasmine Skirt by Odille (Anthro)
Espadrilles: Merona Essie in Black
Belt: J Crew Black Patent
So as you can see not only did I mix prints but color as well. I don’t think it turned out too bad. I didn’t get any weird looks either while shopping today.
Have a great evening!

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First, who bought my size 6 Wildcat Ombre Pencil skirt??? There are only size 0 & 8 left. 🙁  I hope my store has them.

Here’s what is on my wishlist from J Crew’s New Arrivals from today.

Grecian Moon Dress
Lemlem Lucy Patio Dress
Pineapple Punch Silk Tunic
Lemlem Tiru Tunic in Grey
Camden Tipped Brogues
Camden Two-Tone Brogues
Lemlem Lucy Wrap
Oak Tweed Pencil Skirt
Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt
Candy Wrap Mini (would have loved to have seen a pencil skirt in this print)
Cotton Pimm Skirt in Wild Mushroom

Clearly I’m digging the Lemlem items.

Have a great day! I’m still in bed so I haven’t decided what to wear yet. The past two days I did get dressed but they were boring outfits.

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I found the J Crew Caribe Espadrille on ebay in navy last month and love them. In Target a few weeks ago I found the Merona Essie Espadrille and noticed they were familiar-looking. I was wearing the Caribe’s and did a quick comparison in the store and they are almost exact.

J Crew Caribe is a size 7.
Merona Essie is a size 6. 
The Essie in a 7 for me was way too big while the 7 in the Caribe is a perfect fit.
The way the ribbon lays is the same pattern. 
The Caribe has a suede insole while the Essie is soft and suede-like.
The heel height is the same. 
The sole is slightly different. The Caribe is all rubber while the Essie is a rubber and canvas.
I don’t know all the colors the Caribe came in but my guess is at least navy and black and possibly red.
The Essie comes in Black, Red, and Gold, in-store and online.
At $19.99 the Essie is a great deal and wears the same as the Caribe, which is no longer available (other than ebay and the JCA Exchange). 
Happy Shopping!

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I’m trying really hard to shop my closet as best I can. I haven’t worn the Potpourri Mini since Spring and warm weather arrived and the Tiered Silk Cami in Papaya has been sitting in my closet waiting patiently for the tags to come off. I don’t have any thing other than work (from home) today but this isn’t too much for just around the house.

When this top first showed up in stores I didn’t like the fit. The tiers looked to add extra weight but I did try on the 8 only. I didn’t jump on the bandwagon until two months ago when I saw how great yogagirl looked in one of hers. So then I stalked pop-backs and ebay not really knowing my size. Turns out the 8 is too big, the 6 is loose but fits but I can also wear the size 4 and 2. How’s that for vanity sizing? I was able to get the Papaya, Light Berry, Antique Stone and the Toffee in those random sizes. I’d love the Deep Violet/Purple yogagirl is wearing but I am satisfied with the ones I have. And the yellow is so bright and pretty too!

Blouse: J Crew Silk Tiered Cami
Skirt: J Crew Potpourri Mini
Shoes: Target Merona Essie Espadrilles (just like the J Crew Caribe)
A pretty good match.
Here’s the J Crew Trevi Shell that I changed into for the NJHS Induction Ceremony. I didn’t wear the little belt it comes with.

It’s taking all my will power to NOT go to Anthropologie to see their sale items. And J Crew should have more new arrivals in-store this week. ACK! Hopefully, the new outdoor furniture we are getting this week should be enough to satisfy my shopping cravings.

Enjoy your day!

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Last week I think I did pretty well getting dressed in more than just shorts and tees (even though I didn’t post many pics of the outfits). So I decided I would try it again this week. Especially since I’m back to eating better and will, hopefully, incorporate some exercise this time. I’ve got 10 lbs. to lose.

(Amazing how slow it is to lose them and they find their way back so quickly.)

Today, I’ll start off with the Canterbury Bells Pencil Skirt from J Crew. The top is a jersey knit cowl-neck with a v-back (I guess it could be reversible).

Blouse: Bordeaux from Anthropologie (similar here)
Skirt: J Crew Canterbury Bells Pencil Skirt
Shoes: Miss Trish for Target Seahorse Sandal
I know it is somewhat of a cop-out to wear white with the skirt but I wanted the focus on the skirt today. I’ll be trading out the top for the J Crew Trevi Shell for this evening. 
The Boy will be inducted into NJHS tonight. We are very proud considering the ordeal we went through with him for this special honor.
Have a Great Monday!