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I was able to grab a couple of wishlist items on sale plus promo using some generous birthday gift cards from my family.

The Collection Leather Mini Skirt was not on my radar until it went on sale and I ended up ordering both the Oyster Shell and Navy. It’s rare to see such colors in a Leather Skirt and I think that makes it less noticeable as leather. I envision wearing these with my Cashmere Tees and new Tory Burch Kelly Top.

The color is a gorgeous and really does look like an oyster shell. I ordered a size 8 in both, though most reviewers stated it ran big. I think the fit is TTS as 8 is my normal min-skirt size. The feel of the leather was the first thing I noticed right out of the package. It’s so buttery soft; not stiff at all. This fits a little more snug than the Navy but I think there’s too much lining in this one. I could feel it gathering as I walked around.

Though there is enough leather at the hem to lengthen it, I have no idea how to go about suggesting how to do that. 

The Navy is much darker than this image. I couldn’t get the right color with or without flash. The slant pockets don’t add any bulk in front. You can see how much better this fits than the Oyster Shell skirt, both the same size. Unfortunately, I have to hunt a pop-back in another size 8 or a 10 since all sizes are now sold out. I’ll keep the size I have and hope I find a pop-back as the color, and price, were too rare.

The Linen Maxidress in Hammock Green popped back in a size 6. It wasn’t and still isn’t on sale but I had to grab it. The color is just as beautiful in person as it is online, maybe more so. I need a beautiful necklace like Dani’s to wear with it.

I love my Puff-Sleeve Blazer in Warm Poppy and have worn it about 5-6 times since purchasing it. I ordered both the Black and Navy in my normal blazer size of 10 Petite and the fit is perfect. During the Spring, I wore my Wool Schoolboy Blazers in Black and Navy a lot but during April and May wished I had a cotton version of both. Here it is in the Black and though I like it I think that maybe I should stick with the Navy. I’m still deciding though.

Another wishlist item was Schoolboy Blazer in Linen in Dark Evergreen. The fit in a 10 Petite is perfect though it’s not a 100% keeper. I love the color but am having a little trouble finding things to wear with it in my closet. It has to work with at least 3 different things to stay or it will just sit NWT.

I also grabbed the Drapey Drawsting Pant since it came to $20 in-store with the 50% off.

What little goodies did you find during the promos online/in-store?

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Here are a few shorts I tried on, two of which are now on Final Sale plus 40% off.

I took a size 8 in the Textured Stripe Short in Festival Orange. The orange is nice and bright and the fit is good. I have plenty of brightly colored shorts but a good sale price might have these make it to my closet.

I really love the Embroidered Cotton Gauze Short. Due to the elastic waistband, I tried on a size 6, which was perfect. If I didn’t already have the skirt in the same color I would have gotten these.

I really liked the Denim Short in Laser Dot. On the hanger they looked big so I grabbed a size 28. Though just a little tight at the hips I know they stretch during wear so the fit was good. These are currently $59.99 plus 40% off. I’m hoping my store will price match with the 50% off as they were not yet on sale Monday when I was there.

The Crab Top looks really cute styled with these shorts. It is currently $69.99, plus 40% off FS.

I grabbed the wrong size in the Scalloped Pocket Short in Polka Dot, currently in a size 6. It pulls tight across the hips so an 8 is a better choice. I like the polka dot more than the scallop detail at the pocket. Maybe the right size would make me change my mind. This is also $59.99 plus 40% off FS.

Enjoy your weekend!!

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I have a few sleeveless top for review today. First up is the Embroidered Pom-Pom Tank, which is really cute though cut very boxy. I have on a 6 in Marine Salt and it was snug just below the underarms for me. Getting an 8 would solve that problem but would be even more voluminous in the body. A pass for me though I do love the strap detail on this. The dress looks to be identical to the tank, just with more length to make it a maxidress. I’m pretty sure it would fit exactly the same.

I grabbed the Embroidered Windowpane Top as it looked nice on the hanger. I loved it when I put it on though. I like that my shoulders have a little more coverage.  I have on a size 6 in Black and would stay with that option. Currently, the Pale Aloe is on sale + 40% off online.

I liked the Stripe Silk-Back Linen Tank immediately. I have on a Small in the Navy Stripe and that fit well. It looks odd in front since I have on a strapless bra but that is the size I would go with, wearing the correct bra. I love the gathered back and it looks cute with the Embroidered Cotton Gauze Shorts. This would be a great little top to wear for the Fourth of July.

 
Also, if you are interested in the Linen Chevron Maxidress in Black, it was on sale in my store for $99.99, plus 50% off. 
I ended up buying the size 6 and wore it with the Malta Mirror Metallic Sandals . I tried on the 37 but ended up with the 38 to accommodate my instep. If you are looking for a non-flip-flop option then these are great little sandals to just slip-on and go. 
Lastly, I received several gift cards for my birthday so I took a big bite out of the Final Sale today. Two items I was waiting on were the Linen Schoolboy Blazer in Dark Evergreen and the Puff-Sleeve Blazer in Black and Navy. They all came out to $71.99 each with the 40% off. Of course, 50% in-store would be better but my store either didn’t have them or weren’t on sale.

Happy Shopping!

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With the exception of the Hibiscus Print, I am not seeing anything I need immediately from the last roll-out. I know Fall will hit us soon but I’m not ready for that either. The Linen Stud Tank in Stripe was very cute. I liked the studs on the striped version better than on the solids. I have on a Small and it’s a good fit though the length seems a little long.

So far, no studs are trying to escape. Though there was a promo on knits in store I ended up passing on this.

I liked the BON TEMPS on the Linen Tee in Bon Temps but the dropped seam just bothers me. I wish it was up on the shoulder. It’s somewhat thin but not necessarily see-through on me. I am wearing a Small.

My store is bursting through the rafters in the sale section. The other store in San Antonio closed on Memorial Day so they took almost all of their stock. There is so much on sale and every size available when I stopped by on Monday.

The Puff-Sleeve Blazer in Seersucker was $99.99 in store plus 50% off. The price was so tempting but in the end I passed on this blazer. I couldn’t think of anything other than solids to wear under it. Also, the color was looked purple-blue and not true blue. I have on a size 8 and it fit well but the 10 Petite would be the perfect fit.

Have a Great Friday!!

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We all know J Crew is known for their prints and colors. The latest roll-out with the Hibiscus Floral Print is no exception. I love every single piece in this print but have limited myself to just one item.

The Twist-Back Top in Hibiscus Floral was my very first choice to purchase. The size 6 fit very well but I noticed it seems to show extra weight that I’m not carrying in the front. No matter how I rearranged the shirt I couldn’t seem to fix it.

The size 8 of the Postage Stamp Mini in Hibiscus Floral fit normal to slightly big. I cannot understand why the mini-skirts are lined in Polyester. I find the lining is cut just a little smaller than the actual skirt so sizing down is usually not an option.

  
The shirt and skirt together. The color saturation is almost identical so you could get away with wearing both at the same time. I’d grab either a Navy Jackie or Puff-Sleeve Blazer to wear with this combination.
The Hibiscus Floral Short were the final item I tried on in the store. I have on a size 6 which fit surprising well. I am always an 8 in shorts but these were a good fit. 

Only the bottom of the short is lined and the hem is striped. That would have looked really cute on the skirt as well.

I ended up bringing home the shorts with me as I think I will get more wear out of those than anything.

What are you liking from this print?

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