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I realized I hadn’t worn this skirt in over a year, almost two! But I love it and won’t ever part with it (unless I grow out of it). I was also chomping at the bit to wear my new Sadie Metallic Slingbacks. Throw in a beautiful Spring sunny day and I have a pretty and comfortable outfit.

I added the Keating Boy Blazer in Linen since it was cool most of the morning and early afternoon. 
I wasn’t too much of a wrinkled mess by the evening for an event of The Boy’s.
~ Porcelain Paisley Pencil Skirt, J Crew (Ann Taylor, Joe Fresh, Kate Spade) ~
~ Sadie Metallic Slingback, Tory Burch ~
~ Ring, old Banana Republic (F21, Kate Spade) ~
~ Metallic Patent Belt, J Crew (J Crew, Express) ~

Have a Great Day!

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Here are two more office outfits from a few weeks ago I had yet to post. I have been in workout clothes or my Italy trip jersey skirts for most of the last two weeks. I usually stick to pencil skirts and a blouse when I’m travelling.

Here is the lovely Pink Cottage blouse along with the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Warm Jade and Valentino Bow heels. Looks like Jeannie had a similar idea here. Forgive the “no make-up” look. This was at the end of a super long day. I’m much more fresh faced in the next pic.
I paired the Linen Cotton striped shirt with the Porcleain Paisley skirt (LOVE!! this skirt) and the Arene’ sandals in Cognac from last summer. This could have used a belt and a necklace, I suppose.
I’ve been trying to figure out what I need for the Fall/Winter. It’s so hard to think about it when it’s so hot outside. I haven’t seen the new arrivals in the store yet but plan on going Saturday. As beautiful as the Wool pencil skirt colors are I just won’t get enough wear out of them like the cotton skirts. I do grab a new color of the Cashmere Tee each year and now the Tippi is in Cashmere so I’ll have a decision to make there. I do want a Schoolboy Blazer in Navy and maybe a pair of the Matchstick Jeans. Have you seen my fit-twin in them today? She looks great in them along with the Tippi in Snakeprint.
I’ll be in the office again next week so there will be some Que Bella posts when I return. I also plan on visiting the J Crew Factory store and hope to publish those reviews next week. Anything you want to see from the Factory? Leave your request in the comments!

Have a Great weekend!
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I really wanted to wear this skirt as soon as possible and didn’t want to wait for another go-into-the-office day (since I won’t have one for three weeks!!). So I decided to try my options to see which one I liked best for running errands on Friday. My goal was to keep things simple and let the skirt shine.

First, I paired the Porcelain Paisley Skirt with a J Crew Factory Favorite Fit Tank in Navy (similar here) and my trusty Stuart Weitzman Nude Wedges. For the hot day we had the tank was perfect.

Next, I added a J Crew Cotton Cardigan, from 08/09, in Navy (similar here). A nice pairing but I didn’t like the longer length covering the print of this skirt, at least for today. 
I swapped the wedges for the Cece Suede Ballet Flats in Wild Berry, making the outfit a little more casual, with a pop of color.
I swapped the Navy cardigan with a Factory Jackie in White (similar here) and the Mona Heels in Wild Berry. I love the pop of pink. 
Finally, I swapped the heels for the Chambray Soludos. I quite like this for a super casual look. It was the one I went with today and ended up not wearing the cardigan since it was so hot today. 
So tell me…what do you think of these pairings? I must confess I was going to wear a red tank but it was too big on me so I had to go for a smaller one. How will you style this skirt? 
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I was able to try on some of the New Arrivals from J Crew on Friday. The three most anticipated items were the shorts in Safari Cat and the Porcelain Paisley skirt & dress. You can see part 1 here.

I think the Polka Dot Babydoll knit, Sz M, is an in-store only item as I can’t seem to find it online. It fit fine across the bust and maybe even a touch snug. The straps seem a little useless to me. They might have been adjustable but I can’t remember. The 9″ Short in Antique Paisley, Sz 8, are cute not a need/want item. The 3″ Short are in yellow.

I have been waiting for the Linen Short in Safari Cat since I saw the first lookbook images and then I forgot about it. This year has gone by so fast I thought they were from last year and I missed them. I am glad my memory was jogged because these are so cute. I have on the size 6 in the first image, which were an ok fit but I wanted a little more wiggle room. The second image is the size 8 which fit much better and are my normal JC size short. I have it paired with the Lace Placket Tee in Cerise, Sz S. I’d size up to my normal Medium for the tee. The lace is a nice detail but a little pricey for $52.
I am not a fan of the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Neon Tweed. It shows every lump and bump in my normal size 6 and I don’t like the feel of it at all that I didn’t even try on the size 8. I don’t think even Spanx could save this tweed skirt. It is a train-wreck. The tweed material feels cheap and I think it’s because J Crew thinned it out as much as they could to be lightweight. When I see the word tweed I think of Fall and Winter, not Summer, and this skirt proves tweed should not be used for Summer.
I adore the Porcelain Paisley print and can’t decide between the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Porcelain Paisley or the dress. The skirt was a little loose on me. The length is ok but I think I could get away with a 6 Petite for a better fit and preferred length.
The Shirred Mini in Tidepool Tweed is short! Like showin’-all-your-bizness short! I like most of the minis from J Crew and you’ve seen me in quite a few of them. This is a size 8 and is super loose in the waist on me. It is sitting above my hips and way too short. The Size 6 must be booty-licious short. Also, it doesn’t have pockets. The coloring and shape is very reminiscent of the Surf Tweed Charter Skirt from 2 years ago with a little more Casablanca/Cobalt blue in it. 
Dresses are up next.
I am off to see the Warhol Exhibit at the McNay Art Museum. I had no idea it was in town until I went to a wedding reception last night at the museum. Just my luck that today is the last day of the exhibit so I’m sure there will be lots of people going at the last minute, like me.
Have a Great Day!