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audreybella / October 23, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew: Fall/Holiday 2010 – Jackets and Dresses

J Crew: Taffeta Marvelle Mini
J Crew: Fall/Holiday 2010 – Skirts

OK…on to two jackets and two dresses I tried on.

Dream Tweed Cardigan – This was very soft and comfortable and the Medium fit, like most of the sweaters and cardigans do for me. The Small would have been a little snug. I had one problem. The zipper would not come undone. I had to pull it over my head. I’m sure that’s not how it’s supposed to be put on so it was annoying. It looked cute on, albeit a little boxy.

Gilded Tweed Jacket – Not really my style. I tried on for the blog only. It is pretty and the size 6 fit well throughout my shoulders and arms. Normally I have to jump to an 8 to accommodate that.

Silk & Flannel Dress – This is not online from what I’ve been able to research. It’s either in-store only or will show up online later. The top is black silk and the bottom part is grey flannel and it has pockets. It’s too lightweight to be wool. The 6 fit well although there was a teeny bit of tugging across the bust. The 8 was too big in the top. I’ll wait for the sale on this one. It will look cute with a cardigan and tights and boots.
All the details on on the picture so click to enlarge.

Gingham Sundrine Flannel Shirtdress – How cute is this dress. A little country-ish in this colorway/pattern but very comfortable. This will be a great everyday dress. It has pockets and a drop waist skirt. I’ll wait for it to go on sale though. There is also the Plaid Sundrine for $128 & the Solid Sundrine in Heather Grey and Heather Elm for $148. The Heather Elm was in store too and I loved the color. I really like the Olive Greens for Fall and J Crew is putting out a lot of items in that color range.

Last post coming up with shirts and tees.

audreybella / October 23, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew: Fall/Holiday 2010 – Skirts

First off…CONGRATS TO THE TEXAS RANGERS!!! World Series – Here we come!

Now on to the reviews and pics. I’ve collaged the pics and will try to do these in groups. Since I started with skirts (Taffeta Marvelle Mini) I’ll continue with them.

Crinkled Tier Mini – Very cute. I liked the fit of the 8 a little better since there is no give in the waistband. Online it looks like the skirt was steamed and more poofy. As you can see there isn’t too much difference in length between the 6 & 8. Would look really cute with tights.

Silk Bubble Mini – Tried on in the Olive Moss and it also comes in Warm Taupe. I loved this. I bought the Bubble Paisley Mini over the summer and wore it constantly. It looks cute with the Lisette Lace Shell and the Drapey Sequin Tank. I’m wearing the Medium and it fits great. It has an elastic waistband so you can adjust to wear it lower on your waist/hips.

Moss Tweed Mini – Cute but WAY TOO SHORT! I’m sure it would look cute with tights but a pass for me. Almost no difference in length between the 6 and 8. Also, the waist, for me, was a little snug in the 6.

Sunnie Pencil Skirt – Online description – “The perfect cubicle-to-cocktails piece, our famously slimming pencil skirt in a richly textured, mellow-yellow tweed (a warmer alternative to winter’s starker shades of blacks, whites and greys).” This is a golden color online. As you can see with the middle picture (taken with flash), the golden yellow is very subdued on the skirt IRL. But I loved the skirt. It’s a shorter length (22 inches according to online) and the fit was amazing. The color on the tag was the same color online, so from what I can figure out there is not an “in-store” vs. “online” color. (Unless GMU also means Gray Multi and not Gold Multi.)

More to come over the weekend as I have time. I have tees, camis/tops, and a few dresses coming up.

audreybella / October 22, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew: Taffeta Marvelle Mini

I stopped by J Crew to see if they had any of the new arrivals that showed up online this week. I was so pleased to see that they did. Tons of stuff (and the sale section is bursting!). I’m getting all the photos together but here’s one of the things I tried on that I absolutely love!

Taffeta Marvelle Mini
I tried both a 6 and an 8. They had all but the Dark Navy in store.

(Click on the picture to get a larger view.)

It is so cute! I can’t wait to wear this for the holiday parties. I like that it’s simple. It is not frilly or too fancy. The skirt is a little poofy but I don’t mind it. Both the 6 and 8 fit fine but I like the length of the 8 slightly better. And it has pockets!

I should have the rest up later this evening. I hope you don’t mind the “collage” effect. There are so many pictures and I want to make sure you get all the views I took. I think I took at least one picture on the hanger with flash so you get to see the real color.

Have a great day!

audreybella / October 20, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew Impressionist Skirt Style

I really love the print of the Impressionist Skirt. I was trying to find ways to style it to wear into “Texas-Fall” since we don’t really get to boots and tights weather until late November/December. Here are a few things I came up with.

Tee: J Crew Victoria Tissue Tee

Cardigan: J Crew Color-Blend Montreux Cardigan

Shoes: J Crew Penelope

Tee: J Crew Vintage Bateau in Olive

Anyone else have any other ideas? Any boots ideas?

audreybella / October 17, 2010 / Uncategorized

J Crew “Red” Card Haul

I purchased quite a few things with the 25% off “Red” card from J Crew. We can safely say I am not in need of any more sweaters or cardis. I found some Cashmere at one point that was on “secret” sale for $98 and then the Cashmere Cody was also marked down to $99. That was during the 30% off sweaters and then add my 25% off card. I know some people have had issues with the quality of JC cashmere over the past few years but for less than $60 I couldn’t pass up the deal.

Jewelry and Accessories

Billiard Necklace

Crystal Lariat Necklace – purchased in all four colors. These were $14.99 plus the 25% off. These will be Christmas presents. Yes, I am already shopping for Christmas!