After a quick stop to the room to drop off my bag, I settled on El Jardin Tequila Bar & Restaurant for lunch. The weather was gorgeous and perfect for outdoor seating (all they have). Mango was the fruit choice of the day as I ordered a yummy Chile Mango Margarita and the Baja Fish Tacos with a Mango Salsa and Avocado Sauce.
I was so tempted to order another Margarita but you would have had to pick me up off the floor. Delicious with a nice kick to it, due to the Chile, but, hello Tequila.
After lunch I stopped by J Crew in Westfield Valley Fair Mall across the street and picked up this versatile necklace.
Then I was off to Anthropologie, as Husband and I had stopped in Kate Spade the day before. I was able to find a few items to try on. They had quite a few party dresses and items out already.
Guimauve Top, Sz Medium – This fit well but I’d like to try a Small to be sure. This was really cozy on and would look great with some dark jeans and heels. Wishlisted.
Beaded Poeme Top, Sz 6, Ivory – A great little top for Holiday parties but definitely needs a cami underneath. It also comes in Pink. It’s also a little heavy due to the beading. I vary between a 6 and 8 in tops and felt this was a great fit. Wishlisted
Emperor Kiss Sweater, Medium – Oh this is such a super cute sweater. I doubt it will make it to sale. This would fit in well with all the black and gray I’ve been wearing lately. Wishlisted
Violante Dress, Sz Medium – This is another dress that would be great for any Holiday dinners. The Medium fit a little loose in the bust so if I were to get this I would like to try a Small or Medium Petite to see if that works any better. Wishlisted
Odette Skirt, Medium/Small Petite/XS – This skirt was right in front of the store on a display. I walked around twice before I actually found it and grabbed a Medium to try on. That is the larger pic of the three and it was loose in the hips and too long. The back is pleated on this sweater skirt with a felted wool swan. I asked the SA for a Small and she brought a Small Petite. It’s still a little big on me so I sized to an Xtra Small. Though I was Spanxing it that day, the XS was the best fit. I can’t explain why. This was also after lunch too.
I LOVE that Emperor Kiss Sweater!!! It's absolutely adorable. Thanks SO much for the link love. I love the Dorado Necklace too. You're right, it's super versatile!
Rynetta – Isn't it though? And my CPW on the Dorado necklace is going to be pennies by Christmas.
oh, the Odette skirt looks lovely- such a subtle way to play with the critter trend!
And I love the texture of the guimauve top- it reminded me of soft white feathers (and not marshmallows, though I adore the word guimauve…). Very festive!
ThatDamnGreenDress – I tried the Odette and Guimauve together. I really felt like a Swan but it was probably a little too much putting them together. Looked nice in my head though.
thanks for the reviews! love the winter textures 🙂
especially the tips on sizing for the Odette: sweater skirts tend to be big and they stretch too.
You're welcome Amles. Thanks for stopping by!
you had me at margarita and tacos. 🙂
Phiphi – I almost gave them their own post. It was so good!