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Woah! Are they offering a great promo or what? With code EVERYTHING you can take a specific dollar amount a certain total. You’ll also get Free Shipping, which is great if you don’t reach the threshold for the $125 amount. Sale items are still Final Sale though.

  • $25 off $125 (comes to 20% off)
  • $75 off $250 (30% off)
  • $150 off $500 (35% off)

It’s really worth it to try to hit at least the $250 amount to get 30% off and even better to reach $500 before adding the $150 EVERYTHING promo. Here are my top picks to try.

I absolutely recommend the Patio Pant with the Leather Tux Stripe. I haven’t had a chance to wear mine but I will soon! Also, Thomas Mason is not excluded so I did order the Flannel Shirt in Stewart Plaid.

I would love to try the Elsie Printed Snakeskin Heel but that heel height is past my limit. I will settle for the Collins Tortoise Loafer and feel a little like Dani BP in her Ferragamo’s. And I’m completely lusting over the Polished Crepe Blazer in Ivory. I have a Lexington Blazer in Ivory but it would go so well with my Patio Pants.

This promo should have been called “I Can’t Decide”. What are you getting from this promo?

*P.S. – I’m doing a little house-keeping with the blog and will be working over the weekend to get everything back to normal and working. Stay with me while I work out the kinks!

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My J.Crew store recently added a Crewcuts section. I have no little ones that fit in Crewcuts but my friends do. I can’t really see myself buying, or them accepting, a $40-50 tee when Factory, Target and Old Navy have cheaper ones they will get dirty and outgrow in months.

The section does have some really super cute tees and sweaters and I wish I could fit into the Girl’s size 16 but it’s still too small. I can fit into the Boy’s larger sizing and tried something on last week.

~ Skiing Yeti Crewneck Sweater, Boy’s size 14 ~

I grabbed this on my way to the fitting room not expecting to get it over my head. Not only did my head fit, the sweater did too. It’s form-fitting in the size 14 so I could size to a 16 for a little looser fit. I normally wear a Medium/size 8 in tops. The length hits at my hips and isn’t cropped like I expected. I like the Yeti though he looks a little too angry. I can only assume it’s because he was forced to the Bunny Slopes.

Here’s what I would pick from the Boys’ Crewcuts section now. I love Star Wars and am so geeked out about the new movie. I suppose these would be good to get for the nephews as well. That Thomas Mason Flannel Shirt is one I’d love to try on in a size 16.

And I also took a peek around the Toys section. There are some pretty cool items that are right up the nephews alley. Some of these will make perfect Christmas stocking stuffers. Who doesn’t want a Lightsaber or at least the Popsicle version of one?
I told Husband I wanted to convert The Boy’s room to have twin beds just so I can get the Chewie version and Ballerina Bedding. He said no. 🙁

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I’m really excited about the new arrivals at J Crew.

I love the A-Line Mini Skirt in Violet Poppy as an option for my friend’s birthday weekend in November. I know I have plenty to wear but it’s always fun to have something new for a special occasion like that. I need to figure out how else to wear it and commit to wearing it more than just once or twice this year.

The Merino Sweater-Dress looks to have a bit of shape to it and the Academic Green color is beautiful. I am sure the Small will fit just fine and hit me at mid-calf in length. It will be wonderful to wear with Tall Boots too.

As a Patio Pant fan I am happy to see it in another print and texture in the Mini-Dot Wool. I’m actually happy to see more wide-leg options in both pants and jeans. They are all cropped and I’ve been happy with the Petite sizing as the crops are finally hitting just above my ankle bone without any alterations. The Rayner Jean in Keller-Wash is also on my list to try, especially since it also comes in Petite sizing.

I love that the Sleeveless Drapey Popover in Clover Print is Silk, at least that’s what the online description says. Hopefully it’s in-store and I’ll be able to confirm the material.
The Spicy Jade color of the Boy Shirt in Crinkle Gingham looks so gorgeous. I am trying to find a few sweaters in my closet to layer with it before I commit to buying it. I do have the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Wool in Viridian Green that would probably match it.
I hate wearing turtlenecks, but love scarves. I always feel like the turtleneck is squeezing my neck. I have a few Tissue Turtlenecks that I barely tolerate. I may need to try the Tippi Mockneck Sweater. I think it would be a nice compromise to keeping not wearing a turtleneck but still keeping my neck warm.

Of course, the things I really want are excluded from the currently promo. And I’m sure they will sell out before making it to a sale price.

Do you like this latest roll-out? What are you eyeing? You can always see more of my picks on my Pinterest Board. I have a lot more shoes and cozy socks out there.

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Through tonight you can use code LAYERUP to take 40% off Final Sale items at J Crew. It looks like they are trying to clear some things out to make room for new arrivals this week. If they really wanted to clear things out they should have left out the “final sale” part of the promo.

My best friend is having a “0” birthday next month and though I have enough going out outfits I think the Washed Lamé Pull-on Pant would be perfect for an night of dinner and dancing. I also liked the Faux-Leather Pocket Shift Dress when I tried it on. I don’t need another sweatshirt but the Graphic Floral Sweatshirt nets $29.99 with the promo.

I am still in love with the Carrie Cami in Watercolor Floral. I took a size 8 in that. The purple in the the Yarn Dyed Vertical Stripe Scarf in pretty saturated. The Two-Tone Pleated Combo Dress is on promo right now and nets $100.80. I will wait for a true sale price and promo on this dress and then order the 8 Petite.
I wear my Wide-Leg Crop Jeans constantly. They are have taken another cut and are now almost sold out in all sizes. They are TTS for me and I took them in a size 29. I wish I had caught them in my size during this price cut. The second pair I ordered were in the wrong packaging so I ended up getting a pair of Crewcuts jeans sent to me and not my Lowry Wash jeans.
I also like the Silk Slip Dress. Though I rarely wear slips, it is still nice to have one on hand. In the past it’s been rare to find one that was 100% silk so for around $36 I think this is a great deal. The Patio Pant in Dusty Dune is the only color on sale but it’s a good neutral to have in your closet. At $41.99 I would order the size 8 and have them hemmed.
Are you shopping this Final Sale or saving your pennies for the new arrivals this week?

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BaubleBar has started their Friends & Family event. Currently, through Friday, you can take 25% off with promo AMIGOS. I am only really needing some new accessories to jazz up my Fall/Winter closet so this is a nice promo for me.

I want a slim pendant and like the stone of both the Oberon Pendant and the Organic Landscape Pendant.You can select different stones for that one, which is even better. I have only just started wearing gold jewelry in the last few years and have only one rose gold bracelet. The Slim Bar Pendant would match that nicely.

Who’s a GoT fan? The Khaleesi Bracelet is just for you! There are several bracelet trios to choose from. I like the Maxine for the tortoise bracelet, the Storm for the gold tassels and  and the Glitter for the green tassels.The Cabochon Stud Cuff comes with the Storm Bracelet Trio or alone. It reminds me of my Madewell Studded Rail Cuff.
The Tiny Dancer Bib Necklace looks pretty with the pinks and browns. I’m not sure I have anything in my closet to go with it but I do really like it. I’m undecided between the Leather Tassel Pendant and the Gold Tassel Pendant. The gold would match with the long necklaces I already have but the leather would make them more noticeable.
BaubleBar has so much to choose from so I really try to have an idea of what I’m looking for when I go to the site. The AMIGOS promo for 25% off is great to use now, especially if you are already doing some Christmas shopping. It’s never too early to start!

Are you shopping the BaubleBar AMIGOS promo? What are you liking?