C. Wonder is one of my new favorite stores to shop. They always have cute, whimsical items and the new arrivals today are no exception. Here are my favorites for both you and your home!
I was looking for a not-quite-white bag. I wanted something structured and classic. Enter the Robinson Open Dome Satchel in Ivory from Tory Burch. I have another Robinson Dome, in Navy, that I used almost daily last Spring and am currently using now {review}.
Though I love that you can zip the bag closed on my Navy Robinson I like that this bag has a center zipper section so you can still keep your wallet and other sensitive items secure while having your sunglasses/cell phone/make-up, etc., handy in the two open sections.
This bag also comes with a Cross-body strap, which is handy for those weekend shopping trips. The leather is Saffiano and it comes with little feet at the bottom of the bag.
It’s a good size. Not too big or small. Though it fits on my shoulder the drop really isn’t long enough to keep it that way comfortably for any long period of time. I usually carry my bags in my hand or the crook of my arm.
I was making a return and found the Kerrington Tote. Though it comes in three other colors, I love this print with all the sunhats on this large tote. This is a true tote bag, completely open on the inside. I definitely see using this as a nicer beach bag or even a travel bag.
Love those sunhats!
There are no interior pockets but it does have a small leather pouch on the inside to protect any valuables you have.
Again, this is a large tote and the drop is longer making it more comfortable to wear on the shoulder.
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The Everett Field Jacket from the Factory is almost identical to the retail Downtown Field Jacket. I originally had the Mossy Brown but never wore it because I wanted the Navy instead. When I was at the Factory Store a few weeks ago, I saw the jacket in Navy. The only difference between it and the online image was that the belt was missing, which I didn’t want anyway.
The material is not as thick or as sheen/shiny as the retail version. Not sure how that translates to weather proof as I don’t know how well the retail version holds up to rain.
At the time the jacket was 40% off and then another 25% with the coupon I had, making the jacket $56! Pretty awesome for a replica of the retail version. I’ve already worn it a few times as well over the weekend, bringing my CPW down. It’s the perfect jacket to wear to transition from Spring to Summer.
When I stopped at the Factory store last week I saw the Keating Boy Blazer in Tipped Linen. Because I also ordered the retail Schoolboy Blazer in Tipped Linen in Ivory I’m going to do a review of the two. A “SmAcKdOwN” as Gigi would say.
First is the Schoolboy Blazer. I ordered my normal blazer size of 10 Petite and the fit is spot on. I reviewed this blazer in Navy a few weeks ago and though this is tipped the material is not Crosshatch Linen like the Navy. The gold buttons feel a little cheap.
Next is the Keating Boy Blazer. I must say I really liked the quality of this Blazer. The size 8 fit pretty well. The buttons are great too being white and silver instead of gold like the retail version. Otherwise the shoulders and arms were comfortable and the Linen is really nice. The lining is striped and you could barely see it through the material in the arm.
I prefer the Factory buttons over the Retail. The silver just seems to look better with the blazer. They also don’t feel as cheap or light. Not that they are Lexington buttons but they do feel better than the Retail buttons.
I think I really like the Keating Boy Blazer more than the Schoolboy Blazer. They are both 100% Linen but the Keating Boy Blazer feels nicer. The first visit to the Factory store the Keating was 30% off. When I went during the week it was 40% off. I was able to get the blazer for around $75.
Have you tried either of these blazers? What do you think of the Keating Boy Blazer?
I had a little time in the week to head to the Factory store (um….twice) to make some returns and check out the new arrivals. Promos changed from “everything in the store up to 50% off” to “…60% off”. I’ll be breaking this up into a few different posts as there was so many things I tried on. I really loved this latest Factory Roll-out.
Boy Jean, size 28 – These are supposed to be the Factory version of the Vintage Straight Jean. My size in those is 28 so I grabbed the same for the Factory. These just fit in this size but I think the size 29 would be too loose. I wasn’t looking for these and just tried on in case those of you aren’t near a Factory store. My verdict is to size down if you are looking for a super casual Saturday pair.
Skinny Ankle Jean in Dark Rinse, size 29 & 30 – I ordered these in the Northport Wash during the Early Access. I saw them in-store as well as the Classic Rinse and preferred the Classic Rince instead. I’m a 30 in the Toothpick Jeans but have been sizing to a 29 in the Factory version. You can see the size 30 are bunchy in the front. They get a little loose throughout the day so the front would be really saggy at the end of the day in the size 30. Toothpick Jeans were 40% off on Saturday and then changed to 50% off on the next Wednesday.
Skimmer Pant in Chambray, size 6 – I have been searching for these as well and they finally arrived in last week’s roll-out. They are comfortable on and fit looser than the Skimmer Pant in Oxford that I ended up returning but only because I bought these instead. These were 50% off in-store both days.
