/ Reviews

I was able to stop by the J Crew Outlet (J’Crewlet) yesterday and peruse their selections. Lots of coats and cords (matchstick and boot cut). Also some sweaters and “lounge wear” and tees.

(Please forgive me. I didn’t get pics of the tags. I’m still trying to get used to my new phone and the camera on it. I couldn’t shut the shutter volume off so I didn’t want to take too many pictures and draw attention to myself.)
A pencil skirt I didn’t try on.
A version of the Minnie pant/Pixie Pant. It has a zipper in the back. I did buy this.
Tees – The 3rd one on the top is similar to the Snow-Gem Tee currently a new arrival, although the outlet tee is not beaded. Out of these I purchased the last one, of the Scottie dog, for $34.50 (with a discount, I think maybe 20% off all tees). They also had a reindeer tee similar to the one I bought last year (blue sequins on blue cotton). I’ll take a pic of mine and post later. Most of the tees were $24.50-$34.50 and there was a discount on them.

Matchstick Cords in a Heather Rosebud. This color was selling out fast. I sized up, I wanted this color so bad. It makes me want to go be a snow-bunny. All cords were on sale for $24.50.
And I also purchased the enamel elephant necklace. Too cute to pass up and all jewelry was 40% off. They also had some color variations of the Victoria ruffle shirt. I’ve seen a lot of them on ebay (black w/white dots, red watercolor, abstract rose print).

**Update: Here is my Reindeer Tee I purchased last year at the B&M. The one at the outlet was a smaller reindeer version but still on the front center of the shirt.

/ Reviews

Part 2…
Textured Jersey Necklace Tee in Soft Willow – I already have this in Warm Clove and this mint green color is really pretty too. I sized down to a Small in this tee.
Slub cotton beaded-blossom tee – Sized down to a Small in this. Not sure if I’ll keep it…too many tees, too many embellished tees.

Slub Retro Floral Tee (not online) – Again, in a small. The rosettes are cute but I may not keep.
Elizabeth Ruffle Shirt – In White and Lavender. I know, more ruffles but these aren’t overpowering and the collar is somewhat of a mandarin collar.
Velvet Eden Blazer in Darkest Indigo – on sale for $99.99.
There were other new pieces but more for a colder climate. Here in South Texas we just don’t have the opportunity to wear thick sweaters and coats.

I have meetings in my office several days next week so I’ll actually get to wear some of my new stuff. Can’t wait and IRL outfit pics will be posted.

/ Reviews

I finally made an “official” appointment with my P/S for this roll-out. Usually I just go in on the first day and she has stuff pulled for me. It was nice to walk in to the dressing room and have everything laid out for me already.

First up – Trim Beaded Cardi $138 (not on the website); Sequins! This fit TTS and the collar is like a shawl collar, meant to go higher up on the back of the neck. There are no fasteners in the front. It’s meant to be open.
I also tried on a really cute side zipper sweater in cream. It was very Anthro-like. Unfortunately I didn’t get a pic or remember the price but it was really cute.

Skirts
Watercolor Leopard Skirt – I never read the description on the website and thought this was silk. It’s actually a cotton/silk blend, more cotton feel than silk. It’s really cute and I tried it on with the Elizabeth ruffle shirt in Lavender.

Sapphire Tweed Pencil Skirt – This was a great find. My store does not carry Collection pieces and this was a return after someone ordered it online. It was a size 4 but was so pretty IRL I HAD to try it on – knowing it wouldn’t fit (I haven’t been a 4 in yeeeaaarrrsss.) So imagine my excitement when…it fit…it FIT…IT FIT! I’m glad I didn’t order this online in a 6 because this is truly a size smaller and probably why it was returned to the store.
Black Nubby Tweed Mini – I have no idea what the actual name of this was. But it wasn’t a great fit – too square, too short and certainly doesn’t look good without some sort of leg wear.
Toothpick Ankle Cord in Dark Aubergine – This color is gorgeous. Over the summer I tried on both the matchstick and toothpick jean. The fit was awful – too tight in the hips and butt and the more I sized up the looser the waist was. J Crew must have adjusted their sizing because I love the fit of these. So much that I returned my Bootcut Cords.
I also tried on the Ankle Stretch Toothpick Jean in Amore Wash. Again it fit great but I have a BR dark wash Classic Skinny I love that I wear tucked into boots.

TBC…

/ Shoes-day

Ooops…I went on an unplanned shoe binge.

Cole Haan Air Penny Moccasin – Chocolate Brown (Air=Comfy)
Cole Haan Carina Open-Toe Mary Jane – Bordeaux
Madden girl Kendraa Open Toe Bootie (TJ Maxx!!!)
Christian Louboutin Mary Jane – Navy
Nine West Harrington Boot – Black
And coming next week…Nanette Lepore Heartbreak Cutout Bootie
I think I’m good on shoes…for now.

/ Que Bella

I love these skirts. The Terra Paisley Mini is the same style as the Deco Shirred Skirt and the Shirred Wool Skirt. I like the Terra Paisley and the Deco the best because I can wear them all year as opposed to the Wool skirt. I hope J Crew comes out with more for year-round wear.

Here’s what I wore to work yesterday.
Terra Paisley Mini
Viscose Tango Tank
V-Neck Short Sleeve Cardigan
Manolo Blahnik Black Campari
Crystal Cluster Ring
Multi-strand Fireball Necklace
Pearl Raindrop Necklace (not online)
Close-up of the skirt pattern
Ring – I love love this ring. I bought it in the Shore Pink because they didn’t have the gold in-store but I like the color of it a lot better than the gold (from what I’ve seen online).
Necklaces
The Pearl Raindrop Necklace full length