Tory Burch is having a great sale on their sale items, taking 30% off with code Merry30. I am extremely happy with the items I’ve purchased recently, wearing them constantly. The Wool Henley Tunic is so soft and cozy. I have been in love with the Jacquard Wrap Skirt since it came out, the long vest too, so I have my personal shopper searching for the skirt in my size at another store.

I bought the Merino Pieced Suede Sweater Tunic for over 70% off. It’s absolutely gorgeous and is the same style as the Oversized Mockneck Tunic I have. Though the suede version is sold out online, I found mine in-store. If you have been waiting for an item to go on sale and it’s not online call a store. My store is currently over-stocked with sale items.

Happy Tory Shopping!

Did you catch that J Crew Factory snuck in a mini roll-out last week? The Horse Love Sweatshirt is back in gray with gold foil horses. The print and color of the Printed Flare Dress in Lime Green looks familiar but I can’t quite place the color name. I think the retail version was in a wool-silk pencil skirt. The Textured-Dot Split-Neck Dress is the Factory version of the Windowpane Dress. I ended up returning mine since I didn’t have a place to wear it. 

I really wish I could pull off a cape and I love the Navy Wool Cape Jacket. And even though we are only 9 days into Winter, the Textured Stripe Amelia Flat and Mixed Tweed Classic D’Orsay Flat have me thinking of Spring already. But the number one item and am really looking forward to trying is the Striped Jacquard Pencil Skirt. I own several sweaters I think will look good with this pencil skirt. I’m hoping to get to the Factory sometime this weekend.

What caught your eye in this mini roll-out?

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! We had family at my house again this year and had a great time outside in the warm weather. It’s now freezing cold (compared to my normal) and I’m bundled up in a cozy sweater.

Loft is having a great promo of 50% off everything using code HOLIDAY50, which ends today. I really love, and ordered, the Pleated Flippy Dress which is in a comfy jersey material. Also, I think the Faux Fur Vest in the Coal Grey is lovely, though maybe a little long for me. I still love the Rabbit Pattern Sweater, particularly because it’s green. And the Colorblock Cable Sweater reminds me of Neapolitan Ice Cream.

Lou & Grey is also included in this promo! I love their cozy items. It looks like they have their own website now and they have a Private Sale going on with 25% off. Not all items on their site are at Loft but the Loft promo is much better though.

And it might seem a little weird shopping for Swim & Beach items but I’m always looking for a new swimsuit since I’m in the pool all Summer long. At 50% off, the swimsuits are a great deal. I love the Riviera Shorts though I probably need to purge my shorts drawer first.

We are off to see Star Wars this evening. Have you seen it? We decided to wait for the crowds to calm down a bit but it was exciting to see all the Facebook and Instagram pics of those who went opening day and weekend.

Have a Great Day!

Ann Taylor has 50% off most items, with some exclusions, using code MERRY50. Another of my favorites, and the one that caused me to go into Ann Taylor, is the Bow Print Boatneck Sweater.

~ Boiled Wool Skirt, Bright Cherry, 8 Petite ~
~ Bow Print Boatneck Sweater, Medium ~

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~ Bow Print Boatneck Sweater, Medium ~

This sweater feels like it’s woven tight. It’s an acrylic/Merino blend so that’s probably why. I would still stay with the Medium. The neckline is boatneck and the sleeves are 3/4-length. The length hits at the hip for me though the lone reviewer stated it was a little cropped on her. It’s currently part of the 50% off, making it $40.

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I reviewed the Bow Print Blouse and the print can also be fount in a scarf.

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~ Boiled Wool Skirt, Bright Cherry, 8 Petite ~

J Crew does a version of this skirt every year as a mini. This year, they have the Flutter Mini Skirt, which I didn’t see in my store though I wasn’t really looking for it. The Factory has a mini skirt in wool as well. The Ann Taylor version hits me just above the knee in the 8 Petite. The normal size 8 would probably be just at the middle of the knee. The shape is also more A-line instead of straight, like the past J Crew skirts and current Factory skirt. I couldn’t capture the color but this cherry red caught my eye immediately. Since the 8 Petite fit so well I can only assume the size 6 will fit the same.

 

 

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And here are some other Sweater and Skirt options I like.

Today is the last day to order via Standard Shipping and still receive by Christmas. I surprised myself Saturday and wrapped all the gifts. I finished up shopping at Target, which was super-crazy busy, and grabbed some additional gift cards and stocking-stuffers at Walgreen’s and am D.O.N.E.  I have a few more packages arriving, in the NICK of time – slaps Gigi’s knee. 😉

Ann Taylor sizing is so inconsistent for me. Some seasons I can wear Small/6 and other times it’s Medium/8/8 Petite. The skirts are so off for me that I always have to try them on. Luckily, I can always find what I’m looking for since Ann Taylor brings almost all their items to a store, with the exception of maybe Cashmere and shoes. That is the case with the skirt below. Let’s take a look.

~ Jeweled Wool Tee, Medium ~
~ Bow Print Tie-Neck Blouse, Medium ~
~ Eyelet Full Skirt, size 6 ~

While I was trying on these items, at the last minute I decided to add the Jeweled Wool Tee to the outfit to see how it would look layered. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I like the look with the tie-neck blouse but the two pieces separately I do like.

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~ Jeweled Wool Tee, Medium ~

The Medium fit quite well in this felted wool tee. The tee is a loose fit and I could probably size to a Small but I like slouchy and loose for Winter. The jewels are only on the front and not the back or sleeves. There is a drop-shoulder but I don’t mind that too much as you can barely see the seam. I think this is constructed very well and fantastic for the Holidays. It will carry over well into Spring as a date-night option. This light gray is the only color available. It might have been lovely in a Navy. The reviews online are mixed. I didn’t find there to be any shedding with this like one reviewer posted.

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~ Bow Print Tie-Neck Blouse, Medium ~

I had this bow tied lower and forgot to snap that pic. Right ow it looks more like a tight choker than a loose bow. The Medium fits ok to a bit loose and long. I would think the Medium Petite will fit better. The sleeves will shorten though I’m worried the shoulders might tighten a little too much. It’s Poly but had this been done in silk I would have strongly considered buying it.

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~ Eyelet Full Skirt, size 6 ~

Now, this lovely skirt. I am always trying on pleated skirts like this and usually have to size to an 8 in them. I know I’ve sized to an 8 in various brands and at Ann Taylor as well. There was none to be had in the store so I grabbed the size 6, reasoning that I could at least zip some of it so you had an idea of how it looked on. Well, low-and-behold, it zipped up all the way…with the blouse tucked in too. It does look a little “hippy” in the first pic but it’s really not. It drapes well and the pleats stay down. I could wear the 6 or the 8 Petite and it would fit the same except for the length, which has the lining hitting at the knee and the eyelet overlay just below it. This is not a midi-skirt but would be for me. I like that the overlay is midi-ish on me while the lining that is solid still hits at the knee.

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These are three pieces that could easily make it into my closet. Use code MERRY50 to take 50% off the Jeweled Wool Tee and Bow Blouse. The Eyelet Full Skirt is excluded from this promo. I think because it’s more of a Resort or Spring item.