/ Que Bella

I took advantage of the Black Friday/Weekend promo at Emerson Fry of 45% off and bought another Yoshi Sweater, this time in Natural. I stayed with the same size as my Midnight Red sweater, an XS. I get so many compliments when I wear either one. I think because it looks so oversized and cozy.

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I’ve already worn the Natural color several times, just keeping it very casual.

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~ Yoshi Sweater, Emerson Fry ~
~ Vintage Cropped Jean in Dark Rinse, J Crew (J.Brand, Mother) ~
~ Reversible Plaid Scarf (similar) ~
~ Sawyer Boot, J Crew Factory (Vince Camuto, Jack Rogers) ~
~ Classic Wool Fedora, J Crew Factory (Halogen, Nordstrom Rack)~

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This was super casual after a lunch of Mexican Food. I changed into the Fair Isle Leggings and lounged the rest of the day watching football. 

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~ Yoshi Sweater, Emerson Fry ~
~ Fair Isle Leggings, J Crew (Gap, Target, Nordstrom)~
~ Melanie Slip-On Sneaker, Frye ~

I debated for a while between the Natural, which was full-price plus 45% off, or the Charcoal, which was (and still is) $128. In the end, the Natural won out and I’m so happy with it. Oddly, it didn’t come with any tags on it, including the “do not remove if you want to return tag”. But that all worked out since I kept the sweater.

Have a Great Day!

/ Reviews

I’m finally starting to get a few more purchases from Black Friday and that Weekend. I ordered a few different things from J Crew so here are some quick reviews of those.

~ New York Sweatshirt, Small ~

I usually run through the men’s section once a month or so to see if there’s anything The Boy would like. I ran across this faded NYC sweatshirt that I liked for me. Once I saw it IRL it looked a little more faded than I would like. I was also hoping it would feel a little softer than is does. It’s not rough but I was hoping it would be a little cozier. Where I’m normally a Medium in women’s the men’s size Small fit fine on me.

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~ Cotton Yeti Pajama Set, Medium ~

I thought this would be really cute for Winter and ordered during a 30% off promo. This isn’t a loose cotton and there is some Spandex mixed in so the fit is body-hugging. I am glad I ordered the Medium as the Small, even though there’s stretch, would have been too small.

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I love the print on these PJs. The Yeti family is looking for a Christmas Tree.

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~ Chup Santa Socks ~

There are Chup Socks for women but they aren’t as cute as these Santa Socks or Reindeer. These are big on me but they will be cute and cozy for Christmas. The outside has a Santa on the right and a Christmas Tree on the left. The inside has Holly Berries.

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I’ll be returning the sweatshirt but love the PJs and Chup Socks.

/ Reviews

Sorry for the late posting on these. A little drama with the HOA going on today. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a Telenovela.

~ Walkway Sweater Dress, Heather Charcoal, Small ~

I liked this on the hanger but was so layered up when I was shopping that I didn’t want to take off everything to try it on. I figured it would fit since it looked oversized so I bought it. I like the A-line shape but the sleeves are way too tight. The seaming under the arms is small which also cuts into the top of the bust some. The length is fine for me as I would wear this with tights and leggings. I also like the dark charcoal color of this sweater dress as well as the texture of it. The wool is extra-fine merino and isn’t itchy. Sadly, due to the fit in the arms it’s going back. I think the Medium will be too big through the body so I won’t be exchanging this dress.

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~ Stonework Drop Necklace ~

I was debating on getting the Pivot Pendant Necklace, with the Tiger’s Eye, and then say this stone mix of what looked like gray and light coral. From the website, it states the stone is black leopard jasper. The necklace is adjustable in the back to make it shorter or longer and has a cylindrical drop extending past the stone. There are rings and another necklace in the black leopard jasper stone.

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~ Spin Drift Pendant Necklace ~

Each Ocean Agate stone was different on each necklace. Some had more black in it, while others had more mixes of light and dark green. I was able to find one that didn’t have any black. The stone portion swivels and the back is black stone so I can always mix it up. This is also adjustable in the back to make shorter or longer. The Drift Cuff Bracelet was not in my store but I would love to get it to match the necklace.

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I will be returning the Walkway Sweater Dress as the fit is not quite right on me. I have quite a bit of Madewell jewelry and love to mix-and-match my drop necklaces. I have a few that will go with both of these.

/ Bella Picks

Through Monday, December 14, Madewell is giving you 20% off your purchase or 30% off $200 promo with code SPLURGE. I love that the Transport Weekender is included in this promo. Though I really love a rolling carry-on for flights, I think I need a weekender for the road trips we take to Dallas every few months.

This is a great time to get gifts and a little something for yourself. I’ll be back later with a review of the Walkway Sweater Dress and some necklaces I found over the Black Friday/Weekend.

/ Bella Picks

I love this sale at Anthropologie. You can take an extra 30% off sale items with code XTRA30. I usually wait to shop the Anthro sale after the Holidays so I can buy small gifts for next year but there are some great gifts to be had now.

In the past I’ve given ring-holders, candles, mugs, kitchen towels, measuring cups and spoons. I usually find these item after the Holiday for less than $10 each, with some around $5.


I stockpile Anthropologie gift boxes, each time I buy something small from the store. This way, I don’t have to ask for 10 gift boxes during the Holidays. The happiness on peoples faces when they see the Anthropologie box is so fun to watch. I am not one of those who fakes you out with a box from a certain store and inside it is something not from there.

Are you shopping XTra30 at Anthropologie?