/ Reviews

During the Black Friday weekend Asos had a pretty good promo so I finally ordered the Minkie Loafer in Tortoise. I didn’t want them to be alone in the box and have been looking for a flat black bootie so I also ordered the Airbound Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots.

~ Minkie Loafer in Tortoise, size 7 ~

I’m so very sad as this size was too small. I knew as soon as I pulled them out of the box that they wouldn’t fit. I put on the left shoe and the Minkie Loafer was so tight. They don’t come in half sizes so I would have to size to a 38. I think they would be fine in that size though and not loose at all. Especially considering how tight they really felt.

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Oh, but I love the coloring of the patent. I like the lighter brown and tan as opposed to the darker colors of the Collins Tortoise Loafer. And the effect looks like a watercolor painting. The patent finish didn’t look cheap or plastic. The sole is a little thick but still flat. From what I could tell when I had the shoe on, it was really comfortable.

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They are only $51 so I will re-order them in the size 8. Asos only allows returns, not exchanges. You have to re-order if you need another size. In hindsight, I should have ordered two sizes, especially since I had not tried shoes from Asos before. They also come in Black Croc and Tan.

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~ Asos Collection Asos Airbound Leather Chelsea Ankle Boot, size 7 ~

So these were a better fit in the size 7 and they do come in half sizes. I was already disappointed about the Minkie Loafer not fitting so I wasn’t as excited about these as I could have been. These area  pull-on bootie and the upper is real leather. Originally, I was worried my foot wouldn’t slide down into the bootie but because the sides have some elastic they did stretch.

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I’m really not sure what type of flat black bootie I want but these were just a little too plain, I think, for my style.

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I should have gone for the Riddles or the Oasis Premium boots.

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So, I re-ordered the Minkie Loafer, size up, and returned the Chelsea Boots, true-to size. I will keep Asos in mind when looking for shoes.

/ Reviews

I ordered the Wool Jacquard Tunic and the Wool Henley Tunic during the Black Friday/Weekend promo from Tory Burch. It seems a lot of retailers had their promos start before Black Friday and extend to Cyber Monday. So they seemed like just another sale. I did like the Tory Burch sale because it was 30% off, straight up, with only a minimum purchase of $250. Normally you have to spend $750 to get 30% off during their other “Buy More, Save More” promos.

~ Wool Jacquard Tunic ~

This tunic has been on my wishlist since it came out but I never tried it on. I always find the dressing rooms at Tory Burch, retail and outlet, to be really hot after a while. More so than any other store. This came out in late Summer/early Fall so I was not in the mood to try on a sweater in a warm dressing room. Because of that I had to guess on sizing when I ordered it. Luckily, I had already bought the Merino Oversized Mockneck Tunic in a Small and it fit well so I went with the Small. Even if the arms or chest were snug, I knew the knit would stretch a little and it wouldn’t be uncomfortable.

I like the colors and pattern on this tunic. I do feel the Merino Wool is a little itchy but probably because of the pattern mix. I don’t think it warrants wearing a shirt or tank underneath but is something to think about when deciding to keep this tunic or not. There is also a Wool Jacquard Turtleneck on sale too. I don’t really see this as a dressy option so other than my Cashmere Sweatpants, that I bought on sale last years and various jeans, I am not sure what else to wear this with.

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~ Wool Henley Tunic ~

I also sized to a Small in this sweater tunic and the fit was good as well. The sleeves are a little long and they would have been really long in the Medium. The wool is not itchy at all and actually super soft and cozy. I’m glad I chose this in the gray instead of the Merino Oversized Mockneck Tunic. The v-neck is flattering and I like that this also has a collar. In true tunic form, this also has a split hem on the sides.

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Though I have the same “what to wear with this” issue as the Jacquard Tunic, I like the feel of it more and have already worn it to a casual dinner last Friday, so it’s a keeper.

/ Bella Picks

Husband is pretty picky about everything he buys so it’s good that he creates a wishlist on Amazon so I know exactly what to get him.  He doesn’t like ties or BBQ tools and clothes are always returned. That’s why I’m glad he found Tommy John last year. I would say this is the La Perla of men’s underwear. He prefers the Second Skin Trunks has slowly been replacing the other pairs that just don’t work, ride up or are boxers. I am helping him further his stock a little more for Christmas. I am hoping he likes the V-Neck Tee and socks as much as the trunks.

Husband also loves eating slices of cheese as a snack in the evenings. I bought him some Cheese Knives from Anthropologie a few years ago that need replacing. I like that the Colby Cheese Tray Set stores the knives in the tray. 

Lastly, I know for sure Husband likes both of these items as he received them last year for Christmas. He has a few Contigo Mugs and uses them daily. They are dishwasher safe and seal pretty tightly.


Though Husband already has some of these from past gifts I know these are appreciated (and well-researched) gifts.

Happy Husband Shopping!

/ Que Bella

I am really loving the Perfect Shirt in Foil Dot. I bought it in Navy with the Silver Dots as I knew it would work with more things in my closet than the Ivory Gold. I tried several options and thought these two were my favorites. It also looks great under the Chandelier Sweatshirt in Gray, if you have it. I’m sure the Ivory Gold Foil will look great under the Ivory Chandelier Sweatshirt as well.

I am really surprised by how versatile it is. I found several more sweaters to layer with this top. I will probably try to pair the Lace Panel Top under a cardigan or over my Tartan Shirt (Stewart Plaid).

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~ Perfect Shirt in Foil Dot, Navy ~
~ Lace Panel Top, Navy ~
~ Pilcro Stet Ankle Jeans ~
~ Tortoise Flower Necklace ~
~ Martina Wedges in Tortoise, J Crew (LK Bennett, Boots-J Crew)~

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Bows and Dots! My Mini Bows Sweatshirt went missing in my closet but after packing some Summer clothes away I found it. I knew immediately it would go well with this shirt. I absolutely love this pairing and I was able to wear my Navy Booties with it too. I received several compliments on this sweatshirt. It’s really cute with the mini-bows and tiny rhinestones in the middle.

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~ Perfect Shirt in Foil Dot, Navy, J Crew ~
~ Mini Bows Sweatshirt, J Crew (Sequin, Kate Spade) ~
~ Pilcro Stet Ankle Jeans ~
~ Anzio Bootie, Navy, Alberto Fermani (Gray, Open-Toe) ~

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I knew the Tortoise accents would go great with the Foil Dot Shirt. If you can find the Mini-Bows Sweatshirt via re-sale I would highly recommend getting it. I’ll be sure to keep this front-and-center of my closet this time.

/ Reviews

Not looking for anything in particular, I grabbed a few skirts and dresses to try on during my trip to Anthropologie.

~ Astin Wrap Skirt, Small, Blue, Bailey 44 ~

I could have fit into a Medium in this skirt but I like the snug, shapely fit of the Small. Bailey 44 always does a good bodycon dress and skirt and this is no exception. There’s a piece of vegan leather at the front wrap. The top portion of the wrap is sown to the main part of the skirt preventing it from flying open during a windy day.

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~ Garden Glimmer Skirt, size 8, HD in Paris ~

I liked the green of this skirt and the gold shimmery squares make is nice for a Holiday party or Christmas dinner. The size 8 fit well and hit just above my knee. It could be a little shorter on some taller ladies.

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~ Pieced Suede Skirt, size 8, Leifsdottir ~

I loved the blue of this suede skirt. Leifsdottir always makes some nice pieces. There’s a shorter piece of the skirt that hits above the knee with a split longer piece hitting midi length on me. There are two buckles on the right side but this actually zips up the back. The 8 was a nice fit with just a touch of room.

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~ Larkin Dress, size 8, Moulinette Soeurs ~

This was a dress that was in the Fashion show and I just happened upon it afterwards. I quite loved it on and was surprised it wasn’t made by Bailey 44 but Moulinette Soeurs. The middle piece is very flattering in creating a waist and I didn’t notice the lace panels at the arms until I turned to the side. You’ll probably need a black bra with this to match the lace.

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~ Novelette Dress, size 8, Moulinette Soeurs ~

Another pretty Moulinette Soeurs dress for a party I only imagine. The size 8 was a little off as the part where the sheer met the bodice was a little low. This is also a pull-over dress as there’s an open diamond back with a button on the top and a side zip. The embroidered bird motif is really nice. Since there is a sheer panel at the bottom the midi-length works for me.

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Overall, these were a pass for me, even though the dresses were 25% off at the time. I did add the Larkin Dress to my wishlist though I’m not sure where I’d wear it.

Have you tried any of these items?