/ Reviews

Like I mentioned Sunday, I was able to visit the J Crew Factory to look at the arrivals from a few weeks ago. This week will be the next roll-out. I’m guessing Early Access will be Tuesday and the full roll-out on Wednesday.

~ Chevron Stitch Boatneck Sweater, Heather Safari, Small ~

This fit well in the Small. The arms are a little snug but I like how it skims the body. Sizing to a Medium will make this too loose for my liking. This is a merino wool blend but felt very comfortable and soft on. I like the Heather Safari color as well with the striped neckline, wrists and hem.

~ Intarsia Zebra Sweater, Gentle Sea Ivory, Small ~
This was on my wishlist from the beginning. I don’t care for the light blue of the sweater but the zebra is cute. The Small fit well and I wouldn’t size up, even if I was layering underneath. After seeing this IRL though I decided not to buy it. I have a lot of sweaters and usually wear my Cashmere Sweaters the most.
It’s always good to visit the Factory or new Mercantile store in-person if you can as the promos are usually different from online. At the time I visited, everything was between 40-60% off. Both of these sweaters were 50% off.
What do you think of these sweaters? Are you excited to see what new arrivals bring to the Factory?

/ Bella Picks

I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend. We’ve had beautiful Fall weather, especially in the evenings. I had to grab a little cardigan last night when we headed out for dinner. Boots and booties are next!

I was able to finally visit the Factory store last week and found some great items that did come home with me! Here are a few of my picks. I loved the Wool Fedora and bought it in Brown. I also purchased another Elephant Tee as I have worn my retail version constantly and could use a back up. I sized down to a Small in the Homespun Popover Shirt. I think that will probably be the only plaid shirt I purchase for the season.

I was excited to see and try on the Wool Blazer in Green. It and the Sherpa-Lined Utility Vest were both 50% off in-store. I bought the size 8 instead of waiting for a price drop on the Petite 10. Since the weather has finally turned I am excited to finally bring out my Sawyer Booties. You’ll definitely see them paired with my Wide-Leg Cropped Jean.

I’ll have reviews this coming week as well. And just in time too, as Factory will have a new roll-out this week.

Happy Sunday Shopping!

/ Bella Picks

This is one of my favorite sales during Fall. There so many great pieces to choose from. I’ve seen the Silk Bow Blouse and it’s gorgeous. I would buy that in a heartbeat if I worked in an office. I would throw it on under my Black J Crew Blazer and Trouser Jeans with a Leopard Bootie. The Lidia Polo is a favorite of mine. I have this one in black.

I’ve reviewed the Pleated Silk Shirtdress and Drawstring Tunic Sweater. The Swindon Flats are a cool version of the black flat and probably the one item that is high on my list to purchase. I’ve tried on the Derby Riding Boot in a size 7 in the Brown. It’s a gorgeous color but the calf was too tight for me. The foot is actually pretty long so sizing to a 7 1/2 would make it look too big on me.

Are you looking at anything during the Tory Burch Fall Event?

/ Reviews

J Crew has had a promo every day this week with the final promo being 40% off Final Sale with code DAYFIVE. I wanted to share with you a couple of items I have been wearing that are currently included in this promo.

The main item that’s been a constant in my outfits is the Wide-Leg Cropped Jean in both the Lowry Wash and the Odell Wash. I absolutely LOVE these jeans. They are not too wide-leg but feel more like a Boyfriend Fit. I reviewed the Odell Wash here and have two pair of them, having paid $16 for one of the pair during a 60% off promo. Since I loved them so much I wanted a pair that weren’t distressed but still casual so I ordered the Lowry Wash and have rotated them with the two other pair.

I also recently purchased the Thurston Wash and they fit a little more snug and are a little longer than my other pairs. Alas, those were Final Sale so I’ll have to make them work.

 

I’ve been wearing the jeans with Silk Blouses like the Silk Twill Shell in Jungle Print, the Silk Blouse in Cobalt Leopard and an old-school-Crew favorite of mine, the Indigo Silk Blouse. The Odell Wash in show below. 

This is probably my favorite look so far. I can’t wait to add the Factory Wool Blazer over this when it gets a little cooler around here. I paired my new favorite blouse, the Collection Ruffle Pintuck Heart Dot Blouse (found on ebay) with the Lowry Wash, my TB Kerrington Mini Square Tote and some Louboutin Heels.
 

I don’t have any intention of taking these to be hemmed as I wear them rolled up a few times instead. I ordered a second pair of the Lowry Wash bringing my total to 5 pairs of the Wide-Leg Cropped Jean. They come in White as well but I don’t wear my other pair of white jeans enough to buy a second pair that I may not wear.

Skinny jeans have been tossed to the back of the closet for now!

Have a Great Day!

/ Bella Picks

To kick off October here’s a quick little post about some Halloween items I was able to find at the Pottery Barn Outlet. They had a lot of items available for Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving decorating. My PB Outlet is such a large store and carries items from every store in the William Sonoma family – PB Retail/Baby/Kids/Teens, West Elm and Williams Sonoma. Husband and I usually spend a few hours in there looking at everything and have found quite a few items for our house, both past and present.

The front of the store was set up to show off all of the Halloween and Fall items for decorating. Of course, pumpkins were everywhere including these Grout & Mercury Pumpkins and Antique Mercury Glass Pumpkins. There were a lot of luminaries and candle holders including some similar to these Owls.

Here are a few IRLs from some items in the outlet. I really liked the Spider, which was on promo at the time for $34.97.
 
These Pumpkins would be perfect to extend through Thanksgiving.
 
I was a little creeped out by the Crow Pillow. But that just means it’s perfect for putting out for Halloween.
There was only this Mummy Pillow in-store but online has a Luminary and a Wine Bag.
Currently, the Pottery Barn retail store has up to 40% off all Halloween items. The PB Outlet has an extra 25% off Kids Halloween items. I saw a lot of costumes and fun decor for kids at the store.
If you find yourself lucky enough to have a Pottery Barn Outlet near you it’s worth stopping by!