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I’m running around like a chicken with my head cut off this morning but wanted to get this post up before I did anything else. I’m hoping this crazy Saturday morning ends with some pool time this afternoon!

~ Sleeveless Drapey Popover, Coral, size 6 ~
The coral is pretty bright though it is a nice color. The size 6 is the best fit on me. This seems to be a recurring item for J Crew as we saw this in the Fall in several colors. I didn’t get any of them then and don’t really have a need for them now, though the Navy would probably be a work-horse for me this Summer. Though it’s polyester, it does have a nice drape and feel.




~ Garden Pant, Bright Indigo, size 8~
This fit just like the one I tried in the Gold Foil Leaf print. Though it looks purple on my screen, this is a very pretty blue, not quite royal or cobalt. I like the Lemonade color in these though I already have a skirt in a bright citrus. This will be a good pant for Summer, especially if you are in a cooler climate as these are lined.
 
~ Sleeveless Drapey Popover, Navy, size 6 ~
 
I was not expecting to like the Linen Crossover Wrap Skirt. I have plenty of skirts, especially for Summer and I didn’t know how well the crossover would work; if it opened fully like a true wrap skirt or dress. I usually get a size 6 in mini skirts but this one fit more like the pencil skirt and the size 6 worked very well. The length is 19 inches and hits me just above the knee. I like that the striping is a lighter blue so that you can wear almost any colored top with it. The skirt is also lined, though I can’t recall if it’s poly or cotton.  It’s solid-colored counter part is a Poly blend and I didn’t like it at all. I wish this linen skirt had come in solid colors as I probably would buy every color.
 

I purchased the Linen Crossover Wrap Skirt and will be wearing it soon. I’m curious what you think of the skirt and Garden Pant in solid.
 

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A new promo has shown up at J Crew. Take 25% off Spring ready styles with YAYMAY. I’d prefer they had left the 30% off or waited a week to do 25% off. These next two items are excluded but one seems to be selling without a promo.

~ Embroidered Linen Top, Caribbean Sea, size 8 ~
I saw this in store and immediately thought 1) Talbots and 2) MamaBella is going to love this. Sorry for the yellow tint, but I couldn’t get a decent picture in the fitting room with the lighting they have. The size 8 was the best fits, so TTS. The wrinkling you see is just from pulling this over my head. There’s a back zipper, exposed, but I don’t recall how much it contrasted with the shirt. I think it was gold but I can’t be sure. I like the embroidery done on the front. 
It really does remind of something I would find at Talbots. And, MamaBella called me and wanted me to order this in the Flax color. Two for Two here. Unfortunately, I waited too long to place the order over the weekend and it sold out in her size. I’ve got my VPS on it but I don’t think I’ll get it. I’m stalking the site daily. I ordered the Spearmint for her, hoping she’ll like it once she sees the color. 

~ Japanese Poplin Swing Trench, size 8 ~
I know this is supposed to be swingy but I am not used to boxy and short in regards to a trench. The size 8 fit good, but I think I could wear a size 6 or even an 8 Petite. That would mean sizing down one size. 

I know I wouldn’t wear this opened like I’m showing below but it just seems to look so big on me. A size down would look a little smaller.

  

I like the striped lining on the inside. I don’t own a trench as I really don’t have a need for one. I usually go for blazers instead. I don’t know how much use I would get out of a short version of a trench either. But, I do like this and seems like one of the better quality items from J Crew.

I have one more review to finish up for later today involving the Linen Crossover Wrap Skirt in Stripe and then I’ll get to a few Factory reviews. 

Have a Great Afternoon!

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The J Crew Factory roll-out a few weeks ago had a lot of items that I really liked. Below is just a sample of what I added to my wishlist and what I ordered during the Early Access preview.

Wouldn’t a white Shirtdress look so crisp during the Summer. I would roll the sleeves and change the belt to something bright or maybe even metallic. You could go preppy by tying the Basketweave Sweater around your neck or waist.

I would love a nice pair of Linen Trousers but I rarely wear pants or trousers, preferring skirts and shorts so they would just sit in my closet. Now, the Printed Drapey Short is more my lifestyle so I did order those.

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I am a fan of the Pleated Short having them in the retail version. I ordered the Bright Scarlet as I’m missing a pair of red shorts in my closet. 
The Tie-Dye D’Orsay Flats would be a lot of fun to wear during the Spring and Summer, don’t you think? The Sylvia Patent Wedges in Navy were the first item I added to my cart. I’ve been looking for them ever since missing out on the retail version. I’ll have a review of them next Shoes-day.
What were your pics from the Factory New Arrivals? 

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Up now are some Tropical Frond prints.

~ Ruffle Hem Tank Top, Grey Black, Small ~

I was surprised by the comfort and fit of the tank. I like that the ruffle makes it just a little different than an all grey tank. The size Small fit pretty well but I would like to try the Medium, especially since it may shrink a little. Or at least, I’ll find a way to shrink it.

The size 6 was a little snug around the thighs in the shorts. My normal size 8 would be a better fit. It’s so weird that these are “pull-on” shorts and have elastic in the back of the waist but they also have a hook and zipper in the front. The material is a linen blend and seemed to have a little stretch to them.

…Contrasting cobalt blue piping on the side.

The Drapey Chambray Popover was just “meh” for me. It looked lifeless on me. I think I didn’t like it because it’s a faded color and not darker. Though the size 6 was the best fit I just didn’t get any feeling from it. I don’t think it went well with the pant either so maybe a different bottom would change my mind.

These are pull-on pants and I definitely got a beach-vibe from them. They are a little thick be a cover-up pant for a swimsuit though. The size 6 actually fit quite well. I really am a consistent size 8 on bottom, unless I’m in a skirt, but these were a nice fit through the waist, hip and thighs.

And a rant…Where are they coming up with these inseams? The description says a 25 1/2 inseam so these pants should be cropped on me in this size. But you can see there’s bunching at the bottom. When I was flat-footed, they hit just above the floor for the perfect regular length pant on me.

  

I really thought this dress was a swim cover-up, until I checked online. There is a Cover-up/Tunic but this is not it. This is shift dress with a little bit of shape to it. I like the sleeves on this dress (which is probably what made me think it was a cover-up). I think the Medium might be a little too big so I’d try the Small to make sure it still fit well and didn’t grab my hips. The material is the Linen/Lyocell blend, which they seem to be loving right now. I would have liked this in a full Linen. I think the Navy background would help hide the wrinkles it would get throughout the day.
Overall, this Tropical Frond print felt a little boring to me. I wonder if I would feel differently if it was released in June. It really does seem very Summer-y to me. If I had to choose one to buy I would probably get the Shift Dress. It is very easy to just throw on and go. 

What are your thoughts on the Tropical Frond print?

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Today is the last day for the SALETHERAPY promo. You get 30% off most regular priced items and 40% off sale.

~ Embellished Linen Tank, White, size 6 ~
The Embellished Linen Tank fit great in the size 6. I can usually wear a size 6 in a top if it’s sleeveless so I would say this is TTS. Of course, linen wrinkles easily and all that on the shirt is from just putting it on. It will get more wrinkled throughout the day. The “stones” are heat-set and not sown on. They seem to be pretty sturdy but I don’t know how they hold up after a cleaning. 

My store only had the white, but the Barbados Blue looks pretty. I’d love to see it in-store.

I tried the Falling Pansies Pant on for fun. These Polyester pull-on pants have elastic at the back of the waist to get them on easier. You can see that the 29-inch inseam is going to need some hemming before wearing. I liked the print of these but I don’t know if the background color of the pant is the right color for my skin-tone. As far as fit, the size 6 fit fine, especially at the waist, though I would probably try the size 8 to see if it was a little looser around the thighs.

  
The pants were fun to try on but I’m not looking for any at the moment. They are currently on sale, with an additional 40% off. I’m a little wary of the stones on the tank. I wonder how hot they have to get to come off. 

I have a few more reviews coming later today.

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