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So here are some IRL pics from my last post of recent purchases.

J Crew Bici Tee – Size S – I usually take a Medium in the tees but have started to size down with different materials.

Sequined/Beaded spokes

Ann Taylor Tiered Shirt with Grosgrain Trim in Smokey Mauve Yarn, Size MP – A little fitted through the bust but I’ll be wearing a cardi or blazer with this.

J Crew Marled Pullover Hoodie – Size S – I love this hoodie! I can’t wait for the weather to get even remotely cool so I can wear it. It’s so comfy and soft. I missed out on the Marled sweater last year and still regret it. It’s a little tight in the arms for me (but most tops are in a Small) but the Medium was too big. I don’t plan on layering much under this hoodie so the Small is fine.

J Crew Plaid Boyfriend Cardigan – Size Small – There were no Mediums left so I grabbed a Small. Again the tight arms thing but I was not leaving the store without this sweater.

Anthropologie Alma Mater Blazer – Size 6 – Worn with Frances Cami. I love the texture, fit and contrast of this blazer. FREAKING CUTE!

J Crew Bi-Stretch Wool Minnie – Size 6 – I really like the Minnie pants and will be wearing this with a long cardi or sweater and boots.

Have a great evening!

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I saw this jacket in the store and knew immediately I loved it. I took several items into the fitting room but I liked this the best.

Anthropologie Alma Mater Jacket

IRL pics to come after I get through this weekend. Having a 60th birthday party for my dad on Sunday and at least 60 people coming over.

I am crazy.

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In honor of my birthday on June 30th, I’m having a Giveaway. So 4 lucky people will be opening a gift with me on my birthday.

First, the big prize…The Double Torsade Necklace from Anthropologie.
I have it in the Coral and this is in a light green color.

And 3 other, smaller prizes…J Crew Reusable Canvas Tote

Rules:

1) One entry per person please.

2) Leave your name AND email address in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe to the comments.

3) Entries will be taken through Friday, June 25th at 7 p.m. Central time. No entries will be counted after that.

4) United States and Canada entries only please. 

5) If you are a previous winner of one of my giveaways, you are welcome (and encouraged) to enter this one. I want all of my blogger friends to participate to have a chance to celebrate with me. 🙂

6) I will use Random.org to select the winners. Please respond in a timely manner so I can ship quickly (and so you can open your “present” by June 30th). A new winner will be chosen for those who do not respond within 48 hours of my email/announcing.

7) I will contact the winners via email and also post it on the comments/blog. Please check back and see if you’re a winner.

Note: I am not affiliated with Anthropologie or J Crew. All items for this giveaway have been purchased by me and not donated.

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I really haven’t been to Anthropologie in a while. J Crew has been taking all my shopping time but I did have the afternoon to myself so I stopped by. I took a quick tour around the store and nothing really caught my eye so I headed to the sale section. Lots of stuff on sale and great stuff too! (See my Arribada Current Dress purchase below.)

Here are the rest of my purchases, all on sale.

Drifting Jasmine Skirt – $49.95, Size 6 – This is high-waisted on me but I don’t mind it. The length is perfect and the pattern is so vibrant IRL.

Elevenses Snapshot Jacket – $39.95 – Gigi just reviewed this comparing it with the J Crew Dauphine Jacket.
Size 8 – This fits me well in the shoulders and waist (when buttoned). A 6 would have been too small, as most jackets are for me.

Girls from Savoy Bindwood Blouse – $49.95, Size 6 – The detail on it has tiny holes throughout (I’m wearing a nude bra although you’d think it was white). This is a pull-over with no zip or button on it. I do like it but I’m still debating on whether or not to keep it.

Also, from J Crew, the Canterbury Bells Mini skirt. This print is on a pencil skirt (and cardi) online and I debated which one I should get. I may still get the pencil skirt and I’ll need the will-power to stay away from shorts in this pattern if they make it. When I love a pattern I buy multiples (Cocodrillo-pencil skirt, shorts; Watercolor Pastiche – pencil skirt, shorts, heels!;  Rose Vines – perfect shirt, shorts)…see what I mean.

Size 6 – Style #26581, $69.50 – This is like most of J Crew’s mini skirts. The back zipper is exposed like the Nori Jacquard mini and I measured the length down the middle front at 15 3/4-16 inches. I love the pattern on this. It would look great in a flow-y skirt, like the Monterrey or Shirred Deco. I tried on the 8 but the length was only about a 1/4 inch difference and it bunched in the front when I walked.

Close-up of the basket-weave and pattern.

Have a great day!