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I really love the print of the Impressionist Skirt. I was trying to find ways to style it to wear into “Texas-Fall” since we don’t really get to boots and tights weather until late November/December. Here are a few things I came up with.

Tee: J Crew Victoria Tissue Tee
Cardigan: J Crew Color-Blend Montreux Cardigan
Shoes: J Crew Penelope

Tee: J Crew Vintage Bateau in Olive
Anyone else have any other ideas? Any boots ideas?

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Um…yeah. When I get sick I am only capable of doing 100% of what I need to instead of my normal 175% so the blog was neglected. Sorry about that.

But I’m feeling much better and have a ladies lunch today. I’ve mentioned it before (here) and it’s just a way for us to get to know each other. I haven’t been since they got me a bit tipsy at the Christmas lunch. Good thing we were in the neighborhood and not far from my house. But I haven’t been only because I’ve been really busy. I actually have a call scheduled at the same time but that’s what the mute button is for, right?

Here’s what I’m wearing today. I’m so happy with this skirt and the print in general. Also, I’m finally wearing my Charms & Kitsch tee.

Tee & Skirt: J Crew
Shoes: Miu Miu Gladiator Sandals
I was also able to find the Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt in my store (size 6). Yay! I tried on the Oak Tweed Pencil Skirt but passed for now. It’s pretty but I have the Contrast Pencil Skirt I have yet to wear and they are the same color family. I tried on the 6 which was a little snug but o.k. and the 8, which fit a lot better.
Have a great day everyone!

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I headed over to J Crew to get out of the house this afternoon to check out their new arrivals from last week. A few cute things but kind of “meh” overall.

Impressionist Pencil Skirt – I was so happy this was in my store. I loved it as soon as I saw it online. Overall the length is slightly shorter than most of J Crew pencil skirts. J Crew says it’s a shorter length at 21 inches.

Size 4 – A little tight and shows the pooch a little more than I prefer. The length on this was right in the middle of the knee. (I’m 5’2”.)
Size 6 – Better fit and my usual size in JC pencil skirts. The length was just below the knee. Normally the size 6 is about two inches below the knee.
Paper Poplin Shirt in Bronzed Avocado
Size 6 – These shirts and the perfect shirts are always a little tight for me in the shoulders and arms.
Much better fit of the size 6 in the skirt, don’t you think?
Size 8 of the shirt. It’s a little looser through the body but the fit is better in the shoulders and arms. I love the color and it goes well with this skirt. I’m thinking of these two with the tee below and my studded brown belt. Shoes??? Hmmm…
Featherweight Cotton Lynx Bling-Button Cardigan in Neon Coral
Size M – Such a great lightweight sweater. It comes in Sand Dune as well.
This shirt is not online. This is a navy and cream/beige striped shirt, not navy and white. 
The receipt says Navy Sailot Stripe Boatneck. Style #26977, $59.50
I think a Small might give a little better fit. I’ll probably check out the other store this weekend to see if they have that size to exchange. The neon pink detail, though mostly hidden, is cute.
 
Another in-store only tee from what I can tell. Charms and Kitsch Tee, Style #26398, $29.50
I tried on the Small in-store but brought home the Medium. This is the J Crew tee I like. It doesn’t look like a kindergarten class got a-hold of the paint. It has a few little sequins on it but not overkill. The small was a little snug, especially in the shoulders on me, so I’m glad I was able to get my normal, non-vanity size (I think).
Rose Vines Shorts – 
I think these were an in-store item only. I love the print and it’s so much more vibrant than the Perfect shirt. 
Size 8 – I bought these shorts at the other JC store a few weeks ago on sale for $39.99. When I went two weeks ago to my normal store I returned it for some other items. I just happened to check the sale section and there they were but marked down to $19.99. So they are mine…again.
Have a great evening!