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I know I’m a little late but I was finally able to head to Target to see the new Calypso collection. There was plenty of items and sizes in all departments in the Target I went to, including the cute little elephant teapots in both colors. I really wanted them but have no use for them and don’t have knick-knacks around the house or kitchen.

Red Sequined Tunic, M

Embroidered Ruffle Dress in Navy, M

Also plenty of Miss Trish sandals…

Pineapple Flat Sandals

Then I headed over to J Crew. I really wanted to get the Olive Linen Perfect Shirt since it wasn’t online. While there I found the Modern Red color as well. Loving this color right now and only one size 6 left so I bought that too.

Both Size 6 (flash)

(no flash)
On me, paired with Plaid shorts #45063

I also found the Silk Serenade Dress in Deep Lagoon, marked down to $29.99 from $138, while online it is still $69.99. For that price, the Spicy Guava also tempted me, but alas, it wasn’t in my size. I’ll add another tank underneath for the summer and a cardigan for the fall/winter.

Size 6

They were gathering up items that hadn’t been selling to send to other stores. One of those was the Seersucker Pencil Skirt. The SA looked in his stack for a 6 and I brought it home with me. The rest were on their way to one of the New York stores.

Lastly, I was intrigued by the Silk Henley Top when I saw it online. It’s currently on sale for $59.50 online and in-stores. I regret not getting the Popsicle Pink in the Retro Shell so I tried this on in a 6 (I think). After seeing the Chic Chauffeur in the Melon Spice I may have to go back and get that color too. I have been looking for more dressy-casual tops to wear in the summer other than my embellished tees. And I like that the sleeves are not quite sleeveless, with a little coverage over my shoulders.

Silk Henley Top, 6
Seersucker Pencil Skirt, 6
Have a Great day!

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This is such a cute dress. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect white dress for a while now. I purchased the Carly Ruffle Dress last year in white but have never worn it. I guess I really couldn’t get past the layered ruffles. But this dress, well, it’s definitely going to be worn.

The receipt says it’s the Channing Embroidered Bib Dress. The style number is also different, 51534 vs 42781 for the Mirabel Dress and 42968 for the Siesta Dress. They are all the same style and cut – empire waist, shirred A-line skirt, cap-like sleeves. The Mirabel Dress comes in Muslin Poppy and Faded Black Sand and is $148.

The Siesta Dress color is White Indigo and is like a lightweight seersucker. I’ve tried this one on before but I guess I failed to post the pic. The Siesta has neon yellow embroidered at the sleeves. I tried this on in a 6 and the fit was good. I still had a little room in the waist and the shoulders nor bust weren’t snug. Because of this I would say it fits TTS. It is $138.

Tried on with a neon yellow belt.
I saw the Mirabel over the weekend online. I ordered the black because I couldn’t get over the style and embroidered design. I was just walking by the dresses in-store today when I saw this white one. I knew it had to be the same dress, just a different colorway so I tried it on to make sure the size 6 I ordered was the right size. I chatted up the online PS to get measurements but forgot to write them down to give to you. This dress fits the same as the Siesta so it is TTS. I added the Jade green belt for a little color. Love it! (This is $148 as well.)

Now I can’t wait until my black dress gets here. And, um, yeah…anyone want a White Ruffled Carly Dress, Size 6, $65 shipped?

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My Ulta store recently received the Butter London Nail Lacquers. Although they are a bit expensive $14, they are “3 Free” because they have no formaldehyde, no toluene and no DBP and are not animal tested. They tout “Colour, not Carcinogens”. And do they have some colors to choose from. I went a little crazy because I couldn’t just pick one or two or even three.

From Left to Right: Rosie Lee, Dosh, Saucy Jack, All Hail the Queen, Big Smoke

From L to R: Blagger, British Racing Green, Marrow, Snog

My favorites Saucy Jack, All Hail the Queen, Blagger and Snog. The Saucy Jack is a true red and the All Hail the Queen is a sparkly lighter version of Sally Hansen’s Commander in Chic or Essie’s Chinchilly. Blagger is like a Cobalt blue, a color I’m loving right now. I alway have a hard time finding a good pink. I don’t like a light pink, like Essie’s Prima Ballerina, on me and most hot pinks are too “club-ish” for me. This pink is like a tropical beach-y pink. The Rosie Lee is like a clear polish with pink glitter in it. I think it might look good with a black polish and one coat of Rosie Lee on top.

Here’s a link to Ulta with more colors. There’s a great bright canary yellow called Cheeky Chops and an almost Tiffany Blue called Artful Dodger.

What are your favorites? 

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Here’s the J Crew Casbah Dress. This is my new favorite print and I love the green jewel tones.

Size 8

It is a side zip and has and extra zip for the bust paneling. I’ll try to get a shot of it later.  I tried a belt right under the bust but it didn’t look great, IMO. There is pleating right under the center of the bust which gives it that “float away from the body” look as well as the “I may be pregnant” look. It will be good when hiding “food babies” too.

J Crew Jackie in Beechwood

I also bought the scarf in this print. Even though it’s wool it is very lightweight and sheer/thin. Texas seems to have skipped Spring and jumped right into Summer (92 today!) so I may not have a chance to wear this outside until next Fall.

This is what I wore today. It’s our wedding anniversary and Husband and I spent the day together by having breakfast, getting our free coffee, and getting massages, facials and pedicures. Here’s the new Anthropologie Apothecary Skirt. There are so many colors in this print but they all go well together. Also, this buttons down the front, just like the J Crew Dorrie Skirt. While at Anthropologie last night I spotted and met Molly, from AnthroMollogies! It was so cool to meet another blogger in person for the first time. And she is so nice and stylish in person!

J Crew Max & Molly Tee
Apothecary Skirt – 6
J Crew Capri Sandals

Wednesday’s outfit

J Crew Indigo Silk Shirt
J Crew Summerweight Bermudas
Tory Burch Flip-Flops

And this was Thursday’s outfit.

J Crew Milla Tank – 8
J Crew Lunette Mini – 8
Tom’s Metallic Wedges

I’m off to get ready for dinner. I will be wearing the Casbah Dress this evening.

Have a great Easter weekend!

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Today is the last day for J Crew’s 20% off with code SUNNY. There is not a discount on shipping with this
unfortunately. If you are looking for a heeled sandal, the Arène Platform Sandals are a wonderful choice, IMO. I already have these in Cognac and love them and I was able to find them in Anchor Grey.

They are on sale for $149.99 (final sale). I love the wood heel and they are comfortable. I wore these for over 4 hours, mostly walking and had no pain or blisters. I am a consistent size 7 in J Crew.
Hope that helps and Happy Shopping!