The Handbag Aficionado: Luxembourg

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Veteran's Day Shopping at U Village J.Crew

On Friday, I went to University Village near University of Washington in Seattle. I stopped by J.Crew, Madewell and Anthropologie and went to the Ram Restaurant and Brewery where my husband went to watch the game while my daughter, her friend and I shopped. My daughter and her friend (both 12) had a blast trying on clothes in H&M and putting lipstick on in Sephora. I really like this mall and don't know why I don't go there more often.

The J.Crew at U Village is really nice and has a great selection. I tried on the Plaza Coat in cobalt.

It is a fitted silhouette (I've got a long sweater underneath and dress so it's not one you can layer a lot underneath without seeing bulk). I like the classic shape and length. It hits mid-thigh which is perfect for winter skirts and boots, like in the picture below.

I ended up with the Sequin Stripe Tee, although I tried not to like it. I am really, really trying to boycott more sequins in my wardrobe, since thanks to J.Crew, I have enough to make a disco. However, I love stripes, and this is a great tee with a nice fit and crewneck.

I paired it with the Navy Excursion Quilted Vest. I've never been a vest girl (I owned one in 1990, I think) but this is a lightweight puffer and easy to layer. I like it for some reason.

J.Crew Sequin Stripe Tee and ExcursionVest in Navy

Excursion Vest in Navy

There are some other fun colors including Getaway Green and Candied Cherry, as seen below:

In addition to shopping, I did some pampering and got a mani/pedi with a shellac french manicure. This looks really nice. I got it done a couple few weeks ago and it lasts a long time. I hope that it last for Thanksgiving.

I'm excited for the holidays soon. In the middle of all of it, I'm traveling to London, Dublin and Luxembourg for work in December. Either I need to finish my Christmas shopping early, do it all online, or pick up some things in Europe. Maybe all of the above.

I am super jazzed about the Kindle Fire tablet coming out on Amazon.com this week. I'm excited about the tablet version and the price. In addition to the Kindle Fire, here are some other things on my holiday wishlist from J.Crew, including the bubble necklace and bag:

Wishlist by handbagaficionado featuring chronograph watches

What are some items that you want to get or give for the holiday season?

Friday, September 3, 2010

Paris

I went to Luxembourg for work and stopped through Paris over the weekend. After a busy week, little sleep and an early flight, I was ready for some site seeing. I found a fabulous black scarf in Luxembourg that will go with a lot. The purple suede shoes are fun and typically comfortable, but were not for all the walking I did.

My hotel room wasn't yet, so I walked around with my big weekend bag until I got in the room. (I carry it on planes because they never count it as a suitcase, and I will carry it on the plane for an extra carry on. Then I downsize when I land. ;-)

After my room was ready, I got ready and met my coworker for some shopping. We went to Champs-Élysées Avenue in Paris with all of the shops. I loved the cafes and and little shops. I did a lot of shopping, but overall the style left me a bit flat. Seemed like there were more club type clothes or brands I could get here in Seattle for a cheaper price. The one thing that everyone had in Europe it seemed (in both Luxembourg and Paris that week) was a leopard print scarf. I counted at least 11 different kinds. I'm glad I packed mine! It's always easy to dress up a simple t-shirt or cami when traveling and takes up little room in the suitcase.