Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts

Friday, April 27, 2012

J.Crew 2012 May Roll Out and Reviews

I'm back.  Since I last blogged I had an amazing vacation (thank you Maui) then a busy month.  Here are some of my purchases:

Amie Maxi Dress
After I said Larry David!
I love the simplicity of the Amie Maxi Dress.   See on the beautiful model above, then me in real life at a restaurant (Lelaini's on the beach).  I had on my Ami Maxi Dress, sunglasses and J.Crew navy summer hat and had a Larry David Spotting (look over my shoulder).   I said (rather loudly, accidentally) "Larry David!"  My kids said "Who cares?  Is that a celebrity?" It could've been the mai tai's at Aloha Hour on the beach, but my husband and I are convinced.
Mai Tai, yummy. 
I think the Amie Maxi Dress is a head turner, regardless if you are a celebrity.

Okay, now back to reality.  Seattle had some pretty days that inspired my desire for Spring.  Then my J.Crew Personal Stylist, kept after me pushing my addiction, even after I said: "I spent too much on vacation!  Give me until May to even think about new clothes..." Then she sent me a link with the new May roll out. There I am, the j.crew junkie trying to withdrawal, going to the store, sucked in again...

So, here's the thing.  I had big aspirations.  I said "I will come in and peek.  Just let me get the clearance Valentina pumps and I will be on my merry way.  I'm trying to quit this month."

Then, I saw the pencil skirts. Wow.  I like.  Maybe just a little look, but none for me.  Well, I guess there could be worse things I could do.

A J.Crew bag full of lovely goodies later, here are some things I bought or tried:
J.Crew No.2 Raj Paisley Skirt

 The J.Crew No. 2 Raj Paisley Pencil Skirt Is it me, or does that skirt belong with my shoes?  I think so...

Next up, I'm the geek in the pink...and green...How about this skirt  - the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Garden Floral.  I love the fit (I sized down), the color options are incredible (I can wear orange, pink, navy, green, white, you name it). Seriously.  This skirt.  I didn't need it, but how could I live without it?
J.Crew Featherweight Cardigan in Warm Jade







I also love the Garden Floral print in the Ella Dress:
Beautiful!

I had to buy the featherweight cotton cardigan, in jade.  Beautiful color and perfect for summer.  It fits true to size.  I paired the skirt and cardigan with the Vintage Cotton Tank in the Neon Azalea color that is all over the store.  Then I ordered pink shoes that weren't in store but online.  Arriving in 3-6 business days.  So much for April restraint.

I also got the J.Crew Drea Pumps in Leopard Patent for 30% off of 99.99 in store.



How was your week?
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Monday, September 5, 2011

J.Crew Fall Arrivals, Louis Vuitton Alma, and Beautiful Maui

It's September.  How is that possible?  I finally gave in and did some fall shopping (since we got a late start on summer in Seattle, I am in denial).  I went to J.Crew to check out some of the new arrivals.  I ended up with the Leather-tipped bell skirt, as see below:



Based on the picture with the model, I would've passed based on length.  The model must be really tall.  I'm nearly 5'7 and here's the length on me:



I really like this skirt.  It's super comfy and a great piece for fall with tights and boots. There are lots of possibilities with items I currently have:
Fall Ideas

I also took advantage of some sale items like the tissue pintucked tee, as seen above in navy, and below in warm redwood.  I also bought the black.  I know I will regret this, since the last few tissue tees I bought at J.Crew ended up with holes in them (Boo!  J.Crew on tissue tee quality.  It's annoying.)  However, the $19.99 in store price made me give in for what is likely disposable tee shirts.

I am trying to enjoy the last days of Summer before breaking out my fall wardrobe.  School started this week for my daughter (my son goes back next week) and we got back from Maui on Sunday.  This is our fourth visit to Maui in the last couple of years (I'm seriously addicted, as blogged about here and here).
This time, we stayed in the Westin Resort and Spa  on Kaanapali Beach for the couple on nights in an ocean front room.  This was my view:



After a couple of nights on Kaanapali Beach, we spent the week at Outrigger Ainu Nala in Lahaina, with a kitchen, two bedrooms and 2 baths.   The condo had plenty of room for the four of us and the pools were very relaxing.

relaxing poolside with my J.Crew flip flops and book
Lahaina is fun and there are great places within walking distance.

We had a wonderful dinner at Lahaina Grill.  My husband is a foodie and loved it.  He also enjoyed grilling out by the pool at the Outrigger.
I also got some shopping in.  I went to The Shops at Wailea.  I went to Louis Vuitton to see the Alma handbags.  Louis is hit or miss for me, but I was interested in the Prune Electric seen in the 3rd picture down on the left, but liked the Alma  Rouge Fauviste better, as seen below.  What do you think?
Here they are side by side?  What do you think?
I also got some cute short sleeve cardigans on clearance at Banana Republic.  I liked the one in Wailea better than the one near me in Seattle.

The only downside  to a glorious time was a sunburn on my scalp the last two days.  Here I am with my husband's hat, smothered in SPF.  Regardless, I had a blast.  I am sad to see summer end.
How was your summer?  Hope it was awesome. 
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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Book Club: Odd Mom Out by Jane Porter

Last night I got to meet my favorite author, Jane Porter, who came to my neighborhood book club.  It was such a privilege to meet Jane in real life, since I've read all of her chick lit books and I am a huge fan.  She is so down to earth and it was great to hear how Jane came up with her characters.  Jane's books are great beach reads and have accompanied me on my vacations and work related travel over the last few years.   I can't wait until she writes her next one.  

It was great getting together with my neighbors.  I also got to meet a fellow blogger who lives nearby, Hip Travel Mama. Check her blog out if you enjoy travel.

I planned on wearing a charcoal shell and cardigan, but my 11 year old daughter advised me to wear something brighter and fun, so I switched to a striped tank and cardigan:

Book Club: Odd Mom Out by Jane Porter

In real life:
Last minute change: J.Crew pearls and tank, Joe's Jeans, Coach Handbag

I highly recommend Jane's books if you enjoy good chick lit or fun beach read:
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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Gray Skies, Sequins and Spring Fever

I'm so ready for Spring and vacation. How many until days?  11!  Who's counting?  The skies in Seattle in the winter are gray (which makes spring and summer beautiful), so that was my  inspiration for my outfit last week for my offsite. I love bold colors, but recently discovered I can wear grey after years of not wearing it.  It's bizarre, but I dig it now. J.Crew has some great colors like Heather Carbon that work for us jewel tone girls.

Here are some pics:

I started out with my J.Crew Muse tank, and my husband was lukewarm.  He liked the Shimmer Crinkle better,  so I switched:

I've also been all about sequins lately or some sort of sparkle or shimmer. Life's too short to fade in the background.  Not me, I'm a walking disco!  (Warning: you may need sunglasses to continue reading.)
Here's what I wore shopping:
I also got the  J.Crew Drapey Sequin Tank  this month and the Sequin Front Tank in Aqua from Nordstrom for $9.97.  I found one of the Barbie Stila Paint Cans at Nordstrom Rack.  It's so cute, so I couldn't pass it up. At Sephora, I got the Laura Mercier Flawless Lip Set, which I love.  I saw that MAC is coming out with the Wonder Woman Collection this week. So cute - I'm totally in.    I went back to the Bellevue Square again. My brows were a disaster, and Sophia at Anastasia at Nordstrom does the best job. I scheduled an appointment, since everyone else screws them up and gives me crazy arches or thins them out too much.

I also stopped at J.Crew.  Remember the striped J.Crew dress I blogged about last - 2 weeks ago?  It is on sale $30 cheaper in the store on final sale - REALLY?  I still have the tags on.  I was 10 days instead of the 7-day price adjustment, but they honored it.  Of course it helps if you buy more stuff.  I also may have blinded them with my Haya Sequin Sweatshirt.  I got 2 of the scoop neck painter tees in vivid violet and orange for $19.99 and the Nickley Bib Top.  This is $39 in the store, and $79 online. Wow!
I had a fun time, and heard from the sales rep that more Spring items will be in next week. I can't wait!


Have a great week!


Tammy
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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Earning my Stripes

I’ve always been more of a solid color girl.  However, when I break out a print, I am the type that I go big and bold or go home.  I love me some animal print (grrr….), a nice bright floral to brighten up my day, but usually passed on the stripes.  I used to love nautical stripes for summer and recall a cotton striped dress I bought when I was in college.  It was so cute and preppy, I spent my entire paycheck from my then part-time minimum wage job to get it (If you are in school - this is why it pays to go to college.  I needed an education to find a career to enable me to support my shopping habits.   In those years, any money I made went toward my closet :). I have embarrassing photos with the striped dress, bad hair and keds shoes that I will not share, but you get the point.

Then I got older and every fashion magazine told me that horizontal stripes can make you look heavier, so that was enough to make me pass on the stripes for years. I don’t know what my deal is lately, but I have been on a strip kick lately.  I think the nautical inspired looks are catching my eye and make me think of Spring and Summer weather.

Last night my husband and daughter picked me up from work and we went to dinner and Bellevue Square.  I stopped at Justice for Girls for my daughter and J.Crew for me (I prefer the downtown Seattle J.Crew – this one is hit or miss for me). I got sucked into 50% off the final sale in the store (I know? Right?  Online is 40%).  Of course, that place was picked apart.  I did end up with another Tissue Silk Drape Tee in Dark Cypress (I have the dusty cedar.)

There were new Spring items and plenty of stripes galore from what seemed like every square foot of the store - I felt like a drunken sailor.  I ended up with the Stripe Drawstring Dress which seems like an easy beach dress for my trip to Maui next month (as seen on a super tiny model, and as seen on a real human being in medium):



My 11 year old daughter said the scarf looked stupid so I passed, but that was a sweet scarf.   I also ended up with the Stripe Pocket Cardigan at $59.50. It is very comfy, and I can wear this with tees, tanks, camis, and my new navy Cady dress.  Lots of possibilities.

I wore it with my Navy J.Crew Petal Stream Tank this week:

I tried on several items that I will wait for it to go on sale or pass.  I hope to see more spring arrivals.
My drapey bateau tee that I got last month was my inspiration that started me on the stripe kick:
Hope your week was great!
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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Maui Vacation

We went to Maui for a family vacation before school starts for the kids. This was our fourth trip to Hawaii in 2 years and 2nd trip to Maui. I'm obsessed at this point. There is something about Hawaii that is good for my soul - I relax and enjoy myself. I love the blue ocean water and the peacefulness that Hawaii has to offer.

We stayed at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach this time. We we went in February, we were in The Outrigger Ainu Nalu in Lahaina town. I traded the secluded quiet place for next to shopping and beachfront, which I also like. :) I would recommend either location, depending on what you are looking for.

I packed up all of my sundresses. I can live in sundresses at the beach.
Vacation
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