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Friday, May 17, 2013

J.Crew June Collection Rollout, Punk Floral Swoop Dress, Mari Sandals and Lululemon

Summer is around the corner. Seattle had some warm weather lately (80 degrees!) and I was excited to wear some summer things early. Another sign of summer is the J.Crew June rollout is coming out! I received an invitation from my very Personal Stylist at J.Crew regarding an upcoming "story party from the company” from the June Colllection. She also shared some new images with me. Here is a sneak peak of the June Collection:

What do you think of June Collection sneak peak?

Here's another summer look I love. This came out in the recent email ads. I love the white paired with the panama hat:

All of this excitement about summer made me crazy from the heat and purchase something outside of my comfort zone. It's the Swoop Dress in Punk Floral, already sold out (I got this at the Seattle Pacific Place J.Crew store). The dress silk, shorter than I normally purchase and cutout in the back - not my usual style, but I fell in love with this dress. It fits true to size. I plan to wear it on vacation next month when we go to Maui.

In real life

I paired them with the new J.Crew Mari Sandals in shocking pink. I love the neon pink. These are so much fun if you like bright, bold colors. I fell in love with these shoes. They are so much fun. They are also much easier to walk in than expected.

Here they are in real life:

I've been all about color lately. Even for workout clothes, I've tried to add some color to my basic gear. I bought the Lululemon Scoop Me Up Tank in power purple. I've been doing yoga, sculpt class and meeting with a trainer at the gym. I am motivated to work out and fun workout gear makes it bright and energetic!

What are you looking forward to in the summer months?

Saturday, July 7, 2012

J.Crew 30% off Summer Sale

Even after all of my unbirthday shopping in June, I couldn't resist the 30% off sale at J.Crew. I got the Plaid Boucle Tweed Jacket, which was $268, for $87.99 in store. Wow! I love the way it was styled in the June Style Guide:

Oh, J.Crew! Love everything about this look

Here it is on me in real life...

J.Crew Plaid Bouncle Tweed Jacket
J.Crew Tiered Dot Tank
DKNY White and Gold Ceramic Watch
Citizens of Humanity Cropped Dylan Jeans
J.Crew Mona Shoes in Poppy

Love the neon pink accents!

It's more fitted, so if you are busty or beyond a B cup, you will probably either need to size up or not zip it. I don't plan on zipping it up, so I am fine. The next size was too baggy under arms and the sleeves were longer.

I also love this picture featuring the white Tiered Dot Tank from the June Style Guide. I was so excited when I saw it on sale in the store for $27.99. This fits true to size.

Love this look...

I got the Cafe Capri in Safari Cat for the killer price of 24.99 after the in store 30% off discount. They are thicker linen material, true to size fit maybe a bit bigger. For this look, I added something old and something new. I haven't wore my ruffle tank for a while, but threw it on for a warm summer day and bright shoes. Simple for a sunny day.


Madewell Secret Shapes Necklace DKNY White Ceramic and Gold Watch J.Crew Sequin Tiered Ruffle Tank (old) J.Crew Cafe Capri in Safari Cat Tory Burch Robinson Demi-Wedge Sandals

Speaking of J.Crew Cafe Capri, I've been on a kick lately. I was afraid to try them at first out of fear of looking ridiculous, then I caved in when I got the abstract leopard pair I reviewed in March. I'm sure I didn't need another leopard pair, but this is a different print, linen, and at the sale price of $20.99 after the discount, why not? Besides, I have so many J.Crew pencil skirts, so this is a nice switch. In addition to the Cafe Capri's in Safari Cat and I got the warm jade and bright dahlia, as seen below:

I will post pictures later of different styles.

In the store, I found the Shoreline-stripe dress in Kelly Green below for $27.99 after the 30% off in store? It's still full price online ($69.50). Seriously, the price differences between online and in store drive me nuts.

This will be great for summer days. You can also add a cardigan, blazer or jean jacket for evenings or cooler days. I paired it with the white Nolita Denim Jacket (from two years ago) below:


J.Crew Shoreline-stripe dress in Kelly Green J.Crew White Nolita Denim Jacket (older) J.Crew Golden Cabochon Bracelet in Navy J.Crew Farmer's Market Tote Cole Haan Air Catalina Sandal

How was your week? Did you give into to the 30% off sale?

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Birthday Shopping at Tory Burch, J.Crew, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

This week was my unbirthday, which I celebrate the event but not the actual age. Of course, this is when I reflect. What is the rule for fashion for women my age? What age is too old to wear what? After 40, I started having more fun with clothes. Is this a mid-life crisis I am having with my closet? Am I too old for colored capri pants, prints, etc. Is there a rule? Jennifer Aniston is my age and she rocks a mini dress because she can. Should she get a high five and “you go girl” for pulling it off or should she stop and dress more mature? As I was left pondering the meaning of age, life and fashion, I decided to throw my rule book out and have some fun going shopping. I took the day off on my unbirthday and went to the Bravern and Bellevue Square to shop. I also decided not to worry about it, celebrate life and ate chocolate and drank wine at Wild Ginger. Here I am celebrating with a delicious and naughty chocolate desert:


J.Crew Nolita Denim Jacket J.Crew Blouson Dress in Polka Dot OPI Nail Polish in Pompeii Purple

I did a lot of shopping, and when I say a lot, I mean a lot, even for me:

Lots of goodies!

J.Crew Nolita Denim Jacket
J.Crew Blouson Dress in Polka Dot
J.Crew Watson Wedge shoes

Neiman Marcus was having a gift with purchase. The gift bag is cute, and I like the samples. I opted for the orange bag. (I bet you guessed pink! I can’t believe I didn’t pick pink. I think I was trying to be bold and daring). I got a bottle of Michael Kors perfume and La Mer eye cream (back to that aging thing). I also had a makeover at Yves Saint Laurent and bought this glossy stain lip color in encre rose, perfect for summer and super long lasting (stays on for hours, seriously):

YSL Glossy Stain in Encre Rose

I went to Tory Burch and Nordstrom and went crazy on shoe shopping. I'm more of a handbag girl (hence the name), but I've been on a shoe kick lately.

Shoes!

At Tory Burch I got the Robinson Demi-Wedge Sandal. I love these and the blood orange color is beautiful for summer and they are comfortable.


Tory Burch Robinson Demi-Wedge Sandal

I also got the Tory Burch Leather Amanda High Peep Toe Wedge, which are cushioned, comfortable and cute on.

Tory Burch Leather Amanda High Peep Toe Wedge

I got the Tory Burch Miller 2 Logo Thong Sandals in Royal Tan. They are comfy and will go with a lot of things for summer. I'm still debating if I should keep these since I got so many others.

Tory Burch Miller 2 Thongs

At Nordstrom the Half Yearly Sale, I got a pair of Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan'Air Catalina' Sandal on sale for $99. These are so cute and comfortable. They have the concealed Nike Air Technology. They are sparkly and even met my 12 year old daughter’s seal of approval.

Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan Air Catalina Sandal

I went to J.Crew and took advantage of the sales. I got the Vintage cottoncap-sleeve tee in stripe with neon pink stripes (item 80405) $34.50, in store sale of $19.99. This is a basic tee shirt, true to size.

J.Crew Vintage cotton-cap sleeve tee

I got the Candy-stripe Jute Clutch. This bag is so cute for summer (goes with brights) It makes me smile. It’s on sale in stores at $49.99. Grab one of these, since it’s a cute bag for summer that you can keep year of year.

J.Crew Candy Stripe Jute Clutch

I got the Summerlight terry pullover ($59.50 item 82341, on sale in store for $39.99) in café mint. It super soft and comfy, fits true to size and is bright neon green which is fun for summer. I love the neons. Makes me think of the 80's.

J.Crew Summerlight Terry Pullover

I love the way it is styled in the June Style Guide:

I got the Villa Dress in green on sale for $49.99. I reviewed the stripe dress. I love this green shade. So bright and cheerful.

J.Crew Villa Dress

I also got the Navy Golden Cabochon Bracelet in the store for the online sale price of $49.99. It's beautiful in real life. I've had several compliments on it already.

Here I am in my new things pulled together:

J.Crew Nolita Denim Jacket
J.Crew Villa Dress in Emerald
J.Crew Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace
J.Crew Navy Golden Cobochon Bracelet
J.Crew Candy-Stripe Jute Clutch
DKNY Ceramic Watch
Cole Haan Catalina shoes

In addition to all of this fun stuff, I got some beautiful earrings from my husband. (I lost one of my diamond studs the day of my mother’s funeral in December. Since then, I’ve been wearing costume and pearls).

My husband said "After all of this, you won't need to shop for a couple of weeks, right?" Phew! I am exhausted after all of this shopping, but excited about my new things.

How was your week?

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Stripes, Leopard, Sunshine,Yoga and Flowers

My recent J.Crew purchase was the Villa Dress in Stripe. It was $88 in the store. I didn’t get it thinking it would go on sale soon and that full price was crazy for this dress, then went home,saw it online for $68 with an additional 30% off (Really J.Crew? Do you need such inconsistency from store to online pricing?) I gave in, and took advantage of that 30% sale online.

The fabric weight is a good, thick weight similar to the Maritime Dress, which I love. The buttons on the back are a nice touch:

This is a nice, easy summer dress which you can also add a jean jacket, cardigan or blazer. I wore it today to the market with sandals (the sun was shining and it was a beautiful day). I paired it below with my J.Crew Nolita Denim Jacket (last year) and rooftop red Valentina Pumps (I swear I own more shoes than these, but yes, I do really love them).

Speaking of shoes, what do you think of the new J.Crew Printed Wedge Espadrilles? I like the print, but think the price is too much for the style.

J.Crew Printed Wedge Espadrilles, $128

Now look what I found at Nordstrom Rack for $17 on the clearance rack?

Mee Too Princess Espadrille, $17 at Nordstrom Rack

They are super cute, open toe with a bow, comfortable, and too cheap not to indulge. The brand is Me Too, found in Nordstrom, Endless.com, Zappos, etc. The print and fabric are similar to J.Crew's at a bargain.

Today was a nice day. I went to Hot Yoga this morning (I've been doing it for the last month.). I got to wear my new yoga Practice Freely Tank top from Lululemon, which was perfect for the hot room. I love it. Namaste!