J Crew Holiday Rollout...Part 2

Part 2...
Textured Jersey Necklace Tee in Soft Willow - I already have this in Warm Clove and this mint green color is really pretty too. I sized down to a Small in this tee.
Slub cotton beaded-blossom tee - Sized down to a Small in this. Not sure if I'll keep it...too many tees, too many embellished tees.
Beaded-antler tissue tee in Light Amethyst - Not for me...at all. The antlers look like the are grabbing my chest. Sooo not flattering. I have the Reindeer Tee from last year and like that a lot more.

Slub Retro Floral Tee (not online) - Again, in a small. The rosettes are cute but I may not keep.
Elizabeth Ruffle Shirt - In White and Lavender. I know, more ruffles but these aren't overpowering and the collar is somewhat of a mandarin collar.
Velvet Eden Blazer in Darkest Indigo - on sale for $99.99.
There were other new pieces but more for a colder climate. Here in South Texas we just don't have the opportunity to wear thick sweaters and coats.

I have meetings in my office several days next week so I'll actually get to wear some of my new stuff. Can't wait and IRL outfit pics will be posted.

J Crew Holiday Rollout...Part 1

I finally made an "official" appointment with my P/S for this roll-out. Usually I just go in on the first day and she has stuff pulled for me. It was nice to walk in to the dressing room and have everything laid out for me already.

First up - Trim Beaded Cardi $138 (not on the website); Sequins! This fit TTS and the collar is like a shawl collar, meant to go higher up on the back of the neck. There are no fasteners in the front. It's meant to be open.
I also tried on a really cute side zipper sweater in cream. It was very Anthro-like. Unfortunately I didn't get a pic or remember the price but it was really cute.

Skirts
Watercolor Leopard Skirt - I never read the description on the website and thought this was silk. It's actually a cotton/silk blend, more cotton feel than silk. It's really cute and I tried it on with the Elizabeth ruffle shirt in Lavender.

Sapphire Tweed Pencil Skirt - This was a great find. My store does not carry Collection pieces and this was a return after someone ordered it online. It was a size 4 but was so pretty IRL I HAD to try it on - knowing it wouldn't fit (I haven't been a 4 in yeeeaaarrrsss.) So imagine my excitement when...it fit...it FIT...IT FIT! I'm glad I didn't order this online in a 6 because this is truly a size smaller and probably why it was returned to the store.
Black Nubby Tweed Mini - I have no idea what the actual name of this was. But it wasn't a great fit - too square, too short and certainly doesn't look good without some sort of leg wear.
Toothpick Ankle Cord in Dark Aubergine - This color is gorgeous. Over the summer I tried on both the matchstick and toothpick jean. The fit was awful - too tight in the hips and butt and the more I sized up the looser the waist was. J Crew must have adjusted their sizing because I love the fit of these. So much that I returned my Bootcut Cords.
I also tried on the Ankle Stretch Toothpick Jean in Amore Wash. Again it fit great but I have a BR dark wash Classic Skinny I love that I wear tucked into boots.

TBC...

New Shoes

Ooops...I went on an unplanned shoe binge.

Cole Haan Air Penny Moccasin - Chocolate Brown (Air=Comfy)
Cole Haan Carina Open-Toe Mary Jane - Bordeaux
Madden girl Kendraa Open Toe Bootie (TJ Maxx!!!)
Christian Louboutin Mary Jane - Navy
Nine West Harrington Boot - Black
And coming next week...Nanette Lepore Heartbreak Cutout Bootie
I think I'm good on shoes...for now.

I forgot....What was I looking for?

So I went into Forever 21 today only to look for accessories to go with my Halloween costume. I was going start at #8 of Gigi's "How to shop at Forever 21" but I got distracted right as I walked in the door.

When did the new "Twist" Collection come out? It's all Ballerina-ish and is "tutu cute" (as the website says.

Rocker Ballet Sweater Top - $22.80

Ruffle Trim Silk Top - $27.80
Beaded Mesh Pleat Skirt - $19.80
Material Girl Teddy Tee - $10.80
Iridescent Ruffle Skirt - $15.80
Ruffle Trim Sweater Top - $19.80
Bow Accent Skirt - $19.80
Sheen Woven Skirt (not part of the Twist collection) - $13.80
Military Leatherette Jacket - $32.80 (not part of the Twist Collection)

I had a return at American Eagle and I found this shirt. AE Plaid Shirt - $39.50

I really liked the new Twist Collection. They had a few other things that I was really interested in but had no time to try on. Maybe next week.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Victoria's Secret Sequins

I have a confession/obsession. I see sequins on a piece of clothing and something comes over me. I have to have it. I have approximately 8-10 tees and several sweaters. And now, Victoria's Secret Christmas 2009 Catalog has come out and the Pink collection has more...that I'm pretty sure I need.

Cherry Cupcake Super Bling Tee
I Heart Parties Tee
Heart Night Bling Thermal

Jeweled V-Neck Sweater - The way South Texas weather is short-sleeves is very practical for me.Sequin Cardigan - Oooh...in Navy...I love navy.

And of course, you need a sequin tee from your favorite college team right? I was surprised at how many teams the Pink collection has.
Texas Longhorns Sequin Tee
I may need an intervention (once you see my actual "collection").