Tuesday, April 2, 2013

J Crew Reviews...Meh

 
Biennial Cutout Hobo in Pale Blossom
 
OK, I just ordered and received this while I was on my cruise and now it's gone.  Sorry.
 
Not quite the right color.
That's more like it.  The purse has three pockets.  The two outside pockets zip and the toggle attaches to a grommet to hold in place:
 
Cool little detail.

The center pocket just has a magnetized closure.
Inside the center pocket is one large zip pocket and two open pockets for phone and stuff.
No key fob which would have been really nice.
The outer pockets have nothing but space inside.
 
No feet on the bottom...it is a hobo.
Comes with longer strp too.  I will not use.
Sorry about the flash.  Nice size.
Next to my clarisonic so you can get some idea of the color if it ever pops back up.
I did get this for 30% off and am quite happy with it.  My hubs says it looks like a little old lady purse.  Damn him.
 
Short Sleeve Chambray Shirt, size 10 indigo here
 
On Model:
 
Short-sleeve chambray shirt
On me:
I think she's been photoshopped.  All me baby!
Did not feel tight across the chest put pulled even with my hands to my side.
Can't tell but the top button has scallops around while the rest do not.  I do like the rounded collar.
The sleeves pucker a bit.
Has nice tailoring.  The fabric is thicker than I wanted - regular chambray - and the fit is off for me.  Taking it back.
 
Waverly Chino, size 10 natural here
 
Ummm.  Wrong size or I just can't work the "laid back feel".
The rise is good but I look like I gained 15 pounds on the cruise.
Details...gold zipper, plastic button.
Back..one buttoned pocket, double belt loops in back.
 
I do like that the fabric is soft and light weight.  The front pockets lay flat.  I may try the smaller size if my B&M carries these.  Money back on these.
 
 
Linen Cote d'azure Tee in M Ivory Blue Umbrellas here
 
Let me tell you the story first...I pre ordered this first of March.  It looked so cute on line and I was eager for my cruise and it would be perfect and and and...I was told I would have it by March 15th (left 21st on vacay).  Received e-mail saying it was still backordered and would arrive April 15th.  Ugh!  Fine!  Showed up on my doorstep four hours before I left on the cruise.  Threw it in my bag and off we went.  This is how it looks:
Sigh.  I'm stuck with it but am not happy, especially since I paid full price.  It's been worn and washed.  I think the neckline is a bit too high for me and the back is too sheer.  The print is cute.
You can see the bra really well.  The front is fine because of the print.  Online there is no wording at the bottom.  however, on my shirt it does have Cote d'azure on bottom left.
 
Now for the cruise.  It's was great.  Ate too much, drank too much, sunned too much, was a total slug.  I do have the most sanitized hands though. 
Fairchild's Tropical Garden, Miami
Nassau Bahamas
Perfect weather everyday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

J Crew Maritime Blazer in Stripe

J Crew Maritime Blazer in Stripe.  On Model:
 
Maritime blazer in stripe
 
On Me:
Size M, Ivory Dark Cove (basically white and Blue)
It says it has bracelet sleeves but that's a LIE!  I promise I do not have short arms.  They come right to my wrist.  I do like them pushed up a bit.
Usable pocket if needed.
The on line product shots make the pockets look a bit odd to me.  Everything lines up just beautifully.  I like the buttons too.  Two in front and one at each sleeve.
I forgot to take a shot of the back.  There is a vent.
Unlined except for this at the back and it is just light weight cotton I think, same material used for pockets.  Not sure why they placed it..a better sewer than I may know.
The inside seems are done very nicely.
Stretchy.
 
I really do like this.  It fits my casual lifestyle.  I found it comfortable and actually runs a bit small.  I have very square shoulders and am a 36D.  I take a 10 in every jacket and thought the large would be my size...nope.  I also wear a M in tshirts but usually a L in anything that buttons.  Hope that helps.  It is presently $118 plus an additional 25% to 30% if you spend over $150.  It's a keeper.
 
 


Tuesday, March 19, 2013

SPRING!

I thought I would post a few pictures from my walk today.  Yes, spring is coming.  Do not lose hope.

Wake up to the flowers.  Yes that is a huge pack of toilet paper to the right of the desk.  Not ashamed.  We do wipe.  Painting is Buddha & Roses by Tony Chimento here.
 
Dalilies are starting to come out.
Fish are no longer frozen and want to be fed.
Forsythia is blooming.
Going to need to mow soon.
 
 
My dogs:  Maggie, Peanut, Minnie
Maggie we stole from some guy who showed up at our door to tell us we stole her - she had worms, buckshot in her, and looked like she had just had puppies when she came to us.
Peanut we actually did steal from our neighbor in the trailor.  Don't worry, he didn't care he had already gotten new puppies.
Minnie we took because a guy who worked for us was going to jail and she needed a home.
Sunny, aka Puppy, has come out to walk with us.  He's another neighbors but loves this dog so we won't steal him.
 
 
Well...we are in East Tennessee.  They were here before we bought the property.
 
Finally a flower!
Our beautiful home with the attached day spa.
Maple is about to be glorious.
Cherries too.
Weeping Willow.  A Mother's Day gift many many moons ago.
Hyacinth and Lenten Roses
Peanut's done.