Tailored

Earlier this year I expressed my rage at Jason Wu for Target's crazy sizing. My awesome friend took in both the skirt and the top (before picture can be seen here) and I finally had the chance to wear them. This is exactly how I pictured the outfit looking when I saw the promos. It was the perfect birthday ensemble, light, breezy and fun!

Navy Floral Sheer Panel Top/Jason Wu for Target (seen here)

Navy Floral Pleated Skirt/Jason Wu for Target (seen here)

Casual Stroll

Last week I decided to have a little photo shoot during my morning walk to work. I thought this outfit was perfect for a casual Friday or stroll around the neighborhood. The bubble necklace, which I resisted for ages, adds just the right pop of color and I am I totally into mixing prints right now.

Floral Top/Ann Taylor

White Tank/Gap

Striped Shorts/H&M Kids

Bubble Necklace in Kelly Green/J.Crew

Sandals/Rainbow

Lemony Lace

I was beyond ecstatic to find this dress during my recent J.Crew binge. I had been coveting it for months. And just the next day I was able to score this amazing necklace on hautelook for a fraction of it's original price. It was a lucky 24 hours for me.

I love bright color and beautiful lace overlay (tried to capture detail in photo 2) of this dress. And it has pockets! I think the lovely blue stones in this necklace are a perfect compliment to the yellow.

 Lucille Dress in Lace/J.Crew (here)

Hampton Reversible Bib Necklace/Amrita Singh (here)

Fioni Hilari Pump/Payless (here)

Anchors Aweigh!

As mentioned before, I'm really digging anchors right now. Call it what you want; romper, playsuit, or jumper, I'll call it adorable!

I have a serious love-hate relationship with Asos, but this was just so cute, I had to take a chance and try it. And surprisingly it fit perfectly, something that has never happened with Asos before. I love the print and style and the yellow trim adds just the right amount of pop. I will mention one negative, the back. Although I love the bow, tightening the straps and tying it up is really a two person job. I couldn't manage on my own even with my crazy long arms!

Playsuit in Anchor Print/Asos

Shoes/Payless (here and here)

Turquoise Criss Cross Bead Bracelet/ Banana Republic (here)

That's a Wrap

You know you have a problem when you are constantly finding things in the back of your closet that you haven't worn in ages. Such is the case with this navy wrap dress. I totally forgot I even had it, but since rediscovering it, I have realized that it is extremely versatile. 

And speaking of versatility, I wanted to talk a little about my new work bag. The color is amazing and goes with pretty much everything. The bag has three straps and can be worn as a cross-body, a fold-over tote and, when it's really full, a regular tote! And it fits a ton without looking too bulky. I have been accused many a times of carrying my life around with me. With this bag I can still do that without looking like I am.

Navy Wrap Dress/Nordstrom Rack

Kylie Wedge Pump/Payless (seen here)

Decked Out Necklace/Mark. (seen here)

Turquoise Criss Cross Bead Bracelet/ Banana Republic

Steve Madden BMaxie Handbag/Zappos

A J.Crew Binge

I knew it was coming. The dreaded J.Crew final sale. I had done a good job resisting. But once they started offering an extra 40% off final sale and promo priced items, I fell off the wagon. Real hard. One might call it a binge. Luckily, many of the items I purchased were not final sale and some were even regular price and can be returned if they don't work. Reviews below. And yes, I may have a slight anchor obsession.

T-shirt Dress in Dizzy Anchors/XXS/$68: This dress fit really well and I thought it was flattering for my body type, but the material was super thin. When I say super thin, I mean really, really thin. I worry that you would be able to see right through it in any kind of natural light. Verdict: Returned. Maybe if it goes on sale, but I did not think it was worth it at full price.

Sequin Anchor Tank/XXS/$42: I had been coveting this tank for quite sometime, so imagine my surprise when I didn't love it. The anchor placement felt weird to me and the length was a little awkward. On the plus side, it was super light weight considering the amount of sequins and the quality seemed really good. Verdict: Returned.

 

Cotton Crepe Cardigan in Anchors Aweigh/XXS/$36: Again, I wasn't crazy about the material of this cardigan. It was not soft at all. The length was pretty good considering it wasn't a petite size and I do really like the print. Verdict: Undecided.

Pink Peacock Tippi Sweater in Heart Me/XXS/$89.50: I know some people have said they don't like the lopsided heart, but I really love it. This sweater is super soft and I love the color. It's a little long for me as you can see by the bunching at the bottom. Not sure if I want to pay this much for a cotton sweater. Verdict: Undecided.

 

Ring-Around Eyelet Top/XXS/$27: I think this top is really cute and the length is really great considering it's not a petite. I think it would probably too short for anyone with a long torso or maybe even an average torso. The cotton is a really great weight and seems like excellent quality. I also really love the color. Verdict: Kept.

Scoopneck Blouse in Color Block Stripe/00P/$24: I was really drawn to the fun colors of this blouse along with the anchor button detail at the shoulder. It's a nice light weight fabric and I think it would pair perfectly with white pants or shorts. One downside is that the fabric seems a little wrinkle prone. Verdict: Kept.

 Vintage Cotton Boatneck Tee/XXS/$12: I purchased this basic tee in a couple of colors, but just wanted to post a picture for those of you that might be curious about the length. For most petites, this is going to be super long. It is super soft and comfortable though and comes in lots of great colors. Verdict: Kept.

I also purchased both the Lucille Dress in Lace (Yellow/00P/$56) and the Origami Sheath Dress in Wool Crepe (Charcoal/00P/$110). I had been wanting both of these dresses for quite sometime and the sale prices were good enough to warrant keeping them both. They both fit true to size, are fully lined and I know I will get a lot of wear out of them.

 

Wine and Stripes

My outfit for a recent trip to some local wineries. I have been getting a ton of mileage out of this cross-body I bought several months ago. It's just the right size and I absolutely adore the chain-strap detail. I have been noticing a patriotic theme in my wardrobe choices recently and it strikes again here. Luckily the yellow necklace helps to keep things in balance.

Striped Dress/American Eagle Outfitters

Shoes/Payless (seen here)

Cut to the Chase Necklace/Kate Spade (seen here and here)

Big Buddha Harlie Cross Body in Cognac/Endless.com

Amrita Singh Cocktail Ring/HauteLook

Sunglasses/Kenneth Cole