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Ok, so I ordered this tunic after seeing an excellent review on Gigi's Blog. However, after receiving it, I'm kind of running into an issue of actually completing an outfit using it! Please help! I'd love some suggestions! After much rummaging through my closet, I came up with the following outfit ...

Top: Oxford Tunic, J.Crew, XS, shell
Bottoms: Paige Premium, straight leg, white
Belt: J. Crew skinny silver leather belt

I then proceeded to take this entire outfit off and put on something different because I just didn't feel like it looked great. HELP!

The S710BK II 19oz Black Knight is our latest collaborative effort with Samurai Jeans, this time using their Original 19oz Black selvage denim cut in the slim S710XX silhouette . This denim is a dead stock fabric that was used for the 2008 Limited Edition S710BK model of which only enough yardage is left to produce between 80-100 pairs of jeans. While the 2008 Ltd Ed S710BK featured Orange top stitching, silver and copper trimmings, and Tan leather patch, updated details to the S710 Black Knight include all Black trimmings, Black top stitching, and Black leather patch. Expected delivery date is September 5th 2009. More information and a chance to Pre-Order can be found here

I finally pulled the trigger on what I consider to be one of the most pointless and overpriced little luxuries out there ... and I LOVE it!

When Nordy's has it's Anniversary Sale, I always look for deals on items that almost never go on sale. Generally this includes brands like Juicy, UGG, Paige and 7 For All Mankind Denim, etc...

This year, I saw some Juicy Couture track jackets and velour pockets pants in a "normal" color in my size for 50% off the original price .... how could I resist? I love the "pocket pants"! They are so so so comfy! I'm pretty sure they are not $120 comfy ... but definitely $49 comfy! The color is called "carbooter", but it's basically a nice royal / navy blue.

The pants are a size small and fit perfectly ... very low-rise, but a perfect fit! I'm going to get them hemmed about an inch while we're on vacation in California for the next 2 weeks! (yeah, we don't a have a Nordy's here, so I'm bringing them to Cali to get them hemmed for free!! ;)

Here's the deal: I ordered a small in the top, too and it's a bit small. I'm sure it actually fits the way Juicy wants it to fit me, but it's definitely more snug than I would normally purchase (see pic where it's zipped). It looks and feels great when it's unzipped, but zipped is very form-fitting. I can't imagine ordering a Medium, which is a size 6-8.

Bottom Line: I'm glad I bought this. It doesn't have the crazy "Juicy" crap written all across the butt or anything, and it is so soft and comfy! I haven't removed the tags on the jacket in hopes that I might locate a medium while we're out of town, but if not, I'll keep it as-is! Pants run TTS, jackets runs small.

A few sales I wanted to mention in addition to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that is going on now!

Martin and Osa - extra 30% off sale items (NOT final sale!), free shipping on all denim orders, free shipping on all orders over $100!!

RalphLauren.com - extra 25% off select sale items, free shipping on all orders over $250, $5 flat rate shipping {woot!} (This is an AWESOME site to get some back-to-school clothes for the kiddos.... or stuff for yourself!)

Also, one of my favorite associates at our local J. Crew said they will be having a "preview" of the new fall roll-out on Monday night ... which probably means they will be putting the items on the shelf that night! So, if you're itchin' to see the new stuff, or to make sure they have your size in a new items, try your store Friday night!

First off, this is the last day of FREE SHIPPING on flower pins in my Etsy Shop! I'm leaving on vaca on Tuesday, so today is the last day I can take orders and ship out tomorrow!

This is the outfit I wore a couple of days ago to eat and hang out by the river.

Tee: J. Crew
Jeans: Paige Premium
Belt: J. Crew
Necklace: F21
Bracelet: J. Crew
Blazer: Banana

I was giving this "blazer look a try. I still feel a little manly in a blazer. I think I pulled this off pretty well, but I still feel more feminine and comfy in a nice cardigan! But that's just me!

HUGE shout out to Paige Premium Denim jeans. I going to be doing some denim reviews in the coming week, as well as some AWESOME baby product reviews ... so watch for that!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Connor and I dashed to the mall this morning to pick up a couple of things and swing through F21 (posts later about finds there!). I am really taking advantage of this cooler (and crappier!) weather by wearing jeans that are usually long-lost friends by mid-July. Not this year! It has been unseasonably cool here lately, meaning I've been able to not only sport denim, but also my JC Travel Trench and some cardigans! Love it! Today's outfit:

I had a wonderful day at one of our local malls today, shopping with my sister and with Connor in tow. We hit up the Martin + Osa (which just opened up around last Christmas) and found that they were having 30% off sale items ... and it's not final sale! (are you listening J. Crew?)

I wasn't sure how long we would be able to shop around since Connor was with us, but here is how wonderful our M+O staff is: they have little apple juice boxes and little Fuji water for shoppers! So I was able to keep refilling Connor's sippy. Plus, there are a few little toys in the waiting area in front of the fitting rooms! Sweet! That was just enough to allow my sister and I to try on a few items. All stores should be this "kid" friendly ... especially when they aren't busy... they would sell a lot more stuff!

I ended up getting a skinny leather belt and a navy jacket... shown below! I already had the leather belt in the wider version from a few months ago... I included a picture of that, as well! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that belt! I can't wait to wear the skinnier version!

(A little warning: I was SO lazy in taking pics today, so I'm wearing basically the same thing in every pic .... sorry!)

New skinny belt

Have had this one for a while .... love it!

On our way out of the store, I noticed a khaki trench coat that was really simple and cute. I tried it on in a Small and I think that is the size I would get. The price was $170 and I received a 20% off your entire order coupon recently in the mail ... sooooo, I'm keeping this one on the back burner.

Afterwards, we took a stroll through Gap and they ALSO have a new khaki trench that is very cute and lightweight! The price point on this one was even better at $88, but definitely lacked the details of the pricier coats... especially in the back. But, if you NEED a trench coat, or don't already have one, this is a great looking option at a great price!

The reason I'm always on the lookout for trench coats is that I've been waiting on the the dang J. Crew Icon Trench to go on sale FOR E VER... and I'm not sure it ever will as it's still on back order in my size right now! I ordered it a while back but had to return it because I just couldn't justify $300. However, there really is no other coat I've found that I like as much as the JC one!

When I got home, I found my J. Crew Cotton Poplin Sydney dress that I bought from a private seller had arrived! Yippee!! It fit perfectly and it in Like-New condition! You might remember a post from about a month ago {here} when I reviewed the same dress in light pewter, but I am much happier with the pink version I received today (and the price I paid!)

My favorite part of the dress is the detail at the bust!

And, the slightly exposed silver zipper at the back (which you can't really see here!)

There's pockets! Yea!

That's it for now .... more on my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items I received today in tomorrow's post! Nighty night!

Don't forget to visit my other blog ... my 'family' blog at mommy2connor.blogspot.com to enter for a chance to win your very own Hoopnotica travel hoop and Intro DVD straight from the company! You can read my initial review here.

Also, I received the J. Crew Pixie pants in black in the same box as the Sparkling Rose Tee I reviewed yesterday and .... well, I'm not even showing pictures. I ordered my standard size 2 and couldn't even get them zipped. Bummer. Also, they really weren't anything special or better than my INC ones I bought last year at Macys on sale, so I'm happy with NOT having these pants.

The Sugar Cane Standard Denim models 1947 and new 1947 Type-II both use a special right-hand weave denim made out of original blended cotton from USA and Zimbabwe. Dyed with genuine indigo and woven on vintage shuttle looms, these products are all hand made in Japan using old Union Special sewing machines. The 1966 model uses an original American made selvage denim and are produced here in the United States as part of their Made in USA Collection.
The 1947 models use 18 different threads of various size and color for sewing construction and top stitch detailing, a non-uniform standard.
1966 - Tapered Leg Fit, 14oz American selvage denim, Made in USA
1947 - Regular Fit, 14.25oz Japanese selvage denim, Made in Japan1947 Type-II Slim Fit, 12oz Japanese selvage denim, Made in Japan