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Tissue Sparkling Rose Tee - J. Crew

Make getting dressed a bed of roses with this pretty tee. Made in lightweight, bias-cut cotton with a very soft wash, it features a printed flower graphic with sequin beading for a special touch. Open crewneck. Short sleeves. Each color has a slightly different flower layout. Import. Machine wash. $42.50 item 18079 Colors: Light Pewter, Champagne

I'm just doing a quick review of this tee, mostly to share some IRL pics with you guys!

The tee is THIN! Check out the bra and white shorts in the pics ... eew. The "sparkley" aspect of the shirt is cute, but I'm just not sure about how this sucker would hold up. I do like that the fabric is not very clingy, which is a plus. I could pop a cami under the shirt and it would solve the thiness problem.

My first reaction to the colors was: meh. Maybe it's because they are moving more toward fall colors and I'm just not ready yet. I didn't even take pics of it paired with cardis or anything because it might have made me like it more and not want to return it. As of right now, this is going back because I don't LOVE it... not for the price. Plus, I know there will be other tees I love later this season. (there always is!! ;)

Bottom Line: I bought the Champage tee in a size small. But, if it ever goes on sale for $19.99 or less, I'd get the same size and color again. Runs TTS.

Nordstom Anniversary Sale: My Faves

Let me start by bitching about how we do not have a Nordy's anywhere near my house. Indianapolis is the closest one, I believe, but the merch at that store apparently doesn't even compare to the stores we frequent in New York and Los Angeles when we're visiting family. Needless to say, it would probably not be worth my time to haul ass up to the Nordy's in Indy when I could just shop online. I'm sure the online selection is limited compared to what is available in stores, but at this point, it must suffice!

There is nothing I really NEED, and I found that there wasn't much of specific brands I was seeking out in the sale (aka: The North Face short rain jacket, Paige Premium Denim, Michael by Michael Kors handbags) However, these are a few of the items that I am lusting after and will most likely pull the trigger on at some point in the next day or two! The best part is, you get free shipping automatically (NO CODE!! uhh emm .... J. Crew.... ummm??) and my sister and I leave for LA in about 10 days, so anything I order I'll be able to return to the store for free instead of paying for return shipping!

(on a side note, I've decided to take 2 suitcases on our upcoming trip to Cali and have my wallet be royally screwed by the airlines because it just stresses me out too much to pack ONE suitcase for Connor and I for a 2 week trip!!! Impossible!!! It will cost me an extra $50 -- well worth it IMO! So, I should have a bit of extra room in my checked baggage, if needed! :)

Moving on...

Juicy Couture Velour Pocket Pants in Carbooter (blue):

Regular: $120 Sale: $49.90

Juicy Couture Velour Zip Hoodie in Carbooter (blue):

Regular: $98 Sale: $49.99

Ugg Australia Class 'Cardy' Knit Boots in Grey:

Regular: $139.95 Sale: $99.90

New Balance '993' Sneaker in Grey (for Connor):

Regular: $39.95 Sale: $25.90

I will, of course, continue to look through the sale online and probably pick more stuff out, but for now, I think these are the things I'll for-sure get! Weeeee!

Outift of the Day

Put this together to go to a casual family dinner tonight. Loves it. These J. Crew short-sleeved cardis are some of my favorite things from this Spring/ Summer line! I also have this one in pale pink. I would recommend going up a size if you plan on wearing it completely buttoned! I have it paired with a JC cotton cami (TTS) in white and JC denim cruise shorts (TTS)! See you tomorrow!

Danielle Flat Sandal (J. Crew) Look-Alike

J. Crew's Danielle Sandal in Tawny Brown

This is another super find from TJ. I find they look similar to JC's Danielle sandal, just on a smaller scale, which I actually like better. I really like the 'O' Ring details on the Danielle sandal, so that's what drew me to this look-alike. The Danielle Sandal is sold out in my size online and I couldn't find anywhere in stores around me! Sooo, for $16, I think these are a cute alternative ... especially since I might not even like this style next year!

Brand: Soda

Material: Man-Made

Price: $16.99

J. Crew Spotted at T.J. Maxx ... Again!

This is just a quick update on my trip to TJ last night.... to my surprise, there was one lonley little pair of J. Crew shoes (in my size .... woot!) sitting on the shoe rack!?! I searched and searched for other pairs in any size, but found nothing else. Interestingly, the price on them was $39.99, instead of the $19.99 they were selling at a few months ago. That higher price point certainly makes more sense considering the original retail price of JC shoes, although I'm still not convinced for the comfort (or lack there of) and quality that they are worth much more than $40 to begin with.

I'm not sure if these were just lost in a box the warehouse from the first big influx of JC shoes a few months ago, or maybe TJ is getting more shipments of JC stuff in (fingers crossed for the latter!) but I was pretty pumped to snag them! I thought I remembered reading an article about how JC wasn't going to sell any more of their merch to discount retailers ... so who knows.

Keep your eye out and please let us know if you see any JC at discount retailers like TJ in your area! I also found a couple other cute JC-look-alike shoes last night, so watch for those reviews to come soon!

**Update: I've checked other stores and haven't found any more JC shoes. Have you?**

Resin-Links Bracelet - J. Crew {WTF?}

A nautical favorite gets a modern update. Hand-assembled 14K gold-plated brass with interlocking resin links. Toggle bar closure. Import. Length: 9 1/8". Color: Mineral Grey

was $38.00 select colors $19.99 item 17698

You know how sometimes there is an item online that goes way down in price very quickly and you think "SWEET! What a deal!" Until your boyfriend (UPS man-in-brown) brings your lovely box to the front door... you cut the tape, pull back the box flaps and reach in hoping to pull out the amazing item you've been waiting on for 4-7 days...

and THIS is what you find...

Seriously.... what is this thing?

I had actually been stalking this item for quite a while on JC's website because it looked like a generic colored, go-with-anything type of bracelet. When the price dropped to $19.99, I pulled the trigger. Whoa was I surprised when I popped the lid off the jewelry box and this puppy reared it's ugly head!

Size comparison to the Gold Chain Bracelet (JC)

I LOVE my gold chain link bracelet, so I was really hoping for something more the size of that ... but as you can see, there is a big size difference! AND, there isn't even the cute JC signature clasp. The quality of the resin isn't very nice (does resin even have a quality scale? anyway...) as it seems cloudy and already scratched up. PA-LEASE!

**Bottom Line: Blah. Not even for $19.99. The good news: my receipt isn't marked "final sale" next to this item, so I lucked out .... it's going back!

Sugar Cane - Made in USA Collection 1966 and Standard Denim Styles 1947 & 1947 Type-II Slim

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