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New Obession: Ruffle Front Coat in Camel - J. Crew

Ruffle-Front Coat - J. Crew ($268)


First, I should preface this post with a little warning: I hate a coat/ jacket obsession. And not just little blazers and cute jackets, I mean real, full-on winter coats!! For some ladies it's purses and shoes, for me it's coats and swim suits (weird combo, right!?) although I've noticed myself becoming more obsessed over J. Crew (and other's) handbags, jewelry, and shoes lately (I think I've got to give a little credit to Alexis and her amazing J. Crew blog and all the JCA's over at jcrewaficionada.blogspot.com for that!! ;)


I tried this beauty on in my B&M yesterday in black (they did not have it in the camel, so anyone who has actually seen the camel, please do share!!) and I sat in the dressing room for like ten minutes debating on whether or not to order it on the red phone. Grr! I hate choices! I already had a big pile of pieces I wanted to buy sitting in front of me .... so it was them, or the coat.

Lovey lovey lovey this coat!!



Ultimately, I had to go ahead and buy the other pieces and leave without ordering the coat. I KNOW deep down there will eventually be a 20% private sale or coat promo... but I really wanted the coat NOW! I'm not sure why since it's still in the 80's here, but still.

Initially I was debating on which coat I liked best between the Ruffle Front and the Wool Ribbon Script Coat, but ended up noticing the detail at the back waist on the ruffle front, which I think is so much flattering than nothing at all on the back!

Wool Ribbon Script coat


Back of Script Coat - plain


Back of the Ruffle Front coat w/ cute waist detail



I think both coats are about the same length - which is an ultra-flattering, ultra-useful mid-thigh length. I can see just throwing this coat on as an everyday item. I'm not sure how crazy-warm and toasty it will be in the coldest of winters, though. I don't own any coats in this fabric yet, so I'd love to hear more about the warmth of it!



**Bottom Line: So, I've added it as number 1 on my lust list! LOVE IT!! MUST HAVE IT!! Let's see how long I can hold out! At this point, it's wait listed in size 2 until November (which makes me want to order it now .... kind of like layaway until it ships, right!? ;) The fit is TTS as far as J. Crew coats go. I got a 2 in all my coats last year (Felicia, Madeline, and Tulip) and that is what I'll be ordering in this one!!


What coat are you lusting over? Have you tried anything on that's awesome or just OK? When are we thinking there might be a private sale or promos on fall stuff? I'd love to hear!!


** On a side note, my PS yesterday said the next roll out will be the Christmas roll out! Yea!

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How Did I Get on *THIS* List?

As most people know, Tuesday is junk mail day (unless you are expecting a delivery from your UPS or FedEx boyfriend, in which case, it's anything but junk, but anyway...) so when I went to the mailbox today I was expecting just the mundane fliers from landscapers and cereal coupons. To my delight, there was a mysterious and thick white envelope and, alas, it was addressed to me. (In all honestly, had it been addressed to my DH, I would have opened it anyway, so it really didn't matter)


I instantly began hoping it was a fall look-book from JC for being a cardholder, but good thing I wasn't holding my breath because it was no such thing. I was shocked to see that it was from Ralph Lauren... but then I remembered I buy nearly ALL my son's clothing from RalphLauren.com, so it kind of made sense.

Until I opened it.

This is - by far - the nicest and most impressive mailer I've ever received from a store (I don't shop a lot of upscale stores, though, so what do I know?) I even had to take pictures it was so nice! They are promoting their 2009 Fall Collection Accessories line. Within a fabulous cardboard alligator-skin-looking briefcase thingy, there are about 30 glossy color picture cards featuring accessories, and on the back is a name, description, and price.

Ahh yes, the price. This is why I SERIOUSLY do not understand why I received this bit of loveliness in my mailbox... the first card features a handbag of some sort and the price is $16,000 + (no, I didn't add too many zeros - sixteen thousand dollars!!) ... so I proceeded to put the cards back in the fantastic case they came in and sat it aside! Gosh, I wonder if you get free shipping on that.... well, anyway...

HA! How did I get my name on this list? LOL! But really, way to go Ralph Lauren.... this was a very impressive marketing investment!!!

PS - If anyone would like this, I'll mail it to the first person who responds in the comment section. Leave me your email so I can get your address.

Coming up... I went a little crazy a JC today with the fall stuff, I'm adding a new coat to my must-have wish list, and I got a fabulous North Face rain parka that you should seriously check out (especially if you live on the east coast!) So check back later this week!

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Sugar Cane & Co. - New Products and Additions

Flap pocket 6oz selvage denim work shirt, Garrison belt in 5mm thick Black leather with solid pewter buckle, Heavyweight unwashed chambray shirt (made in USA), Denim hunting cap with pin check lining (made in USA), and the 1947 Raw jeans available for the first time in size 40.

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Yummy Target Finds (and one go-back JC cardi)

Sorry I was MIA last week. We went to Ft. Myers and I didn't bring my computer! It never occurred to me that I wouldn't be able to do any blogging from the beach because I didn't have any of my pictures! Oh well! No more vacations for a while!


Anyway, there are a couple of tops and a dress I found at Target recently that I think are so cute! All are cute enough to be look-alikes for several other designers/ stores I'm sure .... but for now I'm just going to show you the pics because I'm soooooo overwhelmed with trying to clean up from our vacation and need to get off of here!



What a wonderful 3-season cotton dress. The material doesn't have the same nice hand-feel that the JC ones have, but this was about 20 bucks and it's not clingy {Bonus!} and the fabric isn't see-through like a lot of cheap-o versions of these dresses! Love this! It came in other great colors, too!
I thought the contrast piping on this top, combined with the flutter sleeves was too cute to pass up!
I really love this tank. It's 100% cotton. It will go great under solid colored cardis this fall! I'm pretty sure JC had a tank that looked like this recently. I'm really loving this color for fall!

The last I checked, all of these items were available online ... but that was over a week ago! I purchased them all in-store, so I know you can get them there!
Finally, a big letdown. This is the Cashmere Croquet Cardigan from J. Crew I was stalking on JC's website for a long time .... so I finally pulled the trigger and ordered it with my few fall pieces a couple weeks ago. OMG! Every time I see a picture of this IRL, it looks WAY different than online (and what I had in my mind!). In person, the bright pink is even brighter and more silly looking (IMO). This was a definite return, even at around $69.00.

I'm a BIG pink person, but even I couldn't make this work on me! The trim kind-of glows!!

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Momotaro "Going To War" Chambray Shirt

5oz. Momotaro Original Japanese selvage chambray work shirt with "War Stripes" painted on left arm sleeve. Loosely woven chambray for hand loomed texture. Vintage style triple needle chainstitch sewing throughout.

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Samurai Military Style Chambray Shirts

Lightweight selvage chambray Military inspired shirts from Samurai's Motor Club division. A Nautical style Indigo shirt with curved collar, chest inserts, and single pocket with button flap...An Army style unbleached Ivory shirt with pointed collar, chest inserts, and single pocket with button flap...And an Army style in Indigo with pointed collar, chest inserts, and single pocket with button flap.

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Minnie Pants: J. Crew


If you buy one pant this season, make it Minnie. She's chic and slim-fitting (thanks to a flattering two-way stretch fabric) with a vintage-inspired cropped leg that we love. Cotton/elasthane. Side zip. Back welt pockets. Import. Dry clean. $79.50 item 18850


One more of the "must have" items for fall, for me anyway, was the stretch twill Minnie Pant. I couldn't decide which color to get from the three standard colors offered (black, charcoal, khaki) so I went with the charcoal. I think I will be buying these in the khaki color as well - once they go on sale or promotional price, that is! No more full price stuff for me for a while!!

I had an instant love affair with these pants as soon as I saw and felt the rich, thick fabric. My love for these suckers only grew deeper once I put them on! In fact, I wore them around the house for the rest of the night after trying them on! LOVE LOVE LOVE these!

I've already worn them out a couple times (we've had a little cold snap recently) with strappy sandals and flats and they held up to my high expectations! I seriously cannot wait to wear these tucked into boots this fall and winter! So cute (and comfy!!) The only downside I can find is that they are dry clean only. With the darker color, I'm hoping to get away with at least 2 or 3 wears between dry cleaning services!



In contrast with the Pixie pant in the previous roll out, these pants are right on the money. The Pixie pant ran very snug (in my opinion) and the fabric was not nearly as nice. The Minnie doesn't have the exposed zipper (which I'm loving right now) but they fit like a glove.

Bottom Line: I am SO glad I purchased these, even at full price. I will be buying them in at least one additional color. Runs TTS (possibly a tiny bit on the roomier side) for J.Crew - I got my normal size 2 and they fit perfect, certainly not snug at all.

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