Trick or Cheat

Okay, so I am cheating a little bit by using a picture from this post but I hadn't actually worn this outfit yet and it seemed perfect for Halloween. The only difference was that I had my hair pulled back (and I have lost the summer tan) and I was too tired after church and work (I very RARELY work Sundays) to snap a picture so I am recycling.

I figured we'd be slow on Halloween but it was crazy busy! I love days when a lot of customers want to be styled and have their outfits put together and Sunday was definitely one of those days.....loved it!

And today I received my "let's kiss and make up" gift from J Crew (although I could never stay mad at them) that I talked about here.

I had decided to hold on to it for awhile and save it for an in store visit. That lasted a few hours before I took advantage of the extra 25 promo (FALLSALE) and ordered these:

Chase just had to have the tee since it said "defeat is impossible" and he seems to think he is the next Hulk Hogan. Did you get anything during the promo? Also, what did you think of the November catalog that just arrived? I thought it was funny they shipped me an October catalog with the gift instead of the new one but I am far from complaining!

shhhh.....we're hiding

The weekend was crazy, cleaning and packing for our trip up to Northern California that we ended up cancelling the night before. So now we are on a "stay-cation" but no one really knows we are here. Pretty nice if I do say so! I am behind on blogging and taking OOTD photos but here are two quick ones!

Here is what I wore to church on Sunday, I just love this skirt!

Jackie cardigan in Sand Dune-J Crew

Scattered Petals tank- J Crew

Oak Tweed Pencil Skirt-J Crew

Nude Bandolino pumps-Macys

Here is what I wore yesterday for a few errands and some fun at the playground!

 

Headache Tee-J Crew Factory Store

Chiffon Forget-me-not cardigan-J Crew

Long & Lean Jeans-Gap

Tomorrow Christopher turns three so it is time to get to baking his racecar cake! Remember, you didn't see me....wink!

Some More Oak Tweed and I need your Opinion

Are you sick of the Oak Tweed Pencil Skirt on me yet? Sunday was the first time I actually wore it (the other pics were just for the blog) and I decided to try out one other Polyvore I had made for it.

Here is the Polyvore, all items are accurate (except the hairdo):

Sepia Oak by modestlyme featuring J Crew

Featherweight cotton ruffle cardigan - J.Crew, $80

J. Crew - Shimmer crinkle shell (heather carbon), $45

J.Crew - Oak tweed pencil skirt, $110

Bandolino Ematite Gold Metalli Women's Shelley Shoe, $79

Women's Jewelry & Accessories: Moondrops necklace: delicate necklaces..., $40

Z Gallerie - Snow Lotus -Natural Set of 3, $30

Ponytail Hairstyles For Women

And here is my possible dud. My Boden shirtdress arrived today. I have been wanting a khaki shirtdress for awhile and once this baby went on sale for $39.99, I had to grab it. I think it was more flattering on my waistline IRL but maybe that is just wishful thinking. When I got this dress they only two colors left in my size (8 tall) so I ended up going with the taupe which isn't all that flattering on me. The cut is really well done and is right on with my measurements but this is my dilemma. It is really stiff. Like my collar kept closing back up like it was buttoned stiff .

And here is another beautiful (NOT) image. It moves with me and stays there. I lifed my arms and when I went to put them back down, it stays shifted up high on me. Which would be fine if I stood still all day but with four kids that just 'aint gonna happen. I am wondering if once I wash it it will relax and not do that but if I wash it, I can't return it. So what do you think? Keep or Return?

(notice Cooper doing a quick grab and dash with my iPhone...he is obsessed with it and steals it evey chance he gets)

Some J Crew sale reviews & ways to wear them

Here are some reviews on some of the newer sale items and some ways to wear them.

Oak Tweed Pencil Skirt ($59.99 on sale )-this reminds me of my parents couch when I was a toddler but I love it anyways! The skirt sold out quickly online once it was marked down but I am sure it will start showing up on eBay and popbacks soon. It fits true to size and is the new shorter 21" length. I have it on here with the papaya silk tiered cami and an older J Crew corsage cardigan (my hair is blocking the flowers). Cooper was dancing for the photo...

Here it is again with the Perfect Fit Tee Slim Scoopneck Tee ($12.99 on sale) and the maya cardigan (still can find on ebay) in Sweet Guava. I grabbed this tee in my TS and it fit, well, perfect.

And here it is again with the Sand Dune Jackie ($39.99 on sale) and the ivory chiffon tiered tank ($29.99 on sale) . I sized down on the tank and it fit perfectly. I love that there is some weight to this tank, unlike the tissue tanks, but this baby is long. Much longer then on the model (more pictures later).

Now we will move onto the ink blossom pencil skirt ($59.99 on sale) paired casually with the Perfect-fit slim scoopneck tee again. I found the skirt TTS and I really love the print. It is easy to wear casually and doesn't need a lot to stand out!

Excuse the fact that I look like a scary doll here. This is my attempt to dress up the skirt a little with the silk frances cami in orchid shadow (on sale for $69.50) and the San Remo Cardigan (older but you can still find it on eBay). I obviously have not pressed the cami yet but you get the idea. I would also switch out the shoes but this was just for playing dress up.

Again, here it is with the metallic Jaspe Sequined Slouchy Sweatshirt. Not so sure about this one but it may grow on me!

And here is what I wore yesterday. The sand dune jackie, the ivory chiffon tiered cami (see how long it is) , the pearl and silk wrapped necklace in natural (check your stores for this color, the urban grey is still online $19.99) and the vintage matchstick jeans  in the vintage dark distress wash (some sizes still left for $49.99).