I don’t own anything like the Flower Mosaic Embroidered Tunic, aka Cozumel tunic, from J.Crew. First of all, I don’t really own any shirts – mostly knits. Secondly, I’ve never been really into the whole embroidered thing. It seemed a bit too girly and dainty for my taste. However, this Cozumel tunic does not come off too “girly” for me at all; rather, it’s earthy and fresh, not flowery and dainty.

I’m not really sure what was going through my head when I ordered this in Medium. Maybe I thought since this is a “shirt” and not a knit, I better size up to ensure a good fit? I don’t know. But the Medium feels really large and loose on, like the shoulder was about to fall off. It would probably look like a bag if I didn’t belt it or tuck it into something. I think this tunic was designed to fit loosely, so definitely go with your normal size.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Poplin Wednesday Skirt (Warm Slate), J.Crew Equestrian Belt, Christian Louboutin Very Prives

Here’s what I love about this shirt: Because of the stiffer “shirt” material, the front really hangs straight down rather than cling to your body like a knit top would. Therefore if you were pairing it with a skirt or jeans, it would really hide any imperfections you would have down there. The material is very thin – but not thin enough that it’s transparent and your bra is completely visible – so it feels very breezy, like it’s meant for the beach and those summer days. However, I can imagine I will be whipping this out in the fall and winter days as well, pairing it with a cardigan and jeans, and it won’t look out of place. It’s semi low cut, especially with the tie opening all the way down to below the boobs, but it’s all good once you tighten it. The tunic also leaves a great open area around your neck for chunky necklaces, a la the catalog picture. The only thing I do not like about this top is the cap sleeves. I can imagine this would look amazing on someone with very toned arms, but that is not me (yet), so I do feel a bit of insecurity just letting my entire arm hang out there like that. To me, cap sleeves really highlight the arm a lot more than say, a tanktop would, because a cap sleeved top covers everything but the arms, whereas with any other tank, the attention is not going to be all on your arms.

Very cute when tucked into something as well. I definitely love this top and think it’s a keeper. In the words of J.Crew, “prepare for compliments.” I am for sure exchanging it for a Small, and am kicking myself for making that mistake when ordering….because otherwise I’d be able to wear this beauty this weekend!

Get it here from J.Crew for $78.

The new Canterbury Bells Pencil Skirt from J.Crew is a definite keeper. It features the bold floral patterns seen everywhere this season, but with a twist – nowhere else have I seen this kind of floral print done with such an unique, piercing, uber saturated blue.

Clearly, even the J.Crew stylists thought this print was too pretty not to show off and paired it with nothing but a plain tee and nude heels. The blue isn’t printed on crisply, I think intentionally, so it’s almost like some of the blue is rubbing off into the white parts of the skirt, giving off a watercolor painting effect. Very unique and very pretty. Besides the print, my favorite part about this skirt is that just like with the Impressionist skirt, the Canterbury Bells Pencil Skirt is in the shorter 21″ length for the summer season. This means it will hit at your natural waist and not up your ribcage as with all their typical 24″ pencil skirts, and if you’re around average height, it will probably hit right above your knee (most flattering spot for a skirt to hit! …at least for me). The material is a cotton weave, and though it feels substantial and relatively thick, the skirt really moves with your body and is extremely comfortable. This and the Impressionist skirt have forever changed my opinion towards pencil skirts.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Sequin Stripe Henley, Christian Louboutin Very Prives

And again, it can do double duty as a very pretty floral faux mini if you decide not to tuck in your shirt.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Sequin Stripe Henley, Christian Louboutin Very Prives

I don’t know if it’s the fabric or the style of this and the Impressionist skirt, but I am really likin’ the way my butt looks in these two skirts. Usually there is *nothing* there but in these two skirts, I feel like I almost have a good solid butt there! All in all, I highly recommend this skirt, and there is pretty much nothing negative I can possibly say about it. Here’s a close up of the material:

Get it now from J.Crew here for $98!

Best. Skirt. Ever.

I was totally on the fence about J.Crew’s Impressionist Pencil Skirt. The print looked potentially too bold and therefore slightly tacky, or maybe it was just the pairing with the washed denim and weird manly lumber boots that made me feel that way. I had hoped each skirt would have a different print, and that I wouldn’t get as much green/leafiness on the one I got.

When I got this beauty today, I was in love. It is STUNNING in person. I absolutely love the colors/print on mine. The colors are vibrant – it’s a guaranteed head turner – but very feminine and extremely pretty. The new 21″ length is absolutely perfect for someone with my figure and height (5’6″). It hits at the sweet spot otherwise known as right above my knee. I also don’t have to wear it right under the rib cage in order for the hem to fall at my knee; instead, I can wear it at my normal waist, which makes the skirt 100% times more comfy. Check out the length comparison with the 24″ Sunshine Peony Skirt. This fits me so well and is so flattering on me that I want to get every single 21″ length pencil skirt from J.Crew. Me, pencil skirts! That’s how amazing these are.

The fabric is soft and feels like it molds to your body, so it moves with you as well. Almost like there may be a hint of spandex in there. I don’t even know what else to say, except that for everyone on the fence about this skirt just from these pictures online, don’t hesitate and snag this beauty now! I have no idea why J.Crew would pair this amazing skirt with such ugly tops, but I think it kind of ruins the look and is perhaps the reason why I haven’t seen that much buzz about this skirt in the blogosphere.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Vintage Cotton Tuxedo Henley (Fresh Guava), Christian Louboutin Very Prives

Ugh, can it be any more perfect? I probably would normally wear a white plain tee with this skirt, just to defer all attention to this screamingly beautiful print. I think it even looks amazing with a shirt that’s not tucked in; it just looks like a floral mini skirt. That kind of versatility makes it like two gorgeous skirts for the price of one. How much more can you ask for from a skirt?

I’m wearing: J.Crew Vintage Cotton Tuxedo Henley (Fresh Guava), Christian Louboutin Very Prives

Shall I swoon more? I want to wear this skirt everywhere. I want to wear it now instead of my PJs. I want to wear it with heels and flip flops, to baseball games and to fancy schmancy dinners. Just looking at this beautiful print makes me happy. If anyone’s hesitating about purchasing this skirt right now, I really would not. I think any girl who sees this skirt in person will fall in love and it will sell out quickly. Snag it now from J.Crew here for $110 (worth every penny!).