J.Crew Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt

Before I even had much time to obsess and stalk the Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt at J.Crew, it went on sale! What luck.

J.Crew Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt

It looks much better in person and on the body than in this stock photo, I think. The ombre effect is much more evident and the pink is much more vibrant.

J.Crew Wildcat Ombre Pencil SkirtJ.Crew Wildcat Ombre Pencil Skirt

I’m wearing: Ann Taylor Smocked Waist Button Down, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges

Here’s another shot of the full pencil skirt and how it’d look with something tucked in.

J.Crew Wildcat Ombre Pencil SkirtI’m wearing: Ann Taylor Smocked Waist Button Down, Banana Republic Dahlia Wedges

The material is pretty thin, so I feel like any bumps on your body will show (or if you had a big dinner….ooof). Fortunately, that’s offset by the great distraction of a leopard-ish pattern. It also fits comfortably in my normal pencil skirt size. I like it a lot and from what I’ve read, many other girls also love it, so I will anticipate this skirt showing up everywhere in NYC just as the Ink Blossom skirt has!

Get it here from J.Crew on sale for $59.99.

J.Crew Infinity Cardigan

I really like the Infinity Cardigan from J.Crew because while I have many oversized gray boyfriend cardigans, I don’t have one that looks cute and professional like this one will.

J.Crew Infinity Cardigan

This is a fitted long cardigan that will look great belted over shorter skirts and dresses. Since it’s merino – my favorite material for comfort and aesthetics in sweaters – it drapes perfectly and is very comfortable. Unfortunately I always get Medium for cardigans but received a Small this time. The arms are way too tight but the rest seem to fit, though not enough room for my liking.

J.Crew Infinity CardiganJ.Crew Infinity Cardigan

I’m wearing: Express Tiered Ruffle Strapless Dress, Nine West Getby Wedges, J.Crew Distressed Leather Denim Belt

And one more picture with the cardigan open.

J.Crew Infinity Cardigan

I’m wearing: Express Tiered Ruffle Strapless Dress, Nine West Getby Wedges

I can’t wait to go back for a size bigger. This is the type of cardigan I would love to stock up on.

Get it here from J.Crew for $89.50.

Ann Taylor Loft Ruched Halter Dress

Today is the last day for the awesome 40% off promotion at Ann Taylor Loft, so I thought I’d post my latest purchase – the Ruched Halter Dress in Willow Green! Hurray for having the day off!

Ann Taylor Loft Ruched Halter Dress

I’m not sure why more retailers do not sell this gorgeous, saturated deep green jewel color. I want to buy everything that comes in it! This dress looked super cute online, but when it came, I realized it may not be a good day dress to wear out normally, but may still be good as like a beach cover-up.

Ann Taylor Loft Ruched Halter DressAnn Taylor Loft Ruched Halter Dress

I’m wearing: Nine West Getby Wedges

The reason is because the area covering the girls is SO small that I don’t see how I can possibly wear this with a bra. It barely holds the girls in as is, and even then I feel like any sudden movement and it’ll be all over. Because they are so small – and combined with all the ruching and loose draping – it is NOT flattering to the girls and actually makes them look flattened. I got a Small so maybe one size up would have made a difference in this aspect.

Ann Taylor Loft Ruched Halter Dress

From the side, the dress also kind of looks like a tube. I would have liked to seen more of an empire waist A-line shape. Here are pics of it strapless.

Ann Taylor Loft Ruched Halter DressAnn Taylor Loft Ruched Halter Dress

I’m wearing: Nine West Getby Wedges

Sounds like a lot of complaints, but bottom line is, this is a cute casual dress, great for the beach or maybe under a cardigan/jacket that provides more coverage, and it’s comfortable. I love this green color so much I’ll take what I can get! Plus the price right now makes this a downright steal.

Get it here from Loft for $39.99 PLUS 40% off through end of today.