J.Crew Flower Sketch Tee

Happy Friday!!! Man, this week could not have felt longer, despite it being a shorter week. I’m so relieved and overjoyed that it’s the weekend. Finally. I’m off to see Resident Evil tonight, so I’ll just post a quick review of the Flower Sketch Tee I picked up from J.Crew.

J.Crew Flower Sketch Tee

I’m a huge fan of the slub cotton tees from J.Crew. I know people have complained about their tees being of thin and terrible quality, but for me that only applies to their tissue tees. Their slub cotton tees fit so well and always look very cute and flattering. Surprisingly, the only tees I own are the Vintage Cotton V-Neck Tees from J.Crew (aka slub cotton tees) and the adorable Max and Molly Tee, so I figured I can probably benefit from a few more tees. They’re so easy to wear and a basic in anyone’s wardrobe really.

J.Crew Flower Sketch TeeJ.Crew Flower Sketch Tee

I’m wearing: Banana Republic Braided Belt (similar here), J.Crew Indigo Skirt, Matt Bernson Bo Peep Espadrilles

I like this tee a lot. It fits comfortably and is true to size. I can see it being very versatile and a great neutral graphic tee, which isn’t commonly the case with graphic tees these days. Apparently the print was hand drawn by one of the J.Crew designers and then later bedazzled with sequin clusters. Pretty cute, especially at this low price. Definitely recommend.

Get it here from J.Crew on sale for $24.99. Happy weekend everyone!

Banana Republic Silk Cascade Ruffle Shell

Silk ruffle camis. My new obsession (if that hasn’t been obvious). Can’t. Get. Enough. Here comes another one! This time it is the Silk Cascade Ruffle Shell from Banana Republic. I know, I’m branching out at least to another brand for this stuff.

Banana Republic Silk Cascade Ruffle Shell

The color is so vibrant, I was afraid maybe it would not to this saturated in real life, but the color in real life is identical to this stock photo. Love it.

Banana Republic Silk Cascade Ruffle ShellBanana Republic Silk Cascade Ruffle Shell

I’m wearing: Lands End Canvas Poplin Skirt, J.Crew Cobblestone Bracelet, Tory Burch Julianne Wedges

I read some of the reviews on the Banana Republic site and it seemed a few people complained about the sizing being off. I got my usual size (Small) here, and yeah it fits loosely and it’s not fitted, but isn’t that the whole point of the whole “blouson” billowy top effect? The bottom hem is elastic as well, to reinforce that effect. So…frankly, I like it, and under a cardigan or a blazer, just the ruffles and the bright color shine through, which is what I love most about this top anyway!

Banana Republic Silk Cascade Ruffle ShellI’m wearing: J.Crew Palisades Cardigan, Lands End Canvas Poplin Skirt, J.Crew Cobblestone Bracelet, Tory Burch Julianne Wedges

I also picked up this top in the Sidewalk Gray color, which is a very pretty light gray. I highly recommend this top. I got countless compliments on it today!

Get it here from Banana Republic for $69.50. Kinda steep, I know, but BR has 25%-30% off promos practically every other day!

J.Crew Plaid Boyfriend Cardigan

Did I mention that I love plaid? I don’t remember how the attraction started, but I love its concurrent earthiness and playfulness…very country-chic and “borrowed from the boys.” Ha. Combine that with my favorite merino wool and you have a winner – J.Crew’s Plaid Boyfriend Cardigan.

J.Crew Plaid Boyfriend Cardigan

I had high hopes for this one, but it did not turn out to be a winner for me. For some reason, the cardigan turned out to be more boxy than I expected and anything I tried with it seemed kind of matronly and stuffy.

J.Crew Plaid Boyfriend CardiganJ.Crew Plaid Boyfriend Cardigan

I’m wearing: J.Crew Calista Cami, Banana Republic Braided Belt (similar here), J.Crew Denim Pencil Skirt, Matt Bernson Bo Peep Espadrilles

The material was nice and weighty though. But soft. My kinda fabric for sweaters. I took a Medium in this and I’d say it’s true to size. I tried a more casual, playful look to see if I can lighten up this sweater.

J.Crew Plaid Boyfriend CardiganJ.Crew Plaid Boyfriend Cardigan

I’m wearing: A&F Graphic Tee, J.Crew Paillette Mirage Tweed Mini, Steve Madden Intyce Boots

I guess it is cuter when you pair it with something very girly and sparkly, just like they did in the stock photo. But c’mon, how often am I going to wear something super girly and sparkly like this? Especially to work? Yeah, not going to happen. This one was not a keeper for me. Just my personal preference though; I can definitely see how this would be super cute on someone else!

Get it here from J.Crew for $88.