I was probably most excited by this purchase out of all the things I ordered from J.Crew recently. Is it just so typical girly of me to like shiny, glittery things? Oy. Even the crazy price tag on this one couldn’t stop me. Who can resist this beautiful Paillette Mirage Tweed Mini Skirt??

I know everyone probably thinks this is not an easy skirt for your wardrobe. Is it too dressy? Is it evening wear only? Etc, etc. I pictured this skirt with various casual outfits for fall, so I’m definitely not one of those people questioning whether this skirt is too dressy. In fact, isn’t it cute even when you just throw on a plain ol’ tee?

I’m wearing: J.Crew Vintage Cotton V-Neck Tee, Matt Bernson Bo Peep Espadrilles

I could have even worn this during the summer! Oh well, too late now. This skirt is quite heavy, with all the plastic shiny tiny plates sewn on and flopping as you walk. Very comfy though. I sized up a size for some added length, and I think this length is a good length. My only concern would be that this skirt seems pretty high maintenance…those tiny plastic things can easily get hooked on something and pop off. I’ve also gotten a comment that this may not too shiny and sparkly for work. Grr. Either way, this skirt will be mine. Maybe just not at the current price tag. I will be stalking the Sale section like a hawk….

Get it here from J.Crew for $248.

Today is so not the type of day to try on anything with sleeves; it’s just so humid and hot due to the impending doom that is Hurricane Earl. All humidity and no cooling rain. Bah. But I’ve been looking for some new clothes to jazz up my closet, so I’m blasting the AC and popping the Long Knit Benny Blazer on come rain or hurricane.

Well, I can’t say I was overjoyed by this. The first thing I noticed when I saw it is that it looks bigger than it should be. I ordered a size 6, my usual outwear size at J.Crew these days. But it just looks so big that it comes off boxy rather than fitted.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Sequin Stripe Henley, Lands End Canvas Poplin Skirt, Matt Bernson Bo Peep Espadrilles

Is it just me or does it just add volume? Then I thought, maybe I’m being biased because I’m pairing this with my summer outfit today and it somehow just doesn’t look right. Maybe if I pair it with a typical fall outfit, it’d help me see it in a different light.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Coralie Cami, J.Crew Houndstooth Mini Skirt (Similar here), Steve Madden Intyce Boots

Yeah, that didn’t help. Maybe if I belt it, it would look more fitted?

I’m wearing: J.Crew Coralie Cami, J.Crew Houndstooth Mini Skirt (Similar here), Banana Republic Braided Belt (Similar here), Steve Madden Intyce Boots

It kind of does help a bit. This look may even pass off as “cute”…maybe. The blazer still looks kind of matronly to me. Just how much bigger is this blazer sizing?

I’m wearing: J.Crew Coralie Cami, J.Crew Houndstooth Mini Skirt (Similar here), Michael Kors Watch, J.Crew Cobblestone Bracelet, Steve Madden Intyce Boots

It felt very loose on. I can probably go down 2 sizes to a size 2, I’m guessing. Other than the sizing issue, I’m liking this blazer. It really does feel like a knit, so it’s very soft and comfortable, and can move with your body more so than a typical blazer….but then it looks like a structured blazer! All the benefit at none of the cost. But the jury is still out on this one because I can’t tell if the boxiness comes from the design of the blazer or the fact that it’s sizing really large for some reason.

Get it here from J.Crew on sale for $118.

Yeah, it’s true, I haven’t been that excited by J.Crew recent new releases. However, in my semi-dry spell without shopping or new clothes in the last couple of weeks, I’ve become quite bored with my closet. All the J.Crew stuff I raved about on here and was super excited to wear, I’ve worn all of them quite a few times over already. So, I decided to keep an open mind and order a few new items from J.Crew that I think can turn out to be quite cute. I hope.

J.Crew Calista Cami – in Dark Rosewood

Yup – another silk ruffle cami. J.Crew keeps pumping ’em out and I keep hoarding them. It’s a great relationship, really. Who can resist these gorgeous, saturated Fall colors??

Get it here from J.Crew for $59.50 on sale.

J.Crew Coralie Cami

I have to admit, I was first drawn to the Coralie Cami because of price. A seemingly cute silk ruffle cami for only $39.99? I’ll take one, please. I googled it and it seemed to have received pretty great reviews in the blogosphere. It’s a Final Sale item, which is annoying, but I’ll try it for $39.

Get it here from J.Crew for $39.99.

J.Crew Plaid Boyfriend Cardigan

I love, love plaid for fall. This has a cute boyish charm to it but also can serve as a neutral due to the mix of the colors. I was also suckered in by the fact that the material is merino wool, which is my favorite material in cardigans. It drapes so well and is very comfy. Remember that white Abercrombie tee I reviewed on here with the fake tie graphic? How cute would that look with this cardigan, a short(ish) skirt, and boots? That mental image made me pull the trigger after a few minutes of debate.

Get it here from J.Crew for $88.

J.Crew Long Knit Benny Blazer

I was watching the Korean drama “Queen of the Housewives” the other day (I know, I was so bored), and one of the main characters always looks so put together. I realized her secret was that regardless of what she was wearing, she would always wear this long blazer over it. She probably had a set of 100 different blazers to rotate through. Very effortlessly chic. So when I saw this blazer on sale at J.Crew, I was sold. It’s a knit blazer, which means it should be soft and comfortable, yet look structured like a real blazer. The price is also pretty reasonable for a J.Crew blazer.

Get it here from J.Crew for $118 on sale.

J.Crew Paillette Mirage Tweed Mini

Every time I place an order anywhere, there’s gotta be at least one item I’m super excited about. This mini skirt is it for this round. I’ve been eyeing this skirt ever since it popped up on J.Crew but the price…ahh the price. I could not imagine paying over $150 for a skirt from J.Crew. But…I love it. Inexplicably, irrationally. I just love it. It’s sparkly but in an unique way, almost like there’s a sheet of ice or glass on the skirt, and the coloring is so fall-ish and intricate. In order to balance out the glitter and girliness of this skirt, I see this with tights, an untucked dress shirt (maybe even the Giant Gingham shirt), and a shorter, fitted blazer (maybe my new leather jacket from Banana Republic??). Or really push the femininity over the top with a dramatic cardigan, as pictured. Either way, I think this is much more versatile than it would seem, and can definitely be dressed up or down. So, so perfect for fall. I hope I love it as much in person.

Get it here from J.Crew for $248.

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