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Showing posts with label michael kors. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Searching For the Perfect Red Denim
We've all seen the pop-of-color denim in magazines and stores right now, and I've become a little obsessed with finding a pair of classic red ones. I'm definitely going to still keep an eye out for a hot pink and maybe blue, but red is my current project. I'm still trying to decide if I want a jegging, skinny, cropped, or what... so here are the findings from my journey....
Tory Burch - Slim Cropped Denim - $175
Michael Kors - Colored Skinny Jeans - $79.50
American Eagle - Jeggings - $44.50
Express - Zelda Jean Legging - $79.90
Forever 21 - Fitted Skinny Jean - $15.50
Tory Burch - Slim Cropped Denim - $175
When I saw these, I HAD to HAVE them. And once I got them, I loved them, but I didn't LOVE them. {aka: I didn't $175-love-them} I've found that, while I think Tory's clothing is adorable, her denim fits me a little 'big' or 'baggy' in the tummy/crotch area which I don't like. The waistline is a nice mid-rise that is pretty flattering and the bottoms are a little baby-bell-bottom, which is cute and a little more mature, IMO. I really like the emblem-embroidered back pockets, too. Alas, these went back.... I just didn't feel like I would get enough wears out of these in the red color to make it worth the price.... and the loose crotch area was the final deciding factor.
Michael Kors - Colored Skinny Jeans - $79.50
I haven't gotten these yet - still waiting on them to be shipped. I love the gold tone accents and the fact that they are skinny and could potentially be hemmed to be cropped... I'll have to look into that! I ordered these in the bright pink, as well... I'll keep you posted once they come in. I'm very hopeful these will work out!
American Eagle - Jeggings - $44.50
Not as cute in person as online, but a good choice if you like low-cut and are younger. I would size up in these personally.
Express - Zelda Jean Legging - $79.90
These do not work for me - WAY too low cut! I also feel like they are a little overpriced, but you can get deals at Express. Love the style, but this would have worked much better for me ten years ago!
Forever 21 - Fitted Skinny Jean - $15.50
These come in a million colors and you may want to size down. I'm typically a 27 and got a 26 in these. For the price... I ended up keeping these in the green and red and MAY still go back and get the green ones! Will they last as long as the others? Maybe not, but you can't beat the price!
Are there any pop-of-color jeans you've discovered an love? I've seen some cute ones from J.Brand, Joe's, J.Crew, 7 For All Mankind, etc... and I've love to hear which ones you've found and LOVE! Thanks for stopping by...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Trench Rain Coat w/ Hood - Michael by Michael Kors
This is a little something special I snatched up at T.J. Maxx a couple weeks ago. I'm still trying to decide if I should keep it ... so that's the nature of this post.
I've put it back in the TJ bag w/ receipt twice already, then took it back to try on and then hung it back in the closet. My gut feeling is to return it because I'm obviously not 100% happy with it ... but then again, I got a great deal on it.
The most positive aspect of this coat is the hood!! OMG - what's a girl gotta do to get a cute rain jacket with a hood? COME ON!! If I end up returning this one, I think I'm going to search for a North Face white rain jacket with hood. I'm leaning toward that since the length would be shorter, which is more practical for every day wear.
I have a few other trench coats (BR trench - thanks to JCA exchange, JC Travel Trench, etc...) so I'm not hurtin' for a trench-style coat ... BUT none of them have hoods! And, as other moms out there know, it's damn near impossible to hold an umbrella AND a baby, diaper bag, your keys, close the door, etc... hence the need for a hood if it's down-pouring.
So what do you think? Do I keep this jacket, or opt for a more practical, shorter style? I have about another week to decide!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
J. Crew Editor Satchel
Description: We love the casual-chic look of this bag. The luxurious leather ages gracefully and will soften and fade gradually over time. Removable resin chain. Resin hardware. Top interior hidden magnetic closure. Interior front-wall split patch pocket, center zip divider pocket, back-wall shiny brass zip pocket. Cotton twill lining. Part of the J.Crew Collection. Import. Comes with dust bag. 36" resin chain. 7" handle drop. 11 1/2"H x 13 3/4"W x 5 1/4"D. was $350.00 select colors $199.99 item 13631 Colors: Weathered Stone, Fresh Melon, Sandalwood
Ahh... my first J.Crew handbag.
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I have been lusting over this bag for at least 2 months... well, probably since receiving that little look-book thingy with my Spring Rewards card from J. Crew (see lust-list to the right!). Anyway, it was a definite no-go at it's original price, but once it was reduced a couple of times, I had to bite the bullet.
I'm justifying this purchase for said reason: for about 2 years, I have completely neglected the "handbag" aspect of my wardrobe because, let's face it, with an infant, having a diaper bag that's just not completely hideous is all I was concerned about. Now, I'm all about the big, fashionable handbags that can also double as a baby/diaper bag when we go out with Connor for a couple of hours. The only other handbag I have that fits this bill is my Michael Kors satchel in Vanilla (which I am OBSESSED with .... LOVE IT!!) but this bag also works for that purpose.
The packaging was less-than-impressive from J.Crew (just a plastic bag) and it didn't come with a dust bag (weird) ... but I never use the bust bags that my purses come with anyway because I don't have enough of them to transition them out of commission for very long, so that's really a non-issue.
I have to admit that I was hoping for a bit darker color. I thought the sandalwood would be more of a medium brown, but in reality, it's more of a dark nude color. That is really how it is represented online, but sometimes the colors look completely different online than in real life, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. The leather is obviously of excellent quality, although a bit stiff right out of the box. The description online says the leather will soften and age over time ... I trust this will happen since that has been my experience with nice handbags in the past.
The style is pretty cool and unique, and I like the different pockets and center divider. The removable resin shoulder strap is a great option, especially when I'm going to be toting Connor around and will need to be getting in and out of the bag often. I also appreciate the hidden magnetic closure at the top ... usually I prefer a zipper, but it's nice to change it up, plus this is easier to get in to. I considered the "tote" version of this bag, too, but I prefer a more shallow bag. The deeper the bag, the harder it is to sift around for stuff that falls to the bottom, so I'm glad I went with the satchel.
*Ended Up With: Editor Satchel in Sandalwood at current sale price
**Bottom Line: A BUY at the sale price. I wouldn't have paid FP for this bag, but at it's sale price, it's worth it if you need a big bag.
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