Forever21 Skinny Cords = LOVE

Ever since I fell in love with my vibrant flame Minnie Pants, I have been on a mission to find even more brightly-colored skinny pants.  I scanned through multiple department store websites, considering J.Brand, etc.... but then I ran across these beauties....

Forever 21 - $19

I'm wearing a 26.

In the teal color.  Notice how they are tight all the way to the bottom.... lovely!

Here's the best part... the waist is nice and stretchy and doesn't give a spare-tire effect, yet the leg is perfectly skinny!  I don't know how they'll hold up, but for a 1-season purchase, I'm thrilled with these!

I couldn't find the *exact* ones online, but they are definitely in-store right now!  Run! ;)

**UPDATE**  I did find these on the F21 website that have the same item#, but different colors!  BTW, ordered all three colors available online!  I love that you can return online F21 purchases!

J.Crew New Fall Arrivals In Store

Sorry, I don't have any details ... I had too much "help" from my two boys!  But, I LOVE this ivory 100% sill button-down top and pleated sweater-like skirt!  Now, if I only I had a place to wear them....

I am wearing a 4 in the top - probably could have used a 2.  The skirt is a small and I definitely would have wanted an XS.  Anyone else tried these?

I also tried on the High-waisted skinny cords and really liked the way my undies didn't hang out when I bent over!  The leg was almost as skinny as the toothpick, skinnier than the matchstick - so I guess kind of between the two!   Definitely something I will be looking for on promo this fall! 

J.Crew Minnie Pant in Vibrant Flame - Plus OOTD

As soon as I saw these bad boys in the catalog, I immediately logged on to my favorite website and scooped them up!  I had tried them on in the store, but they didn't have this orange color - but at least I knew the size to purchase online.

Minnie Pant in Stretch Twill - $79.50

This is the vibrant flame color.... love!  I am wearing a Petite 2 here.  The regular 2 was a little to big, plus they were too long for my liking. 

Although you can't see in the picture, these come about 2 inches above my ankle... the regular ones came to my ankle bone, which is great in super-skinny pants and denim, but I didn't love it in these. (my older ones are regulars and I wish I had gotten a petite! )

Pants- J.Crew

Cardi- J.Crew

Bracelet - Lia Sophia

Watch - Fossil

Cami - Victoria's Secret

Here they are with an older floral cardigan from J.Crew - I love how the orange in the pants pulls the color from the cardigan!  I wore this to our preschool teacher conference.

Sometimes it's hard for me to decide what to keep when a new roll-out is amazing and I want too much!  However, with these it was a no-brainer!  I've already worn them twice!

Bottom Line: If for nothing else, buy them for the color!  These pretty much only work with heels or flats (ie: can't tuck into boots!) so rock these during the fall as much as possible!  If anything, these run a bit large because I was able to stick with my regular size in the petite instead of sizing up!

Lovin' Me Some Target... Plus a Soma maxi

As many of you may know already, I'm a big fan of the Target/Designer collaborations. So in case you didn't know, the Calypso stuff will be in stores on Sunday, May 1st!  Go check it out at Target.com/calypso...  I can't wait!

On a similar topic, I have been noticing a TON of look-alike clothing at Target in the last few months - like more than usual.  Which is great! 

Do you like CAbi?  This is just like the green tissue tee they are selling right now!  I don't know what it is about this tee, but I freakin' love it!  Size Small here.  Around $10.

Faded red sweatshirt with J.Crew's Haya-like softness.  FABULOUS!  Wish is came in a nice blue, too ... but I'll take it!  Size XS here.  About $16.

Love me a plaid shirt - especially with pinks.  Size XS. About $20 I think.

A short-sleeved, striped, open knit cardigan?  Yes please!  Love this - and it sold out quickly in the stores.  Came in some other colored stripes, as well!  Size Small.  About $24.

Hot pink, faux-leather belt. About $10.  Size S/M.

Knotted silver multi-strand necklace. About $16.

Mixed metal (silver and gold) feather necklace.  This is awesome!  My sister is so jealous I scored this! :) About $16.

This is from SOMA.  I didn't give the brand much thought until recently, but they have very comfy bras and some comfy and unique clothing and sleepwear that goes on sale often!  This is a maxi my mom got me for my birthday!  I love that the neckline isn't too plunging an I don't need to have it hemmed.  And the quality is such that it isn't see-thru! 

And a loser in the maxi-dress arena...

J.Crew's Siren Dress - I really wanted to love this, but I just really don't get it.. BAD fit!

I did, however, love the Amie maxi dress and will post pics soon!  Thanks for stopping by!

Recent J.Crew purchases...

Ahhh- I've been so far behind! I'm just gonna post what I have from the last month!

Sailor Stripe Sweater - XS

Matchstick Ankle White Denim - 27

Madras Popover - XS

Matchstick Denim - 26S (runs big)

Swiss Dot Dress - XS (runs big, especially in bust)

Pink Merona Belt - Target

Desert Fine Cotton Shirt - 2

Vintage V-neck tee - XS

3" Chino Short - Size 2

Shown with shrug sweater from Forever 21 - lovey!

Some great Target finds coming next...

Thanks for stopping by - even through my slow patch!  :)

Jovovich-Hawk for Target: Dot and Floral Dress Reviews + J.Crew Belt

I'm wearing a Small here - which looks like a tent not belted, but I would only wear it belted.  I guess I'm holding my arms out funny to show the pretty sleeves.  This was the dress I saw in the Target previews that I HAD to have!

It does dip down in the back a little, which helps with the length issue.  I have it on here with the J.Crew leather studded belt I scored at the store for only $9.99!  Love it!

At first I wasn't so sure about this one (I was thinking - Minnie Mouse!?), but once I put it on and saw pictures, I decided it was a keeper!  I wore this out to dinner and drinks last weekend and got a ton of compliments from people thinking it was designer.... which I guess it *kinda* is :)

As far as the lengths go, most all the re-released dresses I tried on were short - like, short enough the wear as a tunic for most people.  I will probably wear jeggings with most of them, but for going out at night, the length worked.

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EUC Edie Double Cotton Dress, SP '09, #12944, Size 0 (will fit a size 2), black - $35

EUC Snake Print Tie Front Silk Cami, SP '08, #91810, Size 2 - $15 SOLD

EUC Torque Moto Zip Cardigan, SU '10, #27520, bisque/taupe color, Size Small - $15 SOLD

NWT Ames Watercolor Floral Dress, SP '10, #22356, Size 2 - $50

NWT Rogue Ruffle Dress, SU '10, dark gray, #27607, Size XS - $25

EUC "Vintage Closet" Embroidered Carmen Tank, SP '08, #91334, orange, Size 2 - $10

EUC Silky Jersey Pleated Top/Luxe knit shell. FA '08, #96524, honey glaze, Size XS - $8



EUC Solid antique-ruffle top, FA '09, #17208, navy, Size 2 - $9 SOLD

*EUC Printed embossed-cotton Aubrey halter dress, gray and white flower print, Size 2, SP '09, #12195 - $30

*EUC Embossed-cotton Lorelei dress, pink, pleating in front, strapless w/ pockets, Size 2, SP '09, #10679 - $35

*EUC Embossed-cotton strapless dress, light pink/shell, longer below knee length, SP '07, #81972 - $15

*EUC Embossed-cotton beach shift w/ Button Back, orange/deep coral, SP '08, Size 2, #88943 - $20

EUC MICHAEL by Michael Kors, ivory short sleeved turleneck sweater, XS - $15 (rayon,nylon, cotton, angora)

EUC J.Crew Tissue Ruffle Front Henley, gray, Small - $9

Ann Taylor Bronze Trench Coat, XS - $55

Tucker for Target Dress Review Part II

I ended up getting 2 of the Tucker for Target dresses, and this is the second one.  This dress, like the first one, is 100% polyester.  I'm wearing an XS in this particular dress.  If you are contemplating ordering online, definitely look for reviews on sizing first, because the XS in the other Tucker dress was super tight - so the sizing isn't exactly consistent.

Signature Dress in Floral Print  -  $39.99

Here I have on with leggings. 

Can also be worn without leggings in the hot summer - but again, like with all the other dresses, it's gonna be short!

I don't always like the 'self-tie' belt deals, but this one works.  There is elastic at the sleeves so you can scrunch them up if you want.

More to come...

Target Re-Releases GO International Designers: Tucker for Target

It's no secret that a lot of us have been waiting for the re-release of many of these great dresses!  Target has been doing designer collaborations for 5 years and this was a sort-of 'celebration' of that, I guess!

I ordered a few things online, but then went up to Target to actually try some on!  This is just the first one I tried on at home and took pics of ..... more pics, reviews, quality, and fitting to come later! 

Tucker for Target Button-Front Dress in Floral Print - $34.99

I'm wearing a size small in this.  The length is pretty short and might work as a dress on some ladies.  I think I'll stick with using this one as a tunic.  The button detail is so cute and the elastic waist is very flattering!

It flows just enough to look nice, without the prego belly effect!

Check back for more later!

OOTD: Ann Taylor + J.Crew Paisley Perfect Shirt

Still loving my Paisley Perfect Shirt (cotton/silk) from a couple of years ago. Here, I have it layered with a black boyfriend cardigan from Ann Taylor, also from 2009 I believe. I initially thought the paisley contained navy, but it's actually black.... though, IMO, you could pair it with either one! Skinny jeans are Paige Premium Denim Verdugo Jegging - LOVE Paige Denim! Thanks for stopping by!

*Don't forget to sign up with SoleSociety.com, a shoe spin-off from parent company Hautelook, which is also A-MA-Zing!! Sole Society offers a new 'virtual closet' of shoes to choose from each month! I ordered some fabulous coral pink platforms this morning! (and some FAB Joe's jeans clothing from Hautelook! Somebody stop me!) Check them both out if you haven't already!*