Martin + Osa: Store Closing Deals!

Seeing as how Martin and Osa is apparently closing, all sales are final both online and in stores. This kept me away while everything was only 30% off, but now that our entire B&M is 50% off, I had to take a look around!

I REALLY wanted to pick out some denim because I love love love the jeans I have from there, but being in this "condition" there is no way I can take a chance on denim since every pair fits differently.

I did, however, find a couple of cute items that I think will be very versatile and comfy down the road...

White linen button-up shirt - Size 0.  I wanted a 2, but you can't be choosy when it's only $25 (reg. $69).  I think since it fits in the shoulders now, there should be no problem post-pregnancy!

Can also be worn open until I CAN button it!

Gray hoodie snap cardigan - Size S. Also $25 (reg. $69)

This is so soft and comfy, plus love the length and color!

If you have a M+O in your area, it might be worth seeing what they have left in your size.  If you need jeans, I highly recommend checking them out!  There is also a trench coat that I REALLLLLY wanted, but my store only had XL's.  Check it out!  Happy shopping!

Slim Fit Rip + Repair Jeans - Martin + Osa

Well, you've already read a review of my favorite pair of jeans at the moment, but here is a whole new take on them... and these have already jumped to the front of the line as far as my denim goes!


These guys arrived at my house later last week and I just couldn't wait to try them on! I've been wanting to try the "boyfriend" jean look - but after about 10 attempts at making it work, I have given up! BUT - THAT'S OK! Because as it turns out, it was actually the 'destroyed' look that I was lusting after, not the saggy bottom, just-took-these-out-of-my-boyfriend's-dirty-clothes-pile-on-the-floor look.


After scouring the incredibly helpful and fun Denim Guide on Martin + Osa's website, I finally narrowed my choices down to this pair. The Slim jean in Rip + Repair rinse.' (click here to see and purchase!)


The 'rip + repair' aspect of the denim is nice because you still get that destroyed look without looking like an 80's rockers, or worrying your knees are going to rip right through the denim when you bend down! Plus, once the weather turns cold, I'd really prefer not to have wicked-cold air coming through holes in my jeans!



Since all of my jeans are very dark, the lighter/ medium rinse of these was something I was looking for! The cut of this 'slim' style is perfect for cuffing, rolling-up, or just wearing plain and straight. I'll have to get these hemmed before I can wear them just straight, but until then, the other possibilities are making me very happy!

These are the dark rinse ones I already owned

Front pocket

Cute 'destruction' detail - but not an actual hole!

Bottom Line: I will pretty much only wear Paige Premium and Martin + Osa jeans. I promise you, if you haven't tried the M+O denim this season, you need too! The price (generally under $100 for M+O) is much milder than a lot of high-end denim brands, and the look is incredible! I've gotten all size 26 in my M+O jeans (they stretch and loosen up bit!) and I generally wear a 27 in other pants/ jeans .... so you might want to size down in their denim. Don't worry J. Crew, I still love you.... but not your jeans ... just sayin'!

Head to your nearest M+O now or hit them up online because right now they are offering an incredible free gift with every full-price denim purchase!! (like, a gift worth $60!!) {Woot!} * Thanks to "Shannon" for the correction: this free gift deal is for Labor Day and runs from 9/2-9/7 (online) and from 9/5-9/7 (in stores) ! Thanks Shannon! *

P.S.- I had to show you this super-cute shirt I got from Forever 21! I really love it! My sister initially pointed it out for herself, but I ended up getting it after trying it on!

UPDATE!! Mackenzie on The Young and the Restless had this shirt on in the 9/14/09 show! Fun! There are a lot of F21 pieces on this show!!

Trench and Jacket: Martin + Osa

Holy Crap! It'a been over a week since I posted anything! Sorry! I can assure you, I am back!

Oh, M+O how you tempt me with your 30% off sale!! While in California, we stopped by a M+O and I found not 1, but 2 jackets that I absolutely could not walk away from!

First, a very lightweight trench.. like light enough to wear almost all year, but will still block the breeze and rain! Knee-length (on me at least) and fabulous, I could not pass this one up! I've been looking for a light jacket in a color other than TAN (aka: JC Safari Trench, Banana Trench, JC Cooper Chino Jacket... you get the picture) so the burnt orange color really made me happy! This jacket boasts many of the great details found in more expensive coats like a back vent and lots of cute buttons, including on the wrist. I think this style might have also come in black!

Regular Price: $150

Sale Prince: $79 - 30% = $55!

Number 2 is a lightweight (but a little heavier weight than the trench due to the mesh lining) jacket in white. This will be a great go-to jacket for the fall and spring. I love the crisp white and the shiny, but not too shiny, fabric. Once again, M+O adds a wonderful detail... a cinching waist band hidden within the jacket! Notice in the back how it doesn't look frumpy! Yea! This jacket also came in several other GREAT colors... there was a blue, black, yellow, and green that I know of for sure! I had been looking for a white rain jacket after seeing pics on my mom on vacation wearing hers .... I thought I was going to go with a North Face one, but I think this one is more fashionable!

Regular Price: $120
Sale Price: $49 - 30% = $34!!



The thing that BOTH of these jackets are missing is a hood, but I have looked around quite a bit for a fashionable, affordable jacket that I like with a hood and came up with just about nothing, so oh well. I bought a small in both styles, not an extra small. The should areas in both were a bit snug in the XS.

Bottom Line: These were sweet deals - plus I am a jacket-a-holic .... so you knew I wasn't going to pass these up! Some are still available online, but there aren't many sizes left, so I would head to your local M+O ASAP!