Club Monaco - March

A couple of weekends ago I stopped at Club Monaco while downtown. Some new arrivals got my attention, and one of them were the Naomi Faux Leather Skirt size 6 and Reid Leather Trim Sweater size S in 'camel with black leather.' I seem to vary between sizes 4 & 6 in skirts at Club Monaco. It's cute, but I prefer a faux leather skirt in a pencil cut for myself. The sweater is all wool, very soft, and comes in grey and black as well.

Reid Leather Trim Sweater (similar here, here, here)
Naomi Faux Leather Skirt (similar here, here, here)

Next was the Amalia Trimmed Silk Shirt size XS. This is one size smaller than I normally take in tops. It's comfortable and very feminine. I liked this top a lot. Slightly sheer, but I could get away with a nude bra, so no need for a cami.

Amalia Trimmed Silk Shirt (similar here, here, here)

Another beautiful top was the Jonelle Shirt size XS in 'pink polka dot.' The shirt is a gorgeous pale pink with black dots. Again I sized down for the top, but the sleeves are more narrow than on the Amalia above. I am wearing the shirt with the Gretchen Skirt size 4. You have seen the Gretchen Skirt here before.

Jonelle Shirt (similar here, here)

Gretchen Skirt (similar here, here, here)

Lastly, the Jonelle Shirt worn with the Langley Skirt size 4. This skirt is 23" but since it sits high on the waist, it just touches my knees on me, at 5'6. The fabric is a cotton mix, and the skirt is fully lined. There is a side zipper. The outfit would look complete with a wide belt such as the Shannan Wide Waist Belt.

Jonelle Shirt
 Langley Skirt (similar here, here, here)

What I'm liking at Club Monaco now:

Doris Lace Top

Carmen Top

Bria Cashmere Poncho

Jonie Bomber Jacket

Imani Parka

Isabelle Trench

Alixi Parka (on me here)

Club Monaco has free shipping on orders over $150. The sale section has just had some new items added. Hop you find something you like there!

Thanks for dropping by and hope you have a great Tuesday, everyone!

Please enter my giveaway here for a beautiful J. Crew bracelet and a $25 gift certificate!

Casual Weekend & A Spring Giveaway

After a rainy Saturday, we woke up to a beautiful Sunday. I spent it catching up with my friend from  University days who is currently visiting parents living here.

I like the Embroidered Floral Tee I got during the 40% promo even better than when I first tried it on here. The Kiki Suede Studded-Heel Ballet Flats are half a size bigger than I take in shoes, normally.

Embroidered Floral Tee

High-Waisted Denim Pencil Skirt in Rinse Wash (similar here, here, here)

Snowcap Quilted Jacket (similar here, here, here)

 Kiki Suede Studded-Heel Ballet Flats (similar here, here, here) 

Coach Parker Hobo (similar here, here)

And now, the Spring 2014 Giveaway.... I just looked back at the one I had last year, and realized it was on the exact same day last year! 

The gifts are a $25 gift card from J. Crew, Madewell or Anthropologie (winner gets to choose) as well as the beautiful Lulu Frost for J. Crew North Star Bracelet. The colour of the centre piece is much darker than in the website photo. The gift card will be an e-card and sent to you by e-mail so you can use it right away.

The giveaway is open to all followers of this blog. Rules of the giveaway are simple:

1. Be a follower of this blog with Google Friends Connect AND leave a comment in the Comments section with your contact info if you wish to be entered in the giveaway.
   


2. For an additional entry, follow me on Instagram or like me on Facebook (link to the right and up of this post) and leaving a separate comment here to let me know that you are.


3. You have until midnight Sunday, March 16, 2014 PST to enter.

Shortly afterwards, I will draw a name from the pool of entrants and choose a winner.

Thank you for visiting, and good luck!

Disclaimer: items offered in this giveaway have been purchased by me personally.

 

J. Crew - March

Here are a few more of my picks (and pics) at J Crew lately... :) First off, Vintage Cotton Silk-Back Tee in Block Print size S, my usual tee size. For  size S, this is quite roomy. So if you are not a linebacker like me, you can easily size down a size. The pattern continues on to the back, as you can see. Trendy idea, it seems, as I've seen it at other retailers as well. Normally I expect the pattern of interest to be in the front, not the back.

Vintage Cotton Silk-Back Tee in Block Print

 (similar here, here)

Next is the Silk Dash-Dot Blouse in 'navy', size 4, my larger of the 2 top sizes at JC. It also comes in 'pale peach,' 'bungalow blue' and 'sweet mint,' as well as in Petite and Tall versions.  I loved the fabric and the look of this top, but as you can tell, it is quite sheer, so a cami might be in order. The skirt is the Drapey Crepe Pencil Skirt also size 4 and 'navy' and s perfect with the top above for an office look.

 Silk Dash-Dot Blouse (similar here, here, here, here)

Drapey Crepe Pencil Skirt (similar here, here, here)

Navy Tweed Jacket size 6, my jacket size in this cut at J. Crew. Bracelet sleeves seem to be shorter than in previous years, if I am not mistaken. I am wearing too much navy here, I know, so I would probably wear a different top or skirt with this jacket.

Navy Tweed Jacket (similar here, here, here, here)

Lastly, the Lightweight Merino Tunic Sweater from the previous roll-out, size S and my favourite shade of grey called 'flannel.'. This is more of a spring sweater, when you don't need layers for warmth. It comes in five other colours as well. Apologies for the lousy photo quality, but you get the idea about the fit.

Lightweight Merino Tunic Sweater (similar here, here, here)

What else I'm liking at JC right now:

Fatigue Jacket

Boyfriend Fatigue Jacket in Camo

Boyfriend Fatigue Jacket

Linen Cubist Print Tee

Collection Jeweled Boyfriend Tee (on me here)

Embroidered Floral Tee (on me here)

Right now, you can get 25% off your entire purchase at J Crew, minus denim, collection or third party items with cde HAPPYSALE through Tuesday. Hope you find something you like!

Stay tuned for a giveaway coming on this blog shortly. I am sure you will love it!

Hope you get lots of rest this weekend, with the daylight savings change and all. Thanks for reading, everyone!

 

Grey & Navy

This year we've experience the coldest February on record. While we are still waiting for spring, I am enjoying my soft cashmere sweater I got on super sale from J. Crew Factory last year. I have worn this cardigan quite a bit and has no signs of pilling yet. The Geox Donna MarieClaire High 8 Pumps are the second pair of Geox pumps I own and they are the most comfortable ever. 

Alexa Chung for Madewell Risky Business Striped Shirt
(similar here, here, here)
J. Crew Factory Cashmere Waffle Cardigan (similar here, here, here)
J. Crew Patch Pocket Pencil Skirt (similar here, here, here)
J. Crew Dot Tights (similar here, here, here)
Geox Donna MarieClaire High 8 Pumps (also here, also love these)
Jo Malone Orange Blossom Body Lotion (here, here, here)
J. Crew Crystal Colletto Necklace (similar here, here)
J. Crew Crystal Bracelet (similar here, here)

What are you up to this weekend? Hope it is something fun, even though we are losing one hour of sleep early Sunday morning! Yes, I only found out today it's 'spring forward' time again.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend, everyone!

Anthro - March

Recently I had an appointment in Anthro's area, so naturally I popped in briefly for a short visit. A few more colourful arrivals caught my eye, so I proceeded to try them on. First was the pretty Aures Sheath size 6, or my usual dress size. It's a beautiful cotton print, and the lining is cotton as well. The length is just above the knee on me, at 5'6". I loved this dress a lot.

Aures Sheath (similar here, here, here)

Next was the Shimmered Hourglass Sheath, also size 6 as well. It's a pretty dress, but the cap sleeves are a bit stiff and look odd, in my opinion.

Shimmered Hourglass Sheath (similar here, here, here)

A dress I tried on a while ago but forgot about it until I saw it again in the store is the Nightsnow Tunic size S. Size S is my usual dress size, but this one fits large, I would say. The fabric is wool/acrylic/poly and quite substantial in feel.

Nightsnow Tunic (similar here, here, here)

Also an older photo is that of the Marya Dress size S. Since it's al cotton, it's extremely comfortable, and would be perfect for around the house. I found the waist a bit too high for me, but I am long-waisted anyway. The skirt is lace all around, and has side pockets.

Marya Dress (more sweatshirt dresses here, here, here)

Lastly, the Firefleur Maxi Skirt size S. The fabric is very colourful and brought thoughts of spring last weekend, even though it was snowing outside when I was trying this on. :) I think it's a lot of skirt on me, for sure.

Firefleur Maxi Skirt (similar here, here, here)

What else I'm liking at Anthro right now:

Canna Shift

Midi Pencil Dress (in black or moss)

Fiona Sweatshirt Tunic

Camo Pencil Skirt (on me here)

Camouflaged Lace Anorak

Woven Mandala Towel

Bistro Canisters

How about you? See anything you like at Anthro? Please share!

As always, thanks for visiting my blog and have a great end of the week, everyone! My good friend from university days is visiting and can't wait to spend some time together!