From J.Crew: Minnie pants in vibrant flame | Striped Boatneck popovers (not online anymore but the store had a ton in both colors) | Fanfare cardigan | Villa Dress | Other: Lucky Brand Ester Flats
I realize that I discuss clothing and style a lot on the blog, and yeah, it’s because I totally adore it and am constantly daydreaming about it. However, I will let you in on a little secret. Until this past weekend, I had not been shopping in months. And not just a few months… I mean like late last summer months. The reason, of course, is I had sort of made a conscious decision to go for it blog and business wise, and was saving every last waking penny that I could. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch. But I certainly wasn’t allowing myself to blow money on clothes. My grandmother got me a couple things at Christmas time, but those were the only new items I’d gotten in a very long while!
So when my mom was here last week, we decided to hit up the shops in search of some cute summer wear for her…and of course, I got lured in to the awesomeness that is J.Crew. I’m a spoiled brat, because my mom was kind enough to indulge me a little with most of the goods here — and it helped that The Crew was having a MEGA sale. Seriously…get thee to your local store. A lot of the stuff was discounted way more than it is online. I wonder why they do that?
Anyway, I came home with the above and it made me feel so much better about a few upcoming trips and photo-related situations I’m going to find myself in. Thank goodness for moms, am I right?
Totally relate to this post. Thank goodness for moms, indeed!
Love the picks! Guess I need to hit up J.Crew now!
great finds! I adore the minnies however have found that the waist stretches a ton. Have you had that??
Hmm…maybe a little? I also bought one size below my normal to accomodate for any stretching. That’s what the store clerk told me to do previously. My other Minnies stretched a little bit, but not a ton.
Great scores! Sweet mama.
Such lovely additions! J.Crew is so dangerous for me.
Such a nice momma! I have those red minnies and love them. Perfect for summer nights!
Moms are the best! That green dress is divine!
So much colour…that’s all I’m craving for spring! The red Minnies and the green dress will be in my dreams. :P
It must be nice to indulge a little bit after such a long time of no shopping; I think I’m nearing that point too. Being in school and jobless, I haven’t seen the inside of a clothing store in quite a while.
Hope you’re having a great Monday!
Bravo to you for being so disciplined about shopping and saving money. I really respect that will power! Yes, my mom always saves the day and knows what I need exactly when I need it. She has taught me everything I know about fashion! Have a wonderful week! xx
I have the red minnies and LOVE them! Also crushing on that striped sweater.
I’ve been crushing on those j.crew red pants for so long!! And i finally went to try them on and was so sad they didn’t fit me right!! Love them though!!
I literally laughed out loud when I read this! This is a scenario I am all too familiar with :) Yes, moms are great that way…I feel J.Crew is a very mom friendly store – they always find stuff they like and they think it all looks adorable on you too which means…PRESENTS!! The red minnies are redic. Wish I didn’t know about the sale though, I could never keep away from a J.Crew sale…eek.
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Gorgeous choices! And I kinda love that we both posted about J.Crew today. Great minds…:-)
XO – Marion
I love a nautical boatneck! Ahoy.
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These are fabulous finds, made even better by the fact they were on sale! Moms are good for so many things but indulging us in a little shopping spree here or there is one of the best! :)
okay…. give me those striped sweaters – NOW! love love love.
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I hit up this sale too! I came out with the Olympia suede heels at over 50% off! Although they were still a splurge, 50% makes them seem practically free :) right?