I was not a big fan of the Jardin skirt in general and especially the maxi version. I though it was too full and I hated the uneven hem. I tried it once when the knee length version came out and I confirmed my suspicions, it was a disaster on me. When the maxi version showed up in stores I didn't even bother to try it. That is until I saw it on Aureybella (in THIS post). I thougth she looked adorable and the skirt had such a nice vacation vibe, flowing in the wind, easy-breezy and dreamy. Alas, it was just the Audreybella doing the magic, because the skirt looked as bad on me as I originally feared.
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| Skirt size 6 |
Comparing to some other full skirts this one fits large and I could have easily worn my pencil skirt size 4, but they did not have it in store, so I tried a 6. It just had too much volume and it was overwhelming my frame. It was one huge mass of peasant skirt on me, nothing flowy or dreamy in sight. I could hide a flock of chickens there. And the tea length was akward on me, I think I would have preferred a true maxi. Sizing down would make it worse, because the skirt is already sitting pretty low on my hips. The volume would probably be reduced a bit which would have helped. I also did not care for the color and I think this is much better in the lighter shade.
The price was good, I think it was $59 (?) before the 30% off, but I am not sure if I remember correctly.
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This was one of my picks from the last rollout. I like the slouchy shape and cheerful colors and thought it would be perfect with jeans. IRL it is quite pretty and the fit is OK but it is very thin and I don't think it is worth full price.
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| T-shirt size Small |
It
fits TTS, I am wearing a small which is my smaller t-shirt size and I
think a Medium would be too low and too sloppy. It is not a bad tee but I
was just meh about it. Oh well...
See it on Cate HERE.
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| Linen bow short |
My PS put these shorts in my fitting room, I have no idea why, because it is definitely not something I ever pick. But since they were there, I tried them on. The color is pretty and they were comfortable, but the bow adds bulk in the waist, unless you tuck your top in. However, tucking something into knit shorts seem awfully dorky to me, and not in a good way.
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| Shorts size 6 |
I guess if I couldn't buy a $10 pair of
knit shorts at Target I could wear this J.Crew version for hanging out
on the couch in the summer. I never even noticed them on the website
but I checked and they were originally $54.50!
Whatever.
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Unidentified colorblock top
This one was also reviewed by Ema HERE. I actually really like how it fits and the colors are gorgeous!
But it is 100% rayon and $128, so I will pass for now. Maybe if it goes on a deep sale?
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| Top size 6 |
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| $128, 100% rayon |
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| Size 6 |
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| Size 8 |
I did not get it but I am kind of regretting it and contemplating going back to pick it up. Should I?
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And finally, the reason for my store visit, the red Tessa top. I decided I will wear it enough to pay the current $35 price. It does wrinkle viciously but it does not bother me, I think it is part of linen's charm. What pushes me over the edge (not that I need much, haha) is the color, the absolutely gorgeous shade of red that I can actually wear.
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| Size 6 |
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That's all folks!
Have you bought anything from the 30% sale?
Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!
That's all folks!
Have you bought anything from the 30% sale?
Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!
