Merino Portland cardigan

The Merino Portland cardigan fits true to size. The cut is fitted in the arms and shoulders but the material is soft and stretchy, so you can easily layer a long sleeve tee underneath. This cardigan is 100% Merino wool in a 14 gauge knit. It is lightweight and semi sheer in the lighter colors.

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Dream tie-neck cardigan

The Dream tie-neck cardigan fits true to size. It is relaxed in the waist, so if you want a tighter shrunken fit, you may want to size down. This cardigan hits slightly below the waist, about an inch below my top hip bone. The sleeves are just pass wrist length. The cardi has 2 cozy [...]

Spring Fever

I hope every one had a wonderful holiday! Did the J.crew elves visit your stocking? You know it was a very merry JC Christmas here

I don’t know about you, but I am so over winter. J.Crew.com is over flowing with leftover fall and early winter items. I can barely stand to look at [...]

J.Crew colors glossary

I added a glossary of J.Crew colors to the blog. You will find it on the right, under the Fit glossary. Of course, each person views color differently but I’ve done my best to describe each shade I have on hand. I tried to do this without using words that require further description themselves, which [...]

Double-serge pencil skirt

The Double-serge pencil skirt runs true to size. Even though I am only 5′4″, I did not have to get the skirt hemmed or order the petite. The hem hit right at mid-knee on me.

This skirt is made in a fall/winter weight wool. The material is soft and comfortable. It is weaved on the diagonal [...]

Cotton interlock Ava dress

The cotton Ava dress fits true to size. It is fitted in the bodice with a tulip skirt beginning at the natural waist. To create the tulip silhouette the dress has pleats at the front and back causing the dress to flair out. The shape then comes back in again at the knees. This gives [...]

Olivia cable V-neck sweater

There is no arguing that this sweater looks pretty awful on the model. When it first came out, I had no intention of purchasing the Olivia. However, with the temperature dropping daily I was in need of some thicker sweaters. So, I went back to J.Crew. com for a closer look. The sweater looks great [...]

Sales and promos and coupons Oh My!

Today I found a little treat in my mailbox, a 25% off coupon from J.Crew! After reading Alexis post about the coupon (on her wonderful site, JcrewAficionada.blogspot) I was eagerly awaiting it’s arrival.The coupon states, that it can be used on full priced and SALE merchandise in stores. I plan to do some major damage [...]