Denim reviews: Paige, Joes, JBrand, JCrew, plus those Checked crops

Aug 11, 2011 By Shann in All Anthropologie, All J.Crew, Anthropologie reviews, J.Crew reviews, Other brand reviews, Reviews Tags: anthropologie checked crops, jbrand bette, jbrand lovestory, jcrew high rise skinny, jcrewbootleg, joes skinny, joes visionaire, paige hidden hills

I have been trying on a lot of jeans the last couple months, in search of a great pair. Posting denim reviews is kind of useless since they fit so different for each person but I thought I’d share anyway. This is a long post, prepare yourself lol.
This first batch of pics are crappy because as you can see, I am using my phone and it is the suck. Pics get better later though.

JBrand Bette sz 27
I sized up to a 27 in these jeans because that is my new MO to prevent thigh gripping in most brands besides Joes. As you can see they are way too big! I need my regular size 26 or maybe even size down to the 25. Keeping the size issue in mind, I quite like these jeans.

Bookbinder Heels

Jul 23, 2011 By Shann in All Anthropologie, Anthropologie reviews, Inspiration, Reviews Tags: bookbinder heels, checked crops

Anthropologie Bookbinder heels
Anthro Checked Crops

Anthropologie reviews: Foundational pencil skirt, Colorblocked skirt

Jul 16, 2011 By Shann in All Anthropologie, Anthropologie reviews, Reviews Tags: colorblocked sweater skirt, foundational pencil skirt, instant classic tee

First, let me apologize for the poor quality of some of my pics here. I’ve been trying to get away with just using my Iphone camera and it’s not really flying.

Foundational Pencil skirt (size 2), Instant Classic tee (size S)

I tried on the Foundational Pencil skirt a couple weeks ago. I took the size 2, which fit great, even a little roomy. I often take a size 4 in Anthro’s pencil skirts, so I think this skirt and the Square Study run a little larger than normal. The Foundational skirt is a pretty pink, slightly nubby fabric. It made me feel a little thick across the lower tummy but maybe I was just a bit bloated that day lol, since I think it looks pretty good in the pic. I’m adding this skirt to my sale wishlist. I’m not head over heels for it, but Dh loves it.

Heritage Raincoat review

Jul 10, 2011 By Shann in Anthropologie reviews, Reviews Tags: heritage raincoat

I made a bee-line for the Heritage raincoat when I went to Anthropologie on Friday. For some reason I got it in my head that the smallest size it came in was a Small. So when I saw the S on the rack I grabbed it instead of continuing to dig for the XS. My store had the coat in yellow as well, which to my eye had slight greenish tinge. Could have just been the store lighting though.

The Heritage Raincoat felt substantial and well made. The fabric was thick and warm. Not winter warm, but defintely a wet Fall coat. It would probably be too heavy for warm Spring rains.