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Review: Pencil and Houndstooth

Published on December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 by eBelandi1 Comment

What: No.2 pencil skirt in houndstooth by J.Crew

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Wool upper, polyester lining

Why (Pros):

Look: Classic pencil skirt, hits right at knees.
Comfort: Very comfortable.
Quality: Great quality. Love the inside details, the corduroy at the waist and the fun lining. Well done! Color is darker than the previously offered No.2 skirt in tweed.
Sizing: True to size.

Why Not (Cons): Nothing much. Beware the houndstooth is darker in color than pictured.

Sissi’s Verdict: Keeper! What do you say?

Review: Elsie pumps with enamel heel

Published on September 22, 2015September 21, 2015 by eBelandi2 Comments

What: Elsie pumps with enamel heels by J.Crew

Season: Summer 2015

Material: 100% suede outer, 100% leather lining and sole

Quality: Excellent! I love the rose ash color, very autumnal. The enamel heels are thinner than usual, very pointy but oh so pretty and manageable. No toe cleavage.

Fit: True to size

Pros: The pretty color, the comfortable heel, the classic look

Cons: The price but there’s a sale going on now

Sissi’s verdict: Keeper!

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A week in Tulum, Mexico

Published on September 21, 2015June 13, 2016 by eBelandiLeave a comment

For our first year anniversary, we spent time at the all-inclusive Dreams Tulum Resort on the Riviera Maya in Tulum, Mexico. The weather is quite hot and humid in Mexico in August but we had a wonderful time nonetheless, enjoyed the food, the beach (despite the irregular surplus of algae) and touring the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza.

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Review: Beaded Rose Necklace

Published on September 17, 2015 by eBelandiLeave a comment

What: Beaded Rose Necklace by J.Crew

Season: Summer 2015

Material: Acrylic, glass and zinc (no previous stone)

Quality: Very Good! I have the white factory version but this retail version is very heavy and higher quality (though I am no fantasy jewelry expert) The color is stunning, a very bright coral red.