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Review: Pencil and Houndstooth

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

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Wool upper, polyester lining

Why (Pros):

  1. Look: Classic pencil skirt, hits right at knees.
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  2. Comfort: Very comfortable.
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  3. 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.
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  4. Sizing: True to size.ebelandi_jcrew_no2_pencil_houndstooth_7

Why Not (Cons): Nothing much. Beware the houndstooth is darker in color than pictured.ebelandi_jcrew_no2_pencil_houndstooth_2

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

Review: Elsie and tweeds

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What: Elsie tweed pumps by J.Crew

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Wool upper, leather lining, man-made sole

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Why (Pros):

  1. Look: Old Hollywood glamour, really vibrant pink in real life, lots of pairing opportunities. Well done J.Crew!
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  2. Comfort: Comfortable if you’re used to pointed toes. Manageable heel height.
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  3. Quality: Well made! Apart from artificial sole, nothing to complain about.
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  4. Sizing: True to size.ebelandi_jcrew_elsie_tweed_pumps_4

Why Not (Cons): Not much.ebelandi_jcrew_elsie_tweed_pumps_2

Sissi’s Verdict: Keeper…and on sale!

OI: Snow and rain

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Hi all, some outfit ideas from this week.  Lots of rain and snow/sleet here…and it’s getting even colder…I miss Spring! Hope you enjoy the outfits below, and let me know which you like best.

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top/sweater/skirt(J.crew, old)/boots (RL, old) — top(J.Crew)/skirt/(H&M)boots(Cole Haan) — top(Gap)/cords(J.Crew)/boots(Hunter)

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top(J.Crew)/sweater(Madewell,old)/boots(TB) — skirt(eBelandi)/belt(J.Crew) — top/necklace/skirt(J.Crew,old)

OI: Lines and Berries

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Have not done well this week as far as posting…Below, some outfit inspirations for this week.  I really like the stripe skirt from the crew, it’s simple yet fresh and it pairs well with the fuschia! Let me know which outfit you like best!

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1. blazer/skirt/top(Zara,old) — 2. top(Loft, old)/boots/jeans — 3. odille skirt(old)/boots— 4. sweater (also worn here)/tee/retail tweed skirt (also seen here, factory version here)