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Quickie post here since I'm feeling under the weather. The funny thing is that I didn't even know it until I felt the back of my neck and noticed a row of bumps from my swollen lymph nodes (I can't see them but I keep envisioning a spiky-necked lizard). This explains why I've been feeling listless and unmotivated all day (also why my typical Wednesday post is on Thursday instead).
Pre-bumps, we went to the mall to peruse some sale items and found a couple of things worth mentioning:
Lauren Conrad Polka-Dot Pintuck Top, XS, $17.50, orig. $36 (buy here at Kohl's)
After re-trying on my Jason Wu for Target polka dot top (here), I decided to return it. The fit was ok but it didn't seem very flattering on me. I spotted this top at Kohl's and loved the gray / pink combination. The XS is loose and blouse-y (as intended) and has a bit of a romantic feel to it. It looks like the website carries XXS and I'm curious how that fits. The top is currently on sale for $25 but I had a 30% coupon that brought it down to $17.50.
Verdict: Buy, love the colors and price is decent
New York & Company 7th Avenue Sateen Slim Crop, Yelling Red, $10, orig. $43 (buy here)
I've been contemplating this whole brightly colored pants trend and had been briefly thinking of trying to sew my own. After perusing the pattern sites for slim / skinny pants and finding nothing, I had pretty much given up. Enter StyleSheWrote. Jackie posted (here) that New York & Company had a coupon insert in this month's Glamour magazine allowing you to buy any pair of pants for a mere $10.
The fit here is not ideal. The "slim" could be slimmer and the current cut emphasizes my mommy pear-shape. I'm planning on turning this into an alterations project to slim down the legs and play with cuffing / hemming them. I'd much rather try to alter $10 pants than try to figure out how to make my own (fabric alone would cost ~$15+). I wouldn't really recommend these pants to pear-shaped petites but they'd probably be cute on slim gals with longer legs.
Verdict: Buy and alter. I love the color and you can't beat the $10 price tag.
Hope everyone has a great week! I hope my lizard lumps go away soon.
$10? You better have brought them home! With you sewing skills, I'd prob be in big trouble. I can't wait to see the post alterations!
ReplyDeleteThe polka dot top- love the soft pastel color: )
LOL, yes I did :) Haven't started yet but hope to in the next few days!
DeleteI love both the items!! yay for colored pants :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! $10 is such a good deal!
DeleteOoo if I were over there I would buy those red pants at a drop of a coin! You cant beat that price and I'm sure you can alter them to fit you :) Hope you are feeling better :)
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Thank you! I am feeling better now - thanks for the well wishes :)
DeleteHope you'll feel better soon. I've been buying and loving red items lately. You can't beat $10. With your sewing skills, I am sure you'll make them work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sydney! Hoping to start this project soon :)
DeleteTwo great pieces for an amazing price ! I still can't believe that you bought those pants for 10 dollars !
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Thank you! I love deals! :)
DeleteThanks so much for citing my post! I love the pants on you, and totally agree they are worth it to buy and alter. xo J. @ style, she wrote
ReplyDeleteOf course I had to give credit to you for this!
DeleteI didn't realize that you, like me, are a pear-shaped petite gal! People seem to think it doesn't apply to us shorties, that only plus-size women can be called pear-shaped. It made a world of difference for my outfits when I played up the top and kept the bottom simple. I still love the red pants, though. I may have to try that.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I am the very definition of pear-shaped! I used to be very rectangular but then the kiddos have rounded me out :) I'm hoping with some altering that I can make these pants give me an overall slim silhouette - fingers crossed!
DeleteHope you feel better soon. I love the top. Great deal on the red pant. I can't wait to see what you do to the red pant.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ying! Hope the alterations work out!
DeleteWow! Great finds! I love the the romantic blouse, much better than the Jason Wu one. Hope you feel better :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! This cold is finally going away :)
DeleteThat polka dot is really adorable! Hope you feel better very soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I always take breathing through my nose for granted - I'm very thankful to regain this :)
DeleteWhile I really like the red satin on you I agree that the fit leaves a lot to be desired. It might just be the picture but it looks like the pants balloon in the crotch area. It's a great alterations project and I'd love to see the end results. I also like the polka dotted top - it's so fun and springy! I heard that the Target x Jason Wu line is of miserable quality and many pieces are already fraying. I have no doubt the Kolhs one will last.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Am hoping the alterations work out! Otherwise, will rip out my stitching and donate. I do love the combination of the pink with gray - so girly :)
DeleteThis is an awesome price, $10 for those cropped pants? I can't wait to see you work your magic! Ny&Co definitely has me thrown off for sizes....I have hard time with their skirts and pants :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have a hard time finding pants that fit well since pear-shape + petite usually means I size up and the legs no longer fit properly.
DeleteI like that polka dot top from LC. it has romantic color and must be good for spring(or spring-feel winter)!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I definitely hear you on the spring-feeling of this winter :)
DeleteWe still do not have a H&M in Houston. Every one says it's coming but H&M keeps changing their "expected" locations. Either location will be out of my way by 30-40 minutes.
ReplyDeleteI really like the LC Lauren Conrad top on you. Is the quality good? Some reviews for other LC clothes report quality is an issue.
Helen
I'm surprised that Houston doesn't have H&M! It's such a big city! I'm thankful that online shopping will soon be available since we will soon be moving to a place without H&M.
DeleteWow! At $10, I'd take it home even if it was missing a leg. LOL. Great post! I can't wait to see the alterations. As a shorter girl, I love to see how different alteration issues turn out.
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LOL! Will definitely post an update!
Deleteyou got a fabulous deal there. :) i am positive that you can make it fit better. :) hope you're having a great wknd with the kiddies. :)
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jasmine
Thanks Jasmine! I sure hope so! :)
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