SO MANY BOXES!
I think my UPS guys is shaking his head at me. EVERY item today arrived in its OWN box. Ugh. At least I can recycle them!
Part one of my reviews can be found here. This was an in store trip with a Personal Shopper. It was WAY more successful than my attempts to buy online myself.
Part two/shoe can be found here. I LOVE these shoes the more I see them! I am trying to restrain myself from getting the black ones as well.
First of all, my daughter's shoes arrived. Her school has strict regulations on shoe color and last year she wore her black patent leather mary janes almost EVERY day. We had some pretty cold days and I wanted to get her something that would keep her feet a bit toastier than mary janes. Not to mention she only wants to wear skirts/dresses so she only has tights with said shoes. I decided if she was going to wear them all the time, I would splurge on a pair of uggs and waterproof them. She tried them on and LOVED them. She was not happy I made her take them off. First of all, it was 100 degrees yesterday and second, I don't want them ruined or lost before school starts. She was sad that I wouldn't let her wear them, so she's currently watching The Cat In The Hat while sitting next to the box...
The first box I opened contained one of the two flannel-ish shirts I purchased. This is the Treasure & Bond Popover in Blue Cloud. I am wearing it in a Medium. I am trying not to let the fact that it's sold out sway my initial ICK (as shown here).
The collar is all wrong. It's blocked by my hands, but if you go to the Nordstrom site you can see there is no real collar, it's just there... Maybe it's the wrong size, maybe it's because it was all crumpled up in the box and desperately needs an iron, but I don't feel like it does ANYTHING for me.
I don't think this is a keeper at all!
Next up is one of the items I KICKED myself for not ordering right away in the color I wanted. That's the Chelsea28 Pleated Trim Sweater. The Gray/Cream color combo sold out while I was deliberating. In fact, the moment I put this on, I went to order a size down to compare and there are ZERO XS options in any color. This is a small and I feel like because of the cut, a size down wouldn't do anything. It's not really connected in the back, the chiffon connects it and that can be pulled to fit two of me in there. I would HAVE to wear a cami underneath. You can see with my white shorts on how sheer it is all the way up. I am a HS teacher and have my back to the class when I write on the board and this is more than I would care to share at school, but would be super cute for a night out! Overall, I love the sweater and it's REALLY comfy. When you're not holding your arm out, it doesn't look ginormous from the back, I promise! I'm working on this whole showcasing clothing thing, but look at the Nordstrom photos for a flattering back shot!
Next up, was this Halogen Boucle Knit Drape Dollar Jacket. This is a Petite Medium and that might have a lot to do with how badly it fits. I knew the regular sleeves would be too long, so I ordered the petite, but when I look at the online photos, I think this one is cut too short, despite my complete lack of torso.
Also, don't be jealous of my aca-awesome Pitch Perfect Tee. :-)
I would have changed my shirt, but my goal was a jacket I could throw over a Tee and dress it up. It likely would be a solid color, or word-free tee, but changing seemed like way too much effort! :-)
Open or closed, it's not flattering and is being RETURNED!
Earrings last! There were two pairs I purchased, the first were a very basic silver earring. At just under $16 they are a total keeper. I love the style and am thinking of purchasing a few more pairs for Holiday Gifts. They are "larger", but so simple that they don't overwhelm. Nordstrom Crisscross Hoop.
Last was a pair of Rebecca Minkoff Triangle Drop Earrings.
I have had a thing for Rose Gold recently, so had to try them. These were Rose Gold and a little funky. Since they are fairly small, I think it works!
Phew, I think that's it for now! There are still 7 more items en route. I am sure they will all arrive... In their own boxes!
Next up, was this Halogen Boucle Knit Drape Dollar Jacket. This is a Petite Medium and that might have a lot to do with how badly it fits. I knew the regular sleeves would be too long, so I ordered the petite, but when I look at the online photos, I think this one is cut too short, despite my complete lack of torso.Also, don't be jealous of my aca-awesome Pitch Perfect Tee. :-)
I would have changed my shirt, but my goal was a jacket I could throw over a Tee and dress it up. It likely would be a solid color, or word-free tee, but changing seemed like way too much effort! :-)
Open or closed, it's not flattering and is being RETURNED!
Earrings last! There were two pairs I purchased, the first were a very basic silver earring. At just under $16 they are a total keeper. I love the style and am thinking of purchasing a few more pairs for Holiday Gifts. They are "larger", but so simple that they don't overwhelm. Nordstrom Crisscross Hoop.
Last was a pair of Rebecca Minkoff Triangle Drop Earrings.
I have had a thing for Rose Gold recently, so had to try them. These were Rose Gold and a little funky. Since they are fairly small, I think it works!
Phew, I think that's it for now! There are still 7 more items en route. I am sure they will all arrive... In their own boxes!
