Sunday, April 26, 2009

OOD 4.26.09 Dark Charcoal + Tiffany Blue


I can not wait any longer to wear my new J Crew Dressy Jersey Strapless Dress.  I wish they had given this a cute name like the "Claire" or the "Katie" so I could just say that.  Maybe I should name her myself.  Anyway, this dress is seriously fabulous.  I think I am going to get it in another color - the Marine Aqua or the Papaya.  The only other color out is a dark navy (thanks Sumerilla for letting me know!  I thought it was black!).

So today I am wearing it to church, shopping, and a lunch date with one of my little girls, with an AT Loft Jackie look-alike in a beautiful Tiffany blue and shoes similar to the Polyvore.  I don't have the clutch yet, but if I like it as much IRL as I do in the pics, I will soon!  Btw, it is priced at $68 in the catalog, but $48 online.  Haven't seen the store tag yet.  Easy, comfy, polished, perfect.  

I purchased the Loft cardi yesterday - they had a whole table of them in the front of the store marked to $24.50 (from $39.50).  It didn't ring up at the price, but they were clearly marked, so the SA adjusted it.  I have it in white and black, and I should have picked up the champagne color also... such a great piece that I use a lot.  They had all the basics and some additional pretty Spring colors.  They also have a nice brown similar to J Crew's desert brown (which is currently on sale for $39.99 from $59.50).

I also stopped by Old Navy yesterday... they had some amazing deals going on... but I only got a price adjustment on the baby doll tops I bought last week - they are now marked to $15 from $19.50.  Super deal!  I love this top.  So, I will look at it as I actually made money for shopping at ON yesterday!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday.

18 comments:

  1. Yes, I need/want "Claire"----hahaha) such a pretty dress! I will have to look into AT Loft, I never think to shop there..........and i love that light blue! Last time i was there, I didn't see this blue, or brown. Maybe they are new??? Happy Sunday:)

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  2. Yes AT Loft has new colors out. It is a great cardi/great price. I put a J Crew in the set because the AT Loft pics all have them on the models - the AT one is a more "Tiffany box" blue - really pretty! They had a nice yellow too. Hope you are having a great birthday weekend!

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  3. The other color it comes in is navy but its a really dark blue, almost black. I had originally purchased the navy but traded it for the dark charcoal and papaya, those colors are just more fun. I love this dress so much too I wish they had it in an assortment of colors, I'd buy every one.

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  4. Hey sparrows! Thanks for the tip on Bellevue square and on Porterdavis. I usually don't pay any attention to those, but glad I tried them out on itunes. have a great Sunday.

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  5. Thanks fidele! Glad you like pd - in the interest of full disclosure, I will tell you the drummer is my brother! :) They are amazing live!

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  6. You look fabbie in the Claire! I love the Tiffany blue and dark gray combo. I am coveting the clutch as well. I wonder how much it is in the store? Strange how the prices can be so different on-line and in the catalog! I was too busy to go shopping yesterday (what???!!!), but maybe today (fingers crossed!).

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  7. So pretty! I tried the "Claire" on in dark charcoal too, fab. Can you wear a bra w/ this dress? That is my concern?

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  8. Thank you Jillle and caliglam! I looooove it. So comfy, and when my 7 yr old saw it was strapless, she though her mom was tres glamorous! LOL! And yes, I have on a strapless bra... It is a perfect fit for me, but for some more endowed ladies, it might not work...

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  9. Really need to go check out Claire this week, before my Mickey card expires. (And that will actually be a good day, when it does)

    You look so cute!

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  10. Phew-----finally cleaned up from my son's bday party yesterday and now that he's napping, just browsing online.....thanks for posting a "real life" pic of how the dress looks with your cardi. Confirms my need/want for the dress, haha:)

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  11. You look super good. I love the ATL cardi. That blue is pretty.

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  12. Oh geez. I wasn't interested in anything else from J.Crew until just now. You look gorgeous!

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  13. Thanks so much Heidi, Mrs.A, Gigi and Roxy! I just bought the Papaya too (and some other things)! Now I am DONE with my Mickey Card!!

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  14. I tried the papaya yesterday but I didn't get it, I felt it wasn't well priced but it's just my opinion and the fact that I know that I wouldn't get much wear out of it. It looks fab on you though, maybe I should have tried the dark charcoal instead!

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  15. Something about it is just perfect for me for some reason! And I am not at all a "dress" person. I also bought the Papaya today. I will certainly always wear it with cardigans here, but am envisioning using the two dresses on a trip back home where it will be hot (GA, FL, AL) this summer! I would also use these as a swim cover. :)

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  16. Such a pretty blue! I love the outfit! Next time I'm at ATL I have to check those cardis out!!

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  17. thanks! they are very very similar to the J Crew Jackie.

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