A Visit to Lands' End

So after leafing through the current Lands' End catalog and reading everyone's comments and opinions, I just had to make a run to Sears today to check things out in person.

First off, look at this cute set-up:

There was an extensive sale section for Fall/Winter (most of the department), which they are calling Winter's End and marking prices 20% to 50% off (I saw a LOT of 50% off), and shoes were 70% off (yes! they have shoes!). I am pretty sure these percentages were off of already reduced marked prices. Some great deals, but I didn't find anything I loved left in my size.

There was also a big swim/resort section but I didn't see the sailor tee I was interested in so asked the sales associate. She was extremely helpful and nice. She said that they would be starting the new store-set that night and that most all of the Spring merchandise was still packed up in boxes in the back and offered to check and see if the tee was back there. When she checked, they only had the petite size in the navy w/white stripe. I'd like to get the other colorway and in a regular size so I passed but I did get to feel the fabric and it is a very nice, thick, heavy knit. Not a regular tee shirt material - almost a sweater knit, if that makes sense. I love it. It's on the list.

I was also happy to see these:

The classic Tretorn Nylite shoe! They had this one with navy and one that was all white. They are priced at $55.00. I remember these from school days way (way) back and these are a must-have on my list. Besides, the only other slightly similar shoe I have are the ones I work out in (or will soon be working out in again, I promise) and Hubby has told me it's not good for running shoes to be worn day to day & out and about.

I tried on a couple of the current cardis:

Fine Gauge Drape Cardigan in Pewter Heather, size small - $69.50

Supima Fine Gauge Cardigan in Soft Fern, size small - $39.50

I really like this cardigan! This was the last one in my size and was on a display (hence the one rolled up sleeve) and had a little grease mark on it so I didn't get it, but I will be ordering. This is very similar to the J Crew Jackie but it is a more substantial, thicker fabric. I do prefer J Crew's colors -- I wish this came in a baby pink! -- but I have to say that the Desert Brown and Misty Lavender Jackies I bought last year are looking a little worn these days. I need cardis that can hold up to a good bit of wear, being wrapped around my waist, tossed in a bag, and machine washed. I think this one will!

The sales associate also told me if you want something that they don't have in the store, they will order it for you with free shipping to your home.

Lastly, I must share this adorable look for the little ones. I am going to show this to my girls and I really hope one of them likes it:

I love baby pink with navy. They also had an outfit like this put together with the jacket in navy, a skirt out of the same fabric, and a yellow/white stripe tee. Also adorable! The tee looks much like the mommy one but it is a true t-shirt knit. Very soft.

We used to live in Boston and were able to visit a lot of the beautiful surrounding area. While I haven't been to Maine or Rhode Island in years, I can totally picture the family on a rocky beach having a clambake or eating lobster rolls when I look at this outfit!

Happy Weekend!

xoxo