J Crew & J Crew Factory shoe reviews

I'm in the middle of my busiest time of year at work - open enrollment, and with over 20+ programs it's my task to visit them all and hold information sessions. It's a blast to be able to get out and meet everyone but at the same time I'm exhausted.

However, I have two new pairs of shoes to keep that pep in my step up while I'm trekking across 3 counties.

When I first saw the J Crew Factory Addie loafers in the anchor motif I knew they had to be mine. I love the fact that they combine stripes, an anchor, and neutral colors that can go with any outfit. I took my normal 7.5 in these and I got them for super sale during the last big factory promo sale. I'd watch the site this weekend since it's Memorial Day for a big sale.

The second pair that I nabbed recently thanks to seeing several others wearing them and getting them on deep discount are the Cleo stripe loafers in canvas. I got these for 59.99 - they are marked 99.99 in store and then an additional 40% - and let's really appreciate that price since these are made in Italy! (And I admit now that I have a loafer problem... oi!). I love these. I think they will be perfect with shorts, jeans, and cutoffs for the summer months. I did go down to a size 7 as my SA advised that because they are lined in leather on the inside they will stretch. Call your stores - I know the SF Center store still had sizes in stock in the back as of Saturday! These also came with a lovely shoe storage bag and a Made in Italy care card.

Have you picked up any fun shoes lately - and most importantly, will you be stalking the sales for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend?

J Crew Reviews: Floral T & Stripe Necklace Tee

Part of the best thing about ordering items online are getting packages in the mail. I feel as though receiving things via snail mail is a bit outside the norm these days, so I'm always thrilled when a box comes to my desk with my name on it (even if I did have to order it myself).

With the last 40% off sale promo I finally picked up the stripe necklace tee. I took my normal size M. I adore this. It pairs well under a blazer and with jeans, or it can be dressed up with a pencil skirt. I'm glad I jumped on it when I did - online is showing sold out of most sizes but I would try in store. I would consider getting this top in another color way I really like it that much!

The vintage cotton floral tee is another item I'd consider in its alternate color way as well. I almost bought both, but I decided not to. And now I shall kick myself. The top is so soft, and the flowers give it a dainty feel. Again, I took my size M in this. And if I find the cream version, it shall be mine too.

Something else I ordered awhile ago also came in the mail this week and its definitely becoming my new favorite necklace - my monogram initials in silver. I purchased it from groopdealz and have seen it pop back a few times but here's a photo of mine below.

Is there anything that's come in the mail recently that you've come to love?

J Crew 40% off sale picks

J Crew had me at extra 40% off sale. I finally had an excuse to use my gift card that I got for my birthday so here's what I got...

Polka dots on a baseball tee. Instantly sold. I would suggest wearing a tank top underneath the grey otherwise its pretty sheer. I had to size down in this one. 14.99 after discounts.

I adore peter pan collars and had wanted this one for awhile, but with the 40% off I was able to not feel so guilty. I adore the lace details on this and  took my normal size M and love this! Style 04691 and came to 29.99.

For the longest time I've been wanting a lace overlay top and finally they had one in my size. The cream color is a bit sheer, as evidenced by the dark skirt showing through underneath. I'm wearing a M, style 03280, came to 35.99.

I definitely think after this weekend that my sweatshirt collection is complete. I nabbed this cozy one for 23.99 and took a size M. Item 04811.

And notebooks. Who doesn't love notebooks? I clearly have a stationary problem and should probably seek help for it, but that's okay. At least I have pretty things to write in.

This scarf also made it home with me. Item is 05867 and is called the Cubist Houndstooth scarf. I think I shall call it scarf I'm now addicted to. It's wool and amazing. I believe it was around 25 after discounts.

And of course.. the skirt I'm wearing. Finally, the Number 2 pencil skirt in tipped wool. Item 03427 and still full price on the website (along with a lot of these other items I'm noticing..). I paid 59.99 and I ended up with a size 8. If it happens to become too large with wear I will get it altered.

Whew! Have you gotten anything during this awesome J Crew sale?