Dandy Dresses

Hi Friends here I am sharing a few more pieces I’ve added to my closet. What can I say. I’ve lost a total of 22lbs and I wanted some lovely new things. I’m also excited to pull out dresses I’ve had for years and see how they fit.

I had my eye on this Navy Pintuck Dress from J.Crew but resisted putting it in my shopping bag until I saw it on Hillary of Tello and Rose from Instagram. The skirt is wide and I do so wish the dress had pockets but, oh well. I know I’ll have it in my wardrobe for years to come. The dress is a stretch twill which has the nice finish of a combed cotton.

Short-sleeve pintuck midi dress in stretch twill

My son has a special event at Church in June and I wanted something fun and vibrant. A dress I won’t need to think about and I think this dress from Tuckernuck fits the bill perfectly. It’s cotton and I like the feel of the fabric. All I need to do is decide on earrings and shoes and I’m all set. I showed the dress to my son and husband and both overwhelmingly approved the choice.

Black & Airy Blue Floral Mimi Midi Dress

With my measurements I ordered a size M. When it arrived - it ran very tight through the underarm and across the chest. So I exchanged it for a Large. (the return and subsequent replacement all happened very quickly.) I may have the dress altered to take up a bit of the excess fabric on the sides. I certainly don’t wish to look larger than I am. But, I haven’t made up my mind yet.

Well there you have it friends… two new dresses that I can’t wait to wear!

Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

Closet Additions

Since last year when I started my health journey I’ve lost 22lbs. I also started working part-time for an Architectural Interior Design Firm in the fall and I’m going to an office a few days a week and while no one is dressy these days I wanted to get a few new things that fit and look cute!

I popped into J.Crew Factory and I’m so excited I had to share what I bought.

I came home with these 6 pieces. I ordered additional pieces which have all arrived and fit wonderfully.

I did go a bit much with pants… but, friends I am down an entire size and I haven’t been so excited to go shopping in gosh I can’t even remember when!

I purchased from left to right clockwise: The Essential Straight Jean in all-day Stretch, The High Rise Girlfriend Chino Pant, The Drapey Wide-Leg Trouser Jean, The Kallie Straight Leg Pant in Black, The Wide-Leg Crop Jean in all-day Stretch, The Kallie Straight Leg Pant in Navy - I am a true size 10 / 30 waist and all these pants fit me well. I never purchased highwaisted pants before but I have to admit they’re comfortable.

I own a few blazers in size 12 I’ll still be able to get away with wearing because I have broad shoulders - but I loved this Original Schoolboy Blazer it’s a wool mixed fabric. The camel color will be super with the rest of my wardrobe. My size 10 fits to a T.

I have never meet a stripe I didn’t like friends… I own too many striped t-shirts and Breton shirts to count. When I saw the Striped Teddie Sweater in all cotton I knew it was coming home with me. I swooned when I saw this dark Chambray Shirt - which has a good sleeve length. And of course the Striped Girlfriend Crewneck Tee was an immediate yes!

I also recently ordered a dress from Tuckernuck for an event in June. I’ll share more about the dress and it’s details in a future post! Til next time friends be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram in my stories. Take care!

A Visit to Terrain

I was in CT this past weekend for a wedding - of course I was thrilled to share my dear friends special day. But, I was excited to think about where else to visit since CT is not my usual stomping grounds. I settled on the Terrain Store in Westport, CT. My girlfriend Kris and I were so jazzed to see what they offer and we quickly made a plan to visit again in a few weeks with our holiday shopping lists. Here are a few images - Enjoy!

Upon entering you’re met with their nursery area.

The Halloween items were both bootiful and fun.

Holiday is out and fabulous… such great ornaments and decor.

They offer items for any level gardener. Plus wonderful nature inspired decor.

They have personal items - robes, gloves, scarves.

They have a very popular Cafe’ on site.

Friends I can’t recommend a visit enough!

Til next time we well and Happy Halloween!