Card Clothes

I thought I'd share a few of the items I purchased with the 20 percent off $150 card since there's still time if you received the card to go get some of these or, if you didn't get one, perhaps this review will help you when the items pictured go on sale.

The photo includes the Avenelle Cutout Wedges in Burnt Sienna (36272). I was with the lovely Kate who tried these on and not only did they look great, but she said they were incredibly comfortable too. Based on how great they looked on her, the comfort, and the fact I had no suede wedges in this color, I gave them a try. Thanks Kate. They are seriously comfortable yet fabulous. The color online is slightly lighter than the true color. Also pictured is new cafe capri in desert (34629). I haven't worn these yet b/c it's been annoyingly too cold, but they are very comfortable and the cut works for my body. I like to show my shoes when it gets warmer (will it?) and these will do the job with heels or flats. I also bought them in the amazing Cedar Plank color, my favorite new color for pants.

Finally, the last item shown is the Madras Schoolboy Blazer (36125). I recently bought the Schoolboy Blazer in Herringbone in the heathered charcoal color (37852). I needed a grey/black blazer for warmer weather since all mine are too heavy/hot, dark and long (more boyfriend style). Believe it or not, I never liked the ones I had tried so I never had any interest in the schoolboys but once I found one in a fabric that wasn't so restrictive as the versions I tried in the past, I realized that I really liked it, and I decided to try another. Either you love this one or hate it. Some like chocolate and some vanilla. Whatever. Some may prefer to try madras by going for it in smaller doses like the madras shorts (38758) or choose an item that you can layer a cardigan over like the new madras perfect shirt (37207). Both are good options if you do like madras but want to dip you toe in and not take the full plunge. I have enough perfect shirts and a pair of madras shorts that can't be worn to work so it was time to go big or go home. I have vintage v-neck tees in a few colors (24500) or a white button down that will work nicely under this blazer. It has so many colors in it that it works with a ton of my pants and skirts ( it looks adorable with the cotton bell skirt 36116 in toffee that I have). It also works with my korkease (similar to the Cleos from last year) and my gold metallic Sperry's (20508 at JC but cheaper elsewhere). I figured that all of these items can be worn on their own and can be worn to work or on the weekends so I'm happy with my purchases. Hope this helps someone. Have a great week.