Wardrobe Review

Brand chat: Boden

Shannon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:02:23 +0000

Let’s talk about Boden. I’ve never purchased from the brand but I do receive their catalog. I think their kid’s clothes are very cute. I love the colors and applique. The women’s wear has also caught my eye. Several times I have logged onto the site after looking through the catalog to get a closer look at some pieces. Each time though, something about the style just seems a little off and not me. I think they use too many primary colors. The prints seems too large and not unique. The extra large buttons and bold piping bug me. I feel like they are so close to being an awesome brand but they are a little too traditional and not forward thinking enough.

I’m also very concerned about the sizing; since the smallest size they offer is a 2.

Here are a couple of pieces I am almost completely in love with.

Big button jacket

Knitted milano jacket

Essential shirt

Textured breton

Maybe I’m wrong about Boden? Maybe the clothing looks better and more stylish in real life. I do appreciate that they offer free shipping and frequent 20% off codes!

What do you think about Boden? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the quality, fit, and brand as a whole.

Benetton global casting contest

Shannon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:28:03 +0000

Want to be the new face of Benetton? Enter their It’s My Time casting call competition

This is a pretty cool contest. I can’t say I’m up for it, but I did enjoy looking at the entry collages!

Anthropologie reviews: mega post

Shannon — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:32:35 +0000

I’m totally behind on my Anthro reviews again, so time for a mega post! Since there are so many, I’m going to include only a brief description of each. Take a peek and let me know which is your favorite!

Vanilla bean blouse

Sz 0. Cute but the tie is too flimsy imo.

Swathed gingham blouse

Size 0. A lot of fabric around the waist.

Striped pursuit top

Size 0. No sure about this cut on me; seems to hit too high on the hip.

Peeking lace jacket & Winding road tank

Size 0 and XS. Lace edges are unfinished on the blazer.

First mate blazer

Size 0. A little big in the waist.

Player’s jacket

Size 0. I didn’t realize until I had it on that this was a jacket not a top lol.

Openwork vines skirt

Size 0. Cute, not sure how I’d style it though

Scalloped sailor skirt

Size 0. I think I need to size up to a 2 in this.. It looks too tight, don’t you think?

Sailing hobbyist skirt

Size 0. Shows bumps. Creases and wrinkles.

Curvy shift

Size XS. Looks cute from the front but the neckline juts out the back and hangs open under the arms badly.

Swinging sweetheart dress

Size 2. I would need my regular 0, this is a little big.

Plains and prairies dress

Size 0. Too small in the chest. I couldn’t zip it up all the way, that’s why it looks weird on the left.

Collected calico dress

Size 0. Disappointed! Too small/ flattening in the chest and thickens the waist.

What do you think? Anything worth adding to my wishlist?

OOTD: Mystery box

Shannon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:50:20 +0000

Yesterday’s mystery box did indeed include the Two Paths trench! Apparently Dh ordered it the day after I tried it on at Anthro. He said I needed it. Love that man!

I snapped a couple quick pic of the coat. Pardon the complete lack of hair and make up. Dd is home sick today and I am catching her horrible cough fast, so I couldn’t be bothered with much upkeep. This is what happens when I need a hair cut, nerdy pin back bangs lol.

Anthropologie Two paths trench
J.Crew camp shirt
Martin and Osa belt
Paige jeans
Juxtaposition booties

Shopping report / confession

Shannon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:39:25 +0000

Happy Tuesday ladies! Sorry I’ve been a bit MIA and slow on the blog posts. I feel like I’ve had a 1000 appts the last few days! On the nose front lol, I found a great ENT and a cosmetic ENT. They were able to finally give me some answers about my breathing issues and pain. Turns out I am allergic to the planet lol but especially to dust mites. An almost off the chart allergy. Of course dust is everywhere, year round. So now I know why I always feel like garbage. Then when you add on the mold, grass, and tree spring/summer allergies oh I am real sniffing, sneezing, pocket tissue granny joy! The second ENT Doc I saw yesterday was able to confirm I have a deviated septum and other issues. So I may actually be able to have my insurance cover most of the surgery. Cross your fingers!! I am so excited about that possibility and also just to know what is actually wrong with me. That I’m not crazy and it is beyond the, oh the pollen came out and I need a benadryl.

ANYWAY! Sorry to ramble about not so interesting stuff lol. In shopping news, I ordered the Gainsborough skirt this morning!! What a surprise to see it marked down so soon. I hope I love it as much as I remember! I also got the Climbing cowlneck tee in navy to go with it. I haven’t tired the cowlneck before but I sized up hoping for a relaxed fit since the skirt is very fitted. Has anyone tried this tee on? Was it sheer? I hope not!

I really wanted to get this to complete the outfit

But alas, the old paypal account was running a little low because I just ordered this over the weekend

Yes the day after my “I’m done with j.crew rant” I ordered from them again. I know, I suck. The crack is strong.

How was your weekend?? Any shopping?

Oh I almost forgot! UPS stopped by this afternoon with a box from Anthro! With dh’s name on it. *Rubs hands together in glee.* Could it be a ruffly trench perhaps??? If it’s a Gainsborough skirt I will feel really bad HA.