We Have A Winner!

In-between getting the kids stuff for school (if they didn’t grow, this would be A LOT less expensive), I was able to located a pair of boots for this coming winter to wear with skinnys and leggings. Ta-da!

Gap Moto Boot

This is the Gap’s short moto boot. I have very complex criteria for boots. They have to be easy on, easy off while I am running in and out of the house all day. They have to not have much of a heel. I enjoy wearing heels, I just cannot, out of sheer practicality, be running around in 4 inch heels every day. The shaft of the boot can’t go too far up, otherwise it will chop my leg right in the middle. AND it has to be leather, not suede. I mess up suede too fast!!
Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner. The leather on the moto boot is pliable and the shaft is low, with an easy on, off fit. The sole of the boot is also nice and flexible, so it is quite comfortable. Nice job Gap!!

Boden Petite Review - Part II

I recently received the Canterbury Tunic that I purchased from the new Boden petite line. Here it is:

Canterbury Tunic from Boden Petites

I really like the fit that Boden did with their petite line. This tunic fits well in the overall length, the sleeve length is perfect, and the neckline is just the right placement; not too high to look stodgy, but not too low to look like I am showing off too much of the goods. Nice!! I got this in a 6 Petite. It is a bit snugger then my usual Ann Taylor 6 petite, but not too far off. Overall, I think we have a winner! This picture captures the color of the tunic a bit better…

Better Color Representation of the Tunic

So far, so good with the new Boden petite line! I would greatly recommend the line to any woman who finds a better fit with a petite cut, and order your usual petite size if you are solid in that fit. If you find yourself wanted a bit of a looser fit, order up a size. I am really excited for my pants to come…I have to wait a while for those though….happy shopping the new Boden petite line!!

Boden Petite Review - Part I

I received my Chic Velvet Coat from Boden in a Petite size 8. The fit is really nice. A bit bigger then I was prepared for, but I do like a bit more room for heavier sweaters. The sleeve length is just right and the waist hit at the correct spot, as well as the overall length of the coat was perfect for my height. So, good job on fit by Boden in the new petite line.

Boden Chic Velvet Coat

What I wasn’t crazy about was the print! It is a little bit too big, I think. For me, it wasn’t as “chic” as it could be…I was expecting a smaller, more classic animal print. Boo.

So far the fit is really nice for petites. I think if you were in the market for a transition coat or lived in a warmer climate, this would be a great option for you…maybe in the solid color. I am not going to keep this because the print just isn’t what I am looking for right now.

I am waiting still for my other items to arrive and will critique as soon as I can. It is hard to be patient!!

Striped Tie Waist Tank Dress From Loft

I wore this out on a casual date night with my husband:

Loft Tank Dress

I wrote about this sundress earlier because, well, I love it. (Got it in the navy too). It is easy to wear, cool, and is the right level of looking like I tried, but I really didn’t have to put a lot of effort into it at all. This dress is still available online at Loft and probably in store too.

Banana Republic Ring

I wore this ring with the dress. This showed up briefly online at Banana Republic. Because it was so cool, it wasn’t around for very long. I am loving coral and turquoise together (I however refuse to say pop of color) and my Dolce Vita Jollen Wedges, which are now on sale, in limited sizes, on Piperlime. We have been enjoying our summer, but I think I am getting really ready for the first few glimpses of fall.

Apparently I Have Boden's Ear... Not Really

So the other day I receive in my in box the news that Boden has introduced Petites into their offerings. Yeah!!! So, naturally I feel the need to try out the fit and the offerings. These caught my eye:

Canterbury Tunic

This is the Canterbury Tunic. I think I am going to try it in the size 6 Petite. I think it would be a nice transitional piece from the summer into the fall with some leggings and wedges or when it cools, boots.

I also like this velvet coat:

Velvet Coat

This is the Chic Velvet Coat…I will definitely order this in the 8 Petite as I like a coat to fit a bit on the looser side. I have ALWAYS wanted an animal print coat and I think the brown leopard color will work with either browns or blacks. I am really excited to see this one in real life!!

Then, of course, I need to try the pants. Really, I am just trying a crap shoot and ordering the 6 and 8 in the Petite size.

Straight Leg Wool Capri

These are the Straight Leg Wool Crops in the Slate Marl. We’ll see. Pants are tricky so this may work out or it may go horribly wrong. Unfortunately, I have to wait and see as they are back ordered for 4 weeks. Sigh. Oh well at least maybe the weather will be a little bit cooler by then.

Yea!!!! Boden for trying out a petite line!!! I am so excited to see how it fits!!