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Kate Spade Bows Art Tinsley Dress- Polyvore....

2011-04-18T13:13:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today!

2011-04-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring white gold jewelry

Break out the pink! It's like a small army has attacked my closet with pink! I love this dress- it totally reminds me of Japanese Origami paper, with it's cherry blossoms, gold and silver strands of jacquard. Talk about a dress that's well made, sturdy and lovely, all at once.

I paired this dress with some J.Crew Metallic Crackle Heels and a really hot pink cardigan from J.Crew. It needs only minimal jewelry, the dress is just so ornate.

I'm planning on wearing this to work next week. Spring is in the air, which means Summer is right around the corner!

Happy Weekending!

What I Wore Today!

2011-04-07T09:07:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring knit tops

Sometimes I feel like I should have lived in the 1950's. It was a time of glamour, a time when women looked like women, and something "borrowed from the boys" was a cigarette. Ok, I don't smoke, I absolutely have never tried it, but you get the point.

Kate Spade does a wonderful job of bringing us back to a time when things were simple. I'm not a jewelry girl, so I appreciate her not loading up the outfits with a ton of pieces that take away from the outfit itself.

This piece that I'm wearing today is the Kate Spade Lucinda Dress, along with the KS Michaeline Cardigan. The Lucinda has a lovely bow up front, and has a slight opening, the back has a two button neck closure with a back zip. Falls to the knee. The cardigan is a wool/cashmere blend, with polished scalloped buttons and a really darling bow at the neckline. I've tried to collect most of their cardigans! I'd rather have a few that are just near and dear to my heart, rather than a pile of garbage.

If you're my size, you're in luck! You can buy the outfit here (I buy multiples of things I have already, because people are always asking me where I get my items):

Natedac's Ebay- Kate Spade Link

Just a heads up. I purchase all my items from retail stores. A lot of sellers of KS will have items that LOOK like the real thing (i.e., from China, Los Angeles, Colorado), and I've purchased from them. Pretty good knock off, but pretty bad when you compare it to the real thing. Example, I purchased the Josie Floral Dress and the silk isn't even comparable to the real thing. The ebay dress's silk is lightweight with runs, and the real thing at Neiman's was a thick silk. Once dress I picked up from China was a cotton/silk blend, the real deal? Real silk, fluid to the touch. Fool me once, shame on me...fool me twice...always buy new with tags or ask for proof of purchase!

Happy Thursday, Kids! :)

What I Wore Today!

2011-04-05T21:39:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring j crew jewelry

Well, more like what I'm wearing tomorrow. This is my fancy dress and sometimes, I'm just in a fancy mood. I found this at Neiman Marcus tonight, on sale, of course, because really, Kate Spade full price is not up my alley. Aside from the rather snotty service, (yes, I am in fact here for the dress that's on SALE), I bought the dress because they do carry a nice selection of beautiful things.

This dress, without a doubt, is gorgeous. I never hesitate to dress up, even if I don't have to be in meetings, etc. Sometimes it's nice just to look nice!

If you're a size 2, I have one NWT. Bought 2, kept one:

Kate Spade Deanna Jacquard Dress, Size 2, NWT

Happy Hump Day!

What I Wore Today!

2011-04-04T20:00:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring black pump shoes

Happy Monday!

Recycling some of my oldies but goodies. This silk is really something special- the colors are a lot more vibrant that in the pictures and it's silky soft. A really good pick me up for someone who has a case of the Mondays.

Paired with a warm dream tie cardigan in gray and some jeans, heels and the standard minimal jewelry, and off to work I went!

What I Wore Today!

2011-04-03T14:27:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring diamond jewelry

I love color. Lots of color. One of my favorite things about Kate Spade is their undying love for color. "Live Colorfully" is printed in all of their items, on the garment tag. And why not? Color makes us happy, color signifies that we are healthy, color is a gift.

This is the Elyse Dress by Kate Spade. It has a lot of roses sketched onto it, front and back, and it's easy, breezy styling keeps my wardrobe simple when I'm just in the mood to not plan the outfit of the day. I find that a simple black, yellow, pink or red cardigan will be all I need. Of course, I bedeck myself with some J.Crew Opera Pearls! (A must have). I have one XS in this dress, and it's good for anyone that is 0-2 size. It's roomy, and it's forgiving and promises to make you look and feel polished!

Kate Spade Sketchbook Elyse Dress- XS- CLICK HERE

This year, my plan is to live simply. Of course, this means saying good bye to a lot of good buys. Pun intended. :P If you're my size: XS, 0-2 in tops, small in cardigans, 0-2 in skirts, 2 in jackets, and 5.5-6 in shoes, you're in luck. Find most of my 1-3 times worn items here :

JCrewround2's Ebay Site

I'm a practical shopper and now it's time to scale back. I make it a rule, and it's a good rule to live with. If you buy one thing (even if it's from me), get rid of 3 things. Fill your closet and life with only important things you can't live without! :)

Here's to a colorful Sunday!

Why More is Less....

2011-03-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_the_paradox_of_choice.html

Why More is Less...

Here's a quick escape from outfit combinations, style, J.Crew, Kate Spade, what I'm wearing today...I love Ted Talks. Check out this link and find out why more is less, why we're unhappier with more stuff. Make a positive change in the right direction. If you've just had a birthday, you're only going to be this age for 365 days. The choice is yours, the decision is yours. Scale down and realize true freedom from stuff.

What I Wore Today!

2011-02-21T16:59:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring white gold diamond jewelry

I love this skirt- it's the J.Crew Paintbrush Floral Belle Skirt (I think, I'm losing my touch at this point in remembering everything about j.crew).

It goes with so much. It's a fun and feminine skirt without too much of the flair. Goes really well with the Jackie and the Joy Tee. This tee is one of my favorites- I find myself grabbing it when I'm in a rush- that's the perfect test of loving something that much!

I love easy sets, makes dressing that much more fun when you know what you're in the mood to wear :)

The funniest thing I ever bought...

2011-02-18T23:37:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring white gold diamond jewelry

So, it turns out Anthropologie has some pretty darn funny things for sale. I saw this on Glee, and found it, bought it, and wore it right away. It does provide some comedic relief in passing, and everyone who sees it just cracks up. "Oh, only you, Audrey....". I love this. I think it's the funniest thing I have ever purchased, and it just knocks all the sensibility out of someone who is always buttoned up, polished and properly dressed. I have a few more, but they're selling out fast!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360345501995&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_560wt_1032

Something this simple does seem to have the brightening effect on others, so don't be afraid to cross over and find some humor in yourself. Relax, it's ok to laugh and not take yourself so seriously!!!

No foxes were harmed in the production of these scarves, although they just about killed a few balls of yarn!

Could it be, I've finally turned over a new leaf?

2011-02-10T20:37:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring a foldable tote bag

Once upon a time, back in 2000, I graduated from UCI and 2 weeks afterwards, I became a financial advisor. I wore the prettiest suits, Anne Klein, Ellen Tracey, and anything that had the classical style to it. I bought all these fine goods at the nearest outlet, of course, as a kid on a peanut (seriously, peanut, not beer) budget could not afford much!

Fast forward 3 years later, I was recruited to work in a bank. Of course, this was a considerable move up in the totem pole, and being in a bank, one would be required to wear conservative banker’s clothes. I wore the likes of Brooks Brother’s finest. I got giddy every time a new suit came out, a new shirt with a different pattern, French cuffs, sweater sets, etc. What a great time this was! I looked polished, ready to conquer the world at 24 years old. Choosing my attire each morning was simple, I had my rounds of what went to the dry cleaners, what stayed in cycle.

At 27, I started my own company. What a great time that was, 5 years ago, and my lifestyle and wardrobe took a field trip as well. I rediscovered J.Crew, started reselling the goods, and all in all, I could justify buying, wearing once, reselling, only to start the cycle all over again. The clothes got trendier, sequins amassed and before you knew it, I had much more than I knew what to do with. It was great, I was a glutton.

A few interesting things happened over a year ago. I grew up. Now, I say that loosely, as I’ve always been mature, a saver and what not. But I started questioning my habits and my happiness. Not that I don’t have a great family, great in laws, a great husband, a great job, etc. But when I start examining my clothes, I realized I had a closet full of things I liked, but not loved. So here comes the great 2011 purge.

I pulled out 3 hefty bags. Filled them, cinched them. Scarves, I had more than the days of winter. Jackets, same thing. Cardigans, if I didn’t love them, they went in the bag. Tops, pants, accessories (thank goodness I don’t accessorize much) too. It felt great. Now they sit in the closet, awaiting to be jcrewround2. Keep your eyes peeled, you might be looking for that one thing I don’t need anymore.

So what now? I’m turning over a new leaf. Or leaves. Well, now that I’ve decided to scale down, yet scale up, I’m relooking at wardrobe from the outside in. You’ll find that I’ll be polyvore-ing much of the same items I’ve always coveted, and adding a few more key pieces that I love. Anthropologie will be here and there, but even in a store full of beautiful things, I can’t imagine another top to go with another cardigan, another skirt, etc.

This dress is nothing short of fabulous. It's silk, it's pretty in dots and cinches at the side, which says, I'm a lady. I can imagine pairing with many different cardigans and love that it's retro, which means I'll probably never tire of it. It's simply gorgeous, and for $168, I can't remember how many times I bought one thing from J.crew that cost $168 that I have no recollection of.

You’ll see more styling from my new love, Kate Spade. What I love about Kate Spade is the lack of choices. Sounds weird, doesn’t it? ( Well, in my near future post, I’ll discuss with you the Paradox of Choice, which was one of the books I read. I’ll post a clip soon, as the author is part of Ted Talks, a series of eye opening discussions that are really eye opening. ) With Kate Spade, I’m not spending an hour going from page to page and analyzing the styles. The styles are simple, the choices are small and the decisions are easier to make. And, being that it is so high priced, you tend to think harder about the want/need/must have/will spontaneously combust if I don’t get it feelings associated with buying. In a nutshell, I’m looking at saving time, money and space.

Enough about me. Have you turned over a new leaf lately?

What I Wore Today!

2011-02-09T21:48:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring j crew shoes

What exactly is the focal point of this outfit? Is it the wonderfully constructed J.Crew Piazza Jacket in Orange? Clementine is such a fresh look. Maybe I'm nostalgic, maybe just getting more conservative.

The Emma Dress in brown corduroy is lovely. It's a shift dress, loose, and really rich in color. It's like a chestnut brown. I love the flow and the detail in the neckline, along with the buttons on the sleeves.

The shoes, to die for. I love the print, the fact that they are of the mary jane style. Just cute. Just preppy and just fun.

Do you have certain pieces you just stick to?

What I Wore Today!

2011-02-09T17:42:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring a cotton cardigan

Life has somewhat calmed down...so I'm back to blogging!

So I've had a pajama party for the past 5 days (down and out with the flu)! I've finally nursed myself back to health and crawled back into work, realizing that no matter where I was, I was going be sick, so I mind as well get some stuff done!

This was a really cute outfit I threw together at the last minute. The J.Crew Dotsalotsa Cami was thrown into the mix with a J.Crew Jackie cashmere cardigan. One thing about the cami- it's really a cool piece that I'm glad I got. Light khaki pants (I think they're called stone) with my usual mix of accessories, paired with a very bold scarf. Totally cute and very retro!

You'll be seeing a lot more "back from the days" outfits. I'm not really into buying more stuff that doesn't pass the "am I going to love that 5 years from now?" test, so I have enough in my closet to work with.

Hope you've been in good health, for the most part, everyone who has gotten the flu shot has gotten what I had or given to me, but all in all, my body probably needed that break. :)

For Sale: J.Crew Metallic Tweed Charmed Mini Bag- NWT

2010-06-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

GIVE ME PARIS, GIVE ME FRANCE....NUBBY, TEXTURED TWEED WITH GOLDEN METALLIC THREADS WOVEN IN. STEP BACK INTO TIME...WHEN LADIES CARRIED MINI BAGS LIKE THIS ONE. A CLUSTER OF PEARLS AND GOLDEN BALLS DECORATE THE CHAIN LINK STRAP, FABULOUS DRESSED UP, FABULOUS WITH SOME PERFECTLY (AND PROFESSIONALLY) TATTERED JEANS...VINTAGE THIS ONE UP. JAPANESE YAGI/WOOL. SHINY GOLD FINISH BRASS CHAIN. BAG SPORTS A TOP FLAP WITH A PUSH LOCK CLOSURE SYSTEM. 2 INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS, WITH BACK WALL PATCH POCKET. INSIDE IS COTTON TWILL LINING. COMES WITH J.CREW DUST BAG. 22" HANDLE DROP, 4 5/8" H X 7 1/4" W X 2 1/2" D.

What I Wore Today! The J.Crew Stardust Skirt...

2010-01-21T19:35:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I always wonder why sparkles are only reserved for the holiday season...it seems like there is always a reason to wear it, a reason to celebrate, a happy hour to go to...a Valentine's Day date to plan for ;) !

Sparkles can be tricky to wear sometimes. Unless you have the power of polyvore, one might stare at this beautiful skirt and say, ok, I have it, what now?

I love the set #1. The dark green really plays down the sparkles, and the silk blouse adds some softness to the overall texture. Although I don't wear much jewelry, I figure some of my readers might...so I added some. This is a really nice set, office to office dinner- it makes for a smooth transition.

Set #2 is also very opulent. I have one of these sparkle silk chiffon tanks left in a size 8. It's a beautiful tank that I own personally, and wear with jeans a lot. Paired with the skirt, minimal jewelry is required, however, a reservation to a nice restaurant is necessary!

Set #3 is fun. I think anytime you can get away with wearing something silky underneath a tee, you're in the money. The navy with silver is tried, true and tested- I also love the Chanel feel of this J.Crew Metallic Tweed Mini Bag. Cute, cute, cute!

Set #4 is one of those wear to work outfits. Especially on a gloomy day. If you always strive to dress the way you WANT to feel, you're always going to get it right. Just don't wear Russel Athletic sweatpants, ok? I love finding new uses for my J.Crew Zoey's!

Set #5- sparkle much? Sparkle Berry Much! This set was inspired as I looked around the room and found my sparkle skirt laying next to my J.Crew Ombre scarf. The colors look really rich and correspond very well with each other. I love different shades of berry pulled together.

Set #6. I never get sick of my Candy Tees. They're so colorful, and really easy to wear! Dress it up or down, they have embellishments (girls LOVE embellishments and embellishing things...haha.), and they're fun. The golden avocado cami gives this outfit the blast of color it deserves, without going overboard.

Here are some of the items up for sale:

J.Crew Stardust Skirt, size 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12:

http://shop.ebay.com/natedac/m.html?_nkw=stardust&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=0

J.Crew Beaded Glisse Cami, size 8 (can fit a 10)

http://shop.ebay.com/natedac/m.html?_nkw=cami&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=silk&_osacat=0

J.Crew Candy Tees:

http://shop.ebay.com/natedac/m.html?_nkw=candy&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=stardust&_osacat=0

J.Crew Metallic Tweed Mini Bag:

http://shop.ebay.com/natedac/m.html?_nkw=metallic+tweed&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=candy&_osacat=0

J.Crew Zoey Tank, size 4, 8:

http://shop.ebay.com/natedac/m.html?_nkw=zoey&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=metallic+tweed&_osacat=0

J.Crew Imperial Tee, size S M or L:

http://shop.ebay.com/natedac/m.html?_nkw=imperial&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=zoey&_osacat=0

What I Wore Today!

2010-01-18T16:55:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Destroyed matchstick in distress wash, $118
Women's new arrivals - shoes - Martina satin peep toes - J.Crew, $235
Diamond Anniversary Band 14K White Gold Princess Cut 1/2CT TW -..., $462
Selima For J.Crew Zia Sunglasses - Accessories - Women - JCrew.com
Men's White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Date Watch - Raymond Weil, $989

Since J.Crew Fall 2007 has come and gone, I've slowly started pulling out all the items I remember seeing from their catalogs. I ordered the J.Crew Scattered Locket last week and I'm excited to get it.

The sweater is the long sleeve wool/cashmere bateau striped sweater, and the purse is the vintage violet clutch. I love the romantic look for the colors, prints and how they clash, but yet still come together!

Clip to polyvore...

2010-01-18T16:25:00.001-08:00

Clip to polyvore...

2010-01-18T16:21:00.001-08:00

What I Wore Today!

2010-01-10T09:32:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women sweaters Dog-critter argyle cardigan, $80
Joelle Blouse - Shirts & Tops - New Arrivals - JCrew.com
J.Crew - Cropped ripstop cargo pant, $70
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

This is a fun outfit. I have always loved this cardigan (J.Crew Critter Argyle Cardigan), because it takes some fun doggies and mixes it to the seriousness of argyle. I love the J.Crew Joelle Blouse, as it is soft and very feminine. The coloring is a shimmery brown. My new current love is the ripstop cargo pants. These are the cropped version for us shorties. It's kind of military/glam, in my opinion. I'm not about to completely rock out in an army look, but some is not a bad idea.

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women's sweaters - wool blends - Stripe dolce sweater - J.Crew, $58
J. Crew zebra beaded tee
J.Crew - Vintage slim jean in worn-in wash, $98
Women heels Crystal-lollipop patterned peep-toe heels, $298
J. Crew Small Leather Thompson Tote - Purse Blog

Quite frequently, I will tie a sweater around my waist just for the color effect. The J.Crew Stripe Dolce is perfect, as it is really light and colorful. The olive color is the perfect shade. I love my zebra tee. I think this was one of the best items of last year, Spring 2009. I've become pickier when it comes to tees. I think it has to past the seasonal test of whether I will like it 5 years from now. Because it was so elaborately done, it's a must have, must keep. When it gets cooler, I pair it w/ripped jeans and a khaki colored jacket and it looks almost safari-cool.

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women's sweaters - merino - Keaton tuxedo cardigan - J.Crew, $90
Destroyed matchstick in distress wash, $118
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295
Diamond Anniversary Band 14K White Gold Princess Cut 1/2CT TW -...

Oh Keaton, I love you. You make all my whimsical tees, well, a little more mature. :) I'm keeping this cardi for when I want to bring a more "male" element to my wardrobe. The "tux" look works w/white tanks, the black sequin tank (backordered for me), khakis, jeans...I really think it's a must have, wardrobe staple.

I love this tee. I got it at Forever 21 and it's super fun. I also have the bag too- will be listing it soon. Here's what the bag looks like (front: girl w/jeweled mole, black satin bow on handle. Back: French lettering in the form Eifle Tower, with red girl in tutu outlined). It's canvas, 13.5" H x 11.5" L, 3.5" W, handles are 11" at the arch. $30 shipped, will need your paypal email address if you would like one- I have only 2 left! Please email jcrewgoddess@gmail.com:

What I Wore Today!

2010-01-07T17:43:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women's sweaters - wool blends - Stripe dolce sweater - J.Crew, $58
Women's pants - cotton - Café capri - J.Crew, $20
Cole Haan Patent Flats
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295
J.Crew - Opera-length pearl necklace - $495, $495

It was a mellow yellow day! I woke up, feeling good. I worked out, got ready for work and felt like I should just go with something different. This was a fun set to try out because I normally don't do too much of the yellow mustards and browns. The sweater is the j.crew dolce striped sweater in olive or light olive, it's one of those olive colors. The pants are the j.crew capris in hickory. Who would have thought that hickory and olive would be so good together?

It's a spiffy combo, I dare you to try it out! :)

What I Wore Today!

2010-01-04T19:10:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women sweaters Merino Portland cardigan, $30
Toothpick Ankle Cord - J.Crew - Faded Cement, $40
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295
Fringed linen scarf - J.Crew Sweet Thistle, $50

I'm not sure how one cannot be addicted to these J.Crew Scattered Petals Cami. They're so soft! And ruffle-y! And subtle. I know what you're thinking...everything has ruffles. You're right. But, if you're going to get your fill of ruffles, this is the cami to snag. I sized down to a 0 in this, and they really go with everything- cords, jeans, minnie pants. I especially love my minnie pants in gray- the cords were the closet thing I could crop/paste. The J.Crew Long Cypress Green Cardigan looked perfect, as I wasn't looking to go to work in totally dark colors to start off the work New Year.

The petals really bring the cami to life. Looking for a good time? Forget reading the public bathroom walls...just scope out one of these bad girls on ebay!

What I Wore Today!

2010-01-03T18:29:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
sale - AllProducts - Fleur-de-lis cardigan - J.Crew, $158
Women camis & blouses Hammered-silk tank, $30
pants - Stretch twill minnie pant - J.Crew, $90
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
sale - AllProducts - Fleur-de-lis cardigan - J.Crew, $158
striped boatneck tee
pants - Stretch twill minnie pant - J.Crew, $90
Women heels Juliet patent-leather midheels >, $178
J.Crew > women's > shop by category > bags

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
sale - AllProducts - Fleur-de-lis cardigan - J.Crew, $158
Women knits & tees Perfect-fit tank, $18
toothpick jean in midnight wash - J.Crew, $125
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

Toying around with some potential outfits for the week. This is what happens during a 4 day weekend for me...I get restless and instead of organizing my closet with my new WunderHangers, I am here tooling around on polyvore. My bf even said, polyvore and blogging...again??? Yes, nerd, again.

I love this cardigan- it's pretty in so many ways. Because of the decorative jewels, you'll want to keep your costume/regular jewelry to a minimum.

One of my favorite pairings is with the J.Crew Hammered Silk Tank that came in the color FOG. There's nothing foggy about this! :) I think pairing it also with something brown or black will work. I love my J.Crew Metallic Uptown tote, because I feel like you can use it when you're wearing something cool and sparkly!

I have an XS, S, M and L left in this cardigan- readers price is $185 shipped via usps 2-3 day w/tracking #.

Own a piece of cool!

What I Wore Today!

2010-01-03T13:08:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women's Camis & Blouses, Tunics & Silk Blouses - J.Crew, $50
Women jackets Luxe Donegal Fiona jacket, $198
Destroyed matchstick in distress wash, $98
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Navigation - Women - Satin limelight clutch - J.Crew, $78

Later on tonight, I'm going to head out to dinner. It gets a bit colder here, maybe in the 50's, so bundling up in the most stylish way is totally called for!

I am a scarf fiend. If J.Crew makes a print, I usually almost always will buy it in the scarf version. This print is called the stained glass print. Now, I saw the cardigan and I was not in love with it. It looked better folded on the table, rather than on me. I think sometimes when the print is too "zoomed in" on, it loses its appeal. But, if done so on a scarf, it's ok, because most likely, you're using the scarf to add a touch of color to whatever you're already wearing. I own a slew of cardigan that have prints on them, but I usually like the smaller ones.

I take a lot of the coloring out of the scarves to find inspiration. Today's outfit is light purple, bright yellows and black. The J.Crew Fiona jacket is really stylish and ladylike, and I have a few more left, 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12:

http://cgi.ebay.com/J-CREW-LUXE-DONEGAL-FIONA-JACKET-BLACK-2-4-8-10-12-SO_W0QQitemZ360215683671QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Outerwear?hash=item53de872257#ht_653wt_1165

Have a great evening! :)

What I Wore Today!

2010-01-03T12:48:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
J.Crew - Cashmere V-neck cardigan - heather periwinkle, $25
Slub cotton faded floral tee - J.Crew, $40
J.Crew - Cropped ripstop cargo pant, $70
Women's new arrivals - shoes - Soleil nubuck platform heels - J.Crew, $225
sale - AllProducts - Solid cashmere scarf - J.Crew, $68

It's a great thing being in Southern Cali. Sure, our people here are a little eccentric, sometimes snotty (depending on where you go), but we do have great weather. The nights are a bit chilly, but nothing a warm jacket can't fix. The mornings and afternoons are truly beautiful and we really don't appreciate it until we crack open the newspaper and realize that half the world hasn't defrosted yet. For our weather, I am thankful.

Feeling a bit like thawing out of the winter blahs, even though I am the type of person to wear bright clothes when it is feeling dreary out. I chose this outfit today, as I love flowers, and feel like EVERYTHING should be in bloom soon. My pink Belle Satchel from J.Crew (LOVE this bag, it makes every outfit feel that much more polished and beautiful), matches the flowers on the shirt perfectly. I don't like to over do it on the pink, so I chose some blues and browns to give it a bit more balance.

I have one more J.Crew Belle Satchel left, please let me know if you would like it. I think it is very refined and a big big contrast to all the "hobos" J.Crew currently has for their season. I guess there's nothing wrong with hobos, if that's the look you're going for. I'm a girlie girl when it comes to dress up, and I think the bag often makes the outfit!

What I Wore Today! The J.Crew Tivoli Cardigan

2010-01-01T19:58:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
J. Crew-Frances ruffled tuxedo shirt (graphite), $90
sale - AllProducts - Tivoli boiled wool cardigan - J.Crew, $78
J.Crew - Vintage slim jean in worn-in wash, $98
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
jcrew Women shirts & tops Metallic Vita cami, $30
sale - AllProducts - Tivoli boiled wool cardigan - J.Crew, $78
J.Crew - Vintage slim jean in worn-in wash, $98
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women camis & blouses Victoria ruffle cami, $88
sale - AllProducts - Tivoli boiled wool cardigan - J.Crew, $78
J.Crew - Vintage slim jean in worn-in wash, $98
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

Hope you get some inspiration out of my new layout- I had fun creating, recreating, changing out some of my favorite items.

I think some items are standards in my closet: pearls, black patent ballet flats, j.crew uptown tote in pewter, sunglasses, watch and ring.

When I shop, I usually take a while to think, rethink, and think outside and inside the box to see if what I am getting will contribute to my wardrobe, or provide me with a one time happy high of obtaining the item and then have it disappear into the back of my closet for shame that I will never touch it again. I'm pretty conservative in nature, so you won't see too many outlandish things (hopefully).

PS- because of the new direction of this blog, for the sake of saving time, I will still feature what I'm wearing on a daily basis, because some of you go crazy and ask me if I've been nude for days if I don't post. I will create these kinds of sets featuring different items on a weekly basis, as they are a bit more time consuming. Remember, sometimes it IS fun to dig into the closet and recreate your look! :)

What I Wore Today! (My Happy New Year's Post + Updates!!)

2010-01-01T19:36:00.000-08:00

New Year, New Thoughts!

I thought to myself about what I could possibly contribute to you, the loyal followers of J.Crew clothing in 2010. I wanted to really create some really neat sets on a daily basis, but realize many of us do not have unlimited access to everything that jcrew makes, in every color, every style. That's OK!

In 2010, I'm going to start making sets with the same ideas, just maybe interchanging the shirt to be worn with, etc. I may consider bringing back some old sets, and mixing it with something new. I think this will work better for everyone, as I am clearly taking too much time deciding what to wear, then hearing others groan about how. they. missed. that. shirt. I know how you feel, believe me.

Since some of the items I polyvore, I also have for sale, if you see something you like, I will offer you, my loyal readers, free usps 2-3 day shipping if the transaction is paid for via paypal. It's very simple. I send a paypal email, a DETAILED (make sure your seller always does this) invoice with what you're getting, and you point, click and pay. Tracking # is always sent as a confirmation. I also discount for multiple items purchased. Happy buyers are happy repeat buyers, so I always strive to put my customers first with the best possible customer service.
Ok, enough New Year's babbling from this corner of the world, enjoy the set, featuring the Tivoli cardigan.

Happy New Year, may 2010 be a year of style and the year we all exercise the self control to spend less, save more, and become less of the shopping monsters we were in 2009!

PS- Do you like the new colors? I decided to the leave the blues/grays for 2009.

What I Wore Today....

2009-12-30T10:26:00.000-08:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women's sweaters - merino - Keaton tuxedo cardigan - J.Crew, $90
Women jackets & tops Antiqued-gold sequin tank, $400
J.Crew - Vintage slim jean in worn-in wash, $98
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

I woke up feeling like it's getting a little close to New Years, so I better get my sparkle going, otherwise I won't be able to pull it off, when it's like, you know, March. Haha.

My store had one last Keaton Tux Cardigan, albeit in an XS, and it's fitted, I took it because I don't think I can find a small at this point. I really like it. I never went for the tux look because I never had anywhere to go. I also contemplated the tux blazer, which is on sale right now, but how many instances will I want to wear tux jacket? Really, only during the holidays, and even then, I don't need another dark blazer, unless it's something super cool, like the Bella Jacket.

I got my sparkle on, with one of my favorite collection pieces, the J.Crew Antiqued Sequin tank top, which runs a little big, even though it's a 0. It's from last year, I believe and I got it on sale. There are several variations of this tank, from the Bergen (which I have for sale, nwt) and the browner version, which is, yikes, $500. I think I got mine at the FS when deals were deals at jcrew.com.

Vintage slim fit jeans, black patent ballet flats from Cole Hahn, and a black scarf...

It's lunch with clients days, so I have to dress sparkly to fit my equally sparkling personality!

Happy New Year!

PS- What I'm wearing for New Years Eve? Pajamas. Yup, I party hard like that!

What I Wore Today!

2009-12-28T23:23:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
J Crew styling- marled wool cardigan and cami, $23
J.Crew - Vintage slim jean in worn-in wash, $98
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Uptown Tote - Leather Bags - Women - JCrew.com
Wedding Rings | Antique Diamond Platinum Wedding Band | New York..., $950

Once in a while, I get tired of J.Crew. Why, why, why, how, how, how, can anyone be sick of their favorite store? Well, for one, I get tired of justifying buying $50 tees that I don't LOVE, but I do anyway, because frankly, it's new, I don't have it, and yeah, it looks like everything else I own, but it's got a TAG I CAN SNAP OFF and make that ultra cool sound that says, yup, your day is going to be better if you wear something new.

Well, during one of my "not feeling so hot about jcrew and their bland color palette" moods, I explored. How far did I go? Well, I searched the Gap. I was in dire need of some holiday color. Or something cute. I don't care. Give me something I can wear, it doesn't even have to say jcrew! Gap had TONS of holiday plaid. I love holiday plaids, with bright yellows, bright blues, bright Christmas colors. Greens, and Purples. Skittles, taste the rainbow. But, Gap is Gap and they didn't have much that dazzled me. I went to BR, and same old, same old, stuff is a repeat of every other season, with some new stuff, but I don't really follow their lines, so I wasn't aching for anything they had.

Forever21. I have been laughing about this store for YEARS now. It's like they took over the Wet Seal (remember this store??), and the name cracks me up. I remember how I was at 21, and although I was a newbie in a very important field, I was unsure of myself, playing a grown up, in a child's body. I remember having to try to prove myself at every turn, wondering why no one would take me seriously. So, 21, although my skin was like a baby's ass, and I was 5 lbs thinner, and I could legally drink and gamble, I would never want to literally be Forever 21. Oh, and I didn't have any money, which is why this store is attractive to those looking to stay stylish and not go broke right? I've been in like once, for 10 seconds and would crack up at the quality of the clothing. This store carries what I like to term "disposable clothing". By the time you wear it once, it's usually out of style and you dispose of it.

Maybe it was the Parisian theme, or maybe it was because I was longing for something that was childish, cute, and respectable at the same time. I saw this online, and it struck me that for $14, I could own this, and buy 2 more as gifts and still feel good about myself. Pretty cool. So, I rocked a couple of Xmas parties with this outfit and everyone thought it looked so cute. Ohhhh, snap, that's because it was.

Paired with my chunky hunky marled cardigan, vintage slim jeans, and my red/black check man scarf, I was ready to hit the town....

What I Wore to Work Today!

2009-12-28T19:27:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
J. Crew - Black Cashmere Keepsake Cardigan, $188
Perfect-fit metallic twinkle tank - J.Crew, $30
Cropped ripstop cargo pant - Women's Pants - J.Crew, $70
Tory Burch Reva patent leather flats, $195
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295

I guess from seeing all the previews of Spring 2010 I need to get in gear from some military looks. But since I'm secretly a princess that doesn't like to get dirty, I'm going to have to mix lots of girl + cashmere + silks to pull it off. At the store, there are a lot of cargos, so I finally threw in the towel and got some cargo pants. I really dont like the camoflauge look, but I don't mind mixing in a few things I already have to...you know, go with the fashion flow.

I got the keepsake cardigan online, and wore a lighter gray favorite fit tank, my striped brown scarf, which is a nice brown/cream color, pearls and black ballet patent flats. It's amazing how much a nice scarf keeps you warm and stylish.

Overall, I am proud of these pants. They've gotten a few wears, and nothing says, hey, I'm the right size for you, like j.crew rip stop CROP cargo pants. Crop = perfect length for the shorties!

What I Wore on Christmas!

2009-12-26T18:41:00.000-08:00

What I Wore on Christmas! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
J.Crew - Slub cotton beaded-reindeer tee, $48
Women dream Dream open cardigan, $138
Women vintage slim Distressed vintage slim jean, $135
Uptown Tote - Leather Bags - Women - JCrew.com
Selima For J.Crew Zia Sunglasses - Accessories - Women - JCrew.com

I love Christmas. Not so much because I like getting gifts, although this year was all about the cool gifts: Nespresso pods for my new Nespresso. Side note: my bf bought me a Nespresso machine. It was pricey at $350 at Williams Sonoma, I have to admit. I don't think I've ever wanted something so domestic and expensive at the same time- crazy because I don't think twice about that and clothing. Anyway, it turns out to be like 50 cents per pod, which is crazy cheap, because starbucks will charge you $4 for a cappuccino. So, 100 uses will just about break even. The best part is, every morning my bf will bring me my nonfat, double shot, extra dry with one sugar in the raw cappuccino, hot and pronto. He loves playing barista and I love playing customer. He got this for me in November when it started getting cooler and I was not in the mood to drink a cold Starbucks double shot in a can.

My sister got me 200 pods for Xmas, and I love her for it. I also got gift cards, cash, etc. It was awesome.

The BEST part was what I got everyone. That, to me, is the best best best part of Xmas. I got my sister some J.Crew, my 4 1/2 year old niece a crap load of Calico Critters (let's hope my almost 1 year old nephew doesn't swallow one of the 1000 pieces it came in and craps out a plastic plate), and some Disneyland tix for my brother and his gf. Not going to run off all the gifts I gave, but everyone seemed stoked. :)

My Xmas outfit was the reindeer tee. I decided I had to wear this sparkly number for the big day, along with my super warm J.Crew Dream Open Cardigan, Red/Black checked scarf and my ripped jeans, which my mom said, you need to throw those out, they're ripped...haha. Mom, they're specially ripped. I bought them that way.

What a great day, we all had a good time and there were laughs to be shared by all.

What I Wore Today!

2009-12-26T18:30:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
Women tanks & camis Solid washed favorite tank, $17
Chunky star cable popover in h. charcoal, $128
Cropped ripstop cargo pant - Women's Pants - J.Crew, $70
Women's Handbags - Totes & Clutches, Purses & Bags - J.Crew, $295
JCrew-Merino basket-weave scarf (snow), $50

Sometimes it gets cold in Southern California. Hate us, but it's like 50 degrees and the heater in my house is cranked up, and we're doing some serious bundling up! Because it hardly ever gets this cold, I am not used to dressing fashionably without looking like a bulky little snow-woman.

I fished out my J.Crew Chunky Star Cable Popover Sweater. This sweater fulfills its long long name. It's super warm and with a favorite fit tank top underneath it, it's perfect. The scarf is offwhite, and keeps the cold from really getting to me. The pants are the cropped rip stop cargo pants in the blanched almond (for $29.99 and 20% off, I got another pair as a back up, and the warm clove, too). Threw on my Uggs, which I used to think were short for Ugg-ly, but after running through a couple of airports, I realized these are a God send. I love them and I love my less fashionable sister (haha, I'm dead if she sees this) for buying them for me on my birthday.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and stayed warm and fashionable for the day!

What I Wore Today....

2009-11-05T10:36:00.000-08:00

What I Wore to Work Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Items in this set:
J Crew pants, $80
J Crew sweater, $62
J Crew blouse, $98
Tory Burch flats, $195
J Crew bag, $295

I'm kind of digging the new polyvore re-do of their site. Now it tells you what the item is, how much it costs, etc. Saves a lot of wear and tear on me trying to figure all that out- thanks Polyvore, you're like a trust cup of coffee in the morning.

I've been MIA for a few days- according to my blog, I've been nude for, oh, let's say 5 days? I guess I've had a rehash of older styles I've created, and rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, I just wear it quietly without blogging.

Today, I took a little old with a little new. I can't say that I've gone gaga over the new stuff at jcrew. I don't like to harp on any company and their style team, but I'm thinking this year is a bit...drab and uninspiring. There, I said it.

So, with a little bit of creativity, I got out my navy cotton Jackie cardigan, my black Minnies (I literally live in these on my fat days), and my J.Crew Vita Metallic Cami in navy that I think I got in last year's winter sale. I didn't wear it until now because I didn't love the Simone cardigan it was paired with, so it's been dangling on a hanger in my closet, waiting to be worn and loved. Today, it got it's shot.

I grabbed my new aran silver metallic scarf to balance it off- warm and very sparkly and threw on my usuals: opera pearls, black patent flats, j.crew uptown tote, ring and watch. Oh, and my Jackie O shades.

What I Wore Today....

2009-10-29T10:59:00.000-07:00

What I Wore to Work Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Sometimes, it's all about taking what's comfortable inside your closet and wearing it. Today, I dug and found my J.Crew Femme Cashmere Sweater in navy that is from the Fall 2008 line. It's ladylike, and looks more like a tunic, more than just a throwover sweater. I paired it with my blue jeans (Banana Republic jeans won me over today), and decked it out with my new J.Crew jersey stripe scarf in brown/tan that one of my good friends bought me for my birthday last month. She also got me the J.Crew Wool Herringbone Bucket hat in the butterscotch color, which I haven't worn yet because it hasn't been rainy or THAT cold yet. But I love it, nonetheless, even if it's sitting brand new in the packaging still! :)

Tossed my pearls on, my ballet patent flats (Cole Hahn, Nike Air, Ballet Patent Flats in Chocolate Brown- shhhh, no one knows they are that comfortable!), my J.Crew Belle Satchel in Pebble, and I am comfortable and cozy on my way to work!

What I Wore Today!

2009-10-25T08:51:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

This was Friday's outfit- which was tossed together in a hurry. When I was getting ready, I made it easy on myself and thought, what color would I like to wear? Putty Friday came to mind, so it stuck, like putty. Haha.

I decided to pull 3 things from my closet that were close in color, yet distant in texture. I came up with the J.Crew Cable Cardigan in Putty (cashmere, yum), and then the Quinn Cami in pale almond (has some gold in it, very subtle rich sheen to it), and my cords, which I think were a warn sandlewood, if not a light acorn brown color).

It's fun wearing monochromatic colors. I think sometimes it throws people off, because it's normal to offset what you're wearing with contrasting colors (if you're brave and don't care like me. I'm in a 2 person office, and the other person better know what's best for him and not make a peep about what I decided to march in with this morning), or something plain that goes unnoticed (boring), but it does take some guts to pair up some colors that are close enough, to look stylish, yet daring!

What I Wore Today....

2009-10-22T11:21:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Just when I thought I was done with frilly tops...Evie shows up. I had also wanted to try the streamers cami, but they really weren't for me. The streamers cami seemed to run a bit longer, and I wasn't really interested in sizing down to a 0 to try to get it to fit. So I kept the simple Evie, which is in the violet stone color. It's pretty, rich in color and I thought, wouldn't that look terrific with my honey glaze schoolgirl cardigan (cashmere) from last year? Some items are perfect when they go on final sale- the cardi was one of them!

Paired with my Ecru colored cords from last year (cords or my staple when it gets colder, and I love that they're a different color, other than my blue and black jeans. I do have a lot of cords and my most recent color was picked up at the outlet- I think it's some heather cypress color.

Black patent ballet flats and my trusty J.Crew Belle Satchel, my j.crew opera pearls, and think I did pretty well for not planning my outfit in advance.

What I Wore Today....

2009-10-21T10:57:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Feeling pumpkin-y good today. Just when I think I'm over the ruffles, I reach for more. Like you can't just have one ruffle outfit each week. So this is a really pretty rust color, the J.Crew Ruffle Celosia Cardigan (bistro orange, I believe). I found my favorite tank in navy, my gray cords from last year and I was off to work on a rather cool day- 60's. The colors are nice together- very pleasant. Fall is definitely my favorite season of the year...

What I wore to work today!

2009-10-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

What I Wore to Work! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I woke up this morning thinking that I missed the items from the past seasons...I miss the sparkles and the preppy nature of the old collection. Maybe because I like the stuffy and snooty look? I don't know. So, I dug (not too far), and found the J.Crew Silk Neck-tie Tank in Beige/Champagne (the pic shows a diff color, couldn't find the right stock photo), and my Dream Sparkle Argyle Cardigan from last Fall 2008. Maybe I'm spoiled with the best of the best, but I can't really see myself owning too many more forever-halfway-to-the-floor-thin cardigans, or buying more of the same colors when I don't even wear the ones I have. The cardi was $40 from last year's sale and the silk neck tie cami was $15. I feel like I just did a impromptu, Design on a Dime informercial. The beiges from the tank and the cardigan blend together almost perfectly.

Paired with my toothpick jeans in midnight wash, my standard black ballet patent flats, and my j.crew uptown tote in pewter, I was ready for work!

What I wore to work today!

2009-10-20T11:15:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I love the Marl Sweater Coat. I really do. It's what I call a California coat, because in Southern California, it rare that it gets so cold that you need a double serge, double thinsulate, double heating system in your jacket. Once in a full moon, I will grab a puffer, like when it hits 60 degrees...haha. We're spoiled out here.

I paired my Marl with the J.Crew Frances Ruffle Blouse in Shadow and my black Minnies and black patent ballet flats. Took my J.Crew Opera strand pearls and tripled them up so that they worked more like a choker.

If you get a chance to get the Marl, I'm sure you'll be happy. I could live in this sweater coat for days!

What I wore to work today!

2009-10-08T11:31:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

2 days ago...I actually got the store version of the Anton, same Anton, but the color was the Heather Cypress, which is more of a pea-green color. I do love it because I was looking for something other than a Jackie Cardigan, or a Cashmere Tee, etc.

I have an arm full (yes, arm full) of the tissue turtlenecks from last season's sale (at like $10 each), so I'm starting to bring them out again. Some things are just good to have on hand, because as one of my friend's with a baby says "tissue turtlenecks are exactly what eventually becomes of them...tissues" Oh kids, love them, but they do destroy most of the cool clothes. I heard they even destroy inexpensive ones. I may have to figure out a way to scotchguard myself when it's my turn. Or just move my closet to work so that they will be far, far away from my clothing.

I do love my toothpick jeans in the black resin rinse. LOVE. I have never been a fan of black jeans, but these are the blackest of the black jeans and as long as you have someone in your household that won't fade them (see, I don't touch laundry. It's an agreement I have w/the bf), you will love them for a long time.

Pulled out the mohair scarf from last season (managed to score these in every color too- I'm kind of a Rainbow Bright like that)...so it came in handy on a rather cool day.

What I wore to work today!

2009-10-08T11:25:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

OK- this is yesterday's post. I threw this together in a jiffy because I was running a bit late- it's the J.Crew Silvie Dress from Fall 2008, mine is the store's version in Heather Charcoal (darker than the light gray seen in the pic). Paired with the J.Crew Victoria Cami in Navy, triple stranded Opera length Pearls and I was ready to run.

The collar of the Victoria looks great under sweater dresses. As it gets colder, I try to dress up the cashmere and wool dresses, etc, to give it some more life. I used to just wear the dresses plain, with a scarf and pearls, but I've found that the collars to some of the Victorias, Frances, and Elizabeth halter/camis are just too darling to pass up. Plus, get some more wear out of them! In warmer weather, I'll just wear the camis under a cashmere/merino cardigan + pants/skirts.

What I wore to work today!

2009-10-08T11:18:00.001-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Sometimes, it just WORKS for me in the morning-(keep in mind, 75% of the time, it doesn't!)So, I'm feeling a little bit like a fatty this morning, so I decided the toothpick jeans weren't going to be friends with me, but my Minnies were calling my name. I love these- they're black, they're stretchy, they don't lose their shape, and they shamelessly look good on you 30 days out of the month. Really, they do. So grab a pair, I sized down because I think they run a bit bigger (Ok, J.Crew, if you say I'm a 0 on a fat day, I'll take it and run with it).

Another favorite is my Twisted Slub Cotton Henley- in gray. It's made from this really cool Japanese cotton, stretchy, sheer and very 9-5 pm cool. In fact, I threw on my opera length pearls (which I think every girl out there should own- unless I'm wearing something with a decorated collar, I will sport these every day!), double stranded them, and tossed on my Dream Shawl Cardigan to go with it.

I'm going to say I am warm, comfortable and don't look like I just got out of a log cabin. Give it a try!

What I Wore Today....

2009-10-05T15:12:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

So I ordered this J.Crew Grand Corsage Top in a offwhite color in size 2, and guess what, J.Crew sent me a 4. So what did I do? I ripped off the tags in a rush, and threw it on. Good thing it fit..a little billowy, but whatever, I will always wear a cardigan with it since it's so darn sheer. (Hey world, I'm wearing a white bra today...but you knew that already!)

I wore this w/the J.Crew V-neck Merino Microstripe Cardigan from Fall 2009, which I love because this grand corsage needs a v-neck in order to show off this loveliness. Makes me feel like I'm at a party on a Monday morning.

Paired with J.Crew Cafe Capri's in British Khaki (with a skinny chalk colored belt) and the most incredibly comfortable brown patent ballet flats from Cole Haan (w/Nike Air technology, yo). They're brown shiny patent, and they're absolutely gorgeous!

What I Wore Today....

2009-09-30T11:58:00.000-07:00

What I wore today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

It's like being queen for the day...I just love this v-neck- J.Crew Slub Cotton Imperial Tee. It fits a bit bigger, so I sized down to an xs. I wore it with FiFi Merino Cardigan in black, which I love, because of the girlish ruffles. Fifi is perfect- Size small, because I don't like my cardigans too tight. I also pulled out of my closet, the black felted mini skirt from last year (staples, ladies, this is a staple item)- which kinda looks like the bistro skirt from this season- hey, black is black and a mini is a mini...

The ombre scarf is another must have. I love wearing this scarf because it's silky and purple. You can't really go wrong. I've paired it with saffron, yellows, oranges and I'll tell you what...it's a keeper!

What I Wore Today!

2009-09-28T22:35:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

So you're looking to glam up your wardrobe a bit...but not have to revamp the whole thing. It's so easy. Invest this cute top (I have the black one- black on black sequins). Wear a white button up shirt underneath, grab some old blue jeans and make what was once old...new again.

It's kind of a fun look, and with the right simple accessories, you can really put some elegance into your look with not a whole lot of effort.

I love my J.Crew Belle Satchel. It holds just the same amount of stuff that my J.Crew Uptown Tote holds and it's shiny, so I can get away with carrying an offwhite purse, without the look and feel of a little old lady. Not old like any of us, but old...like our mom's and grannies...haha. I have one listed, so get one before it's gone (copy and paste the link):

http://shop.ebay.com/natedac/m.html?_nkw=belle&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=0

What I wore today...

2009-09-22T21:23:00.000-07:00

What I wore today... by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I am so ready for it to get cold. How ready? I crank my A/C in the office down to 68.5 degrees. It would be 55 by choice if I could get it lower, and then I can justify wearing a snow coat to work in California. Don't get me wrong, I'm horrid in the cold when it comes time to winter, and I'm crying like a baby because it's 60 in So Cali.

This is the J.Crew Fleur de lis Cardigan. I hesitated keeping this because of the fact that I have so many cardigans, but I was sold on the fleur de lis design. I must really miss Fall 2007!

This runs a little big, so I sized down and felt monochromatic clothing would serve it well. Black tissue turtleneck with the j.crew black resin rinse toothpick jeans. I do love these jeans. Because I'm in love with my toothpicks this season, I've found no reason to ever click on the pants/denim/cords button on the jcrew site. I also have these in the midnight wash and think they're fabulous.

The color of this cardi is driftwood, which is a dark straw color, and the jewels just make you feel a bit fancier. Minimal jewelry because it already comes with so much bling.

What I Wore Today....

2009-09-16T11:40:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

So...it's officially Fall. Which means, I'm done wearing all the loud bright colors of summer...bring on the muted rich tones of the season! The J.Crew Eyelash Lace Cami/Tank is every bit of lovely and romantic. The best part about this top is the color, which is a tan/taupe color that went really well with my snow colored cashmere cardigan, black minnie pants and black patent flats. I can totally imagine wearing this with some dark greens, deep aubergine, dark purples, navy...and I'm sure it would look really stunning with cords and heels. A very versatile top.

I also love my J.Crew Opera Length Pearls. Talk about a piece I wear every day. I'm not so into the costume jewelry myself (because where would I start and where would it end??), but I like certain static pieces that are timeless. I double twist this strand to make it a double strand, but when I'm sporting my Frances Camis, I triple strand them so that it is more like a loose choker.

This is one of those pretty tops that I'm sure will get plenty of wear down the road! It fits true to size- I opted for a size 2, because that was the only one left- lucky me it worked for me! :)

What I wore to work today!

2009-09-08T12:11:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

OK- so sometimes, I feel blah. Why? Because I stuffed myself with too many desserts, good food and found no time (MADE no time) to go workout. So, come Tuesday morning after a long weekend, I'm not in the mood for toothpick jeans that snicker at me when I try to pull them on. Second skin on a hot day when I'm feeling tubby, just doesn't work.

So, feeling my lumberjack best, I threw together this chambray shirt (which has the prettiest sheen), my golden hickory capri's, ($20 at jcrew now), and my man scarf (also from jcrew), I was good to go.

How do I feel? Pretty. Boyish pretty. Sometimes a girl just needs a break from girl clothes. Believe me, this is one cool outfit. I love it!

What I Wore To Work Today!

2009-08-31T21:17:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

This tee is every bit of wonderful. No false advertising here! It's softer than soft cotton and the rose looks oh so delicate in the white trim. It's a dry clean only. It became one of the first casualties to my bf throwing it into the machine. But when your laundry is done/folded each week for you, you tend to overlook the minor things like your favorite shirt being destroyed. Haha.

Paired with the J.Crew Pointelle Cardigan, J.Crew Spectator Peep Toe Pumps and the J.Crew Toothpick Jeans and J.Crew Uptown Tote in Dusty Rose...I was all rosey and ready to go to work today!

What I wore to work today!

2009-08-30T00:41:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Every Fall, I wait and watch for the cool stuff to appear. Seeing that I have the Bella Herringbone in Charcoal, the Velvet Ecole in Tawny Olive (love), the J.Crew Lexington's in black and gray, and who knows how many canvas-esque jackets that were too cute to pass up...I did not fall in love with the Eden. Sorry, it was too bulky. Plus, my bf always tells me he doesn't love my Bella (what does he know, he's a boy), but when he saw the Schoolboy blazer, he was all over it like flies on poop. So, I kept it, even though it's now 90 degrees consistently in So Cal. I saw this in the navy (which was my first pick, but all the people in the store said get the charcoal one), and really liked it, but they were right- a little too much Thirsten Howell the Third. You could have thrown a captain's hat on me and given me a yacht to set sail for a 3 hour tour.

So, the charcoal won. Since it's the main piece, I think giving it some plain items to go with it would totally serve it some justice. It's definitely one of those pieces, like the Bella and the Ecole that I would keep for several years (or more).

Missed out on the Ecole? I have several more of these lovelies in the smaller sizes:

What I wore to work today!

2009-08-30T00:32:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Felt a bit overwhelmed today, so I decided to....SEIZE THE DAY. Yup, said to hell with the things I cannot change and worked with the things I had control over. Like my wardrobe...haha. Sometimes my wardrobe tackles me and it takes forever for me to get dressed. Sometimes life gets daunting. Here's my advice for the day: Big picture, and baby steps. I truly live by these words.

So, the J.Crew Jakarta Cardigan. Love this. It goes well with dark slate, honey glaze, golds, blue jeans...the print gets a double take, because the pattern is truly mesmerizing. I'm quite hypnotic like that! Haha. So, still have it in a few skirts, shorts, and cardi's- if you like prints (and this fall 2009 seems to be lacking in cool prints), this one's for you, kid...

Seize the tee shirt, and you'll be able to "seize the day"! The chiffon tape tee that everyone had to have, don't let it get away!

Want the happy yellow tote that is filled with sunshine and all bits of goodness?

What I wore to work today!

2009-08-30T00:25:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Feeling blah? Maybe you need some green and gold in your life! I love the pairing of rich colors, I guess it's because it makes you feel happy for what you do have in life. But really, we must remember to be thankful for what we do have!

Several times a year, our family does Thanksgiving. Sounds crazy, right? It started this year when we were done with the Birthday's, Anniversary's, etc, and we thought, why is this delicious meal only done in November? So...we divided the duties, and made Thanksgiving in March. It was wonderful and good. So good, we did it like 2 more times- I know, we are the envy of most people.:P

This is the J.Crew antiqued sequin gold tank, and is every bit as cool as it looks. I also have the dress version, which I don't know if I will ever get to go somewhere cool to wear it to...maybe to Vegas, we'll see. The J.Crew Cashmere Cardi is wonderfully colored, and of course, the Belle Satchel in Pebble. Got 1 left, and it truly is the polished bag of the season:

What I Wore Today....

2009-08-27T12:07:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I was a bit hesitant to get this cashmere croquet cardigan, but, what the hell. I did. I'm kind of glad I did. It's a Chanel-esque look without the weight of a jacket. It's thick, so you know it will keep you warm. Especially when it is 90 degrees in So Cal, but a breezy 70 in the office. I paired this with toothpick jeans in black resin rinse (OMG, LOVE these), and my normal accessories. I'm pretty much vibrant today, which is good because my allergies are making me feel pretty lousy (thus, the bright happy colors!).

If you get a chance, size up in this, and make it part of your collection.

Oh, speaking of which, this is a collection item, which makes me love it that much more!

What I wore to work today!

2009-08-22T16:09:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I'm going to call this the "If I could..." post. If I could buy all the Frances cami's in my size, I would. In every color. :P This is how much I love this top. The deep rose is my newest addition (own the geo, thinking I need the yellow, and ivory one- as well as the herringbone print one). Crazy, yes I am....especially about the Frances cami!

I paired this with the Minnie pants. Now, if I decide to get two things this season, I'm going to say it's the Minnie pants. I'm a 0-2, although in the Cafe Capri's, I'm a Petite 4, so I got this in a 0. I haven't worked out in 2-3 weeks, but these pants will lie and tell you I'm on a strict workout routine, coupled with my celebrity chef that makes me low-cal, low-fat, low-carb meals. When I bought this top in the Deep Rose, I found myself thinking how perfect it would look with the Minnie's in the gray. Black or ivory cashmere cardi to pair it off.

I'm finding that j.crew sizing is running a bit differently. Whereas I normally wear a 2, I can squish myself comfortably into a 0. My mirror does tell me something different though!

What I wore to work today!

2009-08-22T15:54:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

2 years ago, J.Crew rolled out a lot of fantastic items. It was more of a "royalty" theme, with crowns, and rich jeweled tones, deep purples, greens, grays, rich, rich colors. I loved every piece and I'm pretty sure my closet has the best of the best. To recreate the same look, I stuck to a lot of basics I already have. You will see a lot of reoccuring themed items that I continually use: J.Crew Uptown Tote in Light Pewter, J.Crew High Heel in patent black, Sunglasses, Raymond Weil watch, J.Crew Opera length pearl necklace, Patent Black Flats, but it's because I'm boring like that. I like to stick with what works and occassionally, I'll go out on a limb and buy things that I end up returning because I'm thinking, some colors/styles are not for me.

For one, I am an J.Crew Uptown Tote girl. It's roomy, it's stylish and it's not too frilly. I can't do frilly. Light Pewter is my Fall pick, but I also own the tote in navy, white, metallic crackle silver, and God knows what else is stuffed in my closet.

Secondly, shoes. Don't get me wrong. I have tons of shoes- just that I wear the same ones all the time. Black or brown always work for me, and I make sure they're comfortable. At 30, going on 31, I'm not really trying to score a trip to the podiatrist so that he can tell me I will need bunion surgery one day.

Thirdly, I am a scarf girl. Often times, the scarf will make the outfit because of the extra added colors. Sometimes I feel guilty for buying more, but that goes away really quickly when I see how awesome I look.

Ok- back to this outfit. The Imperial Tee is just royally cool. Toss the Ombre Scarf in Purple on, high heel denim jeans and you've got yourself one cool outfit!

What I wore to work today!

2009-08-22T15:45:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Sometimes I start polyvoring, and I find that it actually encourages me to go back to the store to look for something I'm lacking. This time, I found it in the Men's Section. This boiled wool scarf is cool. How cool? Well, I'm not much of a "men's wear" type of girl. So you won't find me with a lumber shirt, half tucked, posing with one leg on a wooden crate at any j.crew. Sometimes I think the look looks good in the catalog, but really, how many of us are 6 feet tall and rail thin, with perfect hair and make up? Not in my life. But that's ok. I will make due with what I have. So. The scarf. Really a nice piece that looks really cool with the J.Crew Tissue Beaded Medallion Tee in Dark Slate and Cafe Capri's in Golden Hickory. It's still August, so there will be many more warm months in So Cali. At $20/pair, these capri's are a steal.

The black high heels give it a polished look, and I'm thinking I may even get a Timex for fun. It's a bit boyish, but the heels and jeweled tee certainly give it the perfect girlish balance!

What I wore to work today!

2009-08-22T15:30:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I'm baaaaaack! Thank you for your kind messages while I was away. Busy, busy, but found a warm Saturday afternoon to post a blog. So, Fall 2009 rollout #2 has just occurred. Once my excitement died down, I went into my closet to see what I didn't have already. Warm Maize heels? Nope. Anton in black? Nope. Really trying hard not to overdo it this season, although I can just envision my bf rolling his eyes.

What I love about this outfit. Yellow's (Citron, ambers, etc) ALWAYS go well with gray. What I'm not finding this season is too many novelty tee's, like the trusty zebra. I'm kind of a novelty person- I have enough blank boring tees that never need to be replaced because they only get so much wear (i,e, under sweaters, under hoodies, undershirts) The sequin work on this is really special. I have XS, M and Large left, so let me know. And everyone has white jeans. The Anton fits really, really, snug. Size up. Also, size up on the Zebra tee, as this is a thicker cotton and tends to run smaller.

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-29T11:06:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Oh....total coolness! I always size down in v-necks (rarely wear them because I feel they're too low cut for conservative me...), but this is cool. Light pewter print with 3 rhinestones tacked onto the printed crown. I haven't even read the shirt, but did noticed that it said "Fresh Persimmons" upside down when I glanced down earlier. Not sure what persimmons have to do with royal looking crowns, but it's cute, nonetheless. I wore my golden cypress merino Portland cardigan, toothpick jeans, and was ready to roll out of the house, feeling and looking pretty spiffy.

A fun look for a serious Weds!

What I Wore Today!

2009-07-22T20:27:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Since I am a major slow poke at doing dry cleaning (I have no idea how long my champagne rose chiffon tee or black rose chiffon tee has been sitting in the bag, waiting to be professionally cleaned...), I felt the need to break out my new white rose chiffon tee. I got dressed in a major rush (a first), and went with the basic private school look again. Paired with my navy Jackie cardigan, I was ready to go!

I have a few more of these lovely tees (white, pewter, natural and pink)- so many compliments, one of my favorites being "wow, what a cool shirt!", from someone I know who is equally, if not more stylish than me. I hope you all have gotten one too- this is definitely the season's must have.

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/natedac?_nkw=j.crew+rose+chiffon&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=0

Wake up, smell the roses. Life's too short to be so serious. Seriously! :)

Got A Sweet Tooth?

2009-07-21T11:43:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Sometimes, I'm just in the mood for something sweet. I love these tees- they have some simple embellishments that make it extra fancy and give it that special "umph" your outfit may be lacking. Perfect for the "I'm going into Fall fashions now" look.

It's hard to put my finger on which is my favorite one. Because they're two toned, I find it easy to dress it up/down, depending on where I'm going. I created 4 easy to wear outfits, because you never know when I'm in the mood for Mr. Smith's mints, Licorice Bits, or just some Rose Balm!

I have a few left in select sizes! Email me and we'll send one to you for $40 shipped. The only way to sweeten your mood without your teeth falling out. Dentist friendly. :)

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/natedac?_nkw=candy&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=0

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

What I wore today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Oh...the J.Crew Leopard Cardigan. Yeah, I really loved this, but was torn about getting it because it's coloring was very similar to the python print (have this) and the alligator print (didn't love this). Anyhoo, paired with the Zoey tank in Jasmine (the perfect shiny layering piece- I think I have a 4 and 8 listed on ebay), and white jeans, I was off to work in style.

One thing you may see as a reoccurring theme in my polyvore sets is the J.Crew Opera Strand of Pearls. Years ago, I got a very lovely single strand from Mikimoto, which I cherish dearly...except J.Crew styles everything with layered jewelry. I tried pretty hard not to give into having to buy J.Crew specific pearls because I saw that Macy's would have pretty good sales, etc. But the quality of $500 double stranded pearls at Macy's doesn't compare to the consistently smooth pears of J.Crew. So, I am happy to say, if you're looking for a good strand at a relatively comparable price, try out the Opera strand.

What I wore today...

2009-07-14T23:23:00.000-07:00

What I wore today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Sometimes, the colors your wear will define your mood. I used to be afraid of colors, sticking with darker colors, but I found wearing brighter brights can really cheer you up (not to mention the others around you!) I'm finding that I really love these rosette chiffon belts, and that they really give the outfit the perfect yipppppeee! of color.

What I'm wearing this weekend....

2009-07-14T23:08:00.000-07:00

What I wore today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

It's like Michael Jackson's song...it don't matter if you're black or white. Yup, I got invited to a black/white themed party in Santa Barbara this weekend- much of me toyed with the idea of going in a white dress, but then I get the dreaded barrage of "why aren't you married yet" questions...and I sold my island eyelet dress this morning, so scratch that.

I found the j.crew sanur dress in black and thought, ok, this better work, because the twisted strap jersey dress had this horrible plastic ribbing that was just tearing up my skin- so I dug up my chiffon ribbon belt, a cashmere cardigan in snow and I'm off to the races.

Should be somewhat cooler along the coastline, so that's where the cashmere comes in. I think the chiffon belt adds a nice feminine touch to the outfit, so I decided to keep the other color belts for when I wear jeans + tees.

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-12T23:22:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

W by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Thinking aloud here...summer has just So Cali, and I'm trying to figure out what will fit the mood, come Monday morning. The Vintage Violet Cardigan will probably win out- with the citron Joelle Cami (I love these!). Second place is the J.Crew Jakarta Cardigan w/the Warm Maize Bermudas. Third place, the Watercolor Floral Skirt, my happy medium when I need that extra push...perhaps on Wednesday, Hump Day!

What I REALLY wore to work today!

2009-07-10T11:39:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Scratch yesterday's planned outfit...couldn't pull it off when I realized how warm it was going to be today...like low 80's. (I know, I'm sorry for all of you experiencing global warming in your part of the world, menopausal hot flashes, broken A/C's...). Anyhoo...Yup, I got it. The J.Crew Rolling Ruffles Tank in White. I figured it was going to be sell out, so I scooped one up on day and kept it. I have this in every color, and so far, it's worked well with all the J.Crew Merino Portland long cardigans. I think I have enough long cardis for now...any longer than the Portland Cardi, and it might be called a Car Coat for me. The Portland hits at mid-thigh, and the color today is navy. I wore it with my cafe capris and waaaalaah! My insta-outfit of the day!

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-09T20:19:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Planning out my outfit a day ahead is supposed to save me time, right? Ha! I think it saves me time so I have time to tool around my place until I feel like I'm abusing my powers as being my own boss. But, I have to admit, I feel like a million bucks when I show up...and hopefully I look it too. One time, I was at a restaurant during lunch and a really old guy came up to me and told me how pretty I was. So I guess all this prep work does pay off to people who are clearly losing their vision.

On to the clothing...this J.Crew Leopard Sequin Cardigan is ridiculous. Retailing at $350, I waited until it hit about 2 markdowns before buying it. The verdict? It's one of those cardigans that really didn't get much play, probably because of the retail price. But when you see the details on it, your jaw just drops! Who, in their right mind, would sit there for hours/days/weeks sewing on all this iridescent sequins? Well, someone did, and boy did they do a great job. The print underneath is the leopard print in gray, but the sequins will make it appear somewhat light greenish, in real life. Paired with my J.Crew Joelle Cami in navy, this will make for a nice contrast.

It's Friday tomorrow...so wear something special to celebrate the fact that there are two more days until Monday! :)

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-08T21:16:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

How divine is this J.Crew Beaded Chiffon Glisse Cami Top? The sequin detail on this is just amazing, as if you were wearing a bunch of princess jewelry. For having so many jewels on it, it's rather lightweight, silky and the perfect top for a nice warm day. The glitter and glitz decorates the v-neckline, with spaghetti straps. I added the J.Crew Golden Cypress Merino Cardigan for some warmth and color. Flared jeans, and my trusty J.Crew Belle Satchel in Pebble.

When buying clothes for myself, I really try picking the Black Label Collection pieces because I find them so interesting and full of personality. They may be a bit pricier (I wait for the mark downs!), but they are clothing to be cherished for years to come. One can have only so many perfect fit tees, tanks and khakis!

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-08T11:28:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Feeling zoo-rific today. This is one fantastic cardigan. It's called the intarsia weave, which means if you flip the cardi inside out, it looks like each yellow block is woven into the cream parts of the cardigan. Tedious, I'm sure, which is why this cardi is so special. It's 14 gauge merino knit, and lightweight, yet keeps the air conditioning from freezing me to death. 3/4 sleeves, button up, it went perfectly with my Cafe Capri's in British Khaki.

I heart this cardigan!!!

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-07T23:48:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

I'm really leaning towards Fall colors now. There's just some reverse psychology that goes on in my brain when everything Spring/Summer pastel is on sale/clearance/final sale/no returns...etc. I guess I'm not a fan of dressing like my favorite Easter egg. As the clothing creators dictate, lighter colors in the Spring/Summer, and darker in the Fall/Winter. I'm more of a year 'round darker clothing type of gal.

I do like the style of this tank, because of the intricate details along the neckline. I wrapped the cardigan at times around my neck, like a shawl, because of how pretty the origami flowers were. Really, this tank is fabulous. This bag also doubles as my file cabinet. It's huge, stiff, and I would definitely clock a burglar over the noggin if I were given an opportunity. (Oh, I just found out, online carries this in the slate color...good to know)

I loved the color combos, and can't wait for actual Fall to set in...according to J.Crew, that's like early August, when So Cali should hit the high 90's...I'm just thinking about how ridiculous it will look when I wear a merino wool turtleneck on the way to work...haha.

What I Wore Today!

2009-07-05T14:15:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay on Polyvore.com

Gotta find new uses for my long merino cardigans! So even though the weather is nice and warm, the nights tend to cool off a little bit, and that's when the trusty merino cardigans fit right back in! This is the Merino Portland Cardigan in Golden Cypress, which is like a light, yet, rich green color (think the inside of an avocado). The t-shirt is from the factory store, and I only managed to get a large in it, so if you're interested, please check it out here

(ebay id: jcrewround2 is used when I want to clean out my once, twice, three times used clothing, since I have so much, or if I manage to pick up some cool things at the outlet. Same great clothing, just a different ebay id so we don't confuse it w/the stuff I get at the retail stores that are brand new w/tags):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=250458942031

The shirt is pretty much of the same quality as the J.Crew Chiffon Rose tee, which came in the black and ivory colors. Seeing that they were so cool, I kept both for myself, and allowed the bf to wash it in the machine. Bad, bad, bad decision on my part. The chiffon rose miserably shrunk, and it just looks meagerly lined at this point. But it's just a shirt and there will be more wonderful shirts, so I'm not that upset- they still make for a great layering piece. This shirt brings back the same love we all have for the chiffon tape, and it's in a fun mum flower, purple color. How's that for a little wardrobe flava?

What I wore to work today!

2009-07-05T12:34:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Navy and Gold. I just love this combination. I got the J.Crew Mallorca Dress in Navy a few years back and have loved it ever since. (Thanks to Slastena's Blog, who wore it, which gave me the a-ha! moment to pull it from my closet). The dress has a built in shelf bra, and hits at the calves, which was perfect for a warm day. Because I'm demure with my bustline (don't want to give away the farm), I wore the J.Crew Ikat Cardigan, in Maize. It's a linen/silk blend, so it won't keep you totally warm, but it's a nice cover up piece. The outfit gave me the perfect flow for the wonderful weekend weather we were having this July 4th.

I have one more J.Crew Ikat Cardigan in xs, NWT, so if you'd like it, come visit my ebay store:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230354496804

What I Wore Today!

2009-07-01T21:39:00.000-07:00

What I Wore Today! by Natedac on Ebay on Polyvore.com

There's something that is very calming about the color orange for me. When I think back to my childhood, all my favorite stuffed animals were orange. Freddie, my Fisher Price Teddy Bear, circa 1978, a orange stuffed dog...Perhaps it's because it's an autumn color, and I was born in September. Whatever the reason, I'm naturally happier when I get the chance to wear this color.

This J.Crew tee is very, very soft. It's got this washed out, henna/paisley print that goes beautifully with the J.Crew 4 Pocket Merino Cardigan in copper. What a totally fantastic sweater this is- there are just so many notable things you can wear with it, and I'm sure I'll be tempted to use this cardi as my mix/match piece.

Loved this tee. It's really purty...

What I Wore Today!

2009-07-01T20:54:00.000-07:00

What I wore today! by Natedac on Ebay on Polyvore.com

So I scooped up this fabulous tee at J.crew, and just went about gaga when I saw the beautiful neckline. Lace, sequins, more sequins, irridescent beading across the top and looks like it's a tied on necklace, as there is a silk ribbon that ties on the back side. I paired it with my traditional J.Crew Jackie Cardigan in Navy, and some white jeans and I was off to work. Compliments on my outfit? You betcha. The best part? No necklace necessary. I love built-ins!

What I wore to work today!

2009-06-30T19:40:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay on Polyvore.com

Totally channeling my inner desire to go to a private school. I remember back in the late 80's/early 90's, when I would get so sick of "wearing what everyone else was wearing"; Guess jeans (make sure you showed the triangular tag!), Guess button up shirts, Esprit everything, you get the drift. My mommy made sure her daughter went to school in clothes that didn't embarrass her. She was the local realtor...haha. So one day, I discovered Gap Kids. Turns out I would never ever fill out a size 14, let alone a size 16. I was THAT tiny. (Eventually my bf would introduce me to sushi and I became a size 0/2.) OMG. You would have thought I'd died and gone to private school uniform heaven. What did I buy? Funny you should ask. Khakis, a white button up and of course, a navy cardigan. It seemed so simple, yet timeless. So, here's to my youth, my first Gap Kids outfit...and to those who yearn for something basic, simple and pretty. My private school outfit, all grown up!

Testing colors, testing colors, 1, 2, 3...

2009-06-29T23:39:00.000-07:00

Testing colors, testing colors 1, 2, 3... by Natedac on Ebay on Polyvore.com

Just throwing some color combo's out there to see if I can recycle some of my old stuff to wear with some of the new. I think it's a go. Let me know your thoughts...would YOU roll in this?

What I Wore Today!

2009-06-29T17:53:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

So I must say, I haven't purchased much this summer season because a girl needs to know when to stop. (Example, I don't need more: cafe capris, jeans, shorts, tanks, tees, shoes, bags, cashmere-let's not even go near that one...) But one tiny top just. isn't. going. to. hurt. Right? Right.

Lightweight, unlined and beautifully colored- I made this my Fall transitional piece. The brown is like copper, and the blues bring anything but. The blues are a royal violet, and contrast really well with the browns and blacks. I really do love this top, along with the J.Crew Cashmere Keepsake Cardigan in black. I felt very vibrant, on an otherwise dull Monday.

What I wore to work today!

2009-06-26T21:57:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay on Polyvore.com

I wish I could skip Summer and go straight to Fall! How I love fall...the changing of the leaves (pshh...I live in So Cali), the changing me of my age (every reason to celebrate. There are 365 days in a year and each days brings me closer to another age. I'm not worried about getting older, I just want to make sure I enjoy each day to the fullest and that I've made a positive impact to everything I've encountered.)

Copper is the IT color for me. I think if there were to be more copper items this Fall, I've pretty much sold myself on how awesome this color is. The ruffled tank is from the jcrew outlets. Don't get me wrong, once in a while, there are some fabulous finds there! Paired off with some british khaki capris, I cruised through Friday with ease.

In a nutshell- this is a really nice cardi, a really nice tank...and you already know how cool cafe capris are! :)

My J.Crew version of a Happy Outfit....

2009-06-24T20:35:00.000-07:00

How to wear your j.crew watercolor floral pencil skirt! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Got June Gloom? Seems like summer is never going to get here. At least here in California that seems to be the case. Because of dreary days outnumber the sunny ones, I need to revamp some outfits to get me out of a funky mood and into a working, productive happy mood. I find wearing bright, happy, prints make up for the lack of sun...which is why I like this skirt. Need a pick me up? Pick up this skirt...if you, like me, could use pieces of clothing that smiles right back at you. And if today sucked for you, tomorrow is another day to get it right! :)

What I wore to work today!

2009-06-24T13:10:00.001-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Sometimes things get too serious around here and I have to just critter up this joint...

I'm not sure what kind of dogs they are, other than they're brown, and kind of resemble a wiener dog (cute!). I took this look from the model, who was wearing the silk hammered tank in fog. Some mornings, it takes me forever to figure out an outfit, but then I'm grateful for the way J.crew carefully styles their models, so I don't have to. Bravo, J.Crew, bravo, for taking the creativity hassle away from my otherwise busy mornings! :)

J.Crew Abstract Rose Strapless Dress- Size 0

2009-06-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

What I wore to the graduation! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Found it, got it, wore it! This was the perfect dress for my spring/summer graduations...I had it, then sold it, then hunted it down again (thank you personal shopper! :) ) It runs large, so I sized down to a 0 in this and paired it with some bright colors to bring out the colors in the dress. It was fun and kept me looking cool, yet hot, in the heat!

I still have several on ebay...so grab one if you are still looking for it- one left in each size!

J.Crew Jakarta Mini Skirt....Love it.

2009-06-22T21:58:00.000-07:00

J.Crew Blue and Gold by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

Casual...to glamorous. It's not hard to take a simple skirt and turn it into something fun and fantastic. Machine washable, in this season's cutest print, I've paired it up with some gold to give it the perfect shine (it deserves!). The sateen shirt by itself w/white jeans and strappy sandals goes really well too.

What I wore to work today!

2009-06-19T16:16:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

So the genius in me figured out how to cut/post from my ebay pictures. I guess my college degree paid off because I can work and blog at the same time! So here's the deal. I saw the new rollout today and thought to myself, it would be great to wear something from the collection so that I don't totally feel left out...so I did. I wore my new Ikat Jakarta cardigan. Because I'm in the process of pulling items to incorporate with my older stuff, I threw this outfit together in record time. I figured the navy (almost looks black) from the sweater + something brown would look nice, and throw some white jeans to tie it altogether.

It makes me happy when I can find new uses for older pieces...and less guilty! :)

What I wore to work today!

2009-06-18T21:40:00.001-07:00

What I wore to work today! by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

The Joelle Cami...I loved this a little late in the game and ended up getting them all on sale. It's a bit loose, so I sized down in these. For $15/a piece, you can't beat it!

Occasionally, I'll get so swamped with work, I end up working...and not blogging or creating outfits...etc, etc. So here's my dilemma. Each morning, when I get ready for work, I find myself unable to pick out which outfit I want to wear. I'm spoiled by my hobby and have a lot of clothing. It's sometimes to my detriment, because it ends up taking forever to pick something out that I'm totally in the mood for. Several times, I rushed through the process and threw together something that had no "wow" factor and went to work feeling absolutely ugly. How sad, right?

So, to make my process easier, I think about what colors I'd like to wear together, and then polyvore...in my head. Yes. That's what I do. I pretty much memorize what color combinations look good together, inspired by the mannequins or catalogs, and go from there. I find that grey/citron, grey/bright fuchsia, navy/orange, brown/green, etc go well together.

Here's another secret way I do it. I look inside the clothing for the lining details (especially jackets), or the lining of the capri's, etc for inspiration. I mean, someone went to the trouble to do that ribbon detail, so they must have thought light khaki and salmon match, or tawny olive and deep purple/orange/yellow would jive.

Hope that helps all you ladies out there who stand in front of your closets, perplexed. :)

What I Wore to Work Today! 6/4/09

2009-06-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today- 4/27/09 by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

It's still relatively chilly for June in So Cal...this is an oldie but a goodie. I love the tailored look of the abbey jacket, 3/4 sleeves. Throw on some long double strand pearls and I'm ready to hit work, where I an relax, drink my coffee, blog...and of course, work.

What I Wore to Work Today!

2009-06-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today- 6/3/09 by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew

We're celebrating JUNE GLOOM here in So Cali, and it's rough. Every day, it's gloomy. But the best part? Wearing a bright outfit! I chose the Holly Jacket over the Sateen Blazer, because the blazer looked too "corporate" and I'm done with that look. So the Holly Jacket, paired with a bright silk top made for a lovely pairing. It's a very girlie jacket, 3/4 sleeves and has the slightest glimmer in the threading to give it some subtle shine. Ever in a bad mood? Wear something bright- you'll shine yourself out of any funk!

What I Wore Today....

2009-05-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

It's in the 80's today...so I needed something professional yet airy to get me through the day. I love the Polynesian print Cardigan and the Joelle Cami in Navy from Spring 2008. Both have been my closet favorites since that line came out. I think it's all about wearing something silky shiny + something matte (like a cotton cardigan) to make an outfit complete. I think I look pretty awesome, because I feel pretty awesome in this outfit. I hope you have an equally awesome day too!

Here's the link to that polyvore, the blog-linking method doesn't seem to be jiving this morning:

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=8801302

J.Crew Tulip Jacket in Fresh Strawberry

2009-05-17T11:24:00.001-07:00

If you're looking for a bright addition to your closet, try the J.Crew Tulip Jacket in Fresh Strawberry, 100% linen, lined w/100% cotton. I have only one in each size (0, 4, 6, 8, 10), and polyvored some outfits to give you a few good ideas of what to wear with it!

J.Crew Tulip Jacket Fresh Strawberry #2 Set by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew Clothing

J.Crew Tulip Jacket- Fresh Strawberry by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew Clothing

Like it? Blog followers price: $65 shipped, must contact me first prior to purchase. Or, purchase via ebay, $85 shipped: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360151035255#ht_777wt_1165

What I Wore Today....

2009-05-15T11:49:00.000-07:00

What I wore to work today! 5/15/09 by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew Clothing

It was a tough decision...but I kept the Pebble Belle Satchel. Didn't take too much arm twisting. The Shimmer Glimmer Glitter Cardigan didn't get much play last season (not sure why)--it seemed to go from the new section to the sale section super quick!- this is one of my favorite lightweight cardis, tissue thin with a subtle shine. I wore my bermudas to work (keep in mind, this is the first time I have ever done shorts + work), and had them hemmed because at 5'O", pants need to be hemmed, capris are perfect pants that don't need hemming, cropped capris are actual capris on me, and bermudas...well, they're like cropped capris. LOL. Don't get me wrong, I love being short- people like hugging short people, and patting us on the head when we do something good. :)

Hello....Sunshine!

2009-05-14T18:28:00.000-07:00

Sketchbook Roses Skirt, Eliz Halter and Marjorie Flats by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew Clothing

So I wore this skirt to a wedding last September and everyone liked it. I know this because they said so. Back then, I wore it with a Kelly button up 3/4 sleeve shirt in Papaya (which actually looks pink) and paired it off with my Spectator Peep Toe Pumps in Dusty Rose. You couldn't really tell that the shoes didn't totally match the shirt, but it worked for me. This year, I'm kind of at odds with what else to wear with this skirt, especially not having too many places to go where I'll need to be dressed up. I think I'll try wearing this combo to work...

Some MORE fun things we should be seeing in Summer 2009!

2009-05-13T21:33:00.000-07:00

Some fun new things we should be seeing this Summer 2009!

2009-05-13T20:47:00.000-07:00

A Big Splash of Color With the Watercolor Skirt!

2009-05-13T18:39:00.001-07:00

J.Crew Watercolor Skirt by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew Tops

This is such a refreshing skirt. If you love pastels, this skirt promises to love you back. I have only 2, 4, 10 and 12 left, so if you didn't get it...scoot along!

The Belle Satchel is another one of my seasonal favorites. This bag comes in Pebble and Heather Pink. It's tough having both in my possession because ultimately, I must make the motherly decision of giving up one of my babies. I'm leaning towards pebble because I already have the pink in the J.Crew Vachetta Uptown tote (Dusty Rose), which I love!

What I Wore Today....

2009-05-13T10:55:00.001-07:00

I got this Victoria Top in a Light Pewter color. It's fabulous. I have so much pewter/metallics in my closet, I swear, I'm going to get some lead poisoning. At least I'll look hot if that happens...haha.

What I wore today- 5/13/09 by Natedac on Ebay featuring J Crew tops

2009-05-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

Remember this wonderful jacket? Yes. The Bella Jacket in Heather Charcoal. I toyed with the idea of actually getting one 2 years ago. Because there were so many available online and in the store, it made it difficult to pick ONE. Heather Azalea (hot pink) sold out the quickest (didn't even hit the stores), and the Black and Navy looked too plain, so I opted for the safe choice. It doesn't get as much play because of the Southern California weather, but once in a while, I like to show it some daylight and remind the Bella that it still has a special place in my heart.

Why yes, I'm on Polyvore!

2009-05-12T23:39:00.000-07:00

This site is the best thing the internet has ever produced. Remember playing with paper dolls? This is hundred times better. My closet no longer has to throw up on my bed each morning in order for me to choose an outfit. The best part? I can proudly showcase to others that it is possible for me to leave the house in something my mom would be proud of! I heart polyvore.com...like ebay, this is my other addiction. Let's play dress up!

Come find me, polyvore:

Find me on Polyvore

J.Crew Vintage Violet Cardigan- Majestic Purple

2009-05-12T23:02:00.002-07:00

Truly one of my favorite pieces of Fall 2007! I managed to snag one for myself- it's a keeper!

J.Crew Ruffle Wool Dress...also from Fall 2007

2009-05-12T23:02:00.001-07:00

Oh how I love this dress. Mine is an XS, and it hits right above the knee- it has the perfect "Parisian" feel, and goes so well with my vintage violet cardigan. I cannot part with this!