Major J.Crew Haul

If I wrote a book, its title would be "How To Convince Your Parents To Let You Spend $150+ on one J.Crew Purchase".

This never happens. My mom didn't like two items, which is pretty good seeing as I had 8 items. I ended up buying:

• 2 sweaters
• 1 dress
• 3 button-downs
• 1 pair of shorts
• 1 pair of socks

for around $150? (I think the end product was $152 something.) From J.Crew and J.Crew quality? I think yes. I caved and got a pair of lobster socks. I'm excited. I'm so excited for my purchase to come in - yay! 

I'll be sure to do a haul of all my new purchases, I'm super excited about all of them! And the best part? The retail value of all my items combined is... $628! I spent less than a fourth of the retail price. #ExtremeCouponingAllStar?

Two of my button-downs are from the men's section. I couldn't resist! I got them in an XS and I'm usually a S in women's. I expect them to be a little loose, just like I like them. We'll see.

Here are the items I got:

Merino Mesh-Sleeve Sweater

Review: I love this sweater! I got it in my normal size, a small. It fit perfectly. The sleeves are really cool because they're mesh! (Go to the link above to view a close up.) It's a really light sweater and so comfortable!

Merino Zip-Shoulder Sweater

Review: This sweater is a little thicker and still really comfortable. I really like it too and the zippers are a cute touch!

Classic Chambray Popover

Review: I was most excited for this purchase! A J.Crew popover for $15?! Even better a chambray popover for $15. (!!!) I just tried it on and it's so cute. It's going to look great with all my chino shorts.

Pleated Short in Cotton Pique

Review: These shorts are so cute! They also look great with the popover. They are going to match everything and they're a 3" inseam- yes, yes, yes.

Swoop Dress in Latticework Medallion

Review: I got this dress in a size 2, which is a size smaller than usual. I'm really short, so I was nervous the dress would still be really long. I got it today and it was perfect! Unfortunately I didn't unbutton the back and ripped a seam that was sewed together. It was a tiny seam though, and it's a quick, easy sew together.

Slim Secret Wash Shirt in Chatham Bay Plaid

Review: This shirt is actually from the men's section. I got it in a XS, and I'm a women's S. It was just the tiniest bit loose but it's perfect. I love it! It was only $15- can it get any better than that?

Secret Wash Shirt in Peacock Blue Plaid

Review: Another men's XS shirt. What can I say? I love menswear. And yes I love it. It looks great underneath the sweaters.

Lobster Socks

Review: Lobster socks. Enough said.

I got so excited!
The package wasn't scheduled to come until Monday,
but it came early!
Thank goodness it came early. :)

Mesh-sleeve sweater and plaid men's shirt.

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Love this sleeve on the sweater!

I have another (much smaller) J.Crew haul to come! I've gone a bit shopping/J.Crew crazy lately. I don't even mind. ;) I spent over $150 on this haul, which means there probably won't be another haul for a while... it's all good.

Current Cravings: J.Crew Factory

The shopping bug has hit me again. It's time to fulfill it via Current Cravings: J.Crew Factory edition.

Because gold pineapples. Obviously.
Factory Pineapple Collector Tee

Peasant tops are so cute!
I could wear these everyday with chinos,
This one is on clearance right now for $29.
Factory Textured Dot Peasant Top

I might be the only person, but I love polo dresses.
I don't even love polos that much, but I love polo dresses.
Just me? Just me and J.Crew?
Factory Pique Polo Dress 

Seriously, LOVE.
Already thinking "What excuse can I use to buy this dress?"
Factory Scalloped Lace Stripe Dress

I've wanted this dress since the first time I saw it.
Thank goodness it's available in the factory store now.
Love at first sight is real, y'all.
Just ask this bae.
Factory Scalloped Shift Dress

My teacher wore this dress to this year's prom.
I was in love with it on her.
Then I found it on J.Crew Factory.
She has good taste.
Factory Printed Circle-Neck Dress

So jealous of everyone who can rock a maxi.
I'm just too short that even the smallest maxi is too long.
How gorgeous is this? I'd rock it every single day.
Factory Stripe Stretch Tank Dress

Pockets and stripes. Enough said.
Factory Stripe Pocket Dress

Favorite skirt in the world.
I'm determined to get this to be my new chino: one in every color.
How cute?! So cute.
Factory Linen-Cotton Mini

Pineapple lovin this season.
Anyone else want a photo of them eating pineapple
While wearing this skirt? Just me?
Factory Printed Cotton Sateen Mini

I'm a sucker for seersucker.
Hahaha. #jokes
Factory Seersucker Mini

Can I buy these shorts as an early bday present for SS?
She's tiny and can fit into the girls' section. #jealous
She finds it annoying that she can't fit into the women's section,
I see it as a blessing.
Because how cute are these shorts?
Factory Girls' Scalloped Eyelet Short

In my world, perfect jewelry is jewelry that matches everything.
This is perfect jewelry.
If only there was free shipping on everything...
This would be in a box on its way to me.
It'd look so perfect on a stack with my watch! (read here)
If there's one thing J.Crew is known for, it is its jewelry.
Factory Crystal Shapes Bracelet

Someone please buy this!
For me.
I meant buy it for yourself, in honor of me.
Or you could buy it for me. No complaints there ;)
PS: It's only $15!
Factory Dotted Hexagon Bracelet

J.Crew's most famous necklace as of recently.
It's now on sale! So when people ask if it's from Etsy or J.Crew,
You can proudly tell them J.Crew casually.
Factory Crystal Floral Burst Necklace
PS: It's white AND silver? Match everything or nah?

J'adore!
Factory Girls' Round Sunglasses
I hope the lens is huge, since they're made for girls.

Or these. Yes please.
Factory Round Frame Sunglasses

Cute beach towels: one of my many shopping weaknesses.
"But Mom! It has pineapples on it!"
Factory Printed Towel

PS: J.Crew Factory is having an extra 30% everything with the code BIGSALE! Hurry it ends on June 23rd at 11:59pm. Enjoy!

Outfits of the Week

Some outfits from this week!

Thursday & Talent Show:

Ralph Lauren Sport long sleeved tee and a J.Crew Crewcuts necklace

Close up of the necklace. 

Blue J.Crew Factory Minnie pants for the daytime
This pair is old. Similar pair here.

Yay for J.Crew!

And for the talent show...
Same top and necklace with a pair of J.Crew hot pink silk shorts!
(shorts were talked about in my A Few of My Favorite Things: J.Crew post)
Target ballet flats. (similar pair here)
With my superstar, JBS, who sang & played the piano to Clarity
He wore: Polo Ralph Lauren button down
Khakis & Polo Ralph Lauren shoes

Friday:

Boy's Nike shirt (my brother's)
Women's tempo track shorts 3.5" (similar pair here)

Those are the only outfits I took photos of this week, but I will be posting pictures from spring break and from this week later on. :)

A Few of My Favorite Things... J.Crew

J.Crew - my all time favorite shop. I practically live in J.Crew clothes, and one of my most visited pages is the J.Crew sale page. J.Crew has some amazing sales, which is something my wallet really appreciates.

I love the 3 inch chino shorts. (because I'm really short! Most people prefer the 4 inch chino shorts.) Over half of my shorts are the 3 inch chino shorts. 

I just want a pair in every. single. color.

Image via J.Crew

I also love their painter tees; it's a classic, cute tee that I can wear with jeans, chinos... just about anything! 

This is my favorite painter tee (of the ones that I own!).

Image via Pinterest

This shirt goes with me everywhere... it's always in my suitcase!

Image via Lyst

Also, last summer, I got a pair of lobster seersucker shorts from J.Crew Factory, (I fell in love with these shorts over Pinterest, so when I saw them at the factory store, I knew I had to get them)

Image via J.Crew Factory

and a pair of these pink silk shorts from J.Crew. When I found out that Carly from College Prepster and I had the same pair of shorts; I freaked out! Carly's style is the cutest. Check out her blog!

Image via Lyst

The seersucker pair and silk pair are two of my favorite pairs of shorts. Then again, all my shorts from J.Crew are my favorite! I'm pretty biased towards J.Crew. My love for that shop is probably not normal. 

I'm hoping my next purchase from J.Crew is a pair of Pixie pants. I have read great reviews from College Prepster about the Pixie. Does anyone have a pair? For $98, I sure hope they're perfect! This pair with the zippers is calling my name!

Love at first sight.

Image via J.Crew

What do you think about J.Crew? Obsessed like me, or prefer another store? Any favorite clothing items from J.Crew or anywhere? What are you hoping your next purchase will be?