We are Going on a Shopping Trip Together - if you want to....

Well, my Jcrew gift card is burning a hole in my purse.  Why?  Normally, there would be no rush, but since I have one lone 20% off card which could be stacked with that gift card and same said card is only good until the end of October, we must make a decision soon!

I have decided to take you all virtually shopping with me and tell you what I am leaning towards.  Along the way we will stop for coffee or something stronger if this gets very tiresome. 

I don't mind opposing opinons or someone jumping in with something I didn't think of at all - will simply sift through it all, have a glass of wine and make a choice (or two!)

Sweater Thoughts:


Cashmere Tippi in Pagoda Blue.  I am always drawn to things that are the same colour as my eyes..  It is $218CDN and you can take a closer look here.  I know I have the retro jade tippi, but I think this is more of an azure blue..

The cashmere long sleeve tshirt also comes in this colour as does the short sleeve cashmere tshirt:





editorial aside: LOOK how different the same colour looks in two different pictures (tippi versus these)!  My gut is that the colour in the tippi picture is more representative.  AJC or Knityarns - you haven't seen this in your store yet, have you?  On the Vneck.  I tend to not wear many vnecks, despite knowing that the vneck can be flattering.  The issue is that  the v tends to be cut too low, forcing me to wear a cami or a scarf, which pretty much negates wearing a v neck...

Skirts:

I missed this No 2 pencil skirt during the rollout and was reminded of it by my buddy AJC's post (here ) I love it.  But which tights/hose?  You know my pathetic track record on that account!  I would love to wear it with my nude pumps as well as my black shoes/boots.  Thoughts?

It is $150 Cdn and you can go take a closer look here.

I also kind of like the mauve version, as well as the gold...



I could see the gold paired with my navys and pinks.  I guess the same could be said for the mauve!!

I had also thought about this skirt:

I quite like it, but I find the solid colours more versatile, but perhaps I am being convervative? You can take a look at it here.

Do you need that coffee now?

Pants:

No surprise - I love me some crazy pants:



The Collection Cafe Capris in Green or Purple Tie Silk.  This is purely whimsical weekend dressing stuff - I could not wear these to work, which basically leaves Saturday nights...But how cute!!!  I also worry about static cling on silk pants in winter, but am I wrong?  Take a closer look here and here.  Two others that I like:

The Cafe Capri in winter white or lilac:

 

I have never owned winter white trousers.  These could be quite elegant..Can be seen here.  The lilac is also lovely (though I have the bright dahlia cafe capris) and could be quite cheery in January...You can see them here.

or the cafe capri in tuny dots:



I am slightly nervous getting on the dots bandwagon a little late.  See them here.  Would love your thoughts!

Special Collection Pieces:


Ah collection pieces...  So expensive, so lovely.  I don't know why I love these shoes, but I do.  Somethine about the thought of looking down and seeing those crystals makes me feel giddy.  They are $264 CDN, and can be seen here.  I already have the jackie twinset that would be waiting for them....

How about the collection embellished shell ($310 CDN here and the matching windowpane pants $472CDN here?



I love these both, but think they are probably really and truly aspirational dressing for the price, even at 20% off.  I was intrigued that the shell is actually an apricot merino shell embellished with sequins, stones and paillettes with a black silk back.  I think I would love it even more if all of the embellishments were flat.  When I go close up, I see a lot of things sticking out.  Since I already have things that stick out on top I am thinking I should pass on this...

I know, I know - a lot.  That is why I have come to you!

What I think should be my short list (though I am open to any other suggestions!):








What do you think??  Now we are heading to the local watering hole.  Those who do not imbibe can enjoy the atmosphere and munchies...

On a completely different topic, my OOTD on Friday was inspired by a new skirt  in this month's J Crew rollout:




In the looks we love #12 the skirt is paired with a black top.  So I did my own homage:

I had a similar J Crew pencil skirt that is at least a couple of years old.  I dug out my trusty Ca va de soie merino pullover (which is getting a LOT of wear this fall).  I have paired them with these Guess pumps:

They are quite nifty as they have this wood grained heel.  I have searched for 15 minutes to fnd a site that has them as they were not expensive and I bought them in August, so they are fall 2012 merch.

Sorry this was such a long post!  And I do truly always appreciate your advice.  Have a happy Saturday!  It is raining cats and dogs here, so I will probably do a little cleaning...