JCrew May New Arrivals

some recent acquisitions and reviews!

1. Striped Schoolboy Blazer - classic, fitted, lovely thin blue and white stripes with cute nautical brass tone buttons. love it. I tried this on in-store in a 0 (my normal size) and almost took it home at full price.  It's not lined, which makes it great for hot summers and if you're looking for something light.  I ended up ordering this online in a 00 with the 20% cardmembers code that just came out.  Will report back on the sizing (it may be too tight, but I was curious and they don't carry 00 a lot in-stores). I guess some would say $95 is still a lot for a thin blazer, but I'm tired of the sale games and have recently missed out on some pieces that sold out.  This is really classic and perfect to wear right now!













2. Natalie Studded Sweater - I blogged about this a while ago, and actually got it months ago in the navy.  It was certainly popular - I couldn't find it in a XXS for the life of me, but have come to terms with the slouchiness of the XS because I love the look so much.  At least I feel a little better that I haven't seen popbacks in my size since I ordered it :)













3.  Clip elastic belt - very cute.  runs very small (I'm usually the smallest size in belts designed for the waist and the S/M was pretty snug).














4.  Perfect shirt in linen.  I tried on some of the linen slouchy pullovers in store and was underwhelmed (too baggy), but I'm hopeful with the petite0 and petite00 perfect shirts - I have a fitted white linen button down that I wear to death in the summer and am in need of a replacement! There is seriously nothing better.  Imagining myself wearing this in Venice on a September evening....














Other quick impressions from the B&M:

• the fedoras are rather tall or designed for being low on the face - I loved this striped one:

but it sat a little weirdly for me - so avoid final sale if you don't want to get stuck with a possibly odd-resting hat!

• there is some ...um...BIG jewelry out lately.  I love a statement necklace as much as the next girl but it is ridiculous how BIG some of the new necklaces are on tiny little me. pretty sure some of them could double as a weighty weapon.  Arrowhead necklace, i'm looking at you.

• I saw JCrew matchsticks.  not matchstick jeans, mind you....matchsticks that you light candles with.  not really what I had in mind when they said they were interested in expanding to Home items.  hmm.

• Not in love with the new arrival shoes. 

What do you think of the new May arrivals?  Any must haves?  Still going strong on stripes?
♥jcb

p.s. yes, I know it's been over a month! i'm baaack.