I waited so patiently for this skirt. I first saw it on the J. Crew website sometime last year, but at $98 it was out of my price range. Then I started seeing it on blogs everywhere and they released it in a bunch of great colors and I wanted it. Every time J. Crew had a sale, I’d check to see if it was discounted.
Fast forward to a couple of months ago when this skirt went on final sale. I thought to myself, “Ok, now’s the time to buy this.” Then I got an email about their sale on sale (my favorite kind of sale) and the skirt was now $19.99, which is about 80% off the original price. There was no more hesitation after that. I already had the skirt in my cart online and I checked out then and there.
Since the skirt was on final sale, I was a little worried that it wouldn’t fit (there’s no returns on final sale). Happily, it did fit and now I’m kicking myself for not buying the black version when they still had it in my size. I think this skirt is classic, easy to dress up and down, and can work in any season. When we visited the High Line, it was fairly warm and I could pair this skirt with light separates. It’s part of my fall capsule wardrobe and I can’t wait to wear it with some ankle boots and tights (actually, scratch that last part, I’m holding out on tights for as long as I can!).
Outfit Details: Forever 21 cardigan, Aeropostale Pocket Woven Cropped Hi-Lo Tank (c/o), J. Crew Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe, Payless flats, Fossil Erin Satchel, Forever 21 earrings | Lips- Julep Plush Pout Lip Crayon in Cardinal Red | photos of me- my sister
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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That skirt is awesome isn’t it and you look great. I always regretted not getting it in red.
xo
PinkSole
Thank you Rachelle :) I know, I should have grabbed this skirt in at least one more color!
That’s such a great skirt (good pick!). I really love the navy colour.
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Thank you Courtney!
WHAT A STEAL!!! That is an amazing price! Seriously great job. Also it looks great on you!
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heather
fashionistanygirl.com
Thanks so much Heather! :D
This skirt looks amazing on you! The shape is lovely as is the navy color! Waiting worked out in the end!
~Sara
Thank you Sara :) Yes, waiting definitely paid off for this one!
I am kinda crazy about a good deal! It’s so thrilling, isn’t it? I am so happy you were able to get the skirt. It looks amazing on you!
It was a thrill! I was anxious that I would miss it and that it would have sold out in my size. Thank you Jenmarie! :)
what a great deal on that skirt! It’s so flattering and classic. =)
I love the entire look!
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
Thank you Nancy!
The skirt does look great on you, and I LOVE it when the item you’ve been coveting finally goes on sale and it’s still in stock in your size!
Chic on the Cheap
Thank you Lydia! Yes, it’s so exciting when that happens. I know you’re an expert in finding bargains like these! :)
Nice score on the sale item :) I love your cardigan as well :)
katattack2000.wordpress.com
Thank you Kat! I’ve had this cardigan for ages but it’s still holding up :)
Ugh now I feel like I should have gotten the navy! It’s a really nice color.
I think my black one would be too big for you, otherwise I would let you borrow it.
I didn’t know you had the black version of this skirt! I’m not sure if I’ve see you wear it!
This skirt looks so lovely on you!
Thanks so much! :D
you look great!!!!
xx.M
http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com
Thank you!
the skirt is lovely! and you look great in them!
Thank you Jane!
Congrats on finally nabbing it! I like the navy version on you :)
Thanks Kim! :)