Review: Faille Maisey Jacket

In the interest of giving everything a try, I decided to try on the Faille Maisey jacket when I was in a store this weekend.

I feared the jacket would be too short and too hourglassy shaped--feared a Little House on the Prairie effect. BUt once off the hanger, I was surprised how much I liked this piece.

Once again I sized down to a 6 in this jacket, as I wanted it to be fitted with just a tee or a tank. The fit was really nice, a fitted shape either buttoned or not, and I think it would be a great spring jacket. The material, a faille or slightly ridged sheeny fabric, had nice heft and shape.

Length: this jacket hit me at the top of the hip. I would love it to be an inch or 2 longer, but it wasn't too "cropped"

Sleeves: Came to the top of my wrist, a real long sleeve, which I appreciated.

Buttons: Liked the tortoisey buttons on this Champagne color, and the jacket looked nice both buttoned or unbuttoned.

Fit: I sized down to get this fit, a size 6 when I wear an 8 on top most of the time. I liked the pleated flouncing below the waistline--created a nice visual shape.

Price: $148--I will wait for this one and I am intrigued by the Charcoal color. Will wait for a sale!

You should be watching Friday Night Lights

If you aren't watching Friday Night Lights, all I have to say is you're missing out. Everyone says this is a show about football, but its so much more than that--its really a great show about people and a great small town. I love the way it is shot, like you are standing in the group or a spy. The relationships are complicated, the drama is there, and even though its not all about sports, you find yourself rooting for everyone on the show. Get those Tivos ready!

Oh, and there's one other reason you should watch....




Riggins, #33.

B&M Pick of the Day: Paisley Silk Tunic

Went to B&M with Rewards Card burning a hole in my pocket today and I found my favorite piece of the Spring Collection. I believe it is an actual Collection item, as I don't see it online or in the catalog--its a slub silk tunic in the pink and green paisley with a cording ivory trim, and its just gorgeous! Has a real elegant look.







Ah, these pics don't do it justice. I think my hands were shaking with excitement. It retails for $150 and I sized down to a size 6 (same size for me as Bria and Kya camis). Style number 11525.

Cannot wait to wear this in spring and summer with white pants or the Mossy Shadow Saturday pants.

Update: I got a few comments on the price, haha. Since it is still too cold for this item, I am going to hold on to my receipt and keep an eye out for a markdown, which I always do. I just wanted to grab something I like and keep an eye on it...if the price goes down I will switch it out!

Time for a Change: Hair

So, I think its time for a change.

I have had the same long, somewhat layered hair for...hmmm. 20 Years? Thats scary. I guess starting from age 9 I wanted to have my hair in a ponytail daily, and now here I am, having never had my hair shorter than my shoulders. For a long while I was really highlighting my hair to a sad unfortunate "yellow" level, I habit I have since nipped in the bud. My last hair appointment even involved an all over evening back to my natural shade of "bronde" which I like, but all of a sudden its like a lightbulb has gone off--I need something new, I need a style, I need my hair to not take 5 hours to air dry.

What I am envisioning is somewhere between my chin and shoulders, NOT a triangle, NOT a mom haircut, NOT at my shoulders since I will look 12 years old. Want it to work with waves but yet be great smoothed out. I want to look put together and professional, but fun. I want it to take a little effort but something that I also look forward to putting all together.

Good luck, right? I know. And for YEARS people keep giving me the "oh don't cut your hair it will look poufy" comment--clearly not inspiring comfort. But the time has come to go for it--its just hair, it will grow, got to experiment.

I have a few inspiration pictures, I know its kinda lame but I have been gathering them. If anyone has any input I would love it!

Christina Applegates hair looks great many ways...



I really like Mandy's hair, but its a little long?


And of course, the effortless Reese (I know, I know, my hair is thicker)


And the MARVELOUS Betty Draper...please ignore her sullen look in this pic.


Most of all, can anyone give me any advice or stories about big hair changes? I need some courage!

Please send help: LOST Brain Exploded.

NOTE: If you are a fan but haven't watched yet--do not read!

AH! The episode last night was great: the Widmore reveal, the Charlie tribute, etc. Loved the interactions: Locke and Alpert, Ellie (young Mrs. Hawking, I think) and Faraday, Juliet and the gang, etc etc. Penny and Des remain my favorite couple on the show.

And while I don't want to bore non-LOST-fans, here's just one little thought/theory from last night.

Here's my crazy idea about the Hawking/Faraday/Widmore link. Widmore and Ellie Hawking hookup. She gets pregnant. They have to leave island. She has twins--Daniel and Penny. Hawking takes Daniel and Charles takes Penny after big falling out. They live separately with different approaches to finding the island, how, and why...Hawking with Science and time travel, Widmore with money and power but keeping Penny in the dark. I remembered that LOST book Bad Twin...and even though the brother/sister thing has been done I think its possible as both Penny and Daniel seem early 30s. And thats why Widmore knows where Faraday's mom is--they agreed to always be able to contact in a big emergency, but she won't be happy to see Desmond as they had an agreement to live life separately.

What did you think of the episode?

New LOST Tonight: Jughead

Its just ridiculous how much I love this show, and friends will tell you that I can drone on for hours with the crazy theories I read on message boards and articles from the time the show ends until the next one begins.

I have been trying to avoid any spoilers if possible, because I have heard that tonight's is supposed to be a great episode. I loved last week's double-installment, but many felt it was mostly set up for the season (to be expected) so I think we will really get into some great reveals and mysteries tonight.

So turn down the lights, silence your cell phones and get that pause button ready!

Recap chat tomorrow:)

Shoe Dreams

I really am working on not buying new things if I can help it, but I may have mentioned my love for things Cognac (the color).

Right now the cognac love has brought me to lusting after two new pairs of shoes. First, I love cowboy boots and I have deemed them the ideal shoe. They are so comfortable, I could walk miles in them, they have a pointed toe for leg lengthening, a slight heel...awesome! Until now my "old reliable" pair has been a pair of Luchesses--Tan Mad Dog Goat is the color. I have worn them almost into the ground (please read this as my justification for searching for a new pair)...

Enter--the object of my affection:

Frye Carson Boot in Brown


Look at the cognacy goodness! With jeans! With skirts!
http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=FRYE-WZ217&c=Frye

I REALLY need a Revolve coupon code! I have not bought from them before but have loved looking at the site recently.

The other shoes are Cole Haan Penny Loafer pump. I have never owned any Cole Haan shoes..what do you guys think?



http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3001732?refsid=226617&refcat=0~2376778~2372808~2372940~2372941&SourceID=1&SlotID=1&origin=related

They are on sale at Nordstrom.com for $108 which I think is a great deal. Thoughts?

Please help me with my cognac addiction. Thanks for your support. :)