So I went to Georgetown to return my frumpy Cocoon coat. There is a JCrew closer to me downtown, but since the Georgetown one is so huge, I figured they might have a better selection of coats this year.
It was supposed to rain. I originally had a blazer on, but decided at the last min to throw my plum DSJ in my purse. So glad I did, because it POURED rain. Loved the DSJ for the rain. Its big hood kept my head dry and the soft inside layer also kept me warm.
LLL Plum DSF with Express button down and jeans, LLL Alma tank in Plum, and my Frye Kira slip-ons.
Not very many coats at JCrew, but I did try on the Majesty Peacoat in Navy. The size 0 was much more fitted than the Stadium Cocoon coat. The peacoat didn't have the wool cashmere blend, but I thought the wool was just as soft. I had them order me a size 0 in deep bone. Not to much of a cream or white. It's on back-order until Oct 7th, but its not a big deal since they ship out of Virginia and I live in DC. I'm excited about this color....I think it will match a lot of pretty fall colors (plum, navy, brown, indigo).
Lululemon was conveniently across the street....soooo naturally I had to stop by. I saw some new goodies and I regret not taking pics in the stores. Actually the educators were a such a turn off. I'm sure they are really nice people, but they hounded the crap out of me in a sales commission way. I don't mind a friendly greeting, but I don't want to have a conversation with every educator in the store. When I did have questions, one of them really couldn't answer them...but she did admit she has only worked there for about 2 months.
I saw some new things that haven't been uploaded....the paisley inkwell No Limits Tank and a new purple CRB! It looked like that frosted grape (can't remember color name) that never came out. It was like power purple, but lighter. Kind of odd because it didn't look like a fall color. I wish I could remember the color code, because it didn't look like anything I recognized. I was hoping to see the saloam stripe CRB, but it wasn't there. :(
I stopped by to glance at the lined studio pants. I wanted to feel the lining, since I have the unlined version of the soot light. Low and behold I found a piece of gold buried in the pile of pants.....black swan in my size! Did I miss this? I didn't even know Black Swan was in the stores. I haven't seen it online either. The only time I saw Black Swan this year was on a wrap sweater.
Wearing my black swan Studio Pants with my soot light CRB and Jack Purcell Converse sneakers.
Studio material: Black Swan, Inkwell, Plum, Soot Light
I also got the Vinyasa scarf in plum/inkwell hyperstripe. I was wanting a solid inkwell, but I figured it would work with my new deep bone JCrew Peacoat or a navy jacket. I like that the navy makes it look more purple and gives it dimension.
Ha! Please don't ask me how to style this! I literally looked at it like a foreign object. I know there is a bijillion different ways to wear it...I guess I'm going to have to start working on my origami. I'll post pics of it later if I can decipher the the scarf.
So I went to Athleta next. Its weird.....I actually liked a lot of there things and the materials felt nice, but I walked out with nothing! I'm usually turned off by Athleta. It's a little too boho hippy for my taste. I can find a few pieces I like, but usually there's not much I want to try on.
So I tried on 10 things in the store and there were 2 things I really liked
They do have a lot sweaters in pretty fall colors. I really liked their fall pallet compared to the summer.These were ok. The material felt nice, but they were a little pricey.
I am drawn to purple, but none of these were winners for me. I think I am between a XXS and an XS. Their sizing is VERY generous compared to LLL. I liked the dress, but $100 is a lot for a dress that didn't wow me. The material on the dress was really thick and nice though.
I do like the pocket options for the phones/mp3 players. I don't know why they felt the pocket on the middle jacket needed to be outlined in reflective material. The ruffle on the side was a little to much for me, but overall I loved that color. The hoodie on the right was really soft, but it just wasn't special. It felt amazing, but was a little over-priced. I think Athleta's are more comfortable than the LLL's scuba, but the scuba looks a little more fitted.
Ok...a winner. This little rain jacket was cute and the price was good ($128). I did have to size down to a XXS, but its cute for the anorak trend....and I felt it would actually repel rain.
Ok....now the tights. VERY tempted to try their tights there, but don't expect a big drop in the price. They are very soft. This pair of leggings reminded me of LLL WUC in Flash, but this color was sheer. I could see my undies and any little lump and bump. I would pass on this color, but would consider this style for the summer or hot yoga.
My almost purchased leggings....The chaturunga tights were in a pretty paisley pattern. They were really soft and comfortable. I liked the softness better than WUs. The paisley was really nice. Unique, but not too crazy. I really wanted them, but I didn't think I would really wear them because I don't practice yoga much these days :(.
So my biggest prezie to myself..... :)
I got a Barbour jacket!
I LOVE Barbour jackets, but they are pretty hard to find. Stores that carry them, don't have a large selection, and its one of the few brands that don't sell online. I made a trip to the flagship store when I was in Georgetown.
This is one of their classic coated canvas jackets. I really wanted this one, but I found out that this one of their "classic" jackets and it only comes in black. I don't wear a lot of black, so it was out.
I tried on a quilted canvas jacket then this one. This isn't coated canvas, but it was the warmest! The fleece lining was making me sweat just trying it on! I was afraid to look at the price tag, because the others were around $500. I figured with it being warmer [and my luck], it would probably cost more. Nope! $329 and a steal! I decided to go ahead and get it, because Barbour doesn't keep all of their styles and colors in stock....plus this is a classic coat. I consider it like my Frye boots....it will be an investment I will have for years.
In the end....goodies from JCrew coming, Georgetown LLL educators need to dial down a bit, Athleta will be on my radar for future items, and I love my new Barbour jacket!
So here's a tip....sometime soon....hopefully tomorrow...I will be having a BLOG SALE! I'm clearing out some of my things in a closet and I wanted to give you guys a chance to buy them before I put them on ebay!
