Yesterday, I succumbed to retail therapy.
How could I help it? I had a 30-minute gap between my lunch meeting and my coffee meeting, and J. Crew just happened to sit in between the two locations that required my presence. I’d had a rough day to that point, and all the wool, cashmere and fall colors beckoned me inside, promising to relieve my distress.
I walked away with four pieces that I had had in my dream on-line shopping cart, all items that I can mix and match with my current wardrobe. The graphic skirt will pair with a gazillion shirts in my closet: denim, navy, black, patterned. (Yes, pattered. Stay tuned.) The burgundy skirt I plan to pair with mustard, pink or brilliant blue. As the salesman pointed out, it also looks nice with the French Hen blouse.
Speaking of the French Hen blouse, I will wear it with jeans, my burgundy skirt, my flame skirt, red cords… the possibilities are endless.
And the navy cashmere v-neck sweater? It had been on my wish list for awhile, and the 20% discount on sweaters in store helped make the splurge easier. J. Crew cashmere is so soft, so luxe, and I’ve never regretted a purchase. I can wear this sweater as easily to work as to the soccer field.
But the euphoria of shopping had worn off by the time I got home. Luckily, the two awesomest (to use a Colin-ism) boys in the world awaited me. And our evening together provided the real therapy I was seeking.
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i love this!!! and the pic o your three is just beautiful.
Thank you! They are precious!
I love the choices and the pic! And I love the plug for the cashmere – haven’t done it yet from them and I’m glad to hear it’s worth it.
And mostly love the pic and miss your boys. They made quite an impression. You look beautiful… may I ask, is that athletic wear you are sporting???
It is athletic gear! A great Lululemon pullover that I bought with a gift card I won at the gym in February. It’s perfect post-work mommywear. You need to see the boys again next time you are in town!