Shopping with me: Nordstrom & J Crew

Had some time to go shopping last week so wanted to share some of my dressing room pics and finds.

I stopped by the Prada boutique at Nordstrom and loved seeing the new colors/styles for fall.  You may have already seen this pic on instagram but this is a much better view of the bags.

I’ve been debating about the Saffiano Lux Tote for awhile now and even
though I ended up getting the YSL Chyc, I always come back to look at
this bag.  I don’t have any navy bags but I think I may have changed my
mind from a beige Prada to either this navy blue or even the purple.  I’ve been looking at blue bags lately (have my eye on this new Proenza) and spotted the Balenciaga Hip in this pretty blue.
Prada Saffiano Lux Tote | Balenciaga Hip Bag

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I have been on the hunt for a faux leather skirt and spotted this one online so I went to Nordstrom to try it on.  It’s really cute on although the faux leather is very “faux” but considering the price point, I’m okay with that.  While I was there, I spotted this blazer and cute button down that I had to try on.  The button down has faux leather lapel and cuffs which is really cute!  The jacket comes in quite a few colors and prints.  I love the cuffed sleeves as that’s how I always wear my blazers.  It’s unlined but other than that the material is a nice silky feeling and it fits nicely in the shoulders.
Lush Print Blazer (wearing XS) | Faux Leather Skirt (wearing size Small)

Faux Leather Trim Shirt (size XS on the left and size Small on the right)

 if you are wondering this was a different day than the rest of the pics.  The purple pants I’m wearing are Madewell Colorpop jeans

J Crew had a few cute things on sale and as you can see, I was apparently only attracted to the striped items! 

Multistripe long-sleeve boatneck tee  – (wearing XS) This top was super soft.  I almost would wear this to bed!  The burgundy stripes are perfect for fall and the price ($34.99) for J Crew was pretty good.  I would’ve preferred the smaller size since it kind of pooled around my waist and didn’t make it very attractive but it wasn’t available in store.
Rugby-stripe boatneck top – (wearing XXS) This top is less stretchy than the top on the left so it was a bit tighter around the bust for me.  I have to be careful when I buy J Crew tops because their non stretchy tops are always quite small in the bust and I’m bigger in that department so often times I get the pulling in the chest that’s quite unattractive. The rest of the fit though, was great and love the color combo.

Jules dress in stripe silk twill – (wearing size 0)  One warning about this dress, the shoulders have absolutely no give so I actually tried on the 00 and got stuck!!  It wasn’t that it was too small for me, it fit fine.  But you know how you have to lift your arms up to get the dress over your head and so my shoulders would hinder it from going above my head!  The top part of the dress is just very constricting.  I was in the dressing room thinking that either I was going to have to call the SA over to come help me pull it over my head or just buy it and act like I wanted to wear it out of the store.  LOL!  Anyway, I did finally get it off so I tried on the 0 because I had to see if it would work better.  It was just slightly too wide on me (but would be okay with alterations) but with the trauma of getting stuck in the other one, I left it behind. 🙂
Colorblock Stripe Top – (wearing size 0) I didn’t love the bagginess of the top (wide stripes + bagginess is not good) even on the model you can tell it’s not the greatest fit so I think even if I sized down, I’m not sure I would like it. I can kind of understand why it went on sale so quickly.

So yeah, not the best shopping trip other than the blazer and the faux leather skirt which I love.  Hopefully J Crew will have better fits next time!

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  • phiphis blog
    August 29, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    i'm all over the medium in purple and have been visiting it regularly. my sister and i debate over the shape and colour all the time or i'd have gotten it already! 😛

    xox P

    phiphisblog.com

    • phiphis blog
      August 29, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      and i agree too with the jules! i tried on the foulard top with that same cut, and had to bend to get it off. i was stuck in it for a good few minutes! 😛

    • tiffanystylish
      August 29, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      What is it about that Prada bag that is so hard to pull the trigger? I just can't do it but I go visit it every time I stop in Nordstrom!

      I'm so happy I'm not the only that got stuck! haha!

  • Bonnie
    August 29, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    I wish I could live in Nordstrom. It's the best store.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • Aly ~ Cooking in Stilettos
    August 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Loving the Prada bags! Did you ever decide on the Philip Lim bag? I caved and that bag is beyond heavy. I'm still on the fence re: whether to return or not 🙁

    • tiffanystylish
      August 29, 2012 at 6:18 pm

      I decided not to get it because like you said, it's a bit heavy and no shoulder strap so I think my arm would get too tired carrying it. My Alexander Wang bag is like that and I rarely take it out for that reason. I do love the look of the bag though, it's gorgeous!

  • Always Maylee
    August 29, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    I love the floral blazer and all the striped goodies!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  • Sheila
    August 29, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Love the navy blue Prada bag!!! 🙂 🙂 Love Nordies!

    xo – Sheila

    http://sheislovely1.blogspot.com

  • Jyoti
    August 29, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I really like the Saffiano totes too! I've been trying to decide if I want one or not so I can save up. Maybe with my first real paycheck. xD

  • Joanna Le
    August 29, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    I'm surprised that more people don't have a classic navy bag! The colour is still quite neutral and works for both in AND out of the office!

    http://www.xjole.com

  • Lisa
    August 29, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG i JUST bought a faux leather tulip skirt last weekend!!!! muhahaha twinsies!!!

    i definitely like the navy prada.. i think navy prada is probably a better investment than a beige one.. and i think you'll get a lot of use out of the navy especially this fall and winter! that bal bag is pretty but i think the proenza one is cuter on you!

  • dreamingincashmere
    August 29, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Great bags! I LOVE the Prada one!! I've been dreaming about it for a few weeks now!!!
    -amy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

  • Lily Marek
    August 29, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Love the floral blazer and always a fan of anything striped 🙂

  • Beautygirl24
    August 29, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    The floral blazer is on my must-try list!

  • freeteyme
    August 30, 2012 at 1:45 am

    The red prada is on my list for this year. It will look really good with dark suits.

  • Caroline
    August 30, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Stripes stripes everywhere!! Too cute 🙂

  • issa
    August 30, 2012 at 2:26 am

    hey! it's been awhile! i'm back at getting my blogging life back. HA. we'll see how that goes.

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    wewearthings

  • Fabulous Petite
    August 30, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    So cute Tiffany. I want one of those bags in every color please.

    Xo
    Sam
    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com