OOTD: Herringbone add Polka Dots

A couple of weeks ago, while I was looking for a grey bottom to wear with my new gray Joe Fresh cardigan, I suddenly regretted not getting those Gap slim fit herringbone crops that I had tried back in October (by lack of better judgment on my part I got the pink ones that so far I haven't worn IRL, even if I tried a couple of great outfits with them). At my local store the sale stock was very scarce, as you can imagine but luckly I found a lonely size 10 that allowed me to track down a pair in my size. As you know at the Gap you can ask the SA to lookup the inventory of other stores and it turned out that another store (not so far was supposed to have plenty in stock in my size. I called the store and after being put on hold for five minutes they told me that nope, not a single pair in my size. Now, it is pretty useless to ask a SA on the phone if she is sure of something that she just told you, so I thanked and called another store whose inventory showed one pair (which is very close to 0 as far as chances that an actual pair will show up) and while they didn't have any they told me that the store that I had just called was showing 10 in my size. I know, right??? So I decided that it was worth it to go in person and put to good use my sleuth abilities to find clothes that are hiding in unconventional spots. Did the SA check all the manniquins? Fitting rooms? The windows? You never know where a pair could hide and you just need one. It wasn't that difficult, there was a pair right on the sale rack in my size and with all the discounts it came down to only $12. These gotta be the most flattering pair of pants that I own for that price.

Yesterday the kindergarteners at my daughter school had their first poetry recital. It was a big deal and since all the other moms and dads would be there I wanted to look a little bit more polished than in my usual drop-off uniform of sweatpants/leggings, so I decided to wear the Gap pants with the Blythe in polka dots and the Joe Fresh sweater. The problem with these pants, as with the café capris, is that you need to wear heels or at least flats for them to fall right and my feet were definitely cold in my heels but it was worth it because I really liked the outfit. I accessorized with my big pearl necklace (first I tried it over the Blythe's collar but I think the Blythe doesn't lend itself to be buttoned all the way up, so I unbuttoned it and let the necklace peek out from underneath):

How could I live for so long without an ivory belt?

The recital was the cutest thing and I was so proud of my little one, she was the first one to go and she recited her poem perfectly and in a loud voice, which of course brought tears to my eyes. I don't want her to grow up!
Once home, and while I was all dressed up, I switched the Blythe with the Tilda top, that I brought home the other day to play around with. I think this top is exquisite, my pics really don't do it justice. Anyway, since I had tried it under a blazer at the store, I wanted to show you how it looks under a sweater:

I think that I am going to hold on to it and try to rebuy on promo because with the tax this was almost $120, which I find a bit steep ($88 would be much better). BTW, I am "almost" sure that there will be a sitewide promo for President's Day. At least there was one last year, I remember because I was in Miami and I couldn't order anything. But don't take my words for granted, with the Crew you never know.

Ok, those of you snowed in, stay warm and safe (it was raining here ealier this morning but the snow is picking up again). Next week it will be all about my packing for Miami, so stay tuned for some (welcome) warm weather outfit! Have a great weekend!