Sunday, April 21, 2013

Best Fitting Jeans Ever and New (Mini) Bag

My local Loft has been closed for renovations since after Xmas and just reopened. I popped in the other day after a hairdresser appointment, since it was on my way home, and they had just started their Family and Friends (40% off everything). Some of my favorite summer clothes are from the Loft so even if I didn't travel to another store during the renovation I have always fun browsing. In particular I love their super-skinny denim (as you might remember I have a pair of cords and a pair of dark wash leggings from the winter) so I wanted to see if they had some light wash for the summer. I found an awesome neutral "greige" that goes with everything (it is called boardwalk grey but it is more of a mix between a light grey and ecru) and they came home with me.
Now, I recently tried a lot of premium denim from brands like Current Elliott, JBrand and the likes and in all honesty I didn't find anything that fits me better than the Loft superskinny. I seem to be a 25 in Loft super skinny jeans, which is a size down from the 26 that I wear across pretty much all the other other brands.
I broke them out yesterday already (I had two birthday parties back-to-back). I tried them with my new Rebecca Taylor tweed moto vest (bought during the Bloomingdales F&F after stalking it forever. Post to come) and the Seville wedges from last year:





The weather was a bit too cool for short sleeves though, so I switched to an old Theory open cardigan:


I also wanted to show you my new bag for spring. I have been looking for a new bag from quite some time and while I am attracted to totes and satchels I realized that I am really a crossbody/messanger person and after wearing a tote/hobo for a few weeks in the end I always come back to my old black Tod's that is now too worn in and also too black for the season. I didn't want to spend a fortune because I get tired of bags pretty easily and also because in my feature there is possibly an Hermes Evelyne II. So after much deliberating I ordered the Marc Jacobs too hot to handle drawstring bag in the birch color. I had already seen this bag at Bloomingdales and thought it was totally adorable but they only had a neon yellow color and a black, that I don't need. Shopbop seems to be the only website that carries it in the birch color, which is an off-white, so when they had their F&F last week I pulled the trigger. This is a small bag but is surprisingly roomy inside. It can comfortably hold my wallet, phone, keys and even a small bottle of Purrell and a small snack for my daughter. Hpwever, I recommend it only if your wallet is a compact one though, you don't want it to stick out.
The strap is adjustable but it came in the perfect length for me. What I like about it is that the Marc Jacobs metal tag is actually white and not gold as in other MJ bags (I can't deal with that big gold placket). Here it is on me:





I apologize, for some reason I cannon copy-paste links, I will try to update later.

Are you partaking in the Loft F&F? Do you like my new bag? By the way, my husband hates it ;-).

8 comments:

  1. Do tell about the Hermes in your future

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  2. loft just started shipping to canada so i am just now aquainting myself with the brand - love these jeans and love the bag! i love a cros body bag too when i am walking or shopping!

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  3. Cross body bags are my favorite style of bag. They allow your hands to be free, especially useful with children to tame, and are easy on the shoulder. It is a darling bag.

    I definitely need to try the Loft jeans. I have a lot of trouble finding jeans, any pants really, that fit me well. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Count me in for the cross body club, I like the look of more ladylike bags with the handles but it is mostly on others because I find them impractical, also because I spend too much time on my iPhone...
    I have to try Loft for jeans, I am currently looking for a white denim.
    Oh and I loved your Nina Garcia approved outfit, just did not manage to comment :)

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  5. I always carry a cross-body bag too, but I don't have one for warmer weather. I like this one!

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  6. I don't like the gold MK placket either. The white is nice. I loooove Loft jeans. Got the white modern straight on the last promo.

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  7. The jeans look great! Today I'm wearing white jeans for the first time this year (I'm in New York too) but it seems like I'm getting funny looks. That bag is cute- are you worried about the top not closing completely?

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  8. I love cross body bags as they leave both hands free. I can hold my daughter's hand while walking and I get my coffee too. :)

    I have never thought to buy jeans from the Loft but will definitely check them out. When they are running promotions you can get some great deals.

    Cute MJ bag and I look forward to hearing about your Hermes Evelyne purchase. I have the Jypsiere (also a cross body) and I love it.

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