Category Archives: J. Crew

08.24.12

Fashion Friday: CrewCuts Back to School.

I admit it, I am a sucker for CrewCuts.  I think my girls have more J. Crew than I do.  I just can’t walk away.  The good news is that everything I buy there lasts for a few seasons so I feel good about the money spent.  Have you seen the latest catalog?  Ugh.
As my girls are headed back to school on Monday, here are some of my favorite pieces for Fall.

 

02.03.12

Fashion Friday: Loving Leopard.

I adore animal prints.  Leopard and Zebra are at the top of my list. I love to rock my Wildcat blouse from J. Crew.  ( Sold out, #1 below.)
Whenever I wear it, Mike calls me Peg Bundy.  So, it got me to thinking that there is a lot of tasteful leopard out there, but there is even more not-so-tasteful leopard.  First, let’s take a look at leopard done right.
This is obviously leopard gone wrong.  
Here are some tips to get it right:
  • Leopard print clothing should not be tight.
  • Stay away from spandex, rayon and velour.
  • Leopard print is a statement.  Don’t make too many statements in one outfit.
  • Stick to one leopard print piece per outfit.  (Steer clear of matching shoes, handbag, etc.)
  • For a more updated look, mix leopard print with bright fun colors, think green, blue, orange, pink.
  • Stay away from leopard athletic wear.
  • Everything in moderation.  
Here are some of my favorite leopard items of the moment.  Please do not wear more than one at a time. 😉
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12.14.11

Happy Holidays Giveaway: J. Crew Glitter iPhone Case.

Happy Holidays to all of you!  As a special thank you for your support, I will be giving away one of my favorite gifts each week until Christmas.  This week I will be giving away this baby.  
Here are the rules for the contest: 
1.) You must be a follower of Kiki’s List.  If you are not sure how to follow, click here.
2.) To enter the giveaway, leave a comment in the comment section of this post between today, Wednesday, December 14th and Friday, December 16th.  A winner will randomly be selected.

3.) Each of the following are worth an additional entry:

• Share a link to this post on Facebook.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

•  If you have a blog, share a link to this post.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

•  Tweet about this giveaway.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

• “Like” Kiki’s List on Facebook.  Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

10.05.11

E’s Party Q & A.

A few of you have emailed me questions about E’s Party.  Hopefully this post will answer them.
All of the instruments on the cake were made from fondant.  The zebra pattern at the bottom was actually a zebra ribbon.  After explaining the design to Kristy, this is the sketch that she came up with.
Pretty true to life, right?  Isn’t she amazing? 
The invitations were made in MS Word.  The font is Taller Evolution.  The invitation paper and envelopes are from Paper Source, and the Zebra paper is from Michael’s.
The Back Stage Passes were made in MS Word.
The “Rock n’ Rolls are actually Tropical Lemonheads.    I found them at the Dollar Tree, and picked them because of the colors, not knowing how they tasted.  I have to say, they were the hit of the party.  They taste like jelly beans.

My dress and belt (both on sale now, of course) are from Anthropologie.  E’s shirt is from Crewcuts.  It seems to be sold out, but they have a similar one with long sleeves here.

I think that’s everything.  Thanks so much for all of your emails and kind words.  This party was so much fun to create.