Monday, May 21, 2012

Orla Kiely iPhone 4 Snap On Cover

I was so excited to finally get my Orla Kiely iPhone 4 Case in the mail today!


I've been wanting this case for a really long time, but didn't want to bite the bullet and buy it off the Orla Kiely website for $65.  I've been searching for it on eBay, but of course people are selling it for way more than the original retail price. So last week, while googling "Orla Kiely iPhone 4" I found that Amazon was selling it for much less - $44 and free shipping! I still think it's quite pricey for a cell phone case, but it's Orla Kiely and I had a gift card, so for me it was worth the splurge. Plus, it seems that many of the cases at the Apple store cost about the same anyway, so I might as well buy one that I really like. 


Even the packaging is super cute!

To the right is the cardboard "iPhone" that was inside the case.

My iPhone before. So I really do like this Paul Frank case. I liked it so much in fact, that I continued to use it for my iPhone 4 even though it's an iPhone 3 case. The openings are not the same, so it was always a pain to take the case off every time I wanted to take a decent picture.

My iPhone after!

It snaps right into place and stays put.


If you're anything like me, then you love looking at all the details.


This case is pretty much like all of Orla Kiely's purses and accessories - it's made of 100% cotton with a laminate coating, which makes it easy to wipe clean in case it gets dirty. It seems to be durable enough to protect the back of the iPhone. If you're looking for something a bit more substantial that will protect the entire iPhone, then check out the folio case. Overall, I'm so happy with this cover - it'll make my iPhone that much more fun to use. 

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Orla Kiely Packed and Ready to Go!

Orla Kiely packed and ready to go!

This weekend, my husband and I decided to go to Orlando for a quick getaway vacation, which gave me the opportunity to break out my new Orla Kiely travel bag.  Oh, how much I love this bag. It's so roomy and had just the right amount of space to hold all my items for the weekend. Plus, the fun car print puts a smile on my face. 

John's school actually had their championship softball game in Orlando this weekend and, being the dedicated fan he is, wanted to be there to support them. Meanwhile, he dropped me off at various shopping destinations, including the premium outlets, Mall at Millennia, and of course, Ikea!

I love Ikea's Ingolf Junior Chair because it looks just like the highchair version of our Pottery Barn dining chairs. How cute it would be for our little one to sit in this chair with us at the dining table!

I was thinking about buying this abacus for our future little one, but I thought, eh, they won't be able to use it for a few years anyway. I think I'll hold off.

Enjoyed a little dessert in the cafeteria! I honestly couldn't even tell you what each item was, but they were delicious! The pink one had some type of cake/cream filling, the green one was marzipan with some kind of chocolatey filling (I think), and the last one was a coconut covered truffle.

I scored big at the Lacoste outlet, buying this Catherine Malandrino + Lacoste top for only $17, originally $145!

Check out my tiny baby bump, which grows bigger and bigger every week! That's what's great about this top - I can wear it throughout pregnancy because of the super-stretchy material.

I love these knot details.

French kiss! These cute gators are embroidered on the back neckline - it's all in the details!

Sunday, May 6, 2012

The Webster For Target

So I went to Target this afternoon to check out The Webster, which is their latest designer clothing collaboration. I'd never heard of The Webster before and honestly didn't even know they were launching today until I read about it just a couple days ago on someone's blog. There just wasn't a lot of buzz about it. So I decided it was safe to go to Target in the afternoon, as opposed to first thing in the morning when everything usually gets sold out. And I was right - pretty much every piece in every size was still there as of 4:00 pm this afternoon. There were no other women hovering around the racks and feverishly picking up every single item. Nope, it was just me. Which was nice for a change. This was how it used to be when I shopped the Target designer collaborations in years past. I'm really not sure why ever since Missoni, there's been such a shopping frenzy. Anyway, it was nice to be able to leisurely look at each item. After walking around for a few minutes, I decided to bring back only this dress with me to the fitting room.



Item: Strapless Maxi Dress by The Webster for Target
Color: Wallpaper print cream
Size: XS
Price: $44.99
Overall Rating: 3/5

First of all, I'm really into maxi dresses now that I'm pregnant. They're easy to slip on, super comfy, and they can grow with you as your belly grows. Not to mention they're a stylish choice for those hot summer days. The dress fits pretty true to size, although I try to avoid strapless dresses whenever I can because I'm constantly pulling them up. I would've preferred this as the Crossback Maxi Dress, but that style only came in the Flamingo print AND it's only available online. I definitely like this color combo a lot better, but my husband said that the fern print made me look older. I guess I agree - I wish it had been some type of pretty floral print instead. I think the length is great because I would be able to wear this dress with just flat sandals and I wouldn't have to get it hemmed for my 5'3" height. The material felt really nice and substantial. Because there doesn't seem to be any signs that this dress will sell out soon, I think I will hold out for a sale.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Outfit Of The Day: Groves of Palm

What I'm Wearing:
Groves of Palm Dress by Maeve
Woven Slip In Belt by Forever 21
Flats by Dolce Vita
I bought this dress many many years ago from Anthropologie, but have actually only worn it a few times. I love the colors and patterns, but it's just so stretchy! This dress is a size 0, but it could probably stretch out enough to fit someone who is a size 4 or 6. Because of its stretchiness, I find myself constantly having to pull it up, so it's not the most comfortable dress to wear. But I felt like wearing something very bright and springy today and this dress definitely fit the bill. And the best part - it has pockets!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Outfit Of The Day: Good News

Happy Sunday!

And yes, that is a baby bump in the picture :) I'm so happy to announce that I am pregnant!!!

What I'm Wearing:
Top by Catherine Malandrino for Lacoste
Camisole by C&C California
Chelsea Secret Fit Belly Skinny Leg Maternity Jeans by Joe's
Espadrilles by the Gap

I am about 15 weeks along and my husband and I couldn't be more thrilled. We are so overjoyed that we will soon be joined by our little one in October. 

With a baby on the way, I've decided to start on another blog that will be dedicated to my pregnancy and the adventures that come along with being an expectant mother. I invite you all to check out my "mommy" blog for updates on my pregnancy, tips for mothers-to-be, and of course, maternity fashion :) Here's the new address: BabyJordi.blogspot.com

Monday, April 23, 2012

Outfit Of The Day: Head to Toe in Pilcro

What I'm Wearing:
Ribboned Collar Top
Stet Slim Ankle Cords
Bow Trinket Flats
All by Pilcro

Pilcro is probably one of my favorite brands. Every time I'm in Anthropologie and I spot something that I think is cute, I pick it up and realize that once again, it's by Pilcro. Everything they make is just so cute and whimsy. Today was just one of those days that I happened to be wearing head-to-toe Pilcro, but only coincidentally. I knew I wanted to wear this top today, but I didn't want to pair it with jeans because I didn't feel like wearing blue-on-blue. So I thought, "Perfect! I'll wear my yellow cords!" I thought the two paired very well together. And just to add a little pop of color, I wore my bright orange Pilcro flats. Have you ever worn a single brand from head to toe? Or do you always try to mix-n-match?

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Outfit Of The Day: "Stars" and Stripes

What I'm Wearing:
Top by J. Crew
Seeing Spots Shorts by Daughters of the Liberation
Shoes by Toms

I recently purchased this striped top from the sale rack at J. Crew. It was marked down to $29.99 (originally $45) and they were having an additional 30% off sale. I still thought, "Hmm, $21? Is that too much to pay for a simple cotton tee?" But my husband thought it looked really cute on me and I really liked the stripes and color combo. Plus, it was an xxs. I joked to my husband and said, "This vanity sizing is great! I feel so good about myself right now!" You see, I've NEVER been able to fit into a J. Crew size xxs, even in my skinniest of days. So I was delighted to see that I was able to wear this top quite comfortably. I know in all actuality I'm not really this size, but whatever. A girl can dream right? And on top of all this, they let me use my 15% teacher discount in addition to the 30%, which they've never let me do before, bringing my grand total for this self-esteem-boosting top to $18. Not bad for a J. Crew top.