Oopsies. I have been a bad blogger. Last week my school started and I was surprised by some policy changes that are making my life a little stressful. It's really starting my year off on the wrong foot! Also, my little bunny started school and I couldn't believe how emotional I was about it! She, of course, did not cry at all on the first day - I was another story. I had no idea I would be so emotional about her going to school. One of the awesome things about motherhood is that you are always surprising yourself!
I thought I'd do some LEC reviews because I have nabbed a few great items from them in the past and I bought the Groupon ($30 for $60 worth of clothing).
Here's what I found:
Women's Cotton Cashmere Sweater (XS) in Scuba Blue and (XXS) Tomato
Yes this is a very basic sweater but it is also offered at a very affordable price! I love the little sweatshirt detailing (inverted triangle at neckline) and the material is very soft although not terribly thick so I think this might not be a winter sweater. I really loved both colors and preferred the size XXS although if you are looking for a little slouch I would go with your normal size.
I don't know why I didn't order an XXS for comparison - I think I would have preferred that. My husband said the fit was a little too boxy but I LOVE this sweatshirt. The buttons on the side are SOOO charming and the terry is to die for. I want to wear it every day. I think it's a teeny bit pricey but I'm sure it will go on sale at some point. I would really like to see what the Daylily Orange looks like. I don't look good in orange but the color on the website looks beautiful.BTW - Dark Midnight is a slightly darker version of JC's Nightfall Blue
I felt fine in either size. The 2 was a little snug in the chest but that's it. I've been looking for a white shirt that is a bit cheaper than JC's Boy Shirt (which I own but would rather not have paid so much for). This shirt is super cute and I love the nod to true men's shirts with the side vent (in a blue stripe) and the button down collar. The cotton is a nice heavy weight and I like the length. This is the newer version but there is another one on sale for $19.99.
The 2 was definitely too snug in this one - all over. Prefer the 4. Again, if you are looking for a basic white button down - this is a nice option. This version is more fitted because of the stretch in the fabric and the shaping at the waist. It's a light cotton. Very flattering and comfortable and again, a good deal at $19.99
Huge, unflattering. Not for me.
Women's Button Front Pocket Skirt (size 2) in Berry Breeze Plaid
Well made with a lining, nice cotton. Colors were a bit too saturated for me and the overall feel was 12 year old girl instead of mother of girl. It's a little hard to tell in the picture but it was super poofy. A good ironing might help.
I don't know if it's from the super stretch denim but these puppies were running really big. I would definitely size down. The denim had that feel of not being jeans but some weird material with way too much stretch. I can see them being baggy at the end of the day. That being said, the general shape was flattering. I would call them more bootleg however.
Women's Slim Leg Jeans (size 27) in Rinsed Deep Indigo
These are definitely slim leg without being jeggings. The camera washed out the color - it is the same as the jeans above. I like these a lot and although the 27's initially felt WAY too tight in the waist, within an hour of wearing them around the house they felt perfect. The length is also just right for me - fine with flats, fine with heels. For $26.99 these are a steal and they actually feel like denim! I did take a picture from behind but I'm not quite ready to post that much information on the internet :)
What are other people snagging with their $30 Groupon?
