James Perse high gauge tee
Eileen Fisher organic linen pants (gift from Eileen Fisher to review last year) | small
Birkenstock Birko-flor arizona sandals
Wearing/Shopping
This week’s outfits theme seems to have been “the things I don’t wear very often” and rounding it out are these linen pants by Eileen Fisher. I received them last year and wore them quite a bit, but haven’t much this summer. I don’t know why I have such a hard time with them…maybe it’s the contrast that I see between my bottom half and top half when I wear pants like this? I also wish they were a little bigger and longer? And every time I wear them, I think I wish they were the Elizabeth Suzann florence pants in linen – I just love ES’s linen better and I think if I was able to find the right size I’d wear them all the time.
And this tee. Man, I love this tee, the color, style, everything. But the material is very thin (which I love), but I have to wash it every time I wear it because it gets deodorant stains at the armpits. I also somehow manage to get oil-based stains on it every time I wear it, either from cooking or eating, who knows.
Thanks to you guys using my referral link for Garmentory (when you use my link and sign up for an account at Garmentory, you receive a $20 account credit and so do I), I am able to order and try things from independent designers I love. My latest purchase should arrive today, and I’m super-excited/nervous about it.
I’ve been coveting an Agnes Badoo bag since I first spotted them, but have been primarily focused on this larger tote. I have several tote bags now that I love, so I don’t need another one, but I have also always loved the smaller crossbody bag. The problem is that whenever I buy a smaller bag, while I love it (Jerome Dreyfuss Bobi…Etc. Etc.) I never wear it and end up selling it. My general rule of thumb is that if it doesn’t fit my Comme des Garcons pouch (which contains all my necessary miscellany) along with my wallet, Baggu bags, another pouch and big sunglasses, I don’t carry it, so I never carry smaller bags.
But I WANT to pare down now, and the only way to do it is to force myself. I am tired of feeling like I have to have EVERYTHING with me all the time. If I commuted, or was away from home all day, that would be different, but for goodness’ sake, I work at home and drive everywhere…stay tuned next week to see how I do with that LOL.
I am OBSESSED with this linen caftan that Alyson recently featured. OBSESSED. I want long sleeve dresses/caftans lately. But lightweight and flowy. More on those next week too.
Don’t forget: The James Perse summer sale ends this weekend – they added a few new arrivals for women including long sleeve cotton/cashmere tees for $99.
My Nordstrom Anniversary sale order arrives today – I got these Eileen Fisher pants (in small), these Beyond Yoga quilted leggings, and this pair of Spanx boyshorts. What did you order? Has it arrived yet? What do you think? (my mom LOVES her Patagonia nano-puff hoodie!!)
Reading/Watching
Have you watched GLOW on Netflix yet? I devoured it (as I do) and loved every second. I was surprised I did, but the show was deeper than I thought it would be.
Random: I’ve been re-watching Sex & The City lately when I have some time to myself, and remember that episode where Charlotte frequents a shoe boutique and gets free shoes because the SA has a shoe/foot fetish? Well, I could swear it was the Robert Clergerie boutique by the script/logo on the shoes & boxes. I can spot a Robert Clergerie about as well as I can spot James Perse 🙂
I am reading The Source by James Michener at the urging of my husband (He LOVED IT) and it is SLOW going. I am not as into it as he was that’s for sure…
Doing
Working now. Nothing but work lately. Vacation is over 😉
An update on Dagny: She’s doing really well, we decided to take her off the prozac after only a short time on it because almost immediately, it seemed to make everything worse. She was constantly anxious – even more than before – and seemed to take longer to calm down. She became a zombie and didn’t want to do anything. Literally, nothing. She boarded while we were on vacation and they said she did well, and since she’s been home, she hasn’t had an episode, she devours every meal, and is back to cuddling on the bed again, something she hasn’t done in a very long time.
She needs much more exercise and play time than I can give her, so I’m going to take her to day care twice a week. We’re also trying some treats/supplements with CBD in them to see if that helps. And behavior modification if it seems like she’s getting anxious. So far so good. I am afraid that what was happening before was as much me as it was her; we were feeding off each others anxiety and it became a vicious circle.
Oh, and my sister got her biopsy results back and all is well. But on a related note, does anyone have any experience with Epstein-Barr virus?
What are you doing this weekend? Have a great one !!
Hey! You mentioned Epstein-Barr…..what do you want to know about it? You can message me privately if you want.
My sister has been tested for it – wondering if it will help explain some of her multitude of symptoms. Seems
Like most doctors don’t know much about it or how to deal with it.
I just read this interview with one of the stars of GLOW. It’s mostly about her transition into acting from music and what it’s like to work on the show, but there’s also some insight into her character and some other things. It’s a fun, quick read
http://bust.com/tv/193145-kate-nash-glow-interview.html
I love the color of that tee! But alas, if the fabric is too thin, I know I won’t wear it.
No personal experience with Epstein-Barr, just want to relay my good thoughts for your sis.
Oh and congrats to whomever snagged that Jamie + the Jones pocket top on Slowre. I was too, ahem, slow. 😉
I know it’s a very common cause of mono. Most of the public have come into contact with EB and will test positive for having been exposed to it. I hope your sister gets to feeling better!
oh, thanks! going to read that now…
i was so tempted to keep that J+J top for myself!!! it’s really lovely 🙂 sorry you missed it…
for fall/winter i think i’d like one of their sweaters though.
One more thing…not sure what your sister’s symptoms specifically are, but EB has been linked/ associated with certain auto immune disorders. Sorry…I am a nurse so I tend to ramble on medical things.
so many symptoms…i’ll email you separately! thank you 🙂
Resisted/ignored all sales (all of our money seems to be going into home repairs and travel this year) with the exception of buying an Icebreaker sports bra on eBay. 🙂
Heading to MA for a wedding this weekend and leaving our son there with his grandmother for a week!
Good luck to your sister.
Hi Grechen,
Just so happy for you that Dagny is doing better and I know your sister will be ok.
Sending you love and encouragement,
xoxogena
thanks gena 🙂
Glad Dagney’s feeling better and glad about your sister’s biopsy. My step-mother has Epstein-Barr and it was really bad for a long while but once she got diagnosed and treated she has been much better. I don’t think it ever goes away but I think it can be managed. Let me know if your sister needs someone to talk to about it and we can get them in touch.
thank you! she’s not sure she has it yet, but has been tested – trying to interpret the results.
Thanks for the mention, Gretchen – have a lovely weekend!
So glad to hear your sister’s biopsy turned out well!
And you look so good in these Eileen Fisher pants, though! I like the pleats a lot. And I think that Agnes Badoo tote is beautiful!
I got the Jeff caftan, but in curry and with a hood. For when I’m frequenting mineral spas. 🙂
oh yay! can’t wait to hear about it.
Hi Gretchen,
I read your blog as often as I can and I love it! I love your honesty and your thoughtful consideration of our everyday lives. I have never commented before and I hate the fact that I am commenting on something negative BUT………I have not had a good experience with Elizabeth Suzanne. Like you, I am thoughtful about the things that I buy and it takes me a lot of thinking before I spend alot of money on clothes. I bought a pair of Florence pants from Elizabeth Suzanne after positive reviews from you and others. I waited the ten weeks (I knew I would have to wait) and when I received the Small Tall they were not as flowy as I would have liked. I emailed about a return right away and I have heard NOTHING and that was over two months ago. Not even a form email saying that they are overwhelmed and will get back to me when they catch up. I do not even know if they will honor my return (their policy is two weeks). I understand that they are experiencing some growing pains and I am happy to be patient and I am always polite but I am wondering if anyone else is having this experience and if maybe, their customer service is taking a hit. Just an experience to share……my pants may be coming your way to sell on SLOWRE…..I cannot wear them and they are too expensive for me to just sit on.
Anyway…thanks for listening and thank you for brightening my days!
I think the pants look great on you! I have an EF gauze (elastic waist) pant and I ended up taking one size larger. I just felt better with a little looser and longer, it also felt like a better contrast with something fitted on top (& less see thru on the bottom). I’m obsessed with Garmentory now, thanks to you! I honestly don’t get very excited shopping at department stores anymore as I enjoy wearing the indie small batch designs so much more. In fact I only bought one thing at the Nordi’s Anniv Sale (the foldable leather Longchamp tote in blue).
Glad to hear Dagny is doing better! And that your sister is ok.
In regards to your bag size. I switched to a lighter load in the past few years due to a degenerative disc in my neck. I sold all my heavy bags and have mainly small or mini bags now with a few dressier totes/backpacks (I do have tons of longchamp totes in different sizes and colors as well). On most days I carry a smaller bag with a small wallet, keys, name badge for work, lip balm, lip color, small earphones and my phone. On workdays I may also carry a tote and throw my lunch and small bag in. However, I only carry that tote to/from the office parking to work (about two blocks apart). If I run out during lunch or run errands after work, the tote stays in the car or office. I keep a supply of things I may need in my office desk and in my car so I feel completely comfortable not lugging around a bunch of stuff in my bag (i.e. measuring tape, hairbrush, lint roller, etc.). It took a little getting used to but I love smaller bags now. I do use a bigger bag on days I have to carry a folder or laptop but it is maybe one or two days a week now vs. a daily heavy load as I was before.
Tania, I’m with you about feeling “meh” over department stores! As it is, I’d have to battle the Hamptons summer traffic to get to the closest mall and hour away (an outlet center) or 2 hours to get to the REAL mall. Needless to say, most Hamptons shops are too pricey for me, but luckily I’m the queen of sale shopping. And my UPS guy knows me really well! 😉
Grechen, I’m so glad to hear of your sister’s good results…but I hope she gets to the bottom of the Epstein-Barr issue. Super-glad that Dagny is back to her normal self, too.
You look so cute/chic in this linen pant/ JP tee combo. I could wear that everyday this summer. (Now I want to go repack for my trip to PA this week!!!). I adore caftans and seem to be acquiring more of them. 🙂
I only have a limited experience with Elizabeth Suzann, but I ordered a Georgia Midi dress earlier this year (before the warm weather collection came out), and didn’t end up liking it, so I emailed them asking for a return and I got a form email back almost immediately… I wonder if they were having server issues or something. I think that would warrant a follow up email, perhaps, and I can’t imagine them not honoring the return since you contacted them within the return policy.
I ended up using my store credit on the clyde jacket in the midnight linen and I love it.