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Review: Printed Ruffled Top

15, Oct 2009

Printed Ruffled Top ($29.00)
Rating: Buy It Never
Fit: So this great if you really want to look like a bird of paradise. It’s probably not slutty enough for Halloween so it can be used just on normal costumey days should you have such days. The weirdest part about this dress might be the back that [...]

Review: Side Sequin Trim Top

11, Oct 2009

Side Sequin Trim Top ($24.80)
Rating: Wear it forever (or at least till the beads fall off)
Fit: Amidst sequin overload, I discovered this beaded top that looked like it could easily have come from J. Crew, where embellished tees can cost you over $100. Unlike some of the tops I’ve tried at Michelle Obama’s favorite store, [...]

Review: Mesh And Stone Trim Tee

29, Sep 2009

Mesh And Stone Trim Tee ($32.00)
Rating: Buy It Maybe

Fit: This is one of those long, tight rayon shirts that hugs every sort of fat roll you may have no matter how small. Things like this are really just made for the mannequins. I mean, look how that shirt looks on that plastic, flawless body. [...]

Review: Military Tipped Sweater

28, Sep 2009

Military Tipped Sweater ($32.00)
Rating: Trendy For Now
Fit: These military inspired cardigans were looking so supercute on the mannequins in the Twelve by Twelve section they were almost sold out. Just one large in gray was left. I was like, “Of course I’ll try a large on” because I thought it was a no-brainer I would [...]

Review: Satin Woven Tunic

27, Sep 2009

Satin Woven Tunic ($22.80)
Rating: Buy It Maybe
Fit: I don’t know if buttoned-down shirts really require much reviewing. Like, we’re all pretty aware of how they fit, right? It’s really not that hard to mess them up. Like this one, it’s fine. It’s blousey and a nice, rich color. It has this weird tie that–if you’re [...]

Review: Tie Back Sweater

18, Sep 2009

Tie Back Sweater ($19.00)
Rating: Wear It Forever
Fit: The ribbing on the sweater is extremely slimming, as it draws attention to your chest while creating a narrower midsection (though busty women, you might want to steer clear). The pearl beaded posies look just as nice as any 50+ J. Crew embellishments and the lavender, taupe and [...]

Review: Architectural Zip Top

17, Sep 2009

Architectural Zip Top ($29)
Rating: Buy It Never
Fit: I was initially drawn to the color. Very Michelle Obama lemongrass. But zippers are supposed to be edgy and structured. Unfortunately, the hardware design up top loses its cool factor when the loops flop over as you walk.
Versatility: If you’re a DIY-er, you could probably get the zippers [...]

Review: Blurred Floral Bustier Top

16, Sep 2009

Blurred Floral Bustier Top ($17.80)
Rating: Buy It Maybe
Fit: Finally! A corset style top at Forever 21 without that tacky elastic back. Granted, the quality wasn’t perfect. I could already see the sticking unraveling at the bust. But the print is pretty and a zipper is better than elastic any day unless you’re preggers.
Versatility: Wear it [...]

Review: Abstract Print Satin Top

11, Sep 2009

Abstract Print Satin Top ($17.80)
Rating: Buy It Never
Fit: I love, love, love this print. It’s a pity then that the bosom of this top has to have that awful foam padding that is a instant ghettoizer. One day, when Forever 21 contacts us and yells at us for copyright infringement or whatever, I’m just [...]

Review: Velvet Bubble Hem Tunic

5, Sep 2009

Velvet Bubble Hem Tunic ($22.80)
Rating: Buy it Never
Fit: Bubble hems are the bain of my existence. They make butts look larger and hips look fuller. And I’m all for velvet—just not when it’s shiny and looks like it belongs on the seat of a barstool at a strip club. It’s really too bad, too. You [...]


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