Friday, November 27, 2009

Where is my Bedazzler & the Ingenue Coat Arrives!

Ladies do you remember the Bedazzler? That fabulous home appliance that fastened rhinestones to whatever you wanted back in the decade a few of us try not to remember, the 80's? My mom was the Queen of Bedazzlement. She was / is crafty and as I've mentioned earlier, tres chic, and thus of course had one. She bedazzled tons of things of mine; a denim jacket I can for sure remember was an early victim - er, example - of her creations. If you are unfamiliar, I'll give you the scoop. You took a strong backing piece of metal that the rhinestone was set in, hooked it thru the material, set the stone and the -- poof! -- you pressed down on the gun and the stone was then set in place. All the little doo-dad did I guess was set the prongs for you.
My point is -- I bought the jeweled tee from J.Crew that was $19.99 -- the name completely escapes me and it is no longer on the website -- and I wish J.Crew had just used the Bedazzler to get these babies on here!

Because when I look at the monstrous stone that is on the right side of the shirt - this huge, HUGE, stone is connected to this very thin shirt by a thread! Literally, a thread! Thank goodness I paid $16 for this thing ($19.99 plus 20% off) instead of the $55 or so J.Crew wanted FP!

If this shirt makes it thru 3 washes (I'm being very realistic, here) with all jewels attached, I will be surprised. Because this stone is heavy. If they had used the Bedazzler, those suckers wouldn't come loose. They wouldn't dare...

& now on to prettier topics... like the Ingenue Coat that has driven me mad during the last INSIDER promo. It's here, ladies. & me looooooooves. J'adore you, Ingenue coat. For serious.

Sleeve length is good, fit at the bust is good. Neckline is completely adorable, if not a little mashed from the shipping and travel. Length is just a tad bit shorter than I would have preferred but because the body fits great (& I tried on with some layers underneath) and the sleeves are not needing my cute little tailor's help, I am a happy girl, nonetheless.

Next post, wardrobe ideas for...




10 comments:

  1. ModaNovember 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    girl girl girl, the coat!!! oh that coat!! perfect on you, actually MAGNIFIQUE!

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  2. jcmamaNovember 28, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Love the coat and it looks fabulous on you! I wear a size 4 and do you thin the Petite 6 will fit well on me (I'm 5'5")?

    I recently got that jewel tee and haven't washed it yet. I hope it holds up to it... I like your idea about bedazzle and I think it will hold up better than hand sewn on the thin shirts.

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  3. UnknownNovember 28, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Gorgeousness. I love the coat. Girl, I left that tee alone. Thank goodness you paid a low price ;-)

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  4. According to MoiNovember 28, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    TOOTD, I'm very happy with the coat! I'll have to show you this week!

    jcmama, I find the measurements on the website for 1 size larger than your usual, but in petite, to be pretty close to my true size. So the 8P worked well as a stand in for a 6. My worry is that I'm 5'4" and it is a little shorter than I would like, so it may be even a little shorter than that on you. Also take that into consideration with the sleeve length. The sleeves work well on me but you can see what happens when I lift my arms up to take the pic, too.

    Gigi, He he, I got a good laugh out of the remarks about that tee. I see it's on eBay (of course) for $39.99. Oh ney. So not worth it!!

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  5. JemmaNovember 28, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    I looooove the coat, I am so glad you got the black one you wanted in the end, it looks fab on you! I love the bit about the bedazzler, I had a flashback! ha ha ha. Those jeweled tees from teh crew are just not woerking for me, I completely agree if you get three washes from it, you are doing really, really good!

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  6. HeidiGNovember 29, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I am gaga for your ga-ga-ga-gorgeous coat!! (and best of luck with the tee!)

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  7. According to MoiNovember 29, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Jemma, this tee is really cheap looking compared to the Masquerade one. Really disappointing! Hence, $19.99 I guess.

    HeidiG, Thank you! It was a totally "worth-it" buy!

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  8. amy kelindaDecember 3, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    The coooooat! AHHH! It's beeeautiful! I'm glad the fit is wonderful, too. As for the stones on that tee, I have no idea how J.Crew expects that to make it through ONE, let alone THREE, washes. What do the wash instructions say?

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  9. TippyDecember 3, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    ooh thanks for sharing pics of the ingenue IRL! i really want it but need a longer coat as well :(

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  10. AnonymousDecember 16, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    i ordered the bedazzler oon 11/30/09 order number is1869397.i,am still waiting have hearrd nothing as of yet.please check this this order for me.
    name barbara foley

    281 chauncet walker st. lot 344
    belchertown,mass.01007
    thank you

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