Sunday, June 23, 2013

Good Day Sunshine

Remember when I reviewed the keeper chambray shirt?
This shirt looks just like it but it is not.
It's the factory classic chambray shirt and one of the very best buys
when on sale with an extra percentage off (like it is nowfrom time to time).
Though the factory shirt does not come in petite, I was surprised to find the XXS exactly the same size as the keeper chambray in petite 00 except the sleeves are 0.375 inches longer.
In almost every way, I much prefer the factory version:
  1. The fabric is not as obviously distressed and well worn as if you've had it forever.
  2. The fabric is substantial and feels more like a denim shirt.
  3. Due to the above two reasons, the shirt has a neater, crisper look.
The two shirts have the exact same design and details, but you can see the keeper on the right "spent countless summers in the sun."
Pocket details: factory on the left and the keeper on the right.
Collar and placket: factory on the left and the keeper on the right.
The closer-to-the-edge topstitching on the keeper's collar
(and cuffs) is the only sewing detail I found different.
Grey blue factory shirt on the left and slightly brighter blue, more worn out keeper on the right.
So on the summer solstice, I wore the factory shirt with
my favorite happy crazy jeans (on the left) to lunch with friends.
The sunny colors of the pants remind me of ...
See the Jacaranda trees with the almost bare branches?
I should have taken a pic a few weeks ago when they were completely covered in flowers, you can still see some of the lovely blooms.
Husby and I also played some golf.
He got an Eagle while I tried to not chop up the course
or land in the water.
I did some weeding and found this guy.
Does it photograph tall? It's the exact same height as me.
(How did the gardeners miss it?)
 
We then split a beer on the patio.
It was a really good day.
This is for you, J.CrewJD.
And how goes the sunshine where you are, everybody?

32 comments:

  1. Love, love those liberty jeans with matching sneakers (???)

    Your chambray shirt knowledge is unbeatable!

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    1. Thanks, ruth. The sneaks are matching.

      When I tackle something, I try to do a good job. ;)

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  2. I had one of those weeds yesterday..I can only blame myself and swear it was not there last week. Love the pants on you...sneaks are quite amusing.

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    1. So maybe these weeds grow a foot a day and become gigantic in no time. I love the pants and couldn't resist the sneaks.

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  3. Love love love those floral print pants on you! I like your name -- happy crazy jeans! LOL!

    I recently bought a pair of Liberty jeans (my 2nd) during the recent weekend sale. I will be posting about it next week if you want to check it out: http://what-i-bought-today-tc.blogspot.com/

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    1. I can't get enough of this print, it's bright and happy and makes me smile so that can't be a bad thing.

      I'll be sure to come over to check out your Liberty jeans!

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  4. I'm awarding you a phd on the forensics of chambray!

    Wow, that weight is your height? That's amazing!

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    1. Since I appointed myself to do the public service of checking out chambray and denim shirts for all, thought I'd do my best to do a good job. :)

      I should have put a yardstick next to that weed for scale. It was 2.5 inches beyond my 5 feet tape measure!

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  5. You are the chambray shirt guru! I tried the factory chambray shirt last month but sent it back after I bought a new keeper chambray shirt from a fellow JCA. You look fabulous in those Liberty print jeans! Hope you are having a great weekend.

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    1. Thanks, Louise. The factory chambray shirt may not be the best for summer since it's heavier but I am often cold so it works for me. I had a really nice weekend, hope you did too.

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  6. love this - both pants are so fun too! the sunshine here is still evading us. hope you had a lovely weekend!! xo

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    1. Thanks, phiphi, I had a great start to the summer. I hope the sun comes out for you soon!

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  7. Love this look with the floral jeans. The sneaks are great for fun in the sun! Look comfy too

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    1. Thanks, Jennifer. I've become so accustomed to crazy pants I couldn't pass these by when I saw how beautiful the print is. The sneaks are the best for comfy fun.

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  8. Shoes! Shoes! Can you tell me where you found The Shoes!!!???

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    1. I can't say for sure but I think these are from CrewCuts as Tiffany Rose is quite petite. See them HERE.

      Or try HERE or HERE if you need an adult size. HTH!

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    2. Hi Margaret, I assume you mean the crazy sneaks as opposed to the pumps that are both older Kate Spade heels and variations of the karolina. I've updated the caption with a link to the sneaks and xoxo is absolutely correct they are Crewcuts.

      Thanks, xoxo, for finding them in adult sizes too! I didn't know they existed.

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  9. Love the latest version of your summer uniform.

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    1. Thanks, xoxo. I think you're right, this is a big part of my summer uniform.

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  10. I totally love these pants. You rock them well! Glad you had luck with this chambray top!

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    1. Thanks, shopmurphy. I love these pants so much I wish I bought a second pair. ;) I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like this chambray shirt, mainly because it's more subtle in the fading, which I prefer.

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  11. I like the Factory version better, too, for all the reasons you shared. Great comparison! I looove the Liberty jeans on you. So cute.

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    1. Thanks so much, gigi. I looove these jeans too. I find myself wearing them often, crazy!

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  12. Love those pants on you! I love that pattern a lot.

    The flowers are gorgeous. We don't have the Jacaranda tree around here, but there is one called the Empress tree with similar colour flowers and it's also gorgeous.

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    1. Hi Rose, I looked it up and the Empress tree is beautiful. One of our streets downtown is lined with Jacaranda trees and it's lovely driving down in the spring.

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  13. Love love love this outfit - those trousers are gorgeous!!! And the factory shirt version is the best. That golf course looks the one we cycle past when we go to Santa Barbara near Isla Vista, tropical and green too.

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    1. Can't wait to see your PJ pants to work post!!!

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    2. Hi Jody. The print on the jeans is crazy pretty and best of all it makes me cheery. The factory shirt is great but the price can swing up and down like mad. Sorry to disappoint but it was a PJ top to work, coming up in a few.

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  14. Love the review!!

    Here in Minneapolis it is summer proper, 21 C when I left the house this morning -- just perfect. We're expecting thunderstorms later this afternoon, but I care not, as I have a facial scheduled and nothing makes me happier than paying someone to touch me. :-)

    Pearl

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    1. Ah, perfect temp where you are. Paying someone to touch me ... yes to facials and massages!!!

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  15. You look great in those printed jeans - I wish I had the legs for prints like those!

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    1. Thanks, Lisa, I think you look great in everything!

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