The first time I spotted this top, it was on Nordstrom’s website and was totally sold out in my size. It was one of the sad moments of jealousy toward whoever snatched up all the x-smalls before I had a chance to shop. I even went over the J. Crew site, but the shirt didn’t exist there, yet. Since I loved it, based on the picture alone, I posted it on my Facebook page prompting anyone whose size was still in stock to buy it, so I could live vicariously through them.
Then of course, I saw it all over Instagram, loved it on everyone, but didn’t think to take a second look. I’m so small, I’ve grown quite accustomed to longing for things I can’t have…because they won’t fit me. Shoes, certain brands, etc. But, last week, I was shopping on J. Crew, online and there it was…in my size! I scooped it up so fast, along with this top and this skirt. I showed both of these off in my Insta stories, are you following me yet?! I’ll follow you right back, because I love making Insta boos. But, ultimately I decided to send the skirt back, it just wasn’t a good fit for me. But don’t worry the cute gingham OTS top, you’ll see that soon on this here blog.
When I first tried on my beloved top, my husband had his comments from the peanut gallery…”it doesn’t match, like at all.” So I had to explain the trend of pattern mixing to him. To which he replied, “it isn’t cool, y’all are just trying to make it cool.” By y’all, I’m not sure if he meant girls, bloggers, J. Crew?! I dunno. Men. But I challenged him to work extra hard on these pictures of me and he stepped up to the plate. We searched for the perfect lighting and played around with the camera’s manual mode, which we’re both still growing accustomed to.
In the end, maybe just to appease me, he agreed I looked pretty in my new top. Thanks boo, la you.
Last I checked, this top was on backorder, I guess I’m not the only one who thought it was cool. But if I were you, I would jump on that list!
Have a fabulous Wednesday, looking forward to seeing your posts in the link-up!
– Brooke
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Cutest top ever!! Love this!
I am so glad that you were able to find this top and I think the hubby did a great job on the photos because you look amazing!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Haha, cute story. 🙂 At least he came around! The photos turned out great so he did a good job! My husband has come a long way, in both photography and knowledge of fashion since we started! He has come to appreciate items he didn’t think he would (and know their names!). It’s pretty cute!
Virginia
More to Mrs. E
The photos are awesome. He did a great job. Learning to shoot in manual mode will really step up your photos and you will be able to control lighting so much better. You look great in this top.
The sweetest top on the sweetest girl!! So precious and kiddos to the Mr.!!! WOW…beautiful pics but of course he has the mist beautiful girl to work with!!!
I love the different patterns in the top – so cute indeed!! It’s perfect for work or play 😉 xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Great photos and adorable top!!
Jaymie
Love that top! Such a fun mix of prints!
This top looks so cute on you! And the pictures came out great! I saw this top online and immediately thought I needed it, but they I went to my closet and saw that I have two incredibly similar tops from J Crew, so I passed. Now I can live through you! LOL!
This top is so cute on you, love this.
xo
Pinksole
I love the print mix of that top! So cute! I would have been on a mission to find it too!
Jill
Doused In Pink
That’s such a fun top! I like the in-built print mixing too. I think there are so many things in fashion that we enjoy that men don’t, so I’m not surprised your hubby wasn’t sure about the top at first! You both did a great job with the pictures.
Thank you for the link up!
Hope you are having a great week and had a nice Easter.
Away From The Blue Blog
That top is so cute! The pattern mixing really makes the ruffles stand out!
I love the sleeves and the mixed patterns on this top! So gorgeous!!
Rosy Outlook
I think it looks great!! Awesome that you got to snatch one up, the pictures turned out great!
I can so see why you loved that top!
Now you know, I’m a DIY girl, so I wonder if I could create my own—it’s just darling!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Such a funny story! I love your bag and shoes!
I fell in love with your cute tee before even reading the story behind it. Love it and your other OTS top. I need both. I love husband’s comments. My husband makes some funny ones, sometimes, too. LOL
Those sleeves are adorable! Glad you were able to get it!!
Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
This is the cutest top! I love the pattern mixing and the ruffle sleeves!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
I would have hunted that top down too, it is so adorable!! Great look!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
It’s like a Dorothy from wizard of oz gets all fashiony shirt- I LOVE IT!
Such a cute and fun top! The prints together are super cute! Love how you styled it and the pop of blush in your necklace is perfect!
Brittany 🙂
http://www.kingdomofsequins.com
Love the gingham sleeves on this top. So pretty! I never listen to my husband because he has no idea what he’s talking about when it comes to fashion :)!
Loving the look and that tote. It is beautiful.
Vaishali
http://www.vivaciouswish.com/2017/04/17/little-black-dress/
So, so cute! I can see why you just had to have this top. Your husband’s thoughts on pattern mixing are funny. Haha! He definitely made up for it with your photos. 🙂
He is funny! I’m like, I can’t take fashion advice from you.
Thank you!
They have no idea! Haha!
Aw thank you Carrie!! I did see the bag last week at my local Nordstrom in the same color, if you have one close to you, you should see if they have it in store!
Thank you Brittany!
Yes!! Haha! Now if only I had ruby red slippers!
Worth the hunt!! Thanks Elise!
Thanks Rachael!
Thanks Mary!
Men are funny!! Thanks so much Ada!
Thanks Amy!
I bet you could!! Do it and share it!
Thanks Sarah!
Thank you Kelly!
Thanks Laura!
I totally agree, my husband is all about t-shirts and jeans and often times his t-shirt will be totally old and worn out and he is still all about wearing them! haha!
Thanks Jill!
Thanks Rachelle!
I do the same thing Kelsey! There is an eyelet dress on J. Crew right now that I am dyinnngg over, but it only comes in white in petite and I have tons of white dresses. I’m like can I attempt the regular size just so I can have the green?!
Thank you Julie!
Thanks Jaymie!
Thanks Biana!
Aw thank you Andrea!! It’s been fun seeing him really try to take great photos! I hope they only get better!
We are slowly learning, I’ve def already seen a big difference in what we’ve figured out so far!! Thanks so much!
I love that hubbies are involved in most blogs, it’s sweet! My blog has become our little project together in a way!
Thank you Blaire!
Thanks so much Carrie!
I just love those darling bell sleeves and the contrast print is too cute!!! I’m still looking for the perfect one for myself. I sure hope I find it soon!
This top is so cute! I love the pattern mixing…very unique!
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I love love love that top girl!!! The sleeves are so pretty.
I’m glad you found the top, Brooke! I very indecisive so I often find myself in this situation: I like something but I say to myself “I’ll think about it” and when I come back for it…it’s gone. I don’t learn the lesson. Then all I can do is hope it will be back in stock at some point which doesn’t always happen.
I also feel related to what you say about being used to longing for things, especially shoes! I’m small too and I have a really hard time finding the ones I like in my size.
Have a great day and thanks for hosting 🙂
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Its the first time I see this top and love it ! It’s so unique…. and of course that cut out bag is outstanding.
I love that too! My husband and I are the same way. There have been some times where I’ve talked about giving up on the blog and Jeremy gets so upset because it has become one of the things we enjoy doing together. I never would have thought that when I started the blog, but it’s very special that our hubbies care to help us with our blogs!
Such a unique top, I love how it blends two classic prints together 🙂
– http://www.inmyjoi.blogspot.com
Thanks girl!
Thank you Lorena!
I do the very same!! I like to think about it too much sometimes!
Thanks so much Amanda!
Thank you!
I hope you do too Lisa!
Love this look! The white pants are beautiful with the blue striped top. And the ruffled sleeves are so fun!
Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Love this outfit and your photos lovely, thanks for sharing!
Faye .x
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What a fun top on you, Brooke!!! Love it with those wedges and you know I love that bag!!! Hope you’re having a great week!
Sarah
Trendy & Tidy
Yes this top seems to be a hit especially with bloggers! The mixed pattern is a cool idea!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
This top has totally be catching my eye on your instagram! I love it even more on the full screen! Great look!
District of Chic
I am so happy that you were able to get your top because it’s perfect on you. As I was reading the post, I was cheering for you. LOL. Great pictures. Well done hubby.
Bojana
bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca
I love this top. The gingham with the stripes is a perfect Spring look. You look adorable and I’m so glad you were able to find it!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Your top is so cute, I love the sleeves
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
You look lovely! I love your top! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
The top is so beautiful, no wonder it sold out.
I love your photography and you are such a gorgeous girl!
Love from http://tbymallano.com/
I just love this top!! I wanted it but it was sold out. So glad you snagged it. Love how you styled it!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Bell sleeves are so trendy this season 🙂
xo
Alyssa // STYLE VANITY // INSTAGRAM ❤️
I’m glad I grabbed it while I could! Hopefully it will come back in stock. 🙂
Aw thank you, that’s so sweet!
Thank you so much!
Thank you Laura!
Thank you Ruth!
Thank you!! 😀
Aw thank you!!
Thank you Jessica!
Thanks Sarah!
Thanks so much Faye!
Thank you Luci!
So glad you were able to track it down in your size, such a fabulous and fun top <3
Green Fashionista
Your blouse is unbelievably adorable dear! Baci, Valeria – Coco et La vie en rose FASHION & BEAUTY
I’m so happy you found it!! I can relate loving something so much and finding out it’s sold out!!! Aaaaah the heartbreak.
xo | Cindy Elena
http://www.boringclothes.com
Totally love the mixed print blouse- and those ruffles! Heart eyes. 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Loving your shoes and thanks for the linkup!
Caitlin, Beauty & Colour
You look gorgeous in this top! I’m happy it worked out! Your husband is silly; its totally cool and matches perfectly.
–Roxanne
http://glassofglam.com
the ruffles sleeves are so cute! especially since it has a different print on it! <3 gotta love it!
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SINCERELY OPHELIA | TREND ALERT: Off the Shoulder Tops Galore
Love that top!!! Adorable.
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
STYLE NUDGE
This top is super cute, if I saw it I would of bought it too!
Camila,
My Vogue Style | http://www.myvoguestyle.com
I really loved your necklace. I guess totally worth the $80 price tag.
XOXO
http://www.damselcode.com
That’s so exciting when you find just the top you’re looking for! I bet shopping for x-small can be hard at times. Thanks for linking up with Jennie and I for Fabulous Friday!
Nina
aworldofdresses.com
I love your top 🙂 Ruffles are so trendy this season!
❤️ Alyssa // STYLE VANITY // Instagram
What a cute little top! Love not only the stripes details but the ruffles as well! You look stunning!
Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com