Handbags-As much as I love my expandable black one, I finally decided to return the bilberry longchamp le pilage. I originally picked it up because I'd considered it last year also and because it would go with the Halogen coat I was considering. But I'm not getting the coat, and after 1 1/2 years of wear, my black le pilage still looks new, and the bilberry isn't enough of a color change to justify it. With it's expandability I'd hate to be without one, but I should wait at least another year. And I have a non expandable one also.
Sweaters- As much as I liked the idea of it, I'm returning the Vince Camuto. I have trouble with wool, and it is slightly itchy. And I have a black lace overlay top that will work for the same situations. I was tempted to wear it with a tank or cami and leggings and buttoned up like a dress.
I'm waiting for the arrival of the Angie's pick Halogen cardigan in two sizes. The black was no longer available. I'm hoping once I see which size works and if it looks good I can track down the black. And I will try this color on with my clothes to see if it is useful.
Skirts- The Vince Camuto-the SA said it fit, but I ordered it one size up also. The problem-it is very fitted over my stomach. I can only wear it with a very long top that if I raise my arms would not show my stomach. It fits like a maternity dress that is designed to proudly show off a baby bump. But no baby bump here. Considering holding onto until I find a better option as I am also maybe still losing weight. Love that Nordstrom's return policy. It is still available in both sizes, so I don't feel like I'm keeping someone else from getting it.
Melissa McCarthy-Angie's pick. The same problem as the Vince Camuto except it was like wearing a tight girdle. I checked the size chart and I ordered the correct size. But this was way too tight. And I still don't love it/it's just not quite me.
M Missoni Scarf- I still LOVE the colors and pattern, still bugged by the wool being a little itchy, still a lot of $ for me. May wait to see what coat and other fall/winter purchases I make, may take to the yarn store to pick similar colors of yarn and ask my mom to knit me a scarf....still don't know, but the colors are fabulous with my hair color.