Seeing what all the fuss is about - Madewell.com

If you're a magazine reader, you will have been reminded multiple times this past week that Madewell.com is up and running.  I've been in the store a few times and browsed the sale rack, but have never bought anything since I thought the prices too high.

However, I decided to check out the site to see what all the fuss is about and was pleasantly surprised.  The aesthetic is definitely more slouchy-chic than I wear, but there are cute pieces that could be worked in with basics and the prices are a bit more in line with Martin & Osa than I remembered.  I'll still be waiting for markdowns, though.

Some pieces worth checking out:

Silverlake Top - $38
This is a 'go out to the bar this summer' type top, and 23 year old me would have bought one and worn the heck out of it

Button Down Boy Shirt - $68
This would be cute with shorts or dark jeans and dressy flat sandals.  Not a big fan of how they styled this...

Cropped Drape Cardigan - $58
I'd layer this over a tank top and white shorts this summer since I often get cold when every building is blasting the a/c all summer.  It's thin enough to not look really out of season, and would fit in my bag if I got too hot

Night Blossom Dress - $98
This is very 'summer first date' to me.  I like the cut, but would need it to be marked down before buying

Mariposa Skirt - $88
I have no idea why this skirt is $88, but I love how cheerful it is