I try to avoid impulse shopping by going into a store already knowing what I want/need to buy, or waiting a few days to decide if I truly want/need it. And when I can’t stop obsessing over something in my head, it becomes a must-have. Such was the case with this striped J. Crew shirt […] Read More »
My Style: Orange Pop (Hawke & Co. trench + UK Style by French Connection top + J. Crew pants)
Gloomy days call for a pop of color, don’tcha think? In college, I used to be that girl that would always wear all black. Not sure what I had against color, since my high school wardrobe was PRETTY COLORFUL. Thank goodness there are few photos. But throughout college, I donned all black, pretty much all […] Read More »
Get ready for Fall with Alexander Wang’s Freja Boots, Reed Krakoff Grommet Cadet I Shoulder Bag, A Sneak Peek at J.Crew Fall 2011 and more on Weekly Shopping and Goodies
A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a jewelry gift card from Kranich’s Jewelers – enter to win! Handbag du Jour loves this bright orange bag for Fall – the Reed Krakoff Grommet Cadet I Shoulder Bag! RedPoppy Fashion wants you to check out J. Crew’s colorful first peek at Fall ’11! Shopping and Info […] Read More »
Eddie Borgo’s jewelry and accessories at J. Crew are all punk, no prepster
Remember when J. Crew was all prepster-like? Well, not so much anymore. You’ll still find polos, cardigan sweaters, chinos and chambray shirts and the like, but with their recent collaborations, we’re seeing a side of J. Crew that we never saw before. And we like it. They partnered with CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Runner-Up Eddie Borgo […] Read More »
A look at the J. Crew Fall 2011 collection
J. Crew has long since shed its prepster image and has become a shopping mainstay for truly classic clothes. According to Women’s Wear Daily, for Fall 2011, J. Crew’s head of women’s design, Marissa Webb, incorporated elements of ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ in designing the collection. This led to a ‘tomboy’ feel, […] Read More »
What’s haute on her holiday gift list: Liana Thompson of The Guiltless Purse
This month, we’re featuring some of our favorite designers, the people behind our most-loved brands and fashion bloggers, and what’s haute on their holiday gift wish lists! We’ve shopped their sites, bought their products, read their thoughts – now we get inside their heads to find out what they want this holiday season! Liana Thompson […] Read More »
Do You Dare to Step Into the First Lady’s Shoes?
Don’t we all want to step into the shoes of Michelle Obama? The First Lady turned style icon has heads turning and people talking (whether you love it or hate it) about her fashion. Luckily for us, she mixes up haute designers (Narciso Rodriguez) with hot brands (J. Crew). So it’s easy, and affordable for […] Read More »
Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Dress Sketches
Barack Obama may be making history as the first African-American President-elect, but Michelle Obama is the one designers are clamoring to dress. The First Lady-to-be has proven her worth as a smart, talented political partner, wife and mom, but also her fashionista status. Over the months leading up to the election as well as on […] Read More »