Thursday, April 30, 2009

YOUR SUMMER CARDIGAN

Women's new arrivals - sweaters - Featherweight cotton V-neck cardigan - J.Crew

$59.50 item 14988
In my opinion this is THE cardigan of the summer. It has a great and flattering fit, made of cotton and embellished with crystal-like buttons for extra sparkle. It comes in 14!!! different colors to suit every ones taste and at a price of $59 you just can't go wrong. This is my absolute current J.Crew obsession and I think it should be yours too. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Friday, April 24, 2009

This is what I live for!!! The inspiration and people who work behind J.Crew!!! I can't get enough of these amazing "artists" who give us season after season beatiful items to dream about. They come from the TOP schools like Parsons and F.I.T. What inspires them? Fashion and art books, architecture, travel, vintage and color, color, color. Their everyday work life is full of chaos but that's what they love. They are inspired by every day life in NEW YORK, its culture, people and history!!! They design with one question in mind: "Would I be excited to wear this?". These people can't rest until the colection is absolutely SPECIAL and I personally can't rest until it hits my closet!!! Thanks to J.Crew team for their dedication and creativity, inspiration and attention to detail because that's what makes them special!
My personal favorite obsession for right now - PEARLS!!!! Apparently J.Crew can't get enough of them either. I'm ecstatic!!!!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

New Spring items are in stores!!!!


I made sure to check out my closest J.Crew store for its new items and I have to say I expected a much brighter palette for the spring - slightly disappointed by its pastels. But J.Crew is staying true to its roots: wide selection of cardigans (my absolute favorite obsession), soft tees and belts. In fact, I was even pleasantly surprised, there were so many things to choose from. There were soft tees, embellished neckline tees, romantic tees with floral design in soft pastel colors of pink, white, green and gray. I was happy to see summer v-neck cardigans made from very light 100% cotton, 3/4 sleeve, fitted, with decorative glass buttons in what seamed like 10 different colors, I tried those on and the fit was great! Another great item that caught my attention was tuxedo cami: made of cotton this cami has a pleated front with ruffles at neckline for a very sophisticated look. It is available in several colors from white to pink and even something spring-pretty in between. The newest belts of the season are silk with flower embellishments. Overall, I was very excited after my visit to the store. It lifted my spirits and filled me with spring air so I can't wait to see these items available online to hear every one's comments.

Friday, April 17, 2009

First glimpse at J.Crew's newest accessories!!!

I personally prefer my long pearls with tie black ribbon to these but the shoes are sooooo cute! I love the bow detail it's very feminine.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Check out this J.Crew cardigan with rhinestones that I found in InStyle/April 2009 for Spring Trends. Something to watch out for a new Spring/Summer collection. I love the color, it's very fresh and very spring and rhinestones just add a nice sparkle (no accessories necessary). It is very versatile paired with white matchsticks, capris and skirts. And look how great it goes with metalics!
P.S. I emailed J.Crew about this item in case anyone was interested and here is what they said:
The cardigan you are referring to is our Featherweight Cashmere Stone Necklace Cardigan. This item will be available in June for $198.00.A pre-sale can be submitted if you would like to be placed on our waiting list for this merchandise. As secure information such as your credit card number is needed to complete this process, we ask that you call our customer service department at 1-800-562-0258 to begin this request.
An interview in Vanity Fair with Jenna Lyons, J.Crew's creative director!!!! Read about her favorite things in beauty products, home, clothes and her inspirations. Jenna lists her favorite colors "Nude, black, and lavender this season!"....hmm is this her next color palette? I guess we are going to have to wait and see...

Tuesday, April 14, 2009


INSIDE J.CREW WEEKLY

J.Crew Women's Collection store

1035 Madison Ave

New York, NY


I was very impressed by this Madison boutique which has a very different decor from its other sister stores. The shop’s almost undetectable brass door—decorated in cursive print spelling out “ten thirty-five Madison”—opens into a modern apartment-like boutique with washed wooden floorboards and antique mirrors. From the moment you walk in it feels that you've entered an upper east side apartment. The garments are more fancy than what you’d find at a typical J. Crew store: cashmere cardigans in all possible colors, short sleeve cashmere crewnecks and v-neck tunics. Walking through the store, shelves on the walls are full of sparkling pearls and bold necklaces neatly tucked inside glass box frames. There are books everywhere by American Pop Artist Andy Warhol and Picasso. Then, as if it couldn't get any better there is an entire back room of shoes!!!
The store has a special promotion going on 25% off all sandals, anything from metallic capri flats to espadrilles, to strappy heel sandals. And you are able to use your Red card for an additional 25% off! It didn't have a lot of tees and other basics, but I am personally getting bored with those anyway. And this is also the only store where I found "oh, so obsessed about" silk pleated ruffle cami (item 13306). I loved the feel of the boutique overall and recommend everyone to visit it at least once for a fabulous experience!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

New York photoshoot Spring 08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5X2yLwqc8&feature=related

JCrew Paris Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD_YpIm6728
A behind the scenes video of JCrew collection photoshoot. I believe the photoshoot is back from 2007 collection but it is soooo French...that I just had to post it here.

J.Crew SAMPLE SALE in NYC


INSIDE J.CREW WEEKLY

Are you planning on visiting your J.Crew this weekend? I have and this is what I found:
J.Crew on 45th Street and Madison Avenue in New York city had a few promotions going on shoes: 25% off any regular priced shoes. They had a nice selection to choose from like sandals, fleep flops, peep toe pumps and heel sandals. Crewneck Painter tees in a wide arrange of colors were reduced to just $24.50. Cotton Sateen Gateau skirt (my current obsession in color pewter) reduced to $59.99. Cafe capri for $59.99. Add to that savings of 25% off using your red card and you have got yourself a deal.
J.Crew in Rockefeller center had boyfriend cashmere cardigans for $99 very limitted colors and sizes. Some Michelle long cardigans still left in the sale section for $34.99. Frenchie slicker for $99 in light khaki.
Have you visited your Jcrew? What did you find?

Elegant Pearls

I obsess right now about this fabulous freshwater pearl necklace with black ribbons. The pearls are hand sorted and tie with black ribbons that give this necklace a romantic feel. I pair it with a white ruffled stand up color shirt (Jcrew of coarse) and a cardigan. I feel that it is such a versatile piece to own. Pearls never go out of fashion, always classic, femenine and elegant.
What are your thoughts? Are you obsessing about this necklace? Is there a necklace that you love?

say "i do" to J.Crew...

The current promotion for all the brides to be!!!!!

Please join us for a wedding trunk show featuring styles from 2009 collection.
APRIL 25th and APRIL 26th
9:00-11:00 A.M.
J.CREW
30 Rockefeller Center
New York city
kindly RSVP by April 22
ashley@jcrew.com