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Designers Drop Prices to Get Right with Your Wallet

Filed under: Style in the News, Steals and Deals

closeup of Lacoste alligatorWondering how you're going to afford your next piece of designer clothing? Good news, you might not have to donate plasma after all. Taking a cue from last year's brutal (for retailers) holiday season, designers like Lacoste, Coach and a host of others will be dropping their price points significantly. The idea is to avoid another winter of retailers marking their wares down 70% -- which is not so good for a designer's ego.

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Shopbop and Madewell's Cool Collab - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Clothing, Style Tip of the Day

madewell, shopbopIn an unexpected but ultra cool pairing, trendy e-store shopbop.com has collaborated with preppy J. Crew's artsy, laid back little sister, Madewell 1937. The capsule collection is a first for both brands and each had designers on hand to help co-designing every piece. The result is a line full of "these are my absolute, completely worn-in favorites" that are as trendy as they are classic. We are over the moon to announce that the line launches February 23. Be sure to check it out on shopbop.com because we're sure it'll be sold out before you can even say "log in."

J. Crew Sanur Dress - Must-Have Dresses!

Filed under: Dresses, Must Haves


This week has been brutally cold and icy in New England, so naturally my thoughts have started to turn to sunnier weather and climes. That, or course, is exactly the reason why designers bring out their resort collections right about now - but you don't have to have a couture budget (or tickets to St. Bart's) to indulge in a little summery fun.

Case in point? J. Crew's Sanur dress - $68 - and convertible! You can fold the bodice over and wear it as a skirt, or put a cardigan on top once Spring arrives. Ah, summer. How we miss you!

Holiday Attire, Neighborhood Potluck - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Holiday Style, Style Tip of the Day

J CrewEach year one of the neighbors takes their turn to hold the annual potluck. It's a can't miss event because it's one of the few times you get to catch up with the people you live so close to but really don't know much about. On the same note, they know very little about you so that brings us back to what to wear...

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Holiday Attire, Open House - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Holiday Style, Clothing, Dresses, Style Tip of the Day

J CrewWith the holidays come a lot of different parties with varied attire stipulations. This week, we'll breakdown what you should be wearing in all the scenarios you're bound to be thrown in. First up, dressing for that open house you're hosting this weekend!

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The J.Crew Collection puts a high price on preppy

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing

We've always loved J.Crew for the fact that we can get quality, classic pieces at a decent price -- a dress isn't going to be cheap, but it won't look or feel cheap, either. Still, the price tags were never enough to dissuade us from perusing the racks. At least, not until now.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Large Oslo Bag

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Must Haves


When it comes to investing in a pricey handbag, there are a couple schools of thought. Some believe the best option is to buy something really unique -- you might not use it all the time, but when you do, it'll really make a splash. And, since you're buying a quality piece, it'll last forever.

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Dress of the day - Flannel Kate dress

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves


Simple, chic, and universally flattering - in other words, this dress is the perfect little black dress. It's a perfect blank canvas for your accessories - add a little cardigan for work, trade it in for stilettos and a colorful necklace for the cocktail hour. A classic.

$198 at jcrew.com

Why aren't you wearing this? Faux-topaz star pin

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

You know, people often underestimate the value of a good brooch. Sure, vintage is fine and good, but there's nothing wrong with finding a brand new pin that suits your style. Of course, you can pin it on the lapel of your coat and forget about it, or you can get creative and really make your pin a signature piece.

If you use a pin like this Faux-topaz Star Pin, $65 at J.Crew, you can wear it in a million different ways. Try it on the waist of a wrap shirt or dress. Pin a scarf or wrap in place with it. Put it on a hat, or, if your hair is particularly "done", work it into your 'do.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Double-strand seahorse necklace

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves


Summer trends can be so much fun. Currently, we're really enjoying the nautical trend -- navy and white, khakis, boat shoes, etc. And, when if we really want to play up that trend, we have no problem choosing accessories that, with anything else, would look a bit costumey. You know, shapes like sand dollars and starfish can make for some really fun jewelry!

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Why aren't you wearing this? Skinny sparkle-metallic leather belt

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves


There are belts you keep in your closet that you wear to hold your pants up, and then there are belts you keep in your closet to complete an outfit. Both serve equally important purposes -- some even can do both -- but one is far more fun to shop for.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Beaded Paisley Necklace

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves


We love the preppy look. However, it's one of those things that's easy to do full-out, but sometimes a little harder to pull off in a more subtle fashion. Most items are either preppy or they're not. End of story.

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Why aren't you wearing this? J. Crew Printed Silk Headband

Filed under: Accessories, Hair Care


We love the look of a soft, pretty headband. And, yes, we loved it even before Gossip Girl. Depending on the style of the headband, it can make your outfit more preppy, girly, or earthy. Today, we're leaning toward preppy.

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Dress of the Day: J Crew Silk Twill Shirtdress

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves

j crew silk twill shirtdressWe love shirt dresses, yes we do, but having an entire closet full of black and navy dresses that really look like shirts with belts is pretty boring. J.Crew's Silk Twill Shirt Dress adds interest to your wardrobe because of cool little features that are different from the typical collar, neckline , shirttail hemline, and cuffs of a standard shirtdress: printed fabric, deep scoop neckline, ruffled collar, bracelet-length sleeve and A-line gathered skirt.

The dress is available at jcrew.com for $180.

Dress of the Day: J. Crew Black Ruffle Shirt Dress

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves

j crew black ruffle shirt dressIf you've been anywhere near a clothing store in the last few weeks, you know that pretty little Spring fling things are hitting the shelves. However, the weather, even here in LA, is most definitely not appropriate for a bright yellow sundress (and if you ask me, no weather is appropriate for a bright yellow dress). We've got at least a month of wintry weather, and sweater weather beyond that.

I'm tempted, y'all, to start shopping the resort lines, but I'll resist. I suppose it isn't that difficult if the dress is a silk twill pullover shirtdress with button-front closure and ruffle embellishments at the collar and cuffs from J. Crew. I never thought that they'd actually start using the term, but this dress does indeed have "bracelet sleeves," and falls to a just past modest midthigh. This is part of their Spring collection (the dress is unlined), but with a slip underneath and a jacket on top, it can pass for January.

The dress is $175.

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