Preview the J.Crew Mens Fall 2009 Look Book

Happy Fourth of July everyone!

As a treat, I have posted some photos of the J.Crew Mens Fall 2009 Look Book. Look for the rest of the book after the holiday weekend.

Celebrate the 4th of July with Madewell 1937

For the 4th of July, Madewell 1937 is offering 25% off all their sale items. If you live near a local store, please share about their offerings! If you don’t, you can browse some of the Madewell 1937 for ShopBop items below.

Be safe this weekend everyone!

Get the J.Crew Ruffle Sleeve Tee at the GAP

If you love the Tissue ruffle-sleeve tee from J.Crew, the GAP has a similar version for a little less. Hey, nothing wrong with saving a few dollars here and there!

What are your thoughts on the tees?

Tissue ruffle-sleeve tee, $35.00, Item 16941

Woven flutter sleeve T, $19.99, 594877

Jenna Lyons’ Summer J.Crew Picks

Have you seen Jenna Lyons’ Summer Picks? This is a monthly feature that rounds up all of the Creative Director’s favorite items in the new roll out.

See the description and items below. You can also see them on at J.Crew’s website. What do you think of the picks this month?

Tiered crystal libretto necklace, $98.00, Item 18013

Garden dress, $68.00, Item 15685

Stripe linen Monterey skirt, $65.00, Item 15342

Elodie vachetta stacked-heel sandals, $198.00 Item 16011

Twilight-madras underwire top, $52.00, Item 16550

Ombré beach hat, $28.00, Item 16214

White vintage matchstick jean, $110.00, Item 17725

J.Crew Featured in Real Simple Magazine

In the latest issue of Real Simple magazine, I spotted a model wearing the Victoria ruffle cami with the Coccodrillo skirt.   The cami is sold out at J.Crew and the skirt is an in-store only item.

However, a cardigan, a pair of shorts, and some swim pieces are available online in the same Coccodrillo print. Of the print, J.Crew says:

We found this vintage alligator print in the archives of one of Italy’s top mills, Como-based Ratti—known the world over for its fine luxury fabrics and as famous for its intricate, one-of-a-kind prints as it is for its high-end, couture clientele.

What are your thoughts on this print?

Victoria ruffle cami, $98.00, Item 99930

Cocodrillo cardigan, $88.00, Item 16573

Coccodrillo short, $98.00, Item 15010

Cocodrillo ruched french tank, $125.00, Item 15954

Cocodrillo wide-band halter top, $56.00, Item 15981

Get the J.Crew Rose Tee at Ann Taylor Loft

Floral Graphic Tee, $34.50

For anyone still coveting the Ringspun Chiffon Graphic Rose Tee from last Fall, get the look-a-like at Ann Taylor! The pieces are very similar!

What are your thoughts on the version from Ann Taylor?