But this month this is a little different. Instead of featuring her own picks, Jenna’s Picks features a roundup of the must-haves from the women featured in the catalog.

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?

Rose vines romper, $125.00, Item 23504

Panama hat, $58.00, Item 23793

Timex® military watch, $150.00, Item 10884

Denim cut-off short, $79.50, Item 23526

Saint James® Meridien II nautical tee, $88.00, Item 26211

Vintage silk scarf, $58.00, Item 24826

Camden leather brogues $250.00, Item 23936

Selvedge chambray shirt, $98.00, Item 15008

Whip-snake belt, $39.50, Item 23283

Featherweight cashmere V-neck cardigan, $198.00, Item 21859

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?

Flutter-flower clutch, $128.00, Item 24808

Bisbee satchel, $268.00, Item 23175

Camden leather brogues, $250.00, Item 23936

Studded leather belt, $68.00, Item 22570

Metallic suede MacAlister boots, $145.00, Item 24411

Faceted raindrop ribbon cluster necklace, $135.00, Item 25532

Alecia suede platform peep toes, $265.00, Item 22881

Dani neon leather heels, $235.00, Item 23014

Majesty stone cocktail ring, $68.00, Item 25970

Jigsaw Necklace, $78.00, Item 27347

Timex® military watch, $150.00, Item 10884

Crystal glamour bracelet, $70.00, Item 23683

Crystal devoté necklace, $150.00, Item 23752

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?

Sweeping ruffles shirt, $98.00, Item 22852

Long beach cardigan, $138.00, Item 20796

Crystal lattice necklace, $325.00, Item 20148

Crystal pyramid necklace, $295.00, Item 20280

Sperry Top-Sider® Authentic Original 2-Eye metallic boat shoes, $98.00, Item 20508

Zoey blazer, $145.00, Item 24435

Crystal supernova ring, $58.00, Item 22700

Cleo platform sandals, $165.00, Item 20286

Bonne vie stripe scarf, $55.00, Item 23968

Crinkled silk shell, $88.00, Item 21757

Cropped vintage denim jacket, $118.00, Item 22506

Cotton Nico skirt, $59.50, Item 22994

Finsbury anorak, $148.00, Item 22996

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?

Marlene crisscross platform heel, $228.00, Item 20358

Metallic Aran Isle scarf, $49.50, Item 20404

Crystal-and-pearl pastiche necklace, $135.00, Item 22596

Silk taffeta belted short, $118.00, Item 20103

Madewell Slim Slouch Jeans, $110.00, Item 18653

Ruffled collier top, $89.50, Item 19685

Boyfriend fatigue jacket, $148.00, Item 19985

Infinity earrings, $65.00, Item 22660

Ryder satchel, $298.00, Item 20310

Superskinny satin belt, $25.00, Item 21396

Have you seen Jenna Lyons’ October 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?

Ankle stretch toothpick jean in twilight wash, $125.00, Item 16719

Silk pleated posy top, $89.50, Item 18679

Leather gloves, $49.50, Item 18178

Skinny studded belt, $35.00, Item 19682

Single-wrap skinny belt, $29.50, Item 19150

Rugged Lexi tote, $395.00, Item 18427

Donegal shawl cardigan, $148.00, Item 19247

Katy suede heels, $178.00, Item 17325

Crystal thornbush necklace, $135.00, Item 20735

Crystal supernova necklace, $128.00, Item 21060

Belstaff® leather bomber jacket, $1,195.00, Item 22896

Paisley perfect shirt, $78.00, Item 18053

Essie® nail polish, $8.00, Item 22678

Rebekah perforated-leather platform Mary Janes, $215.00, Item 17496

Have you seen Jenna Lyons’ September 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?

Also, from now until Wednesday, receive free shipping on a purchase of $150 or more with code, NEWFALL.

Stretch flannel Olive top, $98.00, Item 17710

Luciana minaudière, $148.00, Item 18336

Leather gloves, $49.50, Item 18178

Crystal thornbush earrings, $75.00, Item 19519

Galaxy ribbon-and-chain necklace, $78.00, Item 19526

Crystal dangle ring, $55.00, Item 19502

Bobbie Brown blush

Bettina wool-patent T-strap heels, $225.00, Item 17194

Double-cloth camino coat, $278.00, Item 17505

Blushed tweed pencil skirt, $158.00, Item 17446

Harper crackle-metallic platform heels, $238.00, Item 18944

The downtown field jacket, $148.00, Item 19034

Tissue necklace tee, $125.00, Item 18528

Shimmer paisley lawn dress, $150.00, Item 17535

Cadogan leather ankle boot, $225.00, Item 18122

In it, Jenna reveals her top five summer essentials: sandals, fun earrings, a dress, great jeans and a fun top. See them all below.

Studded gladiator sandals, $118.00, Item 16150

Jeweled garland earrings, $79.50, Item 18015

Garden dress, $68.00, Item 15685

Ankle stretch toothpick jean in twilight wash, $125.00, Item 16719

Stripe cotton popover, $68.00, Item 15007

I love her picks for summer essentials, but I would add a long maxi dress and versatile boyfriend sweater to the mix. Those are the two staples I have been living in all summer.

What are your summer essentials?

Ikat halter dress, $225.00, Item 15197

Cotton long V-neck cardigan, $78.00, Item 18183

Have you seen Jenna Lyons’ August 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?

Silk Evening Primrose Brynn dress, $158.00, Item 18137

Wool flannel schoolboy blazer, $188.00, Item 18271

Heirloom flora necklace, $98.00, Item 19492

Skinny tortoise patent-leather belt, $39.50, Item 17318

Merino Maya cardigan, $88.00, Item 17854

Lexi tote, $325, Item 18262

Tiered crystal libretto necklace, $98.00, Item 18013

Scattered petals tank, $88.00, Item 17207

Tissue beaded necklace tee, $49.50, Item 17629

Jenna Lyons, Creative Director of J.Crew is being featured prominently this month. Above, she pictured in the current issue of Town & Country magazine.

She is wearing a skirt from the J.Crew Fall 2009 Collection. Click here to see a picture of it as featured in the J.Crew Fall 2009 Look Book.

Below are some feature articles with her. Enjoy!

J. Crew’s Jenna Lyons: See What’s In Her Office
By Rachel Strugatz, Huffington Post

Meet Jenna Lyons, the creative director of J. Crew, the face behind “Jenna’s Picks,” and the resident visionary responsible for catapulting the retailer into a realm of success never seen by the likes of most brands. From her wall of inspirations, notes and cards from luminaries in the art and fashion worlds, countless magazines and books, photographs of her son coupled with handmade art from her husband, and samples for upcoming J. Crew designer collaborations, I got an inside look at Jenna’s workspace from both a personal and professional standpoint. It’s no wonder that the retailer, with 207 stores nationwide and a thriving e-commerce component, still continues to do swimmingly well amidst the current economic climate (it also doesn’t hurt that Michelle Obama is a fan). Read more…

J.Crew’s Jenna Lyons is building an empire
By Booth Moore, LA Times

Michelle Obama has given the company a big bump in sales, but to many fans, it’s the creative director who embodies the brand’s elegantly casual essence.

It all started with the yellow outfit — the Pembridge dot pencil skirt, the Italian deco tank and the color-block cardigan. Michelle Obama wore them for an appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” in October, revealing that she had purchased the items online from J.Crew.  Read more…

Style Interview: Talking With J.Crew’s Jenna Lyons
By Marla J. Wasserman, Promenade Magazine

Long before Michelle Obama catapulted J.Crew’s popularity into the stratosphere, Jenna Lyons intimately understood the brand’s allure. For the past two decades, Lyons has been part of J.Crew’s design team and now reigns as the brand’s Creative Director. With her all-American model look and athletic physique, Lyons epitomizes the classic, chic style synonymous with J.Crew and easily relates to the consumer’s desires. Two years ago, Lyons helped spearhead the launch of J.Crew Collection recognizing that a market exists for a couture-quality splurge now and again. Despite a hectic schedule – including helping to outfit Sasha and Malia – we recently got Lyons to share the inside scoop on the hottest summer items, where the brand is headed and how you can soon outfit your kids in Crewcuts, when a new city store debuts this summer. Read more…

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