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

Have you seen Jenna Lyons’ May 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. What do you think of the picks this month?

Bamboo-tassel ballet flats, $158.00, Item 15444

Small metallic-leather gallery hobo, $275.00, Item 13569

Tuxedo-front solid cotton cami, $79.50, Item 15251

Tuxedo-front cheetah cotton cami, $88.00, Item 15252

Space-dyed cotton cardigan, $108.00, Item 15401

Delfine pencil skirt, $148.00, Item 14944

Chandelier necklace, $98.00, Item 17729

Bouquet sash belt, $35.00, Item 16961

Slub cotton embroidered floral tee, $45.00, Item 14553

Classic leather belt, $29.50, Item 16934

Poplin cargo jacket, $98.00, Item 14962

Linen halter dress, $115.00, Item 15198

Poppy floral jacket, $168.00, Item 14902

Linen beach short, $49.50, Item 15022

Stripe linen beach short, $58.00, Item 14869

Ginger metallic-leather strappy slingbacks, $185.00, Item 15934

Ginger satin strappy slingbacks, $198.00 Item 15231

Crystal bow-tie necklace, $98.00 item 16943

Cashmere croquet cardigan, $188.00 item 15094

Soiree clutch, $118.00, Item 14780

Have you seen Jenna Lyons’ April 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. What do you think of the picks this month?

• Cotton sateen gâteau skirt (Item 13464, select colors $69.50)
• Linen-cotton banded silk tank (Item 13618, $58.00)
• Silk-ribbon chain-link necklace (Item 14489, $98.00)
• Neon patent capri sandals (Item 14181, select colors $39.50)
• Dulce sequin skirt (Item 13323, $450.00)
• Slub cotton ripple-ruffle short-sleeve tee (Item 13618, $58.00)
• Jeweled palm-leaf necklace (Item 14385, $175.00)
• Ringspun scoopneck painter tee (Item 12679, $34.00)
• Skinny patent-leather double-wrap belt (Item 12725, $58.00)
• Skinny leather belt (Item 13687, $29.50)
• Lemlem scarf (Item 16520, $58.00)
• Lemlem Collection

J.Crew sent out an email today introducing Jenna Lyons’ March 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. What do you think of the picks this month?

1. Primrose garden necklace
2. Coralie patterned heels
3. Coralie suede heels
4. Luxe solid tortoise-ring halter top
5. Luxe solid tortoise-ring hipster
6. Butterfly bauble bracelet
7. Merino flutter-trim tunic
8. Python clutch
9. Metallic flower belt
10. Wide patent-leather jeans belt
11. Skinny leather belt
12. Cashmere villa cardigan
13. Boyfriend military jacket
14. Slub cotton ripple-ruffle short-sleeve tee