It feels utterly hypocritical to be blogging about this in -7C weather, wrapped up in a blanket as I type this. But I can’t help but crave for spring when I saw J. Crew’s 2011 Spring collection.
Sometimes I like J.Crew not for their clothes in particular, but how they style their look book. There is a distinct theme.
Quirky and geeky, yet feminine and functional.
Look No. 1: That One Dress
To pull off the above look, I will need:
- Glasses (I wear glasses every day, are you kidding?)
- Long-sleeved knee-length dress (I have tons of these!)
- Brogues / oxford flats (I have these too!)
Likelihood of rocking this look for Spring ’11: High
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Look No. 2: Ocre Tan Brown Whatever You Wanna Call It
To pull off the above look, I will need:
- A day at the vintage thrift store (or J.Crew) for ocre-coloured pants, socks, and shoes!
- Sequined top (strangely I dislike sequins but that brown sequined top looks strangely enticing)
- Lilac purple cardigan draped over the shoulders to throw you off
- Suspenders (might be hard to find…)
Likelihood of rocking this look for Spring ’11: Low (I love it, but every piece if really unique)
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Look No. 3: Pop of Yellow and Mile Long Legs
To pull off the above look, I will need:
- Orange-red lipstick
- Long-sleeved crew neck sweater with gold-coloured beads as stripes (whoa!)
- Yellow satin shorts (yowza)
- Peep-toe mesh boot sandals
Likelihood of rocking this look for Spring ’11: Medium (Yellow is a colour I’m not afraid to wear in the Spring time. It picks me up and makes me happy!)
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Look No. 4: Military-inspired Softness & Other Oxymorons
To pull off the above look, I will need:
- Boat-neck sweater/sweatshirt in a deep olive green
- Khakis pleated skirt with paper bag waist
- Brown leather belt
- Olive green satchel with canvas strap
- Flat sandals
Likelihood of rocking this look for Spring ’11: High
Ahhh! I can’t wait until it’s warm enough. Dreaming of Spring already….
Images sources: J.Crew Aficionada
