The Future Looks Bright

Ok, so things are getting a bit dank and miserable as we march into Autumn but look what's around the corner from J Crew... Bright, sunny colours full of enthusiasm!

I love the colour clash and the buttoned up shirt...

These trousers are so sunny and how cute is the striped clutch?

Pink and orange anyone?

I love these pale greens and leopard flats. Something to look forward to as we clad ourselves in our inevitable winter blacks!

Falling For J Crew Fall Collection

It's no secret - I love J Crew! I love their colour palettes, their classic styles that are mixed through with a dash of quirky and I particularly love how the looks are styled. I have quite the fascination with their commander in chic, Jenna Lyons. She is responsible for the styling of the entire brand and she really makes waves each season with how she blends all-American clothes with a cool European edge. (check out her amazing house here)

Stripes, tweed and messy hair...

I'm not sure how this shade would suit us pale people but I love it anyway. Cute socks and loafers too don't you think?

Super coat, great bag and how I love those trousers... 

Maybe it's because I'm pregnant and I keep thinking how well my bump would fit into this cape but the cool stone shade is so good with denim. And as for those orange heels....perfect!

Camel and Magenta. Who would have known how good these shades are together?! I'm in full support of strong pops of colour with neutrals...and these shades are a welcome change from the now ubiquitous red and green skinnies...

A timeless look that is a little reminiscent of the nineties with the shrunken styled jumper over a shirt and wide trousers. The colours are what bring this look bang up to date. Pop of yellow anyone? Yes please...

Love the mac and legging combo...

Isn't this an interesting trouser shape! 

If I had to dress from one store and one store only for the rest of my life it would be J Crew.

Available  from Net-A-Porter for us European fans...

Spring/Autumn Whatever...

 These lovely looks are from J Crew's Autumn collection but to me they are gorgeous transitional looks for in-between any season...

This is really Spring-y and bright, no? I love the vivacious orange tone and how nice are those strappy shoes!

Mmmm, I love both these looks and accessorising with yellow is genius...

Us European peeps can get J Crew here

(spotted over here )

Trouser Trio

Following one of my regular browsing sprees over at J Crew, I am now coveting these three trousers...

I think they could form a great base to a Spring wardrobe- time to show some ankle and cute shoes without freezing!

I'd wear them with breton stripes as well as boldly coloured silk shirts and loose tees in fuchsias and lemon. The muted tones are fine for demure days but I'm looking forward to getting my bright on once the cold weather lifts!

My Christmas Wish...

... is that one of my favourite US stores, J Crew will come to Ireland! That would make my 2011 for sure, but it's a slim chance I suppose, so will have to make do with lusting after the pretty things on the website and plotting my purchases online.

This dress is one I would love to wear for the Christmas season - I adore the gorgeous shoulder detail and the grey tights.