J. Crew Ink-Dip Popover, $72 at jcrew.com, Tippi Sweater in Colorblock Stripe, $95 at jcrew.com: I actually got this J. Crew shirt in Light Lilac (which is really more of a cool blush pink) but the neon pink picture was a lot cuter. It's a popover, so it's like a button-up but the buttons stop about halfway down the front of the shirt, which makes it a lot easier to tuck into things. This shirt is a very light, actually pretty transparent, cotton, with army pockets on the chest. It feels very retro safari/men's shirt, which I love. I got a 6 (I normally wear a small in J. Crew shirts) because I wanted it a little blousy and I wanted to be sure it would fit across my chest without pulling. So is this shirt worth $72? Eh. It has a nice cut and comes in lovely colors, but it is a very thin cotton button-up for almost $75, so I'm not entirely convinced, but it is adorable partially tucked into a high-waisted denim mini. I am in love with this Tippi sweater. The cut is perfect, with the slightly opened up crewneck, the slim body, and the 3/4 sleeves. It's wool, so it's nice and warm, but it's still a relatively thin sweater, so it's very fall appropriate. It comes in solid colors, but I thought this colorblocked version, with the navy/white/camel/sky blue/grey was really cute and fun, and would go with a wide range of outfits.
Garment-dyed Denim Mini, on sale for $39.99 at jcrew.com, J. Crew Factory Classic Corduroy Mini, on sale for $29.50 at jcrew.com: I don't actually have this skirt, I have a J. Crew factory skirt in coral-orange that's basically the same, but this pink is adorable, if impratical (it also comes in a mildly more practical kelly green). The corduroy mini is absolutely fantastic. I vary between a 4 and a 6 in J. Crew skirts, and got a 6 in this because it doesn't have a lot of stretch. It hits just below the waist, is short enough to be a mini but not so short as to be indecent, has lots of pockets, and comes in a pretty, rich navy. I like corduroy in small, sleek doses, and this one is on major sale! Pencil minis like these have become my new staple pieces. They basically go with any top, can be easily dressed up or down, and are both flattering and easy to move around in. Now I have one in orange and one in navy, so I have the warm and cool ends of the color wheel down.
Forever 21 Union Jack Raglan Sweater, $22.80 at forever21.com, Frye Jane 14 Stitch boots in Redwood Leather, $328 at zappos.com: I bought this sweater in the middle of the Olympics when my London fever was raging, and I totally love it. It's a little oversized, has a fun, abstract Union Jack on the front, and is so affordable (if a little itchy) draped over a pencil mini. These boots are my absolutely my new favorite things. They are definitely not cheap, but they are so well made. I'm a little spoiled when it comes to leather boots after years of horseback riding. My boots need to be able to stand up by themselves, and be 100% made of real leather. These are made of a thick, gorgeous leather, lined with leather on the inside as well, with a little heel just over 2" and a slightly pointed, turned-up toe. They have such a '70s feel, the leather is the perfect warm brown color, the insole is nice and squishy, there's great arch support, and basically I want to marry these boots and have their babies.
Is anyone else feeling the 1970's for fall as much as I am?
Images via: jcrew.com, forever21.com, zappos.com.
