Thursday, November 17, 2011

City mini



$85.00 ($420
Our must-have mini in soft wool flannel with accordion pleats that nip the waist to figure-flattering perfection. Wool with a hint of stretch. Slight A-line shape. Sits at waist. Elastic waistband. On-seam pockets. Fully lined. 18" long. Import. Dry clean.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Jenna's V-neck cardigan


$79.50
Our creative director, Jenna, asked the design team to come up with the perfectly cropped cardigan to wear specifically with a dress (any dress), and voilĂ . Short but not too short, with a higher ribbed hem (so it's more fitted and slightly dressier) and a V-neckline, it is, indeed, absolutely perfect. Merino wool in a 14-gauge knit. Long sleeves. Hits above hip. Import. Dry clean.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Blouson dress in royal paisley


was $168.00
select colors $89.50
There are many reasons to love this dress—so many, in fact, that our designers refashioned it in one of our favorite paisley motifs. Done in a timeless feminine silhouette, it's detailed with delicate straps and an elastic waist, lending the bodice a flattering blouson effect. Utterly seasonless in silk, with sandals or ankle boots (trust us, you'll be wearing it all year). Sleeveless. Back zip. Straight skirt. Fully lined. Falls to knee. Import. Dry clean.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Favorite tank



was $18.00
select colors $9.99 ($6.99)
We're always looking for ways to improve a classic. Your favorite tank now has a longer length, so it's even better as a layering superstar. Crafted in lightweight cotton rib. Slim fit. Scoopneck. Import. Machine wash.

Double-prong suede belt


$45.00 ($20.99)
A smooth touch in soft Italian suede. This belt is designed to be worn at the waist, so we recommend ordering a size up if you plan to wear it lower. Old English brass-finish zinc double-prong buckle. Width: 1". USA.

Stripe out tee



was $45.00
select colors $29.99 ($20.99)
Absolutely effortless with a chic draped silhouette and finished with a fresh take on nautical stripes, it's one of our favorites of the season. Modal® jersey. Boatneck. Three-quarter sleeves. Import. Hand wash.

Origami mini in peony




was $128.00
now $89.99 ($48.99)
This season's must-have mini dressed in a bouquet of vintage peonies—what better way to brighten a mood? Fashioned in a sweet silhouette with origami folds and slant pockets that lend the skirt its unfailingly feminine shape. Poly. Straight shape. Sits at waist. Contour waistband. Fully lined. 17" long. Import. Dry clean.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Petite Mirabel dress




was $148.00
now $69.99
A sweet summer style dressed in a gorgeous floral embroidery. Beautifully styled in midweight cotton with a gently shirred skirt for extra flounce. Short sleeves. Slight A-line silhouette. Back zip. Empire waist. On-seam pockets. Fully lined. Falls above knee. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Long-stripe boater tee



was $72.00
now $39.99
Behold the boatneck—a perennial favorite is back and better than ever in see-worthy stripes and a specially washed, extra-hardy yarn-dyed cotton. (Loved for its rich texture and supersoft handfeel, the fabric was inspired by traditional vintage sailor tees.) Long sleeves. Functional buttons on cuffs. Import. Machine wash.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Factory cargo dress




A dress-up, dress-down wardrobe MVP in lightweight washed silk with chunky cargo pockets, roll-up sleeves, a pointed extended-tab collar, and waist-cinching tie. Because of its neutral colors and utilitarian silhouette, it can be any kind of chic you want: casual with ballet flats and a chunky belt du jour or edgy with fashion-forward heels and piled-on jewelry. A-line skirt. Falls above knee. Import. Machine wash.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Cropped vintage denim jacket


The kind of jacket every woman should have in her closet. A fresh take on the classic, with a cropped silhouette and a dark indigo wash that's been perfectly faded and distressed (this is the jacket that will slip into your wardrobe and seem like it's been there forever). Cotton. Long sleeves. Chest pockets with button-flap closure, welt pockets. Functional buttons at cuffs. Hits above hip. Import. Machine or hand wash cold inside out.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Overlap grommet belt


A sleek belt with a little edge. It's designed to be worn at the waist, so we recommend ordering a size up if you plan to wear it lower. Leather. Double-prong harness buckle. Width: 1 1/2". Import.

Ruby-check short


Like red lipstick for your wardrobe, this short is styled in our favorite of-the-moment bright. Fashioned in airy linen with a subtle patchwork print, pair it with neutral knits or a crisp white blouse for that pop of color we love. City fit—our lowest rise. Sits just above hip. Belt loops. Zip fly. Back welt pockets. 4" inseam. Import. Machine wash.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Petite lace blouson dress





Dainty and demure—our cotton lace dress is detailed with delicate straps and an elastic waist, lending the bodice a flattering blouson effect we love (worn belted or alone, the result is unfailingly feminine). Shift silhouette. Back zip. Straight skirt. Fully lined. Falls to knee. Import. Dry clean.

Chambray tuxedo cami


We're absolutely smitten by the indigo hues of authentic chambray. Our designers gave this workwear-inspired cami a pintucked front, wide straps (with tiny snaps inside to keep bra straps from peeking out) and an easy swing shape. More detail-obsessed touches include pearl anchor-embossed buttons and side pockets. Cotton chambray. Button placket. Import. Dry clean.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Bahia hobo


A new take on the summer getaway bag in earthy straw threaded with grosgrain ribbons. It's completely handwoven (so sizes may vary), making each one unique. The best thing about it? It's foldable and packable, so you can stuff it in your suitcase and it keeps its shape every time. (Speaking of travel, our bag designer couldn't resist naming it after one of her favorite destinations in Brazil.) Accented with soft leather and touches of chunky hardware. Paper straw. Leather handle. Top grosgrain tie closure. Import. 7" handle drop. 10 3/4"H x 18"W x 4"D.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Linen bermuda short



Our clean-lined bermuda short—with a slim leg and a refined cut—rendered in soft linen and garment-dyed to look like you've been sailing in it all summer. City fit—our lowest rise. Sits just above hip. Belt loops. Zip fly. Slant pockets. 9" inseam. Import. Machine wash.

Linen island cardigan


We took the classic cardigan and reimagined it in an exquisitely lightweight, sheer linen. Gold buttons add a polished finish. Linen. V-neck. Long sleeves. Hits below hip. Import. Hand wash.

Tomboy tunic


This is one of our designers' favorites—and who can blame them? Styled in a borrowed-from-the-boys silhouette from crisp, lightweight cotton that's been washed to a delicious, summer-ready softness. Standing collar. Boxy fit. Long sleeves. Chest pockets. Import. Machine wash.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Pickstitch flip-flops




A warm-weather essential made from comfy cotton webbing with pickstitch detailing and a nubuck thong tab—just toss them in your tote and head to the beach. Rubber footbed. 3/4" rubber sole for traction.

Petite Thessaly beach dress


A whimsical sundress in blissfully lightweight cotton dressed in a barely there woven gingham. Featuring a softly shirred crisscross bodice that flatters to no end. Notice the trim along the bodice—we made it extra special with petite unfinished ruffles. Sleeveless. Fitted. Side zip. Straight skirt. Elastic waistband with front tie. Fully lined. Falls above knee. Import. Dry clean.

Petite urbanite shift dress



An easy, urbane dress for the on-the-go girl about town. We kept the silhouette sleek and simple and made it of comfortable stretch cotton with a subtle woven herringbone pattern. Grommets at the pockets lend a cool utilitarian touch. Cotton with a hint of stretch. Sleeveless. Shift silhouette. Easy fit. Exposed back zip. Straight skirt. Patch pockets. Falls above knee. Import. Machine wash.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Heathered playa skirt


An expertly tucked and tailored summer gem in our so-of-the-moment mid-length. (We're all about the longer hems this season.) In crisply shaped linen with a flattering-on-everyone silhouette—perfect for sunny days on or off the beach. Wear it hiked up and belted or slung low so it sweeps just above the knee. Linen/cotton. Tulip skirt. Sits below waist. Front zip. Slant pockets, back welt pockets. Back vent. 20" long. Import. Machine wash.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Revele organza mini



A designer favorite (and it's easy to see why). This perfectly pleated skirt is fashioned in gorgeous organza and dressed with demure rows of yarn woven to look like tiny bubbles. The subtle metallic sheen offers that delicate dimension that we love, and the sweet A-line shape gives it a hint of vintage flair. Polyamide/poly. Sits at waist. Back zip. Fully lined. 17" long. Import. Dry clean.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Loretta wood heels




A bohemian beauty in piped canvas with laces that tie sweetly at the vamp (we left a few of the edges slightly frayed for a rustic finish). Boasting an easy-wearing wooden heel and a leg-lengthening platform, they're the perfect traveling companion. Just add a floaty sundress or rolled-up shorts and voilĂ —you're instantly chic. Antiqued gold eyelets, laces at front. Antiqued gold round, domed studs. Man-made lining. 3 1/2" wood heel with a 7/8" exterior platform for extra comfort. Wood sole with rubber for traction. Made in Italy.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Giovanna wedges


Buckle up for instant bravado with our favorite leather wedges. Crafted from the finest vachetta leather (it just gets better with age) with a suede-covered heel, they're the perfect warm-weather treat. Antiqued-finish buckle. Man-made footbed and sole. 3 1/4" heel with a 1" exterior platform for extra comfort. Made in Italy.

Merino lace skirt


We took our famous Italian merino wool yarn and gave it a chic new look by spinning it into lace (a pattern created in-house by our designers). The result? An elegant wisp of a skirt (lined in bias-cut silk) you won't find anywhere else but here. In a 14-gauge knit. Side zip. 16 1/2" long. Part of J.Crew Collection. Import. Dry clean.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Forever cardigan in cotton


So good we had to bring it back—our forever cardigan, now fashioned in perfectly lightweight cotton and featuring an extra-long, lean silhouette. A favorite because it works with practically everything and looks good on everyone (this is the one to snag in every color). V-neck. Long sleeves. Patch pockets. Hits below hip. Import. Machine wash.

Gathered vest


An elegant statement piece that speaks volumes. We love how it instantly adds color and texture to any ensemble. The banded waist and soft gathers keep it fresh, not fussy. Cotton/metallic threads. Fully lined. Hits above hip. Import. Machine wash.

Perfect-fit stripe snap tee



Pure perfection in very soft cotton with extra-fine ribs (so the fit is fantastic). Our designers added a row of nickel snaps to the elbow sleeves for a cool detail (wear them cuffed for a bit of polish). Scoopneck. Import. Machine wash.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Petite Katie colorblock cami


We love color (have you noticed?) and this cami expresses it brilliantly. In color-drenched cotton with a sweetheart neckline and a babydoll silhouette. We think it's the perfect summer top. Fully lined. Import. Machine wash.

Marguerite suede wedges




Meet Marguerite, an incredibly comfortable—and leg-lengthening—high-heel wedge styled in soft Italian suede with crisscrossing ankle straps. (We have a feeling you'll adore her as much as we do.) Antiqued brass ankle buckles. Leather footbed. 3 1/4" vachetta-covered heel with a 1" exterior platform for extra comfort. Man-made sole. Made in Italy.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Katie eyelet cami




We think it's the perfect spring cami. With a sweetheart neckline, a babydoll silhouette and an eyelet-edged hem (our current obsession), what could be prettier? Cotton. Fully lined. Import. Machine wash.