My first thought when checking out J. Crew's April Enchanted collection was," Wow, great photography." Notice, I did not say, " Wow, great clothes." While J.Crew is known for their classic staples, I can't help but wonder who would look chic in these basic clothes unless they were stick-thin like the models on the website. Without the awesome styling, superb photography, and great model poses, what is left for the April Echanted Collection? Black skinny pants, … more
I'll be the first to admit that J.Crew has mastered the basics, and has always got your back when you are in a frenzy to find something simple, but highly necessary, like a black skirt, or a cropped jacket. However, if I really want to spice up my closet, it is definitely not the first store I go to. And Spring is always about reinventing yourself. Therefore, I was not expecting to find much in their April Enchanted collection that would catch my eye. But I was … more
The first thing I love about this collection is its name. "April Enchanted" excited the little girl in me so much that I was convinced I loved it before I even saw it. I was expecting pastels, lots of tulle, and sparkles. My taste hasn't matured much since I was five... What I found in this collection though was much more classic and subdued, much to my dismay, but a huge relief to the avid J.crew shopper. Despite my expectations, … more
I do like the collection to an extent. It has simple separates that I feel can work nicely for summer internships. My favorite piece is the cream ruffled tank. It's chic and can work with many different outfits. However, as much as I love the simplicity and chicness of the collection, it's just not my cup of tea. I'm a huge color person, and the dusty pinks and hints of purple prints aren't enough to satisfy me. I'm just a big fan of "wow" prints and colors. … more
The inside cover says it all: "Our collection is designed for mixing and matching." Indeed, a lot of their pieces are shown throughout the catalog, something I've always liked because it shows how you can build a wardrobe. The inside April Enchanted catalog led me to believe it would be filled with floral prints, but I only found a few. It seems J. Crew, known for its classic garments, has developed a bit of an edge. Everything I saw in … more
I think there is definitely a "J Crew" kind of person. I've even heard people describe their own personal style as "very J Crew" but I never really have been able to understand how someone can base their entire look on this aesthetic. While the April Enchanted Collection from J Crew is lovely as a whole, taking individual pieces out of the lookbook and putting them on a College Fashionista is just yawn-inducing. Well, maybe I shouldn't say that. I could … more
After looking through JCrew's Spring 2010 collection, I concluded that the must have item currently in stores is the baggy broken-in boyfriend short. Following the craze of boyfriend jeans, JCrew is right on target producing a short that is a little looser then the usual teeny cut-off shorts seen for spring. I like how they are showing the boyfriend short in fabrics other then just denim, allowing some diversity in women's spring collections. My favorite pair from April … more