J.Crew Factory is like the forgotten child of the J.Crew family. I keep forgetting it exists and haven’t checked it out in a while. However, I recently browsed through some of their new arrivals and found quite a few very classically J.Crew-preppy clothes there, and at relatively great prices. If you haven’t checked it out either lately, it’s worth a look! Here are some of my top picks.

J.Crew Factory Pull-On Pant

Unlike J.Crew, there are no clever names for clothes at J.Crew Factory. These items are treated as basics and will be described in those terms. “Pull-on pants.” “V-Neck Sweater.” That’s a-ok with me, as long as the items are good quality and look cute. How great is the color on these pants? Love that bold, super saturated blue, and love the fact that it’s pull-on comfortable. Looks polished, feels like sweatpants. Perfect for the lazy bums like me who want to look good with minimal effort. Comes in grey, blue, and black. Get yours here for only $44.50.

J.Crew Factory Short-Sleeve Kisses Sweatshirt

J.Crew made a version of this last year in white with black print, and it was a huge hit. So, not surprising they would do a variation of it and bring it back via J.Crew Factory. Love the contrasting colors of this shirt; the pink really pops against the navy. Get yours here for just $22.99.

J.Crew Factory Twisted Rope Short

If I had long, thin legs I’d wear these all day long. These are so up my alley. Preppy & nautical stripes, navy with pops of gold, and oh so chic. Love it paired with a rope belt. These shorts are only $29.50 here from J.Crew Factory.

J.Crew Factory Intarsia Dog Sweater

How cute and whimsical is this Intarsia Dog Sweater? Ok, I know, a sweater is the last thing you want to think of in this summer heat, but this is an outfit that’d be perfect for Fall. I love how J.Crew summed up the outfit too: “A playful graphic gives a blazer some edge.” Typically a classic navy blazer like this is a very preppy and serious look, so adding that funny-looking graphic definitely lightens the vibe and shows you don’t take yourself that seriously. Get it here from J.Crew Factory for $78.

Anything cute I’ve missed? Let me know in the comments!

I know I’m probably late in the game at this point, but I’ve recently become obsessed with Mansur Gavriel’s bags. Yes, I know they are now sold out everywhere in every single size and color variation, but I don’t care, I will put myself on waiting lists and wait for these bags. As long as it takes. Why do I (and apparently many, many others) love this bag? The pictures speak for themselves.

Mansur Gavriel Large Leather Tote – Black w/Flamma Interior

Simple, laid-back, classic style, effortlessly chic…yet you’re able to choose the color of the lining from a variety of colors so that you get that pop of color among all that classic-ness. Love that tiny gold logo that somehow adds a little zing as well while remaining very subtle and not at all in-your-face like so many logo bags out there. Black with red (“Flamma”) provides the ultimate contrast, but remember how so many of us have been on the eternal hunt for that perfect cognac leather tote? Mansur Gavriel has one.

Mansur Gavriel Large Leather Tote – Brandy w/Raw Interior

Look those natural striations on that leather. Look at that color Brandy. Classic. So classic. I don’t think any other color interior besides the raw backing of the Brandy leather looks good here. They do have options of white, blue, etc., but none of those are a good contrast to this color, in my opinion.

Interestingly enough, at this very low price (relative to all designer handbags, that is) of just $485, they even throw in what they call a detachable wallet. Not the reason I’d buy this bag, obviously, but having a matching pouch is nice icing on the cake.

It looks a lot more structured than the Cuyana Leather Tote, but about the same as my Madewell Transport Tote, albeit this leather is a bit stiffer and smoother. Comfortable to carry on shoulder, but looks super chic when carried by hand or on the crook of your elbow. I want to collect this bag in ALL colors but guess I’ll settle for just these two. For now… Get it here for $485.