J.Crew Watercolor Pastiche Perfect Shirt

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Ran

I always liked the Watercolor Pastiche print but not enough to pay the price for the skirt or dress. When this Perfect Shirt went on sale for only $29.99, I snagged it. I never thought I’d wear button down shirts, since I never knew how to size in them and they seemed so serious. However, the Giant Gingham shirt I recently purchased totally changed my mind. Something about a collared, button down shirt just immediately makes you look put together while the cool prints keep it whimsical. The Watercolor Pastiche shirt is still available now so if you love it, now is the time.

I was surprised at how thin this material is, but maybe that’s why it’s perfect for summer. I had no idea what to pair with this print, since I mainly style my outfits with one neutral and one pop color or print, but I don’t have many neutral bottoms…plus they are mainly black, which doesn’t seem to suit this cheery print.

J.Crew Watercolor Pastiche Perfect Shirt

I’m wearing: Banana Republic Pique Pencil Skirt, Matt Bernson Bo Peep Espadrilles

I was a bit sad to realize I can probably only pair it with a white bottom, but once I saw how cute and peasant-girlish the outfit looked together, I didn’t mind so much. Gotta love white pencil skirts. Flattering and the perfect canvas for really cool tops and crazy prints.

Get this Perfect Shirt here from J.Crew for only $29.99.

J.Crew Sequin Falls Cardigan

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Ran

The new Sequin Falls cardigan from J.Crew is so my style. It’s a demure but pretty neutral color, but spazzed up with flattering vertical lines of falling sequins. Too adorable.

I really liked how the stylists at J.Crew paired this pretty neutral with other neutrals. I always try to add a “pop” color with neutrals, so this is an interesting new concept for me to try.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Vintage Cotton V-Neck Tee, J.Crew Equestrian Belt, J.Crew Cotton Nico Skirt, Matt Bernson Bo Beep Espadrilles

I think all these neutral colors really work well together. Will have to see how I can work this new concept into my other outfits….Here are two more shots – one because I realized my hair was covering the pretty sequins, and the other to show the cardigan looks when buttoned.

I’m wearing: J.Crew Vintage Cotton V-Neck Tee, J.Crew Equestrian Belt, J.Crew Cotton Nico Skirt, Matt Bernson Bo Beep Espadrilles

I got a Medium, which fits relatively loosely. The material is cotton but it feels kind of gauzy and linen-ish. Very comfortable but I can see how it’d be easy to stretch out. Overall, I love it; I love everything about it except the price!! $118 for cotton? Will have to think about this one.

Get it here from J.Crew for $118.