Ok, I’m obsessed. I originally bypassed it by browsing on the site; it looked like a plain skirt, maybe for suiting or something. But then I saw it in the catalog and it was love at first sight. Pair it with a longish top, the bottom flares out in an incredibly adorable, feminine, yet polished way. Dressed up with a button down or down with a sweatshirt, it just looks awesome on and makes anyone’s waist look teeny tiny. The material is substantial and feels very high quality. I rarely buy J.Crew at full price these days, but this skirt is worth every penny. Seeing how quickly the red sold out, I’d jump on this ASAP. Love, love, love! Buy it here from J.Crew for $98 (currently with additional 30% off!).

Top – J.Crew Marled colorblock-shoulder sweater, Skirt – J.Crew Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe, Shoes – Sorel for J.Crew Joan of Arctic Boots, Gloves – J.Crew cashmere-lined smartphone leather gloves

Top – J.Crew Colorblock Intarsia Sweater, Skirt – J.Crew Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe, Clutch – J.Crew Minaudiere

Top – J.Crew side-button sweater in colorblock, Skirt – J.Crew Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe, Scarf – J.Crew wool houndstooth scarf, Shoes – Sperry Top-Sider for J.Crew Leather Shearwater Boots, Gloves – J.Crew Long Cashmere Glittens

Top – J.Crew red tartan popover, Skirt – J.Crew Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe

Top – J.Crew Thanks Tee, Skirt – J.Crew Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe

Top – J.Crew Cabled Sweatshirt, Skirt – J.Crew Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe, Clutch – J.Crew Claremont Clutch

It seems time passes so quickly these days. It’s been almost 2 months since I last posted — apologies. It seems despite all the snow, everyone is talking about preparing for Spring. I’m no exception — it’s as if preparing for Spring will actually speed up the rest of Winter! Anyway, here are some of my picks from the latest batch of J.Crew’s Spring arrivals.

J.Crew Collection Cashmere V-Neck Cardigan in Colorblock – Lilac Grey – $248

J.Crew Collection Cashmere V-Neck Cardigan in Colorblock

I didn’t really notice this sweater when browsing the new arrivals online, but it’s because the Aqua Navy color they show as the default photo didn’t really appeal to me. When I saw it in the latest catalog in this pretty grey and pink color (see photo below), I fell in love. I love that the color pairing is unexpected, and that the colors are so airy and Spring-y. That’s the beauty of J.Crew cashmere I guess — perhaps not exactly warm in the Winter but perfect as a light outer layer in the Spring. Get it here from J.Crew for $248 (pricy, I know…might want to wait for a sale on this one!).

J.Crew Collection Cashmere V-Neck Cardigan in Colorblock

J.Crew Postage Stamp Sailor Mini – Bright Poppy – $89.50

J.Crew Postage Stamp Sailor Mini

When I saw this in the catalog, I instantly loved it. I have a huge thing for gold buttons and the whole military/nautical look, so it’s no surprise. But then I was like, wait a minute…how did I miss this when browsing online? And how many other cute things have I missed?? Anyway, the problem is poor merchandising again on J.Crew’s part. Why not show the most flattering photo of the product as the default photo? Instead, they have the photo below of the Navy, where you can’t even see the cute buttons. Just looks like a plain mini. No wonder I passed it by! I think it’d look amazing and adorable in both Bright Poppy and Navy — can’t wait to snag this for Spring. Get it here from J.Crew for $89.50.

J.Crew Postage Stamp Sailor Mini

J.Crew Rosie Dress in Medallion Paisley – $198

J.Crew Rosie Dress in Medallion Paisley

I have to say, I’m a fan of the new Medallion Paisley print. Prints with a high level of detail and interest are one of those things that can make a simple (and easy-to-wear) shift dress like this look very put-together and in style with very little effort. This print/dress is also versatile and will look great any season. Love it! I may just pick up the top and the skirt in the same print. Get it here from J.Crew for $198.

J.Crew Mila Novelty Ballet Flats – $158

J.Crew Mila Novelty Ballet Flats

I just realized I’m quite predictable, aren’t I? Of course I’d fall for the flats that have the nautical vibe with a pop of gold. These are super comfortable, bendy, and the nautical trend seems to pop up every Spring as a tried-and-true classic, so this is a no-brainer for me. Get them here from J.Crew for $158. Here’s another shot of them from the catalog, just for fun.

J.Crew Mila Novelty Ballet Flats

J.Crew Sperry Top-Siders – $98

J.Crew Sperry Top-Siders

These never used to be my style. I never even noticed them until one day while traveling in San Francisco, my normal flats were killing me and my friend suggested I try these. I balked a bit until she persuaded me to just try them on. I’ve always liked her style, so I thought maybe I’d change my mind once I try them on. Looks aside, when I slipped my feet into them, I thought, wow this is shoe heaven. I didn’t know shoes could be this cushiony and…so cushiony. I bought them on the spot in their plain old beige color and I wore them out of the store. They actually go with the whole nautical look perfectly considering they are indeed boat shoes. The cushion factor is just a bonus now. I love that J.Crew came out with funky, fun colors for this collaboration. I think my picks would be the grey with the orange and the navy striped one with the fun pink sole. Unexpected, youthful, and very Spring. Get them here from J.Crew for $98.