Valentine’s Day: the holiday filled with pink and red heart candies that ladies either love-to-hate or absolutely love. Whether you’re a fan of the Hallmark holiday or not, it’s a good excuse to treat yourself to something nice because you deserve it.
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‘J.Crew Mercantile’ might be nothing more than a name after all.
On May 2, people “familiar with the situation” told the Wall Street Journal that J.Crew owns the name J.Crew Mercantile and is developing a more budget-friendly line. According to the people, the new line will feature merchandise and prices closer to what shoppers would find at J.Crew’s outlet stores, J.Crew Factory.
However, on May 7, J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler told WWD that the company bought the license to the name ‘Mercantile’ simply because he liked the name.
“Mercantile is a name we own. There’s not much beyond that,” said Drexler. “It’s a name that was available and we liked. The way we run the company, we are always thinking creatively, innovating , and managing our assets. We have secured names and trademarks with either loose ideas or intentions, or with our imaginations. Sometimes things come of it, or they don’t.”
So will a lower-priced line called J.Crew Mercantile actually happen? We’ll have to wait and see.
Spring is a beautiful season. Especially when you’re on the central coast of California.
A few weekends ago I spent a beautiful Saturday in Cambria, a little seaside village located on the central coast.
If you’re looking for a lovely little breakfast or brunch spot in Cambria, Calif., stop by Redwood Cafe. It’s very home-y and delicious. Whatever you do, get their hash browns.
By the way, ranunculus are in season! I picked up these beautiful pink flowers from Trader Joe’s.
Jump straight into spring fashion and make a statement with Target’s latest designer collaboration: Peter Pilotto for Target.
The men behind the London-based fashion brand are Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos. In December 2009, fashion brand Peter Pilotto was awarded the best emerging talent award at the British Fashion Awards.
The Peter Pilotto for Target collection will include 70 pieces, ranging from dresses and skirts, swimwear, and accessories. Most of the pieces will also cost less than $60, making the collection happily affordable.
Bold graphic prints, different silhouettes, and an explosion of complementary and contrasting colors make up the highly anticipated collection. If you ever had trouble with mixing prints, the Peter Pilotto for Target collection has got you covered. It’s fun, beautiful, and bold – a perfect combo for spring fashion.
Peter Pilotto for Target will be available in Target stores (in the U.S. and Canada) on Sunday, February 9. You can also shop it online at Target.com and Net-a-Porter.com starting Sunday. Net-a-Porter will carry a curated assortment of the collection.
With winter comes cooler weather, but who said you had to tuck your skirts away?
There’s no reason your skirts should be hiding in the back of your closet just because the temperature has dropped. Bring your favorite skirts back out and learn how to transition them back into your winter wardrobe with three simple ways!
1. Try Knit. Too chilly to show off your legs? Wear knit tights and your favorite pair of boots or booties with your skirt. A pair of knit tights can easily add warmth and style to your outfit.
Go simple with a classic pair of knit tights or add more to your look with patterned knit tights. Then, add a belt over your waist to cinch the outfit together. This is a simple way to cozy up and still wear that skirt you love.
Note: It hasn’t exactly reached winter in California which is the reason I went tight-less with this outfit.
2. Sweaters Should Be Your Best Friend: A great skirt paired with a sweater is an incredibly simple outfit to pull together that’s both chic and comfortable. Choose to tuck your sweater in (like I did) or leave it out – either way makes for a great outfit. For those extra chilly days, add a great coat to the mix.
3. Play With Textures & Styles: There is no better time to experiment with textures and styles than winter. Not only should you play with different skirt textures (wool, sequined or embroidered, leather/pleather) but try different styles. Midi skirts are a great fall trend, maxi skirts are essentials, and A-line skirts flatter every body type.
But don’t limit yourself to just playing with the textures and styles of your skirt. The possibilities of an effortless look are endless. Here are a few ideas: Mix textures by wearing a chunky cable knit sweater with a leather skirt. Wear an embroidered sweater or patterned sweater with a simple midi skirt. Embrace layers on top with an A-line skirt and knit tights.
Now, bring your favorite skirts out that have been hiding in your closet and embrace them this winter. Play with textures and styles. Have fun with your outfit, as you always should.
What are your favorite looks for winter that incorporate a skirt?
