Lulu Frost Summer 2013 for J.Crew

"Thanks!" to traderscoobies (in this post) who let us know that Refinery 29 has a post about J.Crew's upcoming collaboration with Lule Frost (click here to read in its entirety).

Lust With Us Over Lulu Frost's Latest Line For J.Crew
By Willow Lindley
April 18, 2013

Is there anything better than two of your favorite fashion brands teaming up? We think not. We can't help but get awfully excited every time J.Crew and Lulu Frost release their collaborative collection every season, and their latest line for summer '13 is really a knockout.

These bright metal baubles range from $98 to $278 and are available at J.Crew on May 20. Peep the pieces that will bring out your inner Jenna, sans the specs, below.

I am not a huge fan of the Lulu Frost for J.Crew line. In general, I find most pieces ridiculous looking (see first image as example) and ridiculously priced for what is essentially costume jewelry. (The collaboration pieces tends to be priced higher than J.Crew's regular jewelry line.)

However, there is always a piece or two that I look twice at- thinking it is quite stunning. With the upcoming Summer 2013 collection, there are a few pieces (like the bracelets) that look quite lovely.

What are your thoughts on the Lulu Frost for J.Crew line? Do you own of the exclusive pieces? Do you think they are worth the purchase? If so, please share your take on the line! :)

Lulu Frost for J.Crew Is Here

"Thanks!" to so many of you who shared the latest partnership with J.Crew. As many of you have noticed in the last update of new arrivals, J.Crew has teamed up jewelry designer Lulu Frost. The following is a brief article from Time Magazine (click here to read in its entirety) about the collaboration:

First Look | Lulu Frost for J.Crew
By Edward Barsamian
December 14, 2010

“Who doesn’t love jewelry?” asks Marissa Webb, the head of women’s design at J. Crew. “Jewelry is the perfect accessory to dress up or down any look or add a girly element to a more utilitarian, rugged look.” Building on the success of previous guest collections by designers like Fenton Fallon and Miriam Haskell, J.Crew sought out Lisa Salzer of Lulu Frost for the next collaboration on its list. (“I’m a huge Lulu Frost fan and even have pieces stashed in my purse for a fashion emergency,” Webb confesses.)

Known for her estate piece aesthetic, Salzer and her team put a vintage twist on modern designs — 10k gold necklaces, bracelets and earrings with handmade chains and antique glass crystals. The pieces are available just in time for the holidays — not to mention all of those holiday parties.

Lulu Frost for J. Crew collection, available at J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com.

I have seen some of the pieces of the Lulu Frost for J.Crew collection (click here to shop online) and must admit they are quite lovely! There is something very beautiful about them. They also seem like a good match for J.Crew's jewelry offering.

What are your thoughts on the collaboration between Lulu Frost and J.Crew? Do you own any of the pieces? If so, please share! :)