Solange Knowles Spotted Wearing J.Crew Collection Skirt

"Thanks!" to D*ska (in this post), who shared the image above of Solange Knowles, during Coachella 2013 (image from The Citizens of Fashion "Solange Knowles, in J.Crew and Alice + Olivia, with Marni sunglasses." post).

Solange was wearing J.Crew's Collection Leather Skirt in Hibiscus Floral (item 74681) that retails... wait for it... $1,200!!! Yeah, that skirt is worth a whole lot of money. So much, that I would be very worried about sitting anywhere at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Annual Festival in fear of getting it dirty. (Which seems like it would be more about cheap jean cut offs and v-neck tees. Not pricey collection items.)

Solange Knowles is no stranger to J.Crew. She was the face of Madewell, J.Crew's sister company, last year (refer here). Plus, she is buddies with J.Crew's Jenna Lyons (refer here). Which makes me wonder if she got some former-employee-discount with the Crew.

What are your thoughts on the skirt? Do you like the way Solange is rocking the skirt? Would you consider getting it (if you had some spare cash laying abouts)?

J.Crew Catalog + Dawson's Creek {memories!}

"Thanks!" to so many of you, including JulieFromChicago (in this post), as well as Robin & emmawasabi, who let us know about the following catalog flashback.

There is an original 1998 catalog from J.Crew, featuring the cast of Dawson's Creek, for sale on eBay (click here for original listing). The {ridiculous} price tag caught some attention over at the BuzzFeed (check out their "The Beautiful 1998 “Dawson's Creek” J. Crew Catalog" post for more photos!) and Refinery29 (check out their "American Dream: 1998 J.Crew Catalog Starring Dawson's Creek") post.

 

The cast (Joshua Jackson, James "Put Your Cheek in a Beek" Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, and Michelle Williams) look so young in the photos!

I actually remember getting this catalog in the mail. I also remember really loving all the sweaters and tops on Katie. Looking back at the pictures now, I can't believe how dated some of the looks are (in particular, the jeans Dawson wears). J.Crew's style really has come a long way!

What are your thoughts on the catalog? Do you remember when J.Crew sent this catalog out? Do you like the looks? Are the styles dated?

The New Girl Hearts J.Crew!

As many of you have noticed and mentioned, Zooey Deschanel's character Jess (on Fox's "New Girl") has been spotted wearing more and more J.Crew lately.

When the show first aired, Jess was wearing a lot of Anthropologie. However, this season she has been turning to our favorite retailer for her clothing needs.

Not going to lie, I love the show and I love her style. (She wears J.Crew very well.)

What are your thoughts on Zooey Deschanel in J.Crew? Do you like how she is styling the pieces? :)

J.Crew Sponsors GOOP

"Thanks!" to Boston Brit, Michelle, as well as JSR (in this post), who let us know that the latest issue of GOOP.com (click here) features J.Crew and their latest collection.

As many of you have noticed, the issue was sponsored by J.Crew. I guess this is J.Crew's way of breaking into the blogging community?

The outfits each have a theme with a brief note:

• Pick 1: Transitioning into Fall
  A warm, peach-toned jacket to get you through the fall with a pair of boyfriend shorts for the last warm days of summer.
  
  
• Pick 2: The Work Week
  A tweedy black sweater makes for a great work basic.
  
  
• Pick 3: The Weekender
  Loving the contrast between the bright blue jeans and the navy blue blouse. The sunglasses and handbag complete the outfit.
  
  
• Pick 4: Suiting up
  Add a pop of turquoise to your classic grey work suit.
  
  
• Pick 5: The Classic Camel Coat
  Opting for a toggle for this fall's camel coat.
  
  
• Pick 6: Jewel Tones
  Bringing this season’s cobalt blues and deep reds together.
  
  
• Pick 7: Prep School
  Fall’s preppy must-haves: torn jeans, a schoolboy blazer and velvet slippers.
  
  
• Pick 8: Everyday Tweed
  A brown tweed coat pairs well with these bright blue jeans.
  

Gwyneth Paltrow looks amazing in all her outfits. She really wears the items well. In fact, I think the clothes are styled better in GOOP's issue than in J.Crew's catalog!

So I am not going to lie, I do not enjoy GP. She is a fine actress (and her mother is an amazing actress!) but there is just something about her and her GOOP site that bugs me. Maybe I am still jealous that she played young Wendy in the film "Hook" all those years ago. Apologies in advance to any of her fans out there.

What are your thoughts on J.Crew's feature over at GOOP? Do you like how the clothes are styled?

Katie Holmes... Welcome to the {JCA} Club

"Thanks!" to Priview who shared the following article from Fashionista (click here to read in its entirety) with us:

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise Probably Aren’t the New Faces of J. Crew, But We Think They Should Be
By Dhani Mau
August 3, 2012

Judging by celeb gossip magazines and blogs these days, you’d think Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise were the only celebrities living in Manhattan. Their every move... is recorded, including, apparently, several recent trips to the Columbus Circle J.Crew.

In fact, the adorable mother-daughter pair went to J.Crew so many times in one week (four), it lead WWD to speculate that Holmes might be “trying out for” J.Crew or engaging in some sort of formal relationship with the brand. It’s not so far-fetched, we guess. As they point out, Holmes has fronted the brand twice– first in a catalogue with her fellow Dawson’s Creek co-stars and most recently in an ad campaign with the cast of The Romantics two years ago.

Sadly, Holmes was likely just rounding out Suri’s Crewcuts collection, as a J.Crew spokesperson confirmed to the trade that they were not working with Holmes in any formal capacity. However, that doesn’t mean it’s out of the question, right? She’s no longer fronting J.Crew competitor Ann Taylor and if J.Crew ever decided to sign a celebrity mother-daughter pair for an ad campaign, which we think would be brilliant, we can’t think of anyone more perfect than Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise. They both already wear and represent the brand pretty perfectly if you ask us and it’s nearly incomprehensible that Cruise, at 6 years old, has yet to land a modeling gig. I mean, what is she waiting for?

If modeling is out of the question, why not a Holmes & Yang X J.Crew collab that extends to CrewCuts?

If visiting J.Crew four times a week leads to speculation that someone is the new face of J.Crew, then I must be president! ;) Of course, my technique is a little different. I stop at several J.Crew's in the same day (there are several within a relatively short drive from each other which makes this possible). This helps minimize the stares from store associates, who I know are thinking "oh, it's you again."

But in all seriousness, there is no judgement on this side of the aisle, Katie. We JCAs, we welcome you with open, well-dressed, arms. :)

What are your thoughts on Ms. Holmes many visits to J.Crew? Do you think she should be the face of J.Crew {again}?

Celebrity Edition of J.Crew Spotted {Katie Holmes}

"Thanks!" to Leah, as well as MissKitty (in this post), who let us know about Kate Katie Holmes wearing J.Crew. Over at the DailyMail (click here), the article shows an image of Katie sporting the Tippi Bow Sweater, part of J.Crew's new arrivals for Fall.

Also, "thanks!" to Andrea who "spotted" the Scatter-dot dress (Item 85792; $168.00) on Natalie Morales during an episode of the Today Show. I own this dress and I adore how chic it looks on with such minimal effort on my part.

Love me those polka dots. Can't blame these ladies for feeling the love for them too!

What are your thoughts on the polka-dot craze hitting our favorite retail obsession? Are you a fan of the trend or are you already over them? :)

Celebrity Edition of J.Crew Spotted {Madonna}

"Thanks!" to JulieStyles (in this post) who let us know about a recent sighting of J.Crew on the Queen of Pop, Madonna!

From the Daily Mail (click here for more photos and rest of story):

During their walk around the Upper East Side, they popped into a branch of J Crew, where the singer bought a hat and decided to wear it straight away.

How exciting for J.Crew to have Madonna carrying around their shopping bag while sporting one of their straw trilby hats!

Celebrity Edition of J.Crew Spotted {Drew Barrymore}

"Thanks!" to Elaine (in this post) who spotted Drew Barrymore in People (click here) rocking J.Crew's Jules Dress in Ashbury Floral (Item 61607; Regular $188.00, now $119.99).

I actually like the black tights with the dress! Although she should have gone with black heels instead of cobalt blue. (Or no stockings with the cobalt blue shoes.)

What are your thoughts on Drew Barrymore in J.Crew? Do you like how she accessorized the dress? How would you wear it? :)