JCrew Fall 2011 Lookbook favs

These are my favs of the JCrew Fall 2011 lookbook. But I do want to know..what's in store for the dead of summer? Please all linen, please. It gets so blasted hot here in Texas. Regardless of the fact that I'm wearing boots today because of a little cold snap, as soon as I'm able to wear wedges & sandals consistently every day, I'll start to dream of the boot and tights weather again. Whatever these striped babies are, I gotta have 'em.

Check out the bracelets!!!

Love anything with specs.

Hel-lo cape!

Orange you glad I didn't say banana?

Die.

Comfy-chic.

Fabulously neon yellow.

Poofy pants could be cool!

Now back to reality...who am I kidding though? I scheduled this post ahead of time, so by now I'm lying on the beach in sunny Florida with these ladies!!!

Wish List.

I have a bit of a wish list going, once I saw that JCrew had new arrivals.. I can't help it really. It all looks so appealing...is it because I can't shop? Is it because the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising? Could be a little of both.

Regardless, here is what I would put in my imaginary cart, if the sky was the limit. Sigh.

1. Stripe sunburst tank-love the wonkiness of those stripes! And of course any stripes in general.
2. What a cute laid back cardi, Sabrina!

3. Crochet is not just for grandmas. This is totes hot.

4. Remember how I said I wanted to get in on the motorcycle trend? Hel-lo what better way to do it than with an exposed zipper!!!!

5. I do love a good gingham.

6. I'm intrigued by these shorts...too poofy? Or just plain cute!

7. And the lace/eyelet trend. Don't even get me started on these babies.

8. Now this is a sour lemon I could sink my teeth into.

9. You know I'm going to say it. Don't you totes love this tote!?

10. And I love all things bracelets and jewelry right now. This is the frosting on the cake.

While we're at it, world peace and an end to these insane natural disasters wouldn't be bad items to add to the wish list as well.

Spring

is upon us! What trends are you dying to try? Reading up on some trend reports, these are what I'm excited for:

1. Biker/motorcycle clothing.
2. Lace/eyelet etc: (except I'd never be this NAKED! Way to rock it, Anna)

3. Stripes, stripes and more stripes. I am a forever lover of stripes.

4. And a little bit of punk fashion to top things off:

Happy Spring!

Pleats are so pleasing..

don't you agree? this latest trend has got me eyeing the shops BIG time (especially since I gave up shopping for lent...)

via here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Back

To say that I was running late today is a bit of an understatement, gov'na! (best line from Easy A). Our travels back from Capetown were challenging to say the least, and I spent yesterday un-burrying myself from emails and phone calls.

I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of Spring and totally hooked on these bold and bright colors!!

right so this image is not bright, but it is BOLD for sure. That corset looking top? Oh it's a dress...unbuttoned and worn as a top. I love it.

images via JCrew new arrivals and Madewell.

this makes me like hot pink!

Spring will come!

at least I hope. I finally made it to work today, and the ice skating rink around Dallas has not melted one single bit.

Drooling over JCrew's Spring Lookbook....aren't you?

here are some of my favorite looks....

I love the lip color...the natural palettes, the spectacles, the pops of color...

Snow Day?

Who even thought it was possible in Texas.

Thank you, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers for taking precedence when it comes to de-icing and sand trucks. Wouldn't want you guys getting hurt or anything before the big game.

I'll just stay in and work from home....

Shoe in.

Madewell Spring line-I die. Fantastic shoes, and I have my eye on three pairs. I'll have to either a) narrow it down to one (not likely) or b) convince my roommate to get a different one than me so we can share.

This inspires me to create some funky Spring looks (especially when the temps dropped yet again and we're stuck in Winter longer).

1) The Oxford slingback, black and cream tunic, and simple khaki shorts.

2) The nubuck seaside sandal, hippy colorful top, and flirty navy lace shorts.

3) the sidewalk wedge, the sweater of many colors, and how about some basic leggings?

What do you think? I'm ready for Spring..how about you?