J Crew are coming to Ldn!

Last year we had the news that the likes of Victoria's Secret and Helmut Lang were to open their first UK stores in 2012, today it seems that another American retailer is to follow in their footsteps, J Crew.

The brand, which began back in 1983, is the go to store in the US, particularly in Manhattan for high end classic clothes (think Reiss but better).

The brands creative director said today at the new season presentation that they were looking at stores in both Regent Street and Covent Gardens stating 'It's not just gonna be one store, we're not gonna be stingy'. We have a huge British following already, our New York stores get a lot of customers, but what we do is not very well represented in the British market'

The stores are speculated to be opening sometime next year, Until then the brand is available to UK customers online at both net-a-porter and the brands own website JCrew.com.

Advent Calender Wishlist: Day Nineteen

Every girl should have a trench coat, and no one does them coats better than Burberry.  This Cotton Twill Trench Coat is back in on Net-a-Porter this week at £895.  Whilst the price may be a little steep for us regular girls, along with the white shirt and LBD, the trench coat is one of the most Iconic pieces around, and reminds me of old Hollywood movies starring actresses such as Greta Garbo and Katherine Hepburn.

In other words, one worth saving for!

Lagerfelds World Preview

With a timer counting down the days, hours and minutes to the launch of Karl Lagerfeld's new collection, net-a-porter today revealed the world exclusive preview of the collection which will launch on 25th January.  Users can go to the site to preview the collection, sign up to Karls Kult and even download the 'Find Karl App' - a pac man like game where users must collect all 5 Karl heads before the time runs out to win a place on the leader board, from which Karl himself will chose someone to win £1000 to spend on the net a porter site.

Between this and today's snow, I think I'll combust.

Advent Calender Wishlist: Day Fourteen

I'm going crazy for Lanvin with these gorgeous diamond print canvas high tops from net-a-porter. Whilst they wouldn't be ideal to wear before the sun starts coming out for longer periods of time, they are perfect for spring evening when it's still a little cold but you don't want to wrap up in winter layers.

Wear with skinny J Brands, printed shirt and a black blazer for a simple yet stylish look.

Advent Calender Wishlist: Day Thirteen

Moving on to Summer 2012 with this piece from net-a-porter.  This lace and linen skirt simply scream romantic innocence and is a look straight from the September's runways.  The floral detail and neutral colour are typical of Valentino but that's not to say i love it any less.

Wear with flat tasseled loafers and a chiffon shirt for a day at the office, or ad metallic heels and a Mulberry bag for evening drinks.

Advent Calender Wishlist: Day Six

Back to nightwear for the sixth item of my christmas wishlist.  By one of my favourite designers Jenny Packham it's sure to be high on every girls wishlist.  net-a-porter also stock a matching chemise in Royal blue.  I've always found girls who walk to shops in pyjamas to be the worst kind of female, but in this gorgeous robe, who could blame them?

Steal Her Style: Pippa Middleton

It's the dress that millions of girls all over the world coveted, the dress that catapulted Pippa Middleton into the spotlight, the dress that helped prove just what a worthy successor Sarah Burton was to Alexander McQueen.  Now Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid dress is available to the masses!

The Cowl Neck Silk Crepe Gown is now available on Net-A-Porter for £1995 and has only a few alterations from the original worn by the Duchess of Cambridge's sister, namely the buttons being replaced with a zip.  Sold as part of the online retailers bridal range, it comes with the reccomendation to be worn 'with swept-back hair and drop earrings for a radiant, understated appeal'

Expect lots of Pippa wannabe's at your local weddings then.

Payday Purchase

Ok, so as you've probably noticed the Summer is ending before it's even begun.  I've literally not even had a chance to break in my new flip flops or wear any of those sunglasses I posted last week (I'm seriously considering emigrating to South Africa).  So instead of looking through summer pages in magazines I've decided to not waste my efforts and just start buying for the winter.

I found this beautiful piece of knitwear on Net-A-Porter.  Designed by Kain this 'Kioko striped stretch-modal sweater' will even make leggings looked good.  Dressed up with a pair of Blue JBrand 811 and high courts or down with a pair of leggings and high black riding boots, this sweater is my must have of the week.

Payday Purchase

So, first week of my first full time job went ok - well I survived in any how. I mean it wasn't particularly hard, just like, you know the awkward moment when you have done everything your supposed to but don't want to ask the MD for something else to do for fear of either looking like a know it all or a lazy bitch.

So in that respect - I coped ok. But one thing I have learned from my sister is that I have to look the part. Not that most of the staff don't, I've just noticed that compared to my expectations, the uniform is pretty lax.

Therefore, by ensuring I am wearing appropriate workwear (from Next, but more on that later) I feel that I look slightly better to my boss, even if I find myself with no work - because he has noticed me. Makes sense right?

So on that note, scanning the best websites for workwear, I found this darling little piece. From Oscar De La Renta, I appreciate that the price is a little out of my range, but we all have to dream big right?

Get it now on Net- a -Porter
XOXO
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