a few things i like...

For one thing, this living room:

Also, these clutches:

And finally, colorful pants, short with heels, plus the most amazing trench ever:

(from top: Elletra Wiedemann's home photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank via Vogue.com; J.Crew Tangiers clutch; Kate Spade Pride and Prejudice book clutch; Dsquared Resort 2012 lookbook shots via Style.com)

So Chic

The crazy-stylish Jenna Lyons, creative director of J. Crew, photographed by Garance Dore. Now this lady knows how to put together an outfit! I need to recreate this look immediately...

(Via Garance Dore)

Wish I was wearing this today...

So chic. I have similar pants and necklace, but unfortunately the shearling coat cannot be duplicated with anything from my closet. Via J. Crew, of course...

Artful Styling at J. Crew

I don't believe I've expressed my J.Crew love lately. Well, these looks from their new fall collection are so good, they're making me look forward to the eventual change in seasons. The accessories, color combos and overall styling are beyond fantastic. Don't you love the electric blue satin clutch accenting the pale pinks, greys and golds of the outfit above? That's a great idea that can be worked into a summer wardrobe too... I have a pair of cobalt sandals that will look fab with a khaki sundress and maybe a gold belt. Hmm, maybe I should start digging around in my closet some more...

(All images via J. Crew)

French Dressing

I love this image of Keri Russell from the December issue of InStyle magazine.  The ensemble she's wearing is perfect for a casual day out, say maybe sightseeing in Paris or just window shopping here in Rittenhouse Square. Love the ruffled J.Crew cardigan, love the striped blouse, the Tom Binns necklace, the skinny but not too skinny jeans...it's all great. I will be attempting a recreation as soon as it's not snowy and freezing outside!

Bright Blazers

If I were finished with my holiday shopping, I would pick up one of these adorable, eye-popping jackets from the sale section at J.Crew.  What great prices! This Astrid boucle jacket is the perfect lady-like topper for a pair of jeans or khakis.  It comes in green too....

This metallic number has also been catching my eye. So chic! Maybe Santa is still listening...

And finally, this one is sold out currently, but items have a tendency to reappear in their sale section.  So the stalking continues...

Black and White Chic

I'm swooning over the oh-so-chic home of J. Crew creative director Jenna Lyons, featured in the new Domino.  The baby's room is particularly fab with the yellow striped ceiling.  I think I want to try that look somewhere, like maybe my own bedroom!  And I can't even talk about that insane "closet"...