A little taste of J Crew

Last week I was delighted to attend the J Crew event, at J Crew Brompton Cross, hosted by Laura Fantacci the shopping editor of Red magazine and WIT blog. 

Me leaving J Crew....a happy shopper

It was a fabulous evening with lots of champagne flowing and a chance to look at the cream of J Crew's Spring Summer 2014 collection including the stunning range of Sophia Webster for J Crew's shoes.

What I Saw:

A rainbow array of J Crew 'Tippi' sweaters

A range of 'build your wardrobe' outfit ideas chosen by Laura Fantacci

Stunning jewellery in pastels and brights 

A fabulous array of beautiful and practical sandals

The highlight for me was the Sophia Webster collection for J Crew, so feminine yet quirky,  shoe perfection

Almost my favourites - Sophia Webster for J Crew Finn Pumps £460

My favourite shoes Sophia Webster for J Crew Riko Pumps £525 (eek!) ...adore.them. sadly none in the world in my size!

My Cinderella's ugly sister moment..my big feet were just too big!

What I Wore to the Event:

Blazer: Zara - similar here
Jeans: Gap - similar here
Breton Top: Petit Bateau £58
Shoes: H&M £39.99
(Shoes..for walking!...Russell and Bromley - similar here
Bag: H&M £19.99
Sunglasses; Marc Jacobs £125

My J Crew wishlist:

Sleeveless Drapey Top in Cove Coral £98
This would look fab dressed down with ankle skimming pale blue jeans and navy/tan strappy sandals
Or dress up for a special event with the matching skirt below

Surf Skirt in cove coral £128
This skirt is in a neoprene fabric and would look good dressed down with a grey t-shirt and strappy tan sandals, or worn for work with a navy silk puff sleeve blouse and navy heels or worn with matching top above.

Embroidered tassel top in Chambray £79.50
A great holiday staple top, wear with short denim cut offs or white skinny length jeans and flat gold sandals.

Embroidered Tunic in Chambray £118
Another classic boho top in beautiful fabric, look stunning on I have ordered this top.

Merino Tippi Sweater in Heather Dusk £69.50
A great basic will go with anything from slouchy distressed boyfriend jeans to a floral pencil skirt, a capsule wardrobe must have.

Vintage Denim jacket in Melrose wash £150
Alex from The Frugality bought this at the event and it looks fab on, would be so versatile, wear with maxis, shorts, white jeans and throw over cocktail dresses.

Vintage Straight jean in Abbot wash £128

Flower Fan Necklace £49.50

Crystal Venus Flytrap Necklace £98

Sophie Small Body Crossbag £89

I have selected the items above as I see them as capsule collection pieces that will see you through a few seasons if not more,  J Crew is on the pricey side but the styling and details just make each piece a little different and a little bit special.

It was a fab evening and a great opportunity to catch up with lovely bloggers including Keri from Chronicles of Dolliedaydream, to talk all things fashion!

I love a little trip into town for a little inspiration, are you a J Crew fan, have you bought anything from there, if money were no object my wardrobe would be full of lots of lovely items but as that is not the case a girl can dream and maybe buy one or two pieces!!

I would love to hear your thoughts and comments as always, Frances xx