This is highly optimistic given I’ve just got back from New York and I have to move house very soon but anyway…
Some super cool leather and neon nearly flat sandals from Bertie
A polka dot shirt from J.Crew
A gorgeous lilac silk tank from Madewell
A John Lewis Madison Leather Sofa
and a formica table like this one. Sigh.
I couldn’t really pretend that I wanted to go anywhere but J.Crew and Madewell whilst in New York recently. I like to stick to my rule of not buying anything on holiday that I could get back at home in London.
Luckily, they are almost next to each other on 5th Avenue. If J.Crew is the more formal, grown up brand then Madewell is it’s experimental and fashion driven little sister. I love both of their look books (linked above).
As part of the same parent group though, they do share great dedication to colour, simple basics, leather and denim that I love so much. I actually probably could have dropped a grand or more in J.Crew.
I restrained myself and went for a few carefully chosen items although I am really regretting not getting a striped shirt like the one right at the bottom. A cheeky post payday online order might be on the cards.
Two shirts in Neon Rose and Black Stripe
A bangle in Sweet Lemon
A popover shirt in Navy Stripe
Whilst searching for some additions to my wardrobe to make me winter ready, I’ve re-ignited my love for these brands. They are all French (an ongoing obsession for me) and all do stunningly understated but still original pieces.
There is something about the way the way French labels do the chic/rock chick/bohemian look that labels here just can’t compare to. I’m always up for a small amount of the English eccentric look but that just doesn’t feel like my style.
I also really relate to the french shopping mentality – it seems to be about carefully picking out the perfect item for your wardrobe that you’ll love for a long time and that really expresses who you are. It seems so very different to the English quantity over quality, status symbol, stand out from the crowd approach.
The list goes like this:
