J.Crew

Shopping has been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember :) And I'm dang good at it at that! I know what I love and over the years I have learned exactly where to find what I am looking for. My husband thinks it's a little strange, but I especially love shopping by myself. I hate when I feel like I have to rush through the stores so that people aren't waiting for me. My ideal shopping trip would be a day at Nordstrom by myself when I can stroll through every department and take my sweet time. I would look at every item if I could! I would hate to miss something that I couldn't live without. :)

Every store or brand has a certain feel or theme to their clothing. Since I live in Ogden, Utah my resources are somewhat limited. However, I have learned to work with what I've got and make it work. I love Urban Outfitters. They have a great mix of basics, trendy items, soft girly pieces, and edgy quirky items. I know if I need something a little dressy or party-ish I should look at Express. They almost always have something sparkly. :) I usually buy jeans at American Eagle. Until I am out of my newly-wed-poor-struggling-college-student phase, their jeans work great for my budget. One day I'll own many pairs of nice designer jeans that are super well made and fit like perfection. :) I love to shop at Forever 21 when I want something trendy that might be out of style next year and don't want to spend too much. They also have great jewelry and accessories that are way cheap!

To get on with the main purpose of this post, I want to express my love for one of my all-time favorite stores to shop... J. Crew! I love love love J. Crew! The way they mix classic pieces and designs with of-the-moment trends is genius! I could do some serious damage to my pocketbook at J. Crew. Their style is very simplistic, and all the different items are really easy to mix and match to create different looks. I love the way they put colors together that I would have never thought of before, while making it look so effortless. The clothes are very well made and last a long time because they wash and wear well without the fabrics breaking down. One of my biggest pet peeves is clothing that changes shape with every wash and you end up with some hideous ill-fitting shirt that you never would have bought in the first place. J. Crew's fabrics are great quality and keep their integrity. The all-around vibe of J. Crew style is effortless chic. I love the way they make it look like the models just threw something on and ended up with this fabulous ensemble that is pretty, unique and classic all bundled into one stylish look!

Here are some looks that inspire my own style and give me hope for what my future closet might hold. :) If you've never shopped at J. Crew I suggest you try it. (They also have a great men's line with that effortless-cool feel. And don't even get me started on their children's line, Crew Cuts. The stylishness they create for cute little children is perfection! LOVE it!)

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Happy shopping friends! :)