J. Crew Fall 2012. We want all of it!
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Review: Jason Wu for Target
Today, I made a special trip to Target to check our their new Jason Wu line before all the Norman vultures got it. Here is my take on the new pieces!
Wu’s collection was highly vintage inspired; pieces like this blue dotted blouse were available in several colors. This is a trend that lots of other mid-range stores (read: Old Navy, Forever 21) are pursuing, but Wu’s pieces are likely of higher quality and offer more detail, such as the tie and trim on the sleeves.
Stripes play a major role in Wu’s collection, but they are often used in creative ways, such as the trim on this poplin dress. His stripes are also usually not even or the same size, adding interest to the pieces.
Wu’s pieces also feature pairings of different fabrics; for example, this tank top has a sheer panel at the top. Blue is heavily featured (as you can see in this post) with pops of neon red and yellow and neutrals like cream and white.
Overall, I’d say that most of Wu’s collection is worth buying. While some items (a cotton shirt with a cat on it for $19.99) are overpriced, the detail is usually worth the price. Quality isn’t top notch, but for a store where I can buy silk dresses and a loaf of bread, I’ll take it.
All items can be found at Target stores or on the Target website. Prices range from $19.99-$59.99.
live fast, die pretty in pink.
New work flats.
Love! These are basically my work shoes, except mine have a slight wedge.
Fashionably Fit
So, I told you guys last week about my love affair with running. Now it’s time to show you how I do it while still looking fabulous.
A Nike hat is a good way to keep your inevitable flyaway hairs under control. I recently got bangs again, so to save time I usually just sweep my bangs to the side and tuck them in this hat (with the rest of my hair in a ponytail). The dri-fit fabric keeps your head from getting too sweaty as well. The width is thankfully adjustable; I usually get headaches from wearing hats for longer than 10 minutes, but no pain with this one! It is essential. I would buy one in two colors, which I will describe more later.
Creative and colorful running leggings are a must. I bought these at a TJMaxx for $13 and they just happen to be Nike. Score! This leads me to one of my fitness + fashion principles: buy everything in two very different colors. For example, I bought these blue/purple leggings and a pair of plain black leggings with pink/orange accents. If you have pieces in these bright colors, you can always accent with black or white or go all out and have a fully coordinating workout ensemble. Also, DO NOT think you can just buy a pair of $8 Target leggings and think that they will be effective. The fabric that running leggings are made out of keeps you warm (when running outside. You also won’t have to pull them up constantly (a problem I occasionally have with normal leggings) if you buy the right size.
Good layering pieces are another piece of my workout wardrobe. Dri-fit fabric won’t make you sweat if the sun comes out while you run, and it will keep you nice and toasty when you must run in 30 degree weather (which I do often)! Again, purchase these in your two key colors. I have one black Under Armor top and one pink one. I usually throw a semi-baggy t-shirt on over my base layer because the undershirts tend to have short hems.
That’s all for today! Look back next week for a piece on my favorite sorority girl standard, Nike Tempo shorts (“norts”).
The Art of Being a Bargain Hunter
Dear readers, I have a problem.
Not an earth-shattering problem, but a significant one nonetheless.
I spent $50 at Target in the past four days.
Hi, my name is Sydney, and I’m a Sale-oholic.
Seriously, y’all, I see those red tags and “CLEARANCE” signs and I’m a goner! I usually subscribe to a personal policy of “If you don’t love it, don’t buy it”, but it’s so easy to love a three dollar sweater or an eight dollar bracelet. Most of the time, the things I buy I really do love, and wear often (for about 3 weeks until I lose them in the black hole of my closet/drawers/laundry/car). But it’s the things I regret buying that usually sit in the front of my closet, begging to be worn and making me feel ashamed.
How do you resist buying something that is on sale and decent looking?
Please give me your pro tips, because right now I’m looking at a pair of three dollar capris that I’ve never worn and that I think are horrendously ugly.
And, in future, I would like to not look at such things.
My New Love Affair
…with running.
I never thought I would say this, but I really enjoy running. It’s actually (gasp) fun for me. It took me a while to grasp the concept of running through soreness, but then when you do?
THE SORENESS GOES AWAY.
It’s magical.
Running also allows me to eat delicious carbs all of the time. I can justify that baked potato I’m about to eat because “I’m going running later!”
I’ll post this week about what I like to wear when I run. I got all my name-brand running gear for like $10 a piece and of course I’d love to share it with you!
Emma Stone | 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA – January 29, 2012
