Eddie Borgo at J.Crew launched today on the American retailer’s website.   The limited edition collection features six pieces designed with gold studs of various shapes.  Think leather bracelets with metallic hardware and necklaces with playful pendants.  Summertime is all about the accessories, and this CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up has got you covered. 

Last night I attended the J.Crew Fall 2011 Collection press preview and was met with chic and glamour right at the front door.  Sequins, silk and cashmere were combined with cotton, denim and wool.  Their colors ranged from burgundy, purple and lilac to orange, peach and mustard.  The outerwear were the centerpiece of the collection, I was obsessed with the double-breasted self-belted coats.  Let’s not forget those gorgeous accessories, the bags came in the form of satchels, clutches and shoulder straps handbags.  They were in olive green, brown, tan and a vibrant cherry red.  Those blue strappy high-heeled pumps also caught my eye.  The styling was pretty fabulous as well, wide-legged pants were paired with fitted sweaters with oxford shirts underneath, and skinny pants with fuller coats.  These looks were stylishly preppy and beautiful.

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Katie Holmes wore Ralph Lauren to The Kennedys premiere last night. Her dress had tank-styled straps and a flirty hemline. It was a sweet blue ensemble that simply challenged spring to appear. She accessorized with a nude pair of J.Crew strappy sandals that elongated her legs. Katie’s hair had a center-part and it fell casually upon her shoulders.

Get ready for the J. Crew Fall/Holiday 2010 Insiders Fashion Event.  J. Crew and American Express are hosting an exciting shopping extravaganza at J. Crew’s – 91 Fifth Avenue store location on Thursday, October 28th.   The event goes from 6:30pm – 8:30pm so you will time to shop and socialize with the likes of Jenna Lyons and other members of J. Crew’s design team.  A $25 gift card will be yours upon your arrival.  That’s in addition to the 15% discount that will be applied to the evenings purchases.  Tickets are on sale here for $25 each, and must be purchased with an American Express card.  Your ticket price is actually covered by the $25 gifft card you receive once you arrive at the party.  The other incentives are merely bonus reasons to attend and enjoy the festivities.

Dana Lorenz celebrated her new limited-edition jewelry collection last night with a launching party.  Lorenz collaborated with J.Crew to create the Fenton/Fallon jewelry line.  She designed beautiful pieces that will glam up even a simple white T-shirt and demin look.  The collection has an antique-like quality, but it’s been updated with a great mix of metals, from silver, gold and pewter to diamond like crystals.  Looking chic does not have to break the bank because they’re priced from $95 to $295.

Alexa Chung is in the process of a fashion takeover.  It appears that the cancelation of her MTV show has not slowed down the former model.  Mulberry has since honored her with a handbag named Alexa.  She has even inked a deal to collaborate with Madewell, a store owned by J. Crew.  Who knew she was also a designer?  It goes to show that great style is always marketable.  So we have named the designer and handbag icon to our Rollcall list.  We want to know what else she has in store for the rest of 2010, and we will be watching. 

Alexa Chung’s second act: Madewell designer [L.A. Times Blog]

Alexa Chung Inspires Mulberry ‘Alexa’  Bag  [Style List]

The news from J. Crew has been very good on all fronts this year.  They recently presented their spring 2010 line, and it was well received.  J. Crew scored major points for their neutral color palette; the earthy tones are perfect for spring, plus they complement most skin tones.  The styling of the models combined a mixture of hard and soft pieces, and it worked.  Soft and feminine tops were paired the the harder edged fatigued jackets.

The company’s stock has also been doing very well this year.  J.Crew produces high quality merchandise, and the consumer responds favorably.  It also received a boost from First Lady Michelle Obama who has repeatedly dressed herself and her young daughters in J. Crew.  The stock price is soaring, and they are expecting a robust holiday season.  It goes to show that the preppy look never really goes out of style.

In Praise of J. Crew’s Spring Presentation [The Cut]

J. Crew Stock Soars on Forecast Boost  [TheStreet.com]