Colors, Prints, & Skirts Oh My! J.Crew's September Catalogue

Let's face it, we were all thinking of making a stop at J.Crew to do a little fall shopping and now we have more of a reason than ever! The preppy-chic company released a sneak-peek of what's awaiting us in their latest catalogue. Whether you're unsure on how to wear that tweed skirt or seek ideas on cool ways to color-block, the catalogue is undoubtedly a killer source for some major outfit inspiration and styling tips. Try a leopard print clutch to go with a forest green sweater or layer up in citrus hues! There are no rules in fashion and J.Crew is showing us how stay in our comfort zone while remaining fashion-forward. They even managed to make kitten heels look hot and let's be honest here, kitten heels are usually not the most appealing choice when it comes to shoes. I mean that gold pair (pictured below) are practically screaming "BUY ME NOW!"

Here's to what will be one seriously fashionable fall season!

Fox News Lashes On J. Crew For Hot Pink Nail Polish

Fox News isn't exactly known for the "fair and balanced" journalism that it claims, but contributing psychiatrist Keith Ablow inspired quite the controversy when he criticized J. Crew's creative director Jenna Lyons on her parenting skills. J. Crew's April 2011 catalog features Lyons' son with pink toenails, quoting the creative director saying, "Lucky for me, I ended up with a boy whose favorite color is pink. Toenail painting is way more fun in neon."

In his article titled "J. Crew Plants the Seeds for Gender Identity" (geez), Ablow answered Lyons' remark on the catalog with, "Yeah, well, it may be fun and games now, Jenna, but at least put some money aside for psychotherapy for the kid—and maybe a little for others who’ll be affected by your 'innocent' pleasure." Ablow continues, "These folks are hostile to the gender distinctions that actually are part of the magnificent synergy that creates and sustains the human race. They respect their own creative notions a whole lot more than any creative Force in the universe."

Forcing personal beliefs on people and condemning someones parental methods don't quite scream "fair and balanced." Fashion celebrates all kinds of people and their creativity with open-mindedness, something that Fox News can really use some of. What do you think, does Ablow have a point or should he leave J. Crew alone?

Text Kristina Bravo

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