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| Nigerian-born, London-based fashion designer Duro Olowu's collection for JC Penney features bold patterns a playful mishmosh of colors. Love love love! |
As someone who loves seeing new collections hit the runway but can't afford to shell out the dough (not quite yet), designer collaborations serve as a way to indulge my fashion sensibilities without indulging the
I'm loving the latest duet between Nigerian-born Londoner Duro Olowu and JC Penney. When I first heard of the team-up I admit I was a bit surprised because when I think of Penney's, it conjures up images of frumpy Easter dresses, ill-fitting cardigans and mom jeans -- not style and certainly not high fashion. But it was a smart move, especially after bleeding some $985 million in sales for the last fiscal year.
Wanting to see it for myself, I took a research trip today to my nearest JC Penney in Richmond Heights. The store's layout didn't look much different from the last time I was there (30 years ago). They were still stocked up on cheesy Easter frocks and boxy sweaters. Moms jeans aplenty, too. Then I saw in big, colorful block letters:
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| A beacon of light amidst the retail blahs. |
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| What's not to love about this amazing piece of luggage? Carry on! |
I saw this carry-on luggage online and I couldn't resist. I had been looking a while for something interesting. Something with flair and personality. Something fun. I mean, why does every piece of luggage have to be so business-y and boring? One look at this and you can bet it will turn heads at baggage claim. So I snapped one up (thanks Mom!) for an upcoming trip.
A few other pieces you might want to add to your closet (but don't wait too long; I'm noticing many items are already out of stock online):
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| Super cute tapestry handbag that looks like a mini coin purse. Only $30! |
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| I love this green printed maxi dress ($60). Unfortunately, I think it already sold out online. |
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| This mixed print ensemble is very chic. Ladies, be brave-- not beige! |
