If you're a fan of J.Crew's adult clothing, chances are you love Crewcuts's always adorable selection for kids and babies as much as we do. There's no time of year that the brand shines more than Summer, with its preppy-boho tunics for girls, subtle colorblocking for boys, and over-the-top luxe lightweight cashmere for all. It wasn't easy, but we scoured the site and narrowed down our top 10 picks — for girls, boys, and babies — of the season. Click through and see if you agree with our fave selections!
7 New Ways to Wear Your Black Pencil Skirt
A black pencil skirt is arguably one of the most versatile items in any lady's closet, and accordingly, should be a mandatory part of any style arsenal. It may have started as an office essential, but that doesn't mean this knee-length sheath is strictly business. Don't believe us? Watch as we put this basic to the test and style it out seven different ways — from work presentations to date-night and Sunday strolling, you'll be covered every day of the week.
Victoria Beckham's Icon and J.Crew's Style Guy

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These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.
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- To celebrate the launch of her ecommerce site next month, Victoria Beckham will release Icon, a capsule collection featuring the most popular dresses from her brand's history. [Vogue UK]
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Diane von Furstenberg will revive her popular collection for Gap Kids in April. [Fashion Foie Gras] - Mark your calendars:
Barneys New York has announced that it will launch a dedicated outlet site, BarneysWarehouse.com, on Monday. [Racked] -
Michael Kors plans to open its largest flagship ever later this year in SoHo. [Fashionologie Inbox] - Picture-based social media app Pose is quickly gaining the attention — and admiration — of the fashion crowd. [Mashable]
- J.Crew has enlisted
Glenn O'Brien to be the first-ever outside editorial contributor in the most recent issue of J.Crew Style Guide. [WWD] - After her debut presentation last season, Katie Holmes's fashion line, Holmes & Yang, will not be returning to Lincoln Center this season. [The Huffington Post]
- In other Fashion Week news,
Rachel Roy is the latest designer to decide to present her Fall 2013 collection in a digital fashion show; it will be available for viewing on her brand's Facebook page on Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. [The Fabulous Report]
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Above: A dress from Victoria Beckham's Icon collection.
Malia and Sasha Obama's Classic Inaugural Looks
President Obama has officially been sworn in for his second term in office at the 57th Presidential Inaugural, and Sasha and Malia looked sophisticated and lovely for their dad's big day. Malia's fuchsia coat and violet tights are by J.Crew, and Sasha's purple coat and tone-on-tone striped dress are by Kate Spade. See more of the first daughters's inaugural weekend looks, and what top designers are dreaming up for them to wear to this evening's balls, and more!
Link Time: A J.Crew Insider's Weekend Home and Elegant Decor Finds
- J.Crew's Frank Muytjens takes us through his weekend home — Elle Decor
- See why these Verner Panton chairs are worth the investment — Apartment Therapy
- Nine ways to cozy up to kitchen fireplaces — Houzz
- Embrace global decor with six eye-catching ikat rugs — House Beautiful
- Tour the Campbell Soup heiress's just-listed Newport estate — Curbed
- These 40 products are guaranteed to add instant elegance — Real Simple

- J.Crew's Frank Muytjens takes us through his weekend home — Elle Decor
- See why these Verner Panton chairs are worth the investment — Apartment Therapy
- Nine ways to cozy up to kitchen fireplaces — Houzz
- Embrace global decor with six eye-catching ikat rugs — House Beautiful
- Tour the Campbell Soup heiress's just-listed Newport estate — Curbed
- These 40 products are guaranteed to add instant elegance — Real Simple

DIY: Striped Clutch Inspired By the Runways!
Bold, brilliant stripes graced the runways at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, and J.Crew, which inspired us to create a fun DIY around this playful print! Today, we're showing you how to make a vibrant striped clutch that is easy to make and stylish to wear. All you need is a clutch, spray paint, and masking tape — simple, right?
Katie Holmes's Floral J. Crew Blouse Can Work For Day, Play, and Work
While strolling the streets of NYC with Suri over the weekend, Katie Holmes wore this J. Crew floral button-up blouse ($150) with a pair of wide-leg lightwash Goldsign jeans, creating the perfect '70s-inspired daytime look. She finished her ensemble via oversized square metal sunglasses, off-white shoes, and a tan bag. While we love the way Katie styled her floral blouse — here are similar wide-leg jeans by Marc by Marc Jacobs ($228) to re-create her outfit — it would also look fabulous with a pair of black shorts or a denim skirt. You can also dress it up with leather pants and killer heels for night, or tuck it into a pencil skirt or wide-leg trousers for a more professional feel at work.

Mother's Day Must Haves: Get Stylish Gift Ideas For Mom
Finding a gift for your mom can be tricky, so we're helping out by rounding up the best gifts for her special day. Whether your mom prefers classic pieces, eco-friendly finds, or cool techie accessories, we've got something to fit every parental personality in today's Mother's Day gift guide. Watch to see all of our great ideas! On Allison McNamara: Topshop blouse, Vintage blazer, Elizabeth Cole necklace.
First Look at Altuzarra for J. Crew
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner Joseph Altuzarra's collection for J.Crew has been hotly anticipated, partly because it's been kept tightly under wraps. Until now, that is. While no official lookbook has been released, today we spotted the first pieces from the collection on Vogue.com. In a story about affordable French style, Vogue featured several pieces from Altuzarra's forthcoming collection. We've got our eyes on the gingham blouse and striped dress for now, and we will post new pictures as we find them! The collection is due to hit stores April 23, and collections from runners-up Pamela Love (she designed denim!) and Creatures of the Wind will hit J.Crew stores starting next month.

See J. Crew's Take on Texture and Bold Prints For Fall
J.Crew is known for being able to mix classic style with quirky and colorful details, and this season the focus was on prints and texture. Graphic print sweaters were mixed with ladylike skirts, and printed pants were a major highlight. Check out the entire presentation here, and then read our entire review.

