The Talbots June catalog looks pretty good...Man, is this company getting a much needed facelift or what??!! I'm actually impressed by the issue. I even joined the mailer. I tell ya, it's all because of J.Crew.....I can see their "influence" everywhere!Take a look at the fall 2010 lookbook....gorgeous! (Am I really saying this???)
You are seriously making me rethink this store. I think I mentioned before that I have never purchased anything in Talbots...but you can't argue with the changes...and everyone deserves a 2nd chance, right?
ReplyDeletetell me if i'm wrong here: so the catalog is right on the money...but when i click to view individual sections (shirts, dresses, etc) some of the clothing doesn't wow me as much.
ReplyDeletethey need to work on displaying the actual clothing better. bigger images would be a good start.
there are some things that look promising..and some of their scarves are really cute. btw, remember that "summer time" print i posted a while back..w/ the orange border, bikinis,etc? i saw it at the store and it's very cute...but very small. it's basically for neckerchiefs...and you know i just don't feel very confident about that. i might have to get it anyway because it's just a really cute print. i thought maybe i could put it in a frame or put it around my bag....
OH! one more thing: topshop has the heart garland scarf back in stock! i got one this afternoon... i am bummed that the shipping is a flat $15 (which is good if you have a ton of stuff but i just had my one scarf..and i guess it's coming from england?)...anyway, i'm super excited to get it. i'm going to be a bit mad if i go over to london and see it in their stores though.. maybe i should just avoid it so i don't get upset. :)
ReplyDeleteActually, I think you hit the nail on the head. The catalog looks quite fresh (for the most part...a few too many shot of models randomly jumping in the air...but I digress) but I am not as excited looking at individual pieces. That kind of looks like the Talbots I remember. Still, there are some items that I really like...ie some very cute sandals. I think it's definitely headed in the right direction :)
ReplyDeleteOh and on your scarf...just avoid all contact once in London. I learned from you a long time ago that even if you pay a little more for a beloved item...that time with it rather than pining for it is pretty worth it!
ReplyDeleteWow they have definitely stepped up their game! I am gathering inspiration from their lookbook. Thanks for sharing :D
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Glad you're liking what you're seeing KJ [and friends!] Just wait until you see Fall. Here's a peek...
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