Talbots Spring /Summer 2012 Preview

cotton/silk faille doublebreasted coat $269

Talbots Spring lookbook is ready. Spring at Talbots  features one of the hot trends we saw in September at the shows  which is bright colors especially pink and orange. There are also plenty of  fun and pretty accessories. My favorite item, the green trench coat .  Love the coat and the color.

colorblocked full dress $159



Cotton eyelet tank $ 79.50, Cotton eyelet skirt $99



Kimmie canvas platform espadrille $129



Talbots Fall/Holiday Preview 2011

Yesterday I got a look at what's coming for fall and holiday from Talbots. There were so many pretty and perfect items. One I most fell in love with but didn't snap a picture of is a leopard print trench coat. It's a muted leopard, not quite as bold as some which makes it all the better. That went to the top of my wish list.

There are lots of brights- pink, green and royal blue, as well as sequin evening pieces, incredibly cozy looking sweaters and slightly rugged leather bags , different than we usually see at Talbots( but oh so nice ) and new loungewear. The grey lounge vest shown is second on my wish list . I can envision wearing that all fall into winter with a good book inb my hand.

I have a few price points on what's pictured but not all. These items will be in stores this fall and  holiday season so make a note to look for them then.

Felt Handbag Tote - $ 99.00 ( Comes in several colors)

Leopard print weekly planner - $ 69.00 ( iPad  and iPhone cases also available)

Houndstooth Ball Skirt - $ 199.00

Talbots and Mrs. Obama

Have you noticed the changes at Talbots lately?  For some time they've really stepped up in their fashion and have pieces for all ages and many styles as well as all sizes.  I happened to be in a Talbots yesterday and saw this dress along with several others I liked.  A day later came the photos of Mrs. Obama wearing it.

Called the Shoreline Striped Dress, it's casual/dressy and confortable but not too relaxed. After all Mrs. O wore it to the Congressional Picnic on the White House South Lawn.  Not to mention the diagonal stripes are slimming.

  Other dress highlights were ones made from Rayon and Lyocell. My favorite, a sherbet colored tank style isn't online ( nor is the Shoreline Striped) but this Henley version is. These are super soft and lightweight, making them the weekend dress of the summer.

The Shoreline Striped Dress is $ 169.00 and the  Knit Henley dress is $ 99.00

Linda Evangelista for Talbots

Some images from the new fall Talbots campaign featuring  model Linda Evangelista.

Talbots is  trying to re-position themselves and attract a younger customer.  I have always found Talbots to be good quality but like many, it wasn't usually my style. These 2 coats, however, could definitely work. Shows they are moving in the right direction without totally alienating their core shoppers.

Linda,  well she looks beautiful yes, but a bit too over botoxed?  She looks tighter than tight and pulled.  She's a beauty, so why all that?  I have a feeling her natural self is just fine.