J. Crew has come a long way since 1983 when it first started out with its mail order catalogues featuring men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and shoes in classic J. Crew styles. For their Fall 2010 RTW collection, creative director Jenna Lyons decided to up the ante with a whole new twist. The inspiration for this new collection? Little Edie (Edith Bouvier Beale) goes to Girl Scout camp. Taking a hint from the documentary film Grey Gardens, the label’s famous staples (rumpled chambray button-downs, boyfriend chinos, utility jackets, and tweed coats) were piled on with maximum accessorises such as cloche hats, berets, brooches, embellishments with bangles and necklaces, textured tights, knee-high socks, and desert boot wedges, as well as (my personal favourite) fur-trimmed shoulder bags.

But what’s best about this collection is that any item from their lookbook can be singled out and matched with other elements in your wardrobe! Gone are the days where matching accessories have to be bought to make your outfit work. Making this very cost friendly on our pockets but still looking like a million bucks. There are also some very affordable basics and some truly unique pieces; this new range is absolutely delectable!

TOP PICKS FROM THE FALL 2010 COLLECTION.

After browsing all 30 looks from the J. Crew collection, here are four of our favourite looks. And if you can’t wait to stock up these items before they hit the stores, fret not! We’ve picked some alternatives that will definitely look the part and take to your fancy:

Downtown Casual

A trip downtown without looking overly well dressed or too shabby to be seen with friends! The plaid shirt adds a touch of pattern to the solid colours in the outfit while the feathery clutch brings out your flirty fun side.

Highstreet Glamour

The devil is in the details – studded beads bracelet and intricate lace shorts! This look is suitable for a casual workday or night out with the girls.

Schoolyard Prep

A modern twist to the classic preppy style. Wooden clogs instead of oxfords, chiffon oversized blouse instead of buttoned down Oxford shirts – you’ll be too cool for school!

Grunge Princess

Don’t want to look too girlish with your favourite frilly dresses? Throw on a military surplus jacket and some boots, now you can hang out with the boys!