Esprit Spring 2010

My opinion of Esprit that it's pretty decent in Europe, but the collections in the U.S. are really plain and backward. Their website is also a pain, and so while I could solve the first problem by changing my country preferences I still had to put up with the stupidity of their website. Oh, and if you think their models/pictures are ...blech @-@;, then at least we agree on that.




The popular stripe can also be worn like an oversized tunic. 


An empire waist denim blouse is an option to the jean shirt.


I saw this and actually thought it was a jean blouse! Then I saw that it's pinstriped and now I'm thinking I should find a shirt like this to take place of the jean shirt (haha can you tell I dont like jean shirts?).


The last jean jacket I had was by Bongo and I sold it two years ago because I just could not see myself wearing it any longer. But with this zip up asymmetrical biker style jacket I could reconsider...!


I don't know...When I'm in the department store I like Esprit, but on their site I just don't see their greatness. Really it's all about the quality of their clothing, that they are retail but I think compared to some other brands at the same price range (i.e. DKNY) I think Esprit clothes tend to last longer and not morph into strange shapes after wash XD

I also recognize that to actually buy these items I would have to have my sister order them/hunt them down and then ship them over here (or go pick 'em up myself) or pay high international postage, so when I look at foreign brands or foreign websites I'm mostly looking for inspiration than items to buy.

H&M vs Forever 21

The Blues collection was (I believe) first released in Forever 21 (I subscribe to their emails), and then I saw H&M post it on its Facebook page. I find going through collections on a Facebook album easier than on the website (it's also more difficult to purchase so it keeps my purse happy).

Forever 21 - Heritage

Blue striped dress/tunic <3

Striped gray t-shirt!

Light blue jean dress. <3

If you really want a jean pullover...

Forever 21 - Resort Collection

Mini-skirt that reminds me of sporty shorts in material and frame.

A-style mini skirt :) Comes in red.

Another A-style skirt with vertical stripes and a belt! <3

Nautica-themed racerback tunic top. There are variations of this in other colors and thicker stripes.

If you really want a jean shirt...

The red poka-dot!

Cap sleeve dress <3 This I want to try on!

Blue slip, lingerie-like dress. <3 Looks like an empire waist, will have to try on!

This is actually not the latest collection release, on their website they have the new Twist-Country, which I will show next. The basics that H&M incorporates in their collection Forever 21 does not, so jean shorts, skirts, jeans, etc. are not part of any "collection".


This, for example, is adorable :D


And they even have a "romper" XD!

Keep in mind that I only show pieces that I like or I think are relevant trends.

H&M - Blues (Released 2/25)

I swear I have seen this exact same shimmery shirt somewhere...

I'm not much of a jean shirt-fan but I do like the puffy sleeves.

I was kind of hoping that this season we would be over boyfriend jeans...but at least these look good. Stripes, as usual.

This I <3. I might want to try this one and see if I want to buy it :D:D

I can sort of see myself wearing this as a cover-up for my tanks and dresses, though I don't see how this would be in the blue collection. I thought blues = summer resort?

Cute sleeves <3 I've been looking for stripes anyhow ;P

Military style prevails! Not so sure I would want to wear such a high collar here in CA, though.

Overall the H&M collection is very simple and clean-cut. The details are cute, but not significant and the options are few.

Marimekko 2010

 

 

Having the all too common Unikko print (I've seen fakes running all over town, not to mention Asia) made translucent in the form of a cover-up at the beach or your pool is a start. If only they could take that silk and make even better use of it.  

  

Love the color <3 Love the poofyness of a high-waist skirt <3