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Malibu's New Shopping Center

Summer in Malibu, California can often mean hours spent on Pacific Coast Highway to run even the simplest of errands. But soon Malibu's wealthy residents won't have so far to travel. The LA Times reports on the Malibu Lumber Yard, a new $25-million shopping complex built on the site of the old lumber yard. The new center will include shops from James Perse, Tory Burch and J. Crew. The 2,400-square-foot special resort store, J.Crew at-the-Beach will offer beach delivery service and a Malibu House Guest Survival Kit, a beach bag filled with flip-flops, swimwear and another beach-friendly items.

The two-story, open-air center will offer a laidback hangout in the form of a central deck with lounge chairs and hammocks for children's activities, outdoor dining and wireless computer access. A few local business will be included and are paying reduced rent.

Some longtime Malibu residents question the need for another shopping center in Malibu, especially one that is stuffed with upscale retail chains. It's another sign that the town, once a funky surfer's paradise, is now the home of the exclusive rich.

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J. Crew's Job Cuts

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

The First Lady may outfit herself and her children in J. Crew (both Sasha and Malia Obama wore J. Crew coats to the inauguration), but all that free publicity hasn't spared the purveyor of preppy casual wear from being hit by the economy. The retailer has announced that it is eliminating 95 jobs in its New York offices and in distribution centers. The cuts represent around a 10% staff reduction. The company has also suspended matching 401k contributions and any merit-based pay raises.

The LA Times reports that J. Crew hoping to reduce its annual budget by $40 million. The cuts are inline with what has been seen at a variety of other retailers including the major department stores like Macy's, Saks and Neiman Marcus which are all wrestling with a decrease in consumer spending. Companies don't know when the economy will improve and shoppers will be back out in the streets so much of this is a preemptive measure to make sure that they are running as lean as is possible.

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J. Crew's Sexy Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wings, Men's Style

Your luggage says a lot about you. Make sure it says the right things.

We love this bright yellow collection, the Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection from J. Crew. Each piece is meticulously crafted with a Vulcan Fibre shell, cotton lining, and leather trim. Globe-Trotter is a British company who has been making top-of-the-line luggage since 1897, and the results, as you can see, are quite fabulous.

This shade of yellow, "mimosa," has already been dubbed the "it" color of 2009. Plus, it's sunny and cheerful. Just imagine the glee you'd feel as this bright yellow case is spat out on the carousel. Instant mood-booster -- and easy to identify.

"Guaranteed to withstand the rigors of travel-or the weight of a one-ton elephant, whichever is worse."

The Centenary Collection also comes in black and "centenary ivory" for you sticks-in-the-mud.

Take a look at the collection here:

Gallery: J. Crew Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection

[via BeSportier]

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J. Crew Jewelry Collection

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

Outfitter J. Crew now offers a jewelry line, available at its new J. Crew Collection store on Madison Avenue in New York City or online. The pieces are simple and reasonably priced, but better suited for weekend wear than your best black-tie outfit. There is a Fashion category as well as a Fine category. Fashion includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and pins in prices from $25 - $228. Fine includes mostly pearl items -- earrings, bracelets, and necklaces -- in prices from $65 - $495.

Gallery: J. Crew Jewelry Collection

Double-strand jeweled-flower pearl bracelet

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Globe-Trotter For J. Crew

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Men's Style

Globe-Trotter, a British company specializing in luxury luggage since 1897, has teamed up with J. Crew to bring you a beautiful line of travel cases.

Pictured at right is the Globe-Trotter Centenary, a 21" case at $1,800. The Centenary is made from the finest materials, including leather trim and straps and a Vulcan Fibre® shell.

The line also includes suitcases in other sizes and a vanity case. Don't miss the 26" suitcase in black!

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"The Original" Leather Postal Messenger, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Although cutting edge style is always fun and plays an important role in fashion, there are some designs that just can't be improved upon. The original leather postal messenger bag is one of them, and now thanks to JCrew you can have one for yourself. Recreated in true-to-detail oil-tanned leather this bag is styled to be historically correct and match what U.S. postal workers carried from 1868 to the 1970s (when they switched over to blue nylon bags). Hand-oiled, hand-stained, hand-riveted, and sewn in the techniques of old, this bag will not only last a lifetime but it will get better and better as the years go by. $795

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Vachetta Leather Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

The gem-like red color of this Vachetta Leather Bag is simply stunning and is what first caught my eye about this particular handbag. It is made in Italy with vegetable-dyed leather and has a printed cotton lining that is soft on your mobile phone and other gadgets. It has a single leather handle with a 6.5" drop, which is just long enough to slip over a shoulder, and a push-button closure at the top. The bag is accented with contrasting topstitching and antiqued brass hardware. It measures 5.75" x 11.25" x 6". In addition to claret, it is also available in black - but why not take advantage of the color to add a little spice to your winter wardrobe, rather than just sticking with basic black? Price: $225.