it's been awhile since i've earmarked pages in a j. crew style guide so flipping through the july edition i was pleasantly surprised. i'll be swinging by my local store sooner rather than later to snap up the safari jacket look (above) that's both classic and of-the-moment. but, knowing j. crew's jeans are less than flattering, i'll be looking at similar styles like this or this.

j. crew surfside canvas tote, $59.50 (take 30% off with code SHOPEXTRA)