New Balance x J.Crew 997 Butterscotch Edition

The New Balance 997 US-made silhouette gets the Butterscotch treatment with this new colourway, exclusive to J.Crew. Featuring an upper made from a mixture of premium leather, nubuck and suede, in candy-like shades of tan, beige and brown. This special release comes complete with a limited edition wooden presentation case, with enough room to stash a year's supply of Werther's Originals in.

So what's next for New Balance? We're gunning for a Tunnocks Teacakes collab... The New Balance x J.Crew 997 sneaker is set for release on 12th March in stores and online.

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Outfit | Summer Tones

Wearing - Bomber Jacket c/o Kommon Universe | J.Crew Shirt + Chinos (similar here) | Nike Killshot2 | Fair Ends Cap | Skagen Watch

I'm keen on wearing navy all year around, but this summer I've found myself mixing in more lighter colours - off-white is sure a new one on me. All in the name of keeping things simple I've been trying out styles that I reckon work well together; washed out denim, pale twill chinos, lightweight jackets and neutral coloured sneakers.

I picked up these Nike Killshot2 (exclusive to J.Crew in North America) on our recent trip to Florida, and already I've had a bunch of people asking were they can get a pair - it seems they're not available in the UK at all. Pretty glad I bought them while I had the chance! As for this navy this reversible jacket from Kommon Universe, it's turned into a firm favourite for adjusting back to the British weather.

Downside of wearing such a light coloured pair of slacks is that you have to eat your ice pops at selfie-stretching distance. Which colours have you been trying out this Summer?

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Weekly Round Up #2

Clockwise - Jack Purcell via atoo, J.Crew Shirt, Jacket + Socks c/o TK Maxx, ASOS wooly hat, British J.Crew 
Catalogue, Station to Station by David Bowie.

The Weekly Round Up #2 - Here's some good stuff from the past week. The chill has hit so it's all about the layers game.

TK Maxx Tiger Print Jacket - Anyone that knows me will know I'm partial to a rummage in TK Maxx, it takes a certain kind of person and I guess I'm that guy. This tiger print jacket has not left my back all week, the style is hard to describe but I'd have a go at saying it's a cross between a 90s skate jacket and old man steez.  Love it. Along with a set for my mate I decided to treat myself to an early Christmas present, I found these polka-dot socks in their gifts section. A 3-pack of socks for £6.99 ain't a bad deal at all.

J.Crew - The American retailer opened its doors on Regent Street last Friday and I for one, along with lot of others can't wait to check it out. I just hope the customer service is as good as it is stateside though. Hands down, this J.Crew blue chambray shirt is my favourite shirt, it's probably my most worn too. Their new catalogue also landed on the mat this week, certainly some tasting looking suits, with wedding potential.

Converse Jack Purcell - In my opinion white leather JP are the perfect AW sneaker. They stand up well in the rain and are as comfy as they come (in terms of simple trainers) and look great with everything.

What's been on your radar over the last week? I'm heading down to London tomorrow morning, so I've scheduled some posts in for the next couple of days. You'll be able find me on Twitter and Instagram as usual.

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Shona Heath for J.Crew Regent Street, London

   

Set designer Shona Heath was recently commissioned to create a unique temporary store front for the lead up to the launch of J.Crew's London store on Regent Street. I for one am really looking forward to them finally opening their doors in London this November, it's a store I enjoy visiting when I'm in America and their customer service is top notch. Let's hope they bring some of that enthusiasm over with them. However, I do wonder what they'll do with the taxis once the store is open?

Alexander & James Giveaway Update - Thank you to everyone who entered the Whiskey + Gin Giveaway,  the winner is....Sarah Waldron! Look out for more giveaways on Buckets & Spades in October.

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J.Crew Backup Charger

This bright blue Backup iPhone Charger by J.Crew has been one of the handiest gifts I've received in a long time. Hollie picked this up for me in the sales on one of her almost daily trips into J-Crew, while we were in Orlando in July. She had got fed up of trying to reach on me, but then finding out my battery had ran completely dry. I currently have an old iPhone 3GS and they ain't so reliable after a few years of heavy usage, the battery life in particular.

The J-Crew Backup Charger is not going to get your battery up from 0% to 100% but it will give you at least a 50% boost. It's pretty handy little gadget and small enough to chuck into any bag or pocket. I'm really not sure why I didn't get one earlier!

Thank you to everyone who entered the Osmium Giveaway, the winner is Adrian Dale!

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