When I was a baby, my parents took me to a hot air balloon show. There are photos of me in a baby book somewhere, in my mom’s arms with super colorful balloons rising in the air behind us. I think it goes without saying that no matter your age — and whether you can even remember it or not — there’s something so magical about hot air balloons. To float gracefully over the earth, listening to the wind and seeing things from an entirely new perspective is always an inviting proposition. Unless, of course, you’re like me and developed a small fear of heights as an adult.
No better way then, to admire hot air balloons then with great style alongside it. I’m loving this photoshoot from J.Crew, which takes the idea of ‘desert colors’ to completely new heights.
Check out more shots from the photoshoot, as well as my favorite items from the feature, right here:
Silk Dot Blouse | Printed Shorts | Silk Tunic | Striped Sweater | Panama Hat
Clubmaster Sunnies | Necklace | Edie Handbag | Metallic Sandals | Sequin Houndstooth Skirt
{Image Credits: J.Crew}
What a gorgeous shoot!
X Kenzie
http://www.CaveGirlintheCity.com
love J.Crew!!!
j. crew is my happy place. i’ve been seeing a ton of polka dot tops & pants lately, and i love it!
-kim
http://midnight-snark.blogspot.com
Fun photo shoot! I had the opportunity to attend Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque once several years ago and it was something else.
Bevin
http://magnoliareverie.blogspot.com
I saw those printed shorts this weekend at jcrew and I immediately wanted to be on a trip on some island far far away. ah I wish.
These photos are gorgeous! I love the mixing of patterns with the houndstooth skirt and striped top.
Happy new year to you!
xo
Beautiful! I love the blue sequined houndstooth – so fun. Happy New Year my dear!
Seriously, JCrew got me again! I cannot wait for their spring line to come out!
chelsea
Haute Child in the City
The printed shorts and sequin skirt are AMAZING. Adore the photoshoot but the idea of being up in a hot air balloon terrifies me!
jcrew can do no wrong, this proves it! happy new year!
omg those ice earrings are calling my name! i just got this catalog in the mail too and i want to see everything in person!
-Lauren
http://ourprettypieces.blogspot.com/
Loved this shoot- my dad proposed to my mom in a hot air balloon that subsequently crashed, but they’re still happily married after 25 years!
Um, that is terrifying. But, maybe it ended up being a good omen!! :)
happy new year victoria!
xo julesinflats.com
Adore these photos! I’ve never been in a hot air balloon before – Perhaps 2013 is my year.
Isn’t That Charming.
I might have to live in a cardboard box for a month, but I want the houndstooth skirt SOO much! J.Crew seriously killed it with their latest collection – how fab is that yellow print!?
Happy New Year!
xx
Here&Now
Happy New Year! Loving the polka dot blouse! Then again, I love J.Crew full stop! xx
I just wish there was a J.Crew here in London. Their jewellery is gorgeous.
I love hot air balloons. Where I grew up in OH, every July the pro football hall of fame has a week (plus) long festival. Two of the evenings are dedicated to balloon liftoffs. It’s definitely a huge part of my childhood memories. It may have helped that my bday falls during the festival and I was convinced all the fuss was for me! :)