We get invited to a lot of showrooms. I admit to being a bit of a style-snob and turning offers down all the time. But for whatever reason, I signed on to see the Back to School presentation of JCPenney. Now I am eating crow. The fashions were spot-on trendy and of course affordable.

Enjoy the photos and I promise to be more open-minded about offers that make their way to my inbox. The main reason I rsvp'd was that I learned Ralph Lauren has been teaming up with JCPenney for the American Living line. If RL gives his stamp of approval, I usually pay attention. Live, learn and move on.

And don't miss the LMM bedding collection.

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