"Thanks!" to both ColetteNoelle and Ameilia (in this post) who suggested a great post topic: did we receive any J.Crew gifts this holiday? I think this is a great topic! In particular, if you receive J.Crew gifts this holiday, what is your favorite J.Crew gift and why (this way it is both fun and informative). :)
I did receive some J.Crew gifts this year. My absolute favorite gift isn't very exciting though (e.g. not much to review), it is the J.Crew gift card- which will allow me to purchase many goodies in the future (and I am thrilled about that!) :)
My second top gift is the Teagan Ruffle Swiss-Dot Top in ivory (item 99679; was $98.00, now $49.99). What is funny about this top is that I never gave it any thought until I read GigiOfCa's post (click here) with real life images of the blouse. Even though she felt it was not for her, I thought it looked absolutely lovely on her- which made me seek it out! The pros of the top are the ruffles, which are absolutely beautiful (and super-girlie, which I like), and the swiss-dot pattern/fabric. The cons are that the top is boxy (which is clearly visible on the side) and see-through. However, the pros outweigh the cons for me. :)Did you receive any J.Crew gifts this holiday? If so, what is your favorite J.Crew gift received and why? Would you recommend that fav item for others?
NO J. Crew gifts for me but I am anticipating waking up in 6 hours and seeing an additional 50% off final sale items(remember the good ole' days??)...wishful thinking huh? I wore my $98 Madeline in Majestic purple today and it is drop dead gorgeous....with an extra something off I will "gift" another one to myself. Happy shopping Alexis!!!
ReplyDelete$98 Madeline is a steal! good for you : ) I got 2 JCrew gift cards, which I'm happy about and will be gone as soon as another code rears its head! Happy holidays, everyone!
ReplyDeleteJust got the update- 20 off sale items...valid thru Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWas hoping for 30, 40, or more off. :(
Extra 20% off!!! Code: Extra20
ReplyDeleteWell, my favorite gift would have to be the refined herringbone blazer. Other than that, I've also received the chalk striped vest & some sort of half zipped jersey. A very J.Crew Christmas indeed.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, there's an EXTRA20 discount code for all final sale items if the current items hasn't become an eyesore to anyone else yet.
I, like you Alexis, love my JCrew gift card. It is the easiest thing to get me to make me happy. My friends know me all too well. :)
ReplyDeleteI too notice the 20% off final sale. I was too expecting at least 30% off. Nothing there I want really...maybe a couple of sweaters. :)
The sale is tempting me, but the shipping $$ is tempering me : )
ReplyDeleteI see that they update web site at noon, not at 6 am as it was before
ReplyDeleteMy brother gave me the Sherpa Hoodie in Ivory! I was so excited! It is as comfy as the numerous reviews on this website promised. I think I might try to exchange it for a more forgiving color like mustard or navy though.
ReplyDeleteI purchased the Rivington short boot in black for myself as a Christmas present. They came in the mail on the 23rd and I love them! I was apprehensive at first since the Juliet mid heel I ordered was very uncomfortable and is getting sent back. The boots were instantly comfortable and have a good amount of toe box room for a pointy shoe. I was very impressed! The heel is perfect for me since I am 5'9". Well worth the $97 I paid online.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! I did receive a few J.Crew presents: 2 Jackie Cardigans (always one of my favorites), the Champagne Licorice Tee, and the Dainty Gold Knotted Necklace.
ReplyDeleteI may head to my local J.Crew later today or this weekend to see if they have any better deals than the online promotion...I wonder if the B&M's are now going back to Final Sale, too?
Oh, and my Black Maggie Jacket was a gift from my DH, too...it's my favorite! :)
ReplyDeleteSeeing the 20% off sale items was a disappointment just now...was hoping for me...glad I bought myself a ton of stuff earlier this month. I am passing...what's so great about 20% when you have to pay shipping costs???
ReplyDeleteMORE not me!
ReplyDeleteI think the quality of their graphic tees is really poor. Holes anyone! Yes, holes after two wears and one wash. I won't purchase another graphic tee...(I don't like licorice anyway!)$16 for a tee that falls apart is NOT a good buy.
ReplyDeleteDid not get any JCrew gifts but adore the "love" bangle which DH gave.
ReplyDeleteOT, very disappointed with the 20% off sale and they did not lower prices further. I was hoping to buy a few things, but will hold off.
My husband got me a gabardine suit in dark slate, which I love - we had actually found it on major sale, almost 50% off, so it was a steal as well. I will be wearing it to work.
ReplyDeleteI got him a sherpa hoodie and he loves it. He's very tall and I've introduced him to tall-sized clothing at JCrew, and a new Aficionado might be in the making!
I received one J Crew item- The Merino Miranda jacket. My mom picked it out without any guidance... and I LOVE it! I have a lot of the J Crew merino and love the Paige Jacket from this season too. Not sure the website does it justice as it is much cuter in person.
ReplyDeleteI have found a few deals with the 20% off online and am debating if I want to pay the shipping...
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Favorite J. Crew gifts (both of which I gave myself; nobody else gave me any J. Crew) - berry trim Astrid in plum (which you all gave me the courage to wear) and golden roses Renee coat.
ReplyDeleteFavorite non-J. Crew gift - new computer desk chair to facilitate online shopping. ;-)
I've been lusting after the Dream Tie Cardigan for months and months and now own it in cream. The only thing is, it's pretty see-through, so if i wear short sleeves, you can see where the sleeves stop. Any suggestions as to what to wear under it? I'm not stick skinny, so cami's don't usually look good on me in these cardi situations! And yes, extra 20 worked for me, I got the luxe knit top in black and the striped annette blouse in the pink stripes.
ReplyDeleteI got two J. Crew items (and gave quite a few too), but I'm not sure which is my favorite. I got the houndstooth bow cardi I have been lusting after for months. It's gorgeous, very thick and warm too. I also recieved the Emerson blouse in ivory. My mom bought it for me and I was really surprised by it, I had never really given it any thought. So pretty though!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the new Metallic Capri Rosette Flip Flops with a silk rosette between the toes! I have all 3 colors and they were a gift to myself! Warm Blush, Golden Yellow, & Cool Graphite. I'm trying to decide which pair to wear on New Year's Eve (depending on the outfit). Hey, I could take them all along and change throughout the night - along with some J. Crew Pumps. I will be interested to see a post on what people are wearing on New Year's Eve. Btw, this is my first post ever. I have been lurking reading posts forever, and now that I am on vacation, I actually took time to set up an identity. How fun!
ReplyDeleteMy DH got me the sequin Hedren Jacket - a real classic with a twist.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
I got a gift card and my Mom bought me the wool crepe pant and skirt suit - only one jacket needed of course - in cool dusk. Do you guys think that is grey or blue? She also got me the cashmere/wool plaza coat in camel.
ReplyDeleteThere was quite a bit of JC under our tree. I got dh a couple tops, the herringbone sneaks, and flannel lined jeans and khakis.
ReplyDeleteHe gave me perfect fit tanks in peony & spearmint, ruffle tank in stone, and the dream tie cardi in poppy. He also ordered me the Duchess-dot pencil skirt last night with the code. It finally came back up in my size, yay!
Apparently he ordered me a few other things from JC but UPS is holding them hostage because it snowed several days ago :(
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ReplyDeleteI got the Haley foil cardigan from my stepmother. It's really cool - I hadn't seen it in person before and the foil effect is lovely - shiny but not in a scary 80's way.
ReplyDeleteI gave my brother a lambswool half zip (if they made these in XS I'd have bought myself one).
I got my husband a merino crewneck and a cotton-cashmere half zip. I wasn't too thrilled with the cotton-cashmere thing - it's only 8% cashmere! And it's still dry clean only.
I LOVE the Teagan ruffle swiss-dot top!
ReplyDeleteI was smitten with it when I saw it in the catalog for the first time-bought it in a store shortly after that. It's so beautiful that I really enjoy dressing it down (I wore it with matchstick cords in acorn, italian vachetta tote and ballet flats)
Definitely one of my favorite pieces :)
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ReplyDeleteI received the Jamie bag and Velvet Ecole jacket for Christmas. Love them both! I have pics up for anyone interested in color/style of these and a few other JC pieces. Sadly my Rivington tall boots have to go back because they're too big. :-(
ReplyDeleteMy husband gave me a few J.Crew items this year and my favourite is the Jersey Lomellina double-string bikini in azalea. It was wrapped up with airline tickets to Antigua, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe quality fabric of this bikini is top notch and it fits beautifully. The gathering on the top is very flattering and complements the gathered glamour bottom nicely. I can't wait to wear it on the beach.
I also received the small Oslo bag in champagne, the Glenbrae boots and the Charlie jacket, which I totally love and did not even notice on the website.