tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post2510528621084556387..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47823572877668352202015-01-28T22:30:20.262-05:002015-01-28T22:30:20.262-05:00Thanks Gigi! :)Thanks Gigi! :)Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844842490096233501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87006134301011995742015-01-26T22:51:56.650-05:002015-01-26T22:51:56.650-05:00Libra - Petite sizing is usually one up from regul...Libra - Petite sizing is usually one up from regular. So if you are a 0, then the 2P might fit better. 0 = 2P, 2 = 4P and so on. The difference between 2P & 4P will be about 1/2" - 1" in different places. If the torso doesn't fit in the 2P, then you might have a shorter torso and need to have the shoulders taken up. HTH :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-40168339177427819662015-01-26T21:39:09.327-05:002015-01-26T21:39:09.327-05:00So confused about J Crew petite sizing. I am 5'...So confused about J Crew petite sizing. I am 5'0/ 120 lbs, and a 0R in bottoms and 2R in tops. Therefore, I ordered a couple of suiting dresses in 4P. However, after trying them on I am seeing that the torsos are a couple of inches too long... am considering reordering them in 2P, but would love to hear some advice from all you ladies out there...!!Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844842490096233501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-89657071812269463112015-01-21T21:32:09.023-05:002015-01-21T21:32:09.023-05:00Thanks everyone. I missed the color I wanted :-( ...Thanks everyone. I missed the color I wanted :-( , but, I'm glad to hear that it sounds like it is an annual returning item. Or, maybe there is hope for a pop-back?sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615231893297330454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-25071986732629662652015-01-21T14:34:25.068-05:002015-01-21T14:34:25.068-05:00I have 3 cashmere infinity scarves. In the past se...I have 3 cashmere infinity scarves. In the past seasons it always sold out the minute it was marked down. It is a favorite of mine. Very thick and warm. For me it can substitute for a sweater or light jacket. No pilling for me. I think the sale price is fair. Crewmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05166211088433941803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27453286323795652942015-01-21T06:12:42.076-05:002015-01-21T06:12:42.076-05:00I have it from last year and it's wonderful. I...I have it from last year and it's wonderful. It has held up incredibly well. No pilling. It's thick and comfortable and soft. <br /><br />The price right now is a promo price (doesn't end in .99), so I don't think its final sale. <br /><br />It's definitely expensive for a scarf, but the quality is there and it's awful cozy on a cold winter day!Blakemdjohnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197322853919107995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26712495700352698752015-01-20T23:11:22.478-05:002015-01-20T23:11:22.478-05:00Thank you.....for letting us in on the concept/sto...Thank you.....for letting us in on the concept/store scoop ! I love JCA'sUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27473709913388939362015-01-20T23:06:45.744-05:002015-01-20T23:06:45.744-05:00Has anyone tried the CASHMERE INFINITY SCARF
item ...Has anyone tried the CASHMERE INFINITY SCARF<br />item b5140? I was waiting for a big sale on the item, but, even for cashmere, the current sale price still feels pretty steep. No reviews on the jcrew site. Let me know your thoughts.sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615231893297330454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-8144147308159399962015-01-20T22:41:15.506-05:002015-01-20T22:41:15.506-05:00I picked one up after seeing it on your blog. Gre...I picked one up after seeing it on your blog. Great price and I will pair it with the same necklace you did which I already have. sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615231893297330454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-2075104960785385032015-01-20T22:25:35.097-05:002015-01-20T22:25:35.097-05:00Thank you so much for the advice, Anne. I will, d...Thank you so much for the advice, Anne. I will, definitely be washing this shirt as well as the Tilda, and skip the dry cleaner. dianespaintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00690383870139779250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29221416368766672052015-01-20T22:11:30.539-05:002015-01-20T22:11:30.539-05:00Some new reviews of sale items are up on my blog. ...Some new reviews of sale items are up on my blog. Happy new year, everyone. Got the same preview images that Gigi shared. Sad to hear that the Martie isn't as wonderful as I was dreaming it would be. maqsadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730937181583656807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27829141006754074662015-01-20T21:37:30.427-05:002015-01-20T21:37:30.427-05:00Part 2 of the newest rollout at GSP today. Several...Part 2 of the newest rollout at GSP today. Several nice jewelry pieces (necklaces, bracelets AND earrings) in pretty pale green/pink combos. Some were very delicate with little pink flowers, and another was the very definition of CHUNKY, with a few metal flowers that reminded me of those pins that women used to wear in the 60's (love that!). Looks like J Crew may be getting their jewelry mojo back. I wrote about the new Ryder pant last week, and I still think it's great, although it's cut 1-2 sizes small. The other new pant is the Martie, which is the same shape as the Minnie (cropped, side-zip) but it has small pleats sewn in to the front. Two friends (completely different body types) tried them on and the pants looked horrible on both of them. Too much fabric at the back of the knee, if that's possible?<br />Lots of new skirts, shorts and tees and a very cute lightweight navy button-down with white polka dots. Many other things too, and it looks like the accent color (besides the dark red) is pale green (not so sure about that one). There's also a very peculiar long, pleated skirt in sparkly blue. The color doesn't really scream "spring" to me and seems a bit more holiday-like. Perhaps they misplaced them before the holidays and just found the boxes. ;)<br />Going back tomorrow, and I'll try to take better notes.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053282965789354783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-59986170579797409412015-01-20T21:28:43.014-05:002015-01-20T21:28:43.014-05:00Off tangent. This is an older article I came acros...Off tangent. This is an older article I came across that discusses the departure of many of JC's great talent. <br /><br />http://mobile.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-03/j-dot-crew-launchpad-for-fashion-designers-turned-entrepreneurs<br /><br />Was it Lele S. who designed those wonderful jewelry pieces from a few years ago?cmghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716718094929801769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62593523366188216702015-01-20T18:23:43.448-05:002015-01-20T18:23:43.448-05:00And now there's a Pinterest page set up for th...And now there's a Pinterest page set up for the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jcrew/feb-15-style-guide/" rel="nofollow">February style guide</a>, although there are no images yet. The page says new items will be rolled out on Wednesday, January 28.silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-3844247342084955412015-01-20T18:06:26.181-05:002015-01-20T18:06:26.181-05:00A few reviews here.<br /><br />A few reviews <a href="http://1moreshoppingblog.blogspot.ca/2015/01/j-crew-january-ii.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br /><br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-45383385911427957612015-01-20T17:49:35.724-05:002015-01-20T17:49:35.724-05:00Yay Gigi. Something to look forward too. Love the ...Yay Gigi. Something to look forward too. Love the patterned pants and the pink beaded necklace in the first pic! Shopping Cellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609287005914939866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33407124282840203442015-01-20T17:42:40.094-05:002015-01-20T17:42:40.094-05:00I just posted a mini review on my Instagram @shopp...I just posted a mini review on my Instagram @shoppingcelle ( I'm no good at linking sorry) of the COLLECTION SHINY PUFFER JACKET Item B2379 Size: SMALL Color: DARK CRANBERRY. I think it fits true to size or even generous in my usual small. Thicker puff than a puffer vest but not supper heavyweight. <br />I also paired it with the item B1466. DUTCH FLORAL PANT. Size down in these. I needed an unheard of size 2. I normally wear a size 4 in most everything and sized up to a 6 in last summers cove floral pant. They run small in the calf so beware if your calves are on the larger side. Both are great prices now and I have wanted this look since I saw it on the runway. Very pleased with this puchase. <br />Shopping Cellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609287005914939866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-9470369213408513362015-01-20T17:32:20.105-05:002015-01-20T17:32:20.105-05:00Gigi - you're awesome. Thanks for sharing. I...Gigi - you're awesome. Thanks for sharing. I might like the fireworks dress, would need to see it IRL. Agreed that these offerings could come from any store - not identifiable as J Crew.cousyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321886213526230764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-72886590921224216212015-01-20T17:22:25.683-05:002015-01-20T17:22:25.683-05:00Hey, all. Long time since I have had any J. Crew ...Hey, all. Long time since I have had any J. Crew reviews to share, but late Dec/early Jan was crazy since there was so much on offer for so little money. I definitely had to return some items, usually because of a mistake on J. Crew's part (hello, Aran sweater in ivory in a size small instead of the oatmeal color--thankfully was able to grab the oatmeal in the x-small which worked out better).<br /><br />The Turner pants are amazing, I love the fit, the length, and shockingly (as they are all poly) the material. I know that some taller reviewers didn't like the length, but it is possible that because these fit a bit looser on my hip, they ride a bit lower, so the length is fine (hits right at the top of my ankle). I have a few more colors in my wardrobe now. I really should prefer pants with proper buttons and closures, but, man, those Turner pants and their lovely elastic waist are very difficult to say no to most days. ;-)<br /><br /><a href="http://mysuperfluities.blogspot.com/2015/01/reviewootdmade-by-me-file-cashmere-nep.html" rel="nofollow">I showed those off here at this blog post.</a> <br /><br />The Nike pre-Montreal racers are exactly like my waffle racers from last year, barring a few style changes, so I am stoked. Love them in the new (and funky) colors, glad I received them for the super low price. I also tried the stretch toothpick in arcade wash in a size 30T, and it fits exactly as I would like it to, fitted, but nice and stretchy from the spandex content of the denim, and long enough, but not so long I have to roll them up. <br /><br /><a href="http://mysuperfluities.blogspot.com/2015/01/ootdsreview-millie-and-bomber.html" rel="nofollow">I have more on those two at this blog post.</a>dinagideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892195449655319256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7809480369320953812015-01-20T17:12:37.620-05:002015-01-20T17:12:37.620-05:00Thanks for sharing the pics, Gigi! So this will ...Thanks for sharing the pics, Gigi! So this will be a February Style Guide?<br />I am loving that marsala color. It might pair well with grey or navy. Yum.<br /><br />I love the photo of the model wearing the Regent blazer. I ordered the navy in petite, just to try on.<br />I also like that mini Downing bag, but not in blue...wonder what other colors it will be offered. <br />JSRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019374356359095038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36739263238580042742015-01-20T16:46:00.946-05:002015-01-20T16:46:00.946-05:00No Style Guide has definitely depressed my interes...No Style Guide has definitely depressed my interest this month. In prior years I remember stalking items I'd been eyeing throughout fall and winter for the sale-plus-extra 50% off jackpot! but there were so few things I really wanted this year that I haven't had much interest in the promos. ruffleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121478944826442351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47914811956460395092015-01-20T16:16:13.180-05:002015-01-20T16:16:13.180-05:00Review here of the metallic linen shorts I mention...<a href="http://bit.ly/1KYNxUH" rel="nofollow"><b>Review here</b></a> of the metallic linen shorts I mentioned yesterday.<br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/15sIqvn" rel="nofollow"><b>Sharing some Jan images here</b></a> that a JCA shared with me. There are 12 or so of them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-21653048436421499832015-01-20T15:43:18.273-05:002015-01-20T15:43:18.273-05:00Here's a review of my latest purchase.
1. Nyl...Here's a review of my latest purchase.<br /><br />1. Nylon hooded bomber jacket (b2382)<br />This jacket was a surprise love for me. It keeps popping back up in various sizes so keep checking the website if you think you might like it. I ordered my usual size S in navy. Most of the online reviewers suggested sizing down, but I wanted this jacket to fit exactly as intended -- oversized -- and I love it! I really appreciate that it fits low enough to cover my behind and stay there without riding up to my waist. The coat is warm, but I would probably switch to one of my warmer (and longer) coats if the temperature fell way below the freezing point. The navy color is perfect. (The camo green was really tempting, but I have a sizable collection of military green jackets already so I couldn't come up with a justification for adding another one.) The nylon twill is really thick but not stiff which I appreciate, and has a nice sheen to it. There is a swishy sound when I move my arms, but it doesn't really bother me -- I guess I kind of expected that a nylon jacket would be a bit noisy. The sherpa-lined hood is a nice touch, and is something that those who wear the hood up might appreciate. The faux fur on the hood is removable and I'm planning to wear mine sans the fur. When the fur is removed there is a double row of snaps visible on the outer edge of the hood. This worried me a bit before ordering, but once I saw it IRL it didn't bother me. The ribbing at the cuffs and hem is thick and looks like it won't stretch out easily. The flap pockets have a side entry as well; I only wish they were lined to help warm cold hands, but I guess that would also add bulk. There is a breast pocket on the inside of the jacket which is always nice. All in all, this is a quality garment that was a nice surprise for me.Ivankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334229934210336288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-12582165308993151152015-01-20T15:39:36.769-05:002015-01-20T15:39:36.769-05:00Many thanks to everyone who responded to my questi...Many thanks to everyone who responded to my question last week about Factory jeans! I ended up getting the skinnies in dolphin grey (I'd call them silver) for $18, which is certainly a fair price. I'm used to Madewell skinnies, which have a slightly longer inseam and tighter leg. These have a more relaxed fit, similar to slim-straights at other retailers. The fabric is a bit stiff, as some noted, but not uncomfortably so and the relaxed fit certainly helps with that. I took my usual size for skinnies at Madewell, Gap, etc, and the fit was fine. cobalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848812326516312877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66149405919921599672015-01-20T15:31:12.893-05:002015-01-20T15:31:12.893-05:00Hi cousy - the January is the worst I've seen ...Hi cousy - the January is the worst I've seen on JCA, and I think the lack of a catalog has something to do with it. We don't even have Pinterest images to discuss. There also aren't many coats on deep discount, which usually gets people excited until a February destination catalog/rollout. <br /><br />Based on what we've seen from the Spring preview pics from last fall, I that there will be more of the same for a while. If they did decide to change up designs/designers/increase quality, we probably wouldn't see that until Fall '15 at the earliest. Just my $0.02. silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.com