tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post4598399134041333946..comments2024-03-19T01:27:26.707-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-17926000324880974712010-12-28T06:39:59.167-05:002010-12-28T06:39:59.167-05:00subsubJulieYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106945620610282920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28867157155349083912010-12-26T18:09:48.662-05:002010-12-26T18:09:48.662-05:00Just returned from Emeryville, Ca B&M. Lots m...Just returned from Emeryville, Ca B&M. Lots more items to pick from compared to Walnut Creek; but still picked over from the holidays. They even had the <b>Embellished Perfect Shirt</b> in my size and on sale. I'm glad I went in to try it on first before pulling the trigger, b/c it looks much cutier on the hanger than on me.<br /><br />Lots of the <b>Dulphine bling-button cardis</b>, but is it me or do some items get really worn looking being in the store? At the end I walked out with my saved Plaid Tavern Green Scarf and made a couple of returns. Sales people at Emeryville are consistently nicer than some of the other B&M, and the guys are pretty to look at :P<br /><br />Streets were pretty empty and the stores weren't completely overrun, sans BR & GAP where there were having a +40% off sale items. None of the nice stuff at GAP was on sale (New Silk Tanks) but I did find some good buys at BR.Wolfyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893406028594235211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-15361571412765766052010-12-26T14:20:54.729-05:002010-12-26T14:20:54.729-05:00I can comment on Dark Cypress, b/c I have this in ...I can comment on Dark Cypress, b/c I have this in the Dream V-Cardi and gloves. It's a very deep olive & gorgeous color, that is very complementary to olive complexions. <br /><br />It's a bit darker and deeper in olive than the Dark Fatigue. <br /><br />Sorry, I'm not an expert on your coloring, but if you don't like olives or warm colors I would stay away from this one.Wolfyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893406028594235211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31820286757488075092010-12-26T14:05:27.877-05:002010-12-26T14:05:27.877-05:00Very sad to say I cannot go to any stores today --...Very sad to say I cannot go to any stores today -- we got a foot of snow here in NC, so am housebound for at least a few days. But I've snagged a few good deals online between 12 am and now! Some new boots from Nordies, etc. :)<br /><br />I'm looking at coats online and wondering what people think of JC's Torch Orange and Dark Cypress colors. Looked but didn't really see any comments. Specifically wondering if the orange is really bright or if it's more muted with some coral-y undertones, which is what it appears to be online. Also wondering if it has a lot of brown in it (which I think Spicy Russet does, right?). I'm sort of pale and neutral-skinned (not pink, not olive) with dark brown hair and hazel eyes. Can anyone help me choose a color? :)<br /><br />Also sad to say I must sell my Lady Day coat w/Thinsulate. It's Vivid Poppy (Red) and is a size 8 but would better fit a 6. Selling for $99 + $7.99 shipping if anyone is interested. ...Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-43242225989844739422010-12-26T11:32:10.613-05:002010-12-26T11:32:10.613-05:00Heading out to the stores today. Have some returns...Heading out to the stores today. Have some returns to do and will see what goodies are available:)(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85746691075625526412010-12-26T11:29:26.162-05:002010-12-26T11:29:26.162-05:00Heading to the Emeryville B&M today to do some...Heading to the Emeryville B&M today to do some returns and pickup a scarf being held. Here is hoping the post x-mass crowd is not as crazy as the pre.<br /><br />All Sales Items are now FS, instore & online + 30% off till Jan 2nd. How do you guys always know what's going to happen before it does?<br /><br />I tried on the Buffalo Check Jacket to see what all the hype is about, and wasn't impressed. It might be the boxiness of it or maybe the color. They only had the size below mine instore and it actually fit. It's also pretty thick, which would lend it to its boxiness.Wolfyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893406028594235211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-22344697442769786542010-12-26T11:24:30.771-05:002010-12-26T11:24:30.771-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wolfyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893406028594235211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-57890135842617378842010-12-26T09:35:36.825-05:002010-12-26T09:35:36.825-05:00ThaNks wff!! I decided to keep mine because I got ...ThaNks wff!! I decided to keep mine because I got it at a really good price! It is really surprisingly cozy even at the cold temps we have here! I may just have to leave it alone too I fear I'll ruin it!!jcrewlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477154013224589851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41042039969264824582010-12-26T09:20:24.425-05:002010-12-26T09:20:24.425-05:00jcrewlove, I am still fretting about the buffalo c...jcrewlove, I am still fretting about the buffalo check jacket. I thought another possibility would be to put two small darts up the back, each starting a few inches in from the side seam and about 2 ins. up from the bottom, starting from nothing, widening out, widest just above the waist, then tapering back to nothing at the yoke (hope that makes sense). I'm afraid that if I pull it in under the arms the shoulder seam will be exaggerated. Since mine was a mail order, I have time to wait til after the New Year's rush to confer with the tailor when he's less pressured. If it can't be tailored it will have to go back, because the lovely collar/neck and the great front pocket placement just don't work (for me) with boxy-ness. HTH!wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85696828526940795192010-12-26T09:01:10.864-05:002010-12-26T09:01:10.864-05:00No plans to go to the mall. Beautiful snow is fall...No plans to go to the mall. Beautiful snow is falling outside and time for family fun! The mall can wait. Maybe there will be some good returns:)Eloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958935648981032458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4275834456883364412010-12-26T05:16:00.090-05:002010-12-26T05:16:00.090-05:00Just want to let everyone know that Madewell is ha...Just want to let everyone know that Madewell is having addtional 30% off sale items and free shipping on orders over $100. The code is: BYEBYE. At least the sale is not final sale like JCrew's.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967067502468649987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55555846575978713422010-12-25T18:17:26.988-05:002010-12-25T18:17:26.988-05:00Thanks Jan for the info. Much appreciated!Thanks Jan for the info. Much appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-10483777506669144442010-12-25T15:19:46.807-05:002010-12-25T15:19:46.807-05:00Debra - re: washed crepe jane dress - I ordered it...Debra - re: washed crepe jane dress - I ordered it in size 0 (my normal size for strapless dresses) however it was way too short for me at 5'7" and a little snug in the hips. It also opened in the front a lot when I walked. Customer Service says the skirt length is 13.25 inches from the waistband no matter which size. I later ordered up to size 6 (no size 4s at the time) just to see if it would be longer before final sale started. While it's loose in the top portion the length is wearable so I might keep it because it looks ok looser on top. <br /><br />The style IRL looks like it does online. The material is lovely. The 'V' in the front is quite low, on me it is lower than it looks on the model. <br /><br />The price is great but I found it hard for sizing unlike most JCrew dresses. If you're really interested I would call CS and ask if they can make an exception to final sale for you since it's for a wedding.janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887884614317483943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-88745157886272539352010-12-25T14:26:49.579-05:002010-12-25T14:26:49.579-05:00I purchased the buffalo plaid jacket! Wff did you ...I purchased the buffalo plaid jacket! Wff did you end up taking in the sides at all so it is less boxy?jcrewlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477154013224589851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48655560319947157742010-12-25T07:32:46.980-05:002010-12-25T07:32:46.980-05:00Thanks for the help!Thanks for the help!4657rthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771252303818251312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47548686432022280842010-12-25T02:53:31.332-05:002010-12-25T02:53:31.332-05:00Does anyone have info on the washed crepe jane dre...Does anyone have info on the washed crepe jane dress? I have a wedding to go to in February and would like an IRL experience. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-24032425535026994692010-12-25T01:40:15.857-05:002010-12-25T01:40:15.857-05:00I visited the outlet store in Woodbury Commons (NY...I visited the outlet store in Woodbury Commons (NY) and I cannot believe that they had the black pixie pants in black for $16.99!!!!! I was so incredibly excited! I also picked up a jackie cardigan in bright yellow that was on clearance for $15. It's a shame that I was on a strict time schedule cause I had the potential to go overboard in there!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260197035422661342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85906736510124010462010-12-24T22:22:00.783-05:002010-12-24T22:22:00.783-05:00Wolfy, as usual, promo items (those ending in .00 ...Wolfy, as usual, promo items (those ending in .00 instead of .99) are not final sale. Items ending in .99 are FS>AOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786793759810769094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-43635209369416262442010-12-24T22:13:54.817-05:002010-12-24T22:13:54.817-05:00If it doesn't say final sale at checkout, then...If it doesn't say final sale at checkout, then you can return it. Not sure what is going on, but a few others have reported that not all sale items are labeled final sale. <br /><br />As for the SHOPNOW code, it's for sale items only.Wolfyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893406028594235211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-68346204822228750612010-12-24T21:15:44.410-05:002010-12-24T21:15:44.410-05:00Hi, help! Can anyone verify if SHOPNOW is final sa...Hi, help! Can anyone verify if SHOPNOW is final sale on items that are on sale (such as the wool crepe 1035 trousers) but do not say final sale in my cart at checkout - even though they are on sale from $130 to $105)? I am ordering 2 pairs as ride alongs but worried about getting stuck with them! Thanks!!!4657rthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771252303818251312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-63154432750536729422010-12-24T18:47:03.892-05:002010-12-24T18:47:03.892-05:00Thanks Alexis for the mini review and links for th...Thanks Alexis for the mini review and links for the Buena Notte bag, I went ahead and ordered it! Don't want to miss out on it again! Happy Holidays and thank you for all you do for us JCAS! xoxlisabfashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636897086495458673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4011369935016826722010-12-24T18:33:23.808-05:002010-12-24T18:33:23.808-05:00wellfedfred: BRILLIANT!!! You are too good! Loves ...wellfedfred: BRILLIANT!!! You are too good! Loves it! :)<br /><br />To all the JCAs: <b>Happy holidays everyone!!!</b>Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31096739160366954522010-12-24T18:31:39.087-05:002010-12-24T18:31:39.087-05:00lisabfashion: I just got the Buena Notte tweed bag...lisabfashion: I just got the Buena Notte tweed bag a day ago and its absolutely lovely! I highly recommend it for the sale price. I was planning to do a review next week. In the meantime, check out AudreyBella's great review & real life images at her blog: <br /><br />http://audreybella.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-splurge.html<br /><br />http://audreybella.blogspot.com/2010/12/quick-pics-for-some-j-crew-sale-items.htmlAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53314293491057005132010-12-24T18:05:40.044-05:002010-12-24T18:05:40.044-05:00Does anyone have any comments on the Buena Notte t...Does anyone have any comments on the Buena Notte tweed bag? I noticed it popped back today. I missed out on it before, and now at $69 with the SHOPNOW discount I guess I can't go wrong! TIAlisabfashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636897086495458673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53955639719510392532010-12-24T16:47:47.381-05:002010-12-24T16:47:47.381-05:00Wellfedfred, To your eloquence I respond with Hemi...Wellfedfred, To your eloquence I respond with Hemingway's econo-loquence: Merry Christmas, and thank you for yet another delightful post. <br /><br />And same to Alexis & all the JCAs.Barbabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516437541352085710noreply@blogger.com