tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post5894074536528794623..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew's Eye Candy {one in each, please!}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4541865524700410392013-03-30T22:15:34.983-04:002013-03-30T22:15:34.983-04:00I have quite a few j.crew pieces. I love their jew...I have quite a few j.crew pieces. I love their jewelry. I think quality is good. I bought a couple of pieces at Banana Republic and they usually fall apart quickly. The j.crew factory has some nice pieces now and then. The prices are much lower. I bought a 14.99 necklace with a giraffe on it and I get so many compliments on it, more so than the pricey pieces.DanaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14255934409234324383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-54652172353797524922013-03-29T19:29:31.868-04:002013-03-29T19:29:31.868-04:00BaubleBar also seems to have some dupes of J.Crew ...BaubleBar also seems to have some dupes of J.Crew pieces. They're are definitely worth a look.D*skahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06231271723410897584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-52678223632890042692013-03-27T21:19:01.294-04:002013-03-27T21:19:01.294-04:00carmencatalina: I totally agree with you!!!!carmencatalina: I totally agree with you!!!!rynetta PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938304407762738320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-79031820073738350232013-03-27T19:10:36.775-04:002013-03-27T19:10:36.775-04:00That's great that Hallmark carries that line o...That's great that Hallmark carries that line of jewelry, I'd love to support that too. Festival season is getting close and I love getting jewelry and trinkets from local artisans. I try to buy local when I can, jewelry and art seems like an easy way to do that.katertotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753296265256829722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-51426372480095240182013-03-27T18:46:13.956-04:002013-03-27T18:46:13.956-04:00I own and love the double tassel necklace. It is ...I own and love the double tassel necklace. It is well made, timeless, has lovely rhinestones details, and the size it's just right,IMO.I think it is worth the price, especially with the discount. <br />It is substantial and noticeable without being too big like many of the other necklaces are. The big ones, with a gazillion colors will look dated in a couple of months. My two cents.Diana https://www.blogger.com/profile/07333763968983954295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-65749865920641511712013-03-27T18:30:47.099-04:002013-03-27T18:30:47.099-04:00The Etsy knockoff sellers really irk me--they sell...The Etsy knockoff sellers really irk me--they sell the items at high prices and the spirit of Etsy is that it's a handmade marketplace: not a place to sell knockoffs made by low-paid workers in China.AJLinBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033349027431270122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-51675846729991984572013-03-27T18:19:58.655-04:002013-03-27T18:19:58.655-04:00Winners ( in Canada ) and TJMaxx (U.S) all have be...Winners ( in Canada ) and TJMaxx (U.S) all have been getting J Crew look alikes in the past weeks /mths. and at about one third of the cost. Carolyn from VancouverUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-57127909094991155812013-03-27T17:43:36.091-04:002013-03-27T17:43:36.091-04:00I love JC jewelry but no way is it worth what they...I love JC jewelry but no way is it worth what they (initially) charge. It is just plastic costume jewelry, and while I own a few pieces, every one was bought on super sale. I am perfectly happy with my Etsy replicas... and btw Canadian JCAs, have you noticed that The Bay is selling bubble necklaces AND cupcake necklaces this spring (see their colour magazine-flyer from last weekend), and Joe Fresh has been doing bubbles for months? Just sayin'..cagliari67https://www.blogger.com/profile/16618905266377358932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-2941246056600921282013-03-27T14:24:17.109-04:002013-03-27T14:24:17.109-04:00I love their jewelry, and the "big, bold"...I love their jewelry, and the "big, bold" look of it suits me well. carmencatalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452340331297270570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56591056851675182512013-03-27T14:09:43.516-04:002013-03-27T14:09:43.516-04:00For those that want the fan fringe necklace but ar...For those that want the fan fringe necklace but are priced out, there are exact replicas on etsy. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131725199217155913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-75480849520857740632013-03-27T12:37:10.096-04:002013-03-27T12:37:10.096-04:00I am not a huge fan of the J Crew 'gold' j...I am not a huge fan of the J Crew 'gold' jewelry but have made some purchases on EBay of some of the older silver and black/grey metal items. I did pick up a Lulu Frost tortoiseshell bracelet in store at a great price recently. But my all time favorite is the Martha bracelet, purchased for myself with a Valentine's Day discount. JRSConiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267439414300795711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-59996923315511447452013-03-27T11:07:29.296-04:002013-03-27T11:07:29.296-04:00Me too. I love handmade jewelry I can buy locally....Me too. I love handmade jewelry I can buy locally. Also many of the local Hallmark stores in my area carry a line from Vermont that battered women made and the profits go to them. The pieces are well made and nice, smaller size scale. For earrings they will send you a replacement as well if you lose one and your 5th pair of earrings is free.(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90389800211591037772013-03-27T09:49:40.575-04:002013-03-27T09:49:40.575-04:00At full price, the over $100 pieces are out of my ...At full price, the over $100 pieces are out of my budget. I do love the jewelry though and am currently drooling over the fan fringe necklace. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that it goes on sale. I'm not a subtle diamond studs kind of person at the moment; I like to incorporate trends into my work wardrobe and right now bold jewelry is an easy and work-appropriate way to do that.AJLinBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033349027431270122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48151635040624731232013-03-27T09:40:20.276-04:002013-03-27T09:40:20.276-04:00I love looking at the jewelry J. Crew comes out wi...I love looking at the jewelry J. Crew comes out with but like others have mentioned before the price tag is too high and/or they are not practical pieces that I would get enough wear out of to justify the price tag. I do still love some of my older J. Crew pieces like my grasshopper pendant necklace. I get compliments on that piece almost every time I wear it.Firefighter Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284455038169553794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-57542726792314695562013-03-27T09:26:38.427-04:002013-03-27T09:26:38.427-04:00Most of my J.Crew jewelry is from several years ag...Most of my J.Crew jewelry is from several years ago, except for the Pavé link bracelet that I purchased last year and wear on a continuous basis. Even though a lot of the newer pieces are quite pretty, they are just too big for my personal preference. Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-92081292839379953472013-03-27T09:16:58.385-04:002013-03-27T09:16:58.385-04:00I don't care for their jewelry, too big and bo...I don't care for their jewelry, too big and bold for me. The recent catalog spread with the black background only highlighted to me the garishness of many of their items.joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325863898655253178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77052187403646104932013-03-27T09:11:03.386-04:002013-03-27T09:11:03.386-04:00I don't buy JCrew jewelry, mainly because I ha...I don't buy JCrew jewelry, mainly because I have a hard time swallowing the price on something I feel is made so cheaply. I usually buy handmade jewelry, either online from artists or at local shops/fairs. I also like vintage jewelry, I love having something with history behind it.katertotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753296265256829722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-19090331064789282442013-03-27T08:57:11.635-04:002013-03-27T08:57:11.635-04:00Not a fan. Too large in scale for the most part. T...Not a fan. Too large in scale for the most part. The pieces I had in the past had stones or pieces fall off and do not seem well made for the money. I do have some of their real silver pieces from years ago that I still like and wear.(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56259563427072280612013-03-27T08:42:05.099-04:002013-03-27T08:42:05.099-04:00I don't mind costume jewelry, but I do have an...I don't mind costume jewelry, but I do have an aversion to plastic (with bakelite as an exception). The pieces with glass look OK to me. Generally speaking, I gravitate towards vintage costume jewelry if I'm not wearing something made of silver, gold, and gems.Vavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403948691359698818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-88645243265774192852013-03-27T08:19:22.382-04:002013-03-27T08:19:22.382-04:00HUGE fan. Buy tons (on sale) but know I'm craz...HUGE fan. Buy tons (on sale) but know I'm crazy because it's being made cheaper and cheaper. I am pretty certain that the gold spring lock/"findings" are now plastic. They don't feel like a metal/brass anymore but plastic! I kind of think I am nuts but I am such a fan.bug pinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17222860095438463793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-65515918788258927492013-03-27T08:18:39.376-04:002013-03-27T08:18:39.376-04:00I love jcrew's jewelry,but i the prices keep m...I love jcrew's jewelry,but i the prices keep me from buying too much.<br />If i could i would get it all:)inahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621372181652727601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90552389531399329952013-03-27T08:11:14.493-04:002013-03-27T08:11:14.493-04:00I love my old enamel pieces - nautical flag bracel...I love my old enamel pieces - nautical flag bracelet, anyone? - but I can't get into stuff with prongs and teeth and plastic. I'm waiting for the enamel revival - it may be starting at Madewell.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-12311505344828236832013-03-27T07:45:27.955-04:002013-03-27T07:45:27.955-04:00I meant $55.99 with 30% off applied.I meant $55.99 with 30% off applied.(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-18751395076743429002013-03-27T07:43:07.910-04:002013-03-27T07:43:07.910-04:00OT: Sale extended and indigo floral quilted blazer...OT: Sale extended and indigo floral quilted blazer is a steal at $59 with 30% cardholder promo. I was able to get a price adjustment b/c mine have not shipped yet:)(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-18580598103928214492013-03-27T06:38:50.775-04:002013-03-27T06:38:50.775-04:00I would never pay full price for JCrew jewelry but...I would never pay full price for JCrew jewelry but own a few pieces, get constant complement on them too. I agree that right now it's too loud, too costumey, too juvenile perhaps? This said, I use the pieces to add a pop of color which I can't do wth the real diamonds or gold. I buy on sale and have fun with this. I prefer my pieces to be colorful but somethat understated and simple, tall order for today's JCrew design. If they will continue the same rode, I might migrate to shopbop.Professor Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391537576498961517noreply@blogger.com