tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post8330501920843036873..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Oh J.Crew Website, what you do to me!Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-38798578370556265962008-07-04T20:27:00.000-04:002008-07-04T20:27:00.000-04:00Slastena: I am so not "a more eloquent writer" tha...Slastena: I am so not "a more eloquent writer" than you. I notice I make way more grammatical errors than anyone else commenting on this blog- my professors would be embarrassed for me. But I appreciate the nice comment! ;)<BR/><BR/>Hi Rachael! Unfortunately with this new system, I am not sure when you order will be shipped. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Maybe someone else can provide more insight. :) By the way, I think the critter collar polos are adorable! :) According to the J.Crew website, it sounds like there is a critter on the polos already: "Flip up the collar to show off the critter—it's printed on the outside." From past experience, they usually have a different critter for each color. I hope this helps. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-13206166574242985702008-07-04T18:52:00.000-04:002008-07-04T18:52:00.000-04:00Ok, ladies, I am a newly converted J. Crew lover a...Ok, ladies, I am a newly converted J. Crew lover and I have a question for you all: I placed an order (FYI, for the critter-collar polo in that peachy color I can never recall) on Tuesday morning (the 1st). <BR/><BR/>I received my confirmation email but never a shipping email, and when I check my order status, it says "open" and shipping 4-7 days. Does this mean it will ship in 4 to 7 days or is it simply reminding me that I chose standard shipping so my order will arrive in 4 to 7 days once shipped? <BR/><BR/>Also, the critter-collar polo--if you have ordered it, <BR/><BR/>a) does the size run large or small? I am a pearish shape and my bb's are big but my waist is littler so larges tend to drape over me but mediums can be a little snug in the chest, especially when buttons are involved. I went with the medium.<BR/><BR/> And <BR/><BR/>b) My order status shows that my item does not have personalization. I was not given the option to personalize during check-out. Does this mean there will be no critter on my collar, or did I just not get to choose the critter but there will be one, or what? I love the cute little critter stuff! <BR/><BR/>Also, if I do get a critter, are they all the same or different critters for different colors and if so, which critter will I get with my peachy melba-type polo?<BR/><BR/>If you understood all this and can offer advice/suggestions/input, then Thank You!!!!! <BR/> ~RachaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-68280278235354170802008-07-04T17:12:00.000-04:002008-07-04T17:12:00.000-04:00To anonymous at 9:54 am:Very sweet of you to exten...To anonymous at 9:54 am:<BR/>Very sweet of you to extend supportive hand to a fellow jcrew aficonada. :)I totally think Blumre did not mean to offend anyone. <BR/><BR/>Alexis: <BR/>thank you for summing out my dilemma so nicely ( you are obviously a more eloquent writer then I am ( despite my great belt-sewing abiliies , LOL)).:)<BR/><BR/>Blumre and Sky:<BR/>thank you for the suggestions. If I place a large enough order in a store, that will definitely justify my call to get additional discount. Otherwise, I am too hesitant arguing with store clerks/managers. I totally agree with Alexis that there should be a uniform policy across every store .Slastenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977562748740305040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-14145874494672768732008-07-04T16:56:00.000-04:002008-07-04T16:56:00.000-04:00To Blumre:I was not offended , but (funny!) I do l...To Blumre:<BR/>I was not offended , but (funny!) I do live in a VERY affluent area and the discount still was not given to me. Alexis summed it nicely: if I call and insist and argue my way , I will eventually get it. BUT.. asssocites get uncomfortable, I get mad, and one the whole , the situation ruins the shopping experience.. Last time I did it, I spent 30 minutes on the phone and was told at the end the decision is up to the store manager discretion.. Left a sour taste in my mouth, so I am not doing it anymore.:) I am strictly buying sales now.Slastenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977562748740305040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-12586295809496932382008-07-04T15:50:00.000-04:002008-07-04T15:50:00.000-04:00Thanks Melanie! :)Thanks Melanie! :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-68462739617412019482008-07-04T15:47:00.000-04:002008-07-04T15:47:00.000-04:00FFM: I do not remember seeing that at my store bu...FFM: I do not remember seeing that at my store but will definitely check the next time I go back in. :) I'll try it on for you and report back the results!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761617431883084227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-80201610085989205222008-07-04T11:17:00.000-04:002008-07-04T11:17:00.000-04:00P.S. Sky I am really happy to hear though that you...P.S. Sky I am really happy to hear though that you were able to get both discounts! :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7303366668152242502008-07-04T11:15:00.000-04:002008-07-04T11:15:00.000-04:00Sky & Blumre: I don't want to speak for Slastena, ...Sky & Blumre: I don't want to speak for Slastena, but in another post I suggested that she do the same. The short version of what happened: Slastena actually called J.Crew customer service while she was outside the J.Crew store. Then J.Crew customer service called the store and verified with the manager that they did NOT offer both the 25% off sale discount with the educator/student discount. Customer service called Slastena and said that the policy was up to each store's manager.<BR/><BR/>After her story, I started telling people that some stores do not offer both discounts (whereas before I always said that they did). I personally, think that this is unfair: all stores should carry the policy of offering both discounts. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81121392503375196902008-07-04T11:10:00.000-04:002008-07-04T11:10:00.000-04:00Sky that is an excellent suggestion! Salestena try...Sky that is an excellent suggestion! Salestena try it next time and see if it works.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868959427565253691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-8010311161305431392008-07-04T10:38:00.000-04:002008-07-04T10:38:00.000-04:00Slastena: I had the same problem in the stores in ...Slastena: I had the same problem in the stores in my area but after reading this blog I called CS to clarify. The last answer regarding the student discount was that I should have received it on any in store purchase and in case of any problems in the future I should ask the store clerk to call customer service. I got my discount last week even though the clerk didn't want to apply it right away. I asked him to call CS but he decided to give me the discount without calling. I wish it was easier...Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457409750550370236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46325793986898202552008-07-04T10:14:00.000-04:002008-07-04T10:14:00.000-04:00Blumre: Personally, I did not think your 9:25AM co...Blumre: Personally, I did not think your 9:25AM comment came across mean. You actually stated that you are not personally affluent and that you spend time in areas that are (but never saying that you in fact, live there). :)<BR/><BR/>I will also say that I totally agree with Anonymous at 9:54AM in that J.Crew should have store policies that are consistent no matter where you are in the country. :)<BR/><BR/>I also feel bad for Slastena and ohter J.Crew customers at her stores- who get stuck choosing one discount over the other. I don't think that is fair.Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76088985400003828272008-07-04T09:59:00.000-04:002008-07-04T09:59:00.000-04:00I totally didn't and I am so sorry... I just meant...I totally didn't and I am so sorry... I just meant to try the stores in the snottier areas! I have no idea where she lives... for all I know she is in orage county. I just think stores that tend to do the best tend to not mind giving add't disocunts. Stores that have trouble hitting their monthly targets probably are stricter.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868959427565253691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-75616022405995729512008-07-04T09:54:00.000-04:002008-07-04T09:54:00.000-04:00Blumre, Maybe you didn't mean it the way it sounds...Blumre, Maybe you didn't mean it the way it sounds (mean)....but I feel sorry for Salestena right now...just b/c she doesn't live in an affluent area and pay full price doesn't mean that she shouldn't get a discount...JCrew SHOULD have consistent store policies that are followed. In one store I can use the student discount on top of sales and in another JCrew 15 minutes away I can't...go figure...nothing to do with "affluency".<BR/><BR/>I am "off" for 5 days:) Enjoy the holidays, everyone;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31829247727239926752008-07-04T09:25:00.000-04:002008-07-04T09:25:00.000-04:00TO Salestena: I spend a lot of time in very VERY a...TO Salestena: I spend a lot of time in very VERY affluent areas (I am obviously not since I am a fundraiser but my family is). I think when you shop in areas like Greenwich CT, West Hartford, and NYC (not all but some of the NYC stores like Columbus Circle and still waiting for the JCrew Collection store on e.79th) they are more willing to give discounts cause more people buy at full price.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868959427565253691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-19423878681352343652008-07-04T07:05:00.000-04:002008-07-04T07:05:00.000-04:00melanie: If you do go back into your J.Crew today,...melanie: If you do go back into your J.Crew today, please look for the Striped Polished Cotton Baby Doll Top in Black and White Stripe, Size Small...I could probably even do an Extra Small...maybe you could try it? We seem to be about the same size, and I think an XS might work as well. The item # is 92745 and it looks like <A HREF="http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/striped-polished-cotton-baby-doll-top" REL="nofollow"> This </A>, except the model has is tucked in...it is actually fuller around the bottom, It was $14.99 + 25% addt'l off in my store. THANKS!!! :)<BR/><BR/>sky: I know you are going your store today, as well...if they don't have Small, but do have an XS, will you please try it on as well? We seem to also be about the same size...thank you!Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-64005548146045497882008-07-04T02:50:00.000-04:002008-07-04T02:50:00.000-04:00anon @ 10:25 PM (ndacuycuy@cox.net): If you have ...anon @ 10:25 PM (ndacuycuy@cox.net): If you have been reading this blog over the past few weeks you would know that one of the things that bother us THE MOST is J Crew's inflated shipping. I did look at one of your Fiona jackets, but $11.99 to ship? Please, this is inflated shipping at its worst. I think I'll go without rather than pay your trumped up prices and inflated shipping on top of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-6377319853435507432008-07-04T02:27:00.000-04:002008-07-04T02:27:00.000-04:00jcrewmommy: I personally do not like the pants tuc...jcrewmommy: <BR/>I personally do not like the pants tucked in the boot look (including the skinny jeans tucked in the boot), unless you are riding a horse. <BR/><BR/>I think I dislike the look because I grew up in the seventies. I had the three Charlies Angels dolls wearing the one piece suits tucked in their boots (and their van too!). Loved Charlies Angels and their look then, but not now. <BR/><BR/>I love boots, and boots with skirts and dresses. <BR/><BR/>I do not follow the trends so my opinion is probably not one to consider.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436352884322255671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27733474473234653022008-07-04T01:15:00.000-04:002008-07-04T01:15:00.000-04:00I've never seen such an awful system upgrade befor...I've never seen such an awful system upgrade before... IT system contractors might be sued either by J.crew or by customers who lost the orders...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-52312144457414311642008-07-04T00:57:00.000-04:002008-07-04T00:57:00.000-04:00FFM: Thanks for the style number. I'll let you kno...FFM: Thanks for the style number. I'll let you know tomorrow if I found them. Good night everyone!Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457409750550370236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86917448892806180462008-07-04T00:56:00.000-04:002008-07-04T00:56:00.000-04:00melanie: I used to work at Palo Alto Medical Found...melanie: I used to work at Palo Alto Medical Foundation on El Camino Real. It's right across the street from Stanford University. <BR/><BR/>I graduated from San Jose State University. I love the Bay Area. You are still new in the area, trust me. I would call you a "transplant" (it's nothing offensive!).<BR/><BR/>I think there should be another J Crew store at Valley Fair in Santa Clara.webbysuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226974003227288880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26638904794709755082008-07-04T00:48:00.000-04:002008-07-04T00:48:00.000-04:00webbysuzy: I have been thinking about this bag for...webbysuzy: I have been thinking about this bag for two days already and I am still not sure. I am affraid that if I put it near or try it on with my fall clothes the bag will stay here despite the gloomy forecast. I'll keep you posted :)Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457409750550370236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86665606797441905382008-07-04T00:44:00.000-04:002008-07-04T00:44:00.000-04:00No problem, FFM! If you change your mind, just le...No problem, FFM! If you change your mind, just let me know! I thought the belled-out skirt looked nice, it sort of gave it a 50's twist to me, but it might not be for everyone. Maybe the person who bought it originally can also comment on the pleat-y-ness?Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761617431883084227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-39255660278304872152008-07-04T00:42:00.000-04:002008-07-04T00:42:00.000-04:00sky: The item number is 92745, and it looks like ...sky: The item number is 92745, and it looks like <A HREF="http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/striped-polished-cotton-baby-doll-top" REL="nofollow"> This </A>, only the model has it tucked in...it's fuller at the bottom...looks FAB with the jacket and white pants...just love the silohuette of the entire outfit. :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74260747711454843052008-07-04T00:38:00.000-04:002008-07-04T00:38:00.000-04:00melanie: That is SO super sweet of you to offer to...melanie: That is SO super sweet of you to offer to pick it up, but now that you mention pleats... I had better not risk it without actually trying it on first...didn't see any of them at my store today...bummer...Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55211537373831255092008-07-04T00:37:00.000-04:002008-07-04T00:37:00.000-04:00webbysuzy, that's so cool that you used to work in...webbysuzy, that's so cool that you used to work in PA! Where at, if I may ask.<BR/><BR/>I'm a North Carolina native and I am actually pretty new to the Palo Alto area. I moved here in April 2007, so I wonder how long I can keep playing the "I'm new to this area!" card. It still FEELS new in a lot of ways - there's a lot about NC I miss. :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761617431883084227noreply@blogger.com