tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post9080047377809517230..comments2024-03-28T22:25:28.391-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Sneak Peek at J.Crew's Holiday Styles!Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-17900333949816977702014-11-11T12:07:13.197-05:002014-11-11T12:07:13.197-05:00I miss the matchstick cords, too. Every year I'...I miss the matchstick cords, too. Every year I'd look forward to see what new colors I could add to my collection. I would definitely have bought more had I known they'd disappear.maryebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26863578090196986622014-11-11T08:50:01.869-05:002014-11-11T08:50:01.869-05:00The GSP tends to be a concept mall - many of the s...The GSP tends to be a concept mall - many of the stores try out new items there that may or may not make it to the rest of the stores. The vast amount of people (nearly 20 million a year) that come through that mall gives retailers immediate feedback. It is also the mall that retail store stock analysts use to get a gauge on the store's viability. NYT had an article a while back about men shopping at Talbots mid-day. They are stock analysts from NYC that pop over to the GSP and can view a number of stores in one trip. The article was sexist as there were certainly women analysts in the mall but they blend in. So yes J.Crew at GSP is a concept store but so are many other of the retailers in that mall.<br />PTO Prephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421051879400575195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-61679732852651863602014-11-11T08:46:01.733-05:002014-11-11T08:46:01.733-05:00will be happy for this trend to diewill be happy for this trend to dieKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132990932997020431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-69638883125336072812014-11-11T08:44:47.443-05:002014-11-11T08:44:47.443-05:00Yes the store @ Garden State gets the new stuff ah...Yes the store @ Garden State gets the new stuff ahead as Gina said.<br />Just don't try to go there on Sunday :-(, stores in Paramus are closed.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132990932997020431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82563070860658279222014-11-11T07:40:17.201-05:002014-11-11T07:40:17.201-05:00I miss the matchstick cords! Had I known they wer...I miss the matchstick cords! Had I known they weren't going to make them anymore, I would have bought a few backup pairs last year. The Factory ones do not fit the same. :(shopalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998866869869291994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87067512168883661292014-11-11T00:10:09.922-05:002014-11-11T00:10:09.922-05:00Yes, the store at GSP is the concept store. They g...Yes, the store at GSP is the concept store. They get the rollouts before any of the other stores. On the day of a big rollout, all of the stylists from headquarters are there to style the mannequins, sometimes with items that aren't available (even in that store). Usually, the day after the rollout, Mickey and his people come by (before the store opens) to see how everything looks and to get feedback from the VPSs, etc.. And to address the "stylist" vs VPS issue, the employees who work at the store are always called VPS. The stylists are only there when the rollouts happen, and they are not employees of that particular store.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053282965789354783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67061324231736512162014-11-10T23:28:40.625-05:002014-11-10T23:28:40.625-05:00Has anyone else noticed they don't seem to car...Has anyone else noticed they don't seem to carry corduroys this year? Just leftovers from last year left online :/Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496917295822571538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30645339407746872002014-11-10T19:31:28.691-05:002014-11-10T19:31:28.691-05:00I was at my store today and purchased the red tart...I was at my store today and purchased the red tartan plaid button down-I sized down 2 sizes and there is still plenty of room---I am always a size 2 on top in Jcrew 99% of the time-- a definite size down for sure Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299841106922006485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85549925248331717412014-11-10T18:42:52.919-05:002014-11-10T18:42:52.919-05:00one person says she works there...another says she...one person says she works there...another says she doesn't....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66946167772324441662014-11-10T18:40:36.417-05:002014-11-10T18:40:36.417-05:00Lauren - we like good books! lol at first born. Lauren - we like good books! lol at first born. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-12180712867637186752014-11-10T18:18:32.063-05:002014-11-10T18:18:32.063-05:00Me too, Cass. That style is going to have no stay...Me too, Cass. That style is going to have no staying power. catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35880208892634106662014-11-10T18:13:06.168-05:002014-11-10T18:13:06.168-05:00darn....I need more than PJ's this winter...we...darn....I need more than PJ's this winter...well off to Zara and BR I go!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-61306490173980498292014-11-10T18:11:29.710-05:002014-11-10T18:11:29.710-05:00Yes...thanks for sharing ! wow...they sure are p...Yes...thanks for sharing ! wow...they sure are protective of those cataloges!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-37939234632381458122014-11-10T17:37:50.336-05:002014-11-10T17:37:50.336-05:00I am quite ready for the tapered cropped cuffed sw...I am quite ready for the tapered cropped cuffed sweatpant trend to die.Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01913915434334890025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-16076608330054132722014-11-10T17:33:56.302-05:002014-11-10T17:33:56.302-05:00I think someone said she works at the Garden State...I think someone said she works at the Garden State Plaza location?<br /><br />LOL @ Blakemd.Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01913915434334890025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-12349045741599868912014-11-10T17:12:54.065-05:002014-11-10T17:12:54.065-05:00"The plaid scarf is $65 and is a wool/polyami..."The plaid scarf is $65 and is a wool/polyamide mix" <br /><br />Oh, why not just wool, why the ick fabric? Pass.<br /><br />Glad to hear about the PJ! Love their PJs<br />LilyBarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110177069779312696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85202331925682063722014-11-10T17:05:16.544-05:002014-11-10T17:05:16.544-05:00Sounds like some interesting pieces. Thanks for sh...Sounds like some interesting pieces. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to Wednesday!maryebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-44800915591142106082014-11-10T16:56:55.039-05:002014-11-10T16:56:55.039-05:00Hi all! I stopped by my local store today and the...Hi all! I stopped by my local store today and they were already putting out the new merchandise. I had to leave my firstborn there but was able to get a catalog ;) It isn't much more exciting than what you saw on Pinterest. The Double Shift Zip dress is offered in electric red, black, and warm ivory ($138). The plaid scarf is $65 and is a wool/polyamide mix. Their is a Collection Boucle topcoat that might interest some ($450). I really liked the prints of the flannel pj bottoms! Their is a gray "Joy" tee with white and gold that will probably be popular. The Merino belted wool cardigan looks promising and is offered in some nice colors. I've never tried there shearling slippers but there is a really cute plaid print. I saw the elephant print and it is very striking. The sales associate was saying that one of her co-workers bought the crewcuts skirt since it has an elastic waist. I imagine you'd have to be pretty petite for that to work though. I think my favorite things are the mens cashmere buffalo check scarf and the Vans sneakers. They are offered in suede and there is a lot of fun colors. Sorry to write a book. Hope this helps some!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067521080891421697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-37795674041888459612014-11-10T16:12:17.264-05:002014-11-10T16:12:17.264-05:00My concept store is GSP. I don't know if MKMV ...My concept store is GSP. I don't know if MKMV works there. If so, I've never seen her! Maybe she rotates around the stores or something.<br /><br />Anyway, in regards to the "concept store" debate, yes, I do consider GSP to be a concept store. They get items in very early and often have pieces that don't hit regular retail stores. It's close proximity to Manhattan, and usually they're on par with the Madison Ave store offerings.<br /><br />This is just my two cents. I have no hidden agenda with J.Crew. I work in medicine, and I'm just a fellow aficionada :) I think there are some cute pieces from the holiday collection. The buffalo check pullover was in their store 2 months ago on a mannequin. It did sell out everywhere.<br /><br />Heather<br /><a href="http://partialtopink.com" rel="nofollow">Partial to Pink</a>Heather Carmichael (Partial to Pink)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14034364135453921638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-70830360141164559002014-11-10T15:43:58.036-05:002014-11-10T15:43:58.036-05:00Sorry if I wasn't clear. I'm from jersey s...Sorry if I wasn't clear. I'm from jersey so everything is a mall or plaza. I agree that I have no clue why it's called a concept store either. Robyn https://www.blogger.com/profile/11687200956522061752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76120548825884508102014-11-10T15:21:45.153-05:002014-11-10T15:21:45.153-05:00Um, Garden State Plaza is the name of the mall. Th...Um, Garden State Plaza is the name of the mall. The store is just another J.Crew mall store, albeit largish, except that it gets new merchandise earlier than a lot of other stores. The SAs all call themselves stylists. As best I can tell, the <i> concept</i> part is, if not imaginary, then wishful thinking. I would not consider this the Colette of Northern New Jersey. However the good news is that there is still no sales tax on clothing in New Jersey.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-69328069437750558582014-11-10T14:45:15.906-05:002014-11-10T14:45:15.906-05:00It's a concept store that's rather huge in...It's a concept store that's rather huge in Paramus, NJ about 20 miles from NYC. It's called Garden State Plaza.Robyn https://www.blogger.com/profile/11687200956522061752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41245557325438302702014-11-10T14:38:51.430-05:002014-11-10T14:38:51.430-05:00Sorry.....GSP........where or what is it ???Sorry.....GSP........where or what is it ???Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26876682606317224602014-11-10T14:11:43.721-05:002014-11-10T14:11:43.721-05:00how do we know she works for J Crew ?how do we know she works for J Crew ?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76006475413681875642014-11-10T14:08:59.420-05:002014-11-10T14:08:59.420-05:00I pre-ordered and received the skirt in the elepha...I pre-ordered and received the skirt in the elephant print. It is gorgeous.<br /><br />I ordered the larger of my 2 sizes to get some more length, and found that it runs a bit big. I doubt I will keep it at regular price, although the print is fantastic. The print doesn't line up on the back seam/side seams (but does on the front flap). <br /><br />I will be ordering the Sophie loafers in this print - and I think I would pay FP for them (I don't remember the last time I bought something at FP - I think it might have been 2010 and it was a white dress shirt for my husband that I had monogrammed).<br /><br />If you want me to email you a pic of the print, you can email me. My email is in my profile.<br /><br />injanuityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05413287688524567294noreply@blogger.com