Madewell Instagram Contest: #wellheeled

"Thanks!" to many of you who let us know that Madewell is running a new contest over at Instagram that is worth participating in!

Work your Madewell, then snap and use hashtag #wellheeled and #contest for a chance to win "$2,000 Madewell shopping spree plus everything you need for a perfect day of strolling: two pairs of Madewell boots (your choice), Grado headphones, one year of Spotify Premium, a Mizu water bottle and snacks from Baked.". This contest runs until November 14, 2016. The fine print (there's always fine print!) includes:

To participate you will need to use your Twitter account and/or your Instagram account  (each a “Social Account”) to participate.  Creating either Social Account  is  free  but  is  subject  to  the  applicable   terms   and   conditions   ( http://twitter.com/tos )   or   ( http://instagram.com/about/legal/terms/# ).   Posting on Instagram requires a mobile device and therefore message and data rates may apply. If  entering via a mobile phone using your wireless carrier’s network, standard data charges from your wireless  carrier  may  apply.    Your  account  settings  on  the  Social  Account  you  use  to  enter  must  be  set  to  "unprotected" and/or "public" in order for your Tweets or posts to be viewable by Sponsor.   Tweet or post to Instagram one (1) original photo of your favorite  Madewell  shoes and where you’re walking  in  them,  along  with  the  hashtags  # wellheeled and  #contest  (herein  your  "Submission").   

You  will  automatically receive one (1) contest entry for your eligible Submission. By  posting  your Submission,  you  agree  that  it  conforms  to  the  guidelines,  permissions , and  content  restrictions below and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove your Submission from a gallery and  disqualify you if it believes that it fails to conform.  Permissions :  Entrant  must  have  permission  from  any  recognizable  individuals  who  appear  in  the  Submission to use their names and likenesses in the Submission and to grant the rights set forth herein.  Minors  may  only  be  included  in  the  Submission  if  entrant  is  their  parent  or  legal  guardian.  If  requested,  entrant must be able to provide such permissions or proof in a form acceptable to Sponsor.

To check out Madewell's Instagram account, click here. (To check out the J.Crew Aficionada Instagram account, click here.)

Good luck to all those participating! I really hope a JCA wins it. {Fingers crossed!!}

Are you planning to participate in the Madewell Contest? Have an Instagram account? If so, please share your link in the comments section!

Madewell Instagram Contest: Get Your Every Day Madewell On!

"Thanks!" to many of you who let us know that Madewell is running a new contest over at Instagram that is worth participating in!

Work your Madewell tops, denim, bags, accessories, then snap and use hashtag #everydaymadewell for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree. Three winners will be selected. This contest runs until March 23, 2015. The fine print (there's always fine print!) includes:

BY UPLOADING A PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE (THE "PHOTOGRAPH") TO INSTAGRAM WITH THE HASHTAG #EVERYDAYMADEWELL, YOU GRANT MADEWELL, INC. ("MADEWELL"), ITS AGENTS AND LICENSEES, THE IRREVOCABLE, SUBLICENSEABLE, ROYALTY-FREE RIGHT AND LICENSE TO REPRODUCE, PUBLISH, TRANSMIT, DISTRIBUTE, CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS FROM AND OTHERWISE USE THE PHOTOGRAPH, AS WELL YOUR IMAGE OR LIKENESS AS REFLECTED THEREIN AND YOUR NAME AND/OR BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PHOTOGRAPH, FOR MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS OR OTHER PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES, IN PERPETUITY, THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, IN ALL MEDIA AND FORMATS NOW OR LATER KNOWN OR DEVELOPED, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR COMPENSATION THEREFOR.

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (INCLUDING D.C.), 18 YEARS AND OLDER, WHO DID NOT PURCHASE ANY EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF ENTERING THE CONTEST. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. ENTER CONTEST BY MARCH 23, 2015. TO ENTER AND FOR OFFICIAL RULES AND PRIZE DESCRIPTIONS, VSIT MADEWELL.PROMO.EPRIZE.COM/EVERYDAYMADEWELL.

To check out Madewell's Instagram account, click here. (To check out the J.Crew Aficionada Instagram account, click here.)

Good luck to all those participating! I really hope a JCA wins it. {Fingers crossed!!}

Are you planning to participate in the Madewell Everyday Contest? Have an Instagram account? If so, please share your link in the comments section!

J.Crew Instagram Contest: Get Your Accessory Fix On!

"Thanks!" to GigisGoneShopping (in this post) who let us know that J.Crew is running a new contest over at Instagram that is worth participating in!

Work your J.Crew accessories, snap, and use hashtags #accessoryfix and #jcrewcontest for a chance to win a $1,500 shopping spree. Three winners will be selected. This contest runs until March 23, 2015. The fine print (there's always fine print!) includes:

*No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents age 18 and older in the U.S. (including DC), Canada (excluding Quebec) and the United Kingdom. Void in Quebec and where prohibited. Enter contest by March 23, 2015. Three grand prizes (approximate retail value $1,500 USD) available to be won. For Official Rules and prize descriptions, visit https://jcrew.promo.eprize.com/accessories. Sponsor: J.Crew Group, Inc., 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA. 

By uploading a photographic image (the "photograph") to Instagram with the hashtags #accessoryfix and #jcrewcontest, you grant J.Crew Group, Inc., its agents and licensees, the irrevocable, sublicenseable, royalty-free right and license to reproduce, publish, transmit, distribute, create derivative works from and otherwise use the photograph, as well your image or likeness as reflected therein and your name and/or biographical information in association with the photograph, for marketing, public relations or other promotional purposes, in perpetuity, throughout the world, in all media and formats now or later known or developed, without further notice or compensation therefor..

To check out J.Crew's Instagram account, click here. Yours truly has an Instagram account! To check out the J.Crew Aficionada Instagram account, click here.

Good luck to all those participating! I really hope a JCA wins it. {Fingers crossed!!}

Are you planning to participate in the J.Crew Accessory Contest? Have an Instagram account? If so, please share your link in the comments section!

J.Crew Swim Sweepstakes {win $1500!}

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about J.Crew's most recent sweepstakes. According to J.Crew's Facebook page:

We teamed up with Mr & Mrs Smith to fly one lucky winner + a guest to sunny Saint Lucia for a 5-night stay (plus, a $1,500 J.Crew shopping trip) Pin away: www.jcrew.com/beachplease #beachplease

What do entrants need to do? J.Crew breaks it down:

• STEP ONE: Pin your favorite swim looks below, or use your own brilliant beach inspiration images.
• STEP TWO: Fill out the entry form with all your info (name, email, etc).
• STEP THREE: Sit tight and think sunny thoughts. A winner will be chosen at random.

To enter, click here. This sweepstakes ends May 26, 2014.

Random thought... Did anyone else read the "beach, please" line as "bitch, please!" Because that is totally how I saw and heard it in my head. ;)

Good luck to all the J.Crew Aficionadas! :)

Tote Madewell's Transport Tote (or any bag you love) and Win!

"Thanks!" to GigisGoneShopping (in this post), who let us know thatMadewell is running a new sweepstakes to win a $1,000 Madewell shopping spree. What do you have to do? Pretty simple:

Starting today, upload an image on Instagram of what’s in your bag or where you’re carrying it (you can show a Madewell tote or whatever you carry and love) with hashtag #totewell. The photogs behind our three favorite snaps will each receive a $1,000 gift card.* You have until May 19th, so start snapping.

Once you’ve entered, be sure to follow us on Instagram to keep up with the #totewell action.

To learn more, click here. I like that you can showcase any bag. Although, it kind of feels like they are pushing the Transport Tote from Madewell.

(I actually think Madewell's Transport Tote is pretty awesome. Extremely roomy to carry almost anything and the kitchen sink. So I heard a random tidbit worth sharing... I was at one of my local Madewell's and asked how well the Transport Tote was selling. Turns out they are not selling as well as Madewell would like them too.)

Good luck to all the Madewell Aficionadas! :)

SIDE NOTE: "Thanks!" to many of you, including Cate (in this post), who let us know that Madewell is offering free shipping on all orders. According to their webpage:

We offer free economy shipping everyday, no minimum purchase required. For a limited time, please enjoy free expedited shipping on qualifying orders of $250 and up. 

Not sure how long this offer will run for, but YEY! :)

A Birthday For J.Crew Factory Sweepstakes!

J.Crew Factory is partnering with Jet Blue to offer a new Getaways Sweepstakes in honor of Factory's first year online. 

The grand prize is a a trip for two to any Jet Blue Getaways destination (includes airfare & hotel) and a $2,500 shopping spree. There is also 100,000 (you read that number right!) first prizes which consists of a one-time-use-unique-promo-code good for $100 off a four or more night JetBlue Getaways vacation package (air + hotel). This sweeps ends October 31, 2013. To enter, click here.

Quick note worth mentioning: After signing up, J.Crew will send you an email confirming your entry. Plus, they include a unique-one-time code for free shipping (no min!) on any Factory order. The shipping offer also expires October 31, 2013.

Good luck to all those who enter!

J.Crew Factory Style Sweepstakes

J.Crew Factory is offering a new Style Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a $200 gift card for J.Crew, to 12 lucky winners (1 winner each month for the upcoming year!) This sweepstakes ends February 2014.

Click here to enter. (Or you can do so via J.Crew's Facebook page- find the "Style Sweepstakes" on one of the tabs). Entrants have to provide an email address. 

Good luck to all those who enter!

Win a $2,013 Madewell Shopping Spree...

"Thanks!" to D*ska (in this post), who shared the following news from Madewell.

Madewell is running a new sweepstakes to win a $2,013 Madewell gift card. Imagine all the goodies you can purchase!!! This sweepstakes ends January 3, 2013. To enter, click HERE.

Good luck to all the Madewell Aficionadas! :)

J.Crew Factory Sweepstakes: Enter to Win $250!

J.Crew Factory is teaming up with RueLaLa to offer a new Have-it-all-Holiday Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a $250 gift card for J.Crew, to six lucky winners. This sweepstakes ends November 23, 2012.

Click here to enter via RueLaLa's Facebook page (from there you can find the "Have-it-all-Holiday Sweepstakes" on one of the tabs). Entrants have to "like" both RueLaLa & J.Crew Factory's Facebook pages and provide an email address. 

Good luck to all those who enter!

Sneak Peek: Madewell's Fall 2012 Collection

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Alice, who let us know that Madewell's Fall 2012 Collection is available to preview over at Madewell (click here to check out all 33 looks!)

Even though there are hints of J.Crew-esque items here and there, Madewell is definitely its own brand. First, I love the Flowersketch Peplum Top (in Look 24). Definitely can't wait for that piece! Second, what is up with Woolly Stripe Sweatshirt (in Look 27)?! It totally looks like a sweater Dr. Huxtable wore on the Cosby Show.

Also, Madewell is running a new sweepstakes to win a $1,500 shopping spree. This sweepstakes ends July 23, 2012. To enter, click HERE. For official rules, click here.

What are your thoughts on Madewell's upcoming Fall Collection? Do you like how they styled the pieces at their presentation?

Madewell & Benefit Dreamstakes!

Madewell wants to know how does a trip to San Fransisco, $1,000 to shop, and a benefit cosmetics beauty makeover sound?

Because Madewell is running a new sweepstakes to win a $1,000 Madewell shopping spree and a shopping trip to San Fran! They are also giving away a daily prize of a box o' powder from Benefit Cosmetics!

This sweepstakes ends July 10, 2012. To enter, click HERE. For official rules, click here.

Good luck to all the Madewell Aficionadas! :)

J.Crew & the Man who Dressed America {CNBC special}

Just a reminder that tonight CNBC (click here) is airing their show on "J.Crew and the Man who Dressed America" (10PM and again at 1AM). If you miss either showing, they will be replaying the episode on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 10PM. They share:

With more than 300 stores, nearly $2 billion in sales and even the First Lady as a fan, J.Crew has transformed from a once-flailing, lackluster brand to a fashion force. Leading J.Crew is CEO Millard “Mickey” Drexler, known for his intuitive sense of what the public craves and his ability to lift troubled companies to new heights. Since taking over J.Crew in 2003, Drexler has successfully introduced designer quality clothing for the masses — driving the company’s revenues up 170 percent.

From New York to Italy, anchor David Faber explores the process of conceiving, creating and marketing a new line of clothing. How will J. Crew meet the twin challenges of expansion and a rapidly changing landscape in the Internet age of retail? CNBC takes you inside this growing retailer and explains what’s made the stylish, contemporary brand a success.

We have been hearing a lot about this news piece. (Refer to the "Mickey Explains How J.Crew Gets You {in your heart and your wallet!}", "CNBC Story about Mickey Drexler {another look on catalogs!}", "Meet The Mastermind Behind J.Crew" and "CNBC Story about Mickey Drexler {coming soon!}" posts for more info.) From all the sneak peeks & articles we have seen so far, I am pretty excited about checking this special out. It looks like we will get to see a lot of the inner workings at J.Crew.

Finally, CNBC and Gilt have teamed up to offer a $5,000 shopping spree to celebrate the premiere of this J.Crew special. To enter, click HERE.

Will you be checking out Mickey Drexler's story on CNBC? If the show has already aired, what are your thoughts on the episode? Did you think it did a good job of showcasing J.Crew?

You, Madewell, + Lots of Sweepstakes!

Madewell and LuckyMag are running a new sweepstakes to win a $5,000 Madewell shopping spree and a shopping trip to Los Angeles and Tokyo. This sweepstakes ends March 9, 2012. To enter, click HERE. For official rules, click here.

Note: Be super careful when submitting your info so you do not accidentally order a subscription to Lucky Magazine when you enter! If you did, call LuckyMag (1-800-777-4058) to cancel.

There is also a chance to win 5 favorite Spring looks from Madewell. This monthly sweepstakes ends June 11, 2012. To enter, click HERE. For official rules, click here.

Good luck to all the Madewell Aficionadas! :)

10 Ways to Wear the No. 2 Pencil Skirt {+ $150 Giveaway}

"Thanks!" to Stephanie & Jen from StyleHaul (click here to see their site) who shared their {super cute & clever} video on how to wear J.Crew's No. 2 Pencil Skirt ten different ways.

They are also running a sweepstakes for a $150 J.Crew gift card, a nice gift to pamper yourself this holiday season. Go to facebook.com/stylehaul for a chance to a win and to read the rules.

Good luck to all the JCAs entering!

You, FabSugar, J.Crew + $2,500 Shopping Spree

"Thanks!" to Sue.Bee (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew and FabSugar are running a new sweepstakes to win a $2,500 J.Crew shopping spree. (I believe this ends today.)

To enter, click HERE. For official rules, click here. Some additional information from FabSugar:

It's the holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! Every day for the first 15 days of December, one of the PopSugar Network sites — plus our sister sites PopSugar Shop, Fashionologie, and ShopStyle — will feature a new fabulous giveaway.

For our fifth day of holiday giveaways, you can enter to win a new Winter wardrobe from one of our favorite brands — J.Crew — with a $2,500 J.Crew gift card.

Good luck to all the J.Crew Aficionadas! :)

You, Madewell, Bliss + $2,000 Shopping Spree

Madewell and Bliss are running a new sweepstakes to win a $2,000 Madewell shopping spree and a shopping trip to NYC. This sweepstakes ends December 31, 2011.

To enter, click HERE. For official rules, click here. Fine print includes:

No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (and D.C.) 18 years and older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 12/31/11 at 11:59PM. For official rules, prize description and odds disclosure, visit madewell.com/getaway. Sponsor: J.Crew Group, Inc., 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003.

There is also a daily prize of a Spotted Snowfall Scarf (Item 58266, $65.00) from Madewell. {lovely!}

Good luck to all the Madewell Aficionadas! :)

You, Madewell + a $2,000 shopping spree (enter for a chance to win)

Madewell and Vogue are running a new sweepstakes to win a $2,000 Madewell shopping spree and accessories from the Alexa Chung for Madewell Collection. This sweepstakes ends November 13, 2011.

To enter, click HERE. For official rules, click here. Fine print includes:

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter and for full rules, go to teenvogue.com/contest. Contest begins at 12:01am ET October 10, 2011, and ends at 11:59pm ET November 13, 2011. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States age 13 or older, except employees of Sponsor, their immediate families and those living in the same household. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Void outside the 50 United States and where prohibited. A.R.V. of 1 grand prize: $2,000. A.R.V. of 10 runners-up prizes: $100 each. Sponsor: Condé Nast.

Good luck to all the Madewell Aficionadas! :)

Crewcuts Sweepstakes: Enter to Win $1000!

J.Crew is teaming up with LilSugar and ShopStyle to offer a new Back-to-School Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a $1,000 gift card for J.Crew. There are some first-prizes too, consisting of a $100 J.Crew gift cards. This sweepstakes ends 9/27/11. Click here to enter. Good luck! :)

Your shot at a dream-come-true shopping spree

"Thanks!" to Louise who shared the following sweepstakes from J.Crew.

J.Crew is running a new sweepstakes to win a Toronto shopping trip and a $1,000 shopping spree. Plus, a style consultation with J.Crew's Creative Director Jenna Lyons and Editor in Chief of Flare, Lisa Tant. This sweepstakes ends September 22, 2011.

To enter, click HERE. This sweepstakes ends August 22, 2011. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. For official rules, click here. The fine print is as follows:

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF CANADA (EXCLUDING QUEBEC), 18 YEARS OR OLDER. VOID IN QUEBEC AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 8/22/11. One Grand Prize trip to Toronto available to be won (ARV $3,150 USD). Math skill test question required. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. Odds of winning depend on total number of eligible entries received. For Official Rules, visit http://jcrew.promo.eprize.com/flare/. Sponsor: J.Crew Group, Inc., 770 Broadway Avenue, New York, NY 10003, U.S.A.

Good luck to all the Canadian J.Crew Aficionadas! :)

Win a $2,000 Madewell Shopping Spree...

"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following promotion & code from Madewell.

Madewell and InStyle are running a new sweepstakes to win a Los Angeles shopping trip and a $2,000 Madewell shopping spree. Plus, an invite to Alexa Chung For Madewell launch party. This sweepstakes ends August 10, 2011.

To enter, click HERE. This sweepstakes ends 7/20/10. For official rules, click here.

Madewell is also reminding us about the offer for free shipping (no min! any order!) with YESPLEASE. This offer ends Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Good luck to all the Madewell Aficionadas! :)