Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Jenna Lyons Explains It All {well, about sequins}

There is a fun video over at PopSugar that features J.Crew's Jenna Lyons. To watch it, click HERE.

She shares some styling tips and a secret talent of hers! There are some nice shots of the models wearing the Fall 2012 collection too.

As for the head to toe prints... All the models look so great with their outfits, but I don't know if I could pull it off.

What are your thoughts on the video? Do you like the outfits Jenna was wearing in the video? Do you agree/disagree with the comments she made?

45 comments:

  1. I haven't watched the video yet. Just here for a sec to post that...

    SHOPNOW is working for 30% off final sale. A reader dropped the info on my blog. Did a mockcheck @ 10:20p PST and it worked for me. Good luck if you're trying to use it. Hope it works & stays active.

    And you know what I'm going to say...avoid disaster: links to irl pics. I will add another thing. I don't like to make predictions because I am often wrong (i.e. about what will sell out quickly or not) -- but some things may be marked down further on Thu and I believe there will be new markdowns. So take your chances about ordering now w/size availability vs seeing if things will be lower in price.

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  2. Credit to JCA Mariana for sharing the code info!!

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  3. Thanks Gigi & Mariana! I wonder if this one was for a specific country again...I don't have the patience to go through them to see. :)

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  4. Thank you Gigi and Mariana! I've updated the Promo-priced items list this morning. There are many new items added this week. You can see the list here. :)

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  5. Ebates is 6% too! Start there! The promo is listed on ebates, too. At least it was this morning.
    Now...I'm off to watch this video...

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  6. It still works! I am debating the Fabiola dress. I tried it and liked it at full price although it's a bit booby. Thanks for the code Gigi!

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    1. Here's a link to the Fabiola in abstract leopard print. HTH

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  7. Nice promo. Too bad final sale is still going on....I would try a couple of things...but having not seen or tried them on...no...

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  8. Thank you Gigi and Mariana for the code! Just placed an order and it worked.

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  9. Desert Flower, the Fabiola is $59 in store and not final sale. It could be worth it to call a store and have it ship it to you, so you can return it if it doesn't work.

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    1. Ema, I called a couple stores in my state and they didn't have it. Can you steer me in the direction of a store that might have it? I could call tomorrow. Thank you!

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  10. Ahhh!! The one day I don't check JCA before checking the J. Crew website, is the day I make a major purchase from FS and now I find out there's a hidden promo code! Must check with CS to see if I can get the price adjusted. I just placed my order a few hours ago!

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  11. I've got some returns to make. I ordered ANOTHER gingham perfect shirt which was not so perfect. Ordered my normal size in the yellow (lemon zest?) and this one was really tight in the arms and the fabric is sheer and thin. What's up with that? So I may look at some of the items I like that are now on final sale and see what I can find. Or I may not. Final Sale makes my head hurt and I usually just avoid it.

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  12. Thanks for the code! Again, I didn't know about it til here. It expires 4/13.

    I bought the Savina studded sandals. Oh, I hope I don't regret! But I have had my on these since they came out. WISH those yellow Vivs were in my size, dangit!

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    1. Can the code be used via the red phone?

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    2. I'm very late regarding the Savina's, but are they comfortable, pathos? True to size? Do they dig into your feet?

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  13. Thank you Gigi! Thank you Mariana! Just re-ordered the Polly popover in Stripe crepe de chine and the Marlice popover plus a promo priced jacket to try for free shipping.

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    1. By-the-by, who else thinks that tongue thing was a little weird?

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  14. just wondering, why are they hiding the % off in the first place?

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  15. Shew...Jenna sure does talk fast! :-P

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  16. Desert Flower, I got Fabiola in store today, I had to size up from my regular size. It's $59 in stores and not FS, they honored my teachers discount also. Great buy for $.

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  17. Gigi and Mariana: huge thanks for the code, I totally came undone today. :)))
    WFF- I am wondering same thing, why the games?

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  18. HELP LADIES

    I bought the Valentina calf hair pumps in 7.5 on final sale and they are snug - more than I like. I have no experience with calf hair - any of you who own them - do they give any with wear?

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    1. I own these and I found that they stretched a fair bit with wear. They started out tighter than my leather Valentinas and are now the same or slightly looser. HTH!

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    2. Oh no! I just ordered these in a size 7.5 too. That's my modern day J. Crew size and the same size that I bought the snakeskin Valentinas. Do you have any other Valentinas to compare? I really do hope these don't run small because the snakeskin fit perfectly.

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    3. D*ska - leather ones fit well at 7.5

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    4. Thanks, EK. I'm going to hold out hope that the 7.5 fits well. Didn't even consider for a second that it might fit differently from the other Valentinas, sigh. Just another day swimming in the crewlade...

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    5. I have the same size in all my Valentinas (two leather pairs and the calf hair) and they all fit well--I think you definitely want the same size in the different varieties.

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  19. App Gal: I thought the same thing - and I'm familiar with NYC fast talking - but she is a speed-talker!! ;D

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  20. Any comments on the Valentina sling backs?

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  21. Thanks for the code--what is it with the hidden codes? I noticed that all colors of the hutton trench trouser got moved to FS. I ordered the color that was still FP last week just to try on, and I'm hoping to save some people from final sale disaster here by saying they were a mess! Really unflattering front pleats, wide legs in thick fabric that doesn't drape, waist fits tight in the larger of my two sizes.

    Has anyone reviewed the fresco floral dress?

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  22. Pathos, I have the Valentina slingbacks in black. Really great shoes - leather sole and lining! I had to go with the larger of my two shoe sizes - I typically wear 7.5 in JC flats, and 8 in the heels, and the size 8 fits better on me. HTH!

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    1. :). I've been surprised by lack of chatter on these as the originals were such a big hit. I want to try but am SO shy with final sale Hmmm.

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    2. I'm guessing the slingbacks are not selling as well because they are not as versatile - the slingback is quite thin, and most of the foot is exposed, so it is best suited to summer wear. For the quality, these shoes are a bargain at the sale price. In case you missed it, Ema reviewed them in the green colour on her blog (link here.

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  23. OT but a PSA. Twice in the past week, I've seen the tillary tote pop up on final sale. I get up at 5:30 EST to exercise (and often browse the JC site while warming up). Last week the blue tillary popped back at $259.99, and this morning the warm sienna popped back at $259.99 - 30% = $181.99. I had it in my shopping cart before reminding myself I didn't need/want it.

    Both times, of course, it was gone within half an hour.

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    1. oh, that does pop up? I have been looking for it but thought they are all gone. Settled with the canvas version instead. May get up extra early tomorrow morning to try my luck. Thanks!

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  24. WOW! Thanks for the code. Got 6 items (have been saving in my shopping cart for weeks ) free ship and tax - $236 - WHAT A BARGAIN!

    items here

    http://www.polyvore.com/its_good_day/set?id=47019881

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  25. For those of you who've been looking, there's a gorgeous pair of printed Liza peeptoes in a size 6.5 (not my size...sad face)

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/J-CREW-LIZA-PATTERNED-PEEP-TOE-/300694751289?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item4602cdc839#ht_1425wt_1114

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  26. This comment reply thing is driving me crazy. I cannot get it to work. I was trying to reply to Ema and Slastena. I called the stores in Arizona (where I live) , none had the Fabiola. Can you give me some stores you've seen it in so I can try them?

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  27. Desert flower, I saw that dress at the 347 Madison Avenue store in NYC. Not sure what sizes are left.

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  28. Desert Flower, try the Park Meadows store, Denver, CO. They had some on Saturday night not sure what sizes. HTH

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