This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.
This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent"
posts), where we can share our finds from other
retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew
(like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann
Taylor, and the like.)
This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.
*Offer valid at jcrew.com only. Offer not valid at jcrewfactory.com or at J.Crew retail or Factory stores. Offer valid on Internet orders shipped outside the 50 United States and Canada only. Offer not applicable on In Good Company third-party branded partnerships. Offer does not apply to previous purchases, alterations or the purchase of gift cards. 25% discount applies to online orders before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Orders will be shipped via DHL EXPRESS (4 to 8 business days) and return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Offer valid through Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 11:59pm ET. Savings and free shipping are applied at checkout with code INSIDER. Offer not valid on phone orders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or redeemed for cash. Limit one promotional code per order. Details of offer are subject to change.
This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share
among
yourselves. This post is where you can
mention your items and
outside listing/ auction site (like eBay
and eCrater & the
corresponding user ID).
If
you are stopped
by a J.Crew store this past weekend
to see what's available (if
anything!) in the FALL sale, or to see some new FALL arrivals
{sigh!} in person, maybe you
might be willing to
share that with us in this post. In
particular, if you could share
with us a few of the noteworthy items
that are available, at what
prices, and potential sizes the
store is carrying (as well as the
store location)- that would be
fantastic!
This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items.
Please feel free to
share a J.Crew store location
and/or your outside listing/ auction
site if it matches the requests made
in this post.
*Offer valid in stores and at madewell.com. Offer does not apply to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards. 25% off discount applies to sale styles only. Offer valid through Monday, 10/29/12, 11:59pm ET. Savings are applied at checkout with code YIPPEE. Offer not valid on phone orders. Limit one promotional code per order. Details of offer are subject to change.There are definitely some items worth checking out. Some of their jewelry is cute, like the acorn ring and sheep necklace (which I was too late in getting, already sold out!)
**Previous purchases are not eligible for this discount. Free shipping offer valid on madewell.com orders shipped via regular shipping (3 to 6 business days). Free shipping applies only to online orders of $100 or more before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Free ground shipping is applied automatically at checkout. Offer is valid for a limited time only and is subject to change without notice.
*Offer valid at jcrewfactory.com only. Offer not valid at J.Crew stores, jcrew.com or J.Crew Factory stores. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Offer does not apply to previous purchases or to the purchase of gift cards. 25% off discount applies to items on jcrewfactory.com only. Offer valid through Tuesday, 10/30/12, 11:59pm ET. Savings are applied at checkout with code MOREPLEASE. Offer not valid on phone orders. Limit one promotional code per order. Details of offer are subject to change.This is the type of promotion we usually do not see too often since it applies to both sale and full priced merchandise. Me likes! :)
If
you are stopping
by a J.Crew store this weekend to see
what's available (if
anything!) in the FALL sale, or to see some new FALL/WINTER
arrivals {sigh!} in
person, maybe you might be
willing to share that with us in this
post. In particular, if you could
share with us a few of the
noteworthy items that are available, at
what prices, and potential sizes
the store is carrying (as well
as the store location)- that would be
fantastic!
This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this
post) says it best, "You know, that thing you
bought because you love it and you keep pulling it
out and then putting it away without wearing it?"Nobody like a steal of deal more than I do. Why pay $70 for a tie when it's doubleganger can be had for less than half the price. A tie is a tie is a tie, right? Or is it?
Two very similar ties are the Factory stripe wool tie #24335 with a regular price of $42.50, but marked down to $24.50 compared to the Macartney - striped wool/silk tie #15037 for $69.50. At first glance they both look so very similar that they could almost be the same and with a difference in price of over $40 there must be something different.
And a different there is. The Factory tie is a wool blend with the fabric definitely lacking. While many Factory ties in silk or wool are a great value and look very good, this one falls short. It looks and feels cheap, not very J.Crew, more like J.Phew. I have several Factory ties, both in wool and silk and I've been very pleased. They're not as sharp as the regular ones, but close enough especially when sale prices from the Factory site are factored in. Why buy one for $70 when you can two or three. The Macartney is head and shoulders above its Factory cousin.
The heavier fabric, more solid construction and more expensive look contribute to making this a no brainer. The Macartney kicks the Factory to the curb. No need to go cheap on this one and here's an example where you definitely get what you pay for.
Will I still buy the odd Factory tie, possibly. But the more likely result will be watching the regular site for deals and sales. Macartney will be getting some play with Ludlow and Bowery. Gotta love the names J.Crew; an easy way to remember favorites.
This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.
This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent"
posts), where we can share our finds from other
retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew
(like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann
Taylor, and the like.)
This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.
Tips From a J.Crew Personal Stylist
Posted By Mara Kofoed
August 30th, 2012
I’ve had the opportunity to get to know a woman who was a Personal Stylist at J.Crew in New York. Her name is Marina Dobreva and she is AMAZING. One of the best I’ve seen. (See some of her fashion philosophies here.) Have you guys ever used one of those in-house stylists? I usually have just ignored those services, but one day I got some help from Marina and realized that it really was a great resource. And then later, Marina actually taught a class I organized for a group of women in Brooklyn … so fun!
Here are some of the helpful fashion tips that Marina taught in that class….
For example, take the "Add an Oversized Belt" tip. The post shares, "Marina says she never looks for belt sizes anymore...she just grabs the longest one she can find. It gives you options for tucking it in, looping it around each other, etc." In real life, that extra length looks sloppy. It is just dangling out there, like a limp noodle. (Take a look at the belt again, in this photo HERE.) No, I do not think this will work.
*Offer valid at jcrew.com and J.Crew retail stores on orders shipping to the U.S. and Canada only. Offer is not valid at jcrewfactory.com or J.Crew Factory stores. Offer does not apply to previous purchases or to the purchase of gift cards. 30% off discount applies to sale items at jcrew.com only. Offer valid through Sunday, October 28, 2012, 11:59pm ET. Savings are applied at checkout with code OURTREAT. Offer not valid on phone orders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion. Limit one promotional code per order. Details of offer are subject to change.It is nice to finally see the additional percent off available online as well. (Considering B&M stores have been offering 30% off for the past week.)
This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share
among
yourselves. This post is where you can
mention your items and
outside listing/ auction site (like eBay
and eCrater & the
corresponding user ID).If
you are stopped
by a J.Crew store this past weekend
to see what's available (if
anything!) in the FALL sale, or to see some new FALL arrivals
{sigh!} in person, maybe you
might be willing to
share that with us in this post. In
particular, if you could share
with us a few of the noteworthy items
that are available, at what
prices, and potential sizes the
store is carrying (as well as the
store location)- that would be
fantastic!This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items.
Please feel free to
share a J.Crew store location
and/or your outside listing/ auction
site if it matches the requests made
in this post.If
you are stopping
by a J.Crew store this weekend to see
what's available (if
anything!) in the FALL sale, or to see some new FALL/WINTER
arrivals {sigh!} in
person, maybe you might be
willing to share that with us in this
post. In particular, if you could
share with us a few of the
noteworthy items that are available, at
what prices, and potential sizes
the store is carrying (as well
as the store location)- that would be
fantastic!
Just stopped by b&m today and they have 30% off sale items with new stuff marked down along with the old stuff. There is also a SECRET SALE on in store full price ballet flats-30% off fp. HTH!Sandra also shares that the secret sale should run until Saturday. This is a pretty nice deal on regular-price ballet flats!
As for new arrivals... There is one item I think is adorable. This item of course, is the Frenchie Sweater (Item 28415; $98.00). There is something about that pup! However, I have to admit the body of the bulldog looks weird (like a blob). I am hoping the body looks better in person.
Side Note: I wanted to mention that the Sale Section (click here to shop online) had a nice update this morning for Women (1090+ items) and Men (300+). I know there is no additional percent off, but some items got further reduced and with the free shipping ...well it might make it more enticing to shop! ;)This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this
post) says it best, "You know, that thing you
bought because you love it and you keep pulling it
out and then putting it away without wearing it?"
J.Crew expansion set to open this month
By Eleanor Kennedy
October 02, 2012
Every time someone orders a dress, polo or pair of pants from J.Crew to be shipped directly to them, that order passes through Lynchburg. And that’s a lot of dresses, polos and pants, given the retailer’s growth over the past few years.
In its second quarter earnings report, J.Crew reported revenues of $525.5 million — a 21 percent increase in revenues over the second quarter of 2011. Direct sales, all of which go through the Lynchburg distribution center, were up 16 percent to $134 million.
This month, J.Crew officially will open a $20 million addition to its Lynchburg distribution center to support that growth, a move the company says will bring 170 full-time jobs to the area.
The New York-based retailer employs more than 1,300 people in Lynchburg. J.Crew is in the midst of its annual seasonal hiring push, planning to bring on several hundred employees for the busy holiday season.
Starting Oct. 15, personnel, product and services will move from the company’s Graves Mill location to the distribution center off Enterprise Drive. The Graves Mill site will remain open and continue to house the clearance store and some storage space. But the space freed up by the 155,000-squared-foot addition will allow the company to process returns in the distribution center, the same place orders are stored, packaged and shipped.
The cavernous new building will serve largely as storage space, a sort of “pantry” for the company’s product, said Tony Brown, senior vice president of global supply chain.
Some work already has started in the new section, where shelves reaching from floor to ceiling hold boxes upon boxes of J.Crew clothing. Employees driving carts select products based on customer orders and send them to another section of the building using a conveyer belt. From there, customer-ordered items are routed to the “pick and pack” room, where clothing pieces are placed on a belt of rotating trays, scanned and dropped into the correct shipping station.
The center handles 100 percent of J.Crew’s direct business, meaning, Brown said, “everything that you get from J.Crew that ships direct comes out of Lynchburg.” Bryan David, executive director of the Region 2000 Economic Development Council, said of J.Crew’s investment in the area: “The company certainly has made a commitment for this facility in Lynchburg.”
Brown said much of J.Crew’s recent growth stems from the company’s push to expand internationally. The retailer now sells its products to 103 countries online. Through a partnership with Lane Crawford, a leading specialty store in Asia, J.Crew products now are available in retail stores in Hong Kong and China. “We’re growing pretty strong, especially internationally,” Brown said.
J.Crew’s relationship with Lynchburg began in 1986 when the company built the first section of the distribution center at the Enterprise Drive location. Since then, the company has expanded that facility three times, building additions in 1989, 1994 and this year.
Brown said building on the existing infrastructure in Lynchburg makes it easy for the company to continue expanding. “Now as we build new infrastructure we’re able to grow more,” he said. And, he said, the “dedicated workforce” in Lynchburg makes the city a great location to support that growth. In planning the new addition, Brown said, the company worked closely with Region 2000 to show its dedication to investing in the community. “We have a long commitment to Lynchburg,” Brown said.
This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.
Just got my November Style Guide...like most things J Crew this year, I'm on board with the accessories/shoes...and not much else. What is up with Easter Egg colors for winter?! Lilac and buttercup yellow everywhere, baby pink as well. Thought process may have been "no one else is doing it..."; there is a reason JCrew! Spring will come in it's due time.That review was really great! (Had me laughing, like at the shaking fist of fury over the Chiffon Top being see through.) Of course, now I am curious about the catalog even more. Can't wait to get it in the mail (how do some customers get is so quickly???) to see all the new items.
Few highlights, gorgeous nudish pink Edie grand bag, two tone oxblood fuchsia little Edie, the Fair Isle turtleneck in greens is gorgeous to me, but not $650 gorgeous...J Crew is trying to grow up in the fashion world a little too fast. Lest they forget, when high dollar fashionistas wear J Crew they say, "It's J Crew, can you believe it?!" NOT "It's J Crew (dramatic pause)". This is a brand in transition, and they're doing it rather poorly at the moment.
The green ribbon cord toothpicks are sweet and unique, but your bum must be in summer condition or you may end up looking like one of those lumpy plastic Christmas sacks your parents used when they were too lazy to wrap your toys...odd bits poking out in all directions. A print on a toothpick is NOT forgiving! The vivid jade, more foresty if you ask me, pencil in serge is beautiful...but I am a pencil skirt fiend who cannot be stopped; I could be totally biased and wrong on that skirt. I don't know about any of you, but I find tweed hard to pull off without looking like I'm going for granny chic...yet, the lady jacket in corkscrew pinks is quite the stunner. I could always buy it for my gran this X-Mas and admire it from afar.
The hothouse dress is gorgeous, and if it has the right weight to it, could be a nice score for J Crew in their ever quickening race to the top of the fashion ladder. One note, I wish they would add more interest pieces to their special items such as the hot house dress. I'm sure it has a plain back. I'd like to see a nude mesh center panel with invisible zipper detail to spice it up, nothing low cut, just something else to look at other than the print.
I'd love to see some full skirts from them, the Green Tinsel fabric on their no. 2 pencil would do well on a full skirt. Page 32, why does J Crew pretend the chiffon dot top is not see through...better yet, why did they MAKE IT so see through(shakes fist at sky)???
Moving on to the collection pencil skirt in brushed wool, in chartreuse, with a thigh high slit...I like; however, only chartreuse? J Crew, I realize you are striving to be chic, but give us a color option, and pairing it with a brown lady print sweater??...the model is laughing for a reason. Although, I would totally buy that sweater in ivory or red...again only one color option, and that color is an unfortunate shade of dried mud they beneficently call caramel (eyes roll out of head).
I'm not going to lie, I will buy the polka dot sequin top in both colors (champagne and black), completely versatile and festive. The flame floral jacquard skirt in "dried papaya" (cue second eye roll, they roll farther away)...what to say...it's a digital print, an affordable alternative to the pointelle that is making the rounds at D&G right now...but I can't help to think that with a mix of cotton/nylon/silk, the only silk to be found may be in the washing instruction tag...I wouldn't put it past you J Crew!
The moral of the November Style Guide story is this: For winter, J Crew wants you to douse your self in pastel, wear fair isle at every turn, and always, ALWAYS part your hair down the center!
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