Tuesday, December 31, 2013

J.Crew Final Sale {100 New Styles}

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know the following news from this morning.

J.Crew has a nice update to their Final Sale (click here to shop online) section online this morning. Lots of merchandise for everyone.

J.Crew also sent out an email letting us know that 100 new styles were added to the sale section. Yey! Great timing to use with the the additional 40% off all sale items (no min) with promo code SHOPHAPPY. This code expires January 7, 2013. 

Did you check out the Sale section today? Were you able to snag any amazing deals? If so, please share! :)

Happy New Year's Eve! {celebrating with J.Crew?}

Happy New Year J.Crew Aficionadas!

I want to take a moment to wish everyone a wonderful new year! {yey!} I look forward to celebrating the up-coming 2014 J.Crew collections with you all. :)

As usual, this post is to find out what everyone is planning to wear tonight. I know I have mentioned this before, but I also really enjoy these posts. I find it interesting to see how other Aficionadas and Aficionados style certain pieces, providing me wonderful ideas for future outfits. :) So for this post, what we are planning to wear during New Years Eve and/or New Years Day? :)


As for me, I plan on wearing J.Crew's Zig Zag Sequin Tee, Chambray Button-Down Shirt, Pixie Pants, and Lula Glitter Ballet Flats. That or a long sleeve cotton tee, fleece jacket, and J.Crew's signature leggings. I have a sneaky feeling it is going to be the latter. ;)

What are you planning to wear this New Year (Eve or Day)? Are you planning to go "head to toe" J.Crew or parts J.Crew?

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.

So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.

In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)

Monday, December 30, 2013

J.Crew Updates Website {last week} with New Arrivals!

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Kyle (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew had an update to its website (click here to view online) last Friday. Apologies for not creating a dedicated post about it sooner. I think I was soooo disappointed by the return of "Final Sale", that I did not even bother to check out the rest of the site. ;)

There are some new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} It looks like Crewcuts (click here) has been updated, but not the J.Crew Collection (click here). 


The Holiday catalog (click here to view) is still up. However, the latest January catalog is not. "Thanks!" to many of you, including Ina Mack (in this post), who let us that J.Crew posted several images of the newest catalog over at Pinterest (click here to view).


As many of you have noticed and mentioned, this catalog is one of the thinnest (as in, not a lot of pages) we have seen from J.Crew. Plus, the catalog is a little boring.


As far as the new arrivals goes... Maybe it's just me, but I am not that excited by much this time around. The only thing that caught my eye was the Sperry Top-Sider® for J.Crew Authentic Original Bow Boat Shoes (item 07508; $98.00). However, I own my fair share of Sperry for J.Crew shoes, and can't justify purchasing another pair because of the {totes adorbs} grosgrain ribbon laces. Well.... maybe. ;)  


What items are you most excited about and why? Which items are you surprised (or not surprised) to see? Which items did you hope would be included? Were you expecting a bigger roll-out? Also, did you receive the latest catalog? :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

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).


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

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.


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW 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!

Also, please let us know if your local store was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

Sunday, December 29, 2013

J.Crew Clearance Store After Holiday Sale!

A big "thanks!" to Janice, who let us know that J.Crew is offering 30% Off women's tops & bottoms and 15% off all crewcuts at their Clearance Stores! This offer runs through Tuesday, December 31st.

The location for this shopping event:


J.Crew Clearance Store
1 Clifford Way (off N.C. 191)
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-6475

J.Crew Millrace Clearance Store
25 Millrace Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 316-6324

Congrats to all those in the area!!! :)

Friday, December 27, 2013

J.Crew's Final Sale is Back {boo!}

"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following {not-so-great} news with us.

The Grinch strikes again at J.Crew! :( J.Crew has brought back their dreaded Final Sale (click here to shop online).

As far as promotions goes... J.Crew is still offering to take an additional 40% off sale items with code SHOPHAPPY. This offer now expires January 7, 2014.

I checked out the sale section and I did not notice any significant price decreases. So I could get the same items yesterday, at the same prices, with the option to return. But today, no returning allowed. Ugh.

On a related note, many of you have mentioned that the in store prices for sale items are priced lower (before any promotion applied) than its online counterparts. It definitely is worth a visit to the local store, especially since you can see the merchandise before purchase.

Will you be checking out the Sale section? Are there any items you are hoping to see or to get? Does your local B&M have "40% final sale" as well?

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW 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!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Extended! 30% Off Full Price & 40% Off Sale Items

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following news this morning.

J.Crew is extending their offer to take an additional 30% off full price and 40% off sale items with code GIFTNOW. This offer expires today, December 26, 2013. 

I have definitely purchased my fair share online during this promotion in the last week. Why? Because I just know that the dreaded "Final Sale" is lurking in the shadows. I need to buy now and keep what works, and more importantly, return what does not.

Which leads me to my next question, what do you think the next promotion will look like? Will it be another "an additional x% off final sale?" That is what I am leaning towards. But you never know for sure with our beloved J.Crew! ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this latest promotion? What are your thoughts on this sale? Do you know when "Final Sale" will be back? What are the in-store promotions looking like?

J.Crew Factory: Early Access {30% Off & Free Shipping}

"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following news/email from J.Crew Factory with us.


J.Crew Factory is once again offering a sneak peek at the latest arrivals with prices up to 30% off! They are also throwing in free shipping (no min!). Both these offers are just for today! So check your email to see if you got the invite.

While on this topic of J.Crew Factory, I noticed a few things:
  1. Some of the new arrivals already made it to the regular website. Whoops! I noticed the Factory Intarsia Charley Sweater in Lobster (item 48693), as well as the Factory Printed Tissue Scarf (item 17552), this morning prior to receiving the email. Not a big deal. Thought it was interesting.
  2. There are a few things I would like to get. But should I buy now or wait? I am struggling with this one. I already noticed a few things have sold out. (I know, crazy!) However, J.Crew Factory offered better deals the day after the last few sneak peeks. What are your thoughts on this?
Lastly, Don't forget, they are also offering up to 50% off prices in their regular site, and an additional 25% off clearance items (ending in $0.99) with promo code SALE25. This offer also expires December 26, 2013.

Have you received this email? Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? Any items you are interested in? Should you purchase items during the sneak peek or should you wait? Please share!

Extra 40% Off Madewell Sale Styles!

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following promotion this morning.

Madewell is offering customers to take an extra 40% off all Sale items with promo code SALETIME. The offer expires January 1, 2014. They are also offering free shipping on every order (no min! no code!) until January 1, 2014. The fine print includes:
Offer valid on the purchase of sale items in stores and at madewell.com from December 25, 2013, 12:01am ET through January 1, 2014, 11:59pm ET only. Offer not valid on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. Discount on in-store purchases will be taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code SALETIME in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change.

Free shipping valid on purchases made at madewell.com from December 25, 2013, 12:01am ET through January 1, 2014, 11:59pm ET only. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. Free shipping is applied automatically at checkout. Orders will be shipped to the continental U.S. and P.O. Boxes via economy shipping (6 to 8 business days) and return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Offer valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
I love love love that this promotion is not only 40% off, but includes free shipping! Makes shopping extra enticing!


I am crushing on the The Bow Tie Skimmer (item 09118), that is on sale from $118 to $59.99 (before promotion). Personally, I find Madewell's flats are not as comfortable as J.Crew's flats. However, these are such a darling pair that I might have to get them! ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at Madewell? What Madewell item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

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?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)

"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a positive situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including stellar experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Happy Holidays! {celebrating w/J.Crew?}

First and foremost... Happy Holidays everyone! It's the time of year where we can spend time with our loved ones and enjoy a fantastic meal (& maybe some gifts!) :)

Per JCA tradition, this post is to find out what everyone is going to wear. It's always fun to hear what other Aficionadas and Aficionados plan on wearing (and of course it gives me lots of wonderful ideas for future outfits). :) So for this post, what we are planning to wear for the Holidays? :)

What are you planning to wear this Holiday? Are you planning to go "head to toe" J.Crew or parts J.Crew?

"Looking to VENT" 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.

If you have recently experienced a frustrating situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including poor experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

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.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.

So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.

In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)

Monday, December 23, 2013

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

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).


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

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.


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW 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!

Also, please let us know if your local store was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

Friday, December 20, 2013

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW 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!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

30% Off Full Price Items and NOW... 40% Off Sale Items (free shipping today too!)

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following promotion this morning.

J.Crew is offering an additional 30% off full price and 40% off sale items at J.Crew (both online and in stores) with code GIFTNOW. This offer expires December 25, 2013. The fine print for this offer includes:
**30% discount valid on the purchase of full-price items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com. 40% discount valid on the purchase of sale items at jcrew.com. Offers valid from 12/19/13, 12:01am ET through 12/25/13, 11:59pm ET only. Offers not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Ludlow Shops, Liquor Store, J.Crew Factory stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Offers cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offers. Offers not valid on babies' merchandise, wedding gowns or on select Collection items, men's Ludlow suiting, men's footwear, leather apparel, Wallace & Barnes apparel or third-party branded merchandise. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code GIFTNOW in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offers subject to change.

**Free shipping valid on any purchase made at jcrew.com from 12/15/13, 12:01am ET through 12/19/13, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. Free shipping automatically applied at checkout. Offer valid on orders shipping to the U.S. via economy shipping (6 to 8 business days) and to Canada via standard shipping (4 to 7 business days). Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Terms of offer subject to change.
Love that this promotion is available both online and in stores! Hands down, this is the best promotion we have seen so far!

Will you be taking advantage of this latest promotion? What are your thoughts on this sale? Are you loving the latest arrivals from J.Crew?

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

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?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)

"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a positive situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including stellar experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

"Looking to VENT" 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.

If you have recently experienced a frustrating situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including poor experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

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.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.

So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.

In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)

Monday, December 16, 2013

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

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).


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

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.


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW 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!

Also, please let us know if your local store was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

Friday, December 13, 2013

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW 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!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

J.Crew Expanded Sample Sale This Weekend {Arden, NC}

A big "thanks!" to Janice, who let us know that J.Crew will be hosting another Sample Sale this weekend! Lots of merchandise for men, women, and the kids! Plus, a bit of Madewell stuff will be thrown into the mix.

The dates for this event are as follows:

Saturday, December 14 (from 9AM to 8PM)
Sunday, December 15 (from 10AM to 4 PM)

The location for this shopping event is:

J.Crew Clearance Store
1 Clifford Way (off N.C. 191)
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-6475

If you know any more details of this event (like pricing) and/or planning to attend, please let us know!

Congrats to all those in the area!!! :)

Thursday, December 12, 2013

J.Crew Sale Continues: 30% Off & Free Shipping


J.Crew sent an email this morning reminding customers they are offering an additional 30% off & free shipping at J.Crew (both online and in stores) with code GIFTNOW. The additional percent offer expires December 24, 2013 (and free shipping on any order expires today!)

What else? There are over 400 new styles added to the Sale section (click here to shop online) section online this morning. YEY! Lots of merchandise for everyone (1200+ for Women and 580+ for Men). From the looks of it, things are moving out relatively quickly.


When checking out the items, I noticed the Liberty Pajama Set in Katie Ann Floral (item 07677) which is on promotion from $198 to $158. Still too expensive for me to justify a purchase. However, it is gorgeous!

Incidentally, is it just me or are we all a bit shopped out lately? From the comments, it is starting to feel that way. (I wasn't sure if it was just me and I was just seeing what I related to.) I am still checking out J.Crew, and purchasing a random item or two, but no where near the levels I did a few months ago (or even this time last year). All the promotions have been nice, but nothing I am overly excited about is pulling me in. 

Will you be taking advantage of this latest promotion? What are your thoughts on the new markdowns to sale? Are you still buying as much at J.Crew lately? Share your thoughts!


Quick Poll:  Are you "shopped out" at the Crew?

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

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?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)

"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a positive situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including stellar experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

J.Crew Factory: Deal #6 (50% off & free shipping, plus another 15% off in stores!)

J.Crew Factory is offering customers 12 days of holiday cheer and deals. For day six, they are offering up to 50% off items (prices already adjusted), plus free shipping. To take advantage of this offer online, use promo code 12DAYS. This offer expires today, December 11, 2013. The fine print includes:

*Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. Offer valid on purchases made in J.Crew Factory stores and at jcrewfactory.com from December 11, 2013, 12:01am ET through December 12, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer may be used in combination with one (1) additional and valid promotion. Offer not valid on men's shoes, women's leather apparel, BAGGU(R), Sperry Top-Sider(R), Rainbow(R), Toysmith(TM) or Natural Products Ltd.(TM) merchandise. Offer valid in U.S. and Canada only. Terms subject to change.

**Offer valid on purchases made at jcrewfactory.com from December 11, 2013, 12:01am ET through December 12, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew Factory or J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or purc hase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer can only be used in combination with applicable site-wide discount being offered during the same period. To redeem, enter code 12DAYS in promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Offer is valid on online orders shipping to U.S. via economy shipping (6 to 8 business days) and to Canada via standard shipping (4 to 7 business days). Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Terms subject to change.
There is more! J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 15% off purchases made in Factory stores! Just click on the image above or HERE (which will take you to a larger version of the image) and print it out (so the associate can access the barcode).

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, what items are you interested in?

GiftNow: 30% Off & Free Shipping on Everything (well, almost everything!)

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following this morning.

First off, I can't tell if J.Crew had a small update to its website this morning. I know, I know. That is pretty bad on my end. But at least I do know they are running a new promotion...

J.Crew is offering an additional 30% off & free shipping at J.Crew (both online and in stores) with code GIFTNOW. This offer expires December 24, 2013 (although free shipping expires on the 12th of December). The fine print for this offer includes:
*Offer valid on purchases made in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from December 11, 2013, 12:01am ET through December 24, 2013, 2:59am ET. Offer not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Ludlow Shops, Liquor Store, J.Crew Factory stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offers. Offer not valid on wedding gowns, babies' merchandise, select Collection styles, select leather apparel, select men's footwear, select men's Ludlow suiting, select Wallace & Barnes apparel, select crewcuts outerwear, High Line merchandise or select third-party branded merchandise. In-store discount automatically taken at register. To redeem online, enter code GIFTNOW in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

**Free shipping valid on any purchase made at jcrew.com from December 11, 2013, 12:01am ET through December 12, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. Free shipping automatically applied at checkout. Offer is valid on orders shipping to the U.S. via economy shipping (6 to 8 business days) and to Canada via standard shipping (4 to 7 business days). Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Terms of offer are subject to change. .
This promotion is a slight upgrade from yesterday's promotion- that is good news! :)

Will you be taking advantage of this latest promotion? What are your thoughts on this sale? Are you loving the latest arrivals from J.Crew?