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!

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.

J.Crew Updates Website with New Arrivals!

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Tiffany Rose & JCrewGal (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew had an update to its website (click here to view online).

There are some new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} It looks like Crewcuts (click here) has been updated, as did the J.Crew Collection (click here). The DECEMBER catalog (click here to view) is also available to view. 

Now onto the new arrivals...

J.Crew rolled out a lot of novelty sweaters this time around. The Vintage Holiday Sweater (item 09137; $98.00) caught my eye. I actually think this sweater is absolutely adorable. Just the perfect thing to wear this time of year.

I am intrigued by the Mini-bows sweatshirt (item 09240; $110.00). I can't tell if this top is totally adorbs with all the cute bows or if J.Crew just got carried away with a hot glue gun after a trip to a craft store. I have to see this one in person to make the final call.

So the Collection Cashmere Pajama Set (item 06635) is gorgeous. I can't imagine what it would feel like to slip these on a frosty night... and I never will. Why? Because J.Crew is seriously selling them for $1,200!!! I can't. Just can't.

Even better! J.Crew is offering 30% off every order (no min! both online and in stores!) with promo code HOLIDAY. This offer expires December 1, 2013. The fine print includes:

*Offer valid on purchases made in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from November 27, 2013, 12:01am ET through December 1, 2013, 11:59pm 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 HOLIDAY in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

I am loving this new promotion! J.Crew has offered in the past 25% off all merchandise, but not 30%. So considered me delightfully surprised!

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 today? Also, did you receive the latest catalog? :)

Happy Thanksgiving Day! {celebrating w/ J.Crew}?

First and foremost... Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone! (I know it is a day early, but I am pretty sure we will all be super busy eating celebrating tomorrow.) It's the time of year where we can spend time with our loved ones and enjoy a fantastic meal. It also officially starts the Holiday season. :)

Per JCA tradition, this post is to find out what everyone is going to wear. I find it really interesting to see 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 on Thanksgiving Day? :)

I am planning on wearing an outfit centered around J.Crew's French Hen. Although it is not a turkey, the hen seems whimsical enough to pull off for Thanksgiving!

What are you planning to wear this Thanksgiving Day? 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.

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! :)

Take 25% Off Your J.Crew Order!

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

J.Crew is offering customers a special treat: 25% off. To take advantage of this offer online, use promo code GIFTGIVING. This offer expires November 26, 2013. The fine print includes:

*Offer valid on purchases made at jcrew.com from November 25, 2013, 12:01am ET through November 26, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew or 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 babies' merchandise, wedding gowns, select Ludlow suits, select men's footwear, leather apparel, High Line merchandise, select Collection items or select third-party branded merchandise. To redeem, enter code GETGIFTING 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.

This promotion does not last long as it expires tomorrow. Makes me wonder if J.Crew will be running a constant stream of promotions between now and the end of the year.

Will you be taking advantage of this offer? If so, please share! :)

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).

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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! :)

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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.

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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! :)

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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!!! :)

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!

25% Off at Madewell {48 hours}

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

Madewell is offering customers a special treat: 25% off (select items) and free shipping. To take advantage of this offer online, use promo code UNWRAP25. The 25% offer expires November 22, 2013. The free shipping offer runs through December 24, 2013. The fine print includes:

Offer valid on purchases of Unwrap Early sale styles at madewell.com on November 21, 2013, from 12:01am ET through November 22, 2013, 11:59pm ET only. Offer not valid in Madewell stores 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 offer. To redeem, enter code UNWRAP25 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 November 19, 2013, 12:01am ET through December 24, 2013, 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 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.

This is a great promotion over at Madewell! I can see the holiday promotions are starting early over there and can't wait to see what else they have in store for us.

Will you be taking advantage of this offer? If so, please share! :)

J.Crew Sample Sale in NYC {December 3-8}

"Thanks!" to Candece who let us know that J.Crew is having another sample sale in NYC.

For the event's days/hours:

Tuesday, December 3 (10am - 8pm)
Wednesday, December 4 (10am - 8pm)
Thursday, December 5 (10am - 8pm)
Friday, December 6 (10am - 9pm)
Saturday, December 7 (10am - 9pm)

Sunday, December 8 (12pm - 5pm)

As with all their sample sales, all sales are final. The location for the event featuring Women's, Crewcuts, & Madewell is:

260 Sample Sale
260 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
nr. 29th St.
212-725-5400

Will you be attending this latest sample sale? If you are, please let us know! If you could also share any information (e.g. merchandise selection, quantity, prices), it would be greatly appreciated. :)

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.

J.Crew Clearance Store Black Friday Weekend Sale

"Thanks!" to Janice, who let us know that J.Crew will be running a 25% Off Sale at their Clearance Store!

The location for this shopping event:

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

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

J.Crew's Gift Ideas {do you buy the randoms?}

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Irina, who shared the following news/email from J.Crew awhile back with us. J.Crew has released their Gift Idea list for this holiday season. They choose a variety of items they think will delight customers.

Per usual this time of year, J.Crew offers the random gift items that are not a part of their normal merchandise line. For example, the coffee cup and jewelry tray.

 

This got me wondering... do customers really buy these items? I mean, I do. But only after the holidays, when these items go on super sale. I normally would not even consider J.Crew's random gift items pre-Holiday, for gifts. Not because there is something wrong with them, but just because I don't even have them on my radar. When I think of J.Crew, I think clothing and such.

P.S. Is J.Crew still offering their "Gift Clubs" this year? I looked, but could not see any mention of it on the website. In the past, they would offer Jewelry (of the month), Shoes, and the like. Just curious what this year's version is (if there is one).

What are your thoughts on the randoms? Do you buy them pre-Holiday season for yourself or for others? Do you wait for them to go on sale (like me)?

Quick Poll:  Do you purchase J.Crew's holiday randoms? 

J.Crew Factory: Early Access + 40% Off New Arrivals + Free Shipping

"Thanks!" to many of you, including LizPoms & ShopWithM (in this post), who shared the following news/email from J.Crew Factory with us.

 J.Crew Factory is offering a sneak peek at the latest arrivals with prices up to 40% 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.

Don't forget, they are also offering a stack promo of 10% off purchases of 2 items or more, or 20% off purchases of 3 items or more with promo code EARLYBIRD. This offer also expires September 24, 2013.

Have you received this email? Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? Any items you are interested in? If so, please share!

"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.

J.Crew's Brrr Event: 25% Off Winter Favorites

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

J.Crew is offering customers a special treat: 25% off winter favorites. To take advantage of this offer online, use promo code WINTER. This offer expires November 24, 2013. The fine print includes:

*Offer valid on the purchase of Winter Favorites styles at jcrew.com from November 19, 2013, 12:01am through November 24, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Discount valid on styles found on the Winter Favorites page only. Offer not valid in J.Crew stores, 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 offer. Offer not valid on third-party branded merchandise, babies' merchandise or Wallace & Barnes merchandise. To redeem, enter code WINTER in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

This is an okay promotion. Not as good as the universal 25% off offers we have seen lately.

What kind of promotion do we expect to see post-Thanksgiving? I personally don't know. They usually were the worst- offering maybe a percentage off a category like sweaters. However, we have seen J.Crew pull out some amazing promotions in the past year, so they might really surprise us this time!

Random side note: Apologies for not keeping up with the blog too well. My household came down with a cold bug and its making the rounds. Ugh.

Will you be taking advantage of this offer? If so, please share! :)

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! :)

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).

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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! :)

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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.

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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! :)

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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!!! :)

J.Crew Factory: 40% Off Everything (plus, an extra 10-20% off)

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

J.Crew is offering an additional 40% off over at J.Crew Factory (both online and in stores). Prices are automatically adjusted to reflect the offer. Yey! This offer expires November 24, 2013. The fine print for this offer includes:

*Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. In-store discount automatically applied at the register. Valid on purchases made in J.Crew Factory stores from November 16, 2013, 12:01am ET through November 26, 2013, 11:59pm ET, and at jcrewfactory.com from November 16, 2013, 12:01am ET through November 24, 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, Rainbow® flip-flops, Toysmith™ and Natural Products Ltd.™ merchandise. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Offer subject to change.

They are also offering a stack promo of 10% off purchases of 2 items or more, or 20% off purchases of 3 items or more with promo code EARLYBIRD. This offer also expires September 24, 2013. The fine print for this offer includes:

**Offer valid on purchases made in J.Crew Factory stores & at jcrewfactory.com from 11/16/13 - 11/24/13. Not valid in J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or purchase of gift cards & cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer may be used in combination with the 40% off discount valid during the same time period and is not valid with any other offer. To redeem online, enter code EARLYBIRD in promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Offer not valid on men's shoes, women's leather apparel, Baggu, Rainbow (R) flip-flops, Toysmith (TM) & Natural Products Ltd. (TM) merchandise. Offer valid in U.S. & Can

Love that these promotions can be stacked... Not a bad deal for Factory, not bad at all! Plus, this promotion is available online and brick & mortar (B&M) stores.

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

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!

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.

J.Crew Updates Website with New Arrivals!

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know that J.Crew had an update to its website (click here to view online).

There are some new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} It looks like Crewcuts (click here) has been updated, as did the J.Crew Collection (click here).

The NOVEMBER catalog (click here to view) is now available to view. However, the latest DECEMBER catalog is not. (Check your mailbox as it is being sent via snail mail to customers!)

I am off to check out the new arrivals now! :)

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 today? Also, did you receive the latest catalog? :)  

Extra 40% Off Sale (plus free shipping for today!}

"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following email & news from J.Crew.

J.Crew is offering customers to take 40% off all sale items (no min) with promo code STYLETIME. The offer expires November 18, 2013. J.Crew is also offering free shipping on all orders placed today. The fine print includes:

*Offer valid on the purchase of sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from November 13, 2013, 12:01am ET through November 18, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Discount 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. To redeem online, enter code STYLETIME 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 on November 13, 2013, from 12:01am ET through 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.

J.Crew brought back the deeper discount online for the sale section. There is a crazy amount of merchandise available with over 1,880+ items for Women, and 640+ for Men- so hopefully things will get moving. Lots of pop-backs too.

However, I notice a lot of the items have not been further marked down. For example, the Linen Tippi Whale Sweater has been at the same price for a really long time. I was able to get the same deal as today, months ago.

Will you be checking out the Sale section? Are there any items you are hoping to see or to get?

"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.

Jenna Lyons' 10 Commandments

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Saori, as well as sandripera (in this post) who let us know about the following article from the Guardian (click here to read in its entirety):

J Crew in London: Jenna Lyons' 10 commandments
US chain J Crew opens its first London store this week. To mark the occasion, creative director Jenna Lyons shares her top 10 style rules with us

1. Don't divide your wardrobe into smart and casual, but mix them up— "For example, if you have one of our flip-hem wool skirts, you can wear it smart and flirty with a blazer and shirt and jewels and a heel. But you can also wear it dressed down, with an oversized sweatshirt and New Balance trainers."

2. Trend is a dirty word to me"What I care about are changes in proportion.— When it feels like pants are getting skinnier, or waistbands are moving a little higher, that matters to me. But we're not about clothes you buy because they're on trend, we're about beautiful pieces you buy because you want to wear them every day."

3. Freshening up your look doesn't always have to be about buying something new—"We might have a sweater on sale for six months, and we'll shoot it in six different ways for the catalogue, which comes out monthly. It's a challenge, but that's where the fun is. We're all about suggesting new ways to wear the clothes you have."

4. Party dressing should never be head-to-toe shine and sparkle—"If you're wearing a jewelled top, then maybe wear it with a menswear trouser and a loafer. Things that play off each other, instead of matching up, create a fun mood."

5. Details matter—"I'm obsessed with our double-faced cashmere grey T-shirt, which has a lime green lining. That little glimpse is such a great surprise."

6. Mix colours in your jewellery, as well as your clothes—"Try a stack of bracelets on each wrist, and rings on both hands, in a mix of yellow and rose- gold."

7. Don't feel you have to wear a quirky look every day—"Sometimes you are in the mood for a white shirt – that's fine. You can totally default to a pair of black or navy pants. That's always allowed!"

8. A masculine element will make any outfit more chic—"Menswear is at the heart of everything we do at J Crew. Even if it's a very fancy, feminine piece, like a jewelled T-shirt, if you drill down you'll find a tailored shape at its root."

9. Don't ignore all those fabulous neon orange and moss-green pieces because you are not confident with colour—"Colour isn't easy for anyone. It's not easy for me! It's a challenge. It feels good to embrace a challenge."

10. You can't go wrong with cashmere—"A pair of cashmere socks might not be original, but it's always a great Christmas gift, because nobody buys themselves cashmere socks."

What are your thoughts on Jenna's advice for style? Do you agree or disagree with her suggestions? Do you think J.Crew follows her style guide advice? What would advice would make it to your top 10?

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.

Last Day to Take 25% Off Purchases of $100+

J.Crew is reminding customers that today is the last day they are offering 25% off purchases of $100+ with promotional code GOSHOP.

This is a pretty great promotion, especially if you shopped in stores (where you could get it stacked with the 30% off sale merchandise).

Of course, I am now wondering what the next promotion will be. ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? Do you know what the next promo with be? If so, please share!

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! :)

JCA Community {quote it!}

Suzy (in this post):

This is off-topic, but relates to J Crew. There is a posting on Thought Catalog called "21 Signs You're Destined To Be a Soccer Mom" and number 1 reads:

1. There is a feeling you get when you set foot in a JCrew, and it’s a feeling incomparable to anything else in your life. It’s a sort of spiritual certainty, accompanied by a buzzing excitement and a sudden, overwhelming urge to spend the next 45 minutes trying on enamel bangles and touching sweaters. It is your Happy Place.

You can read the full article here:
http://thoughtcatalog.com/chelsea-fagan/2013/11/21-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-soccer-mom/

Silver Lining (in this post):

There seems to be a cycle:
1. New arrivals! Weeeeeeeeee!
2. Reality sets in when new arrivals are reviewed (for better or for worse).
3. Sale section is updated with new markdowns! Weeeeeeeee!
4. Sale section starts to feel tired.
5. Additional % off! Weeeeeeeeee!
6. How long is that stuff going to be in the sale section?!
7. New arrivals! Weeeeeeeeeee!

We're kind of at #6 right now.

HA! So true on both accounts!!! I love walking into J.Crew. There is something about the store that makes me linger and touch the merchandise.

With that said, I am going through a down period with J.Crew. I am not buying that much right now. I feel like I own everything I want, and there is not much left that I need. Even though the new arrivals look pretty, I am just not swooning over any pieces like I use to. I am sure that feeling will turn around in January! ;)