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

I want to take a moment to wish everyone a wonderful new year! {yey!} I look forward to celebrating the up-coming 2015 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? :)

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?

"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 an Extra 40% Off Factory Clearance Items!!!

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

J.Crew Factory is offering customers to take an extra 40% off clearance items with promo code EXTRA40. The offer expires January 6, 2015. The fine print includes:

*40% discount valid on the purchase of clearance items at jcrewfactory.com from December 29, 2014, 12:01am through January 6, 2015, 11:59pm. Offer not valid in J.Crew or J.Crew Factory 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 or used in combination with any other offer. To redeem, enter code EXTRA40 in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. Final sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.

J.Crew makes it no secret that they want to move out merchandise from their Factory's Clearance section! ;) Fortunately, there are lots of goodies nestled in there.The following are my top picks:

Factory Isabelle houndstooth pumps
(item B1094, valued at $138.00 your price $68.99)

Factory elbow-patch Keating boy blazer in houndstooth
(item B1424, valued at $198.00 your price $98.99)

Factory printed tissue scarf
(item 17552, valued at $46.50, select colors $19.99–$23.99)

Factory quilted mini purse
(item B4236, valued at $88.00 your price $44.99)

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

Permission to Splurge Some More at Madewell: 40% Off Sale

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

Madewell is offering customers to take an extra 40% off sale items with promo code EXTRA40. The offer expires January 5, 2015. The fine print includes:

Offer valid on the purchase of sale items at madewell.com from December 29, 2014, 12:01am ET through January 5, 2015, 11:59pm ET. 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 EXTRA40 in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Offer valid in the U.S., Canada and Japan only. Terms of offer are subject to change. Final-sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.

This is a great deal for sale merchandise at Madewell. They already were running this promotion in their brick & mortar (B&M) stores, so it is nice to see they finally brought it over to online as well. Not going to lie, already picked up an item or two. They just make it sooooo easy. ;)

Don't forget that Madewell offers free shipping on any and every order. Happy shopping!

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

Cece is Back at J.Crew! Well, is it?

Many of us were bummed out this year when we heard that J.Crew planned to discontinue the Cece Ballet Flat (refer to January's "J.Crew Dumps Cece for Emma!" post, April's "J.Crew Listens To Customer To Bring Back A Favorite" post). JCAs rejoiced when J.Crew decided to bring back the amazing ballet flats this Fall (refer to August's "J.Crew Realizes Love For Cece {it's coming back!}" and September's "J.Crew's Cece Ballet Flat Now Available {for pre-order}"posts).

J.Crew finally decided to send an email announcing the re-introduction of their Cece Leather Ballet Flats (item 64408; $125.00), as well as the Cece Suede Ballet Flats (item 46198, $125.00), today.

I saw a few pairs at my local store and immediately ran over to them. I didn't have time to try them on, but something looked a little different about them. Nothing major, but slightly different.

A fellow JCA reported that the Cece's are no longer made in Italy. The following is a comparison of their old and new descriptions and sure enough, she was right!

New: We resurrected one of our most popular ballet flats from the J.Crew archives—and for good reason. With a cushioned insole for maximum comfort, a rubber sole for maximum flexibility and an elasticized topline so they hug your feet just so, they feel as good as they look. Suede upper. Elasticized topline. Cushioned insole, slight interior wedge. Rubber sole. Import.

Old: Beautifully styled in sumptuous suede (from Italy, of course). Our designers deliberated over every detail to ensure our ballets are the most comfortable you'll ever wear, adding more padding, removing the shank and finishing them with an arch-hugging wedge. We think they've nailed it. Elasticized topline. Cushioned insole.Italian suede upper. Made in Italy.

I am still thrilled to see that the Cece's have returned at J.Crew. Although I am sad to hear they are no longer made in Italy.

I do hope the quality is the same as their older counterparts and look forward to having them stay around!

Have you purchased (or tried on) the newest version of the Cece flats? Do you find the new Cece's to be the same as its predecessors? 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).

---

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!!! :)

Take an Extra 40% Off Sale

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take an extra 40% off Winter sale items with promo code STYLE2015.  The offer expires January 7, 2015. The fine print includes:

**Offer valid on the purchase of sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from December 27, 2014, 12:01am ET through January 7, 2015, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. 40% discount valid online on sale items marked "Extra 40% off with code STYLE2015." Offer not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, 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. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code STYLE2015 in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Offer valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

This promotion is being offered at both B&M stores and online. Although, it is Final Sale for B&M purchases. As for online, Final Sale hasn't shown up... yet. I don't know when it will happen, but it feels like it will pop up soon. Blah.

Did you check J.Crew today? Were you able to snag any amazing deals? If so, please share! :)

Post Christmas Sales at J.Crew, Factory, & Madewell

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following post-Christmas promotions!

There are new arrivals over at J.Crew! There are some new items 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). J.Crew is reminding customers to take 30% off full-price styles & extra 40% off winter sale styles with promo code HOLIDAYTIME. This offer expires today, December 26, 2014.

J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 30% off clearance items with promo code HAPPYSALE. This offer expires December 28, 2014. They are also offering 30% off on select new arrivals.

Lastly, Madewell is offering an additional 30% off sale styles with promo code FORYOU. This promotion expires December 28, 2014. As always, they offer free shipping on all orders.

Will you be taking advantage of any promotion? Any items you are interested in? If so, please share!

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.

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, enjoy fantastic meals, and share thoughtful gifts!

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 for the Holidays? :)

I am still not sure what I am planning to wear for today and tomorrow. However, I do know I will be sporting the Chateau Parka in Heather Dusk as well as a pair of red Ribbed Glittens from J.Crew. I love both items so much!

What are you planning to wear this Holiday party season? 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! :)

Last Minute Shopping? 30% Off Full Price Styles & Extra 40% Off Sale

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take (1) an extra 30% off most regular priced items as well as (2) an extra 40% off Winter sale items with promo code HOLIDAYTIME.  The offer expires December 26, 2014. The fine print includes:

*30% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items in J.Crew stores from December 22, 2014, through December 24, 2014. 30% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items at jcrew.com from December 22, 2014, 12:01am through December 26, 2014, 11:59pm. 40% discount valid on the purchase of sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from December 22, 2014, 12:01am through December 26, 2014, 11:59pm. In-store discounts as advertised. 30% discount valid online on select full-price items marked "30% off with code HOLIDAYTIME." 40% discount valid online on sale items marked "Extra 40% off with code HOLIDAYTIME." Offers not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, 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 offer. Offers not valid on select men's suiting, Ludlow shoes or swim; women's fine jewelry; select women's jackets or outerwear; select crewcuts, Collection, Garments for Good, wedding or third-party branded merchandise. In-store discounts taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code HOLIDAYTIME in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Offers valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offers are subject to change.

Don't forget, you have one day left for guaranteed holiday delivery with the $10 overnight option!!!

Did you check J.Crew today? Were you able to snag any amazing deals? 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).

---

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!!! :)

Take 30-40% Off at J.Crew {2 days left for holiday delivery!!!}

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

J.Crew is reminding customers to take (1) an extra 30% off most regular and sale priced items as well as (2) an extra 40% off sweaters and more holiday favorites for women, men, girls and boys with promo code GIFTNOW.  The offer expires December 21, 2014.

Don't forget, you have two days left for guaranteed holiday delivery!!!

Did you check J.Crew today? Were you able to snag any amazing deals? If so, please share! :)

New Promotion Over at J.Crew Factory!

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

J.Crew is offering an additional 50% off most prices over at J.Crew Factory! They are also offering an additional 30% off clearance with promo code EXTRA30. This offer expires December 23, 2014.

They are also offering an additional 15% your entire purchase in brick & mortar stores. Yey! This offer expires December 31, 2014. 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?

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!

Factory Flash Sale! 30% Off & Free Shipping {40% Off Clearance!}

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

J.Crew Factory is offering 30% off most items, 40% off clearance items, and free shipping with promotional code TREAT. This offer expires today. 

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, 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.

Just for you: An Exclusive J.Crew Offer. Hurry, 48 hours only!

"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following email/ promotion from J.Crew today.

J.Crew is offering customers 10% off their purchases with a unique (one time) promo code. This offer expires December 18, 2014.

This code is being sent to customer through an email. So double check your email account (and SPAM folder) to see if you got this offer!

It seems like this offer is good on top of the additional 40% off sale and 30% off everything else promotion that is going on now... amazing!!!

What are your thoughts on J.Crew latest email promotion? Did you get the email? Are you planning to use it? If so, please share! :)

J.Crew Sale Got Better: Over 150 New Gift Ideas

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

J.Crew has a nice update to their Sale (click here to shop online) section online this morning. J.Crew also sent out an email letting us know that 150 new styles were added to the sale section. Plus, a lot of items got an additional markdown on the base sale price. Yey!

Don't forget that J.Crew is offering customers (1) an extra 30% off select full priced styles as well as (2) an extra 40% off sale priced items with promo code JINGLE.  The offer expires December 18, 2014.

Did you check out the Sale section today? Were you able to snag any amazing deals? 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.

JCA Community {quote it!}

Silver Lining (in this post):

They should just change the ticker at the top of the screen from "6 days etc for standard shipping" to "6 days etc until Final Sale comes back"!  

Ha ha ha! {sigh} #sotrue

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.

In J.Crew Stores & Online: Extra 40% Off Winter Sale Styles & 30% Off Full-Price Styles

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

J.Crew is offering customers (1) an extra 30% off select full priced styles as well as (2) an extra 40% off sale priced items with promo code JINGLE.  The offer expires December 18, 2014. The fine print includes:

**40% discount valid on the purchase of sale items. 30% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items. Offers valid in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from December 16, 2014, 12:01am through December 18, 2014, 11:59pm. In-store discounts as advertised. 40% discount valid online on sale items marked "Extra 40% off with code JINGLE" and 30% discount valid online on select full-price items marked "30% off with code JINGLE." Offers not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, 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 offer. Offers not valid on select men's suiting, Ludlow shoes or swim; women's fine jewelry; select women's jackets or outerwear; select crewcuts, Collection, Garments for Good, wedding or third-party branded merchandise. In-store discounts automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code JINGLE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Offers valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offers are subject to change.

Don't forget that J.Crew is offering free shipping for a limited time on all orders too!

Just want to say that the recent promotions from J.Crew have been pretty awesome. So excited to see them! :)

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

Permission to Splurge at Madewell: 30% Off Your Entire Order!!!

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

Madewell is offering customers to take an extra 30% off purchases with promo code WRAPITUP. The offer expires December 24, 2014. The fine print includes:

Offer valid in Madewell stores and at madewell.com from December 16, 2014, 12:01am ET through December 24, 2014, 11:59pm ET. 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. Offer not valid on Barbour®, Chimala®, Penfield®, Rachel Comey, Saucony®, Sézane®, Sorel®, Vans® and Woolrich White® merchandise; shearling coats and jackets; The Transport Tote, The Transport Rucksack and The Transport Weekender. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code WRAPITUP in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Offer valid in the U.S., Canada and Japan only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

This is another a-m-a-z-i-n-g deal over at Madewell! Love that it applies to both sale and regular priced merchandise too. I will definitely be stopping in to check out some of their button-down shirts (which are my new favorite go-to this season).

Don't forget that Madewell offers free shipping on any and every order. Happy shopping!

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

Take an Extra 20% Off Factory's Winter Ready Styles

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

J.Crew Factory is offering customers (1) 40-60% off everything and (2) free shipping on all orders of $50+. Plus they are offering an extra 20% off winter-ready styles with promo code FORWINTER. The offer expires December 17, 2014. The fine print includes:

Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. Offer valid from December 16, 2014, 12:01am through December 17, 2014, 11:59pm. Offer not valid in J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer not valid on women's puffer vests; men's suiting, footwear and bags; boys' footwear; or third-party branded merchandise. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

*20% discount valid on the purchase of items featured in the winter-ready styles assortment pages at jcrewfactory.com from December 16, 2014, 12:01am through December 17, 2014, 11:59pm. Offer not valid in J.Crew or J.Crew Factory 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. To redeem, enter code FORWINTER in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

**Free shipping valid at jcrewfactory.com from December 16, 2014, 12:01am through December 17, 2014, 11:59pm on orders of $50 or more before taxes and shipping charges are added. Offer not valid in J.Crew or J.Crew Factory stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. Free shipping will be applied automatically at checkout. Free shipping is valid on orders shipping to the continental U.S. and U.S. P.O. Boxes 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. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

When it comes to Factory, prices are pretty elastic. So double check the sale price to see if you are getting a good deal!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at J.Crew Factory? What item are you hoping to pick up? 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! :)

J.Crew's Jenna Lyons Meets Duchess Kate

A big "thanks!" to traderscoobies, Gina, as well as WellFedFred (in this post) who shared the exciting news about J.Crew's Jenna Lyons meeting Duchess Kate. The following is from Vanity Fair (click here to read in its entirety):

Jenna Lyons Is Psyched That Duchess Kate Wore J. Crew Jeans to Meet Beyoncé
By Josh Duboff
December 9, 2014

After a busy morning, which included a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and the new 1 World Trade Center building, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their way to Gramercy shortly after one P.M. for the Creativity is GREAT reception at private workspace NeueHouse. The couple mingled for about 30 minutes with around 80 different members of the British creative and art industries, including Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Jenna Lyons, while munching on fare including scotch egg bites, pea-soup shooters, and salmon gravlax on cucumber.

...Lyons, the J. Crew creative director, who chatted with Kate briefly during the reception, told us she was elated to have met the Duchess. “My father’s British so I grew up going to England every summer and sometimes for Christmas,” she said. “I will say, it feels very powerful [meeting Kate]. I can imagine for her, she’s just a normal person—but it doesn’t feel like that to me. She’s, in essence, a true version of a princess. She’s lovely, gracious. It was incredibly exciting.”

Lyons said that the two of them talked “for two seconds” about Kate meeting Beyoncé and Jay Z at the Barclays Center last night. When asked if Kate had ever worn J. Crew before, Lyons looked like she might explode with glee. “Believe it or not, I was told she wore J. Crew jeans last night to the game,” she said. “I was so excited. You couldn’t tell, but that’s okay. At least I know that fact.”

Very cool to hear that the Duchess, who has impeccable style, wore J.Crew jeans. How exciting, indeed!

On a different note, what is Jenna wearing?!? The image above (from here) shows her entire outfit. Personally, I think it looks like a hot mess. More importantly though, I want to know what Captain Jean-Luc Picard (aka Patrick Stewart) thinks about her outfit. ;)

What are your thoughts on the article? Agree or disagree with Jenna's choice of outfit? If so, please share! :)

American Express + J.Crew = $25 off $125+

A big "thanks!" to JRSConnifer (in this post) who shared the following news with us:

... there is an American Express promo going on through 12/24/14, spend $125 and get $25 back.

Definitely sign up and register if you have an American Express card! :)

Flash Sale at J.Crew Factory {30-35% off & free shipping!}

"Thanks!" to  many of you, including GigisGoneShopping (in this post), who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 35% off merchandise (for those using J.Crew's credit card) and free shipping (on all orders) with promotional code JOLLYCARD. This offer expires tonight, midnight EST.

For everyone else, J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 30% off and free shipping with promo code JOLLY.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? 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).

---

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. :)