Referencing {FAQ}

Thursday, March 31, 2016

No Joke! Take 20% Off $100+ or 30% Off $200+ at Madewell

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

Madewell is offering customers to take an additional 20% off purchases of $100+ or 30% off purchases of $200+, with promo code NOJOKE. This offer expires April 4, 2016. The fine print includes:
20% discount valid on select purchases of $100.00 to $199.99 before taxes and shipping charges are added. 30% discount valid on select purchases of $200 or more before taxes and shipping charges are added. Offer valid in Madewell stores and at madewell.com from March 31, 2016, 12:01am ET through April 4, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Online discount valid on items marked "up to 30% off with code NOJOKE." Offers not valid 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 leather jackets, suede jackets, all denim pants and shorts,The Transport Tote (styles 53228, B2427 and B6946), The Transport Weekender (styles B6772 and E5196), The Transport Rucksack (style C0930), Rivet & Thread merchandise or select third-party branded merchandise. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code NOJOKE 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 is my favorite kind of promotion as it applies to both regular and sale priced items. I am off to shop!

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

Extra 40% Off J.Crew Factory Clearance

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

J.Crew Factory is offering customers to take an additional 40% off clearance with promo code MUSTSHOP. This offer expires April 2, 2016. The fine print includes:
*Offer valid on the purchase of clearance styles at jcrewfactory.com from March 30, 2016, 12:01am ET through April 2, 2016, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in 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 combined with any other offer. To redeem, enter code MUSTSHOP 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.
Love the additional percent off clearance. A very good deal for most items on sale if you can find it in your size.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? What 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, March 30, 2016

"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, March 29, 2016

Take an Additional 25% to 30% Off at J.Crew

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 25% off select full priced items, and an additional 30-50% off sale, with promo code SHOPNOW. This offer expires April 1, 2016. The fine print includes:
*25% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from March 29, 2016, 12:01am ET through April 1, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked "25% off with code SHOPNOW." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SHOPNOW in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change. 

**30% discount valid on the purchase of sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from March 29, 2016, 12:01am ET through April 1, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code SHOPNOW." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SHOPNOW in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change. 
This promotion looks familiar. ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? 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! :)

Monday, March 28, 2016

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, March 25, 2016

Take An Extra 40% Off Clearance at J.Crew Factory

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

J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 50% off select regular priced merchandise (no code necessary), and an additional 40% off clearance with promotional code EGGSCELLENT. This offer expires March 27, 2016. The fine print includes:

*Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. In-store discount as advertised. Offer valid on purchases made in J.Crew Factory and J.Crew Mercantile stores and at jcrewfactory.com from March 23, 2016, 12:01am ET through March 27, 2016, 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 not valid on Factory Find items. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

**Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. In-store discount as advertised. Offer valid on the purchase of shorts made at J.Crew Factory and J.Crew Mercantile stores and at jcrewfactory.com from March 16, 2016, 12:01am ET through April 12, 2016, 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. In-store discount taken at the register. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

***Offer valid on the purchase of clearance items made at jcrewfactory.com from March 24, 2016, 12:01am ET through March 28, 2016, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in 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 EGGSCELLENT 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.
This is a pretty good promotion. Worth double checking to see if there is anything you are interested in.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? 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!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

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, March 23, 2016

"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, March 22, 2016

Take 25% Off Purchases of $125+ at J.Crew!

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 25% off purchases of $125+ with promo code SHOPMORE. This offer expires March 28, 2016. The fine print includes:

*25% discount valid on the purchase of full-price and sale items marked "25% off $125+ with code SHOPMORE" at jcrew.com from March 22, 2016, 12:01am ET through March 28, 2016, 11:59pm ET. Only valid on purchases of $125 or more before taxes, shipping charges and other applicable discounts are applied. Only items marked "25% off $125+ with code SHOPMORE" are counted toward the $125 threshold. Not valid in J.Crew or J.Crew Factory stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Not valid on all Garments for Good and J.Crew sunglasses; all men's blazers, Harwick bags and polos; select crewcuts items; select men's cashmere, coats, pants, shirts, shorts and suiting items; select women's blazers, cashmere, coats, Collection, fine jewelry, pants, petite, shirts, sweaters and wedding items; and select third-party branded items. To redeem, enter SHOPMORE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms are subject to change. 
This is a pretty nice promotion because more regular priced items are eligible.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? 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! :)

Monday, March 21, 2016

Take an Additional 25% to 30% Off at J.Crew

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 25% off select full priced items, and an additional 30-50% off sale, with promo code NEWNEW. This offer expires March 21, 2016. The fine print includes:
*25% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com on March 21, 2016, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked "25% off with code NEWNEW." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter NEWNEW in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms are subject to change. 

**30% discount valid on the purchase of sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com on March 21, 2016, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code NEWNEW." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter NEWNEW in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms are subject to change. 
Looks a lot like yesterday's promotion, no? ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? What item are you hoping to pick up? 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!!! :)

Sunday, March 20, 2016

In Stores Only: Good Shopping Vibes, With $25

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

J.Crew is offering in store shoppers a $25 gift card for any purchase of $125+. This offer expires March 20, 2016. The fine print includes:
*Offer valid in J.Crew stores from March 17, 2016, through March 20, 2016, on purchases of $125 or more before taxes are added and after any applicable discounts, while supplies last. $25 will be issued in the form of a promotional card which will be subject to the terms and conditions printed on the card. Offer not valid in J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrew.com or 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. Offer automatically applied at register. Offer valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
This is a great offer to get shoppers to come into brick & mortar locations.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

Friday, March 18, 2016

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, March 17, 2016

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, March 16, 2016

Take an Additional 30% Off Sale at J.Crew

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 25% off select full priced items, and an additional 30-50% off sale, with promo code SPRINGSALE. This offer expires March 20, 2016. The fine print includes:
*30% discount valid on the purchase of sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from March 16, 2016, 12:01am ET through March 20, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code SPRINGSALE." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SPRINGSALE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change. 

**25% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from March 16, 2016, 12:01am ET through March 20, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked "25% off with code SPRINGSALE." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SPRINGSALE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change.
This is a decent sale. That pretty much sums it up for me. ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? What item are you hoping to pick up? 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.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Flash Sale at J.Crew Factory {30-40% off & free shipping!}

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

J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 40% off merchandise (prices reflected), an additional 40% off clearance, and free shipping (on all orders) with promotional code SWEET. This offer expires tonight, midnight EST. The fine print includes:

*Prices as marked reflect discount. Offer valid on purchases made at jcrewfactory.com on March 15, 2016, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in 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. Not valid on men's suiting, kids' Everyday Styles Under $25 or Factory Find items. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

**Offer valid on the purchase of clearance items made at jcrewfactory.com on March 15, 2016, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in 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. Free shipping 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. To redeem, enter code SWEET 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.
This is a pretty good promotion. Worth double checking to see if there is anything you are interested in.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

Madewell Updates Website with New Arrivals!

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

Madewell got some new arrivals over at their stores and online (click here to shop online). Plus the latest catalog was shipped out via snail mail yesterday (I got my copy!)

Are there any new arrivals you are interested in? If so, please share! :)

New Arrivals at J.Crew!

"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 149 new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} It looks like Crewcuts (click here) has been updated too.

Promotion Time! J.Crew is reminding customers that they are taking an additional 25% off select regular priced merchandise, and 25-50% off sale, with promo code SHOPMORE. This offer expires today, March 15, 2016.

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? :)

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, March 14, 2016

Take 25% Off at J.Crew (downgrade from yesterday... boo!)

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 25% off select regular priced merchandise, and 25-50% off sale, with promo code SHOPMORE. This offer expires March 15, 2016. The fine print includes:

*25% discount valid on the purchase of select items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from March 14, 2016, 12:01am ET through March 15, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked "25% off with code SHOPMORE" and on sale items marked "Extra 25% off with code SHOPMORE." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Not valid on all Garments for Good and J.Crew sunglasses; all men's blazers, Harwick bags and polos; select crewcuts items; select men's cashmere, pants, shirts, shorts, suiting and Wallace & Barnes items; select women's blazers, cashmere, coats, Collection, fine jewelry, pants, petite, shirts, sweaters and wedding items; and select third-party branded items. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SHOPMORE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change. 
Yesterday's offer was 5% better. So I am going to sit this one out. On a bright note, always happy when J.Crew offers some kind of promotion over nothing. And... it's only for two days. Looking forward to the next promotion. ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? What item are you hoping to pick up? 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!!! :)

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Reset the Clocks, Tthen Shop J.Crew's 23-Hour Sale

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

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 30% off select regular priced merchandise, and 30-50% off sale, with promo code TIMETOSHOP. This offer expires today. The fine print includes:

*30% discount valid on the purchase of select items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com on March 13, 2016, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked "30% off with code TIMETOSHOP" and on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code TIMETOSHOP." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Not valid on all Garments for Good and J.Crew sunglasses; all men's blazers, Harwick bags and polos; select crewcuts items; select men's cashmere, shirts, shorts, suiting and Wallace & Barnes items; select women's blazers, cashmere, coats, Collection, fine jewelry, pants, petite, shirts, sweaters and wedding items; and select third-party branded items. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter TIMETOSHOP in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change.
I appreciate this offer is available in stores too. Definitely worth a peek!

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

Friday, March 11, 2016

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, March 10, 2016

Take an Additional 30% Off Sale at Madewell!

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

Madewell is offering customers to take an additional 30% off sale with promo code SOCLOSE. This offer expires March 10, 2016. The fine print includes:

Offer valid on the purchase of sale items in Madewell stores and at madewell.com from March 10, 2016, 12:01am ET through March 14, 2016, 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. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code SOCLOSE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change. Final sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.
Happy to see they are still offering an additional percent off sale.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? What 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.