tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post2398995604326869956..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Connecting With Base Through Ads {thoughts?}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-69512575818041629972012-08-11T05:24:03.872-04:002012-08-11T05:24:03.872-04:00Congratulations on the mention, Alexis! It is well...Congratulations on the mention, Alexis! It is well-deserved! :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-50407815877718259352012-08-11T00:13:56.427-04:002012-08-11T00:13:56.427-04:00I wish they would offer at least some styles of su...I wish they would offer at least some styles of suiting pants with lining! For the prices they charge, I expect lining!achttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678401984216070159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-71026788750021748862012-08-10T14:05:50.532-04:002012-08-10T14:05:50.532-04:00Agreed! I am also 5'8" and single. I do...Agreed! I am also 5'8" and single. I don't care if I tower over a guy, but they usually do. Always flats or low heels. Always.:) Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445022664558589540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-78795489429307380772012-08-10T11:31:16.030-04:002012-08-10T11:31:16.030-04:00Suzy- I actually agree with you- no need to go aft...Suzy- I actually agree with you- no need to go after us since they already have us! ;)<br /><br />I also came to the same conclusion after seeing A Cup of Jo get a give-away from J.Crew (J.Crew who rarely works with blogs- but more with other companies like Lucky). They won't work this blog or the blogs on the JCA blog list, maybe because we are too small for them or more likely because they already won us over. So why waste the effort. <br /><br />I do remember the BIRTHDAY code J.Crew offered the blog one year. I was very excited and still am. However, that was the *last* time I ever heard from them. They really have (and want to have) nothing to do with this blog. I understand. But it doesn't mean I can't hope they will one day change their mind. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-8758961295639761182012-08-10T09:31:50.642-04:002012-08-10T09:31:50.642-04:00I see another resident Jool Addict was underwhelme...I see another resident Jool Addict was underwhelmed by the two new necklaces. I totally agree with Rynetta. Just not the right color combos on each of them. That peacock/Phoenix necklace could have been amazing....such a shame.straycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313899825381484936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-65794743113924375792012-08-10T00:30:12.323-04:002012-08-10T00:30:12.323-04:00Rynetta posted the elephant necklace & peacock...Rynetta posted the elephant necklace & peacock necklace <a href="http://bit.ly/P8Q17S" rel="nofollow"><b>in this post</b></a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-45169140873282145972012-08-10T00:28:44.625-04:002012-08-10T00:28:44.625-04:00I just came across it the other day. It was 15% of...I just came across it the other day. It was 15% off to celebrate JCA turning 2. <a href="http://jcrewaficionada.blogspot.com/2010/05/jcrew-celebrates-jcrew-aficionada-blog.html" rel="nofollow"><b>Post is here</b></a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27910470586168048982012-08-10T00:09:47.263-04:002012-08-10T00:09:47.263-04:00Hi Suzy, at one point J.Crew offered a discount co...Hi Suzy, at one point J.Crew offered a discount code for JCAs, it was 15% or something like that and Alexis had a post on it. Long time ago though, surprised I remember, it just popped into my mind reading your comment. Ah, the good old days.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-71583931550806306492012-08-09T23:00:43.145-04:002012-08-09T23:00:43.145-04:00Thanks, straycat.Thanks, straycat.JRSConiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267439414300795711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66913029693445183312012-08-09T21:27:39.645-04:002012-08-09T21:27:39.645-04:00Hey Jool Addicts.....I stopped in the Mothership t...Hey Jool Addicts.....I stopped in the Mothership today and saw two new necklaces. The red and blue Phoenix necklace and a new elephant necklace. Here's my thoughts:<br /><br />Ok...Remember I collect jewelry so I'm a hard sell. I love the color combo of the Phoenix necklace, but the beads are very light weight...felt like plastic and the Phoenix was, well, underwhelming. This thing should be over the top gorgeous with rhinestones and enameling and it really lacked it for me. Blah. At $175.00 I'm passing. <br /><br />The Elephant necklace is a double strand of the same plastic tortoise shell links in the Frog Clasp bracelet. On the side is a gold elephant with a enameled blanket with I think a jool in it. There are some rhinestones on the closure part. IMO the elephant looks cartoonish (my complaint with the elephant bracelet too) not fully developed and really lacking for me. Underwhelmed. $150.00....I'll be passing. I collect vintage jewelry as well as new and I have standards that may be more than other people, these are pretty, but they look cheap to me. Gosh...I'm sounding like a broken record. How many times have I said "cheap" lately in reference to JC? Too many I fear.straycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313899825381484936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62984101386532943892012-08-09T21:18:54.895-04:002012-08-09T21:18:54.895-04:00JRSConifer.....Hi! The blog is "A Key to the...JRSConifer.....Hi! The blog is "A Key to the Armoire". Here's the link: <br /><br />http://www.akeytothearmoire.com/tagged/Latest_Outfits<br /><br />I've been really enjoying going through the gallery and seeing her outfits and reading. What I like about Susana is that she embraces and honors her own personal style. Looking at her pictures I can see that she loves how she looks and she's not just pimping for some new jewelry website or something. No offensive meant, but she doesn't care what's new today...she has a gorgeous collection that is her and it shows when you look at her. I love classic vintage inspired looks so she's my new style icon. I went shopping today and I kept in mind her philosophy and it really helped me to stay clear of buying things just because they were on sale or trendy. I hope you enjoy her site....let me know what you think after you've spend some time there.straycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313899825381484936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85560782215039593792012-08-09T20:54:53.098-04:002012-08-09T20:54:53.098-04:00Alexis,
I don't think J Crew will ever address...Alexis,<br />I don't think J Crew will ever address us (this group). Why should they? We're literally announcing to the world that we are J Crew addicts. Example: Today there is a $300.00 jewelry give away on the "Cup of Jo" blog, sponsored by J Crew. Notice it's not one of our popular bloggers on here - because they are looking to get new 'addicts'. <br /><br />They may be targeting the 25-34 age group in this advertising campaign, but we all know that there are many of us on here much above that 34 age group. Someone else said it in the comments above, but we are buying for our families as well. I taught my daughters how to buy quality, and what to look for, and even they are noticing the decline along with higher prices. So it bothers me to think that this advertising is, what? - looking to pull in some more younger folks, let them give it a try, get their cash for a while until THEY notice the quality issues? <br />It's actually interesting that they acknowledge and publish the name of this blog, where many can now join in our repetitive rants on the quality issues along with higher price points. <br /><br />I think that I am not alone in totally banning "dream" sweater blends and tissue tees that need cami underneath, not just due to sheerness, but because of the tendency to develop holes. Last year, we all saw the itchy blend sweaters, stretching and pilling away on the sale racks. <br /><br />All in all, I find it quite interesting to watch what will develop here. Despite fearless leader's disdain for sales, they must still make quite a profit to be repeating the same things over and over again, with no full-price promos to speak of in almost a year???<br /><br />Let me thank you again, Alexis, for providing this forum where we all help each other navigate the issues, help each other find those great items we do love, and share our love of the Crewlade. Obviously, we're hanging in there! Hope some of our concerns get addressed - (Yes, short waisted dresses, too short hemlines, I'm referring to you!). Thanks Alexis!!!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708653277798146489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11570905826109272202012-08-09T20:09:57.205-04:002012-08-09T20:09:57.205-04:00Thank everyone! :)Thank everyone! :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36590885870419859032012-08-09T19:02:16.007-04:002012-08-09T19:02:16.007-04:00xoxo, LOL!xoxo, LOL!DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62369532663408607472012-08-09T18:28:07.357-04:002012-08-09T18:28:07.357-04:00Straycat, would you share the blog?Straycat, would you share the blog?JRSConiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267439414300795711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-50728934681140240262012-08-09T18:24:08.605-04:002012-08-09T18:24:08.605-04:00Congrats, Alexis, this blog is a mine of informati...Congrats, Alexis, this blog is a mine of information and thanks to you and the JCAs I know what is going on way before J Crew lets me know. I am certainly not the demographic that J Crew is targeting (a month away from 57) but I do love some of their clothes and most new items come from there. That being said, I am much more about quality than quantity and at my age don't want/need to be on the bleeding edge of fashion. I have some wonderful items from many years ago that I blend in and will continue to do that. Like others, I can't imagine many women wanting to try and climb the career ladder in high heels, plunging necklines and thigh high hemlines. Just my 2 cents.JRSConiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267439414300795711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41992488158281376842012-08-09T17:54:23.475-04:002012-08-09T17:54:23.475-04:00Agreed on the demographic question. When I shop i...Agreed on the demographic question. When I shop in stores, I see a lot of women my age (mid-40's). And I spend a boatload of $ at JC on my daughters. I'd bet that (in general) the 40-somethings have more money to spend than the 20-somethings...cousyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321886213526230764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-38323587241998850312012-08-09T14:13:49.046-04:002012-08-09T14:13:49.046-04:00Well done Alexis, congratulations on the mention!
...Well done Alexis, congratulations on the mention!<br /><br />As part of the target demographic I will say that the ad photo above looks like the model is wearing mismatched pajamas. No way would I ever wear something like that. I've been buying less J.Crew recently because a lot of the styling is ridiculous IMO. They need to either back away from the bong or discontinue "come to work drunk Wednesdays". It's downright laughable.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26667197572345764412012-08-09T12:27:30.715-04:002012-08-09T12:27:30.715-04:00Exactly! I do find that I'm talking myself out...Exactly! I do find that I'm talking myself out of most JC purchases lately and trying things from ShopBop and Nordstrom. JC is way behind when it comes to shipping/return policy (though they've taken a small step with the swimwear). Not targeted to the savvy working woman who shops online - as many on this forum have pointed out before.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483166227805129116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62178365437440114912012-08-09T11:54:03.803-04:002012-08-09T11:54:03.803-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.emilybethzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704219604662674050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-22833011757004718502012-08-09T11:49:46.856-04:002012-08-09T11:49:46.856-04:00Amen! I really feel like this new campaign is like...Amen! I really feel like this new campaign is like, "it's quality! trust us!" despite pilling sweaters, self-destructing pencil skirts, and hole-ridden tees.<br />And you bring up something I've been wondering a lot lately: why doesn't J Crew do more mid-heels? I can't wear 3.5-4" heels-- I actually literally cannot walk in heels over 3" tall without getting all Bambi legs. Plus I'm already 5'8" and I don't really like towering over all the men on the subway anyway.emilybethzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704219604662674050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90141171109047409522012-08-09T11:44:27.006-04:002012-08-09T11:44:27.006-04:00Taylor, mine always show up about a week after the...Taylor, mine always show up about a week after they're posted here.emilybethzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704219604662674050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-57940024381276472132012-08-09T11:03:50.886-04:002012-08-09T11:03:50.886-04:00Totally agree with many comments here. I have foun...Totally agree with many comments here. I have found that I'm moving away for the Crewlade and shopping more selectively and for more quality. Ads are ok, but only if they aren't false advertising. If the quality backs up all the talk, fine. We'll see if that happens. If they want to attract more customers with a need for professional clothing than lose the teenage models with messy hair, goofy glasses and dumb poses. I'm following a blog of a beautiful professional women. I admire her strong personal style which isn't swayed by every new "flavor of the month". Not a Celine bag or pair of Karen Walker sunglasses anywhere. How refreshing! That's where I want to get....a closet full of items that say me for a life time. Not for a minute. I'm sure JC will still have a few items I like....the Sterling skirt is coming back in more colors this fall. I'm excited about that. JC needs to do more items like the Sterling Skirt. Classic and timeless.straycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313899825381484936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-10604678467856515212012-08-09T10:43:42.662-04:002012-08-09T10:43:42.662-04:00Interesting article. I had no idea that the South ...Interesting article. I had no idea that the South Street Seaport location was the first J.Crew store. It's a small store, but it's been a long time favorite of mine.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421770730610332217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62979493826681003262012-08-09T10:42:03.688-04:002012-08-09T10:42:03.688-04:00I wonder about the comment on the target demograph...I wonder about the comment on the target demographic age of 25 - 34. Do they not see that this is alienating for anyone outside that range? I see J.Crew clothes as ageless (depending on how they're styled), but I am 41 and have no interest in shopping at stores targeted at kids. Doesn't J.Crew want my business too? <br /><br />Well I guess regardless of who they say they want as their customers, I will still shop there - damn you J.Crew...the love/hate relationship continues.Sineadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755663916585901752noreply@blogger.com