tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post4193386287233524654..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82162411270436940162011-04-09T01:34:06.030-04:002011-04-09T01:34:06.030-04:00Any reviews on the Carrie Crochet Sweater?Any reviews on the <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?remove_cart_index=0&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441809315&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302024132&nav_type=SEARCH&GENERIC%3C%3Eedit_product_flag=true&bmForm=shopping_cart&bmFormID=1302327109177&bmSubmit=edit_cart_item&bmUID=1302327109177&bmHash=5fca31e6ae658955caa610bda9092d8b9ae5370d" rel="nofollow">Carrie Crochet Sweater</a>?Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835374418733145422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-91891277539743065712011-04-08T21:51:46.949-04:002011-04-08T21:51:46.949-04:00Contuining my tradition of reviewing things that h...Contuining my tradition of reviewing things that have been around for months.... :)<br /><br />The Loxley pumps had popped back in a 7, I waffled for a day and then decided to get them. I thought they might be a little dominatrix looking with the straps, but they're really not! I would have preferred black but could only get the vintage fatigue color, it's a very nice olive but I might actually have them died brown. I thought they would be a return but they looked totally brand new.<br /><br />I also got the curry Jenna cardigan. I was looking for a cardi to go with my Odeon oxfords, I wanted to match the mossy oak color. The mossy oak Dulphine was sold out and it looked like the curry Jenna would be a good match, and it is! It's as perfect as I could hope for. Not exactly a spring/summer item, I'll probably save it for fall.tamara.chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897696857151633520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66132078654340024502011-04-08T20:23:18.864-04:002011-04-08T20:23:18.864-04:00Hi all!
Does anyone own the Milano Gladiator heels...Hi all!<br />Does anyone own the Milano Gladiator heels or seen them IRL? Currently on the hunt for a pair of fabulous red heels and spied these. In the catalog the english saddle color looks a tad red but online they seem more of a rust/brown color...Also currently stalking the Merino Confetti dress in hopes of a decent promo. Has anyone tried a medium or large?(Size 8 measurements but normally purchase 10/12 for a more modest look/fit).Candecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913507120738870946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-9843777290776832442011-04-06T22:06:49.902-04:002011-04-06T22:06:49.902-04:00I see that the Drapey Reve tee is on sale online, ...I see that the Drapey Reve tee is on sale online, and I'm considering getting it. Can anyone comment on the fit and sizing of this tee? <br />Also, is it for sale in the B&Ms? TIA!patmosjdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640097708671866920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-13039022129962945172011-04-06T19:31:21.171-04:002011-04-06T19:31:21.171-04:00The Boardwalk cargo shorts run a bit big IMO. I go...The Boardwalk cargo shorts run a bit big IMO. I got my usual size 4 and they were kinda loose. I'll probably return or exchange them for a 2.<br /><br />Katie Colorblock Cami- Super cute. I got my usual size 0 and it fit well. If you size down you'll get less of the "pregnant" look. But i was happy with it. It's well made and is good for those days when you don't want to wear something skintight. <br /><br />Denim Pencil Skirt- LOVE. I got a 4P so that the length would be right on me. It was a great deal and fits well. Scoop this one up if you get the chance. Totally worth it!<br /><br />Provence Dress- Got a 2 and i love it! Well made, wish it had removable straps and pockets...grab this one, its a real deal!<br /><br />Fumee Dress (24.99)- Interesting piece. It came all kinds of wrinkled so i wasn't loving it at first. It does run big and even though i got a size XS I really could have used an XXS. If you put it on w/o cinching the waist tie you will look like you're wearing a pillowcase. The jersey knit is soft and stretchy. When you tie the dress it starts to look oook. After 10 minutes of playing around with the tie im starting to like it. I'm also keeping it since it was final sale. Just make sure you size DOWN. Oh and it has pockets. <br /><br />Hth!ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599646240703162671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36758131340355187882011-04-06T15:49:00.290-04:002011-04-06T15:49:00.290-04:00My dear hubby just brought me back a "souveni...My dear hubby just brought me back a "souvenir" from his trip to Arizona...a pair of Toothpick Jeans in Bliss Wash! They are $79.99 on the website but marked down to $29.99 in the B&Ms. He got my usual jean size, but I find that they fit a bit smaller than the Matchstick or Slim Boy jean, so I would size up on these. Otherwise they are such cute jeans and the light wash is great for Spring/Summer. Hopefully I can exchange them when we are near a J Crew in a week...I know someone mentioned that if an item ended in .99 that it was final sale and not exchangable? Hopefully that won't be the case! :)BeyondtheBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886971902746192477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-79854377171708652352011-04-06T13:28:26.464-04:002011-04-06T13:28:26.464-04:00Thanks, XOXO. Your review is really helpful. I hav...Thanks, XOXO. Your review is really helpful. I have two of the bling button cardigans from last year and even though I loved them initially, they definitely are not holding up well. One of them has a a couple of snags in the back. I'm not sure how this happened.maryebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-72656495658738756152011-04-06T06:10:27.530-04:002011-04-06T06:10:27.530-04:00Subscribing. :)Subscribing. :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4998266647173820492011-04-06T03:13:55.836-04:002011-04-06T03:13:55.836-04:00Pic of the indigo pea coat in this post. Still reg...Pic of the indigo pea coat <a href="http://www.gigisgoneshopping.com/2011/04/j-crew-indigo-pea-jacket.html" rel="nofollow"><b>in this post</b></a>. Still regular price online, $89.99 in-store.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46460507634225951172011-04-05T23:37:50.093-04:002011-04-05T23:37:50.093-04:00OK....so I've been stalking the website for th...OK....so I've been stalking the website for the double serge skirt popback in bright dahlia for over one month. They now have the summer version in cotton in stores... got my size immediately. Even better as I can wear this year round. So beautiful. Yea!!!!BonnieMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573553424178211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1083644993385108702011-04-05T21:52:07.351-04:002011-04-05T21:52:07.351-04:00Elaine -- I did get the bronzed clay and the "...Elaine -- I did get the bronzed clay and the "dark" navy. As you noted, those color descriptions would only have been accurate (if ever) many washes ago. A more accurate description IMO would be faded orange and faded blue... Still, I liked them... but mostly for the gym and doing stuff with my numerous (actually only three but feels like more) kids. I did not think they were different enough from my old faded hoodies to bother reordering. I do think the apricot will not look so OLD, as it is already a light color... may be worth a try, like you said, with another promo... Hope you had no problems with your return!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-9973396066777730472011-04-05T21:50:48.989-04:002011-04-05T21:50:48.989-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-75769026431500013622011-04-05T21:17:00.627-04:002011-04-05T21:17:00.627-04:00I wonder if the fineline cami in gray that I order...I wonder if the fineline cami in gray that I ordered was sized incorrectly. I ordered my usual 4 and needed a size or two smaller. It absolutely hung on me. I wish the B&Ms had the so I could try another. The fabric and styles is great.kitsmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707879362149921762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56652947184858986632011-04-05T20:03:34.291-04:002011-04-05T20:03:34.291-04:00Anyone have an in-person photo of the fineline cam...Anyone have an in-person photo of the fineline cami? xoxo's review has me tempted...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287604049680294684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-51183820058353154222011-04-05T19:56:49.965-04:002011-04-05T19:56:49.965-04:00The chambray Dorrie skirt was the only thing I was...The chambray Dorrie skirt was the only thing I was really excited about from the last rollout, and it is even better IRL. It is almost identical to the A.P.C. skirt I missed out on last spring. Fits TTS and personally, I think it looks better worn high at the waist (unlike the website photo where it is low at the waist and looks a bit frumpy). I tried a size up worn lower at the waist and it poofed out at the hips in an unflattering way. It is unlined, 100% cotton and machine washable. <br /><br />I also found the shawl collar cardigan in salt (Item 39478) on sale at the B&M for $32 with the Mickey card. (a steal considering reg. price was $110) It is TTS and made of a substantial cotton knit. It has this beachy New England vibe to it. After I got it, I saw it in the May issue of Lucky magazine (in "My Mom, the Style Icon" feature).Jaymiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072950010031042835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77428296022600128322011-04-05T19:53:35.569-04:002011-04-05T19:53:35.569-04:00The Fineline cami in brilliant blue is a really wo...The <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/camis/PRDOVR~38786/38786.jsp" rel="nofollow">Fineline cami</a> in brilliant blue is a really wonderful piece. The color truly is brilliant and just stunning IRL. There is no side zip or back closure, the cami just pulls on easily. The fit is excellent for layering or wearing alone, it's not boxy but not overly fitted either. The armholes don't gape so no bra shows and as it looks online, the neckline is very modest but not too high. My favorite feature is the rich texture of the silk, which is truly divine next to the skin. I am in between sizes for J.Crew tops due to my larger bust so I went with my bigger of two sizes and it was the right choice as there is no pulling across the bust and it fits nice in the body too.<br /><br />My PS said this was selling fairly well and I noticed a couple of colors are sold out in certain sizes. Although it has been out for a while it is not yet marked down. IMO this is a classic piece that I can wear for years, there is nothing trendy to it, like raw edges, ruffles or sequins. I decided to pick it up now in order to get the most wear out of it this summer and I definitely will, I love it.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-64288595471141200122011-04-05T19:37:49.328-04:002011-04-05T19:37:49.328-04:00maryeb, glad you asked as I was going to provide a...maryeb, glad you asked as I was going to provide a review of the <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/cardigans/PRDOVR~35751/35751.jsp" rel="nofollow">Forever Cardigan</a>. <br /><br />I have two of the Spring/Summer Forevers and they fit true to size and there is no tight sleeve problem. The copy mentions lightweight cotton and they really should have said featherweight because I find these to be even thinner than the featherweight cotton bling-button cardis from last summer. It's not a bad thing for a summer sweater but I can't see these lasting "forever". <br /><br />I'm on the tall side and these hit just slightly higher on my hips than shown on the model. Colors are pretty close to what I see on my monitor and are quite lovely, I bought the purple and the melon. When open the buttons droop because they are a bit heavy, you can zoom in on the model shot to see what I mean. I'll likely wear these with most of the buttons done up so I don't mind. The fit is streamlined but not overly tight, which is likely a good thing because these are so thin.<br /><br />If you have any specific questions about them, fire away and I'll answer as best I can.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7480143974124203142011-04-05T19:27:08.204-04:002011-04-05T19:27:08.204-04:00I really like the Mixed Tape cardis too.
I'm ...I really like the Mixed Tape cardis too.<br /><br />I'm thinking of buying the Forever Cardigan in Cotton. I love the colors. Anyone try these?<br />Are they similar to the Mixed tape cardis?maryebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90843374686672892722011-04-05T18:03:40.921-04:002011-04-05T18:03:40.921-04:00silver_lining, I too love the provence and mixed t...silver_lining, I too love the provence and mixed tape cardi! I debated on the Katie colorblock, the color is so stunning but now having read your review, I'll try it on in stores instead. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835374418733145422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47133814059911738652011-04-05T17:45:25.040-04:002011-04-05T17:45:25.040-04:00Silk Sophie blouse (41473) - Love the cut of this,...Silk Sophie blouse (41473) - Love the cut of this, TTS, would be very cute for spring/summer (and maybe even worth FP) if it weren't COMPLETELY SEE THROUGH. I'm pale and you could easily see my skin tone right through it. Argh. <br /><br />Ribbon cami (39311) - See above. TTS, cut in at the arms so your bra straps will show (as well as your whole bra because the top is completely transparent). <br /><br />Katie colorblock cami (36736) - cute top but could've probably sized down. It was generous in the bust and a little volumonous in the tummy area. The straps are a tad long and if I were going to keep it, I'd shorten them. <br /><br />Provence dress (37185) - Very, very cute. I can't believe that this dress has gone down so low in price. Fully lined and feels very substantial. TTS.<br /><br />Perfect-fit mixed-tape cardigan (29176) - A little late to the party but I love these. Feels nice and thick unlike some other *cough* JC knits. Glad to nab the sweet moss color - I'd say it's not as sagey as the website, more of a darker green. Love.silver_lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145331294538875917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82594789103471661712011-04-05T17:40:42.946-04:002011-04-05T17:40:42.946-04:00@mommydearest...
I have the Belmarin pants in dar...@mommydearest...<br /><br />I have the Belmarin pants in dark pewter, size 2. I have noticed that my size 2 corduroy trousers are MUCH tighter than the Belmarin pants. The pants also seem to stretch a bit during the day.<br /><br />The leg is definitely narrower than a trouser leg. It shows quite a bit of my shoes (size 7).redbittersweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174173472205554555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74136904854915537232011-04-05T17:37:04.991-04:002011-04-05T17:37:04.991-04:00oops, meant size 4, not 3. No junior sizing here....oops, meant size 4, not 3. No junior sizing here.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293365514471454831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67870274775458728012011-04-05T17:36:10.587-04:002011-04-05T17:36:10.587-04:00I also received the Maggie trousers. I actually t...I also received the Maggie trousers. I actually think they are tts (I have the new chino capris and the Lollis in a 3, got these in a 4 as well and if anything they are a smidge smaller than the Lollis). Yes, for the original price of $168 it is crazy that they are unlined. However, the fabric is thick enough that the lack of a lining won't bother me, esp. for $40.<br /><br />I also received the Delilah pencil skirt. Very cute, like the ruching. TTS. The fabric is a lightweight cotton. Also crazy at full price, but again I'll take it $59 with the 30% off.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293365514471454831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30443583419828400052011-04-05T16:59:36.904-04:002011-04-05T16:59:36.904-04:00Has anyone gotten a rewards card yet? I just noti...Has anyone gotten a rewards card yet? I just noticed my points balance changed over...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04327470296162668410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66009463124798704432011-04-05T16:40:37.590-04:002011-04-05T16:40:37.590-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michele @ make/dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025674291937936765noreply@blogger.com