tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post4272550324876214520..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Updates Website with New Arrivals! Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28455376106554076382012-11-30T16:15:54.067-05:002012-11-30T16:15:54.067-05:00A few weeks ago, I was looking through the catalog...A few weeks ago, I was looking through the catalog, and at first glance, she looked a lot like Vanessa. I had to do a double take to see that it was this model and not Vanessa. ;)<br /><br />Are you getting your Vanessa fix over at Boden? She is in a lot of the in-house studio shots...dinagideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892195449655319256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-70331020387656180182012-11-30T16:13:11.845-05:002012-11-30T16:13:11.845-05:00Oh, the prices. They hurt me. Even if they go to...Oh, the prices. They hurt me. Even if they go to sale and with 30% off, many of them will be priced right around what they would have been full-priced a few years ago. <br /><br />Add to that the continuing use of non-natural fabrics and I cannot justify any order, even with a great 25% or 30% promo. <br /><br />I might bite on something a bit later this month (there were a few goodies, like the striped tee with the wee little sequined birds), but I can't just jump and buy anymore, must really think hard before deciding what is worth my dollars. <br /><br />Here's another thing, I had been eyeing a beautiful pelican print dress by Paul & Joe over at Net-A-Porter and wasn't sure it would make it to sale, but it did, and I pounced. (http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/310874) For $260, I received a gorgeous, incredibly well-tailored, unique, and special dress that is only a tiny bit more expensive than many dresses from J. Crew. I doubt I will regret this purchase, unlike a few duds that I have made over the past few years with J. Crew. <br /><br />The pelican print, btw, reminds me of a lot of what J. Crew used to create...while it isn't the library print, it has the same whimsy to it. <br /><br />I still love J. Crew, I just can't justify their higher prices when so many other wonderful clothing companies create superior products for near the same amount. dinagideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892195449655319256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-65813506729223160862012-11-30T14:18:36.608-05:002012-11-30T14:18:36.608-05:00I love pears as much as anyone, but I DO NOT want ...I love pears as much as anyone, but I DO NOT want to send a message (subliminally or otherwise) that connects or compares my body to a PEAR!!! Isn't that the dreaded shape that so many of us try to avoid (or at least camoflage)??? And don't even get me started on the angry rhino with his pointy horn...SallyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13460249193277092123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67482706667569830092012-11-30T14:18:19.683-05:002012-11-30T14:18:19.683-05:00This is actually the first rollout where I haven&#...This is actually the first rollout where I haven't found anything that great, I was surprised. I'm kind of glad because I've been drinking way too much crewlade lately, haha. I know some were underwhelmed with the last rollout too, but I really liked the popcorn sweater and funnel neck hoodie, among a few other basic items. Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117654425837209140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35068546524317604842012-11-30T14:14:53.251-05:002012-11-30T14:14:53.251-05:00I just wear a white fitted camisole under all of m...I just wear a white fitted camisole under all of mine. I love both my Factory and retail Tippis, the fit is great and they're so versatile. The retail ones are a little more substantial/less see through but I still love my factory ones and I think they look ok with a cami underneath :) I also like layering them over a chambray button up for winter (the faded chambray popover is amazing). Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117654425837209140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-20541186219960176642012-11-30T14:10:05.770-05:002012-11-30T14:10:05.770-05:00Not sure if you are talking about the Modern Red? ...Not sure if you are talking about the Modern Red? It's sort of an orangey-red and the wool flannel one. If that's the one, the color is stunning but I ended up returning the one I ordered because the fit wasn't quite right on me. It is a bit short and boxy and was very constricting on my shoulders. I ended up getting the J. Crew factory professor blazer instead in the red color (it's more red than the schoolboy but still a bright, vibrant color). The price was better and the fit was way better on me: more stretch/comfort and more fitted/flattering at the waist. That being said, it doesn't have the same amazing details as the schoolboy (the gold buttons, striped lining, and color on the back of the collar). If I found it on FS for a good price, I would probably re-purchase it :)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117654425837209140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33912716679385935502012-11-30T11:37:50.342-05:002012-11-30T11:37:50.342-05:00I am new here but what does everyone where under t...I am new here but what does everyone where under their Tippis? Some of the lighter colors are so see thru that even a tank looks ridiculous. I have to return a few of the Factory ones because I can't figure out how to where them.emilymadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909247489628358787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-25497214253897261732012-11-30T11:00:21.300-05:002012-11-30T11:00:21.300-05:00IMI - There was a 30% off outerwear promo that end...IMI - There was a 30% off outerwear promo that ended when the new tiered promo started. It was an announced promo, fortuntely, and not one of JC's many pricing games. Glad you got a great deal on the peacoat! It's such a pretty color.pretty addictedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066989923452846622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-684292843636536712012-11-30T08:29:37.237-05:002012-11-30T08:29:37.237-05:00Re outerwear you are so right. Glad I bought my Me...Re outerwear you are so right. Glad I bought my Metro coat last year. dagmarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222684053648902100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90736952621414177932012-11-30T01:08:16.410-05:002012-11-30T01:08:16.410-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.JSRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019374356359095038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11863398652985319282012-11-30T00:56:41.842-05:002012-11-30T00:56:41.842-05:00The cover model resembles the beautiful VANESSA!!!...The cover model resembles the beautiful VANESSA!!! Miss her!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284187781367567528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32489527886322361862012-11-30T00:22:17.828-05:002012-11-30T00:22:17.828-05:00If the A-line dress is the same dress that DaniBP ...If the A-line dress is the same dress that DaniBP reviewed on her blog, the "wool with a touch of stretch" means 43% polyester!Hexiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834188332983426624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-88171843707338270442012-11-29T23:53:48.053-05:002012-11-29T23:53:48.053-05:00Sorry, just found out that cashmere tippi stripe i...Sorry, just found out that cashmere tippi stripe is still on sale and unchanged from last night. However, Majestic peacoat in all colors are back to full price except for frosted citrus, all colors were on sale last night but not today. IMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021854120236836665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41873011893608913672012-11-29T23:45:35.970-05:002012-11-29T23:45:35.970-05:00Yes, I ordered it a couple of weeks ago and return...Yes, I ordered it a couple of weeks ago and returned it promptly. <br /><br />I was hoping for the skirt to be full/puffy with nice volume. However, when I tried it on, it was completely flat. Also, the material looked glossy at the site but was dull when I got it. <br /><br />Thinking more about it, perhaps the skirt would look fuller if it has not been packed/laid flat and shipped in boxes. Anyway, since it was not a cheap skirt and it did not wow me, it was an easy decision to return. IMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021854120236836665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77690130430970922522012-11-29T23:41:07.501-05:002012-11-29T23:41:07.501-05:00I looked through the new roll out items and there ...I looked through the new roll out items and there is nothing that caught my eyes. <br /><br />I actually went to B&M a couple of weeks ago and tried on the kitty sweater. I like that the kitty is on the lower right bottom, which is a unique positioning. However, the kitty looks dull with its color and the sweater was just too itchy. <br /><br />One funny thing I like to bring up is I saw the 25%/30% promo last night before bed (I am at West Coast). The website had Majestic peacoats in all colors on promo. I ended up ordering the vintage berry and paid $133 with the promo. However, it seems like the promo was pulled today as it is backed to full price except the frosted citrus color. I also remember many other styles (like the cashmere stripe Tippis and many other coats) were also on sale and they were back to full price today. <br /><br />I am happy with my majestic peacoat in vintage berry at such a good price, though I am unsure if I will ultimately keep it. IMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021854120236836665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86652682094519968812012-11-29T22:12:04.148-05:002012-11-29T22:12:04.148-05:00Aw, thanks, you guys!Aw, thanks, you guys!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430359756472736482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27836393110992635132012-11-29T22:09:43.002-05:002012-11-29T22:09:43.002-05:00Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000157468349240721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1783154368675516182012-11-29T21:32:10.103-05:002012-11-29T21:32:10.103-05:00Also...
* excursion vest in navy XXS & XL (on...Also...<br /><br />* excursion vest in navy XXS & XL (one each) <br />* excursion vest in herringbone...about 6 various sizes <br />* bow necklace (2)<br />* peacock necklace (1 or 2)<br /><br />Walnut Creek 925.943.7664Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-8667203979929218642012-11-29T21:27:21.228-05:002012-11-29T21:27:21.228-05:00..that should be "yet to take my advice".....that should be "yet to take my advice"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49545754018590352542012-11-29T21:26:18.226-05:002012-11-29T21:26:18.226-05:00Oh, I forgot to say that I *do* think we will see ...Oh, I forgot to say that I *do* think we will see some deep store cuts and the in-store prices will be very different than online. Of course I could be totally wrong. It's all a guess. Here are some things I know for sure:<br /><br /><b>In-Store</b><br />* Colorblock shell (silk) $79.99 - papaya only<br />* Invitation clutch in glitter $69.99<br />* Dot print shirt $49.50 promo - I thought this was online, but I don't see it. I think the style # is 26728 but I am TOTALLY going from a hopeful memory. Regular price $78. There are 2 color choices and I couldn't tell you what they are. It's similar to the white button down with black dots that was out early in the fall season. The one that sold out quickly. I want to say one is mint with pink pindots. And for the life of me I can't even guess what the other is. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-61260988010255915632012-11-29T21:18:38.668-05:002012-11-29T21:18:38.668-05:00The in-store & online prices have gotten a lit...The in-store & online prices have gotten a little cozy. Not some of the crazy variances we've seen in recent past. J Crew has yet to take my advance and have a markdown party, ensuring that all sale items have a SALE STICKER with the CORRECT SALE PRICE. Nevertheless, I have kept up as best I can with the <a href="http://bit.ly/W06zm3" rel="nofollow"><b>In-Store Price Guide</b></a>. I put the most recent dates in red so they're easier to find. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-54087730551713161702012-11-29T21:15:36.049-05:002012-11-29T21:15:36.049-05:00OMG why do you guys crack me up so much when the b...OMG why do you guys crack me up so much when the baby is sleeping! That's when I happen to read the total ROFL LOL comments and have to choke back the laughter. Yes, Pathos, we are that bored ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-79403522474638739912012-11-29T20:42:31.163-05:002012-11-29T20:42:31.163-05:00I am new here and was wondering if anyone bought t...I am new here and was wondering if anyone bought the Schoolboy blazer in bright orange (hope I got the color right). Wanted to get your opinions on fit/fabric. I really like the vibrant color, not sure if I should get it, its on FS in B&M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033629212783399232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-45015765252869666712012-11-29T20:02:50.114-05:002012-11-29T20:02:50.114-05:00"Headed to Comic Con..." lol! count me..."Headed to Comic Con..." lol! count me in as another person who is SO sick of these glasses!Latkes and Dim Sumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17764569293654736100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-80594163629010880112012-11-29T19:48:19.797-05:002012-11-29T19:48:19.797-05:00I've just finished uploading the Women's s...I've just finished uploading the Women's section (89 pages & 3-page spread!) of the Holiday catalog to <a href="http://thejcrewarchives.blogspot.com/2012/11/jcrew-holiday-2012-style-guide-catalog.html" rel="nofollow">The J. Crew Archives</a>. I am still working on the rest of the catalog and will have it up shortly.life as a cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470934989215183458noreply@blogger.com