tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post5257261983078309162..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Email: Brighten up in colored denimAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74631101367280330822012-01-25T06:56:42.823-05:002012-01-25T06:56:42.823-05:00J.CrewJD, thanks for the compliment. I work virtu...J.CrewJD, thanks for the compliment. I work virtually with a lot of people and they always think I'm older until we meet face to face. It's probably because I'm so opinionated and bossy. Ha!xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-40781920261550051552012-01-25T06:19:26.692-05:002012-01-25T06:19:26.692-05:00Alexis ...a nice outfit w/grey, blue & red den...Alexis ...a nice outfit w/grey, blue & red denim on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=241155262626720&set=a.130459893696258.31746.126128510796063&type=1&ref=nf" rel="nofollow"><b>on The Working Closet</b></a> on FB.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82381519936977557732012-01-24T23:59:16.844-05:002012-01-24T23:59:16.844-05:00Mcshoppy- I'm glad you analysed that as I can&...Mcshoppy- I'm glad you analysed that as I can't wear the toothpick either and I'm a string bean. I can bear tight thighs, but not tight calves!pathoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136372135790470375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46439759854693851542012-01-24T23:03:55.876-05:002012-01-24T23:03:55.876-05:00HAHAHA well, we all know how I feel about brightly...HAHAHA well, we all know how I feel about brightly-colored pants. And I'm 24! I still think they're just terrible, a trend I can't wait for to disappear. If you're wacky enough to pull them off, go nuts.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585279287655284258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26535215165567926352012-01-24T22:07:09.477-05:002012-01-24T22:07:09.477-05:00Wow, what great conversations in this post! I agr...Wow, what great conversations in this post! I agree that the blue or cobalt colored pants/denim are much easier to pull-off and look good in than the bright ones. I think it is just that blue is really a very neutral color. I love my light blue wool cafe capri pants despite my age and always get many compliments on them. But, you have to feel comfortable or it is just too stressful and not worth it!Sheksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362467778293391112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-22206541905611913892012-01-24T19:20:50.824-05:002012-01-24T19:20:50.824-05:00I love colored denim, but don't have any yet. ...I love colored denim, but don't have any yet. I do have colored pants and capris, but no denim.<br /><br />Alexis, I have styled my red cafe trouser with gray, navy, teal, ivory, and chambray so far. I have a light blue sweater that I like with it, but haven't worn yet.math teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09138745106263001588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-70418080669597816512012-01-24T17:30:11.250-05:002012-01-24T17:30:11.250-05:00Angie's Closet: Thank you so much! I just crea...Angie's Closet: Thank you so much! I just created a new post with the news you shared. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-51234056314320201392012-01-24T16:21:37.877-05:002012-01-24T16:21:37.877-05:00Alexis, I dropped you an email about something goi...Alexis, I dropped you an email about something going on with J.Crew Collection for Spring. Take a look.Angie's Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171563879816062841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67383597184190659302012-01-24T16:10:04.989-05:002012-01-24T16:10:04.989-05:00Thank you SO much everyone for your styling tips o...<b>Thank you SO much everyone for your styling tips on red pants!!!</b> I have literally copied and pasted everyone's comments so I know how to change it up next time I wear them. If only I brought this question up sooner- you guys gave me so many ideas that I did not even think of. THANK YOU!!!<br /><br />Leah: So many great tips!!! Love the chambray shirt and striped sweater combo!!! I will be wearing that tomorrow!!!<br /><br />CCA: Good idea about the leopoard top!<br /><br />Whitney: Amazing list of ideas!!! I also love the look of red pants, white tee and blue blazer. I see other bloggers pull it off without looking nautical or patriotic- so I have to see how they do it. :)<br /><br />WellFedFred: So many great choices!!! I love the grey idea. <br /><br />Di: Love the white button up and brown twill combo. I think that would look really sharp!Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56694336478095527922012-01-24T16:08:04.080-05:002012-01-24T16:08:04.080-05:00xoxo, I had no idea we are the same age. You come ...xoxo, I had no idea we are the same age. You come across so mature and smart and wordly, lol! That is a compliment...<br /><br />JRuby18, if you love them and they look good, then go for it! I think the cobalt is less... loud, because I mean, yes it is bright blue, but jeans are blue too. It isn't quite the same is wearing a neon color. ITA with you there.<br /><br />And I totally am with you on the skinnies + longer top look. It is one of my favorites and it always makes me feel better when I am feeling less than wonderful about my body.J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-38528240211806046722012-01-24T16:03:15.637-05:002012-01-24T16:03:15.637-05:00So, am I too old to wear the cobalt skinnies? I&#...So, am I too old to wear the cobalt skinnies? I'm in my 40's but feel like the cobalt is at least a little more toned down for the trend than say red or neon. I dunno. I wear it w/such subdued neutral tops that I hope it looks cute and not like I'm trying to be younger than I am. I also like the skinny look b/c my tummy is an issue and I always wear a longer top to cover the trouble area, so I think it works for me. *shrugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-44445823004620789722012-01-24T15:46:26.589-05:002012-01-24T15:46:26.589-05:00Cliquot and JCrewJD, ITA! I wear a lot of colorfu...Cliquot and JCrewJD, ITA! I wear a lot of colorful skirts but I just can't do these tight bright pants that hug every curve, whether minis, toothpicks or whatever. I turned 26 last month and I'm in decent shape but I still feel like it is a trend best left for teens and tweens. <br /><br />JMHO. I agree that people should wear what they love and what looks good but when you are wearing something that makes you uncomfortable, that is obvious and unflattering too.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87680705652985344002012-01-24T15:45:48.502-05:002012-01-24T15:45:48.502-05:00I think the green paired with the red sweather is ...I think the green paired with the red sweather is atrocious. As I mention in my post about it here: http://nycandparis.blogspot.com/2012/01/whats-up-with-j-crew-santas-elves.html<br /><br />Santas elves called and they want their clothing back...New York & Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486175850949973376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-60212538940670453052012-01-24T15:23:12.013-05:002012-01-24T15:23:12.013-05:00i prefer my jcrew kelly green matchstick cords fro...i prefer my jcrew kelly green matchstick cords from 2008.tmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794767345499432177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31235704552588962572012-01-24T15:21:16.545-05:002012-01-24T15:21:16.545-05:00I am a BIG fan of the colored denim. I got on the...I am a BIG fan of the colored denim. I got on the trend last year when it started with a raspberry pink and cobalt skinny jeans from ASOS. (By the way, I'm pretty sure they still have them and they are only $50 and awesome!) I have new bright yellow toothpicks from JCrew actually to replace my bright yellow bootcut jeans I got from JCrew in 2008. <br /><br />I'm 33, so I do try to keep the top more conservative, not trendy, so I don't look like I'm trying to be 16. Agree that blacks, grays, camel, navy are good to balance out. Be careful with white, sometime that is almost too much of a contrast in my opinion. Colors in the same family also can work well. <br /><br />That said, I'm a big bright colors person anyway, so it is more natural for me to gravitate toward these. To each her own, right. :)CCShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098955741052365723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1278677700317829892012-01-24T15:07:05.355-05:002012-01-24T15:07:05.355-05:00It's great to hear that they are actually offe...It's great to hear that they are actually offering 50% off sale merchandise now. We all know it should have been done a LONG time ago, so it's nice to see they have finally realized it, too. Perhaps if they would return to higher quality items and lower their starting prices again, they wouldn't end up having so much sale stock to unload.Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76005175820392980092012-01-24T15:04:17.898-05:002012-01-24T15:04:17.898-05:00OT - Just got the February catalog... don't kn...OT - Just got the February catalog... don't know if it is a geographical thing (or my thing) but I'm LOVING the catalog.... even the crewcuts! I could easily drop a few thousand, if I had it :))The shoes, handbags, etc... OH MY! Hoping the quality is on par with the design/color...<br /><br />On topic... I think I am feeling old... I am in my young 40's and do wear colored jeans.. not the way my younger sisters do... I think I guess you wear what you are comfortable in :)Milljcrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411346174891199065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-89035654108210863642012-01-24T14:28:09.281-05:002012-01-24T14:28:09.281-05:00Clicquot, I agree about skirts. I have about 10 br...Clicquot, I agree about skirts. I have about 10 bright skirts and I wear them all the time. In fact, I am wearing a fresh plum skirt today! For some reason, it's just so much easier!J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28001165629986765272012-01-24T14:21:28.829-05:002012-01-24T14:21:28.829-05:00I just do not have the legs for bright, look-at-me...I just do not have the legs for bright, look-at-me skinny pants, as much as I like the look of them. And like JCrewJD, I feel I'm probably a bit too old to pull off that trend. I bought the Yacht Blue Cafe Capris in the fall and have worn them exactly 3 times -- part of the reason is the bright colour just isn't "me". Heck, I still have a pair of terra-cotta coloured Waverly chinos from last spring that I'm still getting used to. <br /><br />Bright skirts are SO much easier to pull off than pants.farmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510967097446525411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-83614505217276837692012-01-24T14:10:34.218-05:002012-01-24T14:10:34.218-05:00Yes, gigiofca--Isn't that great?! I just score...Yes, gigiofca--Isn't that great?! I just scored a down puffer coat for my two year old at Crewcuts, and it was 50 percent off in store. I got it for $34!<br /><br />Also, to chime in again about toothpick/age issue: I sometimes worry that I'm a little old for the colored denim (I'm 40), but I think that if it's the right fit--and styled appropriately--it can really look nice. I don't feel that my colored denim is all that different (in style) than the bistretch wool minnies (which I have in redwood and peacock).Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025726618225440809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35234215710537881412012-01-24T14:07:51.048-05:002012-01-24T14:07:51.048-05:00Oh, was also told sale is shipping out at the end ...Oh, was also told sale is shipping out at the end of the week.<br /><br />What will happen to those sad, shopworn sweaters? <br /><br />Will they be added to the sale section? <br /><br />Will we see the sale section numbers skyrocket? Odd popbacks some will take a chance on, hoping they will ship?<br /><br />As The Crewniverse turns...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87050450992932609052012-01-24T13:50:16.745-05:002012-01-24T13:50:16.745-05:00I weighed 85 lbs soaking wet when this trend was l...I weighed 85 lbs soaking wet when this trend was last in. Looking at you, jr high school! I was still in the girls dept, so no jr denim for me. Now I'm on the higher end of my weight and not feeling skinnies like I did in the past. I ended up w/Not Your Daughters jeans in cobalt & red for $40/ea from Nordstrom. They're fitted, but not skinny and try to hold things in for you.<br /><br />OT..but really on topic because sale is always of interest...called a local store for something and was told it's 50% off the sale section.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32923379057787326442012-01-24T13:41:51.056-05:002012-01-24T13:41:51.056-05:00I've said this in the other post, colored jean...I've said this in the other post, colored jeans look good only on certain body type and you have to style it right to avoid looking cheap/ridiculous. I am just too old for this trend. <br /><br />But I do love the green 5 chino shorts! May have to try it on to decide...jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585682192587451997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49377689534093528922012-01-24T13:28:41.825-05:002012-01-24T13:28:41.825-05:00I like some of the colors but found the JCrew vers...I like some of the colors but found the JCrew version to be very unflattering on me. I have skinny legs and no butt(my issues are eleswhere,lol) and these looked horrible even still. Hats off to you ladies who can pull these off. They are cute. Sigh.MommysShopping Againhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840053817429981385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82201096764838744042012-01-24T12:35:58.266-05:002012-01-24T12:35:58.266-05:00I did try the bright papaya ones on the weekend. T...I did try the bright papaya ones on the weekend. They are much brighter IRL than in the website photo. I will have photos later this week on my blog.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.com