tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post5461887117281613501..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew's March Catalog: Behind the Muse {w/Jenna}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48936940160826783172010-03-02T23:47:00.477-05:002010-03-02T23:47:00.477-05:00celerie brule.... it's a salad! it's a des...celerie brule.... it's a salad! it's a desert! Seriously, I like catalogs with themes and I am more likely to read them over and develop more of an interest in the items.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823118794294237278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7855131800589154892010-03-02T21:29:55.303-05:002010-03-02T21:29:55.303-05:00Linda, you're the best. Thank you for posting ...Linda, you're the best. Thank you for posting and giving us so many wonderful things to read.<br /><br />HermesCrew made me laugh out loud and startle the cat. Hilarious -- though I secretly like the romper. <br /><br />I'm reconsidering Talbots. Today, was the first time I shopped there. I remarked to the SA that the clothes look a like JC. Apparently, their top creative person came from JC two years ago. <br /><br />I admit to having a girl crush on Amanda Brooks. I read her "I heart your style" book and it's one of my favorite style books.Netdevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511681250084842045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-88452650433669829172010-03-02T20:57:41.541-05:002010-03-02T20:57:41.541-05:00Just got the catalog in the mail. Okay a just thre...Just got the catalog in the mail. Okay a just threw up the crew-lade. That's it, I'm done. I hate what Jcrew has become. Seriously Jenna, a romper! A one piece jumpsuit! Are you freakin' kidding me!?!?!?! I'm breaking up with you Jcrew. We are done! Do not call, do not write and I will not give you a second glance at the mall or online. Yes I can live without you. Your not the same. You've evolved in a horrible "high-fashion" wannabe way. Stop trying to lure me in with you final sales, and 1 or 2 classic preppy pieces--I already own a closet full. You and me are DONE! For real this time! Oh and you FALL APART, and your thin, and become holey. Yeah I said it, your CHEAP! You've lead me on for 2 years now, and I can't take it anymore! Nice Knowin' yea. {slams the catalog shut}<br /><br />I'll still be on the JCA as I love reading the posts and comments, nothing personal. <br />PS: don't tell Jcrew but I'm still holding out--Stop reading my conversation Jcrew. Your not entitled to read my thoughts Loser.<br /><br />PSS: I swear I'm sane--just trying to have a laugh to cure my Jcrew Blues:)HermesLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108091964571986353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55906209068065797462010-03-02T19:09:14.333-05:002010-03-02T19:09:14.333-05:00@SE Mom, I am also a Talbots shopper and noticed t...@SE Mom, I am also a Talbots shopper and noticed the women featured and it was nice to see body diversity, although I'm not surprised because TLB caters to women who are over 40 in most cases and carries extended misses sizes (past 16) and women's sizes, unlike JCG. <br /><br />I liked the men's muse concept and do appreciate that they're trying it for women.Soigne1908https://www.blogger.com/profile/10350766807499883531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-80584617642229370892010-03-02T15:52:17.982-05:002010-03-02T15:52:17.982-05:00Glad you spoke up Linda! Love this! Esp this artic...Glad you spoke up Linda! Love this! Esp this article: http://www.newyorkshoppingdiary.com/article/67sweetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791459049892002878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-57435490545929369782010-03-01T21:27:10.024-05:002010-03-01T21:27:10.024-05:00Linda, you rock! I love that you're here. :-)Linda, you rock! I love that you're here. :-)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87313068889854325382010-03-01T20:07:40.734-05:002010-03-01T20:07:40.734-05:00This is a bit OT, but has anyone seen this Sunday&...This is a bit OT, but has anyone seen this Sunday's New York times Style Magazine? On page 100 there's an article about a personal shopper at our favorite store and a fashion writer named Blair Sabol. The article can be viewed online at:<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2010/02/28/t-magazine/womens-fashion-issue/index.html<br /><br />I knew that the name Blair Sabol rang a bell in my over 60 brain.<br /><br />Probably time for me to stop lurking and confess I'm proud to be one of your older JCAs, live in New England and teach Latin. Appreciate reading all the articles and comments and admire everyone's sense of style. Personally, I think that you would all make great real women models for J.Crew! But back to Blair... <br /><br />It wasn't until I Googled Blair that I recognized her as the subject of one of the iconic portraits of the Sixties, The Girl in White Boots. <br /><br />Here is that article:<br /><br />http://thesparklefactory.blogspot.com/2009/12/anti-fashionista-diaries.html<br /><br />One of her own stories on the state of fashion from the New York Social Diary:<br /><br />http://www.newyorkshoppingdiary.com/article/67<br /><br />And she mentions J.Crew in this interview:<br /><br />http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/blair-sabols-bedLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171662561748965757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-2366694264917620542010-03-01T19:39:52.047-05:002010-03-01T19:39:52.047-05:00Would I like to see this concept in future catalog...Would I like to see this concept in future catalogs? Yes, yes, and yes! J.Crew, give us more real-world, stylish outfits worn by non-professional models. I loved the muses section of this month's catalog.modern antiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507477583464856385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-61420834807598555702010-03-01T19:29:06.764-05:002010-03-01T19:29:06.764-05:00Check out the March Talbots catalogue. Real women,...Check out the March Talbots catalogue. Real women, real bodies (gasp, even some with real curves).<br />The women seem to be less featured in the Talbots than J.Crew catalogue but I find this way more<br />accessible.SE Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537722194376827564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56964960126047132892010-03-01T19:05:26.051-05:002010-03-01T19:05:26.051-05:00I'm surprised she didn't say minis would b...I'm surprised she didn't say minis would be the next big thing since short skirts seem to be a favorite lately and some are getting to the micro length (Hello Lucca). I love shorts but I really love minis for summer if I'm not just hanging out at home. <br /><br />It's nice to read about some non-models and see them in J.Crew clothes, even if they are model-worthy in some opinions. It's not often you see that in other retail catalog or product shots so kudos to J.Crew for doing it in this catalog.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-25991134133263374392010-03-01T18:22:40.200-05:002010-03-01T18:22:40.200-05:00I love that they featured "real" women, ...I love that they featured "real" women, even though the women they featured are also model-gorgeous themselves! I think companies should do it more often. Every stylish woman does not have to be a 5'11", size 0 beauty.<br /><br />Shorts for summer, haha! That's like saying the trend for next winter will be wool coats.<br /><br />However, I do like to pair shorts with a men's shirt, more specifically, my boyfriend's shirts. I roll up the sleeves, add a fun necklace, and wear ballet flats.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836371074598887840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5512348100472909522010-03-01T18:18:06.360-05:002010-03-01T18:18:06.360-05:00I am a big fan of shorts, personally. I think ever...I am a big fan of shorts, personally. I think everyone -- large, small or in-between -- has a right to not swelter or be forced to wear a skirt in the summer. Down here in NC, temps can reach 100+ in the summer! I'm on the shorts bandwagon fo sho.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58169389096464920472010-03-01T18:14:41.510-05:002010-03-01T18:14:41.510-05:00What they need to stalk is some style. Shorts. Inn...What they need to stalk is some style. Shorts. Innovative. I don't care if you don't have nice legs. Hot day and shorts go together. Gawd, you'd think that Jenna and her team invented the concept. WTH.M-a-m-a-mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12571789014149273122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-45251236842927237952010-03-01T18:00:23.408-05:002010-03-01T18:00:23.408-05:00I laughed outloud about the shorts thing too but J...I laughed outloud about the shorts thing too but Jenna also adds with a men's shirt. Sorry but wont' be sporting any men's shirt with shorts. Give me my tank tops with shorts or a cute tee any day. If I am wearing shorts I won't be wearing a men's shirt!!!(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67014040782632720272010-03-01T17:27:29.742-05:002010-03-01T17:27:29.742-05:00I just received this catalog Saturday and it had a...I just received this catalog Saturday and it had a 20% off coupon (no minimum). I making my list and checking it twice!Raina Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095323923070587294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74935405253582310882010-03-01T17:04:50.680-05:002010-03-01T17:04:50.680-05:00I wouldn't necessarily call a ballerina a pers...I wouldn't necessarily call a ballerina a person with a normal body or profession, but yes, I guess it is nice that there are some "real" ladies featured. Also, half of those ladies are in the fashion industry. So... yeah. Still a pretty insular view. <br /><br />I'm in a creative field so it doesn't matter much to me, but I am sure the techies, bankers, scientists, lawyers, etc. would appreciate a shout out.tmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794767345499432177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-84454900311317312062010-03-01T16:54:52.950-05:002010-03-01T16:54:52.950-05:00LOL, Cortney_Joy!!!LOL, Cortney_Joy!!!farmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510967097446525411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33107356716675865442010-03-01T16:11:03.253-05:002010-03-01T16:11:03.253-05:00Wow, shorts as a trend for summmer? Genius!
But s...Wow, shorts as a trend for summmer? Genius!<br /><br />But seriously, I love these behind-the-scenes articles and I love the real women models and hearing their stories. Thanks for the good post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com