One Day Only: 40% Off Super Warm Styles

"Thanks!" to many of you, including JSR (in this post), who let us know about the following promotion.

J.Crew is offering customers (1) an extra 40% off super warm styles consisting of select outerwear, hats, gloves and scarves, (2) an extra 30% off regular (some exclusions!), (3) an extra 30% off sale priced items, and lastly (4) free shipping on all orders with promo code GIVETHIS. The offer expires today, December 15, 2014. The fine print includes:

*40% discount valid on the purchase of select outerwear, hats, gloves and scarves in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com on December 12, 2014, 12:01am through 11:59pm. 30% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items and sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from December 10, 2014, 12:01am through December 15, 2014, 11:59pm. In-store discounts as advertised. 40% discount valid online on items marked "40% off with code GIVETHIS." 30% discount valid online on full-price items marked "30% off with code GIVETHIS" and on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code GIVETHIS." Offers not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Offers cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. Offers not valid on select men's suiting or Ludlow shoes; women's fine jewelry; select women's jackets or outerwear; select crewcuts, Collection, Garments for Good, wedding or third-party branded merchandise. In-store discounts automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code GIVETHIS in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Offers valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offers are subject to change.

Honestly, I have to give it to J.Crew who has been adding promotion on top of promotion lately. This is the way to do it!

  Majesty Peacoat (item 49360; $298.00)

Wool plaid scarf item (B6848; $65.00)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at J.Crew? What item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

J.Crew In Store Shoppers: Special Holiday Hours (plus, come for breakfast this Saturday!)

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following email.

J.Crew is letting customers know they are offering special holiday hours this Saturday. On December 13th, they will be opening their doors from 8 to 10 AM for early shopping. They also share:

Join us for breakfast, shopping and expert gifting advice from our Very Personal Stylists. Plus, other exclusive offers (of the sale variety) will be happening too.

I have no idea what other other exclusive offers they might be referring to, but consider me intrigued. I think I might stop by to check it out. Offering breakfast is a nice touch as well.

Will you be taking advantage of this in store shopping event at your local J.Crew store? What item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

P.S. 10 days left for standard holiday delivery (if you want gifts by 12/24)!

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW ARRIVALS {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

J.Crew's New Collaboration Involves 4 Year Old

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Katie, as well as Suzy (in this post) and JSR (in this post) who gave us a heads up about J.Crew's most recent earnings report. The following from Refinery29 (click here to read in its entirety) sums up their newest hire:

Why J.Crew Hired A 4-Year-Old
By Stephanie Sporn
December 10, 2014

Though she be but little, Mayhem is fierce. The 4-year-old already has her own sartorial pseudonym, and now, she can add an unbelievably adorable Crewcuts collab to her resume.

We first met the budding Ohio fashion designer back in February when the world swooned over her handmade creations. Working primarily with paper, tissue, tape, and this holiday season, gift wrap and glittery garlands, Mayhem would slay a Project Runway unconventional-material challenge. With the help of her “assistant paper dress maker,” otherwise known as Mom, Mayhem was able to live out her stylish fantasies, whether it was remaking their versions of the red carpet’s most talked about gowns, or simply constructing original styles.

Between the mother-daughter duo’s blog, Instagram, and rave reviews from the press, J.Crew just happened to find its next collaborator. “When we met with Mayhem for the first time we were really curious to see how she would work and were amazed to watch this barely 4-year-old girl start meticulously folding the pleats on a skirt and placing stones very specifically and carefully on a top she had just fashioned around herself,” Jenny Cooper, head of Crewcuts design, said. “She has such an inventive and creative personality that really resonated with us.”

This spring, Fashion by Mayhem for Crewcuts will debut in a nine-piece capsule collection — not too shabby for someone who's yet to graduate elementary school — with items starting at $22.50. Jewels, pom-poms, and tassels give the clothing an appropriately whimsical feel that’s sure to win over her peers, just as they did Jenna Lyons. While it’s obvious that this crafty kid is having the time of her life, the goal is ultimately to inspire other young designers (and their DIY-pro parents) to take their visions to the next level, too. Click on to see a first peek at the lineup, and the mini visionary testing out her designs’ twirl capabilities. (Spoiler alert: They're impressive.)

 "Thanks!" to Katie, who shared the following as well:

... excited to announce our partnership with Fashion by Mayhem (http://www.fashionbymayhem.com/) launching this spring at Crewcuts, for J.Crew's youngest fans.

Mayhem became an internet sensation earlier this year after recreating red carpet looks from the Oscars and the Met Ball using construction paper and colorful tape from her home in Ohio.  This 4 year old little girl and designer has created a 9 piece collection which will be available later this spring.

We are so amazed and inspired by her creativity, and we're thrilled to be bringing her designs to our crewcuts customers and hopefully inspiring them too!  All of the items are under $100 (starting at at $22.50) and the whimsical collection includes clothing as well as shoes and accessories.

Jenny Cooper, Head of Crewcuts Design:
"When we met with Mayhem for the first time we were really curious to see how she would work and were amazed to watch this barely 4 year old girl start meticulously folding the pleats on a skirt and placing stones very specifically and carefully on a top she had just fashioned around herself.  She has such an inventive and creative personality that really resonated with us. It was great to have a truly creative child be at the heart of the design process. "

First and foremost, the 4 year old is adorable! I remember reading about the mother/daughter blog awhile back and thought the mother was most creative. It will be interesting to see what they do for the Crewcuts line.

What are your thoughts on this latest collaboration? Are you excited to see what pieces are put together for the collection?

50% Off Everything (well, almost) at J.Crew Factory

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following promotion.

J.Crew Factory is offering customers to take an extra 50% off on most items (with a few exclusions). Prices are marked online and in stores. The offer expires December 14, 2014. Plus, in store shoppers can enjoy an additional percent off (up to 20% off) with a mystery offer as well as a chance to win $500. The fine print includes:

*Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. 50% discount on items as advertised in stores. Offer valid on purchases made in J.Crew Factory stores and at jcrewfactory.com from December 10, 2014, 12:01am through December 14, 2014, 11:59pm. Offer not valid in J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer not valid on women's puffer vests. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

**Discount valid in J.Crew Factory stores from December 11, 2014, through December 14, 2014. One-time use only. Offer not valid in J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com, jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. This card must be presented in store at the time of purchase to receive discount. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

***No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (and DC), 18 years and older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends December 14, 2014, at store close. For official rules, alternate method of entry, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, see a store associate or visit http://bit.ly/wishlistweekendrules.

I can't tell if this is a good promotion or not. It all depends on the starting price point for the Factory item... ;) Also, I am surprised that the Women's Puffer Vests are still excluded from the promotions. It seems by now, everyone who wanted one at full price would have gotten one at full price.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at J.Crew Factory? What item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this post) says it best, "You know, that thing you bought because you love it and you keep pulling it out and then putting it away without wearing it?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)

"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a positive situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including stellar experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

New J.Crew Offer: 30% Off Full-Price {& extra 30% off winter sale styles}

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following promotion.

J.Crew is offering customers to take an extra 30% off regular (some exclusions!) and sale priced items, plus free shipping on all orders with promo code GIVETHIS. The offer expires December 15, 2014. The fine print includes:

*Offers valid on the purchase of select full-price items and sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from December 10, 2014, 12:01am through December 15, 2014, 11:59pm. In-store discounts as advertised. 30% discount valid online on full-price items marked "30% off with code GIVETHIS" and 30% discount valid online on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code GIVETHIS." Offers not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Offers cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. Offers not valid on select men's suiting or Ludlow shoes; women's fine jewelry; select women's jackets or outerwear; select crewcuts, Collection, Garments for Good, wedding or third-party branded merchandise. In-store discounts automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code GIVETHIS in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Offers valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offers are subject to change.

This is similar to the previous promotions, except free shipping is included. This is a pretty nice bonus to the offer.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at J.Crew? What item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a frustrating situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including poor experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.