Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} 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 stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SUMMER & FALL sale, or to see some new FALL 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 was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

J.Crew Email: September Newsletter: what's on our style radar this month (plus, FREE SHIPPING)

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Marietta, Desert Flower, & Irina, who let us know about an email from J.Crew today. (Just click on the image to view it larger).

The email is a newsletter from J.Crew discussing what is on their "radar" for September 2010.

J.Crew is also reminding us about their offer free shipping on orders of $100+ with promo code LABORDAY. This offer expires tomorrow, 9/6/10.

What are your thoughts on this email? Do you like the take on the electronic newsletter email?

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 SUMMER & FALL sale, or to see some new FALL 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!

SALE: It's just getting better (+ free shipping)

"Thanks!" to Marietta, Irina, & Ketan, who let us know about Madewell's latest email.

Madewell is running an End of Summer Sale (click here to shop online). Madewell is also reminding us about their offer for free shipping on orders of $100+ with promo code SCORE. This offer will last for a limited time. (It's unclear when it expires.)

Also, "thanks!" to Heidi, who let us know that they are also offering free shipping on orders of $100+ with promo code RWA5B4. This offer expires 9/17/10.

Will you be checking out Madewell's Sale? What pieces are you interested in getting? Please share! :)

J.Crew Updates Website with New Arrivals!

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Gem Twin & DinaGideon (in this post), and Jackie (in this post), as well as Irina & Marietta, who let us know that J.Crew had an update to its website today (click here to view online).
There are some new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} Of course, Crewcuts and the J.Crew Collection (click here) got updated too (click here).

What items are you most excited about and why? Which items are you surprised (or not surprised) to see? Which items did you hope would be included? Were you expecting a bigger roll-out today? Also, did you receive the latest catalog? :)

J.Crew Spotted in People Magazine

"Thanks!" to Jessica, who not only let us know about a few J.Crew items being spotted in the latest issue of People, but also scanned the images for us to view! (Click on the image to see it larger.)

The page on the left features Elin wearing a J.Crew tank top. Unfortunately, it is hard to tell from the way she is posing which one it is.

The page on the right features Brittany Spears sporting the Bettina Cami (Item 28505; $79.50, now $49.99). I have to say, she looks pretty darn good with it!

What are your thoughts on the items featured? Do you own or tried on the Bettina Cami? If so, please share! :)

J.Crew + Net A Porter {check it out!}

"Thanks!" to Gem Twin (in this post) who reminded us that J.Crew is selling items exclusively for Net-a-Porter customers. Click here to shop!

For example, the Pezza Wool-Crepe Jacket (100523; $258.00) & the Luna Mixy Silk and Wool Dress (10050; $275.00) are available only through Net-a-Porter right now.

Some of these items *are* available at J.Crew's brick and mortar (B&M) stores. However, I am not sure if all the Net-a-Porter items will ever be available on J.Crew's regular e-commerce site. Who knows?

In any case, I should check out Net-a-Porter to see what "new" J.Crew items are for sale!

What are your thoughts on Net-a-Porter's partnership with J.Crew? Have you purchased J.Crew through Net-a-Porter?

Labor Day Sale at J.Crew!

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Heidi (in this post) & Michelle (in this post), as well as Marietta & Ketan, who let us know that J.Crew is running their Labor Day Sale.

Reduced prices and new styles have been added to the Final Sale (click here to shop online). Some new additions include the Faded Paisley Flouncette Blouse (Item 30742; $98.00, $49.99).

J.Crew is also offering free shipping on orders of $100+ with promo code LABORDAY. This offer expires 9/6/10.

I haven't seen a code with this low of a minimum for awhile. Yey! :) Also, it is just me or are some of the new arrivals making it to Final sale really quickly now?

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion today? Are there any sale items you are interested in getting?

J.Crew Spotted in Vogue Magazine

A big "thanks!" to Penny (check out her lovely Penny. LA blog), who not only let us know about a few J.Crew items being spotted in the latest issue of Vogue, but also scanned the images for us to view! (Click on the image to see it larger.)

The page on the left features the Jackie Shell (Item 29349; $42.00) under the Jackie Cardigan (Item 29350; $62.00). This combination is classic styling— simply at its best. Love it.

The page on the right shows off J.Crew's Jenna Cardigan (Item 24712; $70.00) in "Paradise Blue". But here is the best part... the cardigan is worn backwards! It looks absolutely lovely in the image, but that styling technique won't work for real-life. (I am having flashbacks of Criss-Cross, jump!)

Vogue really loves this cardigan because they featured it before (refer to the July 21st "J.Crew Spotted in Vogue" post). My feelings on it are the same: I love the rich colors being offered, but not a fan of the cropped cardigan in general.

What are your thoughts on the cardigans featured? Do you own these Jenna Cardigans? If so, please share! :)

Questionable Item of the Week: Cashmere Tank {you want how much?}

Cashmere Tank
Click here for product page
Item 30380
Regular $298.00

"Thanks!" to Dina who suggested this tee for a "Questionable Item of the Week" post because of the price.

J.Crew describes this top as the following:

With raw-edged trim at the neck and a shirttail hem, our superluxe Italian cashmere jersey tank looks equally brilliant over jeans or tucked into a statement skirt. Part of the J.Crew Collection. Import. Dry clean..

When I glanced over the Collection section of J.Crew's online site, I did not even notice this top. It looks like your every day tank top. But now, upon closer look...

This "cashmere jersey tank" is a little too see-through for my liking. I mean, you would definitely have to wear something (like a $10 tank top) underneath it. It is also a bit odd looking (in terms of fit) from the catalog images. It looks tight on top but loose around the stomach. Meh.

As for the price... yikes! I understand that cashmere costs a lot because it is cashmere. However, that price for that top (extremely thin & just a tank— no sleeves!) seems really outrageous to me. I mean, it costs more than J.Crew's Cashmere Popover Hoodie (Item 29627; $198.00) and that sweater uses additional cashmere for the hood & kangaroo pockets!

Do you think I am being overly-critical? What are your thoughts on this Cashmere Tank? Would you buy this or leave it at the store? Have you see this first hand, and if so, what are your impressions?