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 FALL sale, or to see some new FALL/WINTER 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!!! :)

Surprise! J.Crew Sends Their Love {& 2012 day planner}

"Thanks!" to so many of you, including Happylittlewitch (in this post), who shared the following delightful surprise.

J.Crew has delivered their Holiday present a bit early this year to some very lucky JCAs. In the mailbox, they found a gift of an orange 2012 Day Planner. (Incidentally, the image above is from 2010's "Surprise! J.Crew Sends Their Love {& day planner}" post where J.Crew sent a similar planner, but in a pink version.)

What an absolutely lovely gesture for loyal customers! It is a great gift and more importantly, a touching offer for those who receive it. :)

So check your mailbox in the next few days to see if you got something extra special from J.Crew. :)

Happy HOLIDAYS!

While I am writing here, let me take a moment to talk to J.Crew...

Dear J.Crew,
You sent me one last year (the only gift I ever received) and I adore it. I would love to get another one this year too! It would make my day. So fingers crossed, I made it to your "nice list".
Love always,
Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}

Madewell Email: Get gifting: Up to 30% off your order (+ free shipping)

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Jenny, who shared the following offer from Madewell.

Madewell is offering a stacked promotion for the start of the Holiday shopping season until Monday, December 19th:

20% off purchases of $100+
25% off purchases of $150+
30% off purchases of $200+

No code necessary, as it is automatically applied at checkout. {nice!} There is also free shipping on all purchases from Madewell (no minimum, any item!) The fine print of this offer includes:

*Offer valid at madewell.com only. Offer is not valid in Madewell stores. Discount does not apply to previous purchases, alterations or the purchase of gift cards. Certain product exclusions may apply. 20% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $100 to $149.99, 25% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $150 to $199.99 and 30% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $200 or more before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Offer valid through Monday, December 19, 2011, 11:59pm ET. Savings are automatically applied at checkout. Offer not valid on phone orders and cannot be redeemed for cash. Terms of offer are subject to change at any time.

**Free shipping offer is valid only on madewell.com orders shipped via regular shipping (3 to 6 business days). Free ground shipping is applied automatically at checkout. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer is valid through Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 8:59pm ET.

Will you be checking out Madewell? Did you already pick up an item or two? If so, please share!

Yey for Snowman! 30% Off (no min!) & Free Shipping ($100+) at J.Crew

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Rose (in this post), as well as Irina, who shared the following offer from J.Crew this morning.

J.Crew is offering a similar promotion of yesterday's for 30% off on any purchase (no min!) with free shipping (on orders of $100+) with promo code SNOWMAN!!! The offer expires Monday, December 19, 2011. The fine print of this offer includes:

*Offer valid on jcrew.com and at J.Crew retail stores only. Offer not valid at J.Crew Factory stores. Offer does not apply to previous purchases, alterations or the purchase of gift cards. Offer not applicable on third-party branded merchandise, Wallace & Barnes, or wedding. 30% discount applies to online orders before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Free shipping offer is valid on Internet orders shipped via regular shipping (3 to 6 business days). Free shipping applies to online-only orders of $100 or more before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Offer valid through Monday, December 19, 2011, 11:59pm ET. Savings and free shipping are applied at checkout with code SNOWMAN. Offer not valid on phone orders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or redeemed for cash. Limit one promotional code per order. Details of offer are subject to change.

Once again, this offer is extended to their stores as well. I really do love that- since sometimes the prices are better in stores, plus I can try things on beforehand. Great move J.Crew!

Yes, yesterday's promotion was slightly better since it offered free shipping on any amount (which I took advantage of multiple times). But at least this one has a minimum of $100 (as oppose to $150 or $175).

There is also a decent update to the Holiday Sale section (click here to shop online) this morning. With over 900+ items for Women and 300+ items for Men.

Will you be checking out J.Crew? Are there any items you are interested in getting? If so, please share. :)

Cheers to J.Crew! 30% Off & Free Shipping {no min!}

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Caitlin & The American Observer (in this post), as well as GigiOfCA (in this post), who shared the following offer from J.Crew this morning.

J.Crew is offering one AMAZING promotion of 30% off on any purchase (no min!) with free shipping on every order with promo code CHEER!!! The offer expires today, Friday, December 16, 2011. The fine print of this offer includes:

*Offer valid on jcrew.com and at J.Crew retail stores only. Offer not valid at J.Crew Factory stores. Offer does not apply to previous purchases, alterations or the purchase of gift cards. Offer not applicable on third-party branded merchandise, Wallace & Barnes, or wedding. 30% discount applies to online orders before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Free shipping offer is valid on Internet orders shipped via regular shipping (3 to 6 business days). Offer valid through Friday, December 16, 2011, 11:59pm ET. Savings and free shipping are applied at checkout with code CHEER. Offer not valid on phone orders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or redeemed for cash. Limit one promotional code per order. Details of offer are subject to change.

My eyes can't believe what an incredible offer this is! I love that this offer is extended to their stores as well. I know I will be making a stop today at my local B&M location.

There is also a decent update to the Holiday Sale section (click here to shop online) this morning. With over 800+ items for Women and 300+ items for Men.

J.Crew, you are stepping it up with the promotions and me likey! :)

Will you be checking out J.Crew? Are there any items you are interested in getting? If so, please share. :)

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 FALL sale, or to see some new FALL/WINTER 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!

Mark Your Calendars: J.Crew Warehouse Event {Dec 17-18}

A big "thanks!" to Kate in Virginia who let us know that J.Crew is having a Warehouse Event on Saturday, December 17th (8AM - 8PM) through Sunday, December 18th (12PM - 6PM).

The location for the store is:

J.Crew Millrace Clearance Store
25 Millrace Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 316-6324

"Thanks!" to both Kate in Virginia & n2shoppingjcrew who shared an important change on how one shops at these events:

Kate in Virginia shares: "I wanted to pass this info of a clearance sale onto all my jcrew aficionados... Unlike prior sales where shoppers were allowed to consider and try on all the treasures they have found, I've heard from several reliable warehouse employees that new rules are being implemented starting with this sale. Each shopper will only be allowed one bag (they're fragile & tear easily), it can't be put down, and no one can try on any clothes. The only time a buyer can review their purchases is at the checkout/tally table. ..."

n2shoppingjcrew confirms the previous news by sharing: "While shopping at J Crew, I found out about this upcoming sale that I wanted to pass along. A long time employee let me know that there are some new changes being implemented at the warehouse sales. It seems that you are only going to be allowed one bag per person. This bag must be carried at all times, (It cannot be put down), and you will not be allowed to try on any clothes or shoes. In addition, you will not be allowed to look through your items until you reach the sorting station/registers. I find this new procedure very frustrating. These sales are so popular, you basically have to grab any item that catches your attention as soon as you see it and put it in your bag, otherwise it is instantly grabbed by someone else. Although there are numerous amazing items at the sales, there are just as many items that are defective..."

I am not really sure why J.Crew changed their policy on how to shop at their warehouse sales. (It seems like they made it more difficult to purchase items.) I can only imagine how chaotic this event will be with the new shopping changes. {yikes!} With that said, I would totally go {in a heartbeat} if it was remotely close to me. ;)

If you are attending this sale, please share with us! Let us know if it is worth going and what deals you found. Thanks! :)

J.Crew Factory In-Store Gift: 20% Off Your Purchase

J.Crew is offering Factory Store shoppers a special treat. Customers can take 20% off any purchase of $100+. This offer is good through December 24, 2011.

Just click on the image above or HERE (which will take you to a larger version of the image) and print it out (so the associate can access the barcode).

This is a fantastic offer, especially with the lower minimum. {Wahoo!}

Happy Factory Store Shopping!!! :)

Jingle {again} All the Way to 30% Off at J.Crew

"Thanks!" to many of you, including GigiOfCa & A Bigger Closet (in this post), as well as Irina, who shared the following offer from J.Crew this morning.

J.Crew is extending the offer of 20% off on purchases of $100+, 25% off on purchases of $150+, *and* 30% off on purchases of $250+ with promo code JINGLE. Reminder: This does include free shipping, on any order!!! The offer expires today, Thursday, December 15, 2011. The fine print of this offer includes:

*Offer valid at jcrew.com only. Offer is not valid at J.Crew Retail or J.Crew Factory stores. Discount does not apply to previous purchases, alterations or the purchase of gift cards. Certain product exclusions may apply. 20% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $100 to $149.99, 25% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $150 to $249.99 and 30% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $250 or more before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Free shipping offer is valid on Internet orders shipped via regular shipping (3 to 6 business days). Free ground shipping is applied automatically at checkout. Offer valid through Thursday, December 15, 2011, 11:59pm ET. Savings are applied at checkout with code JINGLE. Offer not valid on phone orders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or redeemed for cash. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change at any time.

At first, I thought this was the same as yesterday and J.Crew just got lazy by extending it a day. But then I saw the free shipping... yeah! :)

There is also a nice update to the Holiday Sale section (click here to shop online) this morning. With over 1,000+ items for Women and 300+ items for Men. Which is great for adding an item or two to one's cart to make a minimum. ;)

Will you be checking out J.Crew? Are there any items you are interested in getting? If so, 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! :)