J.Crew Grand Opening In Emeryville, CA! :)

"Congrats!" for the shoppers in the Emeryville, California area, as J.Crew is opening a new store there today! :)

The address for the new location is:

Bay Street
5616 Bay Street, CA 94608
(510) 450-2548

J.Crew announced this store opening by sending residents in the area a promotional offer (members reported getting either a card for $25 off or a card for 15% off their orders). So if you live in the area, keep an eye out for an extra something in your email or snail mail from J.Crew. ;)

Sidenote: In case you are interested, the "J.Crew Stores: Grand Opening List!" post lists additional new locations and opening dates, including the following:

• Malibu, CA (Opening: 3.19.2009)
• New Canaan, CT {crewcuts only} (Opening: 3.31.2009)
• Leawood, KS (Opening 5.19.2009)
• Cherry Hill, NJ (Opening 3.31.2009)
• Broadway, NYC {Men's Only} (Opening 4.21.2009)
• Seattle, WA (Opening: 5.12.2009)

Happy shopping!

J.Crew Email: Sneak a peek at Jenna's picks for March

"Thanks!" to many of you who let us know about J.Crew's most recent email, which showcases all of Jenna Lyons' picks for the latest catalog. (That image is super long. To see it larger, click here.) ;)

Do you agree or disagree with any of the items selected? What are your thoughts on the color palette? Which items (or colors) did you hope to see?

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share among yourselves. This post is where you can mention your items and outside listing/ auction site (like eBay and eCrater & the corresponding user ID). Please note: this posting is not for resellers.

Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items. Please feel free to share a J.Crew store location and/or your outside listing/ auction site if it matches the requests made in this post. Please note: this posting is not for resellers.

Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

J.Crew Featured In In-Style Magazine

A big "thanks!" to Pansy who not only let us know about some of J.Crew's new arrivals being featured in the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, but also scanned the images for us to view! (Click on the images itself or here & here to see it larger.)

The first item is the beautiful Crocodile Cocktail Cardigan (Item 14348; $88.00). J.Crew's website describes this three-quarter sleeve cardigan as having a "supersoft cotton in a 14-gauge knit" with an "allover graphic print." I have to say, I love the design and I like the starting price point!

The second item is the lovely Jacquard Treasure Blazer (Item 12231; was $250.00, now $159.99). I can't believe that this jacket just came out and is on sale already! ;) J.Crew describes this jacket as: "This brilliant metallic jacquard fabric was specially created for us from a vintage swatch. It's made from rich cotton/silk/Lurex® metallic threads." I think this jacket is very pretty. My only issue is this jacket also has bracelet sleeves, which I am not a super big fan of.

What are your thoughts on either items? Have you seen, tried on, or purchased these items? If so, please share with us your review! :) What are your thoughts on "bracelet sleeves" (e.g. are you a fan or do you dislike them)?

J.Crew Sample Sale Starts Soon! :)

ClothingLine will be hosting another J.Crew sample sales in NYC starting tomorrow, taking place during March 17-19th. For more information from , click here.

This sample sale will have lots of items for women from both the J.Crew and Madewell line. J.Crew items will include: sample clothing, handbags, scarves, jewelry & more. Madewell items will include: sample clothing and accessories.

The location for the event is:

Clothingline | SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street
(between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Will you be attending the upcoming sample sale? If you are, please let us know! :)

Darlings, is it time for a J.Crew coupon code?

Yes, it is that wonderful time!

A big "thanks!" to Jean (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew is offering free shipping on orders of $150+ with promo code IWE-979. This offer expires 4/11/09. :)

Calling All Huntington, NY Area JCAs!

On the morning of March 28th, the J.Crew in Huntington, NY will be hosting a special event to celebrate Spring & their new collection. Customers will also be able to receive 15% off their purchases. What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning for those living near the Huntington location!

Location: J.Crew Store at the Walt Whitman Mall
(160-5 Route 110, Huntington, NY)

Happy shopping! :)

Private Showing of J.Crew's Fall 2009 Collection

A big "thanks!" to Mirabel who shared with us the news that J.Crew is hosting a private preview of the upcoming Fall Collection with Jenna Lyons at J.Crew's Showroom (located at their headquarters in NYC) on March 23rd.

The invite reads: Join us for a private showing of J.Crew's Fall 2009 collections hosted by Jenna Lyons (JCrew's creative director)... This invitation is non-transferable and is for you only. Please bring this invitation and your ID with you when you arrive.

If any Aficionadas (or Aficionados) were invited to this private, invite-only event and are planning to attend, please do share with us! We would love to hear more about it. :)

Darlings, is it time for a J.Crew coupon code?

Yes, it is that wonderful time!

A big "thanks!" to GoldCoastGal (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew is offering free shipping on orders of $150+ with promo code M82HS. This offer expires 3/19/09. :)

P.S. This is more for an "Off On A Tangent Post"... "thanks!" to Christen who let us know that Ralph Lauren is offering free shipping with code RLWARM589384. This offer expires 3/31/09.