J.Crew's Sale Section is Still Bursting

I, along with many of you, thought there would be another promotion from J.Crew today. Instead, J.Crew sent an email this morning about it's Surf Varsity Jacket. Nice jacket, just not what I was expecting. ;)

What was I hoping to see from J.Crew: another additional percent off promo for their Sale merchandise. Why? Because the amount of stuff on sale is crazy right now. J.Crew Sale (click here to shop online) section this morning has 1600+ for Women and 800+ for Men.

Not only is there a huge sale inventory, but items are just lounging around the sale section and not selling out quickly.

I am not sure what plans J.Crew might have for the items (e.g. sending it to the clearance centers), but they may want to offer a deep discount (a la 50% off) or reduce prices some more. It's time to clear out merchandise that will start becoming in-season again (because they have been around that long!) ;)

Were you expecting a promotion from J.Crew today? What do you think the next promotion will be (and when do you think it will come)?

J.Crew Factory Special Valentines: 30% Off!

"Thanks!" to many of you, including PreppyPicnic (in this post), who shared the following promotion with us.

J.Crew Factory is offering 30% off everything and free expedited shipping by February 14 (Valentine's Day) with promo code XOXO. This offer expires today. The fine print includes:

*Offer valid on purchases made at jcrewfactory.com from February 10, 2014, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew Factory or 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 can only be used in combination with the applicable site-wide discount being offered during the same period. Offer not valid on men's shoes, women's leather apparel, BAGGU®, Sperry Top-Sider®, Rainbow®, Toysmith™, Natural Products Ltd.™ merchandise, Speedo® Neonwonders® goggles, Speedo® Skoogles goggles or Calvert suede oxford shoes. Orders will be sent by expedited shipping for arrival on or before February 14, 2014. Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. To redeem online, enter code XOXO in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Offer valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

NOTE: What might not be so clear is that shipping charges still apply for orders under $100. I didn't get that at first as I wondered why my one item in checkout still had the shipping fee. If you read the fine print of the promotion, J.Crew Factory will just "upgrade" the shipping, not actual be free. Of course, J.Crew Factory does offer free shipping on all orders $100+.

This is a really nice promo. I like that it applies to all merchandise (and most of the regular priced stuff is on some kind of discount already, so customers can take another 30% off on top of that).

By the way, I am seriously crushing on both outfits in the image above. One works perfectly for the office and the other for a casual get together with friends. Whoever is styling the outfits, over at J.Crew Factory, is doing an amazing job. I almost want there to be a catalog for J.Crew Factory now. ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, what items are you interested in?

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).

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Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)

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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?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

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.

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Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)

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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?

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 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 was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

Surprise! J.Crew Sends Their ...Apologies?!?

"Thanks!" to many of you, including ajr (in this post), as well as Katherine (in this post), who shared the following delightful surprise/ news with us:

Did anyone receive the $50 giftcard for shipping issues at the holiday? It seems too good to be true! ...

Also "thanks!" to Beach Chic Girl (in this post), who also shared:

Hi. I received mine yesterday. It was nicely packaged and included an apology note and a 2014 day planner. I was surprised as I don't even recall having shipping issues during the holidays. I thought it was my rewards card at first.

So how do some customers get these apology-gifts? No clue. Honestly. No clue. However, it is a lovely and thoughtful way of saying sorry to those customers.

So check your mailbox in the next few days to see if you got something extra special from J.Crew that says "sorry, hope we are still cool". :)

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!

Groundhog, Shmoundhog: 25% Off at J.Crew

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

J.Crew is offering an additional 25% off purchases of "what you need for Spring" items over at J.Crew using promo code BRINGSPRING. This offer expires February 8, 2014. The fine print for this offer includes:

*Offer valid on purchases of "what you need for spring" styles at jcrew.com from February 6, 2014, 12:01am ET through February 8, 2014, 11:59pm ET. Offer applies only to items listed in the "what you need for spring" assortment at jcrew.com. Offer not valid in stores, at 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. To redeem, enter code BRINGSPRING in the promo code box at checkout. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

I was very excited about this promo at first because I thought it was a universal code. After reading the fine print, it is only applicable to pre-selected items. Double-check the item page to see if the item you are interested is included in this offer.

Where I live, we have a winter-weather advisory for cold temperatures and black ice. Tanks and shorts are the furthest thing on my mind! However, to my surprise, there are a lot of not-necessarily-Spring items that are partaking in this offer- including jackets, handbags and jewelry!

The main item I am excited to see: the Schoolboy Blazer in Black (item 05157, $198.00). This is the type of investment piece that works all year round.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, what items are you interested in?

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.