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!!! :)

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J.Crew Email: IN STORES ONLY: 30% OFF all women's sweaters

"Thanks!" to many of you who made comments throughout the blog, including Just Visiting, Audrey S, as well as Twiga (in this post), IRL (in this post), AppGal & kerryr25 (in this post), to share the latest promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew is offering 30% off all Women's Sweaters in their brick and mortar (B&M) stores! This promotion expires this Monday, October 11, 2010. The following is the fine print of this offer:

*Offer valid in J.Crew retail stores on women's sweaters only. Offer is not valid on jcrew.com orJ.Crew Factory items. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or applied to previous purchases.Offer valid through Monday, October 11, 2010, 11:59pm ET.

Some JCAs have mentioned being able to use the additional 25% card with this promo, while others have been denied. With the additional 25% off, certain sweaters become a really great deal! So take a chance and check with your local B&M store to see if they will honor both. :)

Have you taken advantage of this latest promotion? If so, what items did you pick up?

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Darlings, is it time for a coupon code?

Yes, it is that wonderful time!

A big "thanks!" to Rose (of the lovely "1 More Shopping Blog"), who is super nice to share with us that J.Crew is offering free shipping on orders of $150+ with promo code EVC8U2. This offer expires 10/11/10.

Another big "thanks!" to Erica, who is also super nice to share with us that J.Crew is offering free shipping on orders of $150+ with promo code BTR45K. This offer expires 10/18/10.

NOTE: Also, "thanks!" to Love (in this post) & Christy, who let us know that J.Crew sent them an email saying “we missed you” with a unique, one-time 20% off code for any on-line purchase. The offer expires 10/20/10. So make sure to check your email account for one of these emails! :)

P.S. I have noticed that other blogs & websites post J.Crew codes & coupons *after* this blog does. If you happen to get codes & coupons from the JCA blog & post them at your site, could you please give give a "shout out" to the JCA blog? This way more JCAs are inclined to share. TIA! :)

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J.Crew Email: FACTORY ONLINE IS BACK! (BUT JUST FOR THE WEEKEND).

"Thanks!" to many of you who shared the latest email from J.Crew this morning.

The email once again announces that J.Crew Factory (click here to shop online) is open for business. As the email and online site mentions, it is only available on the weekends.

What are your thoughts on J.Crew's Factory new arrivals? Do you like some of the latest offerings?

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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!

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J.Crew & New Balance Collaboration

As mentioned in the September 21st "J.Crew Kicks It Up a Notch with Ads & New Balance" post, J.Crew is teaming up with New Balance. The following is an article from the StyleList (click here to read in its entirety) that shares a bit more about what is to come:

J.Crew and New Balance Collaborate on New Balance 1400 Sneakers
By Lisa Mars
September 30, 2010

J.Crew's about to get some new kicks. The retailer is collaborating with New Balance on a special edition of New Balance 1400 sneakers available only from J.Crew stores, the J.Crew catalog, and the J.Crew Liquor Store in NYC starting Nov. 1.

These iconic trainers will be available in two never-before-seen colors – navy and moss-green suede – chosen by the shoemaker and Frank Muytjens, J.Crew's head of men's design. The footwear will be manufactured in New Balance's Maine factory (which certainly adds to their prep street cred).

Muytjens first saw the 1400s on a trip to Japan and bought himself a pair in bottle green. Upon his return, he discovered that Millard "Mickey" Drexler, the company's CEO, is also a fan of New Balance, referring to them as "the coolest shoes ever," a J.Crew spokesperson shared with StyleList.

New Balance is just the latest in a long list of cool collaborations J.Crew has entered into with brands like Belstaff, Essie, Ray-Ban, Fenton/Fallon, and Imogene + Willie.

The shoes are only available in men's sizes, but that doesn't preclude women shoppers from snapping up the smaller pairs. And even better, this partnership runs into 2011, so anything is possible.

And there's more exciting menswear news from the retailer: Check out The Rassle rocking J.Crew's Ludlow suit.

Meanwhile, it just might be time for a new pair of sneaks -- reportedly, men don't notice women in heels.

I have to say, the sneakers do look pretty darn good. I would love to see something for the ladies. :)

Now that you have seen the exclusive New Balance for J.Crew sneakers, do you think you will get a pair? Do you think they should include the Women with this partnership?

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"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

Preface: A big "thanks!" to Ibi who suggested weekly 'Looking to LOVE' and 'Looking to HATE' posts where we could all "deposit" our best & worst current experiences. I think it is a brilliant idea and will try it out for a few weeks. Hopefully this will help out our fellow JCAs! :)

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.

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J.Crew Email: WOW. We've added NEW STYLES to sale, plus FREE SHIPPING ENDS TODAY.

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Marietta & Irina, who let us know about J.Crew's latest email.

J.Crew is announcing that even more new styles have been added to their Final Sale (click here to shop online)! Moreover, some of the items have been reduced in price! {Yey!} This offer also extends to brick & mortar stores.

Lastly, J.Crew is providing free shipping (on $100+) with promo code AUTUMN. This offer is good until the end of today.

Will you be checking out the Final Sale? Any new styles interest you? If so, please share! :)

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J.Crew's Mickey Drexler as "The Merchant" {part 2}

As mentioned in the September 21st "J.Crew's Mickey Drexler as "The Merchant"" post, the New Yorker (click here to read in its entirety) had a great article on J.Crew & its CEO Mickey Drexler. Unfortunately, many of us could not read the entire article.

A big "thanks!" to Maria, who scanned the entire article to share with us. Just click on any of the images to read the article.


As I mentioned before, this article is an interesting read! You really get a feel on who Mickey Drexler is and how he likes to operate.

What are your thoughts on the article? Do you like Mickey Drexler more or less after reading this article? Any points you found particularly interesting or note-worthy? If so, please share! :)

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J.Crew Menswear Now Available in the UK {yey!}

Drapers (click here for the article in its entirety) shares some news for the guys across the pond who love J.Crew too:

J.Crew menswear makes UK debut at new London indie
By Caroline Parry
October 1, 2010

London premium menswear indie Trunk Clothiers has become the first UK menswear stockist of US casualwear brand J Crew.

Trunk Clothiers, which opened on September 9 in London’s Marylebone, will stock a range of shirts from the US brand and will add more products if it proves successful. ...

J Crew, which is available in the US and shipped to online customers in Japan, made its UK wholesale debut in February launching womenswear on luxury etailer Net-a-Porter.

Trunk Clothiers founder and managing director Mats Klingberg got to know the brand through his previous job as a senior manager in global partnerships at American Express.

He told Drapers: “I met the [J Crew] creative director at a cocktail party in Japan. The brand wanted to test the UK market and they liked the brand mix and target customer of the store. We’re starting slowly with only shirts but I hope it will become more.”

Klingberg funded and designed the two-storey Trunk Clothiers store himself, with a palette of warm greys and light wood, which he said nodded to his Swedish heritage. It will launch a transactional website later this month.

He added that he wanted to create a shop that would cater to an international audience, offering “easy to wear, intelligently-designed clothes” and excellent customer service. ...

This is great for J.Crew. They get to expand their brand while testing the market. Hopefully J.Crew will be successful overseas.

What are your thoughts on J.Crew selling its private brand through another storefront? Do you think it is a smart move? Will you shop at Trunk Clothiers if you live in the area?

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"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

Preface: A big "thanks!" to Ibi who suggested weekly 'Looking to LOVE' and 'Looking to HATE' posts where we could all "deposit" our best & worst current experiences. I think it is a brilliant idea and will try it out for a few weeks. Hopefully this will help out our fellow JCAs! :)

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.

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J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.

So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.

In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)

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J.Crew's Jenna Lyons Makes It On Bobbi Brown's "Beauty Rules"

A big "thanks!" to Slastena (who runs the amazing "About All and Nothing at All" blog) who let us know about an interview with Jenna Lyon's in Bobbi Brown's new book "Beauty Rules".

To read the entire article, just click on the image to view it larger. The following text is just a quick snapshot:

Interview: Jenna Lyons
Top Stylist Tells All

Jenna Lyons is one of the most amazing people working in fashion today. As creative director of J.Crew, she's in charge of everything from what clothes are sold to how the stores look to the models you see in the catalogs. That's a huge job, and she does it well. But the coolest thing about Jenna is her style: she's super-eclectic. She can take the basics or something that might have come out of grandma's closet and make it look new again. She's further proof that classic doesn't have to be boring.

Moreover, in Slastena's "Discover Bobbi Brown's New Book "Beauty Rules" ......" post, she tells (& shows!) us that J.Crew's influence can be found everywhere: from the clothes, jewelry, to models!

I have to say, I love the styling found inside the book! It's the kind of layering that I would definitely wear.

What are your thoughts on Bobbi Brown's "Beauty Rules"? Do you like the interview with Jenna Lyons?

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Madewell Email: Hey NYC, don't miss Denim After Dark (+ 20% off jeans)

"Thanks!" to Marietta, who let us know about Madewell's latest promotion.

The Madewell SoHo store (in NYC) will be hosting a special Denim after Dark event this Thursday, 10/7/10, from 7 to 9PM.

Some perks this event offers include:

• 20% off all jeans
• Free denim hemming
• Styling tips from their experts
• Sweets & treats
• Live DJ
• Super Secret One Night Sale
  

Moreover, Madewell stores across the country are celebrating Denim after Dark events.

Will you be attending one of these Denim after Dark events this Fall? If so, please share. :)

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Madewell Email: Free shipping on all orders - don't miss it

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Marietta, who let us know about Madewell's latest email.

Madewell is offering free shipping on all orders (no min it seems) with promo code YESPLEASE. This offer expires 10/6/10. The fine print includes:

*Free shipping offer valid on madewell.com orders shipped via regular shipping (3 to 6 business days). Offer is applied at checkout with promo code YESPLEASE. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer is valid through Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 11:59pm ET.

This is an incredible offer. Well done! I hope to see more of these codes at Madewell. Maybe we can see something similar being offered at J.Crew in the future too. :)

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

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J.Crew Email: The ultimate go-to heel for fall & The dress to impress this fall (plus, FREE SHIPPING)

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Fabulous Florida Mommy (in this post) & Marietta, who shared the following news & emails (yes, two different versions!) sent by J.Crew this morning.

The first email features the Lindy Platform Peep Toes (Item 31982, $265.00), which J.Crew describes as

Our newest love, Lindy, in fine Italian leather, with a cool crisscross design, zipper detailing and a leg-lengthening platform. Exposed metal zipper at side. Elastic goring. Man-made lining and sole. 4 1/8" self-covered heel with a 3/4" exterior platform. Made in Italy. Available in select stores.

The second email features the Wool Origami Sheath Dress (Item 29867; $198.00). J.Crew describes this one-of-a-kind dress as:

Hailing from a mill in Biella, Italy (known for its exquisite fabrics), this sultry wool flannel stunner is impeccably tailored to fit and flatter in all the right places. We love the folding detail at the neck and flattering cap sleeves. Our go-to dress for the season, it's perfect for work and beyond. Back zip. Slight A-line skirt. Fully lined. Falls above knee. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only.

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

Lastly, the Sale section had quite an update this morning. Too bad that update didn't happen during the last promotion of an additional 20% off. But we all knew this would happen! ;)

What are your thoughts on the Lindy Platform Peep Toes & Wool Origami Sheath Dress? Do you own or have tried either on? If so, please share. :)

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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. If you are a reseller, 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. :)

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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. If you are a reseller, 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?

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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!!! :)

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Madewell Email: SALE: New additions (+ free shipping)

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Marietta & Irina, who let us know about Madewell's latest email.

Madewell is letting us know that new additions are now in their Sale section (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.)

I have to say, that at first I wasn't feeling Madewell. (Frankly, I am not their target demographic.) But as of lately, it really is starting to grow on me (from the clothing to the styling). Go Madewell!

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

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J.Crew Email: October Newsletter: what's new at jcrew.com this month...

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Marietta & just visiting, 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 October 2010.

J.Crew is also reminding us about their super-cute coloring book for kids (click here to print them all out).

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

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J.Crew Email: NEW ARRIVALS AT FACTORY ONLINE (HURRY, WE'RE ONLY OPEN WEEKENDS)

"Thanks!" to many of you who shared the latest email from J.Crew this morning.

The email announces that J.Crew Factory (click here to shop online) is once again open for business. As the email and online site mentions, it will only be available on the weekends.

More exciting, there are new arrivals at the Factory online site. New additions include winter coats! :)

What are your thoughts on J.Crew's Factory new arrivals? Do you like some of the latest offerings?

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