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Monday, 30 September 2013

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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 Sale Strategy {retrain the customer?}

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
A fellow JCA, Bug Pin (in this post), mentioned something very interesting that I thought was worth sharing:
OT. Call me crazy but I think J Crew is finally trying a new tactic of offering smaller numbers of inventory at retail plus an across the board discount of 25% off and it is working! So many things are sold out or close to it. I've never seen anything like it before. If this is truly their plan (meaning, things aren't going to come back fully restocked in a couple weeks) we just might not see the major sale sections and might have to change the "I'll just wait for sale or percent off sale" mentality that so many have grown accustomed to (often through pure frustration that paying full price is never worth it.) Interesting.  
This is an insightful take on J.Crew's current customer strategy when it comes to pricing. I also believe Bug Pin theory is exactly what J.Crew is trying to do!

How many of us (myself included), find we will wait for an item to go on sale because we know it will *always* go on sale? How many of us (again, myself included), find we will wait for an item to go on sale with an additional percent off because we know there is an additional percent off just around the corner?

J.Crew must have figured it out themselves, (that customers don't mind waiting for a lower price,) as they looked at the Sale Section. Day after day, there are over 1,000 items available for sale in the Women's section alone. (A few years ago, we would rarely see 1,000+ sale items. 800+ would seem like a lot.) With each new roll out now, it means more past-season items to go on sale.

However, as Bug Pin pointed out, J.Crew has started to offer the 25%-off-regular-and-sale-priced-items-too promo more frequently with new roll outs. Coupled with items "selling out" or on "backorder", it creates a feeling in J.Crew customers that they should "buy now".

And let's talk about whether an item is really "selling out". I am surprised to see so many items that are new (as in the first day they "go live"), with the "backordered / ship date" message. Are these items really selling out or did J.Crew just offer a super-limited number to begin with to create some buzz? Because I see most of those same items are sitting on shelves at my local store... (Granted there are those items that really do sell out quickly like Factory's Herringbone Excursion Vest, but I am not so sure about all of them. I remember a certain sweater selling out online and no one was buying it at my local store.)

What are your thoughts on J.Crew's pricing strategy for customers? Do you think J.Crew is trying to re-train its base of fans?
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J.Crew Factory Coffee Break Sale: Get 30% Off {3 hours only!}

Posted on 09:00 by gaurav kumar
"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following email & news from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering customers to take an extra 30% off all items (no min) and free shipping with promo code BUZZ. The offer expires September 30, 2013 at 2PM ET. The fine print includes:

*Offer valid on purchases made at jcrewfactory.com on September 30, 2013, 11:00am ET through 1:59pm 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 or used in combination with any other offer. To redeem, enter code BUZZ in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Orders will be shipped via regular ground shipping (4 to 7 business days). Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Terms of offer are subject to change at any time.
This is certainly an interesting promo! It's not too often we see a promo last for a few hours. I wonder how successful it will be. Well I am off to check out Factory online. :)

Will you be checking out J.Crew Factory? Are there any items you are hoping to see or to get?
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Ends Today! Extra 30% Off J.Crew's Final Sale

Posted on 04:30 by gaurav kumar
Today is the last day J.Crew is offering customers to take 30% off all sale items (no min) with promo code SHOPNOW.

J.Crew seems to be running promotions back to back now (which is great). Of course, now I am curious what the next promotion will be.

Will you be checking out the Sale section? Are there any items you are hoping to see or to get?
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Sunday, 29 September 2013

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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 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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The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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, 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! :)


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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The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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, 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! :)


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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Thursday, 26 September 2013

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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!
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It's Back! Extra 30% Off J.Crew's Final Sale

Posted on 05:47 by gaurav kumar
"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following email & news from J.Crew.

J.Crew is offering customers to take 30% off all sale items (no min) with promo code SHOPNOW. The offer expires September 30, 2013. The fine print includes:
*Offer valid on the purchase of final sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from September 26, 2013, 12:01am ET through September 30, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, the Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory 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. Offer not valid on third-party branded items. Discount on qualifying retail-store purchases will be applied at the register. All sales are final. No exchanges or returns. To redeem online, enter code SHOPNOW in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
It is nice to see that J.Crew brought back an additional percent off their sale online and in stores. It is especially nice that over 100 new items made it to the sale section. Wahoo!

As many of us have noticed and commented, we are not sure why J.Crew has not dropped prices or offered a deeper percent off Final Sale since there is *so* much merchandise (and the same kind of merchandise) just sitting around.

Will you be checking out the Sale section? Are there any items you are hoping to see or to get?
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Madewell: 25% Off Sale & Free Shipping!

Posted on 05:42 by gaurav kumar
"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following Madewell email/ promotion with us.

Madewell is offering 25% off (no min) their Sale and free shipping (no min!) with promo code HELLOFALL. This offer expires September 30, 2013. The fine print includes:
*Offer valid on the purchase of sale items in Madewell stores and at madewell.com from September 26, 2013, 12:01am ET through September 30, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid on phone orders or on third-party branded merchandise. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. Discount on in-store purchases will be applied at the register. To redeem online, enter code HELLOFALL in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change.

Free shipping valid on purchases made at madewell.com from September 24, 2013, 12:01am ET through September 30, 2013, 11:59pm ET only. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. Free shipping is applied automatically at checkout. Orders will be shipped via regular shipping (3 to 6 business days) and return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Offer valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
Good time to pick up on a few Madewell items you were considering!

Will you be taking advantage of this promo at Madewell? Did you pick up an item or two? Please share! :)
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Wednesday, 25 September 2013

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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! :)
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"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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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Ends Today! Take 25% Off Sitewide at J.Crew (plus free shipping!)

Posted on 06:42 by gaurav kumar
J.Crew sent out an email this morning reminding customers that today is the last day they are offering an additional 25% OFF SITEWIDE (no min!) with promo code SHOPFALL. They are also throwing in free shipping on all orders (no min either!)

This is really a great promotion but... I think I am all shopped out. This doesn't mean I don't love the Fall offerings, because there really are so many lovely things. I just feel like I have everything I need in my closet right now. It's hard justifying another embellished sweatshirt or striped top when I already have the ones offered from past seasons.

On a bright note, I do enjoy reading about everyone's purchases. I am living vicariously through you all! ;)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? Any items you are interested in? If so, please share!
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J.Crew Factory: 40% Off + Extra 10-30% Off

Posted on 06:35 by gaurav kumar
"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following promotion this morning.

J.Crew is reminding customers that they can take up to an additional 40% off over at J.Crew Factory. Prices are automatically adjusted to reflect the offer. Yey! This offer expires September 29, 2013. 


They are also offering a stack promo of 10% off purchases of $75+, 20% off purchases of $125+, and 30% off purchases of $200+ with promo code SEPTSAVE. For those using their J.Crew Credit Card, you can earn double points! This offer also expires September 29, 2013.

Will you be taking advantage of this latest promotion? What are your thoughts on this sale? Are you loving the latest Fall arrivals from Factory?
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Tuesday, 24 September 2013

"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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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Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to 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 experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.
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Monday, 23 September 2013

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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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Sunday, 22 September 2013

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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 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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The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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, 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! :)


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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The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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, 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! :)


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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Thursday, 19 September 2013

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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!
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Wednesday, 18 September 2013

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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! :)
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J.Crew Sample Sale This Weekend {Arden, NC}

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
A big "thanks!" to Aderonke & Renee, who let us know that J.Crew will be hosting another Sample Sale this weekend! Lots of merchandise for men, women, and the kids! Plus, a bit of Madewell stuff will be thrown into the mix.

The dates for this event are as follows:

Saturday, September 21st (from 9AM to 8PM)
Sunday, September 22nd (from 10AM to 4 PM)

The location for this shopping event is:

J.Crew Clearance Store
1 Clifford Way (off N.C. 191)
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-6475

If you know any more details of this event (like pricing) and/or planning to attend, please let us know!

Congrats to all those in the area!!! :)
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"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
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 Updates Website with New Arrivals!

Posted on 02:39 by gaurav kumar
"Thanks!" to many of you, including 312JCgirl (in this post), & FriendlyFemme (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew had an update to its website (click here to view online).

There are some new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} It looks like Crewcuts (click here) has been updated, as did the J.Crew Collection (click here).


The SEPTEMBER catalog (click here to view) is now available to view. However, the latest OCTOBER catalog is not. (Check your mailbox as it is being sent via snail mail to customers!)


J.Crew is also offering customers to take an additional 25% off SITEWIDE with promo code SHOPFALL. Yey! This code expires September 25, 2013. J.Crew is also offering free shipping with every order (no min!). This offer is for today only, and is automatically applied at checkout.

My top pick is the Jeweled Chandelier Sweatshirt (item 04967; $168.00) in Athletic Grey Ivory. It's both casual and decadent. Who knew a sweatshirt with some jewels could look this gorgeous?!


I am also loving the Houndstooth Baseball Cap (item 06199; $58.00) in Navy Loden. J.Crew has done a great job dressing up this basic item into a chic accessory.

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? :) 
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Tuesday, 17 September 2013

"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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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Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to 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 experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.
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JCA Community {quote it!}

Posted on 12:51 by gaurav kumar
There are a lot of good quotes and it is getting harder to choose just one. So I won't! Here is a sampling of the ones that made me chuckle aloud...

From the "J.Crew's October Catalog Sneak Peek on Pinterest" post:
  • J.Crew Guy in Canada: "Fall and J.Crew go together like salt and pepper. ...I'm looking better if poorer."
  • Mamakoh: "...Is the jewel drenched sweatshirt in stores? It's not online yet and I NEED THIS. I've avoided most of the jeweled stuff cause I know they'll just entice my toddler to try to pull them off me but I'm willing to fight with her for this one!"
  • Clotted Creame: (Planning meeting)
    Head Stylist: Okay, moving on to the liberty floral print shirtdress. Any photo story ideas?
    Assistant #1: This would look great with butterflies swirling around it in the middle of the plaza.
    HS: Hmmm...beautiful idea, but not in the budget. We’re only ordering limited stock this year, remember, to create the illusion of scarcity.
    Assistant #2: Why don’t we utilize the local talent in Venice and incorporate Venetian pigeons? Venetian pigeons are way more chic than New York pigeons. They even understand Italian!
    HS: Good thinking, A#2! You are now promoted to Assistant to the Head Stylist. A#1, you are now Assistant to the Assistant.
    A#1: Ugh! Why didn’t I think of that?! If I had just rearranged a few letters of the alphabet and said “pigeons” instead of “butterflies”!!!
From the "Questionable Item of the Week: Paint Splattered Khakis" post:
  • Cate: "...I personally don't like wearing J.Crew head to toe, but sometimes I don't think their pieces mix well with clothes from other retailers and I find it hard to put a personal spin on their clothing. It seems to lend itself to wearing with other J.Crew things. Maybe Mickey is a genius!"
  • Cate: "...somehow salad dressing, spaghetti sauce and wine don't look quite as cool on my pants ;)"
  • GigiOfCA: "...All this talk about the pants/clutch/heels. Is no one wearing a shirt w/these pants?"
HA! Thank you ladies and gentleman for the much needed laugh! :)
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Monday, 16 September 2013

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

Posted on 21:30 by gaurav kumar
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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Questionable Item of the Week: Paint Splattered Khakis

Posted on 21:00 by gaurav kumar
Over at J.Crew's 770 bog, there was a post featuring photos from their recent Spring / Summer 2013 Collection.  Among the images there was a pair of pants covered in paint that caught my eye: the Paint Splattered Army Green Khakis.

J.Crew loves to offer variations of "pants with paint" every year. What I want to know is why? Why is J.Crew still producing khakis with random paint marks on them? Who is even buying them? If someone is buying them, are they doing it ironically? Are customers purchasing the pants really styling them with high heels and an evening bag?

Remember that scene in "Mean Girls" where Rachel McAdams' character says, "stop trying to make fetch happen". (Click here to watch over at YouTube.) I feel like someone needs to do this with J.Crew's paint pants.

What are your thoughts on the Paint Splattered Army Green Khakis? Would you buy this or leave it at the store? Have you see this first hand, and if so, what are your impressions?

Quick Poll: Do you like the Paint Splattered Army Green Khakis (or "Paint Pants" in general)?
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J.Crew's October Catalog Sneak Peek on Pinterest

Posted on 11:43 by gaurav kumar
"Thanks!" to many of you, including Susan (in this post) who let us know that there are several images from the upcoming October catalog on Pinterest. (Click here for J.Crew on Pinterest.)

From the looks of it... not only is it a destination catalog, but it features one of my favorite cities: Venice!

 
*Um, I need this jewel drenched top. NEED IT.
 *This coat is g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s. Seriously.
 *Yes, please!
Okay... I was a bit worried from the sneak peek in the "Sneak Peek: J.Crew's October 2013 Catalog {thanks ..." post. However, I am now super excited about the upcoming new arrivals. So much eye candy!!! Should have never doubted J.Crew's Fall Collection! ;)

What are your thoughts on the upcoming collection? Are there any pieces you are super excited about? Does your local store carry any of the new arrivals yet? If so, please share!
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