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!

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40% Off Sale at J.Crew Stores {40-50% Off at Madewell}

"Thanks!" to many of you, including Meghan (in this post), as well as Nan (in this post), who let us know that J.Crew stores are now offering an additional 40% off their Sale. (Pretty sure it makes it "final" though.)

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know that Madewell stores are now offering an additional 40-50% off their Final Sale.

Stores are offering the better deals, although merchandise range might be more limited. If that is the case, ask a sales associate to help match the store price through an online order (done in-store). The process use to be "ordering through the red phone". However, they no longer have the red phones. The concept is the same and the store associate should know how to do it. :)

Are you going to check out the sale stock at J.Crew or Madewell in store? If so, please share! :)

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Extra 40% Off Madewell Sale Styles!

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

Madewell is offering customers to take an extra 40% off all Sale items with promo code SWEETSALE. The offer expires November 1, 2013. They are also offering free shipping on every order (no min! no code!) until November 4, 2013. The fine print includes:

Offer valid on the purchase of sale items in Madewell stores and at madewell.com from October 31, 2013, 12:01am ET through November 1, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid on phone orders. 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 taken at the register. To redeem online, enter code SWEETSALE 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 October 30, 2013, 12:01am ET through November 4, 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 economy shipping (6 to 8 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. 

I love love love that this promotion is not only 40% off, but includes free shipping! Makes shopping extra enticing!

I am also loving this Long-Sleeve Sweatshirt Dress. Too bad it is not a tad bit longer, because otherwise it would be mine! :)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at Madewell? What Madewell item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

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40% Off Everything in Factory Stores. Ends tonight. Go!

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering 40% off everything in their Factory stores tonight. Plus, some merchandise will be priced up to 50% off.

If you live near a store and have no Halloween plans, it might be worth checking out! There are lots of lovely new arrivals that will probably be priced to sell!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, let us know about your trip! :)

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Happy Halloween! {are you celebrating with J.Crew?}

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!  

I love Halloween!!! Such a wonderful day where we can dress up in the most fantastic outfits. Many of us will be out trick-or-treating with the tiniest members of our family, while others will be handing out candy (like myself!) or attending a spooktacular party with friends.

As per usual with the {celebrating with J.Crew?} posts, it might be fun to have a post on what we plan on wearing today. :)

What are you planning to wear this Halloween? Will you be trick-or-treating? Are you planning to go "head to toe" J.Crew or parts J.Crew?

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"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.

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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! :)

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Today Only: Free Shipping at Factory (Plus, 30% off new arrivals)

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering free shipping (no min!) and 30% off new arrivals with promotional code NEWNOW. The free shipping offer expires tonight, while the percent off expires November 3, 2013.

Once again, there are a lot of items that are replicas of the previous offerings from retail J.Crew. If you missed out on an item the first time around, chances are you will be able to find it at Factory. :)

Personally, I find the sweaters at Factory to be more comfortable, and a wee bit longer, than the retail versions. So I can't wait to check out the factory versions of retail! :)

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? Are there any new arrivals you are interested in getting? If so, please share!

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"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

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

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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Secret Sale for Facebook Friends of J.Crew

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew is offering 25% off (no min!) with promotional code SECRET. This offer expires tomorrow night, midnight EST. The usual exclusions apply (no suiting, no third party items, etc.)

It's interesting to see this type of sale being offered over at J.Crew's FB page. Especially since they are offering the same promo on their website, just with a minimum dollar amount.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

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J.Crew's Shipping Method Change {upgrade or downgrade, you decide!}

"Thanks!" to many of you, including 312JCgirl & Silver Lining (in this post) who revealed some changes in J.Crew's shipping methods: J.Crew has included a new "economy" choice. The difference with standard is pretty significant, as shown below:

Economy (6-8 Business Days) Your order will ship UPS SurePost and will be delivered by USPS.

Standard (3-6 Business Days) Your order will ship UPS Ground.

Economy can take twice as long as standard to make it to the customer's residence. In part because economy is handed off from UPS to the USPS.

What is also interesting is if a customer meets the threshold for free shipping, they can choose between economy and standard. As long as they are aware of it before just clicking away. ;)

If you are below the threshold for free shipping, there is a new $5 flat shipping fee for economy. It will cost $8 for standard. Which is now a bit lower than the $8.95 they were charging before. (Hey, something is something!) :)

I am curious what made J.Crew decide to move in this direction with its shipping. I am aware that J.Crew Factory uses SurePost and a flat shipping fee of $4.95- was it just a matter of time to do the same at retail J.Crew?

I am personally not a big fan of SurePost, but I am a fan of lower-cost shipping. At least J.Crew provided more options for customers. That is a good thing.

Did you notice the extra shipping option? What are your thoughts? Is this an upgrade or downgrade?

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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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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!!! :)

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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, 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?

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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, 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. :)

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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 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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Big Factory Sale: 40% Off Everything in Stores

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering 40% off everything in store, and even an additional 50% off select styles . This offer expires October 31, 2013.

J.Crew Factory is also offering an additional 30% off styles online with promotional code SALE30. This offer expires October 29, 2013.

Usually the stores have a better deal for customers. So if you happen to live close to one, it might just be worth a quick stop to check out the prices!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

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"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.

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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! :)

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J.Crew Updates Website with New Arrivals!

"Thanks!" to many of you, 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, but not the J.Crew Collection (click here).

The OCTOBER catalog (click here to view) is now available to view. However, the latest NOVEMBER 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 ($150+) with promo code SHOPNOW. Yey! This code expires October 30, 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.

Okay, so after taking a long look through the new arrivals I can say that I am not too excited. Yes, there are a few embellished sweatshirts that look cute. However, I own my fair share at this point. 

The issue is the categories I am normally super excited about this time of year (coats, blazers, skirts) are seriously lacking in my opinion. Skirts is such a skimpy category for Fall, so I am overlooking it for now. But blazers and coats? The only ones I am gravitating towards are the Collection pieces and those prices are too high. Where are the more reasonable Hacking Jackets?

Lastly, why are there so many items on the site that are for "pre-order"? Perhaps, J.Crew should be saving those items for the next roll out when they are actually available. Meh.

Sorry to be such a buzz kill about this roll-out. With all that said, I can't wait to see what the Holiday new arrivals bring from J.Crew. :)

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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Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

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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"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

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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For the Next 4 Hours: Extra 40% Off Select Factory Styles

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering 40% off select styles with promotional code MONDAY. This offer expires tonight, midnight EST. The fine print includes:

Offer valid on the purchase of select items made at jcrewfactory.com on October 21, 2013, 8:00pm ET through 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew or J.Crew Factory 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 MONDAY in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change at any time. 

It's interesting to see this type of flash sale over at J.Crew Factory. I am curious how successful it will be- especially considering only select items are included.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

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J.Crew's November Catalog Sneak Peek on Pinterest

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know that there are several images from the upcoming catalog on Pinterest. (Click here for J.Crew on Pinterest.)

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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Save 25% Off Purchases of $150+ at J.Crew!

"Thanks!" to  many of you, including Wendy (in this post) who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew is offering 25% off purchases of $150+ with promotional code SHOPNOW. This offer expires October 30, 2013. The fine print includes:

Offer valid in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 21, 2013, 12:01am ET through October 30, 2013, 11:59pm ET on purchases of $150 or more before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Offer not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, 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 wedding gowns, women's leather apparel, select women's outerwear, select Collection styles, babies' merchandise, men's footwear, men's Ludlow suiting and Ludlow outerwear, Wallace & Barnes merchandise, High Line merchandise or third-party branded merchandise. In-store discount automatically applied at the register. To redeem online, enter code SHOPNOW in the promo code box at checkout. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

I think it is great that this promotion is running both stores and online. Although I am curious if stores will still be offering an additional percent off their Sale merchandise. As of yesterday, it was 40% off Final Sale. Curious if it will stay the same, reduce to 20% off, or removed altogether.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? Do you know if your local store is offering an additional percent off Sale merchandise? If so, please share!

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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 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}

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?

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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, 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. :)

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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 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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J.Crew Factory: It's time to celebrate at Great Mall of the Bay Area

A big "thanks!" to GigiOfCa who shared the following email & offer from J.Crew Factory.

J.Crew is offering Factory Store shoppers in Milpitas, California a special treat. Customers can take 20% off any purchase of $125+. This offer is good through October 27th, 2012.

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).

The location for the J.Crew Factory store is:

Great Mall of the Bay Area
447 Great Mall Drive
Space 528
Milpitas, CA 95035

This is a fantastic offer, especially with all the in-store promotions. {Wahoo!}

Happy Factory Store Shopping!!! :)

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Madewell: 40% Off Sale {free shipping every order!}

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

Madewell is offering customers to take an extra 40% off all Sale items with promo code BONUS40. The offer expires October 22, 2013. They are also offering free shipping on every order (no min! no code!) The fine print includes:

Offer valid on the purchase of sale items at madewell.com from October 17, 2013, 12:01am ET through October 22, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in stores or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. To redeem, enter code BONUS40 in the promo code box when checking out. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change.

Free shipping valid on purchases made at madewell.com from October 15, 2013, 12:01am ET through October 22, 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.

This is a pretty sweet deal on sale merchandise. I love that there is no shipping fee either!

I am personally a fan of the Bensimon® x Madewell Sneakers (item 01854; $55.00) that are on sale right now for $49.99 (before discount). There is something very simple and sweet about these sneakers. Laceless means easy to put on and off... count me in!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at Madewell? What Madewell item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

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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! :)

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Upcoming J.Crew Warehouse Sale {Lynchburg, VA}

A big "thanks!" to Jacob, who let us know that J.Crew will be hosting another Warehouse Sale this weekend! Lots of merchandise for men, women, and the kids!

The dates for this event are as follows:

Saturday, October 19th (from 8AM to 8PM)
Sunday, October 20th (from 10AM to 6PM)

The location for this shopping event is:

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

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

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's November Catalog {thanks Ina Mack!}

A big "thanks!" to Ina Mack {of the lovely "ina in wonderland" blog} who shared most of the pages from the upcoming November catalog with us in her "Country Escape. Jcrew style guide November edition" post (click here). {yey!} All images in this post come from her post and there is more to be seen over at her blog!

This catalog has an old-J.Crew-catalog-circa-2005 feel to it. Frankly, I am loving that feel too!

 

I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this catalog now!

What are your thoughts? Do you know when the newest arrivals are expected to be available? Are you looking forward to the upcoming new arrivals?

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Loving and Hating on J.Crew!

"Thanks!" to Cuckoo (in this post), who let us know about the following two J.Crew-centric posts over at the Gloss (click here).

The "29 Reasons To Avoid Spending Money On J.Crew’s New Fall ‘Style Guide" post (click here to read in its entirety) pretty much says it all. I especially found the "...catalog is filled with little Easter eggs of fashion disaster surprises" pretty funny. I have to agree with the author that the outfit featured in the top post is not pretty. The sweater, skirt, and hat are all lovely but not lovely together. The necklace... I don't even know where to begin with that one.

On the flip side, they also have a "Best Sales Now: 10 Perfect-For-Work Items From J.Crew Starting At $18" post (click here to read in its entirety). I am personally crushing on the Long Colorblock Field Jacket (item 02745; $198.00), which is on sale online for $179.99 (before 30% off with code FALLSALE) and in stores for $149.99 (before additional 40% off). GigiOfCa reviewed this jacket (in this post), and it looked amazing on her!

What I enjoy about these two posts is the range of emotions displayed for J.Crew... just like me! I love J.Crew, and I totally drink the crewlade. There are so many pieces I stalk to own. But man, oh man. Sometimes they put out a piece or style something that has me scratching my head. ;)

What are your thoughts on both posts from the Gloss? Are there any items that make your questionable list? Any items that make your lust list? Please share! :)

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J.Crew Timex Watches {price drop!}

I am not sure when it happened, but both J.Crew's Timex Military Watch (Item 10884) and Timex Vintage Field Army Watch (item 27460) dropped in price from $150 to $98. I should add, they are not on sale. It looks like this is the new set point for price.

This is a pretty significant price drop that I was surprised to see. After all, J.Crew tends to increase prices, not reduce them. I immediately checked out the straps, like the Solid Watch Strap (Item 19474). They are still priced at $20, but I do remember when customers could buy two regular-priced straps and save.

This all got me wondering, why did J.Crew reduce the price on these watches? Especially since so many retailers were imitating the style. (Fossil offers a similar style. Target offers a similar Timex version for a lot, lot, lot less.)

Since J.Crew has a lot of Timex-watch competition out there, they probably decided to be a little more price-reasonable. (Although, let's face it, the watch is still expensively priced. This coming from a consumer who purchased the watch at $150.) Plus, it could create a loss-leader type situation. (Kind of like video game consoles, where the real money is made on the games and not the console.) Make the watch itself, cost a little less, and keep the regular price straps at a high price point. I mean, how can you buy this watch and not get an additional strap or two? ;)

Of course, this has got me hoping that J.Crew will reduce the starting price point for other pieces that are set a bit too high.

What are your thoughts on J.Crew's Timex watches? Did you notice the price reduction? Do you think they are worth the value?

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"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

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

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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Take Extra 30% Off Sale at J.Crew!

"Thanks!" to many of you, including GigiOfCa (in this post), who let us know about the following promotion this morning.

J.Crew is offering customers to take an extra 30% off all Fall Sale items with promo code FALLSALE. The offer expires October 20, 2013. The fine print includes:

*Offer valid on the purchase of sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 15, 2013, 12:01am ET through October 20, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue store, 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. In-store discount automatically applied at the register. To redeem online, enter code FALLSALE 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.  

The good: (1) Happy to see another additional percent off sale at J.Crew (both online and in stores). (2) It looks like some new merchandise made it to sale. Yey!

The bad: (1) J.Crew offered 40% off sale not less than a week ago. Why the decrease to 30%? Especially since many items show up as Final Sale. (2) Most of the merchandise is the same old merchandise. If you wanted an item you would have already bought it by now. Frankly, I am so tired of the section that I rarely check for updates in the morning.

What are your thoughts on this promotion? Are you excited or tired by the Sale section? Share your thoughts! :)

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