Friday, July 26, 2013

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 sale, or to see some new SUMMER 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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  1. Definitely going this weekend to check the new arrivals in person. Will report back.

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  2. If anyone has seen the Biennial Medium Satchel in Vivid Jade please let me know.
    Hide it behind something then let me know which store it is at :)

    I've seen it online a few times but missed out.
    Thank you :D

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  3. Has anyone tried/have the Keeper Chambray Shirtdress? Any thoughts on it?

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  4. Went to the Eaton's Centre store last night. Sale section is totally picked over, prices haven't changed in a month or so.

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  5. Updated In-Store Price Guide. Notes for prices I saw yesterday are dated 7/25, if you want to keyword search. Hopefully the red font is helpful as well.

    Price changes to maritime blazer in placed stripe (vanilla)...ugh...brain is locking up...stripe chambray popover - both are now $39.99. And a few others noted. Oh, the spaced dyed sparkle sweater is now $39.99, too.

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    1. Gigi, I just came back from the 16th and 5th b&m in NY, the Classic Schoolboy Blazer in Dotten Linen (46072) is $79.99 plus an additional 40% off.

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    2. Wow, $39.99 for the vanilla placed stripe maritime? That's a deal. I know a lot of JCAs didn't care for the color but I like this blazer a lot with black cropped pants and a tee. Very comfortable.

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    3. Thanks, Marietta! The in-store cut to $79.99 on the dotted linen blazer happened last week and I forgot to note it. Review, if anyone's interested, in this post

      Shopalot - Y, $39.99 for the placed striped maritime. Cray. I like the maritime, just didn't care for that vanilla. If I hit a store & it's still available in S, I'll probably find it wildly attractive. lol Review of the maritime placed stripe.

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  6. I went last night to pick up the Crystal Circle Necklace they put on hold for me. Have been waiting for it to go on sale forever. It dropped a little in price, but with the addtl 40% off, it was a no brainer for me. Store was pretty much picked over tho.

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  7. Hi guys, Does anyone know how the factory excursion vest fits, and is there any coupon off I store if I purchase it? For reference, I wear a size small in their factory offerings. Thanks for the help.

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    1. I got my usual XS in the green vest. It's a little roomy, but I kept it instead of sizing down. I really like it!

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    2. Thanks Jenny. I appreciate your input. Just ordered it.

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  8. Off topic - but I was just walking down Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia and it looks like we're getting a Madewell! There's a storefront on Walnut between 17th and 18th - right next to Pietro's - that's being renovated and it says to expect them to open in September. Yay!

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  9. Swung by the downtown SF store to check out the new arrivals. Was hoping to see the trench dress in person but no luck. To my surprise I really liked the stretch boucle jacket (the black/white colorway is very professional and it's more structured than last season's similar jackets) and the jeweled short-sleeved sweatshirt. The Bedazzler finally got me!

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  10. Any thoughts about the Viv patent flats? Comfortable? Cute? I'm thinking about trying them but don't know about sizing. I wear an 8 in the seville espadrille wedges and a 9 in the mila cap toe ballet flats. Should I try 8 or 8.5? Thanks!

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    1. The description says to size up half a size, which I didn't read when I initially made my purchase. I'm pretty much a perfect 5.5 with most mid-range labels, and the 5.5 in this style was definitely snug. I could get my feet in, but any extended walking probably would have probably ended up with painful blisters. I returned the 5.5s and am waiting for the 6s (in metallic) to be restocked.

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    2. I have these and really like them...but I do think you need to go up 1/2 size...at least. They are much more snug than the cece. Mine have held up well but the patent is very tight...and squeaks when you walk. I have not had this issue with Bella or CeCe so I think it may be specific to the Viv.

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    3. Get rid of the squeak in leather & patent shoes by putting some shoe stretching spray inside. I put it in the toe box area and am sure to put it in the top underside that sits on the top of the foot. Helps quite a bit.

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    4. Gigi - would that work for heel squeaks? I have a pair of Celine boots and when I wear them the heel of one squeaks with every step! Drive me nuts! ;p

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    5. Suzy - The stretching spray is worth a try on the interior of your boots. It may be that the exterior leather needs some love, so be sure to protect it w/some leather lotion. That may help as well.

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  11. I have some returns to make so I do plan on going either this weekend, or possibly Monday or Tuesday.

    Btw, there are several new promo-priced items including cashmere sweaters in select colors, as well as a couple of new markdowns too. I've noted them in this post.

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  12. If anyone should see a Havana clutch in natural with gold trim, could you possibly put it on hold and email me? Thanks so much!
    Mommydearestjca at yahoo

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  13. Went to the Copley B&M last night to check out some new arrivals. Sale section looked okay, a lot of t-shirts though I didn't look too much at their offerings. The Schoolboy Blazer in Dotted Linen caught my eye since it was much cheaper in the store ($79.99 - I think vs. $129.99 online, before sale), but I didn't bite.

    Like some others have said, I was a little disappointed with the wrinkly, creased clothing on the racks. I'm sorry, but if I'm paying $110 for a silk blouse I would appreciate it if it weren't wrinkled.

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  14. Was just wondering if anyone saw the mixed stitch tippi this weekend. I noticed it was already under the sale section on line. A review would be appreciated. TIA.

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    1. The mixed stitch Tippi is made of a stretchier fabric than the regular Tippis. I think it runs a bit smaller, too. I was happy with the way the Large fit me, when normally I'd buy a Medium in a Tippi (and a Small in a Tippi cardigan, go figure right?). I really liked it but didn't buy it full price. Both colors were nice but I preferred the one with the pink in it.

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    2. Thanks so much cate. I was leaning towards the pink one as well. Hopefully, I'll be able to go in this coming week and try it on.

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  15. Scissor happy! New cuts for Sat morning rounded up at the top of this post.

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    1. Gigi - Just want to let you know that I really appreciate your in store price updates. Thanks to your post here last week, I got the tortoise and crystal pendant necklace for $39.99 + 40% off in store compared to $89.99 online. Yey!

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    2. Sally A - Way to go! We're necklace twins ;)

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    3. I picked up the necklace too. Thank you for the tip. It was worn twice and I have a crystal missing. No biggie at that price but if I paid FP this would be a vent post!

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    4. Crewmum - Someone else mentioned a missing crystal. I'll have to keep an eye on mine.

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    5. Gigi - Wanted to add my thanks. Your posts and heads up messages are so helpful. Thanks so much. You are the best.

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  16. I stopped by to return Cafe Trousers in cotton that didn't fit (kept ones that did, though, I liked these but need to hem them). Sale section was small. Lots of new arrivals on the floor but I'm waiting it out for a promotion.

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  17. A review of the Liberty Popover in Strawberry Thief Floral here

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  18. Review of the merino swing sweater currently on promo for $75 + STYLE40.

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  19. If anyone sees the crystal pendant necklace (04424) could you please let me know? I have called around for an hour and a half searching for one this morning! I would so appreciate it!

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    1. HollDoll - Next store you call, have them put the style number into the computer to tell you what stores nationwide have it or not. Good luck.

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    2. Gigi-I tried that early on, they all kept telling me that since it's on sale they couldn't do that, so I gave up!

      Also Gigi, you have helped me get so may good deals over the past year--thank you so much!!!

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    3. HollDoll - You're welcome!

      Email me asap -> gigiofca@gmail

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  20. Stopped by the Pasadena, CA store and the sale section doesn't have much left. Just neon t-shirts and shirts. The new arrivals that I did see were not that impressive. Tried the new schoolboy in heather gray and I liked it quite a bit. As soon as there is a promo, I'll be picking it up.

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  21. Does anyone know of a FP promo coming up soon? I chatted with an online specialist and she told me 25% off starting today but I see that the 40 % sale is through August 4th!

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  22. I saw the 'new schoolboy' in store, and thought it looked good, but not drastically different than before. Then an eBay purchase of a 2011 schoolboy arrived-guess what features it includes? Ticket pocket, functional buttons at the cuffs, and striped lining in the arms. Made me giggle a bit at the pimping JC is doing of the 'new and improved' schoolboy ;) On a positive note, their email today indicates it will also be offered in petite and tall sizes...

    I like several things in the new rollout, but will wait for sale. The lace front sweatshirt strikes me as a sweatshirt version of the lady lace sweater, which I love, but the arms were short for me, and the body of it could be a little longer.

    If anyone comes across the navy and white stripe no 2 pencil skirt, it is down to 79.99 in store pre-discount. I did a FIFM (find it for myself :)), and can't wait to receive it!

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  23. JCAs, I am looking for some Ceces in size 8 (all sale/promo) in the following colors:

    Suede

    Vivid Aqua (light green)
    Fresh Plum (bright purple)
    Bluebird (bright cobalt blue)

    Leather

    Vintage blush

    I ordered some online and they came (you guessed it!) damaged. I am tired of dealing with CS. If you have seen any of these I would appreciate it if you could let me know! My email is bankygirl (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you in advance.

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  24. Went to the Jcrew in St Louis (Galleria) today and the sale section was practically empty. However I did find a rare gem - the origami bow dress in my size for $38 after the 40% off extra! They had a couple others left in size 0, 6, and 8 and they had a few other business type dresses on huge clearance so it's worth looking in case they have your size!

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