J.Crew Holiday items have arrived. It took me a little while to get in to the store to try some of them on but I did it finally and I’ll have those up this week. My store had an “early Black Friday” event this past Sunday morning. You could take 40% off your purchase so I assume that is what the Black Friday, and maybe Cyber Monday promos will be.

Does it seem like there’s more Tartan and Holiday-style plaid items this year? I think it’s on almost every type of item. One of my favorites is the Maxi Skirt in Tartan though I’m sure it’s really really long and I’d have to take several inches off. The Lace Pants are back this year but the Factory also has Lace Pants, with an elastic waist and pockets. The retail pants have a scalloped hem and though they are both at the same starting price of $98, the Factory has them currently at 50% off. If you are only going to wear them once or twice a year, I’d go with the Factory Lace Pants.

It seems the faux fur stole is the holiday trend as I’ve also seen them being offered at Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Anthropologie. I love this striped pink stole from Urban Outfitters.


Through the end of today, you can take 30-40% off Holiday ready items, and 30% off sale, with code FESTIVE. What’s interesting is I can’t find anything that’s 40% off, in any of the categories. The details of the promo don’t even mention the 40% off. Just a bit sneaky if you ask me. I didn’t get anything from this promo. I’ll hold out for the Black Friday or Cyber Monday Promo to grab the Wolfstooth Dress.

Are you shopping the FESTIVE promo or waiting for the weekend?

J.Crew has lots of items from the early Fall rollouts on sale. All the cherry print items are on sale, plus an additional 30% off with code SALETREAT. I have worn the Flutter-Sleeve Top many times since I purchased it. I’ve been pairing it with an older Jackie Cardigan in Burnished Olive. Another print on sale is the Windowpane in Silk-Twill. Both the dress and top that I reviewed are now on sale.


There are some great items in the 50% off section as well like the Leopard Bow Sandals , which I ordered, or these Printed Multistrap Sandals (review). There are also quite a few of the brighter colors of the Wool Jackie available and the Harlow Sweater is also on sale.


Are you shopping this SALETREAT?

J.Crew had a roll-out of new arrivals this week and, overall, I was very under-whelmed by it. Other than the coats, which I don’t need, I didn’t add a lot to my wishlist. Collection had a few eye-catchers for me, like the Olivia Topcoat and the Down Parka. Who knew I would want pink faux-fur in my life? But let’s take a look at some of the items I did like.

I would pair the Oxford Skirt with the Tippi Sweater in Embroidered Stars. I really like that sweater. Of course, I wanted to get as many gold stars as possible in Elementary School so who wouldn’t want a gold star sweater? I am also happy to see the Vintage Crop Jean is back. I do hope it fits like the pairs from a few years ago. Also, I wish the Tunic Cable-Knit Sweater came in other colors. I would throw that over some of my shirtdresses. I do like the online styling of it with the curved hem of the Wool Double-Serge Mini Skirt.

Around this roll-out and the Holiday roll-out, I always look for warm socks. I have these from Anonymous Ism and a cute Santa pair of Chup socks. What do you think about the New Balance for J.Crew Performance? I liked the Striped Leggings and the Bitter Lemon color of the 711 Sneakers but that’s about it. I guess I just don’t think J.Crew when I need work-out gear, even though it is New Balance branded.

There’s a new promo for the weekend too. You can take 25% or 30% off with code SHOPMORE and includes sale items.

Are you shopping new arrivals or the SHOPMORE sale?

J.Crew has had 5 days of different promos, with today’s being 40% off all Final Sale items, with code FRIDAY. I’ve been waiting for a better percentage off of sale items, though I wish it wasn’t F/S, to make a few purchases. I bought the Marine Salt color of the Collection Gazebo Pants. I love the black and can see wearing this color with a black cashmere tee and these strappy flats or these gorgeous t-strap flats. Out of all the Fall heels I’ve seen offered at J.Crew I think the pink tweed Elsie Pumps are the most fun! I may also be able to pull them off with the Gazebo Pants.


There are lots of items on sale right now. It looks some I bought on promo are now in the sale section like this silk blouse and the Sammie Pants in Polka Dot. I have yet to wear them but that’s only because I had them in a box of clothes I’m getting rid of. Luckily I double-checked that box before sending it out.


Are you shopping this final promo of the week? Did you shop any of the others during the week? Anything I missed that you think I’d love?

I am back from my mini-vacation just in time to see all the new cherry print items J.Crew rolled out for October. We had a little sneak preview when the Flutter-Sleeve Top (review) was put out in stores at the end of August. Now it’s truly rolled out along with all the other items in the print, but with a black background and red cherries. I was at the store Wednesday and tried on every piece I could find. Those reviews are coming soon.

I liked the Tippi Sweater but since I haven’t had the opportunity to wear my Embellished Bee Tippi I probably won’t buy it. I love the ruffle bottom of the wrap dress but the top is a little low-cut. A short block heel is on the Ankle-Wrap Heels and you can choose a necklace or bracelet with cherries. Finishing up the accessories are a pretty little silk scarf or socks.

I sure do wish J.Crew allowed more than 100 items in a wishlist. Or at least allowed you to create separate categories under your account. Mine is completely full and I’ll have to start making more purchases if I want to add anything from the November and Holiday rollouts coming in the next few months.

Have you tried any of the cherry print items? What is your favorite?