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I am successfully decompressed and un-jetlagged from my trip. It took me a few days but I’m not walking around like a Zombie any longer. We had an amazing time and I hope you following along on my Instagram! I’ll share thoughts and more pics as soon as I can.

Currently J Crew Factory has a new promo with up to 60% off everything and an additional 20% off when you buy three or more items, using code THISISNICE. BUT!! I did receive an email from GiltCity today that has a J Crew Factory coupon for 30% or 35% off if you spend $135 or more. If you are not a member, join here to get your exclusive coupon code. The limit is one coupon per person.

Here’s what I have in my shopping cart. I like the Polo Dress in Navy and I ordered the Summer Plaid Shorts over the weekend. I have the Pleated Short in Scarlet. It’s a really deep red, not bright with an orange undertone.

I am still wanting the Keating Boy Blazer in the Navy Linen but the Petite size I need is now sold out. And of course, you’ve seen the Orange/Tangerine Shirt is back. I like the pretty little Gingham Shell and would get it in the Bright Red. I would hope it looks more like the online image and not be too red.

The Boy liked his short-sleeve shirts I bought him last year. I will be getting him this and the Linen in Deep Harbor and Royal Blue White..

The GiltCity coupon is good until May 15 and can be used one-time only in-stores or online.

Happy Shopping!

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J Crew Factory dropped some new arrivals on us Wednesday. They are gearing up for Summer in this latest release. The accessories are some I’ve already added to my wishlist with the Striped Espadrille my number one pick! I took a 6 1/2 in the Gingham so I have no doubt these fit the same.

It seems they have decided to offer the popular and eternally wait-listed short-sleeve popover in a Factory version. And it looks like the Oranges Popover is back as well.

Don’t forget – Through today, April 15, you can use HEYSPRING for 20% off your purchase of $100 or more. If you have a J Crew Card you can use SPRINGCARD for 25% off $100 or more.

Are you shopping J Crew Factory new arrivals? Because I’ll be on vacation, I’ll wait and see what has gone on sale when I get back.

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J Crew Factory has gone Gigi “Stripe-sick” this week. Through today, striped items are 40% off, prices as marked. What makes that better is the HEYSPRING promo where you can take another 20% off if you spend $100 or more. I received that promo in one of my Factory orders. You can take 25% off by using your J Crew Card and code SPRINGCARD.

The nice thing about this promo is they have already picked out all the striped options for you and have them linked at the top of the web page. How cute is the girls’ Sateen Striped Dress? I want the mens’ Striped Hoodie for myself.

I reviewed the Striped Knit Dress and took a Small in it. The Striped Racerback Cami is TTS and I took my normal size 8. It’s nice and lightweight and I originally purchased it to take on my trip but decided to take a few different items instead.

There are not a whole lot of items to choose from in the men/girls/boys categories but enough to get you to $100 to take 20% off with code HEYSPRING, or 25% off with SPRINGCARD using your J Crew Card. Those codes are good until April 15.

Are you stripe-sick shopping at J Crew Factory?

 

 

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Shopbop is having a Friends & Family sale through April 7. Take 25% off with code INTHEFAM on full-price and sale items.

It takes a few months for Tory Burch items to go on sale. It usually happens after the second set of new arrivals shows up; anywhere from 4-5 months. So when I find a promo for Tory Burch items I check my Pinterest Board to see what I’ve been wish-listing. The Montorosso Dress is high on my wishlist at the moment.

I wear my J Crew Seville Espadrille Wedges all Summer but realized I don’t have a cute flat or heeled sandal that’s not a wedge or espadrille. I am picky about sandals and shoes in general. It can’t have ankle straps, a wide band across the top or a a “toe ring”. Of course, all the ones I like have one of those criteria.

Shopbop also has Madewell items. I tried on the Alma Peasant Top and though it didn’t work out for me it’s still very cute. The Joie Rankin Blouse is a good alternative to the Madewell top that I’ll need to try. I had these 7 for All Mankind Culottes in a Medium Wash Blue at least 10 years ago. I had to get rid of them but only because I sized out of them. I wore them all the time and would definitely get them again. I missed out on a DVF jersey romper last year that was in blue & green. This floral print is the same style as the one I wanted last year.

Are you shopping INTHEFAM at Shopbop?

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I received an email last week that there were new arrivals on the website at J. Crew but nothing jumped out at me. Over the weekend, there was a 30% off promo and it was then that I found quite a few new arrivals to add to my wishlist. Items are always more appealing when they are on sale, right?

The very first thing to catch my eye was the Gemma Tortoise Flats. My store has them and I was able to quickly try them on. They run large so I would size down half a size to a 6 1/2. The material is PVC and there are three holes where the arch is, for air-flow so your feet won’t get too sweaty. They are just as just in person as they are online and at the top of my wishlist. I’ll probably get them when I return from my trip.

With the 30% off promo over the weekend, I ordered the Madras Shirtdress and the Le Capitaine Garment-Dyed Sweatshirt. The style of the shirtdress looks similar to the Soft Lame Shirtdress from last year so I ordered the same size, a 6. I would love to see the Madras in a popover like the Metallic Gingham or the solid. The season of the sweatshirt has almost come and gone for me but the Le Capitaine Sweatshirt looked too cute to pass up.

The Sunday Slim Short in Patchwork Madras is on my list to purchase. I am hoping my store has it when I make some returns today. I really like the look of the Gingham Pleated Mini Skirt but wish it was offered in the Pink, like the Campbell Blazer or Linen Pants. I was pleasantly surprised by the pink when I saw it in-store. It’s not a ballerina pink but a little darker and really pretty. It’s a pink would probably wear.

Did you make any purchases over the weekend with the 30% off? Some of these items are included in the current 25% off with SHOPSALE. The one item I did finally find in-store and on sale was the Tweed Jacket with Zippers that I tried on in January.