Madewell on Facebook

September 25th, 2008

It’s time for another Madewell SnoCone Event! I received this email from Madewell today.  Last time, the event was in New York.  This time, the Madewell SnoCone cart will be in Austin, TX.  Stop by the Madewell store in Austin this Saturday and Sunday and receive a free icy treat.  Not only that, but you [...]

Dulken and Derrick for J.Crew

September 25th, 2008

In the new catalog, the theme of “If…you only knew,” offers us some insight as to what inspires the designs and collaborations at J.Crew.
Number 8 is Dulken & Derrick.  The following little blurb is from the J.Crew catalog.
When you see beautiful flowers in bridal magazines, Dulken & Derrick are behind them.  They have been making [...]

Here is the Cecilia gown that I pictured in the entry, “A New J.Crew Wedding Dress.”  At the time of the post, it was not yet featured online.
The dresses look so different that I almost did not recognize it online.  It is styled much more gracefully for the catalog than for the website.
For the price [...]

Italian houndstooth Greta jacket, $375.00, Item 96180
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I came across the Greta coat in my Glamour magazine in the post, “J.Crew Greta Coat in Orange Houndstooth.”  I was so excited that I recognized a J.Crew piece before it was officially on the website.
Many of you wrote about how [...]

Timex Military Watch™ for J.Crew

September 23rd, 2008

Timex military watch™, $150.00, Item 10884
Inspired by military watches from the 1940s, Timex reached deep into their archives to create this handsome timepiece just for us. A fusion of traditional elements and modern materials, the dial features a bold, distinctive font and a sharply contrasting bright red second hand. Stainless steel watch case with luminescent [...]

My boyfriend recently signed up for a J.Crew card. His shopping at J.Crew had been limited to what I buy for him. But we were in the store in August and I convinced him it would be worth it to get the points for the shopping that he does do there, plus the [...]

J.Crew Stores Are Renovating

September 22nd, 2008

I was in my J.Crew store in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania looking for the new October arrivals to try on. I was disappointed to see that there were no new items! This is the first time that this J.Crew store did not have the new arrivals out and ready to be tried on.
I spoke with [...]

The Lucido Coat from J.Crew

September 21st, 2008

Lucido coat, $1,800.00, Item 96559

In soft, shiny Italian patent leather, this glamorous jacket is a singular statement piece. We’ve lined it with a dramatic print from our favorite couture mill, so it’s Italian through and through. Generous A-line fit. Deep V-neck. Elbow sleeves. Interior piping. Fully lined. Falls to low hip. Part of the J.Crew [...]

Patchwork sport coat, $595.00, Item 97061

Classic-fit wool-cord patchwork pant, $298.00, Item 96068
Now we all that J.Crew is known for their madras patchwork during the summer time.  But it looks as if they are have created a fall version.
The patchwork sport coat is being featured as a Collector’s item.  While I do feel like the jacket [...]

A Friendly Free Shipping Reminder

September 20th, 2008

With the price points of the new October arrivals at J.Crew, a free shipping code is necessary!  Here is a reminder of the code.  Use it on all your purchases to save some money!
Enjoy free shipping with code ISB-90 on a purchase of $150 or more.
Free shipping offer expires at 11:59 pm ET on 10/4/08.