I have been a J.Crew credit card holder for many years so I guess I have just gotten used to it, without realizing all of the perks associated with it.  My boyfriend recently signed up for the card at our local store and his card arrived in the mail today, along with an insert explaining all of the benefits of a J.Crew card.

On that same insert, the various phone numbers to reach J.Crew are listed.  I didn’t know there were so many different phone numbers to reach J.Crew.  Call any one of the following phone numbers, depending on your needs.

• 1.800.562.0258 to reach the call center for a phone order or customer service
• 1.877.280.2718 to request a “We’ll find it for you” search on a hard-to-find item
• 1.800.205.3877 to reach a wedding specialist that can coordinate your entire wedding party
• 1.866.599.5222 to receive front-of-the-line priority on phone orders when using a J.Crew card
• 1.866.393.2090 to inquire about any of the services that J.Crew offers

Wow!  I never knew that were so many phone numbers set up to help customers depending on their issue.  And now that I know that J.Crew card holders have a special line, I will call it the next time I need help.  I wonder how “front-of-the-line priority” the service will be.

J.Crew sent out an email this morning announcing the new additions to their Final Sale.  I wrote about this yesterday, too.

I really don’t like the discrepancy in sale prices online and in stores.  Currently, the stores are running a promotion with additional 40% off final sale.

What goodies have you found?

Here are some more August arrivals on FINAL SALE.  Already?!?  Goodness, J.Crew is moving fast!  Makes me wonder if I should ever buy at full price ever again.

Ringspun cotton beaded graphic tee, was $55.00, now $44.99, Item 97492

Watercolor floral Madison dress, was $178.00, now $79.99, Item 96102

Ruffled jersey seaside dress, was $78.00, now $69.99, Item 98709

Julianne dress, was $148.00, now $119.99, Item 97369

Wool flannel watercolor floral dress, was $188.00, now $150.40, Item 97492

Stretch vintage cord peplum jacket, was $118.00, now $89.99, Item 96652

I have been trying to access J.Crew’s website for the last 30 minutes and it will not load.  This just affirms my belief that I should no longer shop online.

I was pleasantly surprised yesterday to see that J.Crew updated its website to reflect the new arrivals.  The September catalog is even available to view online!  The old ones have been removed.  Goodness, does this mean J.Crew is finally back on track?

I love the new feature called, “Jenna’s Picks.”  Like the website says, “Have-to-haves and other fall favorites from our Creative Director-the most stylish person we know.”  These are really pretty picks. 

Wood-acorn charm bracelet, $85.00, Item 98342

Watercolor garden lydia blouse, $110.00, Item 97750

Satin fleur clutch, $98.00, Item 97736

Serengeti midheels, $175.00, Item 94408

Featherweight merino glass-button cardigan, $88.00, Item 96033

Abstract rose-print dress, $165.00, Item 96517

Donegal tweed école jacket, $198.00, Item 97471

Skinny patent-leather belt, $35.00 Item 98093

Wool-cashmere plaza coat, $325.00, Item 96914

Fontaine dress, $650.00, Item 96056

The list also includes the J.Crew Personal Shopper, which I have to say is a definite must. This is especially true if you are a hard-to-find size or if you adore J.Crew items that quickly become sold out.

What do you think of Jenna’s picks?  I love the Fontaine dress and had already written about it in this post. 

Happy Shopping!

I just received this email from J.Crew announcing early access to the website for J.Crew card members. I think it’s kind of funny as I know many people who do not have the J.Crew card and can still view the website. I guess they want me to feel special.

The website must be undergoing maintenance on this Friday afternoon. I have been trying to access it for the last hour. Every page, except for the homepage is offering the same error message, “We are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.”

Perhaps the new arrivals and August & September catalogs will be available to view online once the site is back up and running.

New additions to the Fall Collection at J.Crew arrived in stores today.  I got my catalog in the mail yesterday and will be posting photos of the new book online just as I did in this post, “J.Crew Fall Catalog.”

With the arrival of a new catalog, I am very surprised that August 2008 is still not yet available to view online.  I know I have readers from all over the world, like in Singapore, who would love the ease of viewing the new book online.

But don’t worry, I will have it up soon enough!

Snow-leopard print shirtdress, $225.00, Item 96521

Welcome the newest addition to J.Crew website.  It’s a beautiful shirtdress, perfect for your day to evening events.  But hurry, this one is available through the website & catalog only.  Don’t forget about the free shipping code!

$168.00, Item 97130

I just came back from my local J.Crew store where the Velvet École Jacket and the Herringbone Fiona Jacket were on a special promotion with 25% off.

The sales associate even let me use my student discount so I received an additional 15%.  With everything all said and done, I purchased both jackets for the price of one!

Is your local store running the same promotion?

Here are some pictures of my Fiona & Ecole.  Aren’t the colors exquisite?