Now through Monday, enjoy an additional 20% off all markdowns online at J.Crew. Use code EXTRA20 when checking out.

I also just returned from my local J.Crew store and all sale items were also additional 20% off. There were many holiday items and it was super busy. Seems like everyone is getting ready for the holidays!

Happy Shopping!

With Black Friday just a week away, J.Crew is getting ready with some special at the J.Crew Factory Stores. Most, if not all, stores will be open at midnight.  Please click here for the stores hours near you.

On Friday, November 28th, from midnight until 10 am, all stores will be offering an additional 50% all clearance items. It seems like the perfect time to get started on holiday shopping.

Enjoy free shipping with code SHIP125 on a purchase of $125 or more.

This offer expires tonight at 11:59 pm.

Happy Shopping!

Bouclé tweed short scarf coat, $350.00, Item 10292

I recently tried on the Bouclé tweed short scarf coat and I thought the pink color and fabric was stunning. It is the same material as the Astrid bouclé jacket. The coat is even more luxurious when you try it on. The coat is roomy enough in the body that you could wear a thick sweater under it comfortably, but not so big that you would need to size up. I would order this in your regular size.

When I tried on the coat, I did not wrap it around my neck like the model in the picture above, but tied it in front of me like the picture below. I love this coat, but I am trying to justify purchasing another coat after already buying the Felica, Greta and Madeline this season.

Too bad the 40% off outerwear sale does not apply to this coat.

J.Crew updated its website this morning with new arrivals. The December catalog is also available to view online. Please click here to view the catalog.

I, for one, am still in shock that next week is Thanksgiving and Black Friday will follow. I can’t believe the holidays came around so around quickly. I just don’t feel prepared!

Luckily, J.Crew is going to help get me there. The catalog and the new items are so cheerful and bright for the holidays.

What are some of the new arrivals that caught your eye? I have listed a few of my favorites below.

Happy Shopping!

Double-sequin crochet tank, $750.00, Item 10411

Silver-sand jacquard jacket, $375.00, Item 99480

Watercolor Crawford cami, $98.00 Item 10022

Silk taffeta bow ball skirt, $450.00, Item 98981

Primrose garden necklace, $150.00, Item 10921

Cascading flowers bouclé Astrid jacket, $425.00, Item 99457

I ordered the Cascading flowers boucle Astrid jacket after seeing it on the J.Crew Collection page of J.Crew’s website.  I also previewed it in this post, “Preview of New Arrivals at J.Crew“

I wasn’t sure which color to get so I ordered both colors figuring I could just return the one that did not work. Unfortunately, I am returning both jackets.

I was so excited to open this box from J.Crew only to be so disappointed. Both jackets were individually boxed and tied with a tan grosgrain ribbon. Each jacket also came with a garment bag.

However, the jackets are not as stunning in person. The flowers are very droopy. This droopiness is very visible on the white version. And the flowers on the black version just look like a big black snake going around my neck when I have it on. All in all, a disappointment so both of these are going back.

Did you purchase this the Cascading flowers boucle Astrid jacket? If so, were you disappointed? If not, are you interested in purchasing this jacket?

While visiting my local J.Crew store this weekend, I saw very many new arrivals that are not yet online.

Here are a few of the items I picked up. I only bought sweaters this weekend because every sweater was 20% off, just like the online promotion. The sale was not advertised; I actually only found out when I was paying at the register. As you can see, I definitely took advantage of this offer.

Did you pick up any fun sweaters this weekend? Did you see any new arrivals not yet online at your store?

Translucent pailette cardigan, $148.00, Item 99807

I got this great sleeveless sequin shell in both colors. I love that the sequins are only in the front of the top. The chiffon detailing at the neck and arm openings is also very delicate and feminine. This was the sweater that Jenna Lyons wore at the Holiday Party at the Collection Store last week.

Merino sequin chiffon shell, $148.00, Item 99843

I also bought the Lili ruffle-chiffon cardigan. I had a hard time deciding on which color to buy. The champagne and cerise colors are very pretty, but I finally decided on the desert brown color.

Merino Lili ruffle-chiffon cardigan, $110.00, Item 10000

J.Crew is having a sale on their shoes online and in stores! Full prices shoes, even boots, are 25% off the original prices.

Simply enter code, SHOESALE, at checkout. Hurry! This offer ends on November 19th.

What shoe styles are you coveting?

Feather-collar cashmere cardigan, $500.00, Item 99850

I had the opportunity to try on the feather-collar cashmere cardigan during a recent visit to J.Crew.  It felt really plush and the sweater was very thick and warm. While I do think the sweater is beautiful, I am not sure that it is very wearable. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind statement piece.  I am not sure how one would wear a coat over this collar.

Have you seen this cardigan in real life? Are you considering purchasing it? What are your thoughts on the feather cardigan?

Michael over at A Continuous Lean, had the opportunity to vist J.Crew offices where he got a sneak peek of the Spring 2009 Lookbook.

I have posted the photos here with his permission. What are your thoughts on the Mens Collection?