Monday, August 22, 2011 at 3:26PM A J.Crew Giveaway
The Blythe Shirtdress with Marc Jacobs-esque polka-dot tights, photo by Johanna Simmonds
Over the weekend, Canadian shoppers have been tweeting, posting and clenching their credit cards in frustration over J.Crew's inflated prices since the brand launched its first Canadian store last week. Though the in-store prices have only gone up about 15% compared to the U.S. (in my mind, not super significantly), the increased duties and taxes on the website have pushed up prices by as much as 50%.
So, what's a preppy-chic out-of-Toronto girl to do? Boycott? Suck it up? Or will you resign yourself to having to continue your cross-border treks? Personally, I'll be making the trip to Yorkdale Mall and paying the extra 15% - so much better than dealing with crusty border guards. As promised, here are my top 10 J.Crew must-have's right now.
If you love J.Crew, you'll be excited about this: I'm giving away my amazing swag bag from last week's launch party, duty-free, natch. Want in on the action? Simply tell me your fave J.Crew find or RT @realliferunway with 'J.Crew Swag Bag Giveaway' to win. I'll draw the winner this Friday. Bonne chance!
xo
Fall 2011, Giveaway, J.Crew, Toronto Sarah Francis.
Reader Comments (8)
I pretty much love everything in their latest catalog including those expensive glittery loafers, but what I'm most thrilled to see is their poppy lipstick. I've been searching for such a hue. :)
Glad to see that it's not just the twitter-verse taking part in contests. LOVE those glittery loafers, too..
I love the sweaters from J.Crew and I usually hunt for new faves when I visit the U.S. Given the higher prices in the Canadian stores, I think I will have to continue this!
I love love loveeeeeeeeee the loafers! I dont wanna wear them though. Only putting them in my closet to look at hahaha :)
I love their cotton taffeta bridesmaid dresses! So much so that the Samantha is the one I just picked for my bridesmaids!
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the loafers are to DIE! i know. trying desperately to figure out how to justify
Their pants! J. Crew is one of the few companies who offer a tall pant that is actually long enough for my legs. I am particularly fond of the Cafe Trouser in black for a more pulled together look and the vintage matchstick cord in one of J. Crew's fun fall colours for a more casual look.
I have been eying the Ruthie Shirtdress -- I adore it!