The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share among yourselves. This post is where you can mention your items and outside listing/ auction site (like eBay and eCrater & the corresponding user ID).

Please note: this posting is not for resellers.

Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items. Please feel free to share a J.Crew store location and/or your outside listing/ auction site if it matches the requests made in this post.

Please note: this posting is not for resellers.

Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

Tattoo Wedding Cake

Today's random wedding cake of the day is inspired by renowned tattoo artist, Ed Hardy. Pretty cool idea for an offbeat bride. You'll either love this one, or hate it. No in between.


(Source: ShadeeGray15)

J.Crew Email: The only tee you'll ever need (or want)

"Thanks!" to Jaden who shared the latest email J.Crew sent today.

The email features the Jaspé Jersey V-neck Tee (item 13260; $36.00) which is described as:

Your search for the ultimate wear-with-everything tee ends here (and we've added new colors). We use a twisted cotton yarn and a special knitting technique to achieve this highly sought-after vintage, heathered effect—simply put, this is not your average tee. It's one of our designers' favorite ideas—and from what we hear, it's gaining quite the fan base. Tailored fit—a slimmer fit that looks like it was made for you.

"Thanks!" also to hdnb, the blogger behind the {great} Hotdish & Bars blog, who shared the following super sleuth find: "I was wondering if you received the email this morning from J. Crew advertising the men's Jaspe tee. This is totally fluff, and actually irrelevant to the product itself (which feels really nice in person, btw), but the model himself sports a couple of forearm tattoos in the catalog that are missing in the email rendition of the photo." To view side-by-side images of the model with (& without) tatoos, refer to his "Missing Tattoos and Other Musings, J.Crew Edition" post.

What are your thoughts on the Men's Jaspé Jersey V-neck Tee? Do you like or dislike the style of the tee? Do you think that it has a good starting price point?

Last Day for Extra 30% Off Final Sale & Free Shipping {for realz this time!}

Today is the last day to take 30% off any purchase from Final Sale {no minimum} and get free shipping {on $150+} with promo code EXTRA30.

I love this promotion! There were some a-m-a-z-i-n-g deals to be had if you visited the sale section at the right time and moved quickly. :) I do not think we will be seeing this type of promotion for awhile. {sniffle} So I am really happy that J.Crew decided to extend it through the end of this week.

On a related noted, Twiga (in this post) shared the news that the extra 30% off Final Sale in brick & mortar (B&M) stores will most likely end this Sunday too.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion today? Are there any sale items you are interested in getting?

J.Crew Email: A wardrobe transformer

"Thanks!" to Marietta, who shared the latest email J.Crew sent today.

The email features the Merino-Linen Camp Cardigan (Item 21831; $98.00) which is described as:

A utilitarian take on the classic V-neck cardigan, with a slightly slouchier silhouette and sleeves that can be worn long or rolled up and fastened (our designers were inspired by a traditional men's camp shirt). The yarn is a beautiful blend of Italian merino and linen, so it's super soft with a fabulous slub texture—and sure to be a favorite for seasons to come.

J.Crew is all about promoting their cardigans as of late (refer to the last week's "J.Crew Email: A lovely layer (plus, FREE SHIPPING)"post).

As for this cardigan, I love the concept of the rolling-sleeves-to-fasten like a camp shirt. I also really like the {rather large} size of the buttons along the front of cardigan. However, I would have to try this top in-person to see how "light" (code for "see-through") this cardigan is. Another concern I have is that it is a linen blend, so I am not sure how well it will drape / wrinkle.

What are your thoughts on the Merino-Linen Camp Cardigan? Do you like or dislike the style of the cardigan sleeves being rolled & fastened?

J.Crew's Look Behind the Design with Jenna Lyons

J.Crew's latest website update with new Spring arrivals has provided all sorts of behind the scenes look, including a short video (just under 3 minutes) showing the "behind the design" of the latest Spring & Summer 2010 collection.

The video (click here to view it) features J.Crew's Creative Director Jenna Lyons, apparently referred to by others as "Commander in Chic", and her inspirations for the latest collection.

There is something fun about getting to see how J.Crew puts together their outfits & photo shoots. :)

What are your thoughts on the video? Are there any points or scenes that you found particularly interesting? Do you care (or not care) for these "behind the scene" looks?

Jenna's Home {it's like you live there!}

"Thanks!" to TweedyBird, Roxy, & Audrey, who let us know about an article on the home of J.Crew's Creative Director Jenna Lyons over at Apartment Therapy (click here). This article summarizes the original article found at Habitually Chic (click here).

This is not the first time we are looking through Jenna's home. Her townhouse has been featured in several magazines. As a few examples, refer to the August 21, 2009 "J.Crew's Jenna Lyons & Her {lovely} Brownstone" post, as well as the October 27, 2008 "Domino Magazine Features J.Crew's Jenna Lyons {part 2}" post.

Instead of focusing on the visual contrasts that the articles discuss, all I could keep thinking is that Jenna's got one beautiful townhouse. That window enclosed breakfast nook/ sitting area is gorgeous! Way to go Jenna! :)

What are your thoughts on the article & photos? Do you enjoy seeing her living space? How much do you love her closet? ;)

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available in the WINTER & HOLIDAY sale, or to see some new RESORT & SPRING arrivals {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

Become A BrideTide Pro

We are thrilled to announce the search for the first round of BrideTide Pros!

What is a BrideTide Pro?
Our BrideTide Pros are wedding industry insiders who share the same passion for bridal news, tips, stats and trends as we do. BrideTide Pros are featured authors of the BrideTide blog who share their wedding industry advice and insight via two blog posts per month within their respective bridal category.

Who is eligible to become a BrideTide Pro?
Everyone! But please remember, we are looking for seasoned wedding pros that know their specific wedding service inside and out. Preference will be given to those who have established themselves in their related field.

What are the category choices?
Good question! Choose from:

The Wedding Cake Corner
These cake pros cover the latest in wedding cake trends and influential design elements while dishing out the tastiest tips to help guide the planning bride.

Expert Wedding Etiquette
Delving into the world of proper bridal etiquette, these pros highlight the sophisticated side of the wedding day with appropriate advice for better social graces.

The Groom Room
Straight-forward wedding advice for guys, by guys. Membership is 20 push-ups. :)

The Posh Bride
These style divas feature the latest fashionista bridal trends along with cutting-edge expert design views. If you want to look fab on your big day, these pros definitely know how to lend a hand.

Eco-Green Wedding Guide
Earth-friendly advice for the environmentally conscious bride and groom. These pros give sound "green" advice for those pursuing a more natural wedding event.

Wedding Notes
Get all your wedding music questions answered by our team of song pros that explains the extremely important role that music and sound plays in a wedding celebration.

The Budget Bride Chronicles
With an eye on their budget and a hand on their purse, these money pros make sure you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to anything bridal. Always frugally yours.

Celebrity Wedding Spotlight
If your looking for the latest celebrity bridal buzz, rumors, and wedding news on the planet, look no further than this group of chic paparazzi pros.

Found on Etsy!
These pros find all the greatest handmade wedding treasures that can be found on Etsy and bundle them together by theme or color for some jaw-dropping bridal inspiration! No self promoting.

Total Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding can be a daunting experience. To help create a less-stress celebration, these event coordinators offer professional planning advice to keep you sane from the proposal to the altar.

How many blog posts do BrideTide Pros have to submit?
As mentioned above, all pros will be expected to submit at least two unique guest blog posts per month on any topic in their category.

How do I sign up?
If you are a leader in your wedding niche (or know someone who is) and are interested in contributing to our blog as a BrideTide Pro, please email us at info@bridetide.com and include your field of expertise, amount of time you have been blogging and what category you would like to be a part of.

If chosen, all pros must agree to a minimum of 2 unique blog posts per month in their category. Profile of BrideTide Pros will include a link back to that author's wedding-related website and twitter profile.

Thanks and good luck!

The Paintball Bride

How's this for a great bachelorette party idea. Guests were instructed to wear the most hideous bridesmaid dress they could find, because it was time to get jiggy with some paintball guns!

All images taken by Vibrant Pixel

The happy bride-to-be was outfitted in a vintage 1970s gown.

In case you're wondering, yes, they are in heels!

The Star of the Day!

The Paintball Bride

by: Carol Gering Photography

Do you have a unique bachelorette party that you want to share? Email us!

Registration Now Open For engage!10

Following the stunning success of four sold out events in the past two years, bringing together a combined total of over 500 wedding professionals attending from 35 states and 15 countries, Engaging Concepts has opened registration for engage!10 :: Cayman Islands.

A gathering of the "best of the best" in the wedding industry - from speakers to attendees - engage!10 will seek to offer something not found in other bridal conferences. Careful attention is paid to creating an intimate atmosphere of effortless networking allowing for an open exchange of ideas, information, inspiration and candid discussions of the issues and opportunities facing everyone in today's luxury wedding industry.

If you are a bridal pro looking to meet some of the wedding industry elite, click here to register or find more details on the Weddex blog.

Wedding Tip #6

Hey brides, try to remember not to sit older guests or young children near DJ speakers during your reception. The high volume may be considered frustrating or annoying to both.

Random Wedding Cake of the Day

Today's random wedding cake of the day comes to us from SugarCraft and features a colorful abstract design consisting of the colors Brown, Egg Yellow, Leaf Green, Lemon Yellow, Orange, Sky Blue, Super Black, Super Red and Violet.

The Jello-shots Wedding Cake

Jello-shots Wedding Cake

We'll just let this photo speak for itself. I bet the reception was pretty interesting. Stay classy.
(source)

BrideTide Wedding Widget

All your favorite wedding blogs in one place!

Click on a link to see the hottest wedding trends and bridal advice submitted by our lovely members on BrideTide.com. Constantly updated to provide you the freshest bridal resource on the Internet.

Found a great wedding blog post that you want to share? Submit it here

Martha Stewart On A Stripper Pole

Yep you read the title correctly. Click play on the video below to see America's favorite host take a spin on a stripper pole to demonstrate the exercise benefits for a recent taping of the Martha Stewart Show. You go girl!

Vote for Us In The Shorty Awards!

@BrideTide

Hey guys! If you feel we are making a positive impact in the wedding industry, we would be thrilled to have your vote in this years Shorty Awards: twitter wedding categories. We love twitter and we love sharing the latest wedding trends, stats, news, blogs and funny bridal info with everyone! Here's to a great 2010!

Wedding Category

Wedding Industry Category

10 Eco-friendly Wedding Tweeps You Should Follow On Twitter

One wedding trend that continues to gain momentum in 2010 is the conscious effort by engaged couples to be more environmentally-friendly with their overall bridal planning. There are a ton of "eco" websites that already cater to this lifestyle but did you know there are a few dedicated wedding pros on twitter that focus specifically on being a "green" bride. Below you will find the 10 eco-friendly wedding tweeps you should be following on Twitter. Definitely inspiring.

@SFGreenWeddings


@ecobeautiful


@recycledbride


@ecowedding


@EarthlyAffair


@greenhangershop


@gfprint


@green_diva


@ecochicweddings


@GreenBrideGuide

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