J.Crew

J.Crew's espadrille wedge is $128, but you can get this summer staple elsewhere for $30. Can you spot the real from the steal? Click either image below to check your guess!

J.Crew's beaded rose necklace cost $148, and is currently sold out.



TODAY ONLY Groopdealz.com is selling a look-a-like rosette necklace in 7 colors for just $19.99 each (down from $69.99, plus $2.99 shipping to the US). I've never shopped this site before and it really bothers me that you have to sign up just to browse, but that's how they getcha! You can click the image below to shop.



If you do end up buying this necklace, let us know how it goes!

Where can I find a less expensive version of J.Crew Collection Café Capris? The patterns are awesome but almost $230 is a bit steep for my budget. —Dana B.

{Shown above from left: J.Crew Collection Café Capri pants in Liberty floral print ($250), hummingbird floral ($225), bazaar print ($545) and painter's floral ($495).}

J.Crew's eye-catching cafe capris are part of a print-pant craze, and there are options at every price point. My first suggestion, for style and price, is from the just-launched Joe Fresh line at JCPenney:


{Joe Fresh tapered leg pants ($39), slim-fit sateen pants in green print or dark blue ($29 each)}
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I love the look of J.Crew's Lady Jacket, but don't want to spend the $200. Have you seen any less expensive options? —Becca

Lady jacket in blue tweed

To get the look for less, try this New York & Co. tweed jacket instead. It comes in four spring-ready colors for just $42 (down from $69.95). Click the image below to view. —BB

Fringe Trim Cotton Tweed Jacket

J.Crew's crystal and cabochon necklace is dainty and statement-making at the same time ($45). I was drooling over these during a recent trip to my local store. I feel like I should explain that I live in a small college town, so that's why I'm always popping into J.Crew. It's one of like 3 stores downtown, and they're always marking stuff down - possibly to accomodate the co-eds. Works for me, because there's no way I could afford J.Crew's retail prices.

Crystal and cabochon necklace

This necklace as JewelIQ is $25 and I think it makes a great look for less option. Click either image to view or purchase.