misosouper, a shopping blog

Here’s the thing about J. Crew’s sales:  they’re pretty much always happening, so you never have to worry about missing one, a la Nordstrom’s semi-annual sell-offs; they’re usually accompanied by some sort of coupon, either for free shipping or an additional percentage off, which can be be tracked down at  J.Crew Aficionada; and the sale section of their website is guaranteed to behave badly, which means non-sale/kids/men’s items will be filtered in with the women’s sale stuff, and half of the sale stock will be, well, out of stock.

I shopped the sale for us today, and because of the overwhelming amount of merchandise, I limited my price range to under $100, which led me to my beloved Quinn Cami, Matchstick Cords, and even some stuff for the guys.  And although I made a big effort to select items that had at least two sizes in stock, things can change quickly (see above), so make your purchase fast.

Long story short:  it’s an ongoing, deeply discounted treasure hunt.  To the patient, nimble-fingered, and eagle-eyed go the spoils.

1.  Wool Jersey Rosette Tank; 2.  Beachcomber Tunic; 3.  Cashmere Tunic; 4.  Men’s Cashmere V-Neck Sweater; 5.  Claudia Crackle-Metallic Pumps (the only item over $100, though not by much…can you blame me?); 6.  Men’s Fleece Deck Jacket; 7.  Herringbone Fiona Jacket; 8.  Merino Lea Cardigan; 9.  Poplin Kasia Blouse; 10.  Men’s Secret Wash Point Collar Shirt; 11.  Silk Chiffon Abigail Dress; 12.  Solid Crawford Blouse; 13.  Stretch Vintage Matchstick Cord; 14.  Mod Herringbone Mini; 15.  Quinn Cami; 16.  Men’s Shearling Scuffs.

This week’s giveaway (can you feel the love, people?) is sponsored by the awesome Ten Bills, purveyors of really great, really affordable artist-designed t-shirts.  Each tee is printed in a limited run, which basically precludes the possibility of running into your t-shirt twin on the street (Jesus is your Homeboy?  Yeah, you and everyone else, but thanks for playing).

To win three t-shirts of your choice, go to tenbills.com and select your favorite design, then return to this post.  In the comments below, list your pick, then tell us why you love this tee in ten words or less.  (Ten bills, ten words.  Keepin’ it simple.)

Good luck, and tell them that Omar sent you.

P.S.:  Congrats to MaryAnn, the latest winner in misosouper’s avalanche of amazing.  Like these giveaways?  We like them too.  Keep on supporting misosouper, and we’ll keep you clothed, liquored, and manicured.

the fine print:

Comments will be closed and entries will not be accepted after 11:59 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2008.  The winner will be selected on Sunday, December 14, 2008, and notified by e-mail.  Results of the giveaway will be announced on Monday, December 15, 2008.  Multiple entries will not be accepted.  Misosouper, a shopping blog reserves the right to disqualify entries that are considered spam.