First Signs of Spring

Recent email reminding us of Free Shipping promotion with orders of $100+ online makes me want to grab an awesome rustic backpack and throw in a bikini, something striped and some wayfarer shaped sunglasses headed for somewhere warm.

Step into Spring

20% off select footwear In Madewell Stores and at madewell.com, priced as marked through this Sunday March 27th.

Check out the Isle Jacobsen Short Rain Boot now $123! Keep your feet looking cute and dry this spring in the adorable Danish rain boots with soft and cozy fleece lining. New sizes and color stock added to the website. My favorite colors are blue cadet, yellow daisy and maui green.

New Playlist for your St. Patrick's Day

Enjoy some new music and 25% off Sale orders of $100+ through Sunday 3/20 for your St. Patrick's Day!

Madewell loves Penfield

Massachusetts based Penfield, known for its weather resistant outerwear, has been featured on madewell.com for some time. You can currently find the hudson plaid and kasson parka in the sale section but my new obsession is the holbrook parka $140 in olive green. Love how the mymadewell section calls it circa Sloan in Ferris Bueller's Day off (the perfect style icon). The Holbrook Parka is also available in Red and Navy on the Penfield website here

Madewell & daytrotter

Alexa Chung tried & true

Behind the Seams Q & A with Alexa

Quick list of her Madewell picks featured on the website:
1. Perfect Chambray Shirt $68
2. Stripped Tribute Tee $38
3. Skinny Skinny Jeans $95
4. Denim Midi Shorts $59
5. Safari Shirt Jacket $128

Really liked her advice on pairing the skinny skinny jeans:

I usually wear an oversized band tee with mine.

Plus Madewell finally confirmed Alexa Chung for Madewell collection is scheduled to be back Fall 2011! Can't wait- sign up to be the first know here

What's your Denim Fit?

Cute Denim Fit Guide recently mailed out in the Madewell March Newsletter, follow the questions to find your ideal pair of madewell denim from among six choices:

1. High Riser Jeans
2. Widelegger Jeans
3. Skinny Skinny Jeans
4. Skinny Switchyard Cargos
5. Rail Straight Jeans
6. Vintage Rocker Jeans

Not sure if it's just a coincidence but I landed on my favorite Madewell jeans which I currently own in two washes-- the Rail Straight Jeans, "low-key, responsible and most versatile".

Plus can't wait to see Alexa Chung modeling new styles for Madewell. Schedule to be updated to their website on 3/15, just four days away!

OT- Jenna's Picks

Shadow & Lights Shirtdress comes in olive grove and black truffle. The silk crepe material and three quarter sleeves looks super cute pictured above. Plus this dress can be worn as a dress, a tunic over skinny jeans or leggings and over a bathing suit for any spring getaways you have planned. $148. Plus enjoy free shipping on all orders through 3/13 no minimum with code SHOPAWAY!

Updates & New Styles Added

i love love love thursdays because it usually means UPDATES to the Madewell website. today i noticed that the "blogger best" section has been updated with new selections. one of my favorites is the spotted matinee silk blouse which comes in cream and black for $98. Laurel Pinson from ThreadNY says,

The kind of blouse that makes you want to start wearing lipstick and move to Paris.

Sweet. additionally madewell has recently been sending out other coupon codes for free shipping with 100+ orders and a special 20% off for select customers who are new to Madewell. it is a customer specific code number and i wasn't lucky enough to get one but check your inboxes.