New J&J Up!

[AvasMama]

In Bloom: There are so many pretty things in this line! We'll be skipping most of it because yellow isn't the best color for Ava, but I think we'll at least get:

http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00814_Main_35aa1.jpg
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00822_Main_35ab5.jpg
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00835_Main_35ad3.jpg
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00946_Main_35c17.jpg

I also LOVE these:
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-01169_Main_35d47.jpg
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-01272_Main_35da1.jpg

Garden Party layette:
I have a feeling we'll be getting this:
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00877_Main_35b19.jpg

Robyn & Ava

[lctippins]

I just checked it out. There's some really pretty stuff, but nothing we need. For all the ladies who love smocking though, there are a couple of smocked pieces:

http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00847_Main_35ae7.jpg http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00797_Main_35a83.jpg

Lisa - Mom to Kendall 6/6/03

[parkersmama]

I can't believe how similar it is to Gymbo's WFF line!! Good grief. It's really just WFF with a classier, more traditional twist. I'm bummed. :( These colors just don't look good on AG. At least Gymbo had some orange. I love the J&J green gingham pants but I wish there was a green shirt to go with them rather than just white. I like white shirts but we can only have so many of them and they just stain so easily.

I do *love* this sweater and will probably get it:

http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00835_Main_35ad3.jpg


Do you think it will be one of those items they carry from line to line and it never goes on sale??

Sadly, the girl's layette line is *much* more my style! I love it but AG is too big for their layette. I think the new boys racing line is really cute. I love light blue and red together. But the layette boys Flea Circus line is a little strange to me. I mean, who wants to put FLEAS on their baby boy??? LOL!

[lctippins]

ITA re: the similarity to Gymbo's WFF. I had 3 GymBucks so we got quite a bit of WFF, so most of J&J's new line would just be redundant. I'm with you on the white tops as well. My experience with J&J is very limited, but it seems like they do lots of white... just not practical for my active, messy toddler!

Lisa - Mom to Kendall 6/6/03

[LoveMyBabyBeans]

I was so excited to see the new lines this AM and yet I'm just not blown away by the girls line. I really like the layette line. I've been thinking about it all morning and I want these for sure:

After getting the dragonflies smocked romper, I am now in love with these J&J rompers. They make getting a J&J "outfit" more aforadble as it's one piece. The style really flatters Andie too. :) I really, really want these socks, but will only get them after a markdown. I have a problem with paying $7 for a pair of socks.
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00797_Image_Close_35a7f.jpg http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00972_Main_35c71.jpg

I'm definitely getting this dress. The hat is a maybe, although it is reversable and I love the value of reversible hats (2 in 1).
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-00877_Image_Close_35b15.jpg http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050113_LOAD/1000-01098_Image_Close_35cb3.jpg

Robyn, the outfit you posted (gingham pants and hat and a shirt) will be a markdown only outfit for me, but I think it's darling.

[urbanmama]

As I've mentioned before, I'm getting pretty sick of Gymboree and I've made the decision to buy more of other brands this spring/summer. Unfortunately, this new J&J line isn't even tempting to me. It is pretty and EP looks *okay* in yellow, but she looks better in other colors. Also, I definitely agree that this looks a lot like WFF.

I do really like the layette line, but unfortunately Ella Paige is too big for it now :-( .

[lmladuke]

I think the gingham pants are really cute - may get those. I also have a plain white pintuck short sleeve blouse that I picked up on sale at J&J for $6.00 so it will go with the pants - no need to buy the one they are presently selling to go with it.

I like the colors in the layette line. I like the jumper that Robyn and Kerry posted. But it seems like I keep getting sucked into buying the cute little dresses and I wonder how many we will use - although I suppose in the summer dresses get worn more because you don't have to deal with tights. I also like these pants from the layette line - but don't really love any of the tops that go with it. The cardigan is adorable - but again, J&J sucks you into buying the matching cardigans which are $$ so I will probably skip it.

Luckily, I don't NEED to have any of their new lines enough to pay full price. I can wait until stuff goes on sale and take my chances. Plus, I am sure they will be coming out with some very cute stuff for late spring/summer.

Lori

Mommy to Jonathan Matthew 7/27/01
and Katherine Olivia 7/28/04

http://lilypie.com/baby1/050728/2/13/3/-5/.png

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/20506.jpg

[AvasMama]

I agree with Denise on the all white top issue! I am wishing there were more colored tops also! After looking over my cart, I decided to just get the gingham hat & capris and pair them with a plain pink or white tee from Old Navy:
http://www.oldnavy.com/assets/product/Main/onb271014-01P1.jpg
http://www.oldnavy.com/assets/product/Main/onb271014-02P1.jpg

That way if it gets stained, I'm only out $6 ;)

Robyn & Ava

[AvasMama]

I always get sucked in to buying the cardies also! I decided to "invest" in the white sweater that just came out with the In Bloom line in 12-18 and 18-24 and pair that with our spring/summer outfits instead of buying matching cardies for each one like I usually end up doing.

Robyn & Ava

[lrucci]

That is a good idea. Last year, I looked all over to find a PLAIN white cardie. I finally found one at BRU, but it took a long time. I guess maybe I started looking too late.

Lisa
Mom to Kyleigh 7/19/03

[lrucci]

When Kyleigh wakes up, we're off to the mall. I hope our J&J has the new line out. I remember reading somewhere about it not being out until this weekend on the east coast.

I was a bit disappointed in this line. Tulips are my favorite flower, so I guess I had high hopes. I do like the gingham capris, paired with either of these tops, and the hat.

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/20510.jpg http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/20511.jpg

I am also going to check out the smocked romper and dress. Though I'm not sure how the pale yellow will look on my dd.

The layette line is pretty, I love the dress that pp have posted.

Lisa
Mom to Kyleigh 7/19/03

[lmladuke]

Robyn:

Those tees are cute and agreat price. I bet the pink one (or white too) would go with the stripe J&J layette pants. I think I am going to get those!

Lori

Mommy to Jonathan Matthew 7/27/01
and Katherine Olivia 7/28/04

http://lilypie.com/baby1/050728/2/13/3/-5/.png

[AvasMama]

We'll expect a full report when you return! I want to hear what you think about the layette dress especially since that is the one thing I am not sure about.

Robyn & Ava

[jennifer_r]

I was so looking forward to checking out the new layette and the girls line but I just came back from J&J and sad to report they don't have it out yet.

I agree that the In Bloom line is similar to WWF in terms of color. I already have 3 outfits from WWF so I doubt I'll get anything from In Bloom, except for the gingham pants (I have a bit of obsession w/gingham). The striped layette pants are darling and if they are as cute IRL as they are online, I'll definitely be purchasing those.

Also, I'm a bit disappointed that the Dragonflies line hasn't gone on sale yet. How much longer do we have to wait?!?

Jennifer

Mom to:
Christopher 12/29/89
Adelaide 8/23/04

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_rosequartz_3m.gif (http://gynosaur.com/bf_ribbons.php) 5 months and counting!

[iluvmy2boys]

I'm really peeved that the girls got a raincoat and boots and the boys got NOTHING like that, NADA, ZERO ZILCH!!

the boys line is okay, and Ive got one outfit from it that i want but not really OMG I have to have this now kinda thing

[lrucci]

Our store is one that is receiving its shipment late. It won't be in until Friday or Saturday:( I was so bummed. I did look at the look book. I liked it better in the look book, the colors seemed brighter. But it is hard to tell.

Lisa
Mom to Kyleigh 7/19/03