11.21.2014

J.Jill at Avalon (Plus Giveaway!)


Last week I had the privilege to check out the J.Jill store and view their November collection at the new Avalon shopping center just outside of Atlanta. And y'all let me you--this place is gorgeous. But let me back up a bit--have you heard of J.Jill? They're a clothing store for all women that's not exclusive to Atlanta: J.Jill is for all women. They have clothing, accessories, and footwear, and view fashion with a relaxed approach to style.








The design concept of this new J.Jill store is simple: to uncomplicate the lives of women by delighting their sense of personal style, inspiring confidence, and thoughtfully guiding their shopping experience.

I absolutely love that. 

I'm crazy busy and leave shopping for clothes at the bottom of my to-do list, because it's something I don't enjoy doing, believe it or not. I know a lot of you feel that way too. But my experience at shopping at J.Jill has changed that.  It was so easy, with a welcoming, engaging staff. I wasn't stressed, I didn't feel pressured...and it felt so personalized.

I love how to store is easily laid out--the mannequins have the styles on and the table with those items is right in front of you--no searching around. Again, the staff is super helpful, and the dressing room features those basic items that you need to style on with the pieces you choose (think basics, like button up white shirt, black skirt, tights, etc).

I also love how each store works with a different charity. To celebrate the opening, J.Jill will be making donations to their Alpharetta-based Compassion Fund Partner: Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency. When I visited the store, I got to learn more about this and think it's a wonderful, helpful idea, just like the J.Jill philosophy. Programs like these focus on skills, education, and transitional means to help disadvantaged and homeless women to become self-sufficient.


But let's go back to the clothes--J.Jill features styles that are comfortable and that are made for real life. like this cozy and stylish sweater and tights. It's not often that I can find clothes that work for my day job as a nanny--where I run after two little girls (ages 5 and 8 months) for around 12 hours a day. And J.Jill has clothes that can carry me through blogging events I might have at night, or for meeting up with friends. There is truly something for all women, including petites, tall, and women's sizes (available online).

Check out J.Jill on InstagramTwitterFacebook, and Pinterest.

What items would you like to try from J.Jill? Cozy sweaters? Stylish tights? Let me know in the comments section below for a chance to win a $100 J.Jill gift card!

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57 comments:

  1. I've heard lots of great things about J.Jill but never knew about their work with charities! I love that! I would love to try a sweater of theirs!

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  2. I do like the principles behind the brand. I've never heard of J.Jill before, but will do so now.

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  3. We just got a J.Jill here but I still haven't checked it out! Next time I'll stop in! :)

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  4. Cozy sweaters. I can't find any that I like right now.

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  5. I leave my shopping till the last minute as well ugh!

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  6. J.Jill has some cute stuff! i love their cozy sweaters! xo jillian

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  7. mm nice i love j jill cool sweaters

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  8. Avalon is literally five minutes or so from my house and I'm so excited that Avalon turned out so great! It's full of great stores and restaurants! I'll have to go into J. Jill the next time I'm there. I haven't been to one in a long time!

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  9. I have never been to J Jill but I will have to check it out now! I am so glad you had such an awesome experience.

    And thank you so much for your sweet comment on my post today. It made my day. xoxo.

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  10. have never been to a J.Jill before but I really love the concept of their store!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  11. I remember my mom used to get catalogs for J. Jill but I had no idea they worked with so many charities. Your sweater is so cute!

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  12. Having people that work at the store that are nice and friendly make the experience so much better!!

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  13. You look so pretty!! I've never been there before, that sweater looks so nice!

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  14. I wish it was open internationally :(

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  15. My professor at FIDM used to work at J. Jill and she has so many wonderful stories to share about the store! The corporate culture sounds pretty awesome too! xx

    Fashion | Travel | Food
    Jo from http://www.Styleat30.com

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  16. I could definitely go for a cozy sweater right about now!! And I'm always up for a pretty scarf as well!

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  17. i haven't shopped much at J Jill but I would love the check out their holiday dresses!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  18. I am not a fan of shopping either but I love new things. My friend actually use to be a buyer for JJil. I am all about cozy sweaters right now especially with how cold its been.

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  19. Ooohhh their sweaters look sooo comfy.
    (^^,)

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  20. A girl could always use more cozy sweaters! They are the perfect layering piece or work great on their own. I've personally never heard of this place. But we are vacationing in Atlanta next summer and it's definitely made the list of places to visit.

    Have a fabulous weekend Elle! (:

    http://accordingtokiki123.blogspot.com/

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  21. Sounds like a wonderful store! I would love to try some sweaters as it is now finally cold down here as well! xoxo Sissi http://www.beauty4free2u.com

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  22. Oh, definately cozy sweaters...and scarves...and leggings. haha I need weekend clothes. My wardrobe is getting way to professional. :)

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  23. I love JJill stuff, it's been a while since I've shopped there but I've gotten lovely sweaters and skirts from them. I was unaware of their charity partnerships, that's awesome.

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  24. Nice post Elle! I really love your sweater. A perfect item to wear since it's been so cold lately!

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  25. J.Jill headquarters are located in Quincy, MA which is 20 minutes from me. I don't think I've ever been in the stores though. I will have to check it out!

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  26. I've never shopped at J.Jill before, but I love that each store works with a different charity--that's great! Looks like they have some great cozy sweaters!

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  27. I'd like to try the cozy sweaters. I LOVE a cozy sweater.

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  28. I love your sweater! When it is cold out, like it is now, sweaters are perfect!

    Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  29. I would love to get one of their sweaters for this Winter.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  30. I've never been in a store but it sounds like I need to, soon! Its great to know that they help women who need a step up. I'm also late to the tights party so I'd love to check some out. Ashleywherring at gmail dot com

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  31. I'm not familiar with the store, but it sounds great! I love what they stand for- comfort and style! Despite popular belief, it IS possible to have both.

    Have a great weekend, Elle!

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

    www.theclosetbychristie.com

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  32. Good luck to all contestants and you look absolutely lovely here, Elle! xx

    Reflection of Sanity

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  33. I used to shop a lot at JJill but don't anymore, not sure why! I would love a new sweater for this winter, they have the best cozy sweaters :)

    Julie
    http://thebeauty-memoirs.blogspot.com

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  34. JJill makes the comfiest clothes!! I'm currently crushing in their new Cable Chenille Pullover Sweater. It would look great with a pair of leather (vegan leather) jeans!
    ~ Kim Pincombe Cole
    kimpcole{at}att{dot}net

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  35. Tweeted about the giveaway!
    https://twitter.com/kimpcole/status/536236866240933890
    ~ Kim Pincombe Cole
    kimpcole{at}att{dot}net

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  36. I know everyone's crazy about cozy sweaters, but a J Jill item that I'd like to try is the petite short knit tank dress. Where I live is warm year-round, so this would be a great dress for work and play. :)

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  37. hmm. I've heard of J Jill but have never actually checked them out. Thanks for the inspiration to finally do so!

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  38. You know, I've never actually heard much about J.Jill. I'd seen people blog about their clothes but never actually read about the experience there or the style/type of women their clothing caters to. Your post made me more interested in J.Jill than I had ever been. In all seriousness I'll be heading over to their website as soon as I'm done writing this. As we chatted about earlier on my blog; the shopping experience (not being pressured) is something I look for. I hope there is a J.Jill around me (I feel like I've seen it but never really known what to expect so I pushed it to the back of my memory bank!? TISK TISK) and I would be over the moon to win the gift card, haha! Who wouldn't!? Thanks for introducing me to a new place to shop! Can't wait!!

    Much Love,
    -Stephanie Eva

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  39. You look gorgeous! Was this at The Forum? I love that place, it's just so far away from my hacienda near Decatur!

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  40. I've seen a J.Jill around my way and love the clothes in there. All the dresses are so nice!

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  41. J. Jill sounds like my kind of store. I love the sweaters, so that's what I would try. I didn't know they had petite sizes, so I'll have to check out one of the stores!

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  42. They have such cozy dresses. I'd love to wear one!

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  43. I would love some comfy and cozy sweaters from J Jill, I love there cardigans.

    Nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com

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  44. I shared on twitter here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/537030723144675328

    Nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com

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  45. I'd love to get the Pure Jill slim-leg pants

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. I'm a happy J Jill convert. You can dress comfortably and easily and still look hip, no matter what your age. Pencil skirt, cozy sweater and tights--my favorite new look.!

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  47. Love the JJill brand. Would love to get a sweater as my gift to myself this season.

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  48. Here's my tweet: https://twitter.com/AlinaConn/status/538068340955021312

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  49. Jjill has the best materials. Would love to win this.

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  50. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/connsean71/status/538069473626845185

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  51. I used to think that Essie polishes were outrageously expensive for drugstore non-gel polish. Then I bought one... wow! The color is much richer, and it needs fewer coats to get the job done. After I've used up what I have, which could take years, I may never buy another brand again.

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  52. I've never been to a J.Jill store, but I'm a total clothes horse and am always open to trying new brands! I love sweaters, so that's probably what I would try from there! I went to Avalon once - definitely need to go again and check out the store! :)

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  53. I would like to try some of their sweaters and pants

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  54. https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/539975372750602240

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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