Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Let Your Home Do The Talking
We all want the style of our homes to speak to us...but what if they actually did? We love home goods that have something to say, and the items below all bear fun words and sassy phrases that let your home goods do the talking!
Friday, July 1, 2016
Four for the Fourth
Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate with four awesome sales happening this weekend...including ours!
Accessory Concierge
20% off everything with the code AMERICA
Banana Republic
50% off all sale items
J. Crew
40% off summer styles and 40-60% off sale with the code COOLSTYLES
Nasty Gal
40% off sale items
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Show Some Shoulder
The biggest trend we're crushing on right now? Off-the-shoulder tops and dresses. There's nothing more unexpectedly sexy than a peek of shoulder, and these looks are perfect for summer days or your upcoming vacay. Check them out!
Monday, June 27, 2016
5 Sales You Don't Want to Miss
Hey, savvy shoppers! Check out our quick round up of the 5 best sales happening NOW. Whether you're in the market for a new dress or a new couch, we've got the savings you've been waiting for below!
West Elm - Up to 70% off and free shipping with the code SHIPINSTYLE
Kate Spade - 30% off sale with the code SUNSHINE
Anthropologie - up to 50% off sale
Banana Republic - extra 50% off sale
Club Monaco - up to 60% off sale and clearance with the code KEEPCOOL
Thursday, June 23, 2016
james dry goods
Ok, so you need a bag that's big enough to haul your stuff, machine washable, AND adorable?! That may sound like an impossible find, but we can help - try james dry goods. James dry goods is a design studio owned by the inspiring Jennifer Coonce and we are so thrilled to be partnering with them! Today we have an interview with Jennifer herself - learn everything from how james dry goods got started to how she makes the bags below!
Tell us about yourself.
I was born in Oklahoma and after graduate school, I moved to Texas. After a year, I had the opportunity to move to New York City and thought I would stay for a couple of years…that was 15 years ago.
I had careers in technology, consulting, and fashion. Now, I focus full-time on james dry goods.
What is james dry goods?
james dry goods is a design studio based in Brooklyn, NY…run by me!
If you are jennifer, who is james?
My great-grandfather, named James, ran a general store in Texas prior to the Great Depression. My father and brother are also named James.
When I moved to Brooklyn, I decided to start a blog called james dry goods, highlighting the amazing boutiques, fashion, and experiences that honored the idea of a modern general store.
As the blog grew, I started painting and found that I loved creating goods as much as I loved sharing them!
Why the extra large tote?
For the past four years, I have been carrying a very masculine market tote to the grocery store and farmers market. The bag was heavy and didn’t reflect my style. I wanted a bag that was lightweight, but still strong - and of course, pretty!
I started carrying my shibori tote to the store, the beach and just running errands! When people stopped me and asked about the bag, I decided to start making the bags for everyone.
How did you learn how to shibori? Did you take a class?
My mother is a fiber artist and my father is a fixer - so when I decided I needed summer errand tote, I made one. My parents are great resources, but so is google! I love the feeling of accomplishment when you get when you imagine a concept, hit some roadblocks, fight through them, and figure it out! The finished product is fantastic, but the work feels pretty great too!
Where do you make the bags?
I make them in Brooklyn…in my apartment. I have a very patient husband.
How do you make the bags?
I found a company in California to sew the bags. When the bags arrive at my apartment, they must be washed to remove the sizing on the fabric. Once the bags are washed, they must be dried and pressed.
To shibori the bags, I fold and bind the bags, apply the dye, and let the dyed bag rest overnight.
The next day, I rinse the bag, remove the bindings, and rinse the bags again. Then, the bags are washed, dried, pressed, and branded to make them ready to ship.
From beginning to end, one bag is a four day project - thank goodness I can make more than one at a time. While it is a very time intensive process, the finished bags bring me so much joy that the time to make them is worth it!
How are girls using the bags?
The bags are 100% cotton and can be machine washed, so people are carrying them everywhere from the lake to the beach to the market! And the bags are compact enough to fold up into their coordinating pouch, which makes them easy to store when not in use.
What’s next for james dry goods?
I am working on a few projects that may become the fall collection. james dry goods is about making practical, functional, and beautiful items that I need and can’t find in the market - so the list of potential products grows everyday.
And I would love to get back into blogging and writing again. I am so lucky to experience some really cool events and places and while creating the bags is great fun, I get a real kick out of sharing everything else that is happening around me!
Shop james dry goods here:
Tell us about yourself.
I was born in Oklahoma and after graduate school, I moved to Texas. After a year, I had the opportunity to move to New York City and thought I would stay for a couple of years…that was 15 years ago.
I had careers in technology, consulting, and fashion. Now, I focus full-time on james dry goods.
What is james dry goods?
james dry goods is a design studio based in Brooklyn, NY…run by me!
If you are jennifer, who is james?
My great-grandfather, named James, ran a general store in Texas prior to the Great Depression. My father and brother are also named James.
When I moved to Brooklyn, I decided to start a blog called james dry goods, highlighting the amazing boutiques, fashion, and experiences that honored the idea of a modern general store.
As the blog grew, I started painting and found that I loved creating goods as much as I loved sharing them!
Why the extra large tote?
For the past four years, I have been carrying a very masculine market tote to the grocery store and farmers market. The bag was heavy and didn’t reflect my style. I wanted a bag that was lightweight, but still strong - and of course, pretty!
I started carrying my shibori tote to the store, the beach and just running errands! When people stopped me and asked about the bag, I decided to start making the bags for everyone.
How did you learn how to shibori? Did you take a class?
My mother is a fiber artist and my father is a fixer - so when I decided I needed summer errand tote, I made one. My parents are great resources, but so is google! I love the feeling of accomplishment when you get when you imagine a concept, hit some roadblocks, fight through them, and figure it out! The finished product is fantastic, but the work feels pretty great too!
Where do you make the bags?
I make them in Brooklyn…in my apartment. I have a very patient husband.
How do you make the bags?
I found a company in California to sew the bags. When the bags arrive at my apartment, they must be washed to remove the sizing on the fabric. Once the bags are washed, they must be dried and pressed.
To shibori the bags, I fold and bind the bags, apply the dye, and let the dyed bag rest overnight.
The next day, I rinse the bag, remove the bindings, and rinse the bags again. Then, the bags are washed, dried, pressed, and branded to make them ready to ship.
From beginning to end, one bag is a four day project - thank goodness I can make more than one at a time. While it is a very time intensive process, the finished bags bring me so much joy that the time to make them is worth it!
How are girls using the bags?
The bags are 100% cotton and can be machine washed, so people are carrying them everywhere from the lake to the beach to the market! And the bags are compact enough to fold up into their coordinating pouch, which makes them easy to store when not in use.
What’s next for james dry goods?
I am working on a few projects that may become the fall collection. james dry goods is about making practical, functional, and beautiful items that I need and can’t find in the market - so the list of potential products grows everyday.
And I would love to get back into blogging and writing again. I am so lucky to experience some really cool events and places and while creating the bags is great fun, I get a real kick out of sharing everything else that is happening around me!
Shop james dry goods here:
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Live Free
We all have a bit of a boho babe inside of us, don't we? Somehow our hippie girl vibes always reach their peak in summer, and that's where Free People comes in. If your summer wardrobe needs a boost, now is your moment. Check out all the flowy, earthy, indie goodness below to unleash your summer goddess!
Monday, June 20, 2016
Summer's in the Bag
Between pool days, fesitvals, picnics and just hauling the kids around town, summer comes with a lot of baggage. You need some place cute to put all those pairs of sunglasses and bottle of sunscreen, so we've picked out some awesome bags below - from totes to crossbodys to clutches, it's all here!
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