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Company Feature: WILL Leather Goods by Elizabeth Giaritelli I am thrilled to bring to you my favorite part of The Consumer, Reinvented series. This is the time when I get to share with you a small handful of companies that I will gladly attach my name to and support. Brew a cup of something delicious, sit back, and escape with me to a place of beauty and wonder. “Beautiful, durable and functional,” the company dubs its fine leather goods. I sat down with Phillip Villegas, who leads sales and PR at the NW 23rd located in Portland, Ore., to understand a bit more about the Will aesthetic and this very special, new location for the company. “Cool culture shock -- thought it was the Portland dynamic, Walk up or down a flight of stairs in this quaint home-turned-store, and you’re instantly greeted by a friendly face offering you a handmade drink of your choosing. With a full espresso bar, you have your pick from a handmade latte, a local microbrew, and many more libations. With warm ambient lighting, the finest details of stitching and hardware are highlighted in each one of the handcrafted products.
The Role of Fiber Content By Elizabeth Giaritelli What’s the first thing you do when you see a cute dress in a store? Look at the price tag, of course. If the price matches the budget, then you are the next person in line! How easy. What happens in a few weeks when that beloved top stretches out and never goes back to its original shape? How about when you start to see those little balls of fabric all over your shirt? (That’s called pilling, by the way.) What about when that vibrant color wears off on other clothing or even your skin? My real question is: What if we are missing something so critical during our buying process? When buying a garment, there is not much information provided on the care label about its properties (e.g., garment durability). This is a great time to use the sales team and ask them questions. However practically speaking, you won’t always have an equipped or available sales team, especially if you find yourself in thrift stores like me. Therefore it’s wise to instill in yourself some basic knowledge on the matter before you pull the trigger on a garment you may later regret. By Elizabeth Giaritelli Here are some outfit ideas to inspire your New Years Eve day and night style. Cheers to 2o15! I'm certainly ready, are you?
By Elizabeth Giaritelli Oh, the holidays. My favorite time of year... hot coco by a crackling fire, The Carpenters on repeat as the smell of cookies fill the house, glistening lights reflected in ornaments from childhood, a heartfelt Hallmark movie playing while wrapped in blankets... and oh yes, picking out the best gifts for those wonderful people in your life. Girlfriends aren't so difficult, they are our own kind after all. You have a good enough idea by now of what mom and dad do and don't like. How about the men in your life? Whether it's a husband, boyfriend, guy friend, or brother, Christmas is the time to show your love for anyone you consider special in your life. Odds are there is a man in there somewhere! In recent years I've enjoyed gifting for men so much more than women. If you're good at it, they seem to appreciate it SO. MUCH. MORE. Most men--not all- can use some help when it comes to styling themselves and their homes and open their arms to any assistance. This is the perfect time of year to help them out. I've compiled a list of home and apparel items, of which I've had checked twice (yes, that was a pun). Whether you buy directly from these links or simply use it as some creative inspiration, I hope it helps your holiday season. Cheers! By Elizabeth Giaritelli Hey beautiful ladies!
As you (hopefully) get to know me better in these coming posts, you'll realize that I like to get my moneys worth out of an article of clothing. Those "year-round" pieces are my favorite. But what about the other items in our closets? For example, what do you do with that stunning maxi dress you pulled the trigger on in the Spring? Do you already have to throw it in a suitcase mentally labeled "summer" under your bed?! My goal with this post is to show you three different ways to transition that gorgeous frock into the colder months. By Elizabeth Giaritelli
Our culture is obsessed with shopping to the extent that retail clothing stores in the United States take in more than $150 billion annually. Consumers like myself enjoy indulging themselves in the “necessary evil” of shopping, especially if it entails finding a great deal, like a $7 top at H&M or $15 jeans at Forever 21. But is it possible that we are letting retailers manipulate our spending? More importantly, are we on the winning or losing end as the purchasers of cheap clothing? In 2013, I earned a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising on top of several years of experience with reputable retailers. I gained a new perspective on the consumer-retailer relationship and want to share that knowledge now to help others. My mission is to make you think twice about both the product and the company when you are shopping because, at the end of the day, my heart lies with people and not products. One of the most empowering tools a consumer holds is his or her ability to identify timeless pieces that are worth investing in. |
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