Society Stylist wants to help you “Turn Your Clothes Into Cash”
Posted on | March 27, 2009
Society Stylist Offers Personal Consignment Appointments
for The Ultimate Exchange Consignment Sale May 3-5
At Society Stylist we want to help you “turn your clothes into cash.” Our personal consignment package, provides our clients the services offered with the standard “The Ultimate Exchange” Personal Consignment Service Option and much, much more!!! Package details and answers to FAQs below.
Reserve your spot today!!!
RSVP@SocietyStylist.com
…limited spots available
Society Stylist TUE Personal Consignment Package
Your package will include the following:
-We will pick up your items from you. Items need to be cleaned and you’ll need to let us know what is to be returned, if anything, and what is to be donated at the end of the sale.
-We will supply department store grade crystal clear hangers for excellent presentation.
-We will prep and hang your items.
-All items prepared by us will be tagged with a professional grade Society Stylist hang-tag identifying your items as one of our placed products.
-We will make sure your items are “Priced to Sell.” We have ten years experience in resale and our goal is to make sure your products sell. If you want a specific amount for certain items be sure to let us know at pick up otherwise we will price them at their fair market value. To find out more about pricing read our blog on “Fair Market Value”
-We will input all pricing and product information in the TUE database, print your price tags and attach them with department store grade tagging tails for added pricing security.
-We will deliver your product to the sale at check-in and make sure it is placed on the racks and ready for sale.
-We will have Society Stylist staffers at the actual sale to help sell product and direct customers to your merchandise.
-Our tailor will be on-site as a service to clients who may love your items but need a little adjustment.
-At the end of the sale we will handle pick up of your unsold merchandise, donate any items unwanted items (you will receive a tax deductible receipt for your donations as well as an itemized donation report) and return any items you may want returned.
-You will also receive membership in The Society by Society Stylist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What percentage of the sales price will I receive for my merchandise?
A. 50% of your sales price, paid within 2 weeks of sale end, via check from TUE
Q. Are there any upfront costs to participate?
A. No.
Q. What other benefits will I receive as a consignor?
A. 2 Invitations to the VIP Pre Sale Event (Sunday, May 3 – 4pm to 8pm)
Q. How much does the Society Stylist Personal Consignment Package cost?
A. TUE Standard $50 one-time fee+20% service charge on sold items, deducted from check
Q. What is the consignment fee charged by The Ultimate Exchange?
A. A one time $15 Consignor Fee and a 30% of gross sales, deducted from check
Q. Can I prepare and process my items myself to receive an additional percentage?
A. Yes, if you have the time to DIY you can receive 70% of your gross sales.
Want to DIY? Check out the Society Stylist blog series “Talking Consignment” for a step-by-step guide on how to sort, prepare and price your clothes for consignment. You can set up your TUE account at The Ultimate Exchange. In the referral section be sure to put Society Stylist, to receive priority check-in with Society Stylist and Society Stylist tagging for your merchandise.
Enjoy DKNY Frangraces? Get a $25 Macy’s Gift Card Compliments of Glamour
Posted on | March 24, 2009
Celebrate Glamour’s platinum anniversary with gifts for you compliments of Glamour Magazine, DKNY fragrances and Macy’s. Stop in to Macy’s and spend at least $50 on your favorite DKNY fragrance to qualify for a $25 Macy’s gift card. Be sure to send your receipts in to Glamour to receive your gift card.
Blog contributed by: Valerie Elizabeth
It Could Be Your Lucky Day? WIN a $1000 Shopping Spree from LUCKY
Posted on | March 23, 2009
Vote for the Lucky look you love and have the opportunity to win a $1,000 Lucky Brand Shopping Spree from Lucky Magazine. The looks were created by threee aspiring stylists who were given entry to the Lucky Brand showroom to put their personal twist on Lucky’s Spring collection. Vote for your favorite at: LuckyStyleSpotter.com/luckybrandBlog contributed by: Valerie Elizabeth
Celeb Handbag Designer Rebecca Minkoff Now at Nordstrom
Posted on | March 22, 2009
We caught up with Rebecca Minkoff, today at Nordstrom @The Grove. The sucessful, twenty-six year old, celeb handbag designer was doing an in-store appearance to promote her bags; now available at Nordstrom stores nationwide. Her timely appearance coincided with an in-store appearance by Fergie. (The PR girls must have been going crazy.) Nordstrom showcased quite a selection of her hot new flourescents for Spring. Minkoff graciously conversed with fans of her line and personally autographed any bag that was purchased at the event. If you didn’t catch the in-store appearance you can find her bags at hundreds of store across the country. Some quick tips, if you want to see them in person [in Dallas] visit Neiman Marcus or the Ritz-Carlton. Can’t make it out to the shops? Order yours online at www.RebeccaMinkoff.com. Follow Rebecca on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/RebeccaMinkoff
Blog Contributed by: Valerie Elizabeth
Wardrobe: Sunglasses by Prada, Trenchcoat by Tracy Reese
Recessionistas: Laid off? Franklin Covey has a FREE Planner for you.
Posted on | March 20, 2009
A little bit of good news, Franklin Covey has a gift for you. Lost your job? Stop in to a Franklin Covey store near you tomorrow (3/21) to pick up your FREE planner and organize your job search. And for all of you stylistas out there, Franklin Covey now has quite a range of stylish planner covers like the one pictured. If nothing else you can use it to organize your contacts and all your social engagements now that you aren’t tied up with work all the time. Hey, you have to look at the bright side, right? All you you have to provide to receive your planner is bring the name of your former employer and supervisor as well as the date you were laid off. Don’t miss out, this offer is only while supplies last.
Blog contributed by: Valerie Elizabeth
LA Fashion Week: What Comes Around Goes Around Hollywood Launch Party
Posted on | March 19, 2009
Welcome to LA Fashion Week. It may be a little scattered, it may be a little discombobulated but it has finally arrived and I am here to bring you all of the details. The What Comes Around Goes Around launch event last night, at their new boutique in Space 15 Twenty, was a great starting point for me to drop in and check out the festivities here in town. Upon arrival two stylish, smiling (IPE #1) girls greeted us, at the check-in table, quickly found our names on the list (IPE #2) and presented us with the keys to the party. Yes, actual keys. All party guests were given vintage style keys, hanging on leather-look necklaces as their party passes— symbolic of the iconic The What Comes Around Goes Around logo.There was a great turnout and I have to give props to Grace Hwang and her team at ThinkPR. They put together a great host committee (IPE #3), which made for a great crowd (IPE #4). In all fairness, I must admit that I might not be the best judge as I could likely have fun anywhere. However, with the number of household names on the list I am sure every reader is bound to know at least one of these hostesses-with-the-mostesses (quite possibly not a real word).
The first host we spoke with was Nicole Chavez; celebrity stylist most known for her work with the cast of LA and current Nicole was approached by ThinkPR to be a part of the Fashion Council host committee. She didn’t know who all was on the committee until she received the invitation but said she was thrilled to be included with the ladies on the committee. A note to the folks at Fashion Week A) Nicole had no idea the What Comes Around Goes Around event was part of LA Fashion Week and worse B) didn’t realize Fashion Week was even going on. I am not an expert on this (okay well maybe I am) but if you are hosting LA Fashion Week you may want to get the word out to at least the top stylists in town. They shouldn’t need to hire a fashion researcher to find out when it is. Does no one maintain an LA Social Register? Maybe we need to bring The Society Social Register to LA. That being said Nicole was very friendly and accompanied us to the bar where we found Karma champagne being served in adorable baby-bottle shaped glass bottles. We wisely got straws to drink with as, at least for me, trying to drink out of an odd shaped bottle while walking around a crowded room (in six inch heels), greeting people and balancing a camera and a Twitter update device (read: iPhone) is potentially very dangerous.
Drinks in hand, we returned to the red carpet (IPE #5) in time to catch appearances by Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr of WhoWhatWear? If you don’t follow them on Twitter yet, their user ID is WhoWhatWear (ingenious I know). Then out of nowhere in walks Lisa Rinna looking tanned, gorgeous and young. She was quickly ushered on the red carpet where she posed beautifully for pictures and then patiently answered endless questions for the press. We were able to catch her later in the evening and she was charming as can be. Though I haven’t figured out why her name wasn’t on the invite as she was a gracious as you could have asked from any host.
Dallas’ own Erin Wasson was next to have her time in front of the Singer 22 step and repeat and she had a little bit of an advantage as she poses for a living. Her pics were great and she posed for a few more inside with the great vintage denim looks from the new line. We caught up with her in the store and she was as friendly as could be and told us she grew up in Irving and attended MacArthur High School. She currently travels all over the world for work and had actually just flown in from NYC, though she says she tries to spend all of her holidays and breaks back in Dallas with her family. With how much traveling she does she probably just wants some down time when she gets a chance.
While enjoying the new So Cal weather out on the patio, we ran into Nicole Richie who was sweet as could be. To all those of you who asked, she looked awesome not at all waifish and though she could probably stand to put on a few pounds I have to say there are worse things one could have to face. Such as the fashion overload you can see on the potential party guest (don’t think he made it in) pictured in the festive blue outfit.
The mannequin looking models were well styled by Jahn Hall and sported great vintage looks that incorporated the stores new line with the fabulous vintage pieces they offer. Before we adjourned to the after party at Citizen’s (IPE #6) we were treated to a tour of the store’s Couture vintage section by What Comes Around Goes Around owner Gerard Maione and GM Monica Martin. Good news Dallasites, Monica will be bringing What Comes Around Goes Around to town for a trunk show at Tootsies in a few weeks. The vintage looks were amazing and included a number of beautiful handbags but sad to say no Birkins. So, my search continues. In fact I may write a book entitled “Not Bringing Home the Birkin.”
Well I am off to The French Crepe Company at The Grove. I guess I’ll have to drown my Birkinless sorrows in sugary crepe, at least until tonight’s MOCA show, featuring styles from Decades. Reportedly, Decades owner, Cameron Silver has quite a collection of the iconic bag. Maybe he could just let me road-test them, one at a time.
Blog contributed by: Valerie Elizabeth
Wardrobe: Ruffled skirt and embellished tank by Lamarr Nanton & Sue Yang of Elli Grace www.elligrace.com
Blog Bonus: Important Party Elements
So for those of you trying figure out what the heck “IPE” means. This is our quick little tip list for you reviewing the “Important Party Elements” for you to remember before you attempt to host your next bash.
1. Smiling welcoming committee- guests are excited to be there, you want them to know you
are excited they are there.
2. Quick check-in- guests are there to attend your event, not stand in line.
3. Great host committee- unless you are Brtiney Spears, it will take more than one person to get a large group of people together. With a good host committee you can easily expect a minimum of 20 people per host to attend your event. Note: make sure the people you ask to be on your committee socialize with the type of guests you want at your event.
4. Great group of guests- this should be self explanatory but it is hard to call your event a success if no one shows or if the people who show don’t have a good time. You always need a balance of “fun makers” at your event to keep things moving.
5. Red Carpet- a red carpet with a branded step and repeat is always a great element for a party. If you won’t have celebrities in attendance, let your guests get treated to party pics and make them feel like stars for coming out to your event. Note: if you throw a lot of events just buy your own red carpet. Most magazines have their own step and repeat so if you don’t have one or can’t work it in the budget get a media partner to come out and cover your party.
6. After party- somewhere for your party guests to go when they are done at your event but not ready to go home. Only necessary if you aren’t prepared for them to stay all night.
What Tempts You? WIN a Weekend in NYC from Wacoal
Posted on | March 18, 2009
What tempts you? What cannot you not live without? Can you not pass the shoe section without buying something? Do you have to stop in at every Starbucks? Do you indulge in Sprinkles cupcakes? Wacoal wants to know. Photograph and upload a picture of what entices you for the chance to win a trip to NYC.
Blog contributed by: Valerie Elizabeth
Organicare Launch Party
Posted on | March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick’s Day…Break out your Green Flair!!!
Posted on | March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! Though the holiday originated in a celebration of the patron saint of Ireland; in the U.S. some of the customs of the holiday have evolved to include drinking Irish beer, eating corned beef & hash and wearing green. The custom of wearing green is very important—especially to grade schoolers— be festive and wear green to avoid the St. Patty’s Day pinch. There are so many fun and flattering shades of green on the market, brighten up your Tuesday and wear a little St. Patty’s Day flair to the office. Pictured: Lucky green options from Marc by Marc Jacobs and Lauren Moffatt.
Blog contributed by: Kate Trevorrow and Valerie Elizabeth
Affordable Styles Right at Your Fingertips
Posted on | March 10, 2009
Just in time for LA Fashion Week we bring you access to Heritage 1981 and Twelve by Twelve. With the word “recession” looming around every corner, we all are feeling the impact of the economy. However, most of us have a hard time letting go of our desire to splurge on our favorite styles. While many may have to cut back on the Cavalli and Choo for awhile, never fear there are many options for keeping up with the latest trend pieces on a budget. We all are familiar with Forever 21, as they have been very effective meeting the needs of the teen market and bringing trend pieces to the masses, making shopping at their store both affordable and guilt-free. What you may not have discovered yet are their two sister brands, Heritage 1981 and Twelve by Twelve of Los Angeles. Not in LA? No problem. They now have an online store filled with their popular retro inspired looks. There are glamorous, Mare West throwbacks and Mod girl Twiggy dresses for the taking. Visit their website to see more. http://www.forever21.com/twelve
Blog contributed by: Kate Trevorrow and Valerie Elizabeth