Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Buddhas and Kitties and Bling, Oh My!

And a Big Announcement

Remember this name: Tarina Tarantino. I can use up all the space in this blog to tell you why you should love her, but the simple truth is that she’s really cool and one of the most talented accessory designers in the world. Period. From pink buddhas to Hello Kitty for kids (and adults!), everything in her collection is like something from your more stylish older sister’s closet. That you steal then never give back. Got a girlfriend you are trying to drag into the 21st century? Tarina gift. Check out some of her stuff here: http://www.shessavvy.com/store/default.asp?catid=2411

Now onto my two favorite topics, and I’m being serious here: jeans and music. This is where the Big Announcement comes in, so pay attention, we’re on a timeline. The simple, straightforward Big Announcement is this: from now through May 4th (alternately known as Stacie’s Birthday), 10% of ALL denim sales, including online sales, will be donated to the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation. Now, I’ll break it down. May 4th, my birthday, but the gift is really doing something nice for someone else, so that’s why a portion of sales are going to charity. Plus, I’m going to be 35 which means I can no longer claim to be in my lower 30s, but am instead squarely in my mid- thirties and I need a diversion so as to not hyperventilate. ALL denim sales means lines you love for guys and gals: Rock and Republic, True Religion, 1921, William Rast, People’s Liberation, Chip and Pepper, Red Engine. You get the picture. The charity, the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation, is in honor of my childhood friend, all around rock star and amazing person, deep thinker and gentle soul, Carter Albrecht. His mom (a Savvy jean wearer herself) and dad (torch bearer and rock star as well) established the Foundation in honor and memory of a beautiful life. You can check it out at www.CarterAlbrechtMusic Foundation.org .

We’ve always believed that giving back is an integral part of any successful business, and the impact of giving is compounded when you share it with others, and take on something deeply personal. This is both, and we hope you’ll let us help you find the perfect jean, all for a great cause. Start shopping! www.ShesSavvy.com

Stacie

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Ta-Da!

Look! It's me! Here I am in cyberspace! No, not the one over there in the mom jeans, silly....over HERE! Hi! It's awesome to see you. Welcome to the World According to Stacie!
(whispering and nudging)
What?
(more whispering and nudging)
Oh. It's not called 'The World According to Stacie'?
(pregnant pause and sigh)
Oh. Welcome to We're SAVVY!
Whatever the name, the game's the same: tune in regularly for special deals, great market stories, funny jokes, Stacie's opinions on all things relevant, trivia and much more!
Like the greats before me, I also take requests. Is there something out there you need, I mean, want my opinion on? Email me at stacie@shessavvy.com with your blog idea or question and I'll be happy (read: thrilled beyond words) to respond. Opinions not in short supply!
To get started, here's the lowdown on me.
I like jeans and tee shirts. I like that babydoll tops are now in style because they seem to conceal my extra ten pounds from the world (except my mother who keeps asking if I've put on weight). I learned last week that I have high cholesterol. I also learned that being on a low carb diet sucks. Most of you know me as Stacie at Savvy, but in my former life I was a political science teacher and researcher. I love clothes, music and politics. I have a puggle; he eats Hanky Panky underwear.
What? A question from cyberland? You, in the back.
What's my what? Speak up, lady.
Oh. What's my favorite band. Well, let's see. I love the Old 97s and they are coming to town in June. They're cool. I am a TV addict and Guitar Hero aspiring hero, so I am in a Poison (Bret Michaels) renaissance. I hope I spelled that right. Bret Michaels is coming to town, too. How sad. I think he's playing the Grizzly Rose. How sadder.
Another question down front here.
(mumbling and giggling)
For those who couldn't hear, the question was, "How many pair of Hanky Panky do you think your puggle has eaten?"
Well, that's a tough question. Counting the ones I've induced vomiting to get him to throw up, the ones removed surgically, and the ones he's pooped out...I'd have to say seventeen.
Seventeen. You heard right. You do the math. Thankfully at Savvy, Hanky Panky are always the low price of $16. New colors arriving daily.
I'm out.....
sw