duct tales * july 2003
welcome to the fifth edition of the vanessa jean * duct tape design newsletter: the exciting, exclusive, & electronic bulletin bursting with duct tape adventures, hot-off-the press info, and SPECIAL SAVINGS just for you from www.vanessajean.com
* NOTES & NEWS *
welcome back to the duct tales. this is the slllooowww time of year, so there isn’t too much to report in the excitement department. but thanks to your support, vanessa jean is still growing and this month we hired a real employee, welcome erika! right now we are establishing a strong fall line to present to stores, preparing for the fall rush, and updating the website (yay)! be sure to read on about a new retail spot in baltimore and the super-hot CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE, and don’t forget to check out the websites http://www.vanessajean.com and http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com . thanks for checking in with vanessa jean!
* CHRISTMAS IN JULY – OH MY!!!
the vanessa jean elves are wary of what the holiday season will be like this year…to say the least, we are a little nervous! last year we worked 24-7 to fill holiday wish lists and bring cheer to lots of people…but business was small then...and this year may be nuts! to ease our minds, we are offering you, loyal vanessa jean supporters, an incentive to start your holiday shopping now and be ahead of schedule come the busiest time of the year! you got it, a PRE-HOLIDAY discount of 15% OFF ALL PURCHASES from http://www.vanessajean.com or through customorder@vanessajean.com. how can you resist this offer to save some dough and get a teeny slice of your gift buying out of the way? TO REDEEM: upon checkout at http://www.vanessajean.com enter the code ‘CHRISTMAS’ in the ‘company’ line of the order form. the discount will be reflected in your confirmation e-mail, and your credit card won’t be charged until the order ships out. so remember, be on top for your holiday gift giving AND SAVE 15%!!! that’s a win-win deal. [offer available july 22 through aug 22 2003. discounts are not available toward the purchase of gift certificates.]
*GIFT CERTIFICATES *
vanessa jean gift certificates are now available for custom orders, website orders and craft fair purchases. it’s easy as pie to share the duct tape love, just send an e-mail to vanessajean@vanessajean.com.
* BLOG – VANESSA JEAN STYLE * http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com
be sure to check out the VANESSA JEAN & CO. blog at http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com it hasn’t replaced vanessajean.com, it’s just a nice site that is updated frequently with duct tape goings on, and it’s a great thing to read if you want to procrastinate at work. not only is it full of goofy information, but it hosts pictures of new vanessa jean items, a current list of press items and stores, as well as up-to-date information on vanessa jean’s whereabouts! it’s also worth a laugh, so check it out! (but don’t forget the old standby…http://www.vanessajean.com
* NEW RETAIL STORE! *
* TRIXIE’S PALACE * 410.558.2195 * 1704 thames street, baltimore, md
this funky little store is the newest host of the vanessa jean collection. not too many pieces, but enough to go check it out! and cross your fingers for more Baltimore locations this fall!
and don’t forget these other great stores…
* henrietta farenheit * 734.484.3833 * 126 w michigan ave, ypsilanti, mi
* blush * 212.352.0111 * 333 bleecker st * new york, ny
* bottega guilianna * 203.562.8027 * 954 chapel st, new haven, ct
* guilford handcraft studio * 203.453.5947 * 411
church st, guilford, ct
* fairhaven woodworks * 203.776.3099 * 72 blatchley, new haven, ct
* avant-tout * 203.861.7274 * 59 greenwich ave, greenwich, ct
* go get dressed boutique *203.869.0977 * greenwich, ct
* candy nichols *203.625.9392 * 102 greenwich ave, greenwich, ct
* pearl * 206.729.1149 * 310 ne 65th st, seattle, wa
* plastica * 323.655.1051 * 8405 west 3rd st, los angeles, ca
*ON THE PROWL…now more than ever we are trying to put the vanessa jean line in cool stores across the country. know a store in your town with the vanessa jean style…tell them to look us up. or give us the heads up at support@vanessajean.com
* CUSTOM ORDERS *
don’t forget, vanessa jean can make ALL your duct tape dreams come true. if you can dream it, vanessa jean can design it. just send your ideas to customorder@vanessajean.com!
*DUCT TAPE PARTY*
what better excuse could there be to get all your friends together? host a duct tape party! you gather some friends, vanessa jean shows the duct tape line, people can order if they like, and you get a fun surprise in return. live in california? ask about a party soon!
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