vanessa jean * duct tape design
duct tales * june 2003
welcome to the fourth 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 all from www.vanessajean.com
* NOTES & NEWS *
welcome back! the vanessa jean studio has been busy busy busy this past month! thank you so much vanessa jean supporters! everyday i get e-mails suggesting a new store to check out, a new style or a new idea and i just can’t thank you enough. the biz wouldn’t be growing without your support and kindness. thanks for telling your friends and family about the joys of duct tape too! the goods are spreading across the country and I love getting e-mails and orders from new places…georgia is the newest hot spot(!), and maybe even north Dakota is next. this month’s ‘duct tales’ boasts a fun collection of NEW BAGS, some new press features (including a silly stint on the local weekend morning show) and some new stores. please read on and have a terrific day! and don’t forget to check out the websites http://www.vanessajean.com and http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com
* MY GIFT TO YOU * 10% OFF NEW ITEMS!!!
are you a liz? an alison? a norby? a nina? find out at http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com where all the NEW vanessa jean * duct tape designs are on display. the best part is you get a 10% DISCOUNT on all new items. you got it…take 10% off any or all items purchased from the new line of goods. these hot new bags can only be ordered through e-mail for the time being, and you’ll receive a 10% discount for all orders of these items through july 22 2003. so take a look at that site, and send an e-mail to customorder@vanessajean.com.
http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com
*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.
* LIZ, ALISON, NINA and NORBY *
you might be wondering who these ladies are…wonder no longer! they are the newest additions to the vanessa jean duct tape line and you can check them out at http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com . from the biggest tote yet to cute evening bags, this new addition has them all, and in perky summer colors to bring a smile to your face. order through customorder@vanessajean.com for now, but i promise these are a must have for summer. (you might have to scroll down the webpage to see them.)
* IN THE NEWS! *
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE – online (cut and paste link)
http://magazines.ivillage.com/goodhousekeeping/view/wdyt/articles/0,,284603_578102,00.html
they reported on a good uses for duct tape, and i think they found the best use of all!
MSNBC.com STEALS & DEALS
http://www.msnbc.com/news/807148.asp?0cv=LB10
teri goldberg loves the reversible in the vanessa jean line…bracelets, belts, placemats and coasters. it’s two for the price of one, and too fashion forward to pass up.
YOUR WEEKEND-CHANNEL 8 – June 22
http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=1331416
vanessa jean on the weekend morning show? no primetime future for her, but these interviews are a fun adventure. hopefully they will post the footage online so everyone can have a good laugh. it was well worth the 6am wake-up time!
GUAVA MAGAZINE – spring. vanessa jean does d.i.y. belts.
the piece is only available in the real mag…but if you find it, pick it up!
http://www.guavamag.com/upcoming.html
* 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…vanessajean.com
* LIVE IN MICHIGAN? NEW RETAIL STORE! *
* HENRIETTA FARENHEIT * 734.484.3833 * 126 west michigan avenue,
ypsilanti, mi
http://www.henriettafarenhait.com or info@henriettafarenheit.com
hot diggity dog! this store is hosting the greatest and most colorful collection of vanessa jean bags to date…striped mini alice, betty, hanna and even id wallets. if you live in michigan, you should really check it out! plus, it looks like a really fun store!
*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. vanessa will also be in the la area soon, so please e-mail her if you have any good store ideas…vanessajean@vanessajean.com
and don’t forget these other great stores…
* 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
* melissa m * 626.799.5835 * 815 fair oaks, south pasadena, ca
* 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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