+ welcome

it’s only been two weeks, but we’ve got some really exciting stuff to pass along to you, dearest duct tape fans. from bag-of-the-week to a toy store grand opening in los angeles (featuring vanessa jean goods, of course) to a show in portland, read on for details!

+ bag of the week is here!

as promised, we’ve cranked out the first batch of bag-of-the-week bags. this week there are TWO bags, and they are featured on the first page of www.vanessajean.com . this weekly feature will spotlight a one-of-a-kind bag that will be sold to the first taker, so you know you’ll have the only one like it in town. the polka dots have definitely taken over this week. and if you go to the link now, you’ll get a sneak preview of the new site design. www.vanessajean.com

+ ruby martini show - portland

for all you portlanders looking for some duct tape and creative fun on saturday november 5^th (and some pre-season gift shopping), come visit vanessa jean at the ruby martini holiday show. this show will feature great northwest artisans and a great opportunity to meet crafters first hand. so come visit us at the ruby martini show!

[november 5. 11am to 4pm. @ the core source. ne 30^th ave at ne killingsworth]

+ 2 new stores

monkeyhouse toys: 323.662.3437.1618 1/2 silver lake blvd, los angeles, ca 90026

this fantastic new toy store is celebrating it’s grand opening this weekend…so you should check it out if you live in the so cal region. monkeyhouse also features some great vanessa jean pieces that will be out in the winter line.

rock musick: at leaping lotus, 240 s. cedros, solana beach, ca 92075 and
pangaea outpost, 909 garnet avenue, san diego, california 92109
camo wallets and fun id wallets.

we are very proud to be featured in Guilford Art Center Artistry 2005. If you live in connecticut you must check out this wonderful collection of hand-crafted goodness. check out the Artistry website, http://www.handcraftcenter.org/artistry.html for more information.

+ remember - october special offer

sometimes the amazing, reversible, colorful DUCT TAPE BELT goes unnoticed because there is so much other great stuff at vanessajean.com. therefore…october is the month of the belt! all silver buckle belts are $18. check them out at www.vanessajean.com/belts.htm and find your favorite today. you can even custom order your favorite color combination. valid through 10/31/05, silver belt buckles only, rhinestone belt buckles excluded.

That’s all for now, thanks for checking in on all the great new stuff at www.vanessajean.com . happy weekend!

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