New U. Event
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 10am - 2pm

Just in time to enjoy sunny days and warm weather!  Get ready to enjoy spring and summer with Inspirational Design, Fresh Skin, and Brighter Eyes.  The James Store is partnering with Rejuvenations to invite you to a fun-filled day of new spring and summer fashions, hot spring eye colors, and beautiful skin.

We will offer discounts to both stores as well as some great giveaways for this special one day event.  Staff will be on hand to guide you through the latest fashion trends, free mini-microderm abrasion sessions and makeovers.

Space is limited for the mini-micros so please contact us right away if you have any questions about the event or would like to reserve a spot!

Read more about the event on our Facebook page.

The James Store recently began carrying a great selection of dav Rain Boots.   dav boots come in striking patterns and colors and are worth checking out.  They are pretty comfortable, too.

Here are some comments directly from Samantha, owner of the James Store:

dav, high fashion for wet days: dav brings you a fun yet sophisticated collection for a pulled-together look even on the most blustery days.  You no longer need to sacrifice your sense of style to the whims of the weather.  I love my pair.  It was important that I try these out as soon as they arrived.  Of course it had nothing to do with how fun they were, ha ha, but also are these things really functional?  Yes!  I wear them in all kinds of weather and even to work at the store all day and trust me, I don’t sit down all day and am careful about my shoe choices because of being and they are great.  I have worn them with leggings and dresses as well as under my favorite pair of jeans.

Until November 8th, if you purchase $50 in Vera Bradley merchandise, you will receive a free ticket to High School Musical 3 (in theaters October 24th.) Either stop into the store, or for those not located in Granville give us a call at 740-587-3061, to take advantage of this promotion from Vera Bradley.

The James Store is rapidly expanding its selection of Vera Bradley merchandise, and if you can not find what you are looking for, we are happy to place a special order.

The James Store has now begun making its Robeez Shoes and Booties available for online purchase.  Check our Robeez information page and Robeez department of our online store for details.

From the Karen Kane website:

Growing up in Santa Barbara, California, Karen Kane had a love affair with clothes.  As a young girl, she knew her future held a career in fashion design.  After graduating high school and receiving a degree in fashion design, she was on her way.

In the late 1970’s, Karen met her future husband and business partner, Lonnie.  In 1979 they married and started Karen Kane, Inc. in their garage.  As the years paseed they had 2 sons, Michael & Robert, and watched their company grow.  Over 25 years later, Karen Kane Inc. has expanded to a 150,000 square foot facility in Los Angeles that employs over 200 people and distributes clothes around the world.

A quote from Karen:  “A woman needs simple, stylish clothes because life is complicated.  As a wife, mother and professional I need to know my clothes are polished enough for work and relaxed enough for weekends, are easy to maintain, can travel with ease, and have an integrity to last a long time, not just a season or two.”

You can purchase the latest Karen Kane clothing styles from the James Store.

The James Store will begin carrying Kingsley t-shirts and other apparel for kids in Spring 2008.  Kingsley, in case you are unaware, is the brand that many Hollywood stars’ children are wearing.  Most famously, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s baby, Shiloh, was wearing a Kingsley shirt in the famous People Magazine photo.

Here is a video of a Kingsley fashion show from the Pinch in Costa Mesa, CA in 2007.  It is for their 2007 line, but gives some great indications of the style of this kidswear.
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Starting in June 2007, The James Store will begin offering Tea Collection children’s clothing.  Read more about this socially-conscious clothing manufacturer on their website.  Feel free to call the store (740-587-3061) to inquire.

Back in early 2006, the fashion information site, Boutique Cafe, interviewed Greggy Girl founder, Charlene May. As a preview, here is an excerpt from their introduction:

“Meet Charlene May, founder and president of Greggy Girl a popular worldwide boutique clothing company for girls. Charlene shares secrets of Greggy Girl’s international success and her inspirations for one of the leading boutique companies.”

Listen to Part 1
Listen to Part 2
Hope you enjoy! And while you’re at it, visit The James Store’s Greggy Girl information page.

The James Store does not yet sell Crocs, but I guarantee you, we are trying.  In the meantime, here is a great background article from Business 2.0/CNN Money describing the surging growth of this company.  Highlights are:

• Crocs IPO in February was the richest in footwear history.
• In 2003, Crocs grossed $1 million in revenue– they project $322 million in 2007.
• Three pals from Boulder, Colorado went sailing in the Caribbean and a foam clog one had bought in Canada inspired them to build a business around it.
• Crocs were first sold to sailing enthusiasts but soon gained a word-of-mouth following among doctors, gardeners, waiters, and other people who have to be on their feet all day.

Visit the James Store Crocs Shoes & Sandals Page to stay up-to-date on our effort to carry this product.

J. Suzette & Company, Inc., a manufacturer of women’s apparel, has located their corporate office to Allen Station Business Park in Allen, Texas in 2004. John and Suzette Villareal, the husband and wife team of J. Suzette, founded the company while they were in college.

Today, J. Suzette designs clothing for some of the country’s best apparel catalogs, department stores and specialty boutiques, like the James Store in Granville, Ohio. Two special lines have been created for specialty store boutiques. The first label is called SUZETTE and appeals to the updated missy customer who loves newness. The second label named after their two daughters, ALEXIS & AVERY, is designed for the customer who prefers novelty jackets and is an easy fit. All manufacturing is done either locally or in their Canadian plant.

“J. Suzette’s Allen headquarters designs the latest clothing line for today’s fashion world and provide a dynamic diversity to Allen’s existing industry base,” according to Charisse Canfield, Executive Director, Allen Economic Development Corporation.

The company occupies approximately 20,000 square feet in Allen Station Business Park,  developed by the Trammell Crow Company for ING Clarion Partners. When complete (as of 2004,) the master-planned park will offer 1.4 million square feet of office/tech space in 14 buildings. “This is a great customer for Allen Station,” according to Dave Noble, Senior Vice-President – Development, Trammell Crow Company, “Their office finish-out is first-class and complements the western-themed buildings. Approximately 11,000 square feet is dedicated to warehouse use, filled floor-to-ceiling with bolts of fabric and finished goods.”

Visit  our online store to purchase clothing by Alexis & Avery.