A bio from designer, Liz Smith:

I am Liz Erhard Smith, wife to Tommy, mommy to Connor and Brooke, and a Granville girl at heart! ;)  Recently, I decided to put some of my creative energy to use by designing and creating hair bows and accessories for precious little ones.  And, wah-lah!  Brookie Cookie’s Bows was born!

Brookie Cookie’s Bows was founded on the basis of both a mommy’s need to be creative, and a strong desire to help God’s children in need. By creating these bows and accessories, I am able to fulfill both of these needs! I am so glad to say that 10% of all proceeds from Brookie Cookie’s goes directly to Compassion International
(http://www.compassion.com/ ). A wonderful organization dedicated to helping children in poverty.

I am both thrilled and elated to be able to sell Brookie Cookie’s Bows in The James Store–one of my favorite places for buying gorgeous clothing and gifts for myself, and my children!  Please come in and see my line of bows and accessories for the lovely little ladies in your life, today!

In our effort to provide the best selection of pants and jeans for women, the James Store is considering adding David Kahn Jeans to its lineup.  These jeans are worn by Hollywood stars,  have been raved about on Oprah, and have a loyal customer base– similar to The James Store’s other brands (Vanilia, FDJ French Dressing & NYDJ).

Let us know what you think…

(Click here to shop for Vanilia at the James Store)

The two most popular styles of Vanilia jeans are the Jacky and the Becky.    In both styles, the fit of the “no waistband” pant is so good, that typically more than 95% of women fit one of the two styles well.  In a store, trying the two styles on is key– but over the internet it can be more difficult.  This guide is to help women to choose.

Overall, the body of the 2 styles is very similar at the top.  The “rise” in the Jacky is 1 inch

higher (12 inch) than the Becky.   The legs of the 2 styles are different: the Jacky has a tapered leg and comes in 2 lengths: short and normal.  Often petite women prefer the tapered leg on the Jacky even in the short lengths.  The Jacky also has a narrower hip and thinner legs.  The Becky has the straight leg (boot cut), with a fuller leg and wider hips.  It is available in short, normal and
long.

Both the Becky & Jacky have the fabulous Vanilia two-way stretch.  These pants are made in Italy, where the best bi-stretch fabrics are produced.

Jacky Information

• Tapered leg, without waistband, 2 pockets with piping and zipper, bottom hem slit, 1/2 hem width, front rise 12inch
• Length: S = 27″ short / N = 30″ normal
• Fabric: 95%Cotton, 5% Elastane (Two-way stretch)

Becky Information

• Style Becky: straight leg, without waistband, 2 pockets with piping and zipper,1/2 hem width, front rise 11inch
• Length:  S = 27″ short / N = 31″ normal / L = 34″ long
• Fabric: 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane (Two-way -stretch)

Read more about the history of Vanilia jeans here.

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