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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The James Store is having its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 22nd during normal business hours (10-6).
We are offering 20% off all items in the store (one item per customer) on this day. This includes our most popular brands, including Crocs & Vera Bradley.
At midday, there will be food & live music, as well as a prize drawings for items from our most popular brands:
Stop into the store and check out the new look and all of the new fall merchandise!
We recently placed a large order for Ohio State Crocs and they should arrive right around September 1st– just in time for football season. I imaging they will go fast, so stop by or call the store (740-587-7780) to check on availability. We’d be happy to reserve a pair for you.
We have ordered a whole range of sizes for men, women & kids in both styles.
Looking for the James Store? View our store flyer.
We’re always looking around the internet for additional information to help our customers make good purchase decisions. I came across these French Dressing Jeans reviews on the Budget Fashionista website. Read what these women had to say:
Peggy:
“The Budget Fashionista is absolutely right. French Dressing Jeans are the best out there for women “of a certain age”. I just celebrated 60 and have tried many brands over the years. You don’t have to be a teenager to enjoy wearing jeans! FDJ just plain fits a more “womanly” figure. And, yes, I do get questions about what brand of jeans I wear. They are worth every penny!”
Beth:
“French Dressing jeans are the BEST fitting jeans I’ve ever worn - I am one of those women (50 years old) with a small waist and larger hips and thighs and they fit me to a tee! Stretchy, look great (compliments from men and women ALL THE TIME) and you can wash them and throw them in the dryer and they never shrink! I’ll admit that $60 - $70 is quite alot to spend on jeans, but they are most definitely worth it!”
Karen:
“I just recently purchased a pair of French Dressing Jeans (Easy Fit) and at age 48 I believe they are the best pair of jeans I have ever owned. The compliments regarding them and the inquiries from other women regarding them are countless. I will have to admit it is also the most money I have ever spent on a pair of jeans at $68, but will watch for sales from now on.”
You can purchase French Dressing Jeans and other FDJ clothing in our online store.
Friday, July 6, 2007.
At long last, our first shipment of Crocs sandals have arrived at The James Store. The first shipment contains Mary Jane and Prima styles. In a few days, both the Kids Caymans and Adult Caymans will begin arriving. We have a whole assortment of colors ordered, so stop in while the selection is good!
The June 14th, 2007 edition of the Columbus Dispatch had a great interview with The James Store co-owner, Samantha Smith. The article was part of the weekly Shop Talk section that features an interview with local small business owners.
Recently we have seen a surge in the number of Columbus customers that are visiting the store during a day trip to Granville. The James Store offers a selection of boutique clothing brands for women & children that are hard to find even in a large city like Columbus, Ohio. Plus, a day trip to Granville offers great restaurants, museums, shopping– a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon.
Questions? Give us a call at 740-587-3061 or email at info@thejamesstore.com.
The James Store will begin carrying Crocs sometime toward the end of June 2007. We are extremely excited to begin carrying the great line. Watch the website for the announcement when the shipments arrive.
There are a fair number of customers anxious to buy multiple pairs, so please shop the store early when they arrive. We will try to re-order frequently to ensure we offer a wide selection on an ongoing basis.
From June 7-10, 2007, stop in to The James Store and save on all retired Vera Bradley styles and patterns. This sale only occurs twice a year, and is a great time to save on some really nice pieces.
Questions? Give us a call at 740-587-3061 or email info@thejamesstore.com.
Preparation
Always turn your jeans inside out before washing. This protects the outside surface from rubbing against other garments. It will prevent fading and keep the jeans looking new. Keep the fly zipped and the waist button closed. This will clean the top of the jeans better and keep them flatter. Fold the Jeans. Once the jeans are inside out, fold the jeans side seam to side seam and place them neatly in the washing machine to prevent the color from cracking . Carcking results in faded lines in the legs. Do not overload. Place too many items in the washer and you also risk cracking the jeans. Your jeans should move freely about the machine.
Washing
Use a warm wash and a cold rinse. This is the colored fabric cycle. Fill the machine with water before adding detergent. The detergent: never use detergent containing bleach. Don t even trust color-safe bleach. Why torment your fabrics? Fabric softeners too can be bad news as you risk splotching if it stays on the jeans for too long. Pre-soaks tend to break down natural fibers and should only be used sparingly. Protecting Colors: hile the above steps may be enough, you can take extra precautions to preserve the colors longer, especially black. Once the water fills the drum, add one or two thimblefuls of plain white vinegar and one to two teaspoons of salt (this helps set the dye stuffs) and run the cycle. Do not go overboard on the amounts you don’t want to smell like a French fry! Remove immediately. Let the wash run its course, but make sure to take the jeans out as soon as it is finished. Treating stains: the quicker, the better. It’s easy to bury stained clothes at the bottom of the laundry pile. Yet the longer a stain sits, the more time it has to work into the fibers. Reduce the concentration of problem stains by diluting them with water right away. Treat your FDJ French Dressing jeans well and you will be rewarded.
Drying
Gentle shake. Make sure the zipper and button are still closed, and gently shake the jeans at the waistband. This helps get rid of excess wrinkling. If your jeans have been feeling a tad smaller at the waistband, now is the time to work your way around the waistband and gently pull as you go. This will very slightly stretch the waist and may do the trick.
Refold. Fold the jeans side seams together and then fold again, waist to hem. Place the folded garment on the dryer drum, being careful not to overload, and throw in a fabric softener sheet. Don t over-dry. Run the dryer until the jeans are just dry enough (probably about 45 minutes). Over-drying will kill the fabric, similar to your skin being baked by the sun. Neatly fold the jeans and hang them up. Keep the fly and button closed so the top of the garment will remain flat. Because you ve treated your jeans so well, you shouldn t have to iron. Avoid dry-cleaning any jeanswear product, as it tends to flatten the look and feel. Denim, after all, is easy care and who wants all those chemicals next to their skin?
You can purchase FDJ French Dressing jeans and other FDJ apparel from the James Store.
In late May, The James Store began carrying Vera Bradley luggage, in addition to its existing large selection of Vera Bradley merchandise. As you may know, we are not allowing to sell these items online, but if you have any questions, please call the store at 740-587-3061, or drop us an email at info@thejamesstore.com.
The new luggage will almost certainly be a huge hit, so stop in before it is scooped up. However, rest assured we will be ordering more, and can also place a special order for you if you know what you want. This year we began selling Vera Bradley towels, flip-flops and other beach gear– and it was a big hit as well.
For all Vera Bradley news, visit our Vera Bradley info page on the website.
