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Holiday Gift Guide-Women-Theory Clothing Brand

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Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Theory has always been a brand that I love. The brand has always produced garments that last and endure. I find that my Theory pieces are always made of luxurious materials and with attention to detail not found in other direct-to-consumer basic brands.

Theory wants to be the brand that you will go-to for all ages, and the destination where you can expect a lot from your clothes: quality, luxury, and ease. We need brands like this given the year we are having and he amount of time we have spent working from home.

This holiday season Theory has focused on seeking out new ways of connecting with loved ones in a world where we can not be physically together. They are hoping that this inspiration will encourage their customers to do the same.

Theory started early, with Giving Tuesday celebration as part of the brand’s Theory for Good initiative. Theory for good is a platform that houses the brand’s conscious commitment to making a positive impact by creating sustainable solutions for our products, people, and the planet. Giving Tuesday immediately follows the biggest shopping weekends of the year, and provides a time for those who indulged in holiday gift shopping a chance to shop for a cause.

On December 1st Theory launched a limited-edition unisex t-shirt in partnership with Girl Up: shop the limited editor tee  Theory x Girl Up tee. For everyone one sold, Theory is donating a percentage of proceeds to Girl Up in continued support of its mission to improve gender equality and social change. Theory has partnered with Girl Up throughout the year amid key moments to shed light on the important work of the organization to help advance gender equality, give girls a voice, and empower the next generation.

Theory also wants to make shopping for gifts easier this year with their newly launched Theory at Your Service Program.

The following services are offered to Theory Customers:

The Theory Edit

Personal styling for an exceptional wardrobe. Enjoy Theory’s risk-free at-home try-on service from the comfort of your home. Your receive a selection of their latest styles that are selected just for you and then they are delivered straight to your door. You get to keep the pieces that you love and return the ones that you don’t. Plus there is no additional cost for the returns. Only pay for what you keep.

How It Works

  • A Theory stylist will connect with you to outline your fit, style preferences, and wardrobe needs and curate a selection of styles accordingly.
  • Your personalized edit will be delivered to your home via same-day or second-day service. You have 14 days to decide what to keep or return.
  • If you’d like to keep everything in the box, there is no action required. Theory will automatically charge your credit card on the 14th day.
  • If you’d like to return an item, it must be dropped off at your nearest Theory store or sent to Theory and postmarked by the 14th day to avoid incurring charges. Theory will only charge your credit card for the items you keep.
  • Customers receive 15% off their first Theory Edit order

By Appointment & Virtual Styling

This might be my favorite service, you get to work one-on-one with a Theory Stylist to receive a personal shopping experience virtually. How much easier can it be? The stylist will recommend pieces that meet your needs and wants. These appointments can take place on Google Hangout, FaceTime, and Zoom, all the apps that we have been using to conduct our business meetings and distance learning. It makes you feel like a celebrity that you are the only one being styled.

If you are able to go into a store, then you can also book a one-on-one private appointment with a Theory Stylist to receive a personal shopping experience in-store. You can simply go to your local store page and book a session. While all stores may not be doing this now, it is a wonderful idea for the future.

Gift Cards

What better gift to give that special person in your life than a gift card from Theory.

  • Standard and digital gift cards can be purchased in denominations of up to $1,000.
  • E-gift cards are sent directly to the recipient’s inbox, making them the perfect last-minute purchase.
  • E-gift cards can be purchased here – https://theory.cashstar.com/store/recipient?locale=en-us
  • Physical gift cards can be purchased in all stores

SmartGift

Now, this is an innovative idea. Simply select an item from Theory’s site to send to a friend via email, they choose their size and color preference (or exchange it for something of equal value), and we ship it. I am always worried about getting the wrong size or color, this take the guesswork out of that and they get something that they love

  • Digital opportunity to send a gift item to someone of the customer’s choosing
  • SmartGift helps to turn your gifting inspiration into reality. By choosing to send someone a SmartGift, gift recipients can pick their size or color, eliminating gift exchanges and returns later.
  • Step 1: Select an item to send to a giftee. This is communicated to the recipient over email.
  • Step 2: The recipient can select their preferred size and color of each gift item or swap across the original gift brand’s catalog for a same-priced item.
  • Step 3: Theory sends the gift giver a payment link to Theory.com once the gift has been accepted.
  • Every item on Theory.com is tagged with SmartGift functionality.

What I love about this brand is that they are continuing to be innovative. They having taken these hard time and pivoted to program that can help their customers shop with ease and security.

Do you own any Theory pieces? Let me know what you think about it.

Holiday Gift Guide-Women-Splendid Clothing

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Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Every once in a while a brand knocks it out of the park with a great collection and Splendid, a Los Angeles brand I have loved for years has done it this holiday season. Splendid began with one simple goal: to create the ultimate t-shirt. Over the past years, that aspiration has grown into one of the country’s most successful contemporary lifestyle brands You can find Splendid’s collection in department and specialty stores.

Splendid’s is wildly popular, due to the fact that the brand pays such close attention to detail and construction. Every piece is easy to wear, comfortable, versatile and, figure-flattering. The holiday sweaters and cozy and warm, you can layer them and they look great for zoom meetings The thermals are perfect for wearing around the house and come in such vibrant colors, you will not want to take them off. It is a line that will appeal to everyone, from young, professionals, to moms and women who want to look incredible without the fuss, and isn’t that what we need these days. Splendid also has children’s and men’s clothing so you do all your shopping at once.

The two qualities that make me love this brand is fit and fabric. Everything you touch feels incredible. The pajamas feel so soft that you will want to jump right into them and snuggle up in bed. Once on you will be surprisingly hesitant to take it off. The fit is also perfect and runs true to size.

If you are looking for the perfect gift for those who love fashion and in need of some comfort. Check on Splendid’s winter collection, you will want one of each item.

 

Holiday Gift Guide-Home Décor-Made Terra

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To say this has been a crazy year is an understatement. It has been a challenge after challenge. One thing that I have learned during this time is that taking a little extra time to be organized will help you feel calmer and center; as we try and navigate working from home, distance learning, and just living.

I was so happy to find Made Terra to help me with all of my organizational needs. I also love that they are doing good in the world. Made Terra’s goal is to bring local, authentic, ethically-sourced artisan made products at the most competitive and the highest quality. Their vision is to put people and the planet first. Every purchase you make with them impacts the life and community of its makers in Vietnam.  These hand-crafted pieces are made to last and will help you keep organized and look brighten your home décor in the process.

When organizing your home or just a room, it is a good idea to make a plan first of how you would like it to look. When I was working in my home office, I know I needed space for my laptop but needed access to my files. I first needed to declutter the area. Go through the area and remove items that you have no longer used or don’t wish to keep. You can donate these items to local charities. Also, make sure to get rid of expired, damaged. or stained items.  This is also a great way to teach kids that they can donate toys to needy children.

You then need to come up with an organizational system for your items. How do you want to categorize your items? When I was organizing my closets I did it by color. You may want to do it by season, here in Louisiana we really don’t have four seasons, so color made more sense to me. This is a great way to use under bed storage organizers and wicker baskets to hold your sweaters and t-shirts.

While you don’t want to fill your home or room with clutter, you can still maximize the space in different rooms. You can use a belly basket that sits in the corner for blankets. I loved the baskets that are on wheels that way I can have them in each room to collect clothes and roll them into the laundry room. When you maximize space you find that things are easier to find.  I am not running around trying to find something.

 

 

Use labels for everything including shelving and organization. Labels can be used for individual baskets of toys, tools, or toiletries. Mabel’s Labels have been my go-to for years for the labels that I need for my home.

Finally, it is important that you choose baskets that are going to last for more than a month, that is why I love Made Terra, it has held up extremely well the past couple of months. Take your time and find the right baskets for your home, such  as wicker or rattan baskets.

Whether you are choosing an under bed storage organizer or storage baskets for shelves, it is important to come up with an organizational system that works for your family.

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