Wishing You Smooth & Stylish Travels

The holidays are on the horizon, but before we can enjoy the delicious meals, beautifully decorated houses, and time off from work to be with our families, most of us have to head to airports or pack up our cars for a long day of travel. Traveling can be stressful--we've all been there. Between the layovers, the traffic jams, the lines to get through security, and the bickering kids in the back seat, just getting to your destination without having a meltdown could be considered a Christmas miracle.

If you've ever travelled, you probably are more than familiar with these annoying travelers:

Mrs. "I Take an Hour at Security When There is Only One Line Open": No matter how many times she's flown, or how well the TSA instructional posters are worded, she still can't seem to remember to take her phone out of her pocket or her laptop out of her bag. No matter how innocent she looks, she will require the attention of every officer on duty, doubling your time in line. If you're caught behind her, we're so sorry.

Mr. "Elbow to Your Face While Trying to Remove His Wallet" Guy: He's had a long day too, and all that he wants is an overpriced snack or beverage from the flight attendant. Unfortunately for you, he has to contort his body into impossible positions just to dig his wallet out of his pocket. If you're flying next to him, kiss your personal space goodbye, and always be on guard to protect yourself from his flailing limbs.

Miss "I Just Crawled Over You to Get to the Window Seat But Need to Get to the Aisle Again Five Minutes Later": It's impossible to fall asleep or relax when she's crawling over you constantly, and you must always be prepared for falling objects as she retrieves items from the overhead bin and puts them away again. If you're flying next to her, pretend to be sleeping so that she'll at least reconsider climbing over you for the tenth time.

Are you traveling by car? You've probably ridden with these annoying travelers, too:

Mr. "I Know The Way, I Don't Need Directions": He knows this route "like the back of his hand," but you'll inevitably end up lost anyway (the stupid construction caused him to miss his exit!) He will move on to unfolding a map that will never again fold back to its original size, and insist on using it to navigate. If you're traveling with him, just pretend to be texting while you use your GPS app to "guess" whether his next turn is right or wrong.

Little Miss & Mr. "I Haven't Had a Nap Today, So I'm Going to be Cranky and Fight with my Sibling(s)": These little ones are angels 90% of the time--you swear! Unfortunately, after being strapped into the car for hours, the pacifiers, toys, and tears start flying. If you're traveling with them, just remember this magic trick: candy! (Just kidding, good luck!)

Mrs. "My Music is Superior to Yours and Since I am Driving, I Will Force You to Listen to it": Her musical palette is much more experienced and diverse than yours, and she will make sure that you know it. As the driver, she gets the official privilege of DJ, leaving you listening to show tunes, screamo, and her sighs as she reminds you that "she knew this song before it was even popular." If you're riding with her, remember to bring your phone or iPod and a great set of headphones.

We can't make the lines shorter, the staff kinder, or your destination magically closer, but we can make sure that amidst all of the chaos that comes with traveling, you not only look stylish, but also have easy access to your phone, wallet, keys, passport, iPod, boarding passes, headphones, and any other necessities that you need to bring along. Security will be a breeze when you can quickly slip your items out of your SmartPockets and into the trays. You'll leave your fellow passengers unharmed as you slide your wallet or phone from your SmartPocket with ease. You won't even have to dig through your purse to find your phone if you need a GPS, or want to listen to great music. You'll even stay warm, while everyone else on the plane is fighting over the few blankets the airline has available.

No matter what time of the year you find yourself traveling, make sure you wear your JLeer jeans. With 27 different styles for both men and women to choose from, there's a perfect style for every globetrotter! You'll be glad you did, and so will your fellow passengers. Friends don't let friends turn into annoying travelers. Click HERE to SHOP NOW!

Wishing you smooth & stylish travels this holiday season!

                              Xoxo, JLeer

By Amelia Beamer

JLeer Can Take You Anywhere!

Summer is here, and along with the warmer weather comes the opportunity to go on adventures and take part in activities you might not get to do during the cooler months. Whether you’ve already scheduled an exotic vacay, you’ve taken a week off of work and are looking forward to a “staycation,” or you think you’re too busy to fit in a new adventure, we have highlighted one of our favorite new lifestyle trends to inspire you! And, no matter where your adventures may take you, remember to pack your JLeer jeans! Our SmartPockets ensure that you can easily pull out your phone --- even in a cramped airplane seat! They also guarantee that you always have easy access to DJ your favorite tunes, snap and share photos, and stay in touch on the road. 

The lifestyle trend that we've been hearing a lot about lately is "glamping." Do you want to get away and explore the outdoors, but the idea of being stuck in the wilderness for too long doesn’t sound appealing? Enter one of our favorite summer trends—camping + glamour= glamping! 

How can camping ever be glamorous, you ask? If you’ve got the time and money to travel, check out glamping.com! It features resorts and glampsites from all over the world, with special offers from them. Search by price or destination, all over the world, at all different levels of luxury, and at every price point!

Want to stay in the U.S.? No problem! Head to Santa Barbara Auto Camp and you can enjoy the great outdoors, as well as excellent amenities. At $139 a night, don't even think about rolling up that sleeping bag!

Always wanted to visit Europe? Stay at Whitepod, in your own personal pod in Switzerland for about $340 USD per night! Inside, enjoy beautiful furnishings and views of the Swiss alps.

Is France on your bucket list? Stay in your own french chateaux for $270 USD per night! It comes complete with your own private deck and pool, and comfy, rustic interior. 

Are you looking to really put the glamour into glamping? Some luxurious sites, such as Aman-i-Khas in India go for as much as $1,025 USD a night, and include king-size beds, draped cotton partitions, sunken baths and fire pits. 

Whether you want to spend less than you’d spend on a hotel room, or are willing to shell out for an expensive experience, glamping.com will connect you to the places that you want to be. 

If you're looking for a closer-to-home, DIY glamping experience, we’ve put together the ultimate list of essentials to make you feel more at home, even if you’re in your car, or a tent.

Mini Emergency Kit: From PinchProvisions comes the ultimate emergency kit, which is roughly the size of a cupcake and comes with everything you might ever need in a pinch, (16 tiems!) from hairspray to stain remover and earring backs. All for just $16.00! 

Campfire USB charger:  Roughly the size of a waterbottle, the BioLite Campstove uses the energy produced by your campfire to produce electricity that charges your USB devices. Love the idea of camping on the beach or in the woods, but want to be able to share all of your great photos to Instagram immediately? (More practically), want to feel rugged, but still have your phone to take photos, and in case of an emergency? BioLite has you covered. $129.95 from BioLite. 

Luxury hammock:  From La Siesta comes the ultimate hammock to relax in. All you need is 2 trees or a hammock stand. It’s even big enough for you to cuddle up with your other half under the stars! All hammock are handmade and guaranteed for comfort. Get yours for $269.90.

Travel bar: This mahogany travel bar set comes with space for two bottles of liquor, and all of the essentials you need to play bartender. Whether on a patio, or in the middle of nowhere, never be without a martini! Glam! Set includes: 2 martini glasses, 2 cotton napkins, 2 cocktail picks, 1 stainless steel shaker, 1 stainless steel strainer, 1 stainless steel jigger, 1 set of stainless steel tongs, 1 atomizer spray bottle, and 1 stainless steel bar spoon. $159.99 from KegWorks.  


Solar powered garden lights: Light up your camp for a festive feeling with these solar-powered garden bulb string lights! Powered by a compact solar panel that you attach to any nearby tree, post, or building, the 16-foot strand of lights will charge all day, and give you a warm glow by night. Plus, after you return home, you can use them on your back porch or in your garden! $24.95 here.


Homemade quilt: Create the perfect cozy nest to sleep in with a handmade quilt! Don’t worry if you can’t sew—Southern Charm Quilts will take care of that for you. It's like one that your grandmother would make, but with a simple online order! All you have to do is pack it, unfold it, and get comfy. Buy yours here.

Shatterproof stemless wine glasses: Drinking wine out of a solo cup wouldn’t be very glam, would it? Lucky for you, that’s where these elegant, shatterproof, reusable and recyclable wine glasses by GoVino come in. Grab 4 for just $12.95! 

JLeer jeans: This one should be a given, but how can you possibly be glamorous while camping without your favorite pair of jeans? Look your best, be comfortable, have easy access to your smartphone, stay warm on chilly nights and keep the mosquitos from biting! When packing light, including durable, versatile clothing is a must, and JLeer has you covered!

Check out our website, www.JLeer.com to see and order all of the new washes and styles that we've designed, due to ship out at the end of the month!


Cheers to the best summer yet,
JLeer

By Amelia Beamer