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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Back to School in Style



Summer is almost over and--- did you hear that? It was the sound of every parent reading this blog sighing with relief. While we hate to say goodbye to warmer weather, days by the water, and stories of adventures, the back-to-school season means one thing for moms: more peace and quiet, and less muddy footprints/young adults roaming around their houses! But before your teenagers and college kids can hit the books, all great parents know that they need a few key essentials to make sure that their school year is a success.

Clothing: Luckily, we've got  you covered here. In case you haven't checked out JLeer.com lately, we've recently multiplied our denim options! Now, your teen your young adult can rock bootcut, straight leg, skinnies, and a plethora of washes, all while keeping their smart phone within easy reach--meaning they'll have no excuse not to call home all the time! Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog entry, which will feature everything you could want to know about the new styles, how they differ from your favorite classics, and how to sell them for wholesale in your boutique or clothing store if you wish!

Check out our new styles and washes here: www.JLeer.com


Backpacks: Herschel Supply Co. backpacks are taking campuses by storm, so it seemed natural that we are giving one away (filled with JLeer jeans, a JLeer t-shirt, JLeer sunglasses, a JLeer wallet & $75 to Target)! These backpacks are self-described as a "timeless product with fine regard for detail," which are manufactured by the Vancouver based company. According to the brand, Peter Alexander Cormack and his wife made their way from Wick, Scotland to Herschel, which was later coined as the name of the brand from third generation Cormacks, Jamie and Lyndon, who had been raised in Herschel. Today, Herschel Supply Co. creates quality backpacks, travel accessories, bags, and more. This brand of backpack has become quite popular on American college and high school campuses, and if you'd like to enter our contest to potentially WIN one filled with tons of back to school JLeer gear, click HERE!


School supplies: You do want them to bring home all A's, don't you? Make sure your kid (or not-so-little-youngster) is set for back to school with unique scholastic accessories that will never get confused with any other student's! Here is our top 5 list for supplies to ensure that your high schooler or college student has the best semester yet!



1.  A USB Drive Disguised as a Cute Key Chain by Lilly Pulitzer
This USB drive looks like a regular, chic keychain until it's holding your young genius's entire thesis on it! The tail detaches to allow your student to plug into any computer and transfer files back and forth, ensuring that homework is always on time and easy to get to. Plus, it looks extra cute on their key ring, and is a gift that will keep on giving!





2. Chic Splendor Personalized Notebooks
Whether for a guy ora girl, TinyPrints offers tons of styles and personalization options for notebooks, to ensure that your favorite student won't lose theirs in the mix. Whether you go for a girly print and personal monogram, or a more masculine print and the name of the subject that your student will be using it for, we guarantee that these will be winning gifts in the eyes of all pupils. Personalize your own here!



3. Home State Necklace
Even the most gung-ho college students start to get homesick eventually, so what better way to remind themselves that "home is where the heart is," while simultaneously striking up conversations with other students from their area than by wearing a necklace sporting their home state? These have been a popular fashion trend for some time now, so you can't go wrong by gifting your favorite student a small piece of home! Find your state here!

4. Season Tickets

Most students will tell you that winning the ticket lottery can be a challenge--but many schools offer season tickets to home games that would make your student's life so much easier! Check out each school's individual athletic page for special deals (especially if you are an alum or are buying them for a current student!) and save them the headache of waiting in line, pitching tents, and sometime still not receiving tickets to the big game!

5. OtterBox iPad Case
Protect one of your student's most prized possessions with the
name brand that you've come to know and love to protect your iPhone! Now, students can slide their iPads into their backpacks and tote them to class without having to worry about any extra dings, knicks, scratches, or additional harm along the way! Find the right case for your model here!





No matter what school supplies you choose, you should make sure that you've ordered a pair of our newest style and washes of JLeer jeans (you want to be the first one to have them-- obviously), as well as enter our Back to School in Style giveaway HERE for your chance to win a Hershchel Supply Co. Backpack filled with JLeer jeans + a JLeer t-shirt, JLeer sunglasses, a JLeer wallet, and $75 to Target to fill up a basket of your own with back to school essentials!
Thanks for stopping  by-- make sure to go ahead and place your order on Jleer.com & to come back soon to get the in-depth scoop on our latest styles and washes!

Xoxo,

JLeer


By Amelia Beamer

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

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 glassesDrinking 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

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Help Dads Be Better Dads!

JLeer: Help Dads Be Better Dads!

 Here’s to all of the dads out there--the fathers, the pops, the papas, and the padres. This weekend is for the men that aren’t afraid to wear diaper bags with swagger, and those that can balance bringing bouquets to ballet recitals and wearing war paint to football championships. The built-in Mr. Fix-It in your life, that never lets your car go unserviced, and always waited up for you after dates with your high school beau or beauty (shotgun optional). During your younger years, he taught you to ride a bike, and then inevitably applied Band-Aids to treat the bloody aftermath with expert precision. His feet became even tougher from constantly stepping on Legos. He will forever hold the title of spider-squasher and bug-destroyer. Here’s to the man that was both an expert pigtail stylist, while still managing to hold down his title of Ultimate Grill Master of the Universe.

 His only fatal flaw? Every superhero has one—that’s what makes them relatable! We’re going to go out on a limb and guess that your dad’s major downfall comes in the pair (or five) of awful, shapeless dad jeans. With aid from JLeer, this no longer has to be the case! Just in time for Father’s Day, JLeer has come to the rescue with a huge sale—all of our jeans (usually $115) have been marked down to just $89.99! Now that’s something to celebrate! Make sure your dad stops wearing dad jeans forever!


Click the image below (or follow this link to get started shopping! 




 Here are a few of our favorite Dad moments that are going viral on the internet-- we hope you’ll love them as much as we do:

 1) Rock On Dad: This awesome stay-at-home Dad has an entire gallery of photos of his son. The difference between his photos and the ones on your iPhone? Every one of his features his hand in the photo as well, throwing the “rock on” sign. Brian Reda, the dad behind the camera stated that: "The self-referential hand gesture, though, makes me part of the story. I know that sounds selfish, especially in our selfie-crazed culture, but the series is about our relationship. It's about us. It's about being father and son. We're a little team. When he glances at the camera he's connecting with Dad and the audience vicariously experiences our relationship." To see all of the (awesome) photos, click through to the gallery.



 2. Breaking Bad Dad: In this hilarious video, fictional star of Breaking Bad Walter White is honored by his television son, played by R.J. Mitte, with a tribute to all that Walt did for their family… “be it cook meth, poison a child, or kill a man named Crazy Eight with a bike lock.” If you’re a fan of the show, this is a must watch:



3. Dad Casting: World's Toughest Job: This hilarious YouTube video features actors auditioning for the World’s Toughest Job-- you got it -- fatherhood! They cover all of the bases with scenarios that dads face each and every day. Watch it, then send it to your own dad so that he can laugh too!


 To the CEOs, the stay-at-home dads, the first standing ovation in every crowd, the little league coaches, and the #1 fans. Here’s to the lunch-packing legends, the ultimate backseat driver, and the man that still sends chills up your spine when he uses your first, middle, and last name all at once. We hope that you have a day full of whatever your heart desires--whether you have an NBA-Playoffs-Watching, beer-drinking, recliner-sitting, golf-playing, Game of Thrones-watching kind of Sunday, or whatever it is that makes you happy. But mostly, we hope that you know how appreciated you are.

Cheers to you, SuperDads.

Want to know more about JLeer jeans? Head over to our 411 blog post here!



By Amelia Beamer

Thursday, April 17, 2014

We'll Meet You Where Fashion Meets Function

What’s worse than being set up with someone you know nothing about?

Your cousin’s college roommate’s best friend’s little sister is single and you two would totally hit it off? That’s great. Your pastor’s son’s buddy from college is looking to mingle, and you’re number one on their matchmaking list? Excellent. But you don’t know these people until you really get to know them on your own. They could be strange enough that you end the date early, or they could be your future husband or wife; you’ll never know until you try.

The same is true of brands. Why spend your hard-earned money on a product you don’t know much about, even when it could end up being one of the best buys you’ve ever made? That’s why we’re here to get to know you, and for you get to know us. We want to show you who we are, inside and out, so you’ll understand why we’re a match made in fashion heaven.

Let’s be honest — appearance is everything when you first get to know someone. Here’s a lesson in Anatomy 101 and  the physical features that make us more attractive than the rest. You won’t be able to take your eyes or hands off of us. We can’t help it; we were made this way.



Once you’ve admitted to yourself that you’re attracted to someone’s appearance, it’s time to get down to their heart and soul. Do you share the same standards? Are you looking for the same thing in life? Though we’re new to the scene, we think that we have your best interests in mind. We’re the type to go out of our way to make sure that you’re happy. We value our customers above anything else, and make sure that this is apparent in every transaction. Our products are high-quality, and made to make your life easier. We know that your smartphone is your connection to the people you love, the work that reflects you, the photos that share your memories, and the networks that keep you in touch. We know the horror that comes with losing your phone, and the hassle that comes with having nowhere to keep it easily accessible. We’re here to fix those problems. We’re where fashion meets function. We’re here to be your new “favorite” jeans, and a brand that you can count on.
We don’t just see you as customers, we see you as individuals, each with your own stories to share. We want to interact with you — to see the photos that capture your favorite times, and to check out the content that matters to you. We want to see how you wear your jeans, and how you accessorize them to show the world your individual style. We hope that you’ll connect with us. 

If you have any questions, comments, want to see what we’re up to or just want to say “hi,” follow us on our Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram feed, and Pinterest page!

We’ll see you soon!


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Published by Amelia Beamer, who you can follow on Google+