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Jack Neely

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Knoxville based journalist, Jack Neely, didn’t believe me when I complimented him on his duds. I think he’s laid back and sporting a classic style.

ImageI spotted Jack on the block one day as I was opening the store. I see a lot of people and I’m always picking up on how they put themselves together. I know Jack wasn’t going for a look, but in all honesty I would wear what he’s wearing. Even if you took a look at JCrew, for example, you would see some combination of elements that Jack is sporting.

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Let me break it down for you:

1. Plaid button up

2. Cozy, well worn sweater

3. Heavy weight cords

4. Classic Chucks

5. Satchel with umbrella and newspapers

What do you think about Jack’s style? Would you wear what he’s wearing? What are some ways you could translate this look to work for yourself?

Brianna

 

So long! Farewell!

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Kristin, here! Reporting one last time from Reruns Boutique. After about a year and a half of being in the Reruns family, I’m leaving all familiarity behind and charting new territory; this Saturday I’m moving to Charleston, SC to start a new chapter of my teensy life! As the acting social media manager here, it only seemed appropriate to write a farewell blog…so here it is! In my time at Reruns, I have learned many things from how to find a pair of jeans that actually fit my body to the sheer perfection that makes up a genuine, hand-painted Hermes scarf.

Though it may sound cheesy, I’ve also learned a whole heck of a lot about myself and my personal style. I learned that being tall with broad shoulders and narrow hips doesn’t mean I can’t wear beautiful, well-made, tailored clothing. I learned that being pale-skinned and minimalistic can be and is beautiful. I learned that the size on the tag doesn’t matter as long as I look and feel good. I learned that I can rock heels even if it makes me almost six-foot tall. I learned that although I wear 85% of my clothing oversized, clothing really can be too big, not just too small. I learned that personal style is not an obsession over materialistic things and outward appearances, but an exercise in finding confidence and a sense of self. Finally, I learned that confidence looks good on everyone; not that I don’t have my insecurities, but I’ve learned that dwelling on them does nothing for me.

As I move into this new era of my life, my grand plan is to implement the parts of my current style that I love but with more care and diligence, more refinement, if you will. What I mean is I want to take my look and just polish it up a bit. So, here’s what I’m imagining (a girl can dream!)

Hair: Messy, curly and effortless is what it’s all about. Perfect beach look, don’t you think?

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Make-up: I don’t wear much make-up, but I want the little bit that I do wear to perfectly accent my blue eyes and fair skin. I love this look from Fashion Week.

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Top: I love love love flowy, oversized tops and that love will most likely only grow stronger living in a place where its 95 degrees and sunny all the time. Something like this Free People top will be a wardrobe staple, for sure.

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Nails: Harper’s Bazaar says neutral nails are all the rage this season. I’m in love with this natural look. Polished but not too extravagant!

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Bottoms: Jorts jorts jorts. I don’t care what anyone says, I love them. I especially love the high-waisted look, its flattering, interesting, and fashionable.

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Shoes: I wore the hell out of my low-top Converse in high school and my roommate has recently resurrected them. Now I want some high-tops!

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Surely my style profile will change with the seasons (literally and metaphorically), but Reruns has taught me about fashion as a form of expression so I feel positive that said changes will just be a natural part of my personal evolution.  Leaving Reruns means leaving behind a little family of amazing women who have shaped me, challenged me, supported me, and befriended me. But, I’m leaving with lasting relationships, extensive knowledge about well-made clothing, a surer sense of self, and some GREAT articles of clothing that are staples in my wardrobe.

I want to thank all my dear, sweet, beautiful co-workers for the opportunity to be a part of this fun, fashionable and fabulous family and send you all a million kisses!

Until next time!

Kristin

Making an Impression

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It’s time for another guest blog, y’all!  This week we present to you the amazingly talented owner and operator of The Happy Envelope, Sarah Pattison. The Happy Envelope is a small business (with small products but big ideas!) located in the heart of downtown Knoxville. THE specializes in unique letterpress invitations and announcements and commits to making your special experience a perfectly special one.  When she isn’t operating an amazing business, wrangling her two beautiful girls, or on a romantic getaway with her hubs, Sarah finds some time to consign some of her super cute clothes with us at Reruns.  So we thought, obviously this matriarch of a woman needs to write a guest blog for us. So she did!

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Ladies and gents, I share with you a few wise words from Sarah Pattison:

I’m constantly reminding clients that their invitation is the very first thing that their guests will see regarding their wedding. The invitation will inform guests on far more than simple content, such as date, time, and place. It will also inform guests on the mood and feel of the event: Formal? Whimsical? Fun? You may not want to believe it, but it will inform guests about the level of taste: thin, chintzy paper? Pre-made stock with a logo on the back? Or thick, luxurious paper stock with a creative, thoughtfully designed layout? 

In the same vein, I recently decided that I better practice what I preach. When clients walk in the door of our studio, what is the first thing they see? Well, most directly they meet us, Ty and myself. We are the ones sitting down to meet with potential clients, brainstorm ideas, estimate pricing on their job, and generally flesh out The Happy Envelope experience. 
 
How do I want any client, first-time or long-time, to perceive our company and brand? Well, in line with our products: professionally designed, creative, luxurious, sophisticated. With this in mind, I determined that no matter how badly I may long to roll into work in my workout clothes or “comfy” pants (I am my own boss, after all!) I simply cannot. The truth is that what I’m wearing, (along with what Ty’s wearing, and even what our interns wear!) presents our company in a certain light. It may sound shallow and unfair, but it’s very true: people make perceptions about you according to how you present yourself. It is wise in your professional setting to “out dress” those around you.
 
I once heard the phrase, “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.” This underlying (simple!) concept stuck with me: Present yourself in the most positive light possible, and others will be more likely to see your potential, too.
 
Visit The Happy Envelope at 525 Union Avenue
or contact them at (865)457-7577.

Behind the Scenes: Smart Trips Window Display Contest

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If you love our latest window display, you’ll love this behind the scenes look at the way the artist, Paris Woodhull, dreams up her many creations.  Take a minute and read what she has to say!

 Life’s little surprises always show up. Sometimes the surprises are good and sometimes they hit you over the head like a mallet. Being so young I never sat down and decided upon a creative process nor was I taught one. I dove in head first, which in reality is the best way to go about it because you are a clean slate. As long as I’ve been an artist, (which I’m pretty sure I came out with a glue gun in one hand and a paint brush in the other) I have always learned best by doing. So when I started creating displays for Reruns it was a bit out of my comfort zone because I had to learn to sit back, plan what I was going to do, and explain my idea to another person. Though this took a bit of practice, it made me into a stronger artist because I was creating art on a professional level not just for my own personal enjoyment. Every window begins with a theme. My most recent theme was to design and install a window display for the Smart Trips competition.

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Stage 1: Sketch

I wanted this window to incorporate not only the Smart Trips mission but show its connection to Reruns. After many a failed sketch I landed on one that I felt was unexpected and would draw attention to both Smart Trips and Reruns. I never knew how much time and effort went into creating a window display until I tried one. Window displays ALWAYS take longer than you expect.

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Because you have to add details!

But the time and effort is always worth it because there is not a more incredible feeling than watching an idea come alive before your very eyes.

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The finished product.