Why are we asking for your size?

 
I wish I could say I loved filling out surveys but I don’t.  I do them anyway because I believe the information could be important to improving a service or a product.
 
If I am being asked for personal information I often wonder how it is going to be used and who has access to that information.  
 
As one of the owners of Plum I know how important good information can be to making good business decisions.  Good decisions can result in better service or a better product for our customers.  We often do surveys but we never connect the information that we get to the customer.  The survey we are asking you to fill out today is an exception and this is why.
 
We are very careful to produce only what we can sell but for sizes it is often very difficult to estimate the number of units in each size.  It can vary from store to store and from style to style so getting reliable information about the sizes of our customers connected to what they purchase can mean we can be very accurate.  That means less waste and lower costs.  Since we produce locally that is extremely important to our competitiveness.
 
So when we ask for your size it is not because we want to know ‘your’ size but because we want to count the number of customers in each size category, by store location and by age.  That is powerful information and simply means we are more likely to have ‘your’ size when you go shopping with us.
 
To complete this survey (and enter the draw for a Gift Card), please click here. We do not share, sell, give or in any way permit the use of this information by any entity other than Plum to create and market clothing.
 
While we're on the topic of sizes, did you know that if we don't have your size at a Plum store, we will often be able to find it at another store and have it brought in for you?
 
Katie O’Brien
 
Co-owner Plum Clothing Ltd.
 
 
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Digging for Treasure

Being that jewellery is 50% off, with my limited math skills, this means, you can buy twice as much. Feel free to use this rationalization yourself.

Ever notice someone who looks inexplicably stunning? Can't stop staring at them? Then your eyes land on the stunning silver necklaces or bracelets they've chosen. This can be attributed to the correct TCC (tone, contrast and color) choices.  I believe people generally are drawn to what works best on them. For example contrasting with the hair color can be very eye catching. When in doubt however, Plum staff are very well versed in TCC.  

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Consider all the great real estate around your neck, waiting for the next glorious piece. Never before has there been such a wide variety of styles..bohemian, glam, minimal...so many great things to try. Above, this beautiful turqoise color mixed with the silver etching adds just enough interest to the outfit.

 

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Change the look of your blouse by adding a statement piece. Works as well with jeans and t shirt, or a jean jacket and skirt. So convertible! (like a mood).

 

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Speaking of jeans and t-shirts, doesn't get much simpler than this incredible ecclectic mix. Like found pieces on a beach trip. Feel free to embellish your story with 'I found these great pieces on a beach and made them myself'. Or you could be generous and tell them you found them at Plum....on sale.

Unfortunately, don't expect to pan for real gold at Plum. However, real treasures need not make a significant dent in your budget. Discover the bewildering choices until July 20th.

Yours in (sparking) Fashion Passion

Suzanne M

Note: Styles noted do not reflect current availability due to sale and vary from store to store. Visit a Plum store near you for actual instore selection.

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Advantage Rule

In soccer 'advantage rule' is a rule that directs the referee to refrain from stopping play for a foul  if a stoppage would benefit the team that committed the violation. However, in shopping terms, it means....simply, I have the advantage because I got this at a really great price!

Consider shopping a sale is a 'bit' like a game. Arrive on time, seek out your ultimate goal (find your favorite items at a great price), size up your opponant (the person checking out said item), and hope she puts it back; grab item and make it to the cash before someone else sees it. Score! (I meant goal). Personally, I always feel like I 'won' something when I find something unexpected at a great price.

 

A great find: This gorgeous knot wrap top $ 18.Image

 

 

And of course, we can always use a new cardigan.  Look for Kersh cardigans at $ 39

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Wrap up the search with a great scarf infinity or not. All at $ 12.

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Don't forget all the drool worthy jewelry, will be 25% off original price.

 

This is just a preview, a few things to get you warmed up for the race. Don't forget the real acronym for FIFA...Fashionista Identifies Favorite Adornments! (goal!).

Don't sit on the sidelines. Plum's biggest sale of the season begins Thursday for four days only. You know what they say, you snooze you loose. This is our biggest sale event. Don't loose out!

Yours in Fashion Obsession

Suzanne M

 

Other soccer terms:

Beat: to get the ball through or around an opponent by dribbling or shooting

Far Post: The goal post farthest from the ball

Flick Header: A players use of his head to deflect the ball

NASL: North American Soccer League

You're welcome! Enjoy your time with your boyfriend watching Soccer! Now you can pretend you know 'something'! (or perhaps you know more than him).

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cowboy checklist

How to tell if you're a cowboy (or girl)?

  • Do you drive a truck?
  • Do you own a horse
  • Do you like country music?

 If you answered no to any or all of those questions, take heart, you can still be a cowboy (or girl). Because who doesn't love denim? It's not just for the Stampede. Although, right now would be a good time to get prepared. Plum has a not-to-be-missed denim sale right now in 2 locations only. Plum in Kelowna and Plum in Calgary. All denim no less than 20% off. (so, get in your truck and drive there)!

 

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I love this kimono look. So fresh and light. (no horse required). These jeans have so much stretch in them, you'll forget you're wearing them.

 

 

 

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Yoga jeans are my ultimate favorite. (how can you tell I love denim, if I could have denim children I would). Speaking of children, there's been a shift in recent years to 'yoga' wear. Young girls used to want jeans only, now it's yoga wear. The marriage of the 2, the incredible stretch all in the form of a great denim fabric, and multiple style options, what else could you want? Love the cut of the leg on these; just enough leg width to fit over your boots.

 

 

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And lets not forget white (oooh, watch where you sit!)? A blank slate for all co-ordinates. However, my children would see it as a lovely fresh place to draw. (keep writing untensils out of reach).

I think I'm more of a city cowgirl. I love my denim, but I ride a bike, does that count?

Don't miss this sale. Promotion (in 2 stores only) ends June 15th. Don't miss out.

Yours in Fashion Obsession..

Suzanne M.

 

 

 

 

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Eco Friendly Denim by Mavi

 
Plum has carried many styles of Mavi jeans for years. This season we also have Mavi shorts, skirts, and jackets.
 
For those who are curious, here is some product knowledge that Mavi recently sent us. (Make sure to check out the video at the end, who knew the crazy technology that goes into making our favorite washes!)
 
Founded in Istanbul over 30 years ago, Mavi designs contemporary, fashion-premium denim with the forethought of maintaing inspiration, modern design and ensuring accessibility for all; this also applies to our environmental footprint. Mavi continues to work tirelessly on minimizing or eliminating the use of water, energy and chemicals in its production.
 
We start with selecting the right fabric to best achieve the final look with the least amount of dyes, ingredients and water possible. The quality of the dyes and ingredients accounts for a large amount of savings: the higher the quality, the less used, and the more water saved in the rinse process. 
 
The introduction of 3 different machine sizes has also helped us to produce small batches, or sample runs, with just the necessary amount of water and chemical components. Working together with our laundry machine suppliers we have developed machines that use a scientific spray method, timed perfectly with the spin cycle for efficient penetration and optimal coverage in the least amount of time, helping us reduce the water and ingredient used by 50% and the energy use by 40% while producing 70% less waste water compared to conventional machines.
 
Currently we are working on our ozone bleach process. The completion of this project will prove to further increase water savings by a substantial amount.
 
Inspirational, modern and accessible. Mavi Fits our planet.
 
This is a promotional video from the company that manufactures the machines used by Mavi for washes.
 
 
 
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Mavi Alexa mid-rise skinny jean. Available at Plum.
 
photo credit: Mavi
 
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