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New collection: alldressedup

2009-06-29T08:53:00.000-07:00

We want to wear alldressedup's casual chic looks all over town this summer! Just in from Singapore, ruffles and beautifully ruched pieces get the standout treatment with this new designer's expert focus on imperfect Japanese Shibori pleating. Best of all, each style is easily layerable and even more easily addictive. As always, phone orders welcome. 614.291.3600.

Must-Have Item: Leggings

2009-06-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

The public in all its mass glory has taken to leggings the way it once took to skinny jeans, a trend that lingered in the spotlight beyond its 15 minutes and can only be described as having transcended from fad to necessity.

For fall 2009, ready-to-wear designer runways featured varied versions of leggings from gold lame, jewel-encrusted and skintight leather, to the new "tregging" - trouser leggings.

To support the trend of rising hemlines on dresses and skirts for this spring/summer 2009, leggings present an option of modesty and a "runway to realway" alternative to wearing the daring lengths so prevalent today.

Our two top reasons why leggings have become a wardrobe staple:

1. Fabulous and versatile for any age - Empty nesters can wear them with longer and leaner tunic shirtings with statement necklaces and blazers for age appropriateness and added sophistication.

2. Elongate the legs - Leggings in simple dark hues as black and navy elongate the legs beautifully when worn with any layering pieces.

Our favorite leggings: Rachel Pally super long leggings or leggings with band. Black, simple, with extra wide waistband for comfy fit. 98% modal construction means perfect stretch for that not-too-thin, not-too-thick fabric consistency.

Available now at the shop online: Leggings with band.

More stock coming for fall 2009.

Rachel Pally Finds Perfect Summer Pitch

2009-05-26T12:41:00.001-07:00

We just received our new stock of Rachel Pally dresses and we have to admit that we're feeling serious heat with her sophisticated yet easy styling. An L.A. native, Rachel Pally perfects casual chic in her own covetable way by focusing solely on breathable modal/spandex blends and using color, print and more color to convey her idea of accessible fashion. If channeling West Coast sun and surf is as easy as slipping on one of her comfortable maxi dresses, then we want to be transported every day. And even better, all of her styles are washable in gentle and cool water and easy to pack. So get out the Gladiators and get to the nearest palm-tree-lined sandy outpost. Straw fedora and shades a must!

Keys to Easy Summer Style

2009-05-21T09:06:00.000-07:00

Zillions of women have issues with summer dressing. Whether you're missing a tan, added a few extra pounds, or complain about the wrong muscle tone, we understand. But we can keep cool and still dress cleverly this summer.

1. Pesky Pounds
If you want to camouflage those pesky pounds, you can still wear black and tell everyone you’re doing seasonless dressing. Black trousers might seem dull, but not if you focus on slim, ankle-length or above-ankle shapes in lustrous fabrics such as silk. For example, 3.1 Phillip Lim’s karate harem pants. And then add color to your top half. Certain brights like yellow, orange, fuchsia tend to look grim on pale skin, but red, emerald and cobalt look dramatic. Try Ports 1961 red boat neck top.

2. A Lighter Shade of Pale
Take the color white. This is the shade of the season every spring/summer, but it can make pale skin look washed-out. If you want pale, go for putties, greys and palest nude pinks – this summer’s most fashionable color – and layer them to subtle, charming effect. Some of the best examples are Kain's wearable and layerable tees and tanks.

3. Arms
If exposed arms are your issue, invest in thin cardigans for layering. Brochu Walker's grey linen blend button-up cardi allows you to control the amount of arm exposure you want.

4. Fluidity vs Tailoring
If you need tailoring to pull you together, this is your moment: the hip-length tailored waistcoat pioneered at YSL is now on the rage or add a classic, of-the-moment trench coat done in the most luscious and fluid of silks. We love 3.1 Phillip Lim's knit double breasted blazer version. It's like wearing a T-shirt, but so much better!

Happy Summer Styling!

Shout-Outs!

2009-05-18T09:07:00.000-07:00

We're constantly amazed by how the Internet has brought our community from near and far right to our doorstep. Thank you to myfashionlife.com (http://tinyurl.com/o2kdgt) and if-i-owned-a-boutique.blogspot.com (http://tinyurl.com/qacvpw) for showing us a little love from their respective hoods. Check out their great blogs!

We Didn't Meet at the Met

2009-05-04T21:34:00.000-07:00

It happens every year and it gives us almost the same anticipation as the seasonal runway shows. The unofficial fashion show as far as we're concerned and it happens in NY every spring at the Costume Met Benefit Gala. Tonight, models, celebrities, designers, and industry icons convene dressed in their most forward fashion best. This year was no exception. Rihanna performed, Bono gave a speech and Kanye made another fashion appearance.

We aspire to look as dazzling as Kate Moss, as fierce as Stella McCartney in all lace, as glamorous and relevant as Shalom Harlow (completely covered and confident), as long and sophisticated as Ashley Olsen, as coquette as Diane Kruger, and as strong as Jessica Biel. We love all the independent ladies!

Photos courtesy of WWD.

Summer in the City! New 3.1 Phillip Lim

2009-05-01T09:28:00.001-07:00

We've been waiting for it ... Winter thaw ... Fresh buds, fresh air and fresh inspirations to get yourself outfitted for spring/summer. You'll love the new 3.1 Phillip Lim we just got in … The best harem pants, the best nude dress, the best summer maxi!

Call us 614.291.3600. It's not yet online.

Maxing Out with Rachel Pally at Chateau Marmont, L.A.

2009-04-14T07:41:00.000-07:00

Dita Von Teese, burlesque dancer and designer muse, just held a party in honor of Rachel Pally at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles and we couldn't be more in agreement with the hostess' sentiment, “Rachel Pally’s soft dresses are the perfect way to be both chic and utterly comfortable at the same time. Her dresses are my travel uniform! I have an entire section of my closet just for her dresses!”

With spring just hitting, now's the perfect time to max out in Rachel Pally's effortless jersey dresses. See our Rachel Pally selection to choose your favorite: http://www.shopjinny.com/rachel-pally.html

Images courtesy of JustJared.com.

Temperatures Rising with Mike & Chris

2009-04-08T19:36:00.000-07:00

April showers brings May flowers! And new arrivals from Mike & Chris get us thinking about the sun rays ahead! Think loungey chic in easy jersey tunics or Roman goddess in dresses with cut-out shoulders. And grab your spring spotlight in Mike & Chris' new twist in denim with their braided jean jacket. As always, phone orders welcome 614.291.3600.

jinny Speaks Social Media

2009-04-07T13:06:00.001-07:00

With social networking becoming a norm in the way we communicate today, we chatted with Palestra to discuss what this new technology means to us. Watch our video interview by pasting link or click on post title to be connected directly: http://palestra.net/videos/play/23158. Scroll to bottom of blog to view video in original size.

Designer Profile: Victor Osborne Milliner

2009-04-02T09:16:00.000-07:00

Victor Osborne, a FIT graduate in women’s wear, and Zachary Barnett, an industrial design student, met and became instant friends. 6 months later, the friendship evolved into a heady partnership and the two opened the Victor Osborne Atelier in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Custom hats are their specialty, with toppers created for some of fashion's most directional ready-to-wear runways such as Sue Stemp, Trovata, and more. With such an eye for detail, the duo will be hard to top. Select styles available at the shop by calling 614.291.3600. Available online for purchase beginning Friday 4.3.09.

Closet Building with 3.1 Phillip Lim

2009-03-31T20:16:00.001-07:00

We wait for it every month. 3.1 Phillip Lim's new arrivals. The perfect dress. The perfect top. The perfect pants. The perfect blazer. Every piece can build a complete wardrobe. It's not worth fighting the urge. Give in and get new 3.1 Phillip Lim spring items to love!

To Die For ... Deadly Ponies

2009-03-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

Combining practical design with creative style details defines New Zealand design duo Liam Bowden and Katie Smith's fledgling line Deadly Ponies, new the to the U.S. market. Bag ladies be warned. The line is completely addictive. Crafting distinctive leather goods and accessories with supple pebbled leathers, the collection features handbags, hobos, clutches, coin sacs, and belts, with wrapped handles, unique brass charms and clever, exposed zipper details. Our favorite new plush: A black leather rabbit disguised as Mr. Teddy.

Limited styles just in. Please call for inquiries to 614.291.3600 as items are not yet available for online purchase.

A.L.C. in upcoming Elle issue

2009-03-18T20:59:00.002-07:00

It's official. A.L.C. is fashion's new darling. It's no surprise to us given Andrea Lieberman's styling genius. She's the girl in the room whose look and clothes you can't help but notice and secretly wish you owned. Look for her full page exclusive in next month's Elle magazine. We got a sneak peek and think the adoration is well deserved. Our next delivery of covetable styles by A.L.C. comes next week! Here's a sneak peek at summer from A.L.C.

Take Hat!

2009-03-09T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hats are top for the season! Wear with spring's best tonal dresses or simply with a loungey tank and boyfriend denim. We recently received our Christy's fedora hats and they're a steal for under $80! It's never been easier to add this accessory to your wardrobe. Check our new arrivals to see them online or call 614.291.3600 for more information or to reserve yours.

New 3.1 Phillip Lim

2009-03-04T13:08:00.000-08:00

Just in! We just got our new 3.1 Phillip Lim spring delivery and it looks amazing and so cool! Come see us to try on your favorite styles or call us for more information 614.291.3600. These will not be available online until 3.18.09.

Join Us for Spring Style Workshop

2009-03-04T12:45:00.001-08:00

Join us for our first style workshop and come speak spring with us! We'll review spring trends to keep you updated and looking confident and cool for the new season. Bring in one existing item from your own wardrobe and learn how to seasonally update it with on-trend pieces. Participants will receive 20% off the regular-price pieces they purchase.

Workshop begins Saturday 3.7.09 from 3:00pm - 8:00pm. Work with our stylists and get your spring on!

Snacks will be served. Informal setting. Come as you are, but please RSVP to attend to info@shopjinny.com or please rsvp using our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=540159883&ref=profile#/event.php?eid=67373851632&ref=mf

*Cut and paste the link above into your Web browser to view details for the event.

See you Saturday!

It's ALC. It's In. And It's Fantastic!

2009-02-28T08:05:00.001-08:00

The new ALC is in store and we can barely keep up with the frenzy. We blogged about this as a line to watch last season and we couldn't be happier with the response. Stylist to the stars, Andrea Lieberman debuts a line of her favorite things. Well-edited and covet-worthy, the collection is already a hit in its first season. Thoughtful styling and fantastic fits punctuate the must-have collection. The perfect new pant silhouette, the harem pant, is an essential here in tropical lightweight wool as well as any of her maxi cotton jersey dresses . We've got our eye on the striped maxi dress. So editorial yet so wearable. Instant gratification now. Select styles available now and preorders available by calling 614.291.3600 or visiting shopjinny.com.

jinny Honored as Top 100 E-Commerce Shopping Site

2009-02-18T20:57:00.001-08:00

Thank you to TheFind for honoring us as one of the inaugural winners of “TheFind100” in the apparel category.

TheFind100 is an annual award that recognizes the best 100 e-commerce specialty stores in sixteen shopping categories. The shopping search engine, TheFind, receives over 11 million visitors every month. Over the last twelve months, shoppers voted with their clicks to earn us a spot on this year’s TheFind100 list.

We're proud that our site has been a consistent choice in the apparel category, and we're thrilled to be recognized for excellence in retail.

We're working hard to make your shopping experience on the site better than ever and can't wait to unleash what we have in store for 2009!

Easy, Sexy Kain

2009-02-11T12:29:00.001-08:00

We're comforted by Kain's take on fashion: easy, simple and sexy silhouettes. These incredibly soft tees and tanks from L.A. come in the shape of longer, draped styles in basic colors that will soon become your go-to favorites. Whether for weekend strolls along Abbott Kinney or jaunts to the Short North, you'll want these year round.

Limited stock on hand include:

1. Pocket Tee in white and black
2. Kimono Tee in black
3. Pocket Tank in heather grey and black
4. V-Neck Tee in white and blue
5. Tank in charcoal grey
6. 3/4 Sleeve Pocket Tee in heather grey

Made of 90% modal; 10% silk. One size fits all.

Currently, we are taking phone orders for the styles as we currently do not have them yet available online. Call 614.291.3600 for yours.

Justify Our Love! Valentine's Promo Starts Today!

2009-02-10T09:24:00.000-08:00

Get 20% off select new arrivals now by going to www.shopjinny.com and searching new arrivals. Discount will be automatically taken at checkout, so no coupon codes to enter. Promotion is good through 2.15.09 midnight. Hurry to see limited stock of new 3.1 Phillip Lim, Ports 1961, Monrow, BYLU, and Kain.

Short North Gallery Hop Twitter Scavenger Hunt Tonight!

2009-02-07T16:34:00.001-08:00

Join jinny and Short North local shops tonight for the first Shop Short North Twitter Scavenger Hunt taking place from 7-10pm during Gallery Hop. Sign up for feeds to your cell phone with "ShopShortNorth" on Twitter.com. Clues will be sent out from 7-10p with local shops participating. Snap photos of each clue given and head to Kick Start at 10pm where all Hunters will show their clues and a winner will be determined. Winners will receive $20 gift cards and certificates from participating local boutiques. Thank you for supporting the Short North's unique shopping experience!

Bangles=BYLU

2009-01-30T21:34:00.000-08:00

Just off the runways of Louis Vuitton, Zac Posen, Christian Lacroix, Marc Jacobs, and others, bangles are back for spring 2009 and BYLU is our wrist adornment of choice. This new NY-based line of colorful graffiti cuffs are all handmade and made of enamel/brass. Perfectly suited to spring's jumpsuits, dresses and boyfriend denim and slouchy tees. Wear one or mix and match colors to pile along your arm!

BYLU is just in the shop at jinny. Will be available online by 2.15.09. Call to reserve yours at 614.291.3600.

Top Spring Trends 2009

2009-01-12T19:31:00.001-08:00

We're ready for 2009 and are forward-thinking to sunny days ahead. We were incredibly inspired by the sophisticated shapes and palettes for spring. Here in no short order are our top favorites:

1. Hats, hats, hats - straw fedora to top off your spring dresses!
2. Jumpsuits
3. Harem pants or culottes
4. Short skirts - tulip shape and more
5. Oversized boyfriend blazers - perfect for breezy evenings over dresses
6. Spring trench
7. Waist belts
8. White dresses - all shapes and lengths
9. Platform sandals and pumps
10. Horizontal stripes
11. Fringe - noodles anyone?
12. Color or lack of it: Nude is the ultimate statement
13. Transparency
14. Fluidity
15. Tailored tops

Happy New Year!

2009-01-08T11:57:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your holidays and are ready to re-energize and broaden your style horizons for 2009! Get free ground shipping now at the shop by using code "newyearship".

Namaste,

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