It's high summer again and we are itching to get some cool and refreshing treats all day long! In just 2 weeks time, our high summer collection will hit all our stores:) We cant wait!!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Reflections On The Promise Of Hair
(The following is a letter from sister Alopecian and fab beaudiva, Therese, posted here with her permission.)
I feel the need to write something. I have been living on “the other side” for a while now, meaning I have only worn my scarves in the privacy of my home. Outside I have worn my wig. And as each day of wearing it has gone by, I have despised the wig more and more. Beautiful as it looks, it has nothing to offer ME - only something for the eyes of others - a woman with hair. Meaning? A normal chick. No big deal, no questions… does she have…? Is she….? Hmmmmm.
So in the process of all this, I ordered another wig from someone else, one that promised me an easier fit. No glue. No tape. Beautiful waves. He even sent me the cap to try on before the hair was ventilated. I tried it on and it fit. It took 10 weeks to complete.
It arrived today. Hair as promised. The cap fits, except for the neckline, and with the type of material it is made from, this cap cannot be altered now. Basically, it’s beautiful but worthless to me.
Ironically, for the last few days, between Chicago turning into the tropics and me getting the worst cold I’ve had in centuries, I have only worn my scarves. Of course, I have been off from the hospital too, but yesterday I had a mandatory meeting there and without thinking twice, (hell, even ONCE) I put on one of my cutie-patootie beaubeaus and out the door I went.
Last week I looked at the 4Women website and at the new photo contest winners. I didn’t dare look at the new scarves for fear I would betray my Yaffa.
Today I look at the new waves I can’t wear because the cap is wrong and the old Yaffa with hair thinning out and drying out - and I reached for my favorite beaubeau.
I wonder, did I want hair because I wanted hair, or did I want hair because I was surrounded by sweet young thangs at the hospital with thick pony tails and Bambi eyelashes? I had not been exposed to that kind of environment for a long time. And to think how proud I was that I got my job wearing a scarf on my head. And how upset I was when I first wore the wig and someone told me I looked younger. Shame on that guy. That’s like telling a woman she looks nice in a dress because it hides her big butt.
In this disjointed letter to you, I think I am saying that I have once again expensively learned that I cannot put back on my head what a disease took away and feel “real.” In the scarves, I am comfortable and colorful. In the wig, I am encased in mesh that to others looks like hair but to me, feels like a hat. It’s only when I look in the mirror that I see the hair. So, really, what good is it? Other than offering some comfort level to others and perhaps a way for me to hide again… I thought I was done with that.
So like Linda Ellerbee would say, “And so it goes.” Back to June 2009, when I first placed an order for 2 scarves. And they are still 2 of my favorites.
Time for more.
Love,
Therese
I feel the need to write something. I have been living on “the other side” for a while now, meaning I have only worn my scarves in the privacy of my home. Outside I have worn my wig. And as each day of wearing it has gone by, I have despised the wig more and more. Beautiful as it looks, it has nothing to offer ME - only something for the eyes of others - a woman with hair. Meaning? A normal chick. No big deal, no questions… does she have…? Is she….? Hmmmmm.
So in the process of all this, I ordered another wig from someone else, one that promised me an easier fit. No glue. No tape. Beautiful waves. He even sent me the cap to try on before the hair was ventilated. I tried it on and it fit. It took 10 weeks to complete.
It arrived today. Hair as promised. The cap fits, except for the neckline, and with the type of material it is made from, this cap cannot be altered now. Basically, it’s beautiful but worthless to me.
Ironically, for the last few days, between Chicago turning into the tropics and me getting the worst cold I’ve had in centuries, I have only worn my scarves. Of course, I have been off from the hospital too, but yesterday I had a mandatory meeting there and without thinking twice, (hell, even ONCE) I put on one of my cutie-patootie beaubeaus and out the door I went.
Last week I looked at the 4Women website and at the new photo contest winners. I didn’t dare look at the new scarves for fear I would betray my Yaffa.
Today I look at the new waves I can’t wear because the cap is wrong and the old Yaffa with hair thinning out and drying out - and I reached for my favorite beaubeau.
I wonder, did I want hair because I wanted hair, or did I want hair because I was surrounded by sweet young thangs at the hospital with thick pony tails and Bambi eyelashes? I had not been exposed to that kind of environment for a long time. And to think how proud I was that I got my job wearing a scarf on my head. And how upset I was when I first wore the wig and someone told me I looked younger. Shame on that guy. That’s like telling a woman she looks nice in a dress because it hides her big butt.
In this disjointed letter to you, I think I am saying that I have once again expensively learned that I cannot put back on my head what a disease took away and feel “real.” In the scarves, I am comfortable and colorful. In the wig, I am encased in mesh that to others looks like hair but to me, feels like a hat. It’s only when I look in the mirror that I see the hair. So, really, what good is it? Other than offering some comfort level to others and perhaps a way for me to hide again… I thought I was done with that.
So like Linda Ellerbee would say, “And so it goes.” Back to June 2009, when I first placed an order for 2 scarves. And they are still 2 of my favorites.
Time for more.
Love,
Therese
We're Hiring: Full Time Fashion Retail Advisors!
It's time again for us to grow our team and we're currently in a hunt for Full Time/Part Time Fashion Retail Advisors at our new space at TANGS ORCHARD and TANGS VIVOCITY this coming August! We're seeking passionate and hardworking retail advisors to share our great love for good fashion and great taste!
If you have the qualities as stated below, please contact us soon for an interview.
- A warm big smile
- A flair for Fashion
- A great sense of style-
- A hardworking and committed attitude
- Team Player
- Excellent communication skills
Job scope:
- Responsible for store activities
- Stock take and price tagging
- Visual display and planning of stock placement
- Actively promote both the brand and product
- Communicate fluently and earnestly with customers
- Up to date with fashion trends
- Manages sales to ensure full customer satisfaction
- Work closely with management on any updates given by customers or store front
Requirements:
Singaporean and PRS welcome to apply.
Minimum "O-level" or equivalent
At least 1 year retail experience required.
Able to work rotated shift.
Full time to commit for at least 1 year.
If you're interested or know of anyone interested please send in resume to priscilla@ilovechalk.com stating current and expected salary together with a recent photo.
Monday, June 27, 2011
We got featured in a Japanese Supplement Magazine!
Another belated post where our works got featured in a Japanese magazine! On the lovely model is our Kasey owl print dress:) It's currently going on a 15% discount at Parco and To The Nines now!
We're featured in Orchard Central Shopping Booklet!
Our Kelly dress got featured in the shopping booklet of Orchard Central. Find this dress at our stockist To The Nines, Soon Lee and Parco:)
We're featured on Alexis Magazine!
This post is a little late but Thank you to Alexis Magazine for featuring us in the Blueprint edition!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Mirror mirror on the wall
Isn't this such a great pick up line to place in your bedroom when the tough gets going!
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