Thursday, March 24, 2005

Why is there so little nursing clothing available?

We got a very good question from a visitor this month, and realized it might be good to share the question and the answer with our customers. So, here goes:

Q: Hi, like the clothing, but it seems like you're out of everything nursing related? Are you discontinuing?

A: No we are definitely not discontinuing all nursing. The trouble is, we carry only really superb things, and it is close to impossible to find really superb things, especially at a reasonable price. Add to that that the superb stuff sells faster than we can restock it, and it's a recipe for always being backordered.

We have discontinued selling Bravado products. They are extremely restrictive with their policies, and frankly you can find them anywhere on the net! The market is saturated, which means they don't sell very well (and they don't let you reduce the price), but you need to keep a large inventory on hand to cover their large variety of sizes.

And when it comes down to it, they may be "some of the most comfortable nursing bras out there", but they still are not very comfortable as far as bras go. Not to mention the style isn't great (with the high racer back you can't wear half of the things that are trendy right now). We are also considering discontinuing Glamourmom for similar reasons.

We have started our own line, which we are very excited about, but we underestimated the number of problems we would encounter with production, and its popularity. So the 2 measly pieces we've introduced thus far have been on backorder since we released them about 2 months ago, and we're so far behind on those we haven't released anything new yet. But we've contracted with a new production company and are hoping to get several new pieces out before May.

We have also recently worked out an agreement with a new company to sell a few of their things (including nursing swimsuits), and Larrivo, the designer of the 3 newest nursing tanks on our site, is sending us some slipdresses for our next photo shoot next month. This Spring we'll also be adding a new designer, Momzee, for both Nursing and Maternity, and hopefully a few more.

We'll be getting some VERY sexy nursing lingerie from Maya Maternity (the designer of our current sexy maternity lingerie) and some further options from Mommy Chic, the designer of the very popular nursing pajamas on our site.

So, we have a lot in the works for Spring, it just isn't evident yet. :)



We love to hear your feedback and respond to all such inquiries.

Thanks
Jessica

Friday, March 18, 2005

We're a year old, but you get the gift! 22.5% off everything, 1 day only!

That's right! We celebrate our 1 year anniversary this week! We're so excited! You know, they say if you make it through your first year you have a shot, 3 years and you're golden. Hey, we're happy with having a shot!

So, we wanted to spread the joy (and gratitude) with 22.5% off of everything in the store. Why 22.5%? We just thought it would get your attention. We're a bit unusual, and we like to spread the unusual... um... ness.

So, we're sharing our joy and gratitude with 22.5% off every single gosh-darn thing in the store (including sale prices) on Friday March 18th only. The clock starts ticking at 12:01 am (EST) and stops at 12:00 midnight (EST), so get in, buy one of everything, and get out by midnight!

Plus, we have an even sweeter deal for our big spenders! When your merchandise total (this excludes tax and shipping) excedes $500, after the discount has been applied, we'll send you a free pair of Lily Padz breast pads ($19.95 value. While supplies last).

The Fine Print
Not combinable with any other offer. Return policy and all other policies as usual. Backordered items will ship as soon as they become available. Inventory may not be correct, and items are available on a first-come-first-served basis. We do not guarantee availability, even if our website states the item is available or it allows you to order the item. If unavailable, we will notify you of such and credit you for the charge for that item.
And anything else that will cover us that we forgot to mention. ;)

Monday, March 07, 2005

Promotional Discounts, New Stuff and Contests This Month from Eva Lillian Maternity & Nursing Boutique

Welcome to our new customers and hello again to our old friends. Congratulations to you for being wise enough to subscribe to our newsletter in order to receive exclusive coupons and discounts for items all over the store, as well as other useful info.

New Stuff and Promotional Offers!

We’ve recently added some great new things, and as usual, you get the jump on the goods with special discounts. Read on…

Baby Chime

This is the coolest idea for a baby shower gift we’ve ever seen (not to mention it would be very neat to have for yourself). Science has shown that a fetus can hear what’s going on out here long before birth. This designer has capitalized on that fact with this beautiful and delicate sounding chime (Star and Moon is our personal favorite). Hanging at the end of an extra long chain, the chimes dance on your growing belly, creating wonderful music, stimulating your baby and creating memories. After birth, the sound will sooth and please you both!

This week only (through March 11), enjoy $5 off of any Baby Chime Product using coupon code BABYCHIME5.

CryBaby Maternity

With hilarious logos like “Future MILF” (if you’ve seen American Pie lately, you’re laughing your butt off), high-fashion colors (like our favorite, PINK!), stylish raw edges, flattering fit and more, this designer is on the cusp. Their offerings are growing by the day (and believe us, they’re good) to tickle your funny bone and delight your sense of style.

This week only (through March 11), enjoy $5 off of any CryBaby Maternity Product using coupon code CRYBABY5.

Posh by Tori Diaper Bags

Posh is definitely the word! You couldn’t get farther from “diaper bag” if you tried (check out Candy Stripes!). These bags come from a designer of fashionable women’s purses, and she really turned it out! (And she’s taking input from our owner on future design, so it’s bound to get even better, right?)

This week only (through March 11), enjoy $5 off of any CryBaby Maternity Product using coupon code POSH5.

(Coupons good through March 11, 2005. 1 coupon per customer per visit. Not combinable with any other offer, except free shipping on orders over $75.)

Free Shipping

Plus, of course we’ve got a little over a week left of our free shipping on orders over $75

Win a $25 Gift Certificate

Thank you to all of our customers for the overwhelming response to our new breastfeeding t shirts! We’re continually backordered, not able to make them as quickly as we sell them (thank you especially to all of you still waiting for your shirts. It should only be a few more days!). Not only that, but we’re scrambling to find more of the very popular orange fabric for our Sexy Nursing Goddess Tee. But enough about that.
They’re so popular we’ve decided to do one more design. The shirt is going to blow your mind, but we’ll wait to let you in on all the goods. Right now we’re looking for your input on the new slogan. Please give us your vote, and at the same time enter to win a $25 gift certificate to the store (to hopefully use toward the purchase of the very nursing tee you helped create, huh?)

Congratulations are in Order

Congrats to Jo-Aisha Chee for being the first to respond to our plea for feedback on our new shirts. For her efforts from the goodness of her heart she won an unpublished $10 gift certificate to Eva Lillian. (It pays to get involved! You never know when we’re paying attention.)

Interesting Info

As always, we’ve been busy adding some very interesting content to our site. Here is a sample of one of our new articles:

Buying Maternity Clothes ~ Creating your 9 months maternity wardrobe
Jessica Hudson: Owner Eva Lillian Maternity Nov. 10th 2004

Check out some of our competition and you'll see similarly titled articles. They'll give terribly practical advice about how to create a maternity wardrobe that will last you a long time and "not break the bank".

According to them, you are supposed to buy maternity clothes just like you do a non-maternity wardrobe. You buy mostly staples. A non-descript pair of maternity pants, a plain button-down maternity shirt, all in solid colors like black and white. When you have most of your boring maternity pieces out of the way, if you have any money left, you should spice it up with just a few maternity pieces that will make it interesting and "make you feel special". Browse around our store and you'll see in every pixel of the site how I feel about that advice. I say "Bologna!"

First of all, this "wardrobe" only needs to last you about 6 months of pregnancy. And if you're lucky you'll be out of them before a month post partum. (But that's what we recommend transitional clothes for. More about that later)

This 6 month maternity period is going to see you changing a lot! You are going to become unbelievably tired of your gargantuan body. And you will become extremely bored with your drab "staples" by the end of the 3rd month. Especially if this is your second time or more through your maternity wardrobe!

Never in my life have I hated clothing more than in my first pregnancy, when I bought the trendiest maternity clothing available at the local chain store (which was not at all trendy, of course. You know the name of that store. You've been in it. And that's why you find yourself at Eva Lillian!).

Read more in this article...
More interesting info at evalillian.com...

Farewell

Lastly, we always welcome feedback from our customers and potential customers. If there is anything we could improve, if there is anything we don't offer that you would like to see us offer, if there is anything we can do to make your shopping experience at Eva Lillian more pleasant, please let us know immediately.

Sincerely,
Eva Lillian Maternity
http://www.evalillian.com

Promotional Discounts, New Stuff and Contests This Month from Eva Lillian Maternity & Nursing Boutique

Welcome to our new customers and hello again to our old friends. Congratulations to you for being wise enough to subscribe to our newsletter in order to receive exclusive coupons and discounts for items all over the store, as well as other useful info.

New Stuff and Promotional Offers!

We’ve recently added some great new things, and as usual, you get the jump on the goods with special discounts. Read on…

Baby Chime

This is the coolest idea for a baby shower gift we’ve ever seen (not to mention it would be very neat to have for yourself). Science has shown that a fetus can hear what’s going on out here long before birth. This designer has capitalized on that fact with this beautiful and delicate sounding chime (Star and Moon is our personal favorite). Hanging at the end of an extra long chain, the chimes dance on your growing belly, creating wonderful music, stimulating your baby and creating memories. After birth, the sound will sooth and please you both!

This week only (through March 11), enjoy $5 off of any Baby Chime Product using coupon code BABYCHIME5.

CryBaby Maternity

With hilarious logos like “Future MILF” (if you’ve seen American Pie lately, you’re laughing your butt off), high-fashion colors (like our favorite, PINK!), stylish raw edges, flattering fit and more, this designer is on the cusp. Their offerings are growing by the day (and believe us, they’re good) to tickle your funny bone and delight your sense of style.

This week only (through March 11), enjoy $5 off of any CryBaby Maternity Product using coupon code CRYBABY5.

Posh by Tori Diaper Bags

Posh is definitely the word! You couldn’t get farther from “diaper bag” if you tried (check out Candy Stripes!). These bags come from a designer of fashionable women’s purses, and she really turned it out! (And she’s taking input from our owner on future design, so it’s bound to get even better, right?)

This week only (through March 11), enjoy $5 off of any CryBaby Maternity Product using coupon code POSH5.

(Coupons good through March 11, 2005. 1 coupon per customer per visit. Not combinable with any other offer, except free shipping on orders over $75.)

Free Shipping

Plus, of course we’ve got a little over a week left of our free shipping on orders over $75

Win a $25 Gift Certificate

Thank you to all of our customers for the overwhelming response to our new breastfeeding t shirts! We’re continually backordered, not able to make them as quickly as we sell them (thank you especially to all of you still waiting for your shirts. It should only be a few more days!). Not only that, but we’re scrambling to find more of the very popular orange fabric for our Sexy Nursing Goddess Tee. But enough about that.
They’re so popular we’ve decided to do one more design. The shirt is going to blow your mind, but we’ll wait to let you in on all the goods. Right now we’re looking for your input on the new slogan. Please give us your vote, and at the same time enter to win a $25 gift certificate to the store (to hopefully use toward the purchase of the very nursing tee you helped create, huh?)

Congratulations are in Order

Congrats to Jo-Aisha Chee for being the first to respond to our plea for feedback on our new shirts. For her efforts from the goodness of her heart she won an unpublished $10 gift certificate to Eva Lillian. (It pays to get involved! You never know when we’re paying attention.)

Interesting Info

As always, we’ve been busy adding some very interesting content to our site. Here is a sample of one of our new articles:

Buying Maternity Clothes ~ Creating your 9 months maternity wardrobe
Jessica Hudson: Owner Eva Lillian Maternity Nov. 10th 2004

Check out some of our competition and you'll see similarly titled articles. They'll give terribly practical advice about how to create a maternity wardrobe that will last you a long time and "not break the bank".

According to them, you are supposed to buy maternity clothes just like you do a non-maternity wardrobe. You buy mostly staples. A non-descript pair of maternity pants, a plain button-down maternity shirt, all in solid colors like black and white. When you have most of your boring maternity pieces out of the way, if you have any money left, you should spice it up with just a few maternity pieces that will make it interesting and "make you feel special". Browse around our store and you'll see in every pixel of the site how I feel about that advice. I say "Bologna!"

First of all, this "wardrobe" only needs to last you about 6 months of pregnancy. And if you're lucky you'll be out of them before a month post partum. (But that's what we recommend transitional clothes for. More about that later)

This 6 month maternity period is going to see you changing a lot! You are going to become unbelievably tired of your gargantuan body. And you will become extremely bored with your drab "staples" by the end of the 3rd month. Especially if this is your second time or more through your maternity wardrobe!

Never in my life have I hated clothing more than in my first pregnancy, when I bought the trendiest maternity clothing available at the local chain store (which was not at all trendy, of course. You know the name of that store. You've been in it. And that's why you find yourself at Eva Lillian!).

Read more in this article...
More interesting info at evalillian.com...

Farewell

Lastly, we always welcome feedback from our customers and potential customers. If there is anything we could improve, if there is anything we don't offer that you would like to see us offer, if there is anything we can do to make your shopping experience at Eva Lillian more pleasant, please let us know immediately.

Sincerely,
Eva Lillian Maternity
http://www.evalillian.com

Wednesday, March 02, 2005

Free Shipping on Maternity & Nursing Orders Over $75

Our free shipping promotion has been extended! Through March 15th, enjoy free shipping* on any order totalling more than $75. Think of it as our sweetheart special! :)


*Free Shipping is available via USPS Priority Mail service to the continental United States only, by choosing "Free Shipping~Least Expensive Method" at checkout. Merchandise total must reach $76.00 or more before free shipping applies. Merchandise total does not include taxes, shipping charges, or any other fees. Not combinable with any other offer.