MADE IN THE U.S.A. The United States now makes only TWO PERCENT of the apparel its consumers purchase.   Did your jaw just drop? I hope I have your attention. Our nation has chosen low-priced clothing made in other countries, and the loss of trades has contributed to a decline in domestic wages, the loss of the middle class, and increase in unemployment.  With lower price-points often comes a difference in quality. Trends have been evolving so quickly, that consumers choose to purchase from stores like Forever 21 and Target, but many don’t understand how that affects our economy here in the U.S. Consider yourself informed. In today’s economy it’s crucial to work together and buy local when possible. This will help create and keep American jobs, and help the economy. As a buyer for Bonnie & Clyde, the core of our independent business and PERSONALIZED fashion drives me. To me, that beats driving to a mall and buying predetermined styles owned by thousands of others. Not everything we stock, is made in the USA, BUT, we carry OVER TWENTY lines made here! The story of the United States garment and textile trades and the high-quality, well-made clothing available is a beautiful thing that I appreciate as a hard working citizen myself! If you haven’t checked out Bonnie & Clyde yet- get excited! We’re offering 20% OFF your ENTIRE WEB PURCHASE for one day only! The deal starts at midnight tonight for Your Stylist AJ readers.  Just enter coupon code “USA” at checkout. XO AJ (Click the image above to be redirected!)

MADE IN THE U.S.A.

The United States now makes only TWO PERCENT of the apparel its consumers purchase.  

Did your jaw just drop? I hope I have your attention.

Our nation has chosen low-priced clothing made in other countries, and the loss of trades has contributed to a decline in domestic wages, the loss of the middle class, and increase in unemployment. 

With lower price-points often comes a difference in quality. Trends have been evolving so quickly, that consumers choose to purchase from stores like Forever 21 and Target, but many don’t understand how that affects our economy here in the U.S.

Consider yourself informed. In today’s economy it’s crucial to work together and buy local when possible. This will help create and keep American jobs, and help the economy.

As a buyer for Bonnie & Clyde, the core of our independent business and PERSONALIZED fashion drives me. To me, that beats driving to a mall and buying predetermined styles owned by thousands of others. Not everything we stock, is made in the USA, BUT, we carry OVER TWENTY lines made here! The story of the United States garment and textile trades and the high-quality, well-made clothing available is a beautiful thing that I appreciate as a hard working citizen myself!

If you haven’t checked out Bonnie & Clyde yet- get excited! We’re offering 20% OFF your ENTIRE WEB PURCHASE for one day only! The deal starts at midnight tonight for Your Stylist AJ readers.  Just enter coupon code “USA” at checkout.

XO
AJ

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I have a BIG opinion on SMALL businesses. 

Most of you know that my family owns Bonnie & Clyde Boutique, Clarkston Flower Shoppe, and The Birdfeeder. My role is the glamorously difficult jet setting opinion known as “apparel buyer”. I take multiple annual buying trips with my bff, (my mom), and we order clothing we adore enough to stock our store and own closets with. Aside from my passion for the beauty industry, the fashion industry has my heart. Bonnie & Clyde has my complete love and attention, and I can’t wait to one day open my very own storefront in Chicago.

Most of my wardrobe is stocked with Bonnie & Clyde and if yours isn’t… GET EXCITED. 

On July 17th… WE ARE FINALLY GOING LIVE WITH BONNIE & CLYDE ONLINE. 

I have been waiting years to say that. 

Our small family business debuting on the world wide web means so much to us. Small businesses are responsible for my 13 years of dance, my first car, my education… 67% of small business owners open a business they’re passionate about. As we launch our website, I ask you to please check it out next time you’re shopping online for something you can’t find in every mall across the country, to separate yourself and share our passion for self expression. 

This blog is about beauty, fashion, and lifestyle- it shares common denomenators with Bonnie & Clyde. 

9 days :)
AJ 

P.S. I’m so proud of you Mom!
P.S.S. Be sure to like us on facebook HERE 

(photos above: My mom, sister and I at Bonnie & Clyde charity event 2011; Current Bonnie & Clyde merchandise-click to view larger)

Posted 10 months ago
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