5 Easy Tips Business Owners Can Implement Today

Running a business is no easy feat, but with some simple tips, you can lead your team in the right direction. Here are a few reminders to keep you on track during your daily routine.

1. Capture the moment! (via Constant Contact)

Fans love seeing how everything comes together. By carving out some time each day to capture some behind the scenes footage of the team at the office or the beach, you'll have more content to share and connect with your audience in a new way.

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2. Team up with micro-influencers! (via Forbes)

Don't let the numbers fool you. While they might not have as many followers as some of their celebrity contemporaries, micro-influencers have an advantage with their loyal and niche audiences. Their higher engagement rates compared to bigger names proves to be a more efficient marketing tactic with a greater ROI.

3. A little attention to detail goes a long way! (via Primoprint)

Many say "don't sweat the small stuff," but the finer details can truly help set your company apart from the competition. From providing customers with personal attention to ensuring the delivery of quality products, every seemingly small element contributes to building a loyal fanbase.

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4. Distractions, begone!

Constant distractions are one of the many things that'll get in the way of working smarter. Keeping a tidy workspace smoothly translates to clearer thinking. Also try to skip the multitasking and instead carve out some time for each priority you have to tackle throughout the day.

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5. Remember to unplug! (via USA Today)

Although the advent of the Internet and technology has allowed us to connect in ways never before possible, it's also become a bit too easy to get addicted to all these screens. Take a break from your desk with a walk outside to refresh your mind and system with a clean slate when you return.

Workspace Wednesday

Whether you have a home office or commute to work each day, maintaining a clean and refreshing work environment is essential to staying on top of your game. Not sure where to get started? Here's some inspiration for how to spice up your own workspace.

Home Polish

Photo by Julia Robbs

Squarespace

Photo by Magda Biernat

Cloud Room

Photo by Brian Paquette

BHDM Design

Photo by BHDM Design

Nuon Office

Photo by HEYLIGERS Design+Projects

Our Fave Summer Cocktails

Beat the heat with these tasty summer cocktails!

Image courtesy of Chareau

Image courtesy of Chareau

Endless Summer

2 oz Rosé

3/4 oz Chareau (Aloe Liqueur)

3/4 oz Lime Juice

1/4 oz Simple Syrup

Topped with Soda

Build over ice in collins or wine glass and garnish with fresh herbs.

 

Image courtesy of Chareau

Image courtesy of Chareau

Aloe Margarita

2 oz Tequila

1/2 oz Chareau (Aloe Liqueur)

3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 oz Agave Syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and serve.

 

Photo by Ethan Calabrese 

Photo by Ethan Calabrese 

Recipe from Delish.com

Frozen Sangria Margarita

For the Sangria Swirl:

1 c. red wine

Juice of 1 orange

Juice of 1 lime

2 c. ice

For the Margarita Swirl:

1 can frozen limeade concentrate

2 shots tequila

2 c. ice

Blend sangria mixture. Transfer mixture to the freezer while you blend margarita mixture.

Rinse blender and blend margarita mixture.

On a small plate combine sugar and salt. Run a wedge of lime around the rim of a glass and dip in sugar and salt. Alternate layers of sangria and margarita.

Garnish with lime and serve.

 

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Recipe from Esquire.com

Strawberry Basil Bourbon Lemonade

8 oz. bourbon

2 cups strawberries

2 tbsp sugar

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

12 basil leaves

8 basil sprigs

bitters

Place strawberries into blender and add 2 tbsp of sugar. Add about 1/4 of a cup of water and pulse until pureed. In a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat, add the puree and 1 3/4 cup of water. Heat until mixture begins to boil. Allow to cool and then strain through a sieve.

In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry syrup, bourbon, 1 cup of water, lemon juice, basil leaves, and a splash of bitters. Stir and then pour into eight glasses with ice. Garnish each with a basil sprig.

For the Foodies

DineL.A

July 13th-27th

Various Locations

California Pizza Festival 

July 28 and 29 

LA Center Studios

Echo Park Food Truck Fest 

July 6th

7PM-9PM

Echo Park Food Truck Rodeo

1310 Liberty Street

Los Angeles, CA 90026

Dessert Fest At Cooper Design Space

July 7th and 8th

12-7pm

Cooper Design Space

Latin Salsa Festival 

July 7th and 8th

 

532 S Olive St

532 South Olive Street

Los Angeles, CA 90013

 

 

5 Ways to Help Families Seeking Asylum

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In case you are unaware, here is a recap of whats going on in America right now: 

Families who are crossing the borders into the US are being separated by ICE and border patrol. The adults (who are seeking safety and asylum from our neighboring countries)  are being criminally prosecuted while their children are taken and detained in government facilities alone. The children are being taken away at an astounding rate; on average 45 children per day since 2016.

So, cutting to the chase: what can you do immediately to help? We have listed 5 EASY ways to positively impact the human rights violations and atrocities that our government is knowingly implementing.

1. TALK, POST, SHARE.. REPEAT 

Talking is the first step, always. Talk about what's happening to your peers, coworkers and the man that pours your coffee, this way you can share your ideas and get a better understanding of what you might not be aware of! Also tweeting and re-posting on social media is literally the way we learn these days. If you are silent, you are part of the problem.

Two things you can do right now: Share this blog post and follow @aclu_nationwide. 

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2. DONATE

You can donate however much you want at Secure.actblue.com, which will spread donations across 8 relevant charities and projects that are working tirelessly to support and protect these families. The ACLU, Women's Refugee Commission, Human Rights First, and Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project are some examples of the groups that your donation will be dispersed to. 

3. CALL YOUR REP

5calls.org is a great website to easily access a phone number depending on your location. By voicing your opinion to the staffers of your local representative, your opinion is basically tallied and informs the local government on how strongly the population feels about a certain topic. The phone call can take less than one minute. 

4. TEXT YOUR REP

If you have call anxiety, text the free service RESISTBOT to get the word to your representative.  Text the word RESIST to 50409. 

5. READ ON...

Below are several links that will give you a better understanding of what is going on: 

Read about Jacob Soboroff's visit to an children's immigration holding facility,

Spoiler: its horrendous. 

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Read the New York Times article on the legality of whats happening. 

Read the fact checking article by the ACLU on all the theories that are swirling around the internet.

LA Summer Music Event Guide

Get hip to all the amazing music events in Los Angeles this summer! We have curated a list that you may be into, we will probably see you there.

 

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FIGat7th Downtown Festival

2018, Every Friday in June

June 8 @ 5:00 pm

KCRW Summer Nights in Chinatown

FREE
Saturday, June 30

Chinatown
5pm: Festivities begin!

8pm: KCRW DJ Liza Richardson
10pm: KCRW DJ  Garth Trinidad

Jazz at LACMA

Free

Every Friday night at 6PM

LACMA

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Gypsy Kings at The Greek Theater

August 3rd at 8PM

The Greek Theater

2700 North Vermont Avenue  
Los Angeles, California 90027

Friday Night Wine Tastings and Music

 May 25 through August 31, 5:30pm to 8:30pm,

Barnsdall Art Park, West Lawn
4800 Hollywood Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90027

$35 – Friday Night Wine Tasting

 

 

Reggae Night XVII

Master of lovers rock Beres Hammond, the “African Bob Marley” Alpha Blondy, and fresh roots lyricist Protoje converge on the Bowl for our 17th annual reggae festival

JUL 1 @ 7:00 PM

The Hollywood Bowl

2301 N. Highland ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068 United States

 

Jazz at Descanso Gardens

World Rhythms Tuesdays, DJ Wednesdays, Jazz Thursdays, late June through mid-Augus


Descanso Gardens

1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Free with garden admission


Parking is free on site

KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM


with KCRW DJs Garth Trinidad and Aaron Byrd

California African American Museum


Saturday, July 14th
6pm

 

SCHOOL NIGHT 

LIVE: FRANKIE SIMONE / REUBEN AND THE DARK / ONR

DJ: DRAKE SMITH / MAIKOL / CHRIS DOURIDAS

Bardot1737 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

MONDAY JUNE 11TH

 

 

 


 

 

Summer Up your Workspace

Summer Workspace Must-Haves

 

JUNE 1, 2018 By KELLY NYLAND

From PETALFOX

 

At Petalfox, our mission is to help you curate a more intentional space to dream, make and do.  We asked some of our friends to tell us about some of their must-have desk accessories or emergency drawer stash for the summer.  

Meet on your feet

If you haven't tried scheduling a "walking meeting", you should give it a go.   Store a pair of kicks in the bottom desk drawer (like these gorgeous New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz Paradise), so you can wear your "look good" shoes inside and your "feel good" shoes on the street.  In addition, taking a 20 minute walk is alternative to that afternoon coffee or brain break from the creative churn

Recommended by Kate McAndrew, Associate @ Bolt.

Don't sweat it

While summer months bring us coveted sunny weather, they can also often bring an escalation in the office thermostat war and sweaty commutes.  If you have given up traditional antiperspirants, or are considering an aluminum-free alternative, you should give Native deodorant a try.  This product has been recommended to us by so many friends!

Recommended by Kate McAndrew, Associate @ Bolt.

 

Grab & Go

If you run out of your fancy [Read: $$$$] travel size face cream or toner, these are great desk drawer back-ups.  Refinery29 Beauty Editor, Tara Rasmus, writes this delightful recommendation(warning, circa 2013 😱).

While you're in Trader Joe's, The Rose Facial Toner is a brand new item.  It was recently reviewed in an article titled "My Stubborn Acne Refused to Clear Up — Until I Tried This $4 Spray From Trader Joe's" by a trends editor, Brinton Parker at POPSUGAR.  We'd like to mention that we've noticed that the last ingredient is "fragrance" - a generic ingredient term creating some controversy in the beauty industry.

Recommended by Kelly @ Petalfox.

 

Notebook Geeks Unite

I am a sucker for paper goods, so when Joanna from Point+Shoot Co. told me about her obsession with the notebooks from Leuchtturm1917, I knew we would be fast friends.  

"My 911 desk must-haves include a GIANT notebook - the bigger the better.  For scribbling notes from client calls or just Blue-sky ideas, like the Leuchtturm1917 largest slim notebook in stand." - Joanna

Recommended by Joanna Gryfe, Founder @ Point+Shoot Co.

And as for Leuchtturm, their tagline says it all, "Details make all the difference." Look forward to getting one (or several) blog posts specifically about notebooks in the future.  Possibly, co-written by Joanna ☺️.

 

Just Coasting

My East Coaster / West Coaster coaster(s) - keep me thinking about my family on the East coast.  My motivation for working so hard is so that I can have the flexibility to be with family when I need to be.  AND reminds me to stay hydrated - if I can see it...that means there isn't a glass of water on it!"

Brilliant, Joanna. Just brilliant.

Recommended by Joanna Gryfe, Founder @ Point+Shoot Co.

 

Bring a little outside, in

Petalfox floral subscription delivers blooms to your desk or door weekly, monthly or anything in between.  Each week, we curate a new arrangement that ships each Monday.  Once you sign up, you can get, gift or skip your flowers anytime.

Recommended by the Team @ Petalfox 🌸🦊.

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A paper sac you can wash

While most of us might throw our pens in an unused mug laying around the office, why not trade up for an adorable little creative sac by Urban Sacs?  Oh, and did we mention that you can wash

About Urban Sacs: Harvested through cultivation not deforestation, the sustainable lightweight material used in Urbana Sacs is infused with a variety of virgin pulp fiber blends and recycled polyester felts. Individually handmade in Los Angeles with washable paper fabric, our sacs have been designed so that you can cuff and shape them to suit your needs.  Like fabric, it can be washed and reused over and over again.

Recommended by the Cool Hunt LA Staff

 

For all your random bits

My mom always used to say "a place for everything and everything in it's place".  This unisex valet tray from the Small Batch Supply Company is perfect for gathering all the little miscellaneous bits around your desk and giving them a little home.  Or use this as a desktop "drop zone" for your keys and sunglasses (that never make it back into the case). 

Recommended by the Cool Hunt LA Staff

 

Wallpapers are like Windows

A friend recently told me about Unsplash, a website for wicked wallpapers.  I like to think of them as a little window into another land where I can escape for few minutes during my day to find creative inspiration or mini daydream.

Recommended by Kelly @ Petalfox via Jared Saunders @ TOBE Agency 🙌.

Creating a Profitable Small Business

Written by Rustin Nethercott from Constant Contact. 

You need your small business to bring in money reliably.

But your customers are inconsistent and getting them in the door seems more like luck than science.

How can you turn things around to create a profitable small business? 

Don’t worry — with just a few simple marketing tactics, you have the power to create a consistently profitable small business.

Get started with these five tactics:

1. Focus on your existing customers

Small businesses are always on the hunt for new customers.

What many don’t realize is that the fastest way to reach new customers is to nurture relationships with your existing customers.

Use email marketing to stay fresh in your customers’ minds and drive repeat business. A simple monthly email newsletter will keep your audience up-to-date on what’s going on at your business and drive them towards a sale.

In fact, 66 percent of consumers have made a purchase as a result of an email marketing message.

New to email marketing? Try Constant Contact for free! Sign up for a 60-day free trial.

2. Encourage recommendations and reviews

Your current customers love your business.

They are already recommending you to their friends and family. You just need to further encourage they sing your praises online — where their testimonials are publically visible.

Ask for your happy customers to leave reviews on your businesses’ Facebook page.

Encourage your audience to share your email newsletters. And ask for reviews on sites that are relevant to your business, such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, or Trustpilot.

3. Dress (your website) to impress

81 percent of shoppers research online before buying.

And yet, many businesses still aren’t making their website a priority. When potential customers visit your website, you want to deliver an excellent experience with clean, easy-to-navigate design.

If you have yet to create a website for your business, look into options like HostGatoror Bluehost.

Creating your website doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. Start your site with these five website essentials and then add on as needed.

Soon you’ll have an online presence that converts potential customers rather than pushing them away.

4. Build and leverage a strong social media presence

Once you have a great website and a loyal following, it’s time to build up your social media presence.

Social media allows for you to engage with your current and potential customers, addressing any questions they have while also defining your brand identity.

With so many social media channels out there, it can seem overwhelming getting started.

Rather than trying to be everywhere, start by developing a presence on the channels your customers visit the most.

Not sure which channels to start with? Send an online survey to your current customer to help you determine which channels to prioritize.

Hint: For more social media help, make sure to visit our Social Media Quickstarter.

5. Track your success

You’ll never know what kind of impact your efforts are making if you aren’t measuring their effectiveness.

You should constantly review the numbers behind your marketing. Important metrics may include email click-through and open rates, website traffic, and social media engagement.

You might find that what you’re doing is working perfectly. More likely though, you’ll see that your tactics could be working better and you’ll be able to adjust your strategy accordingly.

Use these resources to improve your analytics:

Ready to put it all together? 

Creating a profitable small business doesn’t happen overnight.

But by focusing on your existing customers, encouraging shares and reviews, building a professional website and social media presence, and measuring what matters — you’ll set yourself up for a steady stream of new and repeat customers to fuel your business.

WRITTEN BY: 

Rustin Nethercott: Constant Contact contributor. I tell stories worth hearing through design, the written word, or whatever happens to be lying around the...

Favorite Local Breweries

We like beer...and we like supporting local. Here are some of our favorite breweries in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Atlanta. So you can go grab a pint...or two. 

Los Angeles 

Nashville

New York

Portland 

Chicago 

Denver 

Atlanta

How To Compose a Crave Worthy Email

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Imagine creating emails as satisfying as freshly-baked cupcakes.

Sounds good, doesn’t it?

Your readers would bite hungrily into your content. And wait impatiently until the next time you hit send.

Could an email ever be that good?

For Sarah Waters, brand director of Treat Cupcake Bar, email marketing is one of the most effective ways to pique her customers’ appetite and get them to shop with her.

“We’re the kind of store where people may only come in every other month, so we really need to be able to reach people through email,” says Sarah. “Email has definitely helped increase our online orders. People being able to click-through and shop online has been huge.”

Want to try email marketing for your business? Sign up for your free 60-day Constant Contact trial here. 

Here are Sarah’s four ingredients of crave-worthy emails:

1. Start with an enticing sign-up experience

Since signing up for email marketing, Sarah has grown her email list to over 2,500 contacts. She collects contact information both online and in-store to reach her audience at multiple touchpoints.

Her sign-up form is visible on every page of her website — not just the homepage. She also uses the Join My Mailing List Facebook app so anyone who visits her Facebook Page can join her mailing list easily.

Here’s how the Join My Mailing List App appears on her Facebook Page:

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In-store, Sarah offers a small incentive to entice people to sign up.

“We have bowls in both our stores that ask people to ‘Sign up for the Friends of Treat Mailing List’,” she says. “When they sign up, they’re also entered into a monthly raffle to win a dozen cupcakes. “

Tip: Use this checklist to make sure you’re doing everything you can to build your email list. 

2. Only send valuable information

With a growing list of subscribers, Sarah is sure to make every email count. Her emails include information on upcoming sales, details of store events, and creative solutions.

“We never want to put together a newsletter that feels like there’s no reason for it,” she says. “We always want to feel like we’re informing them of something new. We don’t want anyone to ever feel like we’re sending them junk or something they already know.”

Sarah emphasizes that her emails aren’t always promotional. Her advice for stand-out marketing is to simply understand your customers and what interests to them.

“You don’t have to always send out sales,” Sarah explains. “If you send out a creative recommendation (like a cupcake centerpiece) or unique gift idea that can be a breath of fresh air among all the special offers. We try to solve a problem for them or offer some inspiration.”

Here’s an email Sarah sent out to remind customers about Treat’s gluten-free options:

 

Tip: Use these 30 email ideas when you’re not sure what to send.

3. Be timely

Timing is a huge part of Sarah’s email marketing strategy. When deciding what to send, she thinks about what holidays are coming up and how Treat Cupcake Bar can fit in with her customers’ plans.

“I try to allot one day a month where I can think about what my game plan is going to be,” Sarah explains. “I plan things around the holidays — for example, I know around October and November I’ll need to send emails about Halloween and Thanksgiving.”

Working around holidays means Sarah’s messages are always timely and she is able to plan things out ahead of time.

“My advice is to write down your game plan ahead of time,” she says. “It saves me a lot of time to have a schedule with what kind of content I want to send out. And then it’s just sticking to that schedule the best you can.”

Sarah sent this email to promote custom orders for Thanksgiving:

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Tip: Here’s how to create an email marketing plan that you’ll actually stick to. 

4. Keep emails short and sweet

A recent Constant Contact survey found that emails with approximately 20 lines of text and three or fewer images resulted in the highest click-through rate.

For Sarah, using a mobile-responsive email template allows her to create short and focused messages that are fast to create and easy to read.

“I want my emails to be clean. And I want, from the moment that someone opens it, for them to be able to see the purpose without scrolling down,” Sarah says. “I’ll add a cute, whimsical header, a big picture of something that makes them hungry, and just a line or two about what the email is about.”

Sarah makes sure the main picture links back to her website and she always includes contact information and buttons to her social media channels.

The example below includes an engaging header, an image and short description, and a call to action to order online:

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Tip: Use these steps to design emails to drive more action. 

Make your readers hungry for your next email!

Using Sarah’s tips, you can create emails your subscribers are excited to consume.

Don’t bite off more than you can chew — choose one of these four tips where you think you can make the biggest improvement. Even small improvements can make a big difference and go a long way in building loyalty with new and existing customers.

Want to send business-generating emails in no time? Our 5-step Approach to Successful Email Marketing guide will show you how! 

This article was written by Miranda Paquet: Writer, marketer, and @ConstantContact contributor.

#UniqueLunchClub

 

The Unique Team started a Lunch Club in office! Everyone has a designated day to cook for everyone else in the office, and we must say, we LOVE it!It allows us to save money, eat healthy and we only need to worry about making lunch one day a week. Now poof...it's a club! It really brings us all together and allows each of us to try out those Pinterest recipes we've been eyeing for a couple...years. Here are some of our favorite dishes and recipes so far. We challenge you to start implementing a lunch club in YOUR office, share your dishes and tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #uniquelunchclub .

Click the title to get links to similar recipes online! 


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Support Black Owned Businesses...Every Month.

It’s February, which means it is Black History Month. And while we think Black history is American history, so should be celebrated (like all cultures) all the time, we do think this is a great opportunity to show some love. So we've curated a list of Black-owned businesses to support. Check out some of our favorite companies:

 

Apparel

 

Philadelphia Printworks

Zuvaa

 

Circa Eighty Two 

 

 

Lingerie

BeingU

 

Skincare/Self Care

 

Temple Zen

Naked Bar Soap Co

Soul Sense Box

 

Money Services and Banking

One United Bank

Sole Strivers 

Diverse Stock Photography 

Tonl 

Baked Goods

Southern Girl Desserts

For the Kids

ABC Flashcards

Natural Girls United

Beverages

Not So Urban Coffee

Maison Noir Wines

Watches/Jewelry

Talley & Twine

LilyEmme Jewelry

Valentine's Day Gifts for Everyone, Including Yourself.

Generally speaking, Valentine’s Day consumerism focuses on the ladies. Don't get us wrong, we believe everyone deserves copious amounts of chocolate and jewelry... but we decided to switch up the vibe and give some innovative gift ideas that are gender and status neutral. Here are some of our faves! Click on the images to visit their websites. 

 

1. Timbrephone is a wooden box that luxuriously amplifies and upgrades the acoustics for an iPhone without any plugs or electricity needed!

1. Timbrephone is a wooden box that luxuriously amplifies and upgrades the acoustics for an iPhone without any plugs or electricity needed!

2. Stone Candles make woods-scented candles for that cuddled-in-a-cabin feel. It's made from food certified coconut oil, making it the cleanest burn available - we love the Juniper scent. 

2. Stone Candles make woods-scented candles for that cuddled-in-a-cabin feel. It's made from food certified coconut oil, making it the cleanest burn available - we love the Juniper scent. 

3. Our office uses these chic and efficient Poketo project planners!  So easy and visually stimulating to organize projects and schedules.

3. Our office uses these chic and efficient Poketo project planners!  So easy and visually stimulating to organize projects and schedules.

3. Winc is a Unique office obsession! You can buy your partner (or yourself *ehem*) a box of curated wine from California, a tasting box of bubbly, or even a subscription to 4 wines delivered to you per month. This is definitely for the winos i…

3. Winc is a Unique office obsession! You can buy your partner (or yourself *ehem*) a box of curated wine from California, a tasting box of bubbly, or even a subscription to 4 wines delivered to you per month. This is definitely for the winos in your life. You're welcome. 

 

 

4. For those of you who want to spruce up your flower-giving game, we highly suggest Bouqs. They are a farm to table, sustainable florist that tells you exactly where your fresh flowers are coming from.  

4. For those of you who want to spruce up your flower-giving game, we highly suggest Bouqs. They are a farm to table, sustainable florist that tells you exactly where your fresh flowers are coming from. 

 

5. Calpak is killing it these days (if you don't know about their luggage now you know) and this affordable and stylishly neutral backpack can fit a laptop and secure itself on the back of your wheeled suitcase.  

5. Calpak is killing it these days (if you don't know about their luggage now you know) and this affordable and stylishly neutral backpack can fit a laptop and secure itself on the back of your wheeled suitcase. 

 

6. Simone LeBlanc is for all the elevated gift giver's out there. They specialize in an array of luxurious gift boxes, and we love the reusable wooden crate it all comes in. Our choice would be the "Staycation" box for a night of pampering…

6. Simone LeBlanc is for all the elevated gift giver's out there. They specialize in an array of luxurious gift boxes, and we love the reusable wooden crate it all comes in. Our choice would be the "Staycation" box for a night of pampering properly with your mate or with your self. 

7. For the chefs in the house! Gift a VERY sturdy and well made apron that is hand crafted from American canvas, raw Japanese selvage demin and European linens. For the amateurs and professionals alike. 

7. For the chefs in the house! Gift a VERY sturdy and well made apron that is hand crafted from American canvas, raw Japanese selvage demin and European linens. For the amateurs and professionals alike. 

8. A robe is a gift that truly keeps on giving. Our pick is this 100% linen robe in "Chaos Theory" from Fussy Hussey - one of our Unique LA vendors! 

8. A robe is a gift that truly keeps on giving. Our pick is this 100% linen robe in "Chaos Theory" from Fussy Hussey - one of our Unique LA vendors! 

9. Another Unique Vendor we love to support in the Robe department that gives us a 70's vibe: Highway-Robery. 

9. Another Unique Vendor we love to support in the Robe department that gives us a 70's vibe: Highway-Robery. 

Unique Fall Fashion: Metallic state of Mind

Trend Four: Metallics

The metallic trend is practically evergreen in fashion, which is why we’ve seen it time and time again. The Metallic or silver sparkle trend can be easily incorporated into your attire through tops, bottoms, shoes or jewels. 

Although a metallic piece is sure to stand out from your wardrobe, nothing makes more of a statement than a metallic shoe. By adding loafer of this color to your fall wardrobe you can achieve a comfortable, yet stylish look, perfect for all ages.

Check out our entire fall fashion line-up on the Unique Markets Blog.