Friday, December 2, 2011

by SMITH Ties for S A L E



Hi there!

Our by SMITH Men's Ties arrived this week- just in time for the upcoming Holidays! Our Thai Silk Ties are hand stitched and made in Thailand. We are offering 15 different color options in this collection.

Please email us directly if you are interested in purchasing a by SMITH Tie for the upcoming holiday! Contact: Sales@bysmithcollection.com
Pricing:
$60 for 1
$50 each for a purchase of 2


Stay tuned for more details about our Tie collaboration with L.A. based Music Artist, Cody Wood (Below)!



Monday, November 28, 2011

Updates




Today is "Cyber Monday" so if you are looking for a great deal on by SMITH shop today to receive 20% OFF of ALL of our Fall 2011 on WonderMode.com

Hi there!

I just got back from a lovely time in D.C. for Thanksgiving with my good friend, Grant, and my family! It was so relaxing to take a little time off for a couple of days. Now back to business--

I am have completed designing my textiles and Fall 2012 Collection-- believe it or not. Spring 2012 will be here before we know it!

Things are busy busy here! Since our last chat, I have been in Tuscaloosa, Dallas, L.A., D.C., and Pensacola.
Travel Itinerary:
  • Tuscaloosa: Part Two Trunk Show- Wonderful + Visit with one of my favorite college Professor's--Dr.Koontz
  • Dallas: F.I.G. Trade Show- Love this show (my top pick on the one to attend)
  • L.A.: Luxury Review- Great turn out + Weather
  • D.C.: Thanksgiving- Food + Wine + Friends/Family= Happy Smith
  • Pensacola: Friend's Wedding- by SMITH Bridesmaid's (Congrats to Wesley and Daniel!)
Wesley + Daniel's wedding! by SMITH Bridesmaids (More pictures coming soon)
Picture by Mary Beth Tyson

See below for a few of our features since my last blog post:
This month by SMITH was a featured Designer on WonderMode: Click me

Feature on The High Low: Click me

Last week we received a very exciting shout out from Evyan Metzner, Fashion Director of SELF Magazine: For full article: Click me

She picked some of our pieces for her holiday favorites on WonderMode.com---which is our favorite online retailer!

See below: Cody Wood | Song Artist- sporting a by SMITH Tie to Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion in L.A. this month. We have an exciting collaboration to announce in regards to our by SMITH Ties + Cody Wood...coming soon!

Today by SMITH was featured by Life and Charity Magazine! If you missed our post on Facebook or Twitter check it out here: Click me


Events:

December 16th- 22nd we are having a Trunk Show at Painted Pink in Montgomery, Alabama. We will be running a special on ALL Fall 2011 items and I will be attending the show on December 22nd all day! We will send out reminders closer to the show---

More to come soon!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Trunk Show + Updates






Hello!

Today I leave the big apple and head down south for a by SMITH trunk show at Part Two in Tuscaloosa. I can't WAIT! We just got our Washington Square dresses in---and they are looking good. Get one before they are gone-- they are goodies. I will be wearing mine Saturday!


Washington Square Dress

Our event last week with The Luxury Review was a success! More exciting details to come with that soon...and we are looking forward to being part of The Luxury Review: Los Angeles


Steph + Me + Mimi in one of the featured Mercedes

The day after The Luxury Review I headed down to Atlanta for AmericasMart: Spring 12 Show
Victoria (Representative) + Lindsey (Designer of Troubadour) in our space


Next Wednesday, we head to Dallas for The F.I.G. Show which starts Thursday and runs until Saturday. We will be located in The SHOP @ F.I.G. area! For appointments please contact Stephanie@bysmithcollection.com---Thanks!





Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Spring 12: Behind the shoot...



Ashley: Model + Nick: Hair


Me + Jay: Photographer

Me + Mimi: Stylist

Steph + Me


Dex: Make-up + Nick: Hair

Union Square Studios: Location


Hello!

As promised I wanted to post some pictures of what went on behind the scenes at our Spring 12 shoot! We had an amazing team and successful shoot.

Tomorrow night we are looking forward to our first event with The Luxury Review, which will take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion.

Thursday in the a.m.- I head to Atlanta for our Spring 12 apparel market at AmericasMart. We will be showing in Co-Op West in 9W351D- so buyers stop by and see us!

See below for more of my favorite Spring 12 pictures...






Stay tuned for more pictures soon!


Tuesday, October 4, 2011

October is here!

Hello!

October is here and there is a nice chill in the air! Time for fall clothing!
I just got back from a sales trip across the south east and I had a great time out on the road. It brought me back to the days of travel with Collier + my beloved Jetta and of course our time spent at Chick-fil-a. I want to send a special thanks to the stores we met with, Lindsey (designer of Troubadour), and our new rep- Victoria! They were wonderful travel companions-


This week is a big week for by SMITH! We are having our first trunk show at Monkee's of Wilmington, Thursday-Friday, October 6th & 7th--- all day! Wilmington fans- stop by to shop the latest fall pieces.

We are also having a trunk show with Fresh Boutique of Charlotte, Saturday, October 8th from 11 AM-4:30 PM. They will have new items for the store and plenty of fall inventory to shop--

In New York, Thursday, October 6th, we are having an invite only party to shop by SMITH Fall 2011. All guest attending will get the chance to see the complete Spring 2012 Collection. To inquire about details + invites please contact: Stephanie@bysmithcollection.com with the subject: Sip and Shop Invite for more details about attending.

What am I am wearing this fall? Check out some by SMITH combos that we recommend:




Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, October 12th, by SMITH will be a part of The Luxury Review which is a press showcase and luxury shopping experience:
We will post pictures!

Thursday, October 13th, we head to Atlanta for AmericasMart! We will be showing in Co-Op West, Booth # 9W351D---to book an appointment please email: Info@bysmithcollection.com

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as our contribution we are going to be donating a % of our sales from these events towards Breast Cancer Research. To participate in The Avon Walk- click the link below to register:

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Spring 12 Preview



by SMITH Spring 12
COTERIE 18.19.20
Booth #: 3531 Level: 3
For appointments contact: Stephanie@bysmithcollection.com
or call 212.777.2479

Hello! Here are a few of my favorite looks for Spring 12! These original prints were developed from a few of my acrylic paintings. I am introducing cashmere + custom prints + a variety of separates and lots of C O L O R. The dress pictured above features a sleeve that can be worn several ways---two dresses in one? I am very happy with this collection!

I would like to send a special thank you to my incredible Spring 12 photo shoot crew:

Hair Stylist: Nick Pagano | Owner of ID Salon + Goldwell Style
Make Up: Dexter Phillip | DEX New York
Model: Ashley Sherrill of Wilhelmina Models
Stylist: Mimi Corwin
Photographer: Jay Sinrod
Coordinator: Stephanie Cercone
Location: Union Square Studios

More behind the scene pictures coming soon!

Events:

The Clothes Tree by Deborah | Birmingham, AL
by SMITH Trunk Show | September 15.16.17.18 | Shop Fall 11!

Coterie | New York | Javits Center
Booth #: 3531 Level: 3
Appointments: Stephanie@bysmithcollection.com




Thursday, September 8, 2011

Fashion's Night Out



Hello!

Tonight we will be showcasing by SMITH Fall 2011 at Diana Warner's grand opening for Fashion's Night Out. It will be a great time so stop by if you are around anytime from 5:00 pm- 11:00 pm! DJ Essjay will be providing tunes + yummy baked treats from Pate a Chew and Bonnie Bakes ---

This Friday, Stephanie + Grant + me will be attending The Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion Show @ 7 P.M. and I can't wait! The show will take place in The Grand Ballroom of The Manhattan Center and the after-party will take place at 404 Event Space.

Steph and I can't stay too late as we have an early morning Saturday for our Spring 2012 shoot! We are shooting at Union Square Studios all day---so get ready for sneak peaks on twitter:twitter.com/by_smith = Follow us to see the pics!

Dexter Phillips + Jacob Paul + Me


Model: Ashley Sherrill | Spring 2012

Nick Pagano + Me @ Gen Art Fresh Faces 2010- Miami


Our team is incredible:
Hair: Nick Pagano (who I met and became friends with through my Gen Art Fresh Faces in Miami experience), Make-Up Artist: Dex Phillips of DEX New York, Model: Ashley Sherrill- friend from home who is now apart of Wilhemnia New York, Stylist: Mimi Corwin, and Photographer: Jay Sinrod

It's gonna be great!

This upcoming Monday we are having a by SMITH Trunk Show @ Chelsea Market at the blues JEAN BAR Pop Up store--be there to sip champagne and shop the incredible jean selection and of course--our Fall 2011! We will be there from 5 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.- look for more details on our fan page and on twitter!

Coming up:
The Clothes Tree by Deborah of Birmingham, Alabama
by SMITH Trunk Show: September 15th- 17th

Coterie Trade Show starts: September 18.19.20 | by SMITH Booth # 3531, Level 3
Store buyers make show appointments today: stephanie@bysmithcollection.com

That's all for now!






Thursday, August 25, 2011

Fall + Color= Happiness

Hello! Our summer interns have come and gone---I can't believe summer is over! I am not going to lie...I am the girl that loves turtle neck season so I am looking forward to the cold weather. The weather I am not looking forward to this week is Hurricane Irene. I never thought I would be worried about a Hurricane living in New York.

Our first fall delivery, full of bright colors, has been shipped to all our stores! We are booking trunk shows for this fall so if you are a store owner reading this---contact us now! We are pretty booked at this point through October. I am personally attending a by SMITH trunk show at Part Two in Tuscaloosa (Roll-Tide!) on October 21st! I am very very excited about this one!

Spring 12 samples are almost complete---I am itching to get them. Our shoot is scheduled for September 10th so be on the look out for sneak peaks on facebook and twitter.




For this entry I decided to spice it up a little bit and go "shopping" in one of our favorite stores carrying by SMITH this fall--pick of the week: Uniquities | Chapel Hill | North Carolina

I put together accessories and shoes I would pair with my by SMITH look from Uniquities.
You can shop this look online or go to the store!
Check out their website: http://www.uniquities.com/


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Fall 2011 in stores this week!


Fall is hitting stores all over the globe this very week! I have been waiting for this week since early February when I started selling this season. Check out our store list http://www.bysmithcollection.com/stores.php?reg=1&state=all
to find out where to shop by SMITH! If you have any questions about our Fall 2011 pieces contact us directly @ sales@bysmithcollection.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


Suzanne, Stephanie, Me, Michelle, Amanda

Recently we attended The Luxury Review- Rolls-Royce Event in The Hamptons. The amazing afternoon brunch, located at an estate in Watermill, was catered by James Beard Awarding Winning Chef, Patrick Connolly (Chef and Owner of Bobo, NY Restaurant). Suzanne Connolly (above, far left) is amazing and is a part of The Rand Luxury team. She is the mastermind behind The Luxury Review Events. We had a great time--thanks to everyone at Rand Luxury! On a side note- while staying in Sag Harbor, Stephanie and I ate at LT Burger---wow that place is tasty!

In this picture Stephanie and I are showing off our new car-- isn't it amazing? Okay- no, but we are sporting our new by SMITH Fall favorites. I am wearing The Bryant Park Dress which is a dress that is very delicate and special as the squares on the skirt are cut out by hand and is made of Thai Silk. Stephanie is wearing our East Village Skirt in black which is perfect to wear dressed up or with a cotton T and flats.

Things to look into:

Wondermode is offering this deal right now-
-When spend $125 or more per Designer shipping within USA - free UPS ground. Takes 3-5 working days from time Designer ships.
-International free shipping when spend $250 per Designer or more.
So check out by SMITH on wondermode: www.wondermode.com

Still interested in by SMITH Spring 2011?? Please email sales@bysmithcollection.com to find out what we have left in stock for 70% OFF-- now thats a deal



Off to INDIGO-- a great textile show to check out fabrics for Fall 2012---always planning....so far ahead!





Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Fall 2011 is coming!

Our first shipment for Fall 2011 is coming soon...so very soon! This collection will be featured in stores all over the globe---several in Japan + Canada + Indonesia + West Coast + Mid-West + new stores all over the South East---so look out people.

Stephanie and I decided to take a few snap shots of our favorite Fall 2011 looks that are not online at this time. If you are searching for the look you want to snatch up from your favorite store carrying by SMITH this fall--take a look! Viewers wanting to admire my professional modeling skills please feel free--to applause (if you know me) or laugh for that matter...



Shop by SMITH on http://bysmith.wondermode.com/shop (For Fall 2011 Pre-Orders)
Wondermode is an awesome site---check it out and shop all the brands on the site. If you become a new member you will receive $25 OFF your first purchase $125 and over---good deal! Click this link for the "summer of wonder" special: https://www.wondermode.com


Upcoming events:

Next week we are having a by SMITH private sale event with www.edressme.com---to shop these amazing deals sign up for their member only sale:

This Saturday, July 16th, from 6pm-9pm @ The White Rabit our friend/blogger, Jacob Paul is co-hosting an event called, "Conspire to Inspire." This event is held every month, bringing together the "best" of the best in entertainment, music, fashion, music, art, technology and non-profit sectors. The organization picks a charity each month to benefit---this month: http://www.engadiministries.org/Engadi/Home.html (by SMITH ties up for auction)

More about the event from Jacob's blog:

Don't forget we are accepting Fall 2011 Interns now---to apply please send your resume to stephanie@bysmithcollection.com---deadline is July 31st. P.S. This internship would mean involvement in our Spring 2012 photo shoot + Spring 2012 trade show assistance...hello good experience---We have been receiving great submissions so far---don't wait to apply!


Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Black on black...

Before our sample sale--setting up!

Ruth showing off her Katz's Deli...meat

Dinner at Bobo, West Village

Harris + Me @ Gen Art Film Festival

Stephanie + Me @ Gen Art Film Festival


Yesterday I rolled out of bed...went into my closet to get dressed and pulled out my black Soho Shorts and very casually grabbed a black tank to wear with it. I don't think I have ever worn black on black---I am normally dressed in so much color that I could be mistaken for Rainbow Bright's twin (extreme comparison). I couldn't help but think, does this mean I am morphing into the all black wearing group of people that fills this city?

When I came into work Stephanie (my little New Yorker) greeted me by saying, "oh you look like me today!" Anyway that being said please expect Spring 2012 to lure you in with vibrant colors and saturated jewel tones because I still love bright colors and always will! And if you see me wearing black on black tell me to go home and change into a hot pink shirt.

My bestie Ruth was in town all last week which was so much fun having her here! She actually helped me get some ideas together for Spring 2012. We also hit all the best food spots while she was here:
- Grimaldi's Pizza, Brooklyn
-Katz Deli, Lower East Side
-Bobo, West Village (the best---atmosphere, food, service)
-Central Park Boat House, Central Park
-Sophia's, Midtown East

We attended Gen Art's Film Festival for night #6 which was the featured film, "American Animal." The very interesting and "dark comedy" was written by Matt D'Elia who also stars in the film. I am not a film critic so I will leave that up to someone else--but all in all it was entertaining. The after-party was at Avenue on 10th avenue which is a really cool venue!
Check out the links to find out more about the film:

Our sample sale was a hit! We had lots of shoppers, cocktails, and best of all Baked by Melissa cupcakes---those little things are so tasty. They actually remind me of the danger of popping a can of Pringles potato chips...need I say more--danger

Last week we signed on for two incredible events called The Luxury Review a division of RAND Luxury taking place this fall in New York and Los Angeles. These exclusive events are a way to showcase the latest luxury products and services. We are looking forward to this event and have really enjoyed getting to know The Luxury Review team--they are awesome!
More about both events:
New York
Location: Metropolitan Pavillion
Date: October 12th, 2011

Los Angeles
Location: The Petersen Museum
Date: November 9th, 2011

Who is coming?

Invited attendees for this event include members of the press & media industry, editors, product analysts, studio executives, product integration & product placement professionals, tv/film producers, personal shoppers, stylists and special guests.

Check out this great article featuring Jewelry Designer and Owner, Diana Warner of Diana Warner New York: They featured by SMITH in their store pics and gave us a mention! Thanks Diana Warner + wonderful team!

That is all for now----back to work at the office with Stephanie and intern Ashley! For the latest by SMITH updates follow our twitter, www.twitter.com/by_smith

Happy early Birthday to my younger sister, Margaret Leigh! June 23rd is her big day! Happy Birthday today to Jodi!