DEVICE PITSTOP: Devices for Graduates

With graduations coming up, perhaps your new graduate is looking for a new  laptop, smartphone, or desktop for a graduation gift!

Since technology is always evolving, having a newer iPhone, smartphone, laptop, MacBook, iMac, or desktop for your graduate will only help to ensure their success. As they either head into the working world or move forward to the next level in college, they will be equipped with a newer device to get them moving in the right direction.

At Device Pitstop your new graduate can find a gently-used or refurbished machine that is guaranteed, in like-new condition, and costs a lot less. With technology changing so fast, it’s nice to find something at a lower cost so you can update again when you’re ready.

So get your graduate a practical present they can use in either business, school – or both. Because starting out in a new career or moving on to college is better with a like-new computer, smartphone, or laptop to help pave the road to success!Device Pitstop laptop with graduation hat and stack of two books

NTY CLOTHING EXCHANGE: Flats Trend

As much as we all love our heels, flats can be fun too – and they’re on-trend for spring!

Loafers and other fun flats in different patterns are a hot trend this season. Try them in metallic or a fun print, wear them with a cute floral or black and white dress, or keep it simple with a great pair of skinny jeans or one of this season’s biggest trends, boyfriend jeans.  Just be sure and roll the jeans up to show a little leg…and show off that great pair of shoes! It will help keep your style for spring hip and cool.

Flats can add a playful, fresh feel to an outfit,  as well as adding some color in a great print or pattern to a solid-colored look.

We all love to kick up our heels – but sometimes that is even more fun to do in a great looking pair of flats…and a cute pair of flats with the right outfit is always a great look for your legs too!

NTY Clothing Exchange six flats lined up, yellow, animal print, striped, checkered, metallic and snake skin patterns

CLOTHES MENTOR: The Little Black Dress

The little black dress is so famous, it’s known by its initials: LBD. Coco Chanel introduced the little black dress in the 1920’s, and it has remained popular ever since.

The LBD comes in many styles, lengths, fabrics, and textures – but it always works for any occasion and any season. In fact, why not try a great LBD for spring? It can be paired with elegant jewelry and silk wraps for events, dressed with a conservative blazer or light cardigan for business, and adorned with bangles and fun necklaces for a night out on the town.

Whether it’s short and body conscious or long and flowing, it works for any age or any shape. And if the black is too conservative in its style, add a great statement necklace, a patterned scarf around the waist, bright-colored pumps or sandals, or some tall high-heeled boots.  One of the best things about the little black dress is that it can be like a blank canvas that can be accessorized and made more chic and modern by what you add to it.

For spring, dress the LBD up with your favorite sandals and a colorful belt. At Clothes Mentor we have a great inventory of little black dresses – and accessories – and they are like-new and up to 70% off of retail prices. Come in and find that perfect little black dress for spring weddings and graduations, or just a fun cotton dress for warmer days and evenings. That’s the beauty of the little black dress – anything works!

Clothes Mentor model wearing short-sleeve black dress with long necklace

CHILDREN’S ORCHARD: Spring Clothes for Kids

Spring is the time of year when you’re putting away your children’s coats for the season, packing away winter sweaters, and pulling out spring clothes for your kids. The only problem is that your kids have probably long outgrown anything they may have had from last year.

What’s the solution to kids who outgrow their clothes so fast? Stop in to your local Children’s Orchard and see what you can find! Our apparel, shoes, toys, and equipment are all gently-used, clean, and in great shape. You can get your kids into some like-new pieces without breaking the bank.

Since Children’s Orchard is up to 70% off of retail, you’re getting great quality, like-new items for a lot less money. You’ll be able to clothe your kids in some great styles and fun spring looks that they will love to wear, and they will be gently-used at a great price. So no matter what your kids have outgrown – whether it’s clothing, shoes, toys, or equipment – you’ll know that Children’s Orchard is the place to find some great quality, like-new pieces for your kids!

Children's Orchard five little kids climbing a tree wearing red pants, orange shirt, jeans, pink shirt, colorful combinations