Manic Monday Special: Personalized Cuff-Links for the Sharp-Dressed Man

ZZ Top's hit "Sharp-Dressed Man" sure spells it out:
"Clean shirt, new shoesAnd I dont know where I am goin to.Silk suit, black tie,I dont need a reason why.They come runnin just as fast as they can'cause every girl's crazy bout a sharp dressed man.
Gold watch, diamond ring,I aint missin a single thing.And cufflinks, stick pin,When I step out Im gonna do you in.They come runnin just as fast as they can'cause every girl's crazy bout a sharp dressed man."
If Dad is the sharp-dressed man in your life, take advantage of today's blog-only manic monday special of 15% off personalized cufflinks and wrap-up your your Father's Day shopping early!

And for those of you who ran (literally, RAN) to the theatres to see the Sex & the City movie this weekend (I know I did with the girls... AND WE LOVED IT), if you have your own Mr. Big - be sure he looks just as sharp as Chris Noth right down to his cufflinks.
The best part about today's blog-only special is that not only is it good in the store, but this special will be good online, too - but for today only! Simply use coupon-code "cufflink" at checkout!

Swagger Joins Facebook!

Taking a cue from its collegiate staffers and after talking shop with some of the retail addicts at Accessorize with Pi Phi (a philanthropy shopping event hosted on the campus of NC State, where Swagger gets to mix shopping with the ever important task of raising money to promote literacy among all individuals), Swagger has joined the popular social network, facebook!

Not only is the site a popular destination for keeping up with friends who have relocated far and near (and even those you see on a daily basis), but it also provides so much more: photos, events invites, music, and more! If you're not on facebook.... ummm... where have you been hiding? I know, I tried to resist, too - but after the 589042 time my best friend said "I tagged you in our pictures from (insert wedding of the week here)... oh wait, I can't, you're not on facebook" - I finally did it. And I'm totally addicted!

For Swagger, it's a SERIOUSLY cool way to let shopping junkies like me know about new products, special sales, upcoming shopping events, and more right where I'm already spending a good chunk of my online time (for me: it's procrastination at its finest!).
Want to be in the know, too? Check out Swagger's page on facebook and click "become a fan" to make sure you're going to be first to know of all the cool new additions that will be coming along soon. And be sure to chat it up! The discussion board for all Swagger fans is a great place to "talk shop" with other Swagger fans - I like to think of it as eRetail therapy!

Let's Get Ready for a Backyard Party!

I was going to title this blog entry "Let's Get Ready for a Backyard Barbeque"... but then I thought about how confusing this word can get around these parts of the country!
As any good Carolina girl knows, BBQ generally means pulled pork and in true eastern-NC style... that comes with a vinegar-based recipe (not to be confused with its equally delish counterpart from the west - which is tomato-based). And to add to the confusion, when you hear someone in NC refer to BBQ - is it a noun or a verb?
Either way you look at it, whether you're enjoying some "BBQ" off the cooker with friends, or grillin' up some hot dogs, burgers, sausages, and chicken at a "barbeque", everyone around these parts sure knows how to enjoy a get-together where food is involved come May, June, and July.
Since everyone at Swagger is so excited about the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, they are jump-starting the holiday by offering 15% off all fun summer ceramics (serving dishes and so on!) in today's blog-only Manic Monday special!
Print this blog and bring it to the store with you - until 6pm today - and stock-up on your favorite ceramic dishes and let's get festive!

Everything Old Is New Again!

I can spot a DIY restoration project a mile away. (I like to think of it as my little way of saving something from the landfill that I can actually find some function and beauty in!)
My favorite vintage find lately are the "Knob-Stoppers" vintage wine stoppers that have recently been added to the Swagger collection! The coolest thing about these Knob-Stoppers is that each piece is unique so you can keep collecting as many as you'd like and each piece given as a gift (for the hostess-with-the-mostess hosting this weekend's dinner party!) is sure to never be duplicated!
And for those of us who have the great motivation to start DIY projects, but never seem to have the time to finish, this vintage find comes ready to go!
Haven't purchased your first Knob-Stopper? Today's Thirsty Third Thursday blog special gives you a great excuse to stop in Swagger and pick up your first (or third!) vintage wine stopper at 15% off!
Feel free to share this blog with anyone who needs a little retail therapy this week and invite them to share a few glasses of wine to put the stopper to good use tonight for some *extra* therapy!
*Please print this blog and bring it in to Swagger with you - today only - from 10am until 6pm!*

Every Now and Again, A Girl's Just Gotta Brag!

Of course, it's wayyyy cooler when you get to do it about one of your friends rather than yourself!
I have always gone to Swagger's owner, Mandy Becker, for gift-giving advice. From the traditional to the trendy, her gift-giving taste is impeccable and it's a "gift" she uses to help others just like me select personal and appreciated gifts for friends, family, co-workers, professional acquaintances, neighbors, and more.
Apparently, Swagger's most-frequest customers aren't the only ones who have noticed: Mandy was honored in this month's Realtor® Review! The editorial team behind REALTOR® Review tapped Mandy as an industry expert in the feature article Thank You Gifts – When Words Are Not Enough.
For Becker, tying her two professional backgrounds together, gives her a unique opportunity to show her clients just how much they mean to her as a real estate broker, and she shares her knack for selecting unique and functional gifts with the entire REALTOR® community in the article. “The key with items like this is to provide something unique and useful,” Becker noted when being interviewed for the article.
“The most successful gift of this type will be something the recipient uses again and again and hopefully, thinks of us when they do.” As a fellow entrepreneur, Mandy is aware of the value of time and limitations that business owners face when investing in client gifts. She noted in the interview that “many agents select a particular gift to be sent to all of their clients… but what can make each one unique is personalization or engraving”.
A Monthly Publication of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®, Realtor® Review keeps local REALTORS® informed of not only pressing industry challenges and opportunities, but provides insight into how agents can continually develop the ever-important relationships between an agent and their client.
The full article featuring Mandy Becker and Swagger Gifts can be found online at: http://www.trianglemls.com//rrar-mayrr08-thank_you-gifts.htm.
To read about the personalized gifts that Mandy recommends to other REALTORS®, her coveted-selections are detailed here on SwaggerGifts.com at: http://www.swaggergifts.com/realtorgifts!
Want to check out the official press release online? Please feel free to read the scoop on PRLog.org or PR-Inside.com!

I Refuse to be the Last Girl on Board...

I like to think of myself as a pretty trendy girl but sometimes... just sometimes... even the coolest of trends sometimes takes off right before my eyes. (And I won't even act like I wasn't pre-occupied the last week with all the good stuff going on this past weekend... Triangle Beach Music Festival in Garner, World Beer Festival in Moore Square, Foxfields in Virginia, ... )
So what is it that I've finally set my sights on to acquire by the end of today?
In true girl-tastic style, I MUST add a vinyl decal (monogram, please!) to my car.

Now here's my only problem... what color and what font can I commit to? (I better order a few... my favorites change with the weather.)
Luckily, the girls at Swagger are eager to help us get on the monogram train (or car, truck, SUV... whatever you're driving these days) so today's Manic Monday special is 15% off car decals... but you must come in the store before 6pm today to order - so hop to it!
*Don't forget to print this blog and bring it with you to take advange of this special blog-only sale!*

Go Green with Swagger and Save 15%!

One of my big personal goals for this year was to be more concious of my global footfrint that I'm leaving on the world and to do what I can to set a better example for those around me. Years ago, it used to be hard to be a trendy girl who remained green at the same time - but those days are over so there are NO excuses now!

The girls at Swagger have made it amazingly easy to be green these days AND promote such a great message at the same time with some fabulously fun and eco-friendly gifts and accessories. From chic and indestructable water bottles (that help you cut down on the number of plastic bottles you go through in a week) to reusable shopping bags that ask others around you if they're saving the world, too... there are just endless possibilities for celebrating Earth Week in store at Swagger!
To celebrate Earth Day taking place this week, Swagger is offering 15% off all green products in the store today only until 6pm just by printing this blog and bringing it with you! This sale includes reusable shopping bags, "I Care" bracelets, chic watter bottles, and more!
Stop by and take home a reusable shopping bag full of green gear to get you started and Happy Recycling!!

"This Sweet Concoction is Smooth as Molasses..."

If a little Kenny Chesney doesn't get you in the mood to get outside and enjoy some good times with friends and family then how about The Embers at North Hills tonight?
You can always tell when the winter weather is finally movin' out of town by the explosion of fun "to-do"s that have recently been added to your calendar - I know mine is full clear through May with outdoor concerts, backyard parties, graduation cook-outs, and more! If you've antied up to the role of "hostess with the mostess" for any of these occassions (or any Thursday night "Girls Night Out") then this week's Thirsty Third Thursday blog reader's special is going to make you smile as much as the mint juleps in your guests glasses!
Today only, take advantage of 15% off all Lolita glassware at Swagger from 10am until 6pm (in the store only) and never be afraid to mix and match! Your guests will all want to know where you picked up such stylish pieces and if you don't tell... I won't either! Unless of course... you want to!

*Please print this blog and bring it with you to the store to receive 15% off Lolita glassware at Swagger today!*

Happy Anniversary to Mandy

I really can't remember what I did or where I went when I was trying to find the right gift for those that I love before Swagger came along! As wedding season ramps up, there is no more perfect time to shop for every celebration of true love on my calendar this year than today!
In celebration of Mandy's anniversary, all wedding merchandise is 15% off today only from 10am until 6pm in the store only, for this week's Manic Monday blog special. There are so many fabulous gifts to choose from - from timeless to trendy - so you will be sure to be known as the guest (or bridesmaid) with the most fabulous taste and natural knack for gift giving (and the girls at Swagger will never share your shopping secrets!).
Feel free to send your fellow wedding lovers to this blog to share in the well-wishes, and stop in the store to celebrate the anniversary of your (and my) favorite destination for retail therapy!
*Please print this blog posting and bring it with you to enjoy the special blog-reader savings!*

I <3 Pacifica!

First of all, let me say how excited I am that our area is finally getting some of the rain we have so desperately needed... but can a girl get a break? I've had to suit up in complete rain gear just to take the dog for a walk (who also, is getting a little tired of the lack of sunshine)! The only saving grace I've had for spending so much time cooped up inside are the Pacifica candles and accessories that bring a little bit of the outdoors into my home and office!

My favorite scent is definitely Sandalwood, but with Pacifica soaps, I bring a little bit of the islands into my shower each morning, too!
To help you beat your rainy day(s) funk, Mandy's choice for this week's Manic Monday blog special is 15% off all Pacifica candles and accessories! Hurry into the store between 10am and 6pm today only to take advantage of this chance to take home the entire collection of your favorite scents!
*Please remember to print this blog and bring it with you to the store!*