The holidays are almost upon us and preparations for the season are in full swing here at Lydia’s. We have Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas and more on our minds as we work to bring you some great deals on medical uniforms in the upcoming weeks.
Something that I’m particularly excited about this year is our 12 Days of Christmas Email campaign. Each day, for 12 days before Christmas, we’ll be sending out special, exclusive offers to anyone who signs up. I can’t tell you what the offers will be, but I can tell you that there will be some amazing opportunities to save and that you won’t find them anywhere else.
So if you’re interested in celebrating 12 Days of Christmas with Lydia’s (and saving money on your medial scrubs) then
subscribe to our emails here. If you’re already subscribed to Lydia’s e-mails, make sure to
update your preferences here, and opt in to receive 12 Days of Christmas Daily Email Deals.
I hope you’re as excited about the 12 Days of Christmas as I am!
The Ask Liza series on the blog is back for its second week and today I have a question from a reader regarding dress codes.
Q. I’m in charge of creating a dress code for the clinic that I work at. What recommendations do you have for where to look or how to get started??
A. Thanks for the question. I’ll try to give you a few suggestions that will make this an easy task and hopefully the result will be a professional new look for your workplace.
To get started, I think you should browse through our Lydia’s Direct Look Book. This mini catalog is made for groups and each page offers ideas on how to coordinate different medical uniforms, colors and prints. Plus, we included a variety of brands and options in the look book since we know that dress code regulations vary from place to place. So start here and see what you think. It’s a great place for inspiration- even if you don’t see an exact look that you want; I bet it will still spark some ideas.
Second, I would recommend browsing through our collection of Cherokee Authentic Workwear scrubs. When it comes to groups, these medical scrubs are our best sellers and with good reason. They come in 32 different colors and there is an enormous selection of basics (prints and solids) for men and women. If you decide to go with Cherokee Authentic Workwear for your clinic it could be as simple as choosing one style and one color for everyone or choosing one color and then allowing employees to pick the style of scrubs that works best for them; you can even find prints that coordinate perfectly with the solid color that you choose. Below is one example of coordinating Cherokee Authentic prints and solids. 
I hope that these suggestions get you started as you create a new dress code for your workplace. And if you need more help don’t hesitate to ask!
Do you have your own questions about uniforms?
Send them this way and I’ll post my answers next Monday, here on the blog.
Speak your mind and win a spot as guest editor at Lydia’s Uniforms. If you win you get a
$50 gift certificate to spend on new medical uniforms and your winning entry will be featured on our blog! Each month there will be a different topic, so feel free to enter every month to increase your chances of winning. We’re running the contest wherever you connect with Lydia’s, whether it’s our blog, MySpace or Facebook.
For November, I want to hear what you really think about hospital dramas like Grey’s Anatomy, ER, Mercy, etc. Leave a comment and tell me which of these shows you can’t get enough of and why. Or if you can’t stand these shows, what are your reasons? Are there medical inaccuracies that drive you crazy? Do the stories seem unrealistic to you? Whether you love these shows or hate them, I want to hear what you (actual medical professionals) think,
so leave your comment now. At the end of the month I’ll select one comment and
the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms. Good luck to everyone who enters!
The important details (there aren’t too many):
-Comments must be under 200 words.
-The contest will begin on the first of each month and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month
-One winner will be chosen from all of the comments we receive.
Today marks the first day of a brand new series on the Lydia’s blog: Ask Liza. One day each week I’ll be answering all of your questions about medical uniforms and scrubs. Got a question about what’s in style? Here’s the place to ask it! Want to know which size will fit your specific body type best? I’ll give you my personal recommendations. Whatever your question might be, whether it’s about prices, sizing, styles, brands etc., I’ll do my very best to give you a helpful and informative answer.
Submit your questions here.
I’m going to kick off the series with a fun question that recently came up. So here we go:
Q: I love having the most fashionable scrubs at my work place and I can’t wait for a new Lydia’s catalog to come in the mail. What styles and trends will be coming out in your next catalog that I can look forward to? A: Just last week I was thumbing through the racks of our newest products and there were a couple of looks that jumped out at me. Browsing through these medical scrubs it was clear that prints are going to be huge next season, especially for the fashion forward. I noticed scrubs that featured more than one print, which is a definite style statement. I also saw a very fun top that features a bold, can’t be missed image; it’s completely one of a kind and I love that! Seeing these nursing scrubs showed me that uniform designers are really pushing the envelope to provide health care workers with new up and coming styles. In addition to the trend of prints there were some unique necklines that I think you’ll like. In my opinion different style necklines provide an easy way to mix up your normal look, while still keeping it basic.
And the third thing that caught my eye was a new collection of medical uniforms from a popular street-wear brand. I don’t want to ruin the surprise so you’ll have to wait and find out which brand I’m referring to.:) If you have your own question,
send me an email and I’ll feature your question in the next Ask Liza segment. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Everyday I get to interact with Lydia’s customers on
Facebook and it’s such a fun part of my job. I love answering your questions, spreading the latest Lydia’s news, creating contests and most of all hearing your comments and feedback on our service and products.
Last week I asked you to post your photos in the fan photos section of our page and I was so excited by the response. We received some great pics from our fans, who were all wearing their Lydia’s medical uniforms. I want to see even more photos of all our customers wearing their Lydia’s scrubs, so if you haven’t submitted one yet,
stop by our Facebook page and post yours. And, one more thing:
the next two customers to submit their fan photos will each receive $10 gift certificates to Lydia’s, better hurry!
So many of you have told me how much you love Cherokee medical scrubs. I can see why: they’re well-known with a trusted name; they make scrubs that fit great and wash up well;
plus they offer something for every medical professional, whether it’s basic solids, designer nursing scrubs or professional lab coats. What’s not to love??
Today I want to tell you about a few new collections that are now offered in
Lydia’s Cherokee Superstore and I hope that you come to love these medical uniforms as much as you love favorites like Cherokee Authentic and Cherokee Flexibles. The new collections are:
Cherokee Studio,
Bamboo Planet and
World Adventure scrubs. Each line is completely unique. The Studio Collection is filled with youthful styles and features lots of fun prints. Bamboo planet scrubs focus on sending an eco-friendly message. And World Adventure scrubs are all about using rich earth tones to create fashionable styles.
I hope that you’ll stop by our
Cherokee Superstore and let me know what you think about these new uniforms. And next time you buy medical scrubs make sure to keep them in mind!
Have something to say? Leave a comment
here.
P.S. Looking for an awesome deal on Cherokee scrubs? Try these
fun and affordable prints from Cherokee Authentic.
Speak your mind and win a spot as guest editor at Lydia’s Uniforms. If you win you get a
$50 gift certificate to spend on new medical uniforms and your winning entry will be featured on our blog! Each month there will be a different topic, so feel free to enter every month to increase your chances of winning. We’re running the contest wherever you connect with Lydia’s, whether it’s our blog, MySpace or Facebook.
Halloween is almost here and this month I want you to leave a comment and tell me what your workplace is doing for this fun holiday. Will you be wearing your favorite spooky medical scrubs? Maybe you’ll be handing out candy or having a costume party. Whatever you're doing for Halloween at the workplace I want to hear about it.
So leave your comment now and you’ll be entered to win. At the end of the month I’ll select one comment and the winner will receive a
$50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms. Good luck to everyone who enters!
The important details (there aren’t too many):
-Comments must be under 200 words.
-The contest will begin on the first of each month and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month
-One winner will be chosen from all of the comments we receive.
If you’re looking for a way to save money on medical scrubs, signing up for the Lydia’s email list is a great option. We let you pick which emails you want to receive and we keep you up to date on all of our best offers (including coupons, sales, contest and new products). Plus, as a special thanks for signing up we’ll send you a coupon for 20% off your next order, so give it a try.
Click here to sign up now.
Already signed up? Well do you have any friends, co-workers or family members who buy medical uniforms, but don’t know about Lydia’s? If you do, we want you to spread the word! Let everyone know about Lydia’s by
logging into your email preferences and inviting your friends to get started at our store. Once you do, we’ll send out a message with a special coupon and they can find out for themselves what we have to offer.
So if you want to share the love and send a coupon to your friends,
click here to access your email preferences.
Grey’s Anatomy is back tomorrow with its season six premiere and as a faithful fan I know that I’ll be watching (after last season’s finale, how could I not?). Are there any other fans out there? What do you think will happen with George, Izzie and the rest of the crew in tomorrow night’s episode?
In addition to an all new season, there are also
brand new Grey’s Anatomy uniforms online at Lydia’s (that’s right, one more thing to get excited about). The medical uniforms are perfect if you love the show, but I would recommend them even if you don’t watch it; they’re so soft and have such a great fit that you can’t go wrong.
So what do you think? Will you be watching season six and checking out the new
Barco Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs? If you do either, share your thoughts
here!
You’ve told us time and again that
Cherokee scrubs are your favorite medical uniforms, so we took it upon ourselves to give you an amazing selection to choose from. We currently
offer
400 Cherokee products and that means (I hope) that we have just what you’re looking for. In our
Cherokee Super Store you’ll find prints, solids, tops, bottoms, lab coats, stretch scrubs, boutique fashions, you name it!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of these options, let me give you a few recommendations. If your main focus when buying new scrubs is fashion and comfort, try the
Cherokee Body,
Flexibles or
Touch collections. If you like to stick to the basics then you’ll definitely want to go for the
Cherokee Authentic line. And if you’re all about style then
Studio B scrubs are for you. We also have
Men’s medical scrubs and
sports scrubs so don’t miss those either.
Well, that’s enough from me. Stop reading and go check out our
Cherokee Super Store. And don’t forget that you can get
free shipping on orders over $75 if you order soon!
Have something to say? Leave a comment
here.
Happy Friday everyone! Another busy week at Lydia's has flown by. I hope everyone had a great week and is looking forward to the weekend (even if you'll be spending some of it at work). If you plan on shopping for new medical uniforms this weekend make sure to check out our
print sale. There are lots of fun scrub tops on sale, like this cute dental scrubs top-->
Now here's the news from the week:
Healthcare Professionals in the News:
Health News:
Blog Posts:
Have something to say? Leave a comment
here.
We’ve always had an awesome selection of men’s scrubs at Lydia’s Uniforms, but as of this week it’s now even easier for our male customers to find exactly what they’re looking for. A new page is up on our web site devoted just to men. Stop by and view the entire collection of men's medical uniforms or use it to see what your favorite brand, like Dickies or Cherokee, has to offer. If you’re searching for a new men’s lab coat or shoes this is the place to look for those as well. And the best part is that you don’t have to worry about searching through pages of women’s uniforms to find what you’re looking for. So go ahead, go
check it out! I hope this makes shopping simple for all the guys out there!
So what do you think about our new
men's scrub page?
Leave a comment and share your opinion.
Speak your mind and win a spot as guest editor at Lydia’s Uniforms. If you win you get a
$50 gift certificate to spend on new medical uniforms and your winning entry will be featured on our blog! Each month there will be a different topic, so feel free to enter every month to increase your chances of winning. We’re running the contest wherever you connect with Lydia’s, whether it’s our blog, MySpace or Facebook.
For September, I want to hear about the strangest complaint or reason for a visit that you’ve ever received from a patient.
Leave a comment, tell me your story and you’ll be entered to win. At the end of the month I’ll read through all your entries and choose one winner; the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms. Good luck to everyone who enters; I’m excited to read your comments!
The important details (there aren’t too many):
-Comments must be under 200 words.
-The contest will begin on the first of each month and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month
-One winner will be chosen from all of the comments we receive.
As we stocked our web site and catalog full of new products for fall, once again I couldn’t help but notice how many of the medical uniforms were influenced by everyday fashions. Take a look at these two styles below and how similar they are to their designer counterparts.
The first two are vibrant colored solids that both feature the empire waist and the scoop neckline. And I don’t know about the designer look, but I can tell you that the
Jockey Scrub Top is incredibly soft!
Designer Style: Scrub Style: Po Scoop Neck
Jockey Sweetheart Empire Waist Top
Neck Scrub Top
The second pair includes two tunic style tops that feature can’t-miss prints in eye catching color combos. The tunic style is flattering on almost everyone, which explains why it’s coming back for everyday wear and making its appearance on designer nursing scrubs.
Designer Style: Scrub Style: Tunic Top by BCBG
Metropolitan Top by Koi
So what trends have you seen showing up on the latest medical uniforms?
The latest
e-zine is out and this issue has a lot to offer. We picked the best of the best from our fall medical uniforms and are offering you our recommendations for fashion-forward nursing scrubs, must-have basics and our best uniform buys for the budget minded. In addition to all that is my favorite part of the
e-zine: a special shipping offer that you won’t want to miss. So if you didn’t get this issue in your inbox, make sure to check it out
here. Feel like something is missing? Let me know what you would like to see in the next issue of Lydia’s E-zine.
Speak your mind and win a spot as guest editor at Lydia’s Uniforms. If you win you get a
$50 gift certificate to spend on new medical uniforms and your winning entry will be featured on our blog! Each month there will be a different topic, so feel free to enter every month to increase your chances of winning. We’re running the contest wherever you connect with Lydia’s, whether it’s our blog, MySpace or Facebook.
This month I want you to
leave a comment about your pet peeves. We all have them, so what are yours? Leave a comment and tell me about those little things that get on your nerves when you’re at work, whether it’s a policy, a co-worker or a patient. Go ahead and take this opportunity to vent! After you submit your entry, check out the rest of the comments to find out if anyone else shares your pet peeve. At the end of the month I’ll read through all your entries and choose one winner; the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms. Good luck to everyone who enters!
The important details (there aren’t too many):
-Comments must be under 200 words.
-The contest will begin on the first of each month and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month
-One winner will be chosen from all of the comments we receive.
Happy Friday everyone. Just a quick reminder to check out our newest contest. We're giving away a free medical uniform and you have just over a week to enter. Interested? Submit your entry
here.
Now here's the news from the week:
Healthcare Professionals in the News:
Health News:
Blog Posts:
Through our
Nurses in Action page we’ve received some
awesome submissions to the blog. Your stories have touched us, made us laugh and even helped us to understand the everyday struggles and rewards that come with being a nurse.
Because your submissions have been so interesting this far I’m excited to read even more of what you have to say and I’ve decided to give you some incentive: Today is day one of the new Fall Photo Contest, featured on our
Nurses in Action page. In addition to your stories, submit your photos and you could
win a new medical uniform from Lydia’s.
Here’s how it works:
Visit our Nurses in Action page and submit a photo of yourself hard at work (show us what it takes to be a nurse!). Make sure to include a story or short explanation with your photo. Entries will show up on the blog as they’re posted, so stop by from time to time to check out the competition. On August 11th we’ll choose one winner and announce it on the blog. I’m excited to see all of your photos so hurry up and
enter soon!
We wanted to give you a sneak peek at some new fall scrubs, so earlier this week we added the latest designer medical scrubs to
www.LydiasUniforms.com. I love these new uniforms and it looks like you do too because they’ve immediately become popular on the site. Two of the pieces have been best sellers and with their unique styles I can tell why.
The
Delia Tee has a layered look and features a funky zebra print. It comes in two great color combos. The one below is in steel/pink.
The
Zoe Tee is a thermal knit that’s great for layering and the sleeves have thumb guards (really cute and functional!) which make it easy to slip into a coat, gloves or even another layer.
Besides being really youthful and stylish, both these tops are very comfy (I wouldn’t mind wearing them to work!). If you like these styles make sure to check out
all the new medical uniforms by Koi. In addition to these tees I love the brightly colored print tops. Which new item is your fave? Leave a comment
here.
Uniform designers are always finding new ways to add fashionable elements to basic scrubs, while still maintaining the signature look of a medical uniform. Some of my favorite medical
scrubs are the basic tops that have subtle details which make them stand out. While checking out our newest products, I noticed a few great pieces that fell into this category. For example, this
top by Cherokee ---->
is a basic solid that comes in a classic Ceil Blue, but it also has a fun neckline which is highlighted by the contrasting navy trim. Another
example is this
crossover top by Baby Phat. ---->
Although the look is simple overall, the scrub top has stylish tone on tone stitching and a feminine fit (thanks to the elastic on the back of the waist), which make it a bit different. Plus you can buy it in white and keep up the classic style or you can make a statement and get it in fuchsia! Both of these tops are dress code appropriate, but they’re still not your average scrubs. What do you think about these new basics with a twist?
Have something to say? Leave a comment
here.
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