Last week Lydia’s Uniforms set up a booth at a local nursing conference here in Grand Rapids, MI. Rachel and I snuck out of the office to check it out and the conference seemed to be a huge success (and the Lydia’s booth looked great!). Kristen, a Lydia’s employee who attended the conference, shares her experience:
Lydia’s Uniforms was proud to support and be a part of the Celebrate Nurses Conference on March 4, 2009, held at Grand Rapids Community College. It was a great day for West Michigan nurses to get together, attend free CEU courses and enjoy a day of pampering provided by local businesses. It was a fun atmosphere as I watched everyone walk around to get free manicures, massages and mini-makeovers while listening to see if their name would be called for the many door prizes throughout the day. Lydia’s gave away two gift certificates and it was a thrill to have both of the winners come back to tell us how excited they were to go shopping! Rebecca and I were there to hand out Lydia’s new spring catalogs and show off the latest stylish medical scrubs by Cherokee, Koi, Urbane and many others. The big hit this year was the Ultimate Nursing Bag, by Nursemates in a bright and colorful Beach Stripe. I got to talk to nurses and get some great feedback about their favorite scrubs and shoes and help them find some new styles to brighten up their medical uniforms for spring. -Kristen
Francisco, Kristen and Rebecca
Kristen and Rebecca
Kristen and Rebecca dutifully stayed behind the booth all day, while Rachel and I helped ourselves to the complimentary donuts and played with the idea of getting massages. We didn’t tell anyone that we weren’t actually nurses. Sshhh…
A few months back I wrote a post about how easy it can be to buy medical scrubs for an office or group at Lydia’s Uniforms. Since then, we’ve been busy adding more features to make it even simpler! So let me tell you about what’s been happening and how it’s going to help your group buy medical uniforms.
We still have the all the things I told you about in my previous post: knowledgeable customer service reps, custom embroidery (with the set-up fee waived for orders over $495), group discounts and custom e-stores (think personalized login, scrubs that your company chooses and even products displayed in your colors with your logo). <-- Visit my last post on group orders for even more details about any of these things.
Now here’s what’s new:
We’ve decreased the minimum order size for group discounts and the discounts are available all day every day! Get your group to order just $200 worth of medical scrubs and you’ll receive $25 off. Have an order of $350? That means $50 off. And an order of $500 or more means you’ll get $75 off! I know it wouldn’t take much for a group of my friends to spend $200-$500 on work clothes and I bet that’s the case for you as well.
Lydia’s has also added a payroll deduction feature. After a quick set up, your company can make shopping easy for employees by deducting their medical uniform purchases right from their paychecks. Employees can buy scrubs without a hassle and the result is a staff that looks professional and put together. Everybody wins!
And as always we have tons of scrubs that are great for groups. Whether you’re looking for stylish uniforms, men’s nursing scrubs or just affordable uniforms that will fit your budget there’s something for everyone. Need a recommendation? Call us at 1.800.293.7721, email us,live chat or even leave a comment and we’ll be happy to help. Or if you want my personal recommendation, click here.
Now stop reading this, go get your group together and save some money on your scrub uniforms!
Or if you have something to say, leave a comment here.
March 17th is the best day of the year to add a little luck to your wardrobe with a St Patrick’s Day theme. Whether it’s with colors, prints or accessories you can find a stylish way to incorporate it into your medical uniform.
Green is my personal favorite color, so each year I use the holiday as an excuse to buy something new in that color. Just in case you do the same, I thought I would make it a bit easier for you by providing links to some stylish and affordable green nursing scrubs from Lydia's Uniforms. Check them out below.
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for winter to be over and for spring to begin. I’ve had enough cold, snow and ice for one year and can’t wait to get back outside; and of course it will be nice to unpack my warm weather clothing once again and even buy a few new items to update my spring/summer wardrobe for 2009.
I think you’ll be excited to see the new medical scrubs because they have lots to offer in terms of comfort and fashion. Prints are a popular in new scrubs for spring and there are some to suit everyone’s taste. We’ve also got a new scrub top from Cherokee Flexibles and I have a feeling that it’s going to be a top seller this season.
So take a minute to shop our new medical uniforms and see what you think about them. When you’re done, leave a comment and let us know your thoughts. Did you find the perfect addition to your spring work wardrobe? If so, what was it?
If you’re responsible for buying medical scrubs for your office, or if you want to get a group of co-workers and friends together to place your order, Lydia’s Uniforms has some options to make the job a little bit easier for you. We don’t want you to get stressed out about something as simple as buying scrubs so we’ve done everything we can to make the process as effortless as possible.
So here’s how it works: When ordering for a large office or group you’ll be speaking with someone from our team of Customer Service Representatives who will handle your order. All of our Customer Service Reps have tons of knowledge about our products and the group ordering process so they'll be very helpful and able to answer any of your questions. If you would like a custom logo embroidered onto your medical coats and apparel scrubs they’ll help you arrange that and Lydia’s will even waive the $95 set-up fee if you’re placing an order of $495 or more. I personally think logos are a great addition to a lab coat or scrub top, but some people prefer their uniform without; it’s all up to you whether you want one or not! Plus, if you’re placing an order over $500 we do offer group discounts so you’ll be able to save a little money when you order for everyone at once. If you want to order discount medical uniforms for everyone in the office it will be easy to arrange or if everyone will be picking out their own stylish medical scrubs that’s not a problem either. So in short, Lydia's will make the process simple and save you some money in the process, which sounds good to me and hopefully to you as well.
Another awesome feature that we have for large groups is that we can create a custom e-store for you. We’ll fill the store with the scrubs that you choose, in your colors. Just by logging in you’ll have access to a store that’s customized to your employees’ specific needs.
So if you’re responsible for all the ordering at your office, let us help you out a bit. If the custom e-store sounds like a good plan to you click here to sign-up! Otherwise the best way to get started with your order is by calling 1.800.293.7721. You’ll talk to a Lydia’s employee who can answer all your questions and in the future ordering for your group will be a breeze.
Happy Friday everyone. With only 8 days left in the month, time is running out to enter January’s Editor @ Large Contest. It only takes a minute to leave a comment and tell me about the colors of your dress code and that’s all you have to do to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms. Click here to enter now. The end of the month also means that Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. We’re celebrating by offering you 20% off on all of our Valentine’s Day prints. This sale will last ‘til Monday so get your heartwarming nursing scrubs soon!
I’m all about finding good deals. Whether it’s clothing, dining or any other purchase I get excited to find something I love at an awesome price. If you’re like me, today’s post is for you; it’s all about finding the best deals on medical clothing uniforms here at Lydia’s. From scrubs coupons to contests there are all sorts of ways you can save a dollar or two. Here are my tips for buying scrubs on a budget at Lydia’s Uniforms:
Read the blog and enter our contests! What better way to save money on scrubs than by winning them?! Each month we hold a contest on the blog and the winner receives a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s. You can enter every month so your odds of winning aren’t bad (Enter now!). And that’s not the only reason to read the blog; we also offer other chances to win uniforms with more contests and I try to keep you informed about the latest sales and deals.
Sign up for our e-mail list and you’ll save tons of money. Just for signing up you’ll receive a coupon for 20% off and after that we’ll frequently send you free shipping offers, scrubs coupons, info on our latest sales and more. The best part is you can choose what kind of e-mails you want to receive from Lydia’s so you’ll only receive messages that are valuable to you. If you only want e-mails that contain coupons that’s fine or if you just want to be informed about contests that’s not a problem either. Sign up for the e-mails that are important to you and you’ll be able to save a little cash when you buy medical uniforms.
Add Lydia’s as a friend on MySpace or Facebook or Twitter. Every Wednesday I post a deal of the week on these sites and they’re also another place when you can enter our monthly contest.
Visit our Bargain Outlet to find a variety of affordable nursing scrubs. This section of our site has over 150 products, so it’s hard not to find something that’s your style. The Bargain Outlet section is great because you can search by size (it’s got everything from XS scrubs to plus size medical uniforms), style, price or brand to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Use the advanced search feature at LydiasUniforms.com to search by price. If you’re budget is under 10, search for all items under $9.99 and see what’s available to you. It’s like searching for a deal on the sales rack, except we do the hard work for you!
Next time you’re shopping for scrubs on a budget follow these tips and see what happens. I hope that they help all of you find the uniforms you’re looking for at prices that you can afford. Leave a comment and let me know if you saved any money at Lydia’s and if you have your own budget shopping tips leave a comment and share them with all my readers.
Happy Friday everyone! Just a quick reminder that our Overstock Sale is in session now so don’t miss your chance to get affordable women’s uniforms and stylish medical scrubs at amazing prices.
Happy Friday everyone. To end the week I want to share a short video with you, it features nursing scrubs and medical uniforms for different body types. If you’ve been looking for a medical uniform that’s the perfect fit, whether you’re tall, petite or curvaceous, take a look at this video for a few ideas and inspiration.
And don’t forget to catch up on the news from the week:
Last week I received an e-mail from my mom inquiring about what I wanted for Christmas. After thinking about it for a week I realized that I have no idea.
If you’re in the same boat, I have one suggestion: make a wishlist, pass it on. Visit your favorite web sites, places where you normally purchase all the things you want and need and make wishlists on them. Share them with anyone who wants to know what you would like for Christmas. At Lydia’s, making a wishlist is simple. If you see a pair of hospital scrubs or a lab coat that you like, simply click on the Add Wishlist button (see picture below). Once your wishlist is complete you can e-mail it to anyone who might be wondering what you would like for Christmas. This is the perfect chance to score a pair of the designer nursing scrubs you’ve been eyeing, so go ahead and make your list.
If your wishlist is already made, but you’re still looking for gifts for others, don’t forget that we now offer gift certificates at Lydia’s Uniforms. They’re perfect for co-workers or other friends or family members who wear medical scrubs.
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not a fan of winter. I don’t particularly like any time of the year when the weather drops below 60 degrees, so you can understand why it’s at the bottom of my list of favorite seasons. But regardless and as expected, winter comes each year anyway. So instead of suffering for months on end I do my best to make the most of it. I drink warm, delicious beverages like hot chocolate, cider and coffee. I curl up under blankets and read books and watch movies that I haven’t gotten around to. I’ve even been known to brave the snow and go ice skating (more painful than I expected) and sledding (more fun than I expected).
Another way to take the dreariness out of winter is by adding some colors or fun prints to your outfits, which is especially easy to do if your wardrobe partially consists of hospital scrubs or nursing uniforms. Below are a few cartoon print medical uniform tops that you can wear when you want to get a smile from your patients.
So what suggestions do you have for combating the winter blues? Are there fun outdoor activities that you participate in to make the winter months more exciting? Or are there other prints or scrubs that you like to wear because they always seem to add a little cheer even when it’s chilly outside? Share your ideas with me by leaving a comment here.
If you’re on the cutting edge of style when you’re off the job, there’s no reason you can’t have that same sense of high fashion at work. We’re here to help you with that; we recently added a new pair of designer medical scrubs to our collection and they’re all about high fashion. The stylish medical scrubs are by tokidoki for koi and they’re currently available for pre-sale at Lydia’s Uniforms.
What I personally love about the tokidoki brand is that it has an irresistible appeal. The prints are so fun, positive and adorable that it’s hard not to be drawn to them. In my opinion, those characteristics are what make the brand perfect for medical scrubs. What patient doesn’t want to be greeted by a professional in a pair of cheery scrubs? The other thing I adore about this medical uniform is that it’s filled with tiny details, see: So if you’re drawn to this print like I am, pre-order your limited-edition scrubs today! The orders have already started coming in for them, so don’t miss your chance to get yours.
P.S. November's Editor @ Large Contest is in session! Click here to enter, it only takes a minute. At the end of the month, one winner will be chosen to receive a $50 gift certificate to Lydia's!
Happy Friday everyone! I’ve decided that this weekend is a weekend for shopping. I personally am going to venture in the cold, rain and possibly even snow (yuck!) because I’m desperately in need of some new winter clothes. I have a feeling that boots are going to be must haves here in Michigan within the next day or two, so I better find some soon. You on the other hand can stay in and shop from the comfort of your home and this weekend is a great time to do it. If you’re searching for new stylish uniforms or designer nursing scrubs we have some awesome deals right now. We’re currently running a Designer Liquidation Sale, which features Katherine Heigl scrubs at their lowest prices ever, some as low as $8.99. This SoHo Contrast Print Scrub Top has always been one of my favorites and you can get it right now for only $12.99. If that’s not your style there are many more options including scrub tops, pants and medical coats. So go ahead, check it out.
P.S. Interested in a super-secret coupon code that you can use to save even more on your scrubs from Lydia’s? If so, then click here. And if you like what you see, sign up to receive Lydia’s e-mails and you’ll regularly find awesome deals like this one in your inbox.
Congratulations to Michelle; she’s the lucky winner of October’s Editor @ Large Contest! She will receive a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms, which she can use to purchase new stylish medical scrubs, a medical coat or whatever else she’s had her eye on at Lydia’s.
Here’s Michelle’s winning comment, which she posted on our MySpace profile:
My dress code style is fun and modern! Usually, I wear black pants, and then a fun, colorful top. My favorite is the white top, with black sides and pink circles that I got from you all! I also like to match the colors depending on the company that I am going to that day, since in my job, I get to travel. At work, we can wear whatever colors we want (except neon) so it's perfect for me! Also, jewelry is as minimal as possible. I love that everyday I get to go to work with a different color or style!!
I contacted Michelle about her win and she told me a little bit about herself and her job. Michelle is a phlebotomist who wears apparel scrubs 5-7 days a week, 8-9 hours a day (it’s a good thing they’re comfortable!). She works for The Community Blood Centers of South Florida, where volunteers come to donate blood, platelets or plasma to patients in surrounding hospitals. Michelle exclaimed that, “It is such a rewarding job, knowing that I am able to help save people every time I go into work!”
So congratulations again to Michelle! And for those of you who are still looking for your chance to score a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms, enter this month’s Editor @ Large Contesthere, and maybe next month you’ll be our winner.
I bet most of you accessorize your scrubs, although you might not think of it that way. The accessories probably don’t come in the form of pearl earrings, a silver necklace or an expensive watch. They’re more likely to be along the lines of a dependable stethoscope or a bag that you tote your belongings in on the way to and from work. These practical and functional pieces are what make your medical uniform complete.
Many of you might think of Lydia’s Uniforms as a place to get your scrubs and medical coats, but not as the store for all those other helpful accessories. If you fall into that category you should check out the medical supplies section of our web site. In this section of the site you can find a watch to match almost any nursing scrubs, the perfect work tote and adorable stethoscope covers that are great for the Pediatrician’s office. There is also a large selection of medical supplies including tools like stethoscopes and thermometers.
I know when I’m shopping online I love being able to get everything I’m looking for in one place. It saves on shipping and it’s just more convenient. So hopefully next time you’re shopping for your medical uniforms (including accessories and medical supplies), you’ll be able to get everything you need in one trip to Lydia's.
P.S. As a thanks for reading, the first three people to comment on this post will receive a free tote from Lydia's. So let's hear what you have to say!
Are there any men who wear medical scrubs reading today? If there are, today’s post is for you- a post entirely devoted to men’s nursing scrubs.
Now, it’s true that men’s nursing uniforms don’t come in as many styles and patterns as women’s. For some of you that’s fine, it’s actually perfect. Less variety means that when you buy medical scrubs it doesn’t require as much thought. When you’re pulling a pair out of your dresser in the morning you don’t really have to choose what to wear, they’re all fairly similar. But then there are those of you who love variety. You don’t want to look the same at work every day and you would like if your men’s nursing scrubs were a little bit different from all the other scrubs at work. So if you’re in the latter group I’ve got a few tips on how you can add a touch of style and personalization to your medical uniforms. And if you have additional tips, leave a comment.
One easy trick is to use layers and colors to accentuate your style. Back in August Rachel posted about a medical professional who wore contrasting color tees under his medical scrubs. We both loved this idea. Check out her post to see a picture of him wearing chocolate and lime green. It’s a color combination that you might not think of, but it looks great when you see it! If you want more subtle contrast try different shades of the same color, like a ceil blue scrub top with a navy tee underneath. Mix and match colors from your closet and you might discover that an unexpected combination of colors actually works well.
You can also play with colors without wearing layers. Why not wear a neutral shade of scrub pants like khaki with a maroon top? It’ll change up your look a bit, but you’ll still have a uniform style. Plus, mixing and matching means that you’ll multiply the number of looks you have.
A third way to add style is to personalize your look with embroidery. Embroidery is subtle, but it shows that you really care about your look. Add your name and an emblem that shows off your personality to your medical coat or scrub top and you’ll instantly have a one of a kind uniform.
So how do you wear your men’s nursing scrubs? Do you keep it simple or do you mix it up with colors, layers and personalized touches? If you have more ways to add style to men’s nursing scrubs, leave a comment and share it with our readers!
I’m happy to announce the winner of our Editor @ Large contest for September; the winner is Kim! She’ll be receiving a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms, which she can use to add even more style to her medical uniforms and apparel scrubs.
Everyone in the office enjoyed reading Kim’s submission about her one of a kind scrub style; we loved all her unique ideas. Here’s Kim’s winning submission:
“It is not as easy as one might think to find feminine, attractive, yet stylish scrubs; however, Lydia's makes it easier for the choosier woman. I look for tops with feminine flair and pants that match my body type. I often pair a small scarf in the fall and spring that can easily be worn all day to match. I take extra time to look for cute and unusual jewelry to coordinate the colors and tie it all together. My favorite way to personalize my scrubs is with embroidery, whether I put my name, or simple designs on pockets or pants leg or along seam lines. I get many comments daily on the way I make scrubs seem more interesting yet maintain professionalism.”
When contacting Kim about her win I asked a few questions and found out a little bit about what she does. Here’s what she had to say, “I am a wife and mother of two. I work full-time in the radiology profession at a private healthcare facility where I manage and operate the radiology department at our office of 11 doctors and 4 nurse practitioners. At our office each department wears a particular color each day (administrative, nursing, medical records, radiology, etc.). It is interesting to see the ideas we come up with to make our uniforms more individual and suited to individual tastes while staying within the dress code guidelines.”
Congratulations Kim. It sounds like between family and work you’re a very busy person, but we’re happy to hear that you still find time to add a little personalized style to your medical scrubs.
If you would like to be the next Editor @ Large for Lydia’s Uniforms, make sure to enter this month (do it now, before you forget!). All the details about October’s topic can be found here.
The colors of fall are here. I spent a few hours in my car driving yesterday and I saw one tree after another with yellows, oranges, browns and reds emerging from the branches; I realized that autumn is upon us. The rich colors of fall are perfect on the trees, but also perfect for apparel. All the clothing web sites I frequently visit are featuring these deep colors on their home pages and I think they have the right idea.
On September 16th I posted a blog about Halloween print scrubs. In that post I mentioned that a great alternative to print apparel scrubs are medical uniforms in fall colors. I didn’t give you any examples of what Lydia’s offers in those colors, so today I’m going to do that. Here are my picks for stylish scrubs in this season’s best colors.
It seems like a popular trend in workout wear is fabric that wicks moisture away from the body. I own a few tops like this and they really are perfect for exercising. The trend also seems to have caught on in the healthcare industry with many professionals wearing moisture wicking tees under their apparel scrubs- an understandable trend for a group of professionals who are known for constantly being on the go.
When I was checking out the new designer medical scrubs by Katherine Heigl I discovered that the Performance Collection is entirely made from moisture wicking fabric. They’ve got a jacket, scrubs and a long sleeve tee that are all designed specifically to keep you cool. I’m actually surprised that this is the first collection of nursing scrubs like this that I’ve seen.
So what do you think about this trend? Do you already own moisture wicking tops or bottoms as part of your medical uniforms and if so which brands or items do you like best? The brand I’m most familiar with in this category would be Under Armour. I know it’s extremely popular for exercise wear, but does anyone wear it for work? I’m interested to hear your thoughts, so leave a comment!
The new Performance Collection by Katherine Heigl inspired me to do a Designer Style to Scrub Style post showcasing how similar these designer medical scrubs are to designer workout wear. The great thing about these stylish uniforms is that they’re also just as flexible, comfortable and lightweight as your favorite workout wear.
Take a look at how similar these pieces are:
Designer Style: Nike Scrub Style: Katherine Modern Fit Jacket Heigl Zip Front Hoodie This jacket is perfect to wear at work or on your way to and from. The bright color is an awesome way to brighten up an outfit, but it’s also available in a black if you’re looking for a jacket you can wear with virtually any apparel scrubs. And seeing how it’s so similar to this Nike Jacket, nobody even has to know that it’s part of your medical uniform.
Designer Style: Bebe Scrub Style: Katherine ½ Zip Racerback Tank Heigl Zip Front Top This affordable nursing scrubs top borrows its basic elements of style from a trendy workout tank and transforms those elements into a functional and fashionable medical scrubs top.
Designer Style: Fit Scrub Style: Katherine Couture Rio Pants Heigl Yoga Scrub Pants These pants both offer a contrasting, colorful waist band, flare leg styling and extra comfort. The only difference is that one pair is for the gym and the other pair is for work.
So what do you think of this new Performance Collection from Katherine Heigl? Do you love all the athletic inspiration or do you prefer more traditional uniform scrubs. What are your thoughts?
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