Ask Liza

Monday, November 2, 2009 by Liza Ollila

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!

Introducing New Cherokee Scrubs at Lydia's

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 by Liza Ollila
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.

September's Contest Winner is...

Saturday, October 10, 2009 by Liza Ollila

My congratulations to Joelle, the $50 gift certificate winner in September's Editor @ Large Contest. Joelle has been a nurse for three years and currently works at a Pediatric Emergency Room in Long Island. She says that Urbane scrubs are her favorite becaue they are, "cute, fashionable and comfortable."

For September's contest, I asked you to leave a comment about the strangest complaint/reason for visit that you've ever received from a patient. Here's Joelle's winning comment:

A mom comes into the ER frantic. "My child needs to see a doctor quickly!" As the triage nurse I ask, "What’s the problem?" The mom says "My daughter has a bump on her arm its really itchy and red, she won't stop scratching at it! I called the pediatrician and he said to come to the ER." I say to the little girl, "Let me take a look, sweetie." When she lifts up her sleeve there is a small mosquito bite on her arm! You can't make these things up!

Congrats again Joelle! And to the rest of you, there are more chances to win every month. Just click here to enter October's Editor @ Large contest and you might be our next $50 gift certificate winner.

 

Cherokee Super Store

Thursday, September 17, 2009 by Liza Ollila
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.

Caring and Compassion

Thursday, August 13, 2009 by Nurses in Action
I decided to join the medical field when my son was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last year. I started out by researching and became interested in helping people with illnesses. I became a volunteer at our local hospital, enjoy helping people, and have been taking classes ever since. I am very excited about starting work and will be starting my clinicals shortly. The scrubs that you sell are a very good price and have lots of fashion to them!

Name: Kim Carson
Email: tkcars@msn.com
City: Gilbert
State: AZ

Designer Style to Scrub Style

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by Liza Ollila
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?

Don't Miss Lydia's E-Zine

Sunday, August 2, 2009 by Liza Ollila
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.

We Picked Our Fall Faves, Now What Are Yours?

Friday, July 31, 2009 by Liza Ollila
When new products come in we love to go through everything and pick out our favorites. It’s always hard to choose because there are so many different fashions, comfy materials and professional looking basics. For today’s post I had everyone on the web team narrow it down to one (or two) of their favorites so I could share our top picks with you. Here’s what we chose:

Nicole: I love the new Jockey series because of the comfort factor and the 6 fresh fall colors that they are available in.

Liza: The Cherokee Touch Flower Patch top is one of my favorites. This collection is so soft and I love how the floral print is really modern and different.

Leesa: My picks are the new Medgear basics. I love the eggplant/teal combo and these designer knockoff pieces are only $9.99 each.



Melissa: I like anything from the Cherokee Touch line.  I wore the Contrast Neck Top in azalea/black for the photo shoot.  It was so soft and extremely comfortable!

Amanda: I like the Landau Mock Wrap Top and Cargo Pocket Pant because of the silkscreen design on them.  It adds a little something extra to the solid colors without having to be a full-blown print – plus the drawstring on the mock wrap is nice because it is functional, and can be used to make the top fit better.  

Rachel: I like the new Exclusive prints by Dickies. I’m always excited when our merchandising team works to offer items that are only available at Lydia’s. These Dickies scrubs are beyond cute! The colors are modern, and so are the prints, and I think that they’ll really add a lot to a work wardrobe.

Lindsey: I’m really liking the new LA Rose prints like the Serendipity Contrast Tie Bottom Top. I love the retro, funky print and it does not look like a scrub top at all!



So now that we’ve shared our top picks for fall, tell us what you think! Do you love these looks as much as we do? If not, which scrubs are at the top of your list this season? Leave a comment here.


Just In- New Fashion-Forward Styles from Koi

Thursday, July 16, 2009 by Liza Ollila
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.


Basics with a Twist

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 by Liza Ollila
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.

$50 Gift Certificate Winner

Thursday, July 2, 2009 by Liza Ollila
My congrats go out to Stacey, a Neuroscience Nurse, who is the latest winner of our Editor @ Large contest. She’ll be receiving a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms that she can use to buy stylish new medical scrubs. Here is Stacey’s winning comment:

Nursing was simply a calling for me. At the age of twenty-four, I suffered a herniated disk while at work. I endured nine months of debilitating pain. At the time, I was a young wife and mother to a 2 1/2 year old beautiful daughter. This was to be the happiest time of my life. But the pain I experienced was so severe that I considered ending my life. Then, finally with the benefit of an excellent neurosurgeon my pain was relieved. The nurses that cared for me post-operatively renewed my faith that I could go on and accomplish anything that I set my mind to, which at the time included walking. Finally free from my pain, I decided to become a nurse. I understood the pain that my patients would experience. I am now a Neuroscience Nurse. I see patients with injuries so much worse than what I suffered. I am able to inspire them and give them hope for a life that is worth fighting for, by my example. Being a part of someone’s recovery is a gift that truly never stops.


If you didn’t win this month, stay tuned; next month’s Editor @ Large contest will begin later today. 

Nursing in the News

Friday, June 26, 2009 by Liza Ollila

Happy Friday everyone. Shopping for new medical scrubs this weekend? Checkout our stylish Baby Phat nursing scrubs, they’re currently all marked down 15%.

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.

Our Print Top Winner is...

Thursday, June 18, 2009 by Liza Ollila
Thanks for submitting your product reviews as part of our Print Top Giveaway. I received lots of great entries, but of course I could only choose one as our winner. The comment I chose was from Rebecca who reviewed a favorite medical uniform top by Cherokee. Here’s Rebecca’s review: My favorite print scrub top is "Bright Flight" by Cherokee Studio B. This top is made of a nice lightweight fabric and fits form fitting with the perfect amount of move room. I work in a nursing home where the temp is always ambient for the residents which means hot for us and this great top keeps me cool, not to mention stylish and feminine.

Like this top? You can get it right now during our Cherokee Super Sale for 20% off the reuglar price!

As our winner, Rebecca will receive a brand new scrub top (her choice) and she’ll have a stylish new addition to her medical uniforms. Congrats Rebecca!

P.S. Don’t forget that there’s still time to enter this month’s Editor @ Large contest. Get your comment in soon and you could win free scrubs!


Nursing in the News AND 2 Chances to Win Scrubs

Friday, June 12, 2009 by Liza Ollila
Happy Friday everyone. Did you know that we have two contests going on right now, a.k.a. two chances to win stylish medical scrubs? Our first contest rewards you for leaving reviews of your favorite products. For more details click here, or to enter right now, just leave a review of your favorite print top at Lydia’s Uniforms. This contest ends Tuesday so get your review in soon! The second contest is our monthly Editor @ Large Contest. This month I asked you to tell me why you decided to work in healthcare and so far I’ve received some great responses. If you haven’t entered yet you can do so here.

Lastly, I want to spread the word that our popular $3 shipping sale has been extended until Tuesday. If you need to buy medical scrubs, do it now and save!

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.

Enter to Win a Stylish New Scrub Top

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 by Liza Ollila

I love when you take the time to rate products on our site. It’s great to hear your thoughts on our medical uniforms and your reviews are also extremely helpful to other customers. This week, I want to reward you for taking the time to share your input. From now until next Tuesday, leave a review of your favorite print top and you’ll be entered to win a brand new print top (your choice), on us.  Tell me about the top’s sizing, comfort, style or whatever it is you love about it. I’ll announce the winner next week on the blog. Good luck!


Maternity Scrubs Available at Lydia's

Monday, June 8, 2009 by Liza Ollila


Did you know that Lydia’s has an awesome selection of maternity scrubs? We have Barco medical uniforms, Grey’s Anatomy Uniforms, Landau scrubs and Cherokee scrubs all made just for expecting mothers. And fortunately, none of these scrubs skimp on style and there’s an awesome selection of colors and prints to choose from. A popular pick is the Grey’s Anatomy uniform which is comfy and fashionable. Check out this top here or browse our entire selection.

Do you already own a great pair of maternity scrubs from Lydia’s? If so, leave a review and help our other mothers-to-be decide which maternity medical uniform is the best buy.

Have something to say? Leave a comment here.

Plus Size Scrubs for Summer are Here

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 by Liza Ollila

If you're looking for scrubs in extended sizes, our Plus Size Scrub Shop is the place to be. With all our new summer items in stock you'll definitely be able to find the perfect pair of medical scrubs. We have over 300 items available, so whatever style or size you're searching for, we're bound to have something for you.

One look that I love is a cute print top paired with a coordinating pant. Cherokee Flexibles offers lots of great tops that can make this look work. Plus these medical scrubs are flattering, comfy and, of course, fashionable. Check out how stylish Melissa looks in this Dotted Dot Dot scrub top with matching chocolate colored pants.

So take a minute to browse all the new and classic styles in our Plus Size scrub shop here. Which look is your favorite for summer and why?

Leave a comment here.

Watch Our Newest Video Featuring Scrubs for Summer

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Liza Ollila
To share my excitement about the new summer catalog, I’ve made a short video that spotlights some of the top scrub styles for summer. Take a look and let me know what your favorites are. Do the fashion-forward, designer nursing scrubs make your list or do you prefer basic, affordable women’s uniforms?



If you would like to buy medical uniforms from this video, visit us here at Lydia’s Uniforms and shop all our scrubs for Summer 2009

Nursing in the News

Friday, May 15, 2009 by Liza Ollila

Happy Friday everyone.  It's been a busy week here at Lydia's Uniforms. Between our Nurses Week Celebration and a new catalog release, we've had lots to do! In my opinion, the Nurses Week Celebration went really well; I had a great time giving away gift certificates everyday and it was fun to read all your comments. I'm also a huge fan of the new summer catalog. It's filled with stylish, functional and affordable scrubs and like I said in yesterday's post, there is something for everyone. If you haven't already seen the latest summer styles, make sure to check them out. We have over 125 new pieces, from nursing scrubs to lab coats and more. You can view them all here.

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.

Lydia’s Staff Pick their Favorite Styles for Summer

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 by Liza Ollila
I have good news! Our summer catalog has arrived. Check your mailbox or head to our website and browse the latest medical uniforms. We have new scrubs from all your favorite brands, including a few collections that I’m really excited about! The looks this summer are perfect warm weather styles and there’s a little something for everyone. The Landau Bioshield Collection is perfect for the practical medical professional, Studio B by Cherokee is exactly what the trendy worker is looking for and new tops from Dickies are all about summery prints.  Plus there are tons of basics and plenty of affordable options.

So what looks are getting all the buzz here in the office at Lydia’s? Well I asked the stylish ladies in the web department and here are our summer scrub picks:

Rachel said, “I’m so happy to see our model Erica wearing the royal/meadow soil release twill by Lydia’s (pictured top row, left). That color combo is super cute, and I’m glad an old favorite came back for summer fun.”

Amanda's pick is the Cherokee Body Scrubs collection because, "Stretch scrubs are always comfortable, and I really like the style of the print mock tops, with the tie in front, it’s definitely a different, but good look" (pictured top row, middle).

Nicole loves the Landau Contrast Baby Doll Tops (pictured top row, right) and matching Knit Waist Pull-On pants. She thinks they’re, “all very modern and cute”.

Lindsey picked the Mia Top (pictured bottom row, left) and she likes all five prints that it comes in, especially how they’re nature themed.

Leesa said, “It’s fun to see trends translated into fresh uniform styles,” referring to the crochet accents on the Maile Top (pictured bottom row, middle).
 
And I personally think the Contrast Medallion Top (pictured bottom row, right) is a winner. It combines professionalism and style, plus it comes in over 10 colors and a few really cute prints.

Now that we’ve shared our favorites with you, it’s your turn. What’s your pick for the hottest new item this summer? View all our new products here and leave a comment telling us which one is your fave.