Showing posts with label shop it. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shop it. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Oh, Shop It: Support the Judson Center at Shop for a Cause



This Wednesday is a perfect day to pick up that sundress or fun skirt you have been eyeing since the spring/summer collections have hit the stores. Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with the Judson Center for a day full of shopping for a wonderful cause, and an evening of cocktails.

From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., stop into Saks Fifth Avenue and 10% of your purchases will go to support the Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home, Oakland County’s only respite home for children with disabilities. Once you’ve shopped until you (almost) drop, join Judson Center representatives from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for complimentary light bites and refreshments.

Here’s a little background about the Judson Center, if you don’t already know. Lahser is part of the Judson Center, and it’s the only respite home in Oakland County that provides relief for families who struggle to take care of children with disabilities. Due to cuts in state aid for mental health, this home is in danger of closing in September. Many families who rely on this help have either received a reduced number of days or are no longer able to utilize their services.


If you cannot attend the event, but wish to make a donation, please send to the Development Judson Center at 4410 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073, or make a payment online. Saks Fifth Avenue is located at 2901 W Big Beaver Rd., in Troy.

See you there!

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Oh, Shop It: Lawrence Hunt Creates a Functional and Fashionable Dress Shirt


Inspired by the game shirts by Major League Baseball, Jeff Schattner, a CPA from Royal Oak, wanted to create a professional dress shirt that is professional, lightweight and would feel great throughout the day. Lawrence Hunt established in 2014 and has exceeded its Kickstarter goal of $15,000 to begin manufacturing the shirts.

The shirts blends 100% cotton with moisture-wicking athletic-wear for the underarm area that is 100% polyester and uses Body Care and Quick Dry function technology to keep the body comfortable by absorbing moisture and perspiration from the skin and transporting it quickly through the fabric for fast evaporation.

“I wanted something that had the classic crisp look of a dress shirt, but also had the lightweight, breathable feel you would find in a jersey or dry fit material,” explains Schattner.

The shirts are manufactured at Michigan Fashion Proto in Lansing, and are available for sale at The Runway Lansing (where Lawrence Hunt also has office space). The five styles of dress shirts also are available online at www.lawrencehunt.co, and retail from $110 to $120. Future plans include a line of women’s professional wear along with additional offerings for men.

For more information, visit www.lawrencehunt.co. The Runway is located in Knapp's Centre at 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100 in Lansing.