Sunday, December 30, 2012

Love, Hope, and Paying it Forward


With 2012 almost done, we take a deep sigh of relief as we leave behind a year seemingly rife with disasters, tragic events, and suffering endured by so many folks. So many lives have been turned inside out by the devastation from Super Storm Sandy hurricane, and many more have been rocked to our core by the horror and heartbreak of the Sandy Hook school shooting that devastated so many innocent lives and families.

We're all pained with these tragedies, but our spirits are uplifted by the heroic and courageous actions of those selfless people who spring into action even in the face of danger to help and aid those in need. Our hearts are also warmed when we see even more people mobilize to help the stricken provide any needed rescue assistance, donating food and blankets, volunteering with time, labor, provide shelter, medical help, as well as financial help to salvage and rebuild what was destroyed or damaged. These efforts save lives, rebuild homes, bring solace, and restore hope to those who need it.

So with the new year about to begin, we would like to start the year off in the most positive way possible. We at Berry Styles want to put smiles on little faces and fill their parents' and care givers' hearts with joy, warmth and hope with big thank yous from us. So we've decided to make our mission for 2013 a mission of love, hope and paying it forward.


It's simple really, spreading love, a little something to remember that doing good still exists in this world, making it a better place. We all need a little reminder that we do care for each other simply because we are all human beings with hearts, feelings, and emotions, living in a world full of machines, recordings and electronic buttons all around us.
That's when your role comes in. We need your help in letting us know who is that special someone you know that may be in need, or maybe not in need but makes you happy and you want to draw a smile on their face in return. It also could be someone who takes care of people around them all the time, and now it's time to give a little pat on on the back and say "Thank you". Those are just examples of many people in our lives that deserve a surprise package of kindness.

To suggest someone to be considered for receiving a surprise package, send us an email to giving@berrystyles.com with the following information:
The full name of the person, and the names of the kids (if possible).
The kids ages, & their possible shoe sizes (including their mother or caregiver shoe size)
The complete shipping address.
Please note that we will make every effort to give away as many packages of kindness as possible, but due to the number of requests we receive, we may not be able to cover them all this time. However, we will be keeping the lists to go over them in our coming surprise package of kindness events throughout the year.

Packages will start going out the first week of January 2013.
Happy New Year!

--Razanne

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Announcement for Livie and Luca Petal Lovers


Livie and Luca Petal Lovers,
As you may have known by now, we will be receiving in our warehouse the "first shipment" of Livie and Luca 2013 styles that includes the Petals, by end of January. We will open it for pre-order on Jan 18th. Petal will be available in all colors: patent yellow, patent turquoise, patent pink, & patent green.


P.S. Livie and Luca has set their prices for 2013 to be $54 (sizes 4-9), $54 (sizes 10-13), and $59 (sizes 1-4 Youth). At Berry Styles you will get it at an additional 5% off for pre-order, Free shipping, and earn another 5% cash back in Berry Bucks to be used on your next order (total of 10% in savings plus free shipping).


Please give us an idea on the sizes you will be looking for, in order to be able to cover you all, if not within our first shipment, within the next. Go to our Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/berrystyles , and POST the SIZE(s) and possible COLOR(s) you're interested in, in the comments. And if you have yet to LIKE our fan page, do so now in order to ensure getting the announcement in your news feed when they're in stock.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

What's happening on facebook?

When people think of social media these days, one of the first names that pop up is facebook, the wildly popular site that connects people from all over the world.

That's why Berry Styles has been active in the social media sphere for a long time, fostering relationships with customers, learning about their interests, concerns, and wants.

Our close knit community also regularly shares ideas and advice, as well as some of the best one-off and exclusive deals that are made available only on Facebook!

We also share in the fun by occasionally running contests to share pictures of our kids, give away gift certificates, BerryBucks loyalty points, as well as products from brands such as Pediped, Livie & Luca, Geox, and more.

So join us! We're inviting you to join our community of facebook fans by liking our page on facebook here.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

You can score the Deal of the Day!


Who doesn't like to save big? Who doesn't love an awesome deal?

You'll get the chance to score big at BerryStyles.com every day!
Special deals popup daily on the BerryStyles Deal of the Day page giving you the chance to snag a fantastic deal with savings of up to 75% on the best brands and the coolest styles.

But you have to be quick to grab the Deal of the Day early before your preferred color/size sells out, since great deals on limited quantity items mean they will quickly disappear.

Happy Shopping!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Choosing the correct size shoes for your kids

When it comes to kids' footwear needs, one thing we can count on is their constantly changing feet, and the younger the kids age, the faster their feet grow and change in shape and size.
Some kids start off with chubby or wide feet at an early age, while some others have narrow feet from the beginning, but as they grow during their early years, their feet grow longer and stretch out more.


Stages
  •  For infants age 0-6 months old, their feet are usually chubby and only suitable to flexible or soft soled shoes. Best suited at this age are decorative shoes or those worn for warmth. Most have no provisions for walking or surface grip. Brands such as Pediped Originals, Bobux, Baby Bella Maya are some of the recommended styles.
  • For babies age 6-12 months old, their feet are still chubby but at this stage they start to are stand up or attempt to prop themselves up and roam around their home. At this stage, the ideal shoes would be soft and smooth soled shoes. Most of these shoes make ideal indoor trainers with comfort in mind. Brands such as Pediped Originals, Bobux, and Smaller are among the premier choices.
  • For the youth group at age 8-12 years old, their feet grow in fits and spurts but generally at a slower pace than before. They can wear shoes in the kids shoes ranges, and some can even find footwear in the adult size ranges. For this age group, brands such as Morgan & Milo, Lelli Kelli, Chooze. Geox, L'Amour, Josmo, Tsukihoshi, Umi, Primigi, Modit, Converse, etc. are among the offerings to consider.



How do I go about to find the right shoe size for my child?

To start off, have your kid stand on a paper on a hard surface and mark from the back of the heel to the longest toe. Then take the measurement with a ruler or measuring tape and write it down along with the date of your measurement.

With this measurement in hand, you can begin shopping for the shoes you're interested in and compare with the size measurements we have posted online.

We go to great lengths to make sure you have all the information you need to select the right shoe size for your child. Sometimes, certain styles from different manufacturers can run either big or small for their quoted sizes. That's why we measure the inside footbed (insole) of every style/size we offer and post the measurements in an easy to read size chart in the product detail page for each item we offer. All you need to do is measure the bottom of your child's foot while he/she is standing, then make your size selection accordingly taking into account some comfort and growing room. 

 
How do I know if my child's shoe has enough growing room?
The recommended toe room allows 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch between the longest toe and the end of the shoe. Also, about 1/8 inch of growth room is usually already incorporated into the manufacturing of children's shoes to ensure there is built-in space for growth.

Therefore, we recommend that you look for shoes that have measure whatever your child's foot measurement was plus a 1/4" to 3/8" extra to account for comfort and growing room.

How do I know if my child's shoes are wide enough?
You should be able to pinch just a little of the upper material. If the shoe feels too tight and is not available in a wider width, a half size larger is recommended. Most kids styles are designed to accommodate medium to wide feet unless otherwise noted on the product description.


If you're still unsure about which size to select for proper fit, you can call us at (310) 408-7090 (Mon-Fri 9-6PM PST) for one-on-one assistance and answer any questions you have to help you make the right choices for your needs.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Introducing the BerryBucks Loyalty Program

What is the BerryBucks loyalty program?
Do you like saving money? Who doesn't, right?

The BerryBucks Loyalty Points program is our way of showing you our appreciation for choosing BerryStyles.com for your purchases.

When you signup for a free account on BerryStyles.com, you're automatically enrolled into our BerryBucks loyalty points program, and can start earning 5% back on all orders you complete on BerryStyles.com.

When you're ready to make another purchase, just login to your account on BerryStyles.com to view the Loyalty Points available to you. You can also view and apply the savings available to you during checkout.

Just make sure you're signed in to your account to earn and use your BerryBucks loyalty points. Purchases made with guest checkout or logged in to another account do not earn BerryBucks and cannot be retroactively transferred or applied.

For additional information and updates on BerryBucks, click here.