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Two weeks ago I decided to step outside of my comfort level and accept an internship with Founder and Creative Director of WRITTEN Apparel, Emily Carlson. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I accepted the challenge…as the famous saying goes, “What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger”. No, Kelly Clarkson was not the first...

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The pencil skirt has undoubtedly been deemed a professional woman’s wardrobe staple and there is no denying that. In fact, we pride ourselves on the fact that a WRITTEN pencil skirt rivals even the finest tailored power suit in the boardroom. On the flip side of this, however, I know that the WRITTEN Woman is looking for a wardrobe she...

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Spring is here and that means many great things are soon to come, but any Midwesterner knows that not all things Spring brings are so great. I don’t know about you, but allergies come to mind for me. Every year around this time I suffer from itchy, watery eyes, severe sneezing, and nasal congestion. And my first reaction to any...

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While many of you were probably out enjoying green beer and partaking in other St. Patty’s day festivities, I was home suffering from a cold, which is quite uncommon for myself as I don’t get sick too often. With a busy week ahead of me, I knew the weekend was my only shot to nip this cold in the bud.

This week, I’m answering the question I hear all the time: “What’s the story behind the pencil skirt names in your collection?” I share the story of Li, our pleated powerhouse pencil skirt. WRITTEN Apparel is built on the premise that every woman has a story to tell and we create the clothing that allows her to look and feel good while doing it.

Earlier this year I made a decision, and it was a life changing one. You see, as the Founder of a fashion brand, I knew it would be a tough road…and still is to this day. That wasn’t the problem. I knew I’d have years of sweat equity to put into the brand, I knew I’d pour my heart out into designs...

Award season has been something I’ve loved ever since I was a little girl. The red carpet adorned with sequins, beads, satin, and silk by way of the custom designer gowns worn by Hollywood’s elite; a glimpse into a luxurious lifestyle and the “in crowd”; and a celebration of twisted and winding journeys of endurance reaching the pinnacle of achievements within the entertainment industries. 

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day for two reasons. One, I’m a hopeless romantic and the idea of love in the air makes my heart skip a beat. Flowers, red and pink, love poems…I say bring it all on! Two, I’m a self-proclaimed chocoholic and what better than a holiday that wraps them up in cute little heart shaped packages to enjoy? 

It’s a known fact, sheer is in, has been, and will continue to be…at least until it’s not, but anyways…for now, it is. Red carpet events are clad with celebrities wearing sheer dresses that would make even the brash blush at times and yet they make it look so effortless. As a clothing designer I take note of the strategic...

It’s almost time to ring in the New Year. From what I’ve gathered from most, it’s “good riddance 2016…bring on 2017”. I can’t say I necessarily share the same sentiment, after all, 2016 has been pretty good to us and I can’t wait to see what we can make of 2017. Nonetheless, whether you’re fighting to keep your eyelids open...

We are less than one week away from Christmas, can you believe it?! For me, Christmas cookies have always been a major part of the season. I’ll tell you the story about why. It starts with my grandmother on my mother’s side of the family. Every year, single handedly she would bake 30 different types of cookies, package them up in...

Well, it’s absolutely freaking freezing this week and feels like the winters I’ve lived in for the past 30 years. Is it fun? No! Would I rather be on a beach sipping something fruity and soaking up too many sun rays? Yes! I may digress…so anyways, this week one of our customers received her Blanche style pencil skirt from us and...

This week, we had a WRITTEN fan write in to us asking “how to wear our Daphne style pencil skirt with a top”. Since we know that if one person is thinking it, there are probably a lot more women out there wondering the same thing…we decided we would write about it. Great question Meredith! Our Daphne skirt is one...

It’s getting to be one of my favorite times of year…besides New York Fashion Week that is…the holidays! This week I am looking forward to being with family, listening to the crackle of firewood in the fireplace, and enjoying some of my favorite dishes as part of a Thanksgiving ritual that so many of us take part in. What are...

Let’s face it, with a jam-packed calendar, the last thing any of us have time to think about in the morning is what we are going to wear. Often it’s a matter of whatever is back from the dry cleaners and suits the needs of my day. Do I have client meetings? Am I giving a presentation? Is there a photoshoot...

This week we’ve been preparing to show the WRITTEN Apparel Autumn/Winter 2016 collection for the first time at Midwest Fashion Week: Chicago on Saturday, October 22nd. As Founder and Creative Director, I was one of 18 designers invited to present at Midwest Fashion Week this year, and will be one of six presenting at the Chicago event. To be honest, as a...

Last week we found ourselves headed to the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado for a Founder’s Rally. With travel being a huge component and perk of my job as Founder & Creative Director of a Midwest based fashion brand, I’m constantly trying to find wardrobe hacks to help with the problem I always have: over-packing. Let’s be honest, there...

In today’s post we answer a question we hear all the time: “What types of shirts can I wear with a pencil skirt?” In particular, as we transition into cooler weather and therefore bulkier clothing to stay warm (cue up the sweaters), all that extra fabric can become a challenge to figure out how to tuck into your pencil skirt...

WRITTEN Apparel has built a brand around cultivating the stories within women through statement pencil skirts. Watch this week’s video to meet the WRITTEN Founder & Creative Director Emily Carlson as she shares her story and the inspiration behind the label. Fashion is so much more than just clothing, it’s a way of life and a way to make a statement...

This week, in answering the question we hear all the time: “What’s the story behind the pencil skirt style names in your collection?” we share the story of our third and final skirt in the WRITTEN Debut Collection, Blanche. WRITTEN Apparel is built on the premise that every woman has a story to tell and we create the clothing that allows...

Last week we began to share our stories that answered the question we heard all the time of: “What’s the story behind the pencil skirt style names in your collection?” WRITTEN Apparel is built on the premise that every woman has a story to tell and we create the clothing that allows her to look good and feel good while doing...

We get asked all the time, “What’s the story behind the pencil skirt style names in your collection?” Well, today seemed like as good a day as any to start answering that. WRITTEN Apparel is built around women telling their stories in life and looking and feeling good while doing it. Meet Cleo, the sequin pencil skirt stunner from our Debut...

When most people see our name, they can generally draw the conclusion between WRITTEN Apparel and the fact that we specialize in pencil skirts…WRITTEN…pencil…get it? Was that intentional? Absolutely! Aside from that, the meaning behind the name means so much more than the surface correlation. First, let’s take it back to the late 80’s. As a little girl at that...

So many times I get requests to help someone with their style and it always leaves me feeling perplexed because I look at them and think, “You do have style, your style.” Now don’t get me wrong, I love the opportunity to wardrobe someone for a special event or help them upgrade their closet, and I do so regularly, but my...