Career Appreciation

Since I was a young girl, I knew that one day  I’ll be a fashion designer and have my own company  I spent most of my childhood making clothes for  my Barbie dolls instead of playing with my  friends . I was inspired by glitz and glamour.  I enter the world of modeling and acting.  All thou I had a successful career, it was never enough.  One day my friend asked me to make her daughter a prom dress.  She knew I had some sewing experience from high school.  The next thing I knew, five other women asked me to make prom dresses for their children and the rest is history.

                I’m truly bless with the talent that god gave me.  I have the opportunity to express freedom and creativity.  My inspiration comes from life experience and my daughter Nefertiti.  Life is what you make it.  I believe life experiences are series of lessons you must learn to achieve any goal.  My mother always told me, “don’t forget who you are and who help you get there, because you never know when you might need their help again. “ That statement keeps me focus on my goals and on a straight path to financial freedom.

So far, this has been a successful year for me and my company.  On March 15^th I will create my 500^th prom gown.  My garments will be in two specialty stores   I was invited to do three fashion shows, My 70’s fashion show will be featured on Fashion For Me.  Nefertiti and I will be featured in a fashion magazine in May.   The Lock it up collection will be coming to a store near you.  Wow! What a difference a year makes.

I had some bumps and twists in the road, but it was worth the blood, sweat and tears.  I wouldn’t be able to enjoy this ride without my fellow passengers.  I want to thank, Mark Beckett Sr. of Mark Beckett Concepts and Fashion for me, Tyler Johnson from Urbanroom.com, Tanya the owner HERMION S. BEAUTY BOUTIQUE, V Renee School and Dance LLC and Lil Filmmakers Inc and other business associates, Professor Sophia Epitropoulos at Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I can’t forget about my Dad and my sister Danielle J Mitchell thanks for putting the gas in the car.  Thanks for the ride and the memories.

Love

Jennifer

New Beginnings

Jenel’lae Designs is starting an upscale clothing line targeted at females between the ages of 20 and 40. Lock IT UP not only develops the clothing line, but supports it with advertising and promotion campaigns. The company plans to strengthen its partnership with retailers by developing brand awareness. Lock IT UP intends to market its line as an alternative to existing clothing lines, and differentiate itself by marketing strategies, exclusiveness, and high brand awareness. 

The key message associated with the New Look line is classy, upscale, versatile, and expensive clothing. The company's promotional plan is diverse and includes a range of marketing communications. In the future, the company hopes to develop lines of accessories for men, women, and children. These accessories will include cologne/perfume, jewelry, handbags and eye wear. 

Lock IT UP products will be priced at the high end to reflect the quality and exclusiveness associated with the brand. The company will use high-end materials such as cashmere, a wool blend, high gauge denim, leather and precious stones. A key factor in the success of Lock IT UP will be its distribution. We plan to use the following retail distribution channels: Department stores, Apparel specialty stores and Internet store.

To Established this brand name, with their quality image, make the shopping experience easier and faster for our consumers. For manufacturers, brands build consumer loyalty, which translates into repeat business.  We want to know how our new and old customers will react to the Lock IT UP brand.  In the month of March, we will conduct a series of brand marketing test.  Jenel’lae Designs was to ensure the Lock it up brand will service the Psychological needs of our consumer and competition.

Here your changes to see or receive free Lock It UP clothing.  March 14, we are start testing our brand to consumers.

1.      Win free tickets to a private showroom or virtual fashion show.

2.      A free wardrobe makeover contest

3.      Online Advertising – look out for information on social media such facebook and twitter.  Information will also be post on site jenellaedesigns.com and my blog.

4.      Surrey takers and focus group members will get to see the brand before the general public and receive a Lock IT UP product.

For more information on the brand or want to win free clothing.  Email me at JJackson25@netzero.com

Today’s Tip: Be True, Be You

Press Release

Jennifer Jackson

(267) 265-9064

January 24, 2012

Saturday Fashion Show to Raise Funds for Local Women’s Organization

            January 24 — Raising money for The Career Wardrobe, the third annual Jenel’lae Designs Charity Fashion Show will take place this Saturday, January 28 at Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Baptist Church. A true blast from the past, the show’s models will be sporting plus-size wear from everybody’s favorite decade, the ‘70s.

            Featuring the top-notch work of fashion designer Jennifer Jackson, jewelry designer Joyce Mercer, handbag by Sosylz Chericka Lockhart and the hair and makeup artists at Hermion S. Beauty Boutique, Saturday’s event will also feature food, live entertainment and a raffle for a tablet computer.

            The Philadelphia-based Career Wardrobe is the nation’s largest independent, community-based non-profit organization serving women transitioning into the workforce by providing professional attire. Since 1995, the organization has assisted nearly 70,000 women by giving them the confidence necessary to achieve independence.

            The Jenel’lae Designs Charity Fashion Show will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Metropolitan Baptist, which is located at 3500 Baring Street in Philadelphia. For more information on The Career Wardrobe, please visit www.careerwardrobe.com.

           

Fashion show updates

Happy New Year!

I’m excited to start off the New Year doing something positive.  I’m also truly blessed to have good family and friends that support my fashion aspirations.  My third Annual Fashion Show is a personal project. This year I teamed up with the Career Wardrobe.  The Career Wardrobe Is a wonderful Non-profit organization. They are the nation’s largest independent, community-based non-profit organization serving women transitioning into the workforce by providing professional attire. Since 1995, The Career Wardrobe has assisted nearly 70,000 women by inspiring the confidence necessary to achieve independence. Here is their link http://www.careerwardrobe.org/about.php. 

The Show theme is A Blast from the Past.  It’s a 70’s plus size show.  Please come out and support The Career Wardrobe.  The donation tickets are $25.00 advance and $30.00 at the door. The show location is 3500 Baring Street in Philadelphia.  The date and time is January 28, 2012 from 4 -7pm.

I’m pleased to announce this year’s raffle value is worth $1000.00. I want to thank my sponsors and vendors for donations. 

Raffle Prizes

Jewelry with me (Jewelry)

Sostylz (Handbag)

Kat Travel (day 2night vacation vouchers for hotels)

In- Z- Creation (Gift Basket)

Xtreme Fashion (Earrings and Necklace Set)

Diva in training (gift certificate)

Independent Distributor Organo Gold (gift Basket)

Candle  Consultant (gift basket)

Grand prize is a tablet  from Jenel'lae Designs

Tickets are now on sales for the Jenel'lae Designs Fashion Show Event, You can purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/onsite/event/210487

Today Tip:  Good things will come to those who waits

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