Yo, UC IRVINE! It’s been a while!

We’re returning for next week’s UCI Vendor Fair with a few sneak peeks of the S/S 2012 collection and a whooole lot of sale items! Drop by and hang out Monday thru Friday til 5pm!

Hm, wonder if this little bad boy will make it in the new collection…

Spring cleaning sale!
http://steppie.etsy.com

Help us clean out our warehouse closet to make room for some new apparel! Yes, this means it may be your last chance to grab a few of these soon-to-be retired styles — act fast!

Use code “SPRING15” at check out.

It’s no secret that outside of selling our merch online, we frequent local vendoring events in Southern (and sometimes Northern) California. It wouldn’t be a Steppie booth without spiffying it up a bit aesthetically, and though I was getting comfortable with our current display, I knew that meant it was time for a revamp!

I spent a whole week jotting down ideas and searching the internet for inspiration, and one night came across a photo of a cluster of wooden boxes that sparked the idea for my entirely new table display. It was maybe a bit more elaborate than I had initially intended for, but the design nerd in me couldn’t pass up the challenge. I decided to document the process in photos… lots of photos. But if you’ve got a creative bone in your body, you might find some pleasure in this. So enjoy!

Lots and lots of planning…

And hammering…

All the boxes finally built!

Now onto Steppifying them up a bit…

Though aesthetics were a priority, functionality was definitely my focus — when it came to ease of viewing and accessing the merch, as well as being informative with pricing and details.

And so… our new signage!

And after a week of building, painting, and last minute problem solving, I was finally able to put all the pieces together and debut my new display at World of Dance, LA!

Yay!

There were definitely a few things we learned last weekend that could use some editing, but overall, I was really happy with how the new display came out… and think our customers at WOD also enjoyed it! Working so intently on this project made me really excited for the day I might have the opportunity to design a stationary display — and by stationary, I mean, one that stays put. Like… a retail store? Ha, a girl can dream!

Pst — for those of you with a good eye, YES — those ARE new accessories, and YES, you can purchase them online soon! Stay tuned! :)

A new ninja crew neck sweater colorway? Find out the colors at World of Dance LA on Sat!

Teehee, we’re such a tease.
(Taken with instagram)

Simple things that make me feel giddy and nerdy with excitement: new Steppie signage!

I’ve been working hard all week on a fresh new booth display, and it’s set to debut this weekend at WOD LA! Be sure to come visit us at the show!

Lots of inspiration and brainstorming happening in the Steppie office recently.

We don’t want to reveal too many details, but if you visit us at World of Dance LA on April 7th, we promise you’ll be in for a surprise!

We’ve been itching to share this news ever since we were approached about the idea weeks ago, and am so excited to officially announce that we are now being carried at Boogiezone Utopia‘s brand new boutique in Torrance, CA!

We’ve worked closely with Boogiezone in the past — anyone remember our exclusive BZ Japan tees? — and are honored to be the first featured clothing brand! Their brand new boutique actually premieres today alongside their 13-hour BZ Utopia Dance Day that is taking place right now (3/25/12). 43 classes for only $10? If I were you, I’d be on my way over to Torrance to join in on the fun! Oh, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to check out the Steppie merch in the boutique. ;)

Boogiezone Utopia
1951 W Carson St, Torrance, CA

Styles and sizes are limited at the moment, but we hope to continue to stock the shelves with more selections. Have a certain design you’d like to see sold in the store? Let us know!

At last — our new Steppie lanyards, in new colors and a new design!

Pick your favorite, or collect them all:

1. Keep Calm and Panda On Lanyard / Maroon + White
2. Keep Calm and Panda On Lanyard / Grey + Violet
3. I Am A Ninja Lanyard / Black + White
4. I Am A Ninja Lanyard / Royal Blue + White

View the entire lanyard collection in our “Accessories” section!