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-They are not just for new content, repurpose your best performing reels

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Fashion · May 28, 2018

Universal Thread by Target

Target introduced four new lines to the stores over the last year.  Goodfellow and Co for men, Joy Lab for workout gear and A New Day and Universal Thread for ladies.  A New Day is now on its third collection in the stores and was more widely introduced when it launched.

Universal Thread made it’s debut in February this year focusing on denim with a mix of tops, dresses, accessories and shoes.  The price point ranges from $5.00 to $39.00.  Things that make Universal Thread different than some of Target’s other lines is that is has a focus on outfit making rather than just a large collection.  You will see a smaller curated collection rather than the larger set ups like A New Day.

Universal Thread has a specific target market and that is denim lovers.  The line is very reminiscent of Madewell and the quality is there too.  I love the attention to detail such as the buttons and laces that a lot of their pieces have.  The denim looks good and is comfortable and fits like it should unlike some other affordable denim lines.

The truth of the matter is that no matter who you are denim probably has a place somewhere in your wardrobe.  Target is smart in their growth and they recognized that Mossimo wasn’t cutting it anymore.  I always had issues with the fit of the Mossimo denim and wasn’t one to shop with them for my denim.  All of that has changed with the introduction of Universal Thread.

Universal Thread is casual and fun and the fabrics are effortless.  Their denim is on point but I first fell in love with their dresses…

A few things  I have learned about the Universal Thread line.  It runs slightly small.  With Target’s other lines I know my sizes and can pick things up without trying them on.  With Universal Thread I am discovering that some of the tops run smaller than others so I am making sure I am trying things on each time.

Dress // Hat // Shoes

I really love everything they did for the spring and the fall but I am even more excited to see what they do in the fall and winter. Fall is prime denim season and I am ready for everything they can throw at me.

Also, I need to credit my amazing photographer Melissa Breedlove Photography for these photos.  Endless Summer Tans for my beautiful summer glow and Hambone for letting us use their location for this shoot.

XO, Tippy

***Disclaimer.  Occasionally I use affiliate links on my site and partner with brands.  This in no way affects my editorial decision-making.***

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Every time Trial Reels come up in conversation wit Every time Trial Reels come up in conversation with business owners, creators, and brands I notice the same thing.

Nobody is using them.

Instagram rolled this out quietly at the end of 2024 and most people either don’t know they exist or aren’t sure what to do with them. So let’s fix that.

Trial Reels are one of the only ways Instagram lets you get your content in front of people who don’t follow you yet. They show your reels to non followers through the explore page and reels feed. That is new eyes, new followers, and new potential clients — without paid ads.

Here is what you need to know:

-Trial Reels are only available to professional accounts and some creator accounts
-They gain traction for 24 hours — after that views stop
-You can run a trial at the same time you post to your feed
-They are not just for new content, repurpose your best performing reels

I have used them consistently and have seen my follower count grow because of it. The content that performs best is funny, engaging, or tied to trending audio. Stay away from talking head content unless it stops someone in the first second.

This is a feature worth adding to your strategy right now.

Save this and post your first Trial Reel this week.
Follow me for more digital strategy tips every Tuesday.

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Friday thoughts. Coming back as a cat in my next l Friday thoughts. Coming back as a cat in my next life.
City Views. #pinkandgreen #nola #neworleans #sundr City Views. #pinkandgreen #nola #neworleans #sundryshop
Having your account in order is one of the most im Having your account in order is one of the most important parts of building a strong profile.

Think about it. Someone scrolls past your post, it stops them, they click your page. You have seconds to tell them who you are and whether they should follow you.

Step one is always a clean and concise bio. But that’s just the beginning.  Step two is your pinned posts.  Most people are either not using them or not using them strategically.
Here’s what your three pinned posts should be doing for you:

-Post 1 — Who you are and what you do
-Post 2 — What kind of content you create and what they can count on from you
-Post 3 — Your highest viewed content. Not your favorite. The one with the most views.

And before you stress about having three, Facebook only allows one pinned post. One strong post is all you need there.

Your pinned posts are prime real estate. They set the tone, build trust, and give someone every reason to hit follow.  Don’t leave that to chance.

Save this and go update your pinned posts today.
And if you want more branding tips every Tuesday... follow me. That’s what I’m here for.
She’s a resourceful queen…. With a glue gun. She’s a resourceful queen…. With a glue gun.
Literally just a girl. #girlworld #whorunstheworl Literally just a girl.  #girlworld #whorunstheworld
In southern tradition our “aunts” are usually not In southern tradition our “aunts” are usually not actually our family. A rite of passage in our adult lives in when your friend tells you they are pregnant and asks you what you want your Aunt name to be. I was going to be Aunt Tiffy but these girls had other plans and a lack of being able to say their f’s turned into me being Tippy. 

Today they graduated high school. It a monumental occasion for them and their parents. We are so proud of all of them and honored to have been able to know them from day one in the NICU. We can’t wait to see where life takes them and are as equally excited to see what an empty nest holds for our friends as well. What a blessing it is to have lifelong friendships.
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They all look the same. Generic, flat, and with no real depth. More importantly they don't look anything like your brand. Someone should be able to see your flier and know immediately that it came from you. AI fliers are not doing that.

I get it. You are busy. You need something fast and you don't want flier design to take up your whole day. I am not going to tell you I hate something without giving you a way to do it better.

Canva can get you a branded, readable, properly sized flier in 30 minutes. Here is what most people are missing:

-Your flier should match your brand colors and fonts
-Font pairing matters — and script fonts are never all caps
-If it is hard to read it is not working
-Every platform has different size requirements and AI fliers are almost never optimized for them

I use AI every single day. Flier creation is just not the best use of it.

Swipe through and let me show you how to do it better.

Save this before you make your next flier.
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