The Office

Happy Monday, loves!  We wanted to give you a little peek into our worlds today :)  We all live in different parts of the country, we have different tastes, different styles, and of course, different offices.  So, just for fun, we figured we'd show you how our work space looks on a daily basis - OK, maybe we tidied up a bit for these pics, but none-the-less, you get a visual of how our daily life looks in our different Cayetano Legacy offices.

Karen, who lives in Atlanta - handles all of the creative and production aspects of the business so you'll find tons of jewelry samples, colored pencils, and magazines laying around.

Gail, who lives in Los Angeles - handles all of the marketing and PR for the company so you'll find her office right in the heart of Los Angeles with her plush purple chairs ready to meet potential clients, her business books and her motivational quotes framed for the world to see what she is about.

Christine, who lives in New Jersey - handles all of the operations which includes managing our CLC inventory - so you can say her office is literally swimming in jewels, aka - "The Treasure Chest." She's an avid collector of designer coffee table books and her little shih-tzu, Sumo, oversees her to make sure she doesn't take any of the jewelry out of inventory for her own personal use.  :)

{Chicago} The Windy City

A fun post by our Chicago Creative Strategist, Raquel, on her love for The Windy City.

"The other day I set up our pop-up shop at one of my favorite boutiques in Chicago, Cerato Boutique, located in the Southport Corridor of Lakeview, the neighborhood in which I live. Owner, Tracey Glibowski has a great sense of style and fills her fresh, modern boutique with local design talent and independent labels. Be sure to stop in and catch our pieces that will be displayed until August 20th.

The tree lined streets of the Southport Corridor is home to many great boutiques, bars and restaurants. One of my favorite places to brunch is Southport Grocery and Cafe. 

Everything here is fresh and made-from-scratch, it's no wonder there's a wait list on the weekends, especially to sit on their patio. They also sell locally produced fine food groceries. I love ending my meal with their salted caramel ice cream.

Just around the corner of Southport is Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. 

The Wrigleyville area during game days can be a lot of fun but only if I'm participating. Otherwise, I try to avoid the crowds at the over 35 bars there where it's acceptable to act like you're in your college glory days. 

Down the street from Wrigley Field is Sheffield's Chicago, where my friends and I enjoy spending our down time. 

This laid back spot features a beer garden, over 50 beers on tap, 18 hour smoked BBQ, and 3 indoor bars with different vibes in each room. You can find me on a random tuesday sporting a baseball cap in the corner, or a saturday dressed in my favorite outfit of the season requesting my favorite songs.

Heading towards the lake in Lakeview, you will run into Boystown, where one of the largest Pride Parades in the nation happens every year here. 

This year around 850,000 people attended this event in all their glittery, colorful, costume glory! Once in a while you might find me dancing the night away at a LGBT bar with friends who live in this area!

Finally, one of my ultimate favorite places to go in Lakeview is Belmont Harbor on Lake Michigan. 

I am lucky to have amazing, fun friends (I actually met a few years back at a Cubs game!) who own a boat that's docked here. There's nothing like being on the water surrounded by close friends and sky scrapers. These are just a few of the many reasons why I love living in Chicago."

{How To} Braid Bun

One of our fun and fabulous Creative Strategists - Jess - who represents the Philly region had the best no fuss hairstyle last week.  She said it was so easy she even shared a tutorial for all of us!!!  Love her!

The Braid Bun, once perfected, can be done in under 1 minute!  It's easy, chic and perfect for keeping the hair off your neck in the Summer heat! Enjoy!!

What you'll need: A hair tie.  That's it!

Step 1: Braid your hair to the very ends.  Pinch the end of your braid to avoid any loosening.

Step 2: Keep the braid pinched and begin wrapping it counter-clockwise (right-handed) or clockwise (left-handed) as you would a traditional bun.

Step 3: Once it feels secure and the braid is wrapped into a bun, tuck the pinched pieces of hair into the bun, hold the bun in place and use a hair tie to secure it.  Make sure the hair tie holds down the ends of your hair or the braid bun will fall out.

 

Step 4: Enjoy the compliments on your adorable new 'do! 

 

Monday Mantra

Be authentic, be you. 

{Job Opening} Creative Strategist Positions

(photo via www.horchow.com)

POSITION:  CREATIVE STRATEGIST - 3 Openings

Company:  Cayetano Legacy Collection, Inc. 

Date of posting:  August 3, 2012

Locations:  New York City, NY , Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA (works remotely)

Reports to:  CEO  

If You Are A Fashion, Style and Events Lover…

Now you have the opportunity to build a business around your passion, while staying deeply connected within the fashion industry. We are looking for an innovative, resourceful, and organized person with a great sense of personal style to join our creative strategy team, representing your respective region.  As a Creative Strategist, you’ll earn money by sharing your insider styling expertise and CLC’s seasonal collections with women who love statement fashion.  You will be the eyes and ears for CLC in your market; and the face of the company to the region.    

Make It Your Career… 

• Trunk Shows – You will plan and host trunk shows at private residences, boutiques, spas, etc. (you can get as creative as you’d like!), where you will introduce your guests to the CLC brand, showcase your favorite pieces, and make sales
• Networking – It’s not about how many connections you have – it’s about how many you make.   As you help build the CLC brand, you will cultivate relationships with other area CLC fans and partners who want to host trunk shows , in which you will offer your support and expertise 
• Recruit Brand Advocates -  You will have the opportunity to spread awareness for the business by getting others excited and passionate about the brand
• Public Relations -  You will work with local stylists, morning shows, newspapers, magazines, etc., to feature CLC jewelry in their pieces
• HQ-Driven Events – You will have the opportunity to work with other CLC team members in your area, and on a national level, at events and appearances – newscasts, wine festivals, pop-up shops and more!

Is This You?  We Are Looking For Someone Who…

• Has a great sense of personal style
• Understands the fashion industry
• Is entrepreneurial, motivated, and, most of all, sales-driven
• Loves meeting new people and branching out of their circle
• Has a penchant for planning fun get-togethers (are you the one in your group who is always making the plans?  Coming up with creative gatherings?  Informing everyone of the newest restaurant, boutique or trends?)  
• Keeps strong attention to detail
• Sets goals and works hard to achieve them

The CLC Benefits…. 

• You Make Your Own Schedule - You have complete control over your schedule and can work whenever you want
• We Provide You With What You Need  - We provide everything you need to get started – a selection of CLC pieces on loan for your trunk shows, Line Sheets, Marketing Material, Business Cards, Training Materials, and Promotional Offers for you and your guests
• Commissions, Complimentary Jewelry & Cash Bonuses - You receive commission on every sale you make.  As your number of sales increases, your commission rate increases as well. And as part of the CLC team, you will receive generous product gifting and cash bonuses
• Exclusive Access to Behind-the-Scenes Action – If you’ve always wanted to be part of the fashion industry, this is the perfect opportunity to get a firsthand look at our design, production and marketing processes, through execution.   From opportunities to be a face of the company on morning shows, to attending fashion shows in your area, this will allow you access into the wonderful world of fashion.

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About Cayetano Legacy Collection, Inc.

Formed in 2011, the Cayetano Legacy Collection Inc. fashion label focuses on creating classic women’s jewelry in stunning statement, modern settings.  The company was founded by three sisters Karen Cayetano Leano, Gail Cayetano Classick and Christine Cayetano Brigino, after recognizing a need for women’s accessories showcasing the beautifully sourced material from the Philippine Islands.  In just its first year, the company has gained worldwide attention through features in major press outlets such as BRAVO, The Los Angeles Times, CBS and more. For a complete list of products, visit www.cayetanolegacy.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CayetanoLegacy .