Fun | Exciting News + Sneak Peek

Ok, everyone, watch this video before you read more....

In summary, here's the deets:

• Samsung is sponsoring a fashion show for Elegantees on October 13th in NYC!
• The fashion show is FREE!
• We're releasing a new collection at the show (sneak peeks in this video!)

See you in NYC on October 13th!

Much love from NYC,

Katie + Lisa

Styling | The Julie Tee by Shopping, Saving & Sequins

The beautiful Vanessa Grannis of Shopping, Saving, & Sequins recently styled our Julie tee a few ways for all of us to see. She posted more photos than just the ones we're sharing, so check out her blog, Shopping, Saving & Sequins to see more! Enjoy!!

Here is what Shopping, Saving & Sequins is saying about Elegantees ::

Elegantees is not only unique in that they have a wonderful mission. Elegantees strives to suit EVERY woman! Versatile, comfy, chic...the perfect assimilation of elegance and t-shirts! Modest, affordable fashion never looked so good and here I will show you how versatile the "Julie" tee can be, for example.

LOOK #1 - Tee styled with a crisp, cream blazer by Smythe. Rock Revival skinny jeans courtesy of Simply Smashing Boutique. Christian Louboutin heels. BCBGMAXAZRIA bag. Claudia Lobao earrings and ring courtesy of Pop of Chic.

LOOK #2 - Tee styled with BCBGMAXAZRIA linen slacks. Manolo Blahnik sandals. Vintage white wicker bag. Swarovski stud earrings and a fabulous multi-layored necklace courtesy of Bella Dolce.

LOOK #3 - Tee simply styled with white skirted Nightcap Clothing leggings. Gold gladiator sandals by Coach from Loehmann's. House of Harlow 1960 leather sundial necklace. Stud earrings from Simply Smashing Boutique.

LOOK #4 - Tee casually styled with Dylan George flared/distressed jeans. Vintage Dior belt. Alexandre Birman wedges. Earrings from Loehmann's.

"...And I had to save the Best for last...one of my favorite little details on these tees is the bible verse that can be found on the underside of the care tag..."

Thank you, Vanessa, you are adorable!! We're so glad you love Elegantees :-)

Much love from NYC,

Lisa + Katie

Mission | Riverview interviews Katie Behnke of Elegantees.com

Hey Everybody! Katie here.... I met with Josh and Caitlin of the Riverview Center when I was back for our August fashion show. Thank you so much Riverview Center for being such a big fan of the work Elegantees is doing. Huge shout out to you guys as well!!

(("The mission of Riverview Center, Inc. is to provide free, comprehensive sexual and domestic assault prevention, intervention, and advocacy services to citizens of Jo Daviess and Carroll counties, Illinois and Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque counties, Iowa."))

Thank you for following Elegantees and for all your support!

Much love,

Katie

Styling | The Kimberly Tee

Katie and Lisa here. We had some fun this morning and created a video to show you how to style the Kimberly tee in just a few steps. Ways to transform the look:

1. Wear it with jeans or a pair of slacks
2. Add a short necklace or long chain
3. Tie it in a girly bow
4. Add a belt and reposition the ruffle
5. Attach a brooch
6. Dress it hipster with skinny jeans, boots, and a hipster hat
7. Tuck it into a pencil skirt for work.
8. Grab an evening clutch, and you're set for a fun evening!

Get the Kimberly tee online by clicking here.

Much love from NYC,

Katie + Lisa

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Journal | From Cows to Pidgeons

Hi, Everybody! Lisa and Katie here. We're starting this blog today to share with all our family, friends, and fans our journey with this big dream we have. Katie's been working on Elegantees for about a year and Lisa officially jumped on board a month ago. Katie's an oldie in NYC (since 2005) and Lisa is fresh off the block, or shall we say, off the farm!

We are both from Iowa, and as much as we love the country life, we're really city girls! And we're so passionate about fashion design. In fact, both of us have wanted to pursue it since we were 12 (that was 1998 for Katie, and 2003 for Lisa). Hehe, showing our age ;-)

One thing we do not miss is all the cows we smelled in Iowa. We've upgraded to pidgin poop. (Lisa says she's running from the pidgins because they're everywhere and doesn't want them to drop a surprise on her elegantee!)

But the neatest thing about our desire to be in this industry is we believe we can make a difference in designing clothing that is modest, and show how to dress it fashionably and elegantly. We also are determined to stop sex trafficking since we hate it very much.

Since we are in the amazing New York City we will be taking photos and sharing them and our stories of our exciting lives here. We hope you enjoy and follow us.

Until our next post, enjoy these photos from our latest photo shoot.

Lisa is brunette, and Katie is the blonde one.

Much love from NYC,

Katie + Lisa

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