Who are you today?

Don't our mannequins look hip yet mysterious clad in their Planet Pulse finery and bejeweled masks? Kudos to Doug Anderson, The Planet Pulse staffer who came up with the concept and created our masquerade-themed window display for Halloween. Classy, yes?

Speaking of mysterious, the upcoming Halloween season got me thinking about how we costume ourselves -- not just on Oct. 31 -- but all year long with our ever-evolving wardrobes. On any given day, you can be a hippie chick, a diva, a punk or a biker babe. It's amazing how your clothes define you.

For myself, some days I feel like a glamour girl and pull out some high, high heels and a fancy top (courtesy of The Planet Pulse of course) and on others I just throw on a pair of trusty True Religions (also from the store), a military-inspired ball cap and a pair of flats for the tomboy effect. Each outfit affects my mood and demeanor for the day ... Such is the power of clothes. The fun part is that with fashion, you don't have to choose just one persona.

This is where The Planet Pulse can help you. We have so much in inventory and such a diverse selection that it is easy -- with the help of our staff -- to create a new image. So next time you venture into our Planet, don't just think of it as a clothing store, think of it as a new world of opportunity!

P.S. The photo I took of the display doesn't do it justice. Stop in for yourself and be sure to congratulate our Dougee on his hard work!

Size Matters

That is, when it comes to getting the proper fit for your jeans. Wait, you didn't think I was talking about .... Uh, nevermind.

Anyway, getting the correct fit for your body is essential when it comes to wearing denim the right way. Unfortunately, it can get a little confusing as most premium jean brands (such as True Religion, J Brand and many others) utilize the European system of sizing ... meaning sizes range from a 24 to a 32 and beyond. For Americans used to buying their brands with sizes in the lower digits, it can be a bit baffling.

From personal experience, I know it's frustrating to walk into a store and be unaware of your size ... and even more frustrating to try on sizes that are too big or -- worse -- too small. But fear not, the trusty team at The Planet Pulse is here to help.

Below is a conversion chart from European to American sizing. Oh, and this is IMPORTANT! Do not be alarmed if you go up a size when you try on a pair a premium denim jeans. Designer sizing tends to run smaller than Classic Apparel Sizing. So cancel your crash diet and don't worry, it's not you, its the jeans. REALLY!

Classic Apparel Size 00 = Designer Size 24

0 = 25

2 = 26

4 = 27

6 = 28

8 = 29

10 = 30

12 = 31

14 = 32

Here's another helpful hint from the experts. If your jeans fit tight -- but not cutting into your skin tight -- the first time you try them on, then that's the right fit for you. Denim tends to stretch, not only throughout the day, but throughout its lifetime and -- in order to avoid the dreaded saggy butt -- this is important to note before buying your new jeans.

If this sounds a little difficult to take in or remember, just ask your resident experts at The Planet Pulse for help. The staff is well-versed in all things denim and we'd be happy to hook you up with the right pair of jeans today!

The Planet Pulse at Zen Social Club

For the second time in as many months, The Planet Pulse sponsored a fashion-related event at Zen Social Club in Station Square. This time, it was "The Headliner," hosted by DJ Digital Dave on Aug. 20. A set also was performed by "The Dream Team,"aka DJs' Nino Nice and DJ Endless, who were there to celebrate the release of their new CD, Kicking It Poolside.
The night was a blast and four lucky winners were given gift certificates to The Planet Pulse. The staff also made a splash by handing out glow stick necklaces to club goers. A big thank you goes out to our models, especially Andrea, who made us -- and the entrance to Zen -- look good! Thanks for sending everyone our way girls!
Above are Planet Pulse staffers Jaymie, Doug and Jessica at the big event. Between transforming clubbers into Planet Pulse converts, we also were entertained by Doug's (awesome) dance moves. Go Dougy!