Zulily Thrill Fest Starts Tomorrow – deals up to 78% off

Zulily, the online retailer that launches a new store every day, announced today its second annual Zulily Thrill Fest. This special shopping event takes the typical Zulily sale: 72 hours, unbeatable deals on hundreds of sales and thousands of styles daily – and amps up the deals with extreme value with Zulily’s lowest prices ever on a plethora of products. Starting on June 18 and ending on June 20, Zulily Thrill Fest is the retailer’s biggest sale to date, including limited-time offers on select products in must-have categories available on the Zulily app and site:

• Kitchen – up to 60% off
• Toys – up to 56% off
• Women’s – up to 78% off
• Home – up to 70% off
• Men’s – up to 77% off
• Baby Gear – up to 60% off

From June 18 to 20, thrill-seekers will have the opportunity to shop:

• Dash for the Thrills: Unbelievable offers only available for a few short hours (including some items for only 99 cents!)
• 24-Hour Thrills: “Say what?!” steals available for that day only
• Social Exclusive Deals: For-the-thrill-of-it items only available to Zulily social media fans

Since 74 percent of Zulily orders are placed via a mobile device,2 new this year, Zulily will also feature prizes through an App-Only Sweepstakes! Customers who sign in to the Zulily app — and do something simple like hearting a brand — will automatically be entered for the chance to win a prize, like a $5,000 Zulily shopping spree or must-have merchandise, like a Cuisinart 18-Bottle Compressor Wine Cellar valued at $1,170. All a shopper needs to participate is a valid Zulily account, the Zulily app installed on their iOS or Android device, and to follow the Zulily Thrill Fest rules and regulations.

To learn more about Zulily Thrill Fest, download the Zulily app on iOS and Android, or visit zulily.com/thrillfest and Zulily’s social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Upgrade Your Home in Time for National Moving Month – Tips from Zulily!

Whether you are a home flipper, staging your home to sell, or are getting ready to move into a new space, now couldn’t be a better time to upgrade your digs!

A recent survey by e-tailer Zulily, found that whether renting (42.5%) or owning (40%), the majority of Americans agree they would spend the most money on home décor for their living room (over other rooms in their home). Zulily knows a thing or two about designing spaces! We launch a new store every day, featuring thousands of products, and our in-house creative studio team builds 100+ different “scenes” or “sets” every day, across 54 photo sets to help showcase these products to our millions of customers. With expertise styling and staging hundreds of pieces of furniture, ranging from chairs to vintage tubs…not to mention our assortment of home décor merchandise – we are an expert resource when it comes to revamping any room.

Here are three tips from Ashley Bowen, Zulily’s Lead Editorial Stylist for Home, on creative ways to decorate a home cost efficiently and effectively (images below):

1.       Freshen up your home with plants – living or faux, plants can add color and life to any space!

2.       Bold colors and patterns are in! Spruce up your space with an accent wall- choose a bold color or wallpaper that speaks to you.

3.       For a cost effective seasonal or holiday update, switch up your throws and accent pillows with on-trend prints and textures!

Zulily has also released a trend report analyzing how today’s Americans are prioritizing and designing “Home” – to give you all the information you need on the booming “fast furnishings” industry. Please find imagery and additional survey results HERE, including Zulily’s Top 25 Savviest Stylish Cities list!

Ashley Bowen - Lead Editorial Stylist (Home), Zulily

As Lead Editorial Stylist, Ashley manages a team of home and hardlines editorial stylists on Zulily’s Editorial studio team in Seattle, responsible for producing imagery to create a visually compelling customer experience, showcasing hundreds of sales and thousands of products every day. In this role, Ashley develops style guides that help curate the styling aesthetic of the Zulily shopping experience and liaises with the buying team to facilitate collaboration and partnership, for cohesive and beautiful content across the home and hardlines product categories. Ashley acts as art director on “spotlight” sales, where curated imagery is created to highlight a specific brand or trending theme on Zulily.

Cuddle up in a Two-Person ‘Double-Header’ Sweater from Zulily for V-Day

Whether you love or hate it, Valentine’s Day is upon us, and e-tailer Zulily is providing the ultimate way to bond with the ones you love – a Valentine’s Day Double-Header Sweater!  Whether you’re celebrating with your besties, your parents, your partner or even your pet, we’ve got the ultimate gift and some interesting stats to go along with it…

A recent survey by online retailer Zulily has the low down on all things Valentine’s Day:

·     On February 14^th, over 40% of Americans – more than 130M people – will be celebrating Valentine’s Day.That’s a whole lotta lovin’! When asked ‘what is the most offensive Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever received,’ a quarter of Americans (24%) unveiled ‘no gift at all,’ followed by ‘a breakup’ (6%)!

·     BFFS over boyfriends. If women were to celebrate ‘Galentine’s Day’ (aka hanging with your gal pals on Valentine’s Day), over a quarter of women would prefer to get pampered (26%) – who needs romance with mud wraps, massages and manis in your future?

·     If choosing to wear a Valentine’s Day-themed two-person sweater, both men and women would prefer to ‘wear it out with their pet (23%/19%), over their significant others or BFFs. Second to ‘wear[ing] it out with their pet[s],’ both men and women would prioritize ‘wear[ing] [a two-person sweater] for a pic, just for social media’ (15%/17%).

No matter what your plans are or who your spending Valentine’s Day with, Zulily has the perfect gift! Available in four unisex styles (see images below), these Valentine’s Day Double-Header Sweaters, available on Zulily starting 1/21, are not only Instagram-worthy but will bring you closer to the people you love. So, grab your significant other, BFF, or even your fur baby because life’s just better when you’re in a sweater together!

zulily’s Top Tips to WIN a White Elephant Gift Party This Holiday Season

The holidays are quickly approaching which means annual White Elephant parties are upon us. Everyone dreads walking away with the worst gift, but this year, we have the inside scoop, so you can come away as a winner and  know what to bring for a “steal worthy” gift.

Online retailer zulily has created a list of the top tips to ensure you’re all the envy of the party. Here are a few of their suggestions

•   Join Forces – Form an alliance with one or two friends and agree to split or share the gifts.
• Wear Your Poker Face – Don’t show excitement when you get a good gift, but act like you love the bad!
• Don’t Jude a Gift by its Wrapping – Often the prettiest wrapped gifts have the worst present.

But how do you source a truly “steal-worthy” gift?  According to a recent survey by zulily:

• Almost a quarter (24%) of Americans’ favorite part about a White Elephant party is getting a fun, unexpected gift.
•  While almost half of Americans (46%) would rather laugh at their gift then gag in disgust (3%).
•  The most desired White Elephant gifts Americans would like to receive are Whimsical Garden Figurines (23%), followed closely by a Wine Glass that holds a Full Bottle of Wine (21%).

Be sure to check out all the awesome White Elephant gifts from zulily in their holiday.

November is Family Literacy Month! zulily Gives Kids Gift of Reading with Holiday Buy 1, Give 1 Campaign

There's nothing quite like the immersive, imagination-inspiring power of books: who doesn't love discovering new worlds, swimming with mermaids, or just simply saying good night? Storytime is a treasured pastime for all, but many children may not have the opportunity to experience the magic of books. To kick off the season of giving while also celebrating National Family Literacy Month in November, zulily, the online retailer obsessed with bringing special finds to its customers every day, is teaming up with Penguin Random House to help provide books to children in need across the U.S.  

zulily is leading its third annual holiday giving campaign launching today, November 1, and is currently planned through  December 12, 2018 at 6 a.m. PT. Special sales events launched during the campaign will feature a curated selection of children's books and each Penguin Random House book purchased labeled with the "BUY 1, GIVE 1" badge will trigger a new children's book donation, up to 100,000 books, from Penguin Random House to First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books and other essentials to children in need nationwide.  

"We recognize many of our customers utilize the power of reading and storytelling to connect with their loved ones – from nightly bedtime stories to holiday favorites during this special time of year," said Sheila Nugent, VP of Kids and Hardlines at zulily. "By collaborating with Penguin Random House and First Book, we aim to delight children across the country with the joy and gift of reading this holiday season."  

"This holiday campaign, created through our long-standing relationship with zulily, is a great way to support our community of readers.  Through this partnership with zulily, we're able to distribute books to communities in need through our charitable partner, First Book, by providing up to 100,000 books during this holiday season.  At Penguin Random House we are proud of our commitment to fostering a universal passion for reading and providing access to books in the communities and schools of parents and children who need them most." said Jaci Updike, President of Sales of Penguin Random House U.S. "Our educators share stories with us about families who have to choose between school supplies and food," said Kyle Zimmer, president, CEO, and co-founder of First Book. "The support of zulily, zulily's customers, and Penguin Random House will bring beautiful new books to these families, children, and their dedicated teachers. Books bring joy and they open the door for academic success. Students who receive a new book are in awe that someone would reach out to them in such a tangible, powerful way. Your support means the world to us and it means the future to the children we serve." 

Shoppers can now look for the "BUY 1, GIVE 1" badge on featured books in select events on zulily's website/app. During the campaign, zulily fans can visit zulily's owned social channels to engage in a social call-to-action, through comments, likes or shares to also spark the "Give One" book donation from Penguin Random House to First Book.  

To help efforts to provide children the gift of reading this holiday season visit zulily.com, and zulily's social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Please visit zulily.com/buyonegiveone for full campaign details.  

Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes - From zulily

Halloween is only one week away…but have no fear because last-minute costume ideas are here.  Online retailer zulily has compiled some fun and quick women’s DIY costume ideas, sure to bring uniqueness to any ghoulish or ghostly bash!

Sarah Ward, zulily’s Lead Editorial Stylist (bio below), has compiled some of her favorite costume ideas, utilizing items straight from you or your friend’s closets, to save both time and money during this busy time of year.  Here are a few of our faves.

Deer

A faux fur vest with a neutral colored outfit make the best staples. To complete the look, add an antler headband created from foliage in your backyard or with artificial flowers.

Rosie the Riveter

A chambray shirt and jeans are all you need! To finish the look, just add a red bandana in your hair and top it off with some powerful red lips.

Sushi

An all-white outfit is the foundation for your “rice.” Tie a pink/orange ‘sashimi’ pillow with a simple black scarf around your waist. Add some green and pink flowers to your hair as “ginger” and “wasabi” and voila!

As Lead Editorial Stylist, Sarah manages a team of women’s stylists on zulily’s Editorial Studio team, responsible for producing on- and off-model imagery to create a visually compelling customer experience. Sarah develops style guides that helps curate the styling aesthetic of the zulily brand and liaises with the buying team to facilitate collaboration for cohesive content across the women’s product category.

Prior to her current role, Sarah was an Editorial Stylist, styling apparel and accessories for the zulily homepage, and was a Styling Assistant for Amazon Fashion. Outside of zulily, Sarah does freelance styling and artistic direction for photoshoots. Her work has been published in Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Bride and Groom.

Additionally, Sarah is the founder of Lark Lettering, a Design House in Seattle offering lettering design services and modern calligraphy workshops. Clients include Neiman Marcus, Microsoft, La Croix, and Fran’s Chocolates, and her lettering has been featured on Good Morning America and The Perfect Palette.

When she’s not at zulily or running her side hustle, Sarah enjoys dancing flamenco, and hosting monthly lettering meetups to cultivate community.

It’s National Dog Week – Celebrate with Fido’s Fresh Halloween Looks from zulily!

In honor of National Dog Week (9/24-9/30), Halloween, and pet-obsessed people everywhere, zulily has unveiled the top pet costumes for 2018 and they are sure to bring a smile to any ghoulish bash or trick-or-treating adventure.  

Is Rover the new fave of the family? Almost all millennials (84 percent) experience separation anxiety from their pets, more than half (51 percent) are buying gifts for their pet(s) at least once a month, and 71 percent would take a pay cut if it meant they could bring their pet(s) to work with them every day – it’s no wonder pet owners are on the hunt for Fido’s coordinating costume this Halloween!  

For those who find it too “ruff” to be away from Fido this All Hallows’ Eve enter zulily –  the online retailer known for its unique and fun assortment of pet and animal-themed merchandise, has rounded up this year’s top selling pet Halloween costumes! From Ewok-adorable to mythical mania, we’re not “lion” around when we say these are must-have styles for your furry friends for Halloween and beyond.  Here’s a behind-the-scenes video from the pet costume photo shoot.  

Here are  few of our favorite styles.

Lion Mane Big Dog Costume 

Ranging in size for both large and smaller dogs/cats, your furry friend will be the true King of the Jungle in this costume.  

Panda Bear Deluxe Walking Pet Costume Set  

This full-coverage jumpsuit costume provides a safe way to include your devoted companion in the dress-up fun. Who doesn’t love a cuddly Panda? 

Star Wars Ewok Pet Costume 

Star Wars fans don’t just come in human form – make Fido part of the fun in a coordinating “family” Star Wars costume! 

Unicorn Cat & Small Dog Costume 

Unicorns are all the rage, and they aren’t just for tweens – from Tiger to Sparky – your furry friend can be bursting with mythical magic

Pirate Pet Costume Set 

Your pup can swab the deck and walk the plant in this adorably whimsical get-up – no boat or booty necessary!

To learn more about zulily and all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website.

Upcoming week of wow! from zulily

zulily is the only online retailer that launches 9,000 products, in 100 limited-time sales, to our 6.1M active customers each and every day, at incredible prices – so we know what it takes for someone to be a “savvy online shopper.” That’s why zulily uncovered in a recent poll which female celebrities Americans think are the “most-savvy” online shoppers and the results are in…

The ever-lovable Ocean’s 8 star Sandra Bullock topped the charts (24%), followed shortly after by the sexy screen stealer Jennifer Lawrence (18%), and then daytime TV phenom Kelly Ripa (16%).

 She may be the “newest Royal” but Americans aren’t so sure Meghan Markle has what it takes to still be a “savvy online shopper.” The Duchess of Sussex ranked 6^th from a list of female celebs, falling behind Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lawrence, Kelly Ripa, Chrissy Teigen and Hoda Kotb.*

Want to dress like a celeb but stick to your budget? In honor of savvy-shoppers everywhere, zulily JUST unveiled the news about our first-ever zulily Thrill Week to bring a whole week of “wow!” with exclusive deals from boutique and beloved brands, all at unbelievable prices. From July 23-27, they will unveil:

•  A Daily Big Thrill (like a family vacation for the price of a beach umbrella, or a new wardrobe for the price of a scarf!)
• Numerous time-limited Dashes for the Deal (like designer sunglasses for only $29.99).
•  Other surprises & delights throughout the entire customer experience from the zulily site, mobile app, social channels and more…

**Photo Credit: “Big Thrill – Win a $2,000 cabi Wardrobe by cabi. All other images by zulily***