Fashion Forward

Tie Dye Today

In this post, we are going to dive into fun color, new patterns, and we will also revisit something familiar from the past. The last time we saw this trend in the limelight was the 70’s. However, even though this is a repeat of an old style, the method for how each design is created is much different now. Stepping back from the original spiral structures helps to make this trend fresh and new again for today’s consumer.  Tie-dye has hit our warehouse in full force and we’re here to tell you why we’re loving it and why you should too.

by Rachel Mettrick

Jan 17, 2020

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Pantone Palette 2020

If you're like us, or at all interested in the design and fashion worlds, then we are sure that you anxiously awaited the announcement of the official Pantone Color Report for 2020. We are headed back to the basics this year as Classic Blue was announced Color of the Year for 2020

by Alexis Jones

Jan 07, 2020

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What We're Seeing in 2020

It's the beginning of a new year as well as a new decade, and we are so excited about all the newest trends that we're seeing! Since there is so much newness coming our way, I thought it would be fun to interview our buying team to see what they thought would be big in their area of expertise for the coming year. So, here's what we're seeing in 2020:

by Rachel Mettrick

Jan 06, 2020

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Happy Holidays @ Your Local Glik's

If you have a Glik's store near you and you haven't yet planned a shopping visit during the Holiday season... you're missing out!!! Here's why: at Glik's, we like to have •F•U•N• during the holidays! This year we celebrated with 32 different VIP events throughout the company, a bunch of our stores wrapped their customer's gifts for free, and all of our associates are dressed to the nines in order to spark fashion inspiration for all visitors who walk in their doors! If you still don't think you'll have time to stop in, keep reading so you can experience a Glik's Christmas through this blog post.

by Rachel Mettrick

Dec 20, 2019

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Christmas Outfit Inspo!

'Tis the season to be merry and bright! We know you've been shopping for the best of the best gifts for family and friends, but have you taken some time to shop for yourself?! If not, we definitely suggest you take a look at our New Arrivals! We get the latest fast fashion styles with new arrivals almost daily, so you'll always to be find something that suits your style.

by Alexis Jones

Dec 07, 2019

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Gift Guide 2019

I'm sure some of you have already begun checking things off of your Christmas list, but for those of you who haven't (& if you need last minute things to complete your gifts), we've compiled the best list of stocking stuffers! Give the gift of Glik's this season. These gifts come in a large price range-- so they are perfect for any occasion! Keep reading to see our top giftables for this year.

by Alexis Jones

Nov 22, 2019

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Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas 2019

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we’re so excited to officially kick off the holiday season.  If you’re like any of us at Glik’s, holiday season has already begun! Since celebrating Thanksgiving can be chaotic and exciting, while you are catching up with old friends, spending quality time with family, and shopping for gifts, we thought we would help you out a bit by putting together a few outfits! All of these outfits are available to purchase online, but if anything, we wanted to give you some inspiration on what you could wear during this time of year!

by Alexis Jones

Nov 07, 2019

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Fall Re-Boot: Must-Haves for the Season

Right now we want ALL the boots we’re seeing because our new arrivals are spot on to what we’re craving! Our shoe collections are screaming, "It's time for a reboot!" Pointed toes, grungy lug bottoms, classic styles, animal prints and much more will be included in this shoe-centered blog. Lace-up and get ready to dive into our current favorite footwear picks!   

by Rachel Mettrick

Nov 01, 2019

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Brand Spotlight: Weatherproof Vintage

One of our highest quality and most fashion-forward brands for men that we carry is Weatherproof Vintage. Defined by its American Classic look, Weatherproof Vintage embodies men's casual style. It's parent company, Weatherproof Garment company was created in 1948 as an outerwear company that designs high quality jackets with superior comfort at an exceptional value.

by Alexis Jones

Oct 25, 2019

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Trendy 2019 DIY Halloween Costumes

It’s spooky season and we’re all starting to Google “easy Halloween costume ideas” so that we can throw something together for the upcoming holiday. (Come on, you know you did it too!) So, we’ve compiled a few trendy costumes in this blog for you so you’ll be ready for Halloween 2019! Most of these looks are made with items that you might already have in your closet. So, get ready to be inspired by five easy Halloween Costume ideas that you can just throw on and head out the door to your next party!

by Rachel Mettrick

Oct 18, 2019

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Let's Talk About Teddy

Welcome to my teddy talk! The question you all have been trying to decipher the answer to… what’s the difference between teddy and Sherpa material? And what’s so great about the two? Well, the answer is you can’t go wrong with either, because Sherpa pullovers and teddy coats are SO insanely popular that you’ll definitely want to purchase one of each. 

by Alexis Jones

Oct 11, 2019

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Celebrating 122 Years!

Just in case you didn’t know, Glik’s is a family-owned company that was founded back in 1897. Four generations later, with 68 beautiful brick and mortar stores throughout the Midwest (soon to be 69) and a fast fashion website, we are so excited to announce that we are still thriving at year 122! Since this is a pretty big milestone, we wanted to celebrate this year with a BANG!! For our 122^nd Anniversary, we have sales, giveaways, and fun surprises to keep this party running strong, two weeks long. In this blog we will break down all of our special events, sales and more so you can know all you need to in order to celebrate with us in style.

by Rachel Mettrick

Oct 04, 2019

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Transitional Looks: From Summer to Fall & Beyond

Since we have officially begun the autumn season, I guess it is *officially* time to start transitioning our wardrobe from our warm, summer clothes to our cooler, fall clothes. Personally, fall fashion is my FAVORITE type of fashion and it can never come around soon enough to start wearing all things cozy.  Although the weather may not be fully cooperating with our fall styles yet, it's an awkward time of year where you need to start transitioning some of your summer clothes into the fall season.

by Alexis Jones

Sep 27, 2019

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Brand Spotlight: Vanilla Bay

If you’re looking for fall fashion filled with cute elbow patches, color block styles, double hoods, contrast sleeves and super soft materials, you need to check out Vanilla Bay! We love the versatility of this brand and how easily you can style their pieces for any occasion. No matter what you add to your collection, you will notice how soft and comfortable the material is and how easily it will pair with the rest of your fall closet!

by Rachel Mettrick

Sep 20, 2019

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Fall Style from the Simply Southern Men's Collection

Even though we tend to focus on women’s fashion and what’s new in a girls’ world, we had to give a little love to the men too! We just received a huge collection of men’s fashion for fall and we are so excited to share it with you all. All of these styles we will discuss today are from one of our best-selling brands: Simply Southern.  Simply Southern prides themselves in being the leading producer of Charming T-Shirts and have recently released their new fall line including a variety of fashion-forward items as well.

by Alexis Jones

Sep 12, 2019

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D E N I M ⭐️ D A Z E

No matter your style, every girl NEEDS a new pair of jeans this season! We are so in love with all of the different jeans that we have in stock for fall, and we can’t wait to share our favorite denim brands with you in this blog. Keep reading for a quick break down of all the women’s brands that are on our need-to-know list for the season!

by Rachel Mettrick

Sep 06, 2019

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New to the Buying Team: Abby!

We are excited to introduce you to Abby Meyer, our new Assistant Buyer of Crossover Clothing! Originally from Hillsboro, Illinois, Abby started with Glik’s as an associate at our Edwardsville, Illinois location.  She loved the company and the atmosphere that Glik’s holds as well as being able to help people face to face in the store.  While working at our Edwardsville location, Abby was studying to get her degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management from Stevens Institute in St. Louis!

by Alexis Jones

Aug 30, 2019

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