Win-It-Wednesday ~Featuring Nurse Mates!

. Win-It Wednesday Contests

Uniform Advantage Nurse Mates

Win-it-Wednesday is back (we know you’ve missed us!)  Today we want to show you all of the new styles from Nurse Mates and bring this highly coveted giveaway straight to you!  Out of the correct entries, we will RANDOMLY choose 5 winners, who will each receive a free pair of Nurse Mates shoes in the color and/or style of their choosing!

To enter the contest, post a “comment” to this blog post (please note, your answer will stay “hidden” until the contest period ends).  The contest ends Sunday 3/24 at midnight EST and we will announce the winners Monday 3/25.

Question: In addition to shoes, Nurse Mates also makes 4 other nursing related items.  What are these 4 different product categories?  (Hint: the answer can be found in the Nurse Mates section of the Uniform Advantage site)

Eligibility:

  • Contestants who have won a Uniform Advantage contest within the last 6 months are not eligible to win
  • Prizes are able to be shipped to U.S. addresses only
  • Selected contestants have 3  business days to respond to their “winner’s email” after which point they forfeit their prize to another contestant

Thank you for your participation and to Nurse Mates for sponsoring!

UA vs. the Runway: Spring 2013

. Scrubs Fashion

Think that wearing medical scrubs keeps you from sporting the trendy looks you see all throughout the mall?  Think again!  We’ve put the spotlight on three of spring’s hottest trends so you can see how easily they translate into scrubs fashion:

Nautical

Stripes and sail’s away with the promise of warm weather just on the horizon.  Get your maritime fix with these cute scrubs styles to (almost) make you feel like you’re away vacationing on the real thing.

Nautical

~ UA28SLN UA Sail Away Mock Wrap Scrub Top ~

UA Scrubs Sail Away Mock Wrap

UA28SLN UA Sail Away Mock Wrap

~ U524SLN UA Sail Away Navy Y-Neck Scrub Top ~

UA Scrubs Sail Away Navy Y-Neck

U524SLN UA Sail Away Navy Y-Neck

Pretty Petals

Flowers are in bloom on the runway this season, from bold to delicate you can find a look that’s just right for you.  This romantic, feminine print is a style staple this spring.  Shop these perennial picks and the complete collection of floral print scrubs. 

Floral

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~  U588TFD Tropically Fabulous Divalicious Scrub Top ~

UA Scrubs Tropically Fabulous Divalicious Print Scrub Top

U588TFD UA Tropically Fabulous Divalicious Print Scrub Top

~ U649RG Romance of Nature V-Neck Scrub Top ~

UA Scrubs Women's Romance of Nature Print Scrub Top

U649RG UA Women’s Romance of Nature Print Scrub Top

Bold Graphics:

Modern, geometric prints have dominated the runway since the start of the color blocking trend.  These bold prints aren’t going anywhere this season, so bring on the geo with these dramatic designs!

Geometric

~ YA358SQB You, Aye! Squared Love Black  Scrub Top ~

You, Aye ™ Scrubs Squared Love Black Mock Wrap Print Top

YA358SQB You, Aye ™ Scrubs Squared Love Black Mock Wrap Print Top

~ U683FGM UA Funky Geo Mojito Print Scrub Top ~

UA Scrubs Funky Geo Mojito Print Scrub Top

U683FGM UA Funky Geo Mojito Print Scrub Top

What nursing scrubs look are YOU loving this Spring??

UA Sponsors I Care, I Cure

. UA Gives Back

Uniform Advantage I Care I Cure

As you may remember, UA sponsored the I Care, I Cure race last year to help raise awareness for Childhood Cancer.  We are once again supporting this amazing organization for their 2013 race.

The mission of the organization is to help in the fight against Childhood Cancer and to provide those children inflicted with the disease with gentler treatment options.  Donations and race proceeds contribute to research grants and developing studies so that researchers can keep improving on existing treatment options with the ultimate goal of finding gentler cures for childhood cancer.

I Care, I Cure was started by Beth and Brad Besner, in memory of their son Ian, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia just before his 11th birthday.   The walk/race this year is being held this Sunday, February 10th at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.   Uniform Advantage will be a Silver Medal Race Sponsor donating $2,500 to the cause, with some of the proceeds coming from our Children are Golden scrub top.

To learn more the I Care I Cure foundation, visit their website at www.icareicure.org.

Thank You to our Customers!

. Randomness

Here at UA, Customer Service is our highest priority and we strive daily to exceed customer’s expectations.  So we want to say THANK YOU to all of the customers who have given us feedback over the past year, so that we can keep improving to best help you! Here are a few of many notes we’ve received from our valued customers:

thanks

From Debbie:

I just wanted to let you know I am spreading the word at work (at a local hospital) about how beautiful and affordable your tops are.  We have a uniform sale here twice a year, their plus size tops range from $26 to $30 and of course selection is very limited.  I was so frustrated I went online as soon as I got home and ordered my tops from you.  I was THRILLED to be able to get six tops, with shipping, averaging $10.60 each!  And received them only 3 days after placing my order…  WOW again!  Can’t wait to show them off at work.   Thank you so much.

From Linda:

I just received my second order from UA.  I just want to let you know how pleased I am with quality and service your company provides.  All three fit well and am very pleased with the quality and price. I work in a pharmacy that recently changed their dress code standards and until I came across your catalog I thought I’d never find any tops in navy with pockets.  UA is a life saver!

 From Eric:

“I have shopped twice on your website for my girlfriend and the quality of the products I have bought have been excellent and I will continue to shop with you.  Thank you!

From Victoria:

Thank you for such prompt service. I don’t believe I have ever gotten an order so fast.

 From Roseanne:

Your site was recommended to my by a classmate and I am really happy with it. I was able to find what I needed in the color I needed. Very good prices on your scrubs too, the best prices I’ve seen online.

From Madelyn

It is the easiest site of all the uniform sites to navigate. I buy from you because of the quality of the uniform fabric and the ease in which to buy it. Thank you

From Kristi

I just want to say THANK YOU!!! I wear skirts all the time and I was so excited to see that y’all have long scrub skirts!! I’ll be ordering every color!  I’ve tried making my own, and they’re just not great, and time consuming to make, but I was very excited to see that you all carry these and in multiple colors! Keep ‘em coming!!

From Marcy

I want to thank you for your help and taking care of my return. I had omitted the return invoice by mistake and emailed you with the item number. I appreciate the wonderful customer service I received, which today seems to have all but disappeared. I thank you again!

From Mary

Only website I use for scrubs – Thank you for making shopping for “work clothes” such a pleasure.

Have a question about your order? Finding the right size? Let us help! You can contact our expert Customer Service team today to assist you by phone, email, or live chat!

Putting the YUM in the Holiday Season!

. Holiday, Randomness

‘Tis the season for holiday parties, and is also the season where spare time seems to be nonexistent!  So we’re making it easy for you this year and bringing you party-ready treats for you to bring into work for your co-workers (while you all have on your winter holiday scrubs of course), make for your neighborhood gathering, or even save for family on Christmas day!  Let us know if we forgot any, we’d love to hear your favorite festive recipe for the holidays!

Sausage Wreath

Sausage Wreath

Santa Hat Pretzels

Santa Hat Pretzels

Christmas Mice Cookies

Christmas Mice Cookies

Snowman Cheese ball

Snowman Cheese ball

Santa Crackers

Santa Crackers

Olive Christmas Penguin Poppers

Olive Christmas Penguin Poppers

Sophie’s Holiday Picks!

. Sophie's Picks

Are you in the holiday mood yet!? I have to say I am, driving around seeing all of the decorations and Christmas music on the radio just puts me in a cheery mood! On that note, I wanted to bring you three of my favorite Winter picks.  Not only do they make me happy to wear, but festive prints can have a really positive effect on those around you too!  This “Brooke” top by Koi pretty much sums up how I am every year about rushing to finish getting something for everyone!  It also has engraved heart buttons on the side for perfect girlish detailing and a half elastic back for the most flattering fit (so reach for that extra Christmas cookie!).

K174WSL Wish List Print Top

This ice skating penguins top from UA brings out the kid in everyone, whether you work in pediatrics or not!  It is also ultra-flattering with side slits and side seam pockets for storage (and some Christmas candy on-the-go!)

H762SWP UA Women’s Swirling Penguins Print Top

What is New Year’s without a little glam?  This Koi Scrubs “Brianna” top brings the mystery with a masquerade theme and a touch of glamour with the jeweled rhinestone button at the neckline.  There is also ruby stitching throughout the sides back elastic to keep your figure looking its best.  Toast to looking great!

K190CHR Cheers Print Top

-Sophie

Movember 2012

. Randomness

For those of you unfamiliar with Movember, we’re here to tell you about this campaign that is (literally) changing the face of men’s health around the world.  Men worldwide start Movember, November 1st, clean shaven and then make it their goal throughout the month to grow the most impressive mustache they can.

They become walking, talking personal ads raising awareness, word-of-mouth buzz,  and money for the often ignored issue of men’s health, specifically prostate and testicular cancers.  As this movement continues to grow on a global scale, there is now mustache merchandise in many stores and mustache-themed fundraising parties. Movember participants nicknamed “Mo Bros” along with the women in their lives “Mo Sistas” have been very successful, raising $126.3 million in 2011.  It is the goal of the organization to change the attitudes that men have about their health, to increase the chances of early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of these cancers.

We tracked down some local Movember “Mo Bros” from our Ft. Lauderdale, FL fire department doing their part in the fight against prostate and testicular cancer.

If you would like to learn more about this fundraising campaign or would like to donate to this international effort visit Movember.com.  Do you know anyone participating in Movember?