In The Press
Dress for the Nines maternity store in San Diego gets some press once in awhile and it sure makes us proud! Here are some of the press Dress for the Nines has received.
Allison Andrews Nominated for “Women Who Mean Business Awards”
2009 Women Who Mean Business Awards - 10/27/2009
OCTOBER 27, 2009—1,300 people gathered to celebrate the 167 Women Who Mean Business Nominees at a luncheon located at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center in Mission Valley. Meg Whitman, former eBay President and CEO as well as California gubernatorial Candidate, served as the keynote speaker. Event emcees Patricia Brown and Geni Cavitt announced the 33 honorees including four special awards: Community Service Award to Laurin Pause with Community Resource Center; Courage Award to Linda Olson with UC San Diego’s Medical Center/Horton Hospital; Exemplary Award to Deborah Bell with Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar and Air Force Inspection Agency and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Captain Sandra Buckles with SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific. Congratulations to all the nominees and honorees. All photos by Brian Bostrom Photography.
Our very own Allison Andrews was nominated for San Diego Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business Awards” for her dedication and success with Dress for the Nines and APA Consulting. Allison and the other nominees were honored at the 16th Annual WWMB luncheon for their business achievements, courage amongst adversity, and contributions to the San Diego community and non-profit organizations.
Allison’s list of accomplishments is extensive and only continues to grow as she is currently running two successful businesses and pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. She is the owner of APA Consulting, co-owner of Dress for the Nines, and co-founder of the Ross Family Legacy Foundation, which helps people and animals in our communities. Allison is truly an inspiration and role model for women in business.
Posted by hillary on 11/28 at 04:46 PM
Dress for the Nines on NBC channel 7 Morning News
Dress for the Nines was on NBC morning show August 27th, 2009 with a preview of the Fall maternity fashions!
Posted by Allison Andrews on 08/30 at 11:08 AM
Celebrate that baby bump and resulting bundle of joy. on NBC.COM
On NBC San Diego - Around-town- fashion
Baby Love
Celebrate that baby bump and resulting bundle of joy.
By ANGELA BULL
Updated 12:16 AM PDT, Fri, Aug 14, 2009
GreenThread on Etsy MIND READING: Most mommies are pretty in tune with their baby’s gurgles and goos, but it’s safe to say that many have wondered what their baby is really thinking. Sign 4 Baby holds monthly 45-minute free seminars which teach the basics of communicating with your baby through sign language. You’ll even learn 10 quick and easy signs to get started. Take a look at their events calendar for the next free session, or sign up for upcoming classes.
FINDING AN OUTLET: After the feeding, burping and cuddling is gone, you’re going to have to stop holding that baby. Of course, this means your little one will be free to touch, poke and suck on every surface in sight. Bliss Nine is holding a free Baby Proofing class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Dress for the Nines maternity clothier in Mission Hills. Learn what to buy to protect your baby with safety products and eco-friendly cleaning techniques. Also, visit the store any Tuesday between 5-7 p.m. for 10% off your total purchase of chic, enviro-conscious maternity wear.
BABY GREENS: No matter how fabulous mommy looks, once the baby arrives all eyes are on them. Let that little light shine with organic baby apparel and accessories from San Diego’s GreenThread. From colorful cotton onesies to bamboo fleece blankets, you can rest assured that your baby feels as soft and cozy as they look. Pieces range from $12 to $75 and can be purchased on their Etsy store.
First Published: Aug 12, 2009 11:39 AM PDT
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/fashion/Baby-Love-53053657.html
Posted by Allison on 08/27 at 02:08 PM
Best of San Diego 2009
(as seen in August 2009 Best of San Diego Magazine)
ECO-CHIC MATERNITY BOUTIQUE
Dress for the Nines delivers trendy maternity threads that are affordable and, in many cases, good for the planet. The refreshing alternative to retail stores stocks organic cotton and bamboo must-haves, hot brands like Paper Denim & Cloth, jewelry from local designers and a selection of eco-friendly skincare and baby essentials.
Posted by Allison on 08/05 at 11:25 AM
Article on Dress for the Nines in the Presidio Sentinel
By Patty Ducey-Brooks
As a writer, I enjoy meeting people who impress me with their talents and skills, drives and passions, enthusiasm and energy. One of my recent interviews was with Allison Andrews. She’s a Mission Hills resident and a “stylish,” young entrepreneur.
Andrews and her business partner, Kyle Olewnik of Point Loma, have recently embarked on a new retail business. Olewnik has been operating a baby boutique, Style Child, in Hillcrest. Andrews, who has been a consultant for various retail businesses, had a vision of a boutique that would cater to the “mom to be.” She envisioned a store that sold reasonably priced maternity wear and other items that serve the needs of expectant mothers and fathers, and their new arrival. She wanted to stretch the envelope in terms of serving a target market that may be underserved, and possibly misunderstood. She wanted to remove the “stigma” associated with pregnancy. Pregnant women can be sexy, strong and attractive.
After some serious consideration and research, Andrews and Olewnik began their quest to open a store in Hillcrest, adjacent to Style Child. Dress for the Nines, intelligently named to reflect the nine months of pregnancy, opened in early April 2009. What impressed me about Andrews and her new business venture is that she really relates to the needs of a mother to be, the excitement, fears, uncertainties and desire
to be feminine and attractive. Andrews understands the “mental and physical state” of pregnancy, and the importance of offering extra-special attention.
Which reminds me of the young mother to be, nine months pregnant, who entered the store while I was visiting with Andrews. Immediately Andrews introduced herself and asked if she could be of assistance. The young woman said she was looking for a dress to wear for her baby shower, which was the upcoming weekend. It was obvious that she was feeling physically uncomfortable and awkward. She wanted to find a dress that would help her relax and feel attractive, yet, wasn’t a typical maternity dress.
Immediately Andrews showed her a cute summer dress. She could wear it at the end of her pregnancy, and it would be a perfect party dress after she had lost her baby body. The dress almost magically “adjusts to the shape” of the person wearing it. The customer was elated. She could be frivolous and frugal all at the same time.
The customer tried on the dress. She looked adorable. She made the purchase, and expressed her happiness. This wasn’t just a pregnancy purchase. She now has a summer dress that she can wear well after the baby arrives.
The customer left the store with a big smile on her face and a new friend. Andrews asked her to stay in touch and let her know the results of the baby shower.
Within the short time that I was in the store, it was obvious that Andrews makes an extra effort to befriend her customers, every single person who enters the store.
“I like to have sincere conversations with our customers, to validate our relationship.”
Andrews has made it her responsibility to make the connection with her customers, and to provide an array of products that cater to the mom and parents to be. Dress for the Nines carries clothing that feels good to the touch and are environmentally sensitive. Some of the clothes at Dress for the Nines are made of organic bamboo, which has an amazing, silky texture.
Some of the brands she’s selected to sell include Japanese Weekend, Maternal American and Everly Gray. Andrews refers to these brands as “wow attire.” They are reasonably priced and fashionable, sexy and classy.
And though dressing during pregnancy is the focus of the store, Dress for the Nines contains other items that make great gifts for the expectant mother, father and baby to be. There are humorous books on child rearing that any new parent might appreciate. There are accessories, including jewelry, lingerie and underwear, ecofriendly nail polish, recyclable gift cards, and skin care products for mommy and baby. As for dad, there are Draper/diaper bags, 100 percent leather, similar to the ones that Brad Pitt has been
seen wearing over his shoulder.
Dress for the Nines is definitely a must see because it’s a refreshing change in shopping. There is an inviting living room area in the center of the shop to sit and relax. The display cases are made of bamboo and recycled materials. The store is decorated in such a way that it is sophisticated, yet comforting.
I’d recommend a visit to the store to satisfy your curiosity and meet the founders, Andrews and Olewnik, “stylish,” young entrepreneurs who also have a passion for providing something that many of us miss, good, old-fashioned customer service.
Posted by D4TN on 06/29 at 10:43 AM
Blog write up on Mommy’s Lil Monkey
Click here to read the article on Dress for the Nines.
http://mommyslittlemonkey-evie.blogspot.com/
Posted by on 06/20 at 12:05 PM
Article on Discoversd.com about Dress for the Nines
We are so pleased with this review of our maternity store on DiscoverSD.com by a very popular stylist and fashion critic - Vanessa Valiente.
Posted by on 06/15 at 04:03 PM
Dress for the Nines in the San Diego Union Tribune
Incredible! After only eight days open and we were featured in the Union Tribune 4-18-09. This dress is by LA Made and is 100% bamboo. Within four days of this article coming out, we sold out of the bamboo dress and when I called LA Made to order more they too were sold out- can you believe it? Thanks UT! 
Posted by Allison Andrews on 04/27 at 08:04 PM