Consuul + The Living Memoir

If you've tuned in to this season of MTV's hit show The Real World: San Diego, then you've probably heard of The Living Memoir, or seen the cast rocking their TLM apparel! The Living Memoir (TLM) was created by The Real World's Nathan Stodghill as a place for people to share their feelings and celebrate life. The website features a forum predominantly about suicide awareness; however, "it is intended for people to remember the past (rewind), live in the present (play), think about the future (fast forward) and unwind emotions (eject)." TLM's mission is: Learn, Laugh, Love & Live Forever.

Consuul is proud to have played such an important role in helping Nate bring his website and clothing line to life in order to spread his positive message and promote the brand which has already helped countless individuals in a time of need. According to Nate, "Within the next year, I would love to see this company prosper. Here at The Living Memoir, we are about breaths taken, smiles worn, and lives saved. We hope our consumer acknowledges our charitable contributions to our Non-profit organization partners. Ultimately, we just want to offer a helping hand to those in need. We at The Living Memoir hope to establish, not only a "brand," but a lifestyle."

This season of The Real World may be winding down, but we know that Nate is just getting started! At Consuul, we love working with people who are passionate about what they're doing, and look forward to continuing to help Nate spread his positive message.

Have an idea that you're passionate about? Feeling inspired to do something about it? Contact Consuul today, and see how we can bring your clothing line, website, brand or dreams to life!

#LIVING

The Living Memoir Website

The Living Memoir Facebook

The Living Memoir Apparel

Consuul is Making Moves!

The seasons are changing; you can smell it in the air... Time for fresh cold-weather gear for your organization or business! Drop that Winter 2012 line or start production on the Spring/Summer season! Contact one of our sales reps without delay so we can get you the best possible pricing and production time!

As the seasons change, so changes Consuul. We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our capabilities by relocating our production team to a larger facility, and can now offer new styles of printing to our customers. As a result, we will no longer be servicing customers from our former warehouse in the SDSU area. You can still find us at our downtown showroom/office location at 345 6th Ave. right next to the Broken Yolk for all of your printing needs.

Consuul is also excited to be working with AXE to bring a special promotion to male collegiate organizations. We are offering the opportunity to receive a substantial discount on your custom apparel order by getting AXE to sponsor your organization, sports team, or Fraternity. Some restrictions may apply, and this is a limited time offer. Contact us for details.

Consuul Loves Boobies

Consuul has teamed up with Students for Public Health, a student organization at SDSU, and are currently selling "State Loves Boobies" shirts and tank tops in order to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. Each year we participate in the Making Strides Walk, and through the selling of shirts and monetary donations, over $3,000 has been raised. We hope Students for Public Health break the $3,500.00 mark this year!

Please help support the cause by purchasing a shirt or tank before September 30th for only $10 each. After the 30th, the regular sale will begin and the price will raise to $15. Thank you for your support!

*To order your shirt please email students4publichealth@gmail.com with your first and last name, size, type of shirt (Tee or Tank) and your phone number!

Party Rock Fashion Show feat. Consuul & Flex Watches!

LMFAO & Party Rock Fashion Show

Join Consuul, Flex Watches, SD Promo Girls, and more at FLUXX for LMFAO's Party Rock & BBU After Party this Sunday, September 18th, 2011 from 9PM to 2AM

LMFAO's Red Foo & Sky Blu will be performing a live DJ set with opening set by Erik Till! Consuul will be featured in a Party Rock Fashion Show alongside Flex Watches with the lovely SD Promo Girls Also, LIVE Art show by a Consuul featured artist - Cory Shnitzner; Photography by our friend James Norton; and Hosted Champagne for Girls from 9:00 - 10:00

For tickets or more information, email erik@consuul.com

Artist Collaboration Series: Katherine Brannock

Consuul has teamed up with one of San Diego's most talented artists, Katherine Brannock, to officially kick off our Artist Collaboration Series. We have been working with some very creative people and are excited to bring their art to life on apparel lines that will be very unique, and give their work exposure it would not have received otherwise. We recently caught up with Katherine to shine some more light on this project - check out her interview below:

Kathy: Hey, this is Katherine Brannock. My passion is communication, and I hope that my work will inspire people to rediscover the greatness hidden within themselves.

Consuul: You are known primarily for your illustrations and comics. Why did you decide to print tee shirts?

Kathy: Whenever people looked at my art, they almost always asked me for t-shirts. I was pretty honored that someone would want to wear my art, and after a while I decided to try following through with that concept.

Consuul: Have you ever thought about making an apparel line and designing primarily for clothing?

Kathy: Definitely, fashion is one of my biggest inspirations. I love the idea of how wearing something beautiful (be it hand-made, vintage, designer, or sentimental, etc.) can generate our dormant self-confidence.

Consuul: Your illustrations are so different from the typical graphics on tee shirts these days. How do you get to the finished illustration? What is the process?

Kathy: It's very time intensive. Every piece is different, and lately I've only focused on creating work spontaneously - no predetermined ideas ahead of time. I like to let things happen of their own free will on the page. This is one of my greatest motivations, I never know how something will turn out.

Consuul: Where can I get one of these tee shirts?

Kathy: They are available on my Etsy store: just type in Katherine Brannock and you can find me. And on my website store at: katherinebrannock.com & www.consuul.com in the shop

Consuul: What has been your favorite design? And Why?

Kathy: That's hard to say, I love them all, but the Owl Girl on the pink t-shirt is so bold. I can't wait to see someone walking down the street wearing it with some pride.

Consuul: Are there any exciting projects coming up that you can let us know about?

Kathy: At the moment, I'm doing my best to build a portfolio for showing my work in galleries around town, the US and eventually overseas. Also, in the meantime, I'll be working hard on my next piece of art and literature.

Consuul: Do you have any message you would like to share with the people who are reading about your new venture in the t-shirt world?

Kathy: I'm not sure if I could really sum up what I would like to tell everyone, but I will pose a question to the public:

"Is it worth it to you, to leave something behind for the enjoyment of others?"

Fortune's Elevation Pool Party August 14th

Elevation, Fortune's highly anticipated upcoming Summer Pool Party, is in two weeks and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of it! There will be multiple DJs spinning the hottest tracks at two different DJ booths until 5pm when the headliners - Scooter & Lavelle and Charles Feelgood - take the stage.

**Entertainment**

CHARLES FEELGOOD | SCOOTER & LAVELLE

Theron | Shewfly | Sanjay

Ayla Simone & Miss Dust 2X4 set

Chris Liosi | Brett Bodley | Wired | Flesch | Nava | Mic-E


Fortune will also be debuting their swimwear in the fashion show and Consuul will be live screen printing. Come by our pop-up store, choose your shirt, and get your very own custom Fortune tee that you helped create!

Consuul has a limited amount of pre-sale tickets starting at $15.
Just go to www.wantickets.com/fortune​421 and type in the code PRINT

For bottle service inquiry contact Ivy's VIP team at 619.814.2055

Hope to see you there!!

ComicCon Takes Over Downtown San Diego while Revolt Takes Over the Beaches

COMICCON

The massive four-day event that is ComicCon was held at the San Diego Convention Center last week and was the biggest one yet! This was also the first year that Consuul was officially involved in it. With over 300,000 guests, Downtown San Diego resembled a mix between Las Vegas, a HollyWood movie set, Halloween, and a circus with all of the diehard, costumed fans in attendance from around the world. The convention also brought numerous industry professionals to our neighborhood, and we had the chance to work with some of these big companies.

One of our newest clients, SEGA, came to us in need of some professionally made garments and outfits for the convention and their Sega Arcade room. They were fun to work with and we can't wait for the next opportunity to help them out again. Below you see a SEGA shirt we printed for their events promotion team (the guy next to the Lego Transformer).

Furthermore, we have been working with a very talented artist and illustrator named Katherine Brannock who exhibited in the Artists' Alley this year with an arsenal of t-shirts we collaborated on. Her work is done with a BIC ballpoint pen on drawing paper and the outcome is phenomenal.

We were pleased that she wanted to work with us on transferring her artwork to high quality t-shirts. If you like her artwork, please feel free to make a purchase at our online shop here.
There are 3 designs available right now: The Shark on white and aqua, Owl on fuchsia and white, and Elephant on orange and white.

REVOLT SUMMER SURF SERIES

Last weekend, ComicCon took over downtown San Diego. This upcoming weekend, Revolt In Style takes over Ocean Beach with their third event of the summer.

The Revolt Summer Surf Series Pro Am events are open to the public and anyone can compete. Each event provides the athlete with the opportunity to win cash prizes and incredible swag from all the sponsors. All the events are eco-friendly and Revolt has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Lifeguard Association, Global Clean Water.org, Buster Biofuels and more to help raise global environmental awareness. Multiple divisions allow athletes of all types to showcase their skills. Fun beach games and Live DJ’s will add to the festival atmosphere and entertain the spectators and competitors. Come join us in the fun! JULY 30 - Ocean Beach Pier, OB SIGN UP ONLINE: http://revoltsurfseries.co​m/rsss/entry-form/

Working with Consuul

Working with Consuul 101

If you are looking to order custom t-shirts for the first time, it may seem a bit intimidating not understanding the printing process or knowing how to transform your idea into a wearable garment. This guide is designed to help you through this process and explain how to bring your idea to life.

Step 1:
Make artwork.
So you want to make tee shirts or other wearable product? You will first need some sort of art or graphic for us to screen print. If you're starting from scratch, our Graphic Design team members are skilled at working with you to help see your vision through. Here are some important things to remember:

Size - make sure you measure out on a t-shirt how big you want your design to be. Remember that t-shirts vary in size, so make sure the design you want to print will look good on either a small or extra large. On our regular screens, the size limitation is 14 inches by 17 inches. If you want to print bigger than that, it is called jumbo or all over printing and is a different process.

Color(s): Pantone matching system - Pantone is the official color matching system that standardizes the process of universally matching colors. Using pantone colors lets you get the colors you want without any margin for error. Of course, if you aren’t that picky about colors, you can always specify which colors you want by their names (example: baby blue).

Timing - Screen printing has a lot of variables that determine the turnaround time. Our standard turnaround time is 10 business days but orders can be rushed if necessary. Some things you should take into consideration:

Shipping time- We are located in sunny San Diego and service people all around the country. Please make sure you consider shipping time on top of our turnaround time.
Changes to design/mock- Here at Consuul, we send digital mock-ups to approve before we start printing. If you want to change the artwork after the mock-up, the turnaround time wont start until the artwork is finalized and approved.

Payment- turnaround times only begin when we have received payment and approval of artwork.
Custom finishing- Bagging, tagging, UPC labeling and other specialty print and finishing techniques can add some time onto your order, so make sure you consult with a Consuul sales rep when considering these finishing services.

You will also need to submit your artwork to us in a file we can use to print your designs. The best file types we prefer are .AI files but we can also work with .PDFs, .JPGs, and .PSDs. Important! Make sure your artwork is 300dpi and designed to the size of the final print.
Also, make sure your fonts are outlined. If they are not, your font will not be on the design when we receive it.

Step 2:
Pick garments and order.
There are hundreds of shirt styles out there and it can be tough to know what shirt is right for you:

100% cotton is the most popular shirt we print on and when you dont know where to start, this will be your safest choice. Keep in mind these may shrink about 5% because they are 100% cotton. These shirts are the most affordable choice and the outcome when printing on them is great.



100% ringspun is our second most popular and our favorite. These shirts are top quality and softer than regular 100% basic cotton shirts. These produce great printing results and work very well with our discharge inks. The most popular shirt in this category is the American Apparel 2001 as a lot of clothing companies prefer to print on this shirt since it is so soft and well-made.




Triblend is a close third due to its extra comfort and one of the softest shirts we carry. However, you cannot use discharge inks on this shirt and because of its makeup, it usually comes in a heather. These are one of the most expensive shirts we carry so if you want a high-end soft shirt, this is your garment.





50/50 is a good mix between the ringspun cotton shirt and the triblend. It is half cotton & half polyester so it won't shrink, but the drawback is that we can't discharge on it. If you want to print on this shirt, we recommend water-based inks.



After you have the shirts picked out, you can call our sales office at 858.227.9271 or request a quote at consuul.com.
It will help speed the ordering process up if you have a shirt size breakdown, the colors that you want to print, along with the artwork ready for print. Make sure you let us know what your deadline is before placing the order so we can make sure we can get your job done with more than enough time. Again, our standard turnaround time is 10 business days but we can rush almost any job for an extra fee.

Step 3:
Pay
After you send your artwork to us, we will send you a digital mockup along with an estimate. Once you accept the estimate, approve the mockup, and pay for the order, we can start printing and the turnaround time will start. We accept checks and all major credit cards that can be paid over the phone, online, or you can come in to our showroom if you are in the area.

Step 4:
Almost there...
Wait 10 business days (plus shipping, if necessary) for your order to arrive and ENJOY! We welcome feedback on your experience with us and we love to hear about how much you love your shirts - so don't be shy! Thank you for choosing Consuul!

New tees!

New tees are available now. They are going fast so be sure to grab one at our online shop here

Consuul Is Proud to Offer You Lower Printing Prices!

It's no secret that times right now are tough and resources are tighter then ever for almost everyone. The apparel industry is no exception, and as commodities like cotton increase in price, companies at all levels - big and small, wholesale and retail - feel the impact. In an effort to help our customers and stay competitive in today's market, Consuul has decided to significantly cut our printing prices!

Recently, we have made advancements in technology that have increased efficiency and productivity, allowing us to lower prices and still offer the great level of customer service that you want and high quality products that you need. Contact us today for more information regarding our lower prices and find out how we can help your business succeed!

Join the Consuul Movement - Become a Brand Rep!

Would you like free Consuul Apparel? Do you want to be a part of California's hottest new clothing line and lifestyle brand? How about a chance to earn some cash?

If you answered yes, then you should apply to be a Consuul Brand Rep for your college campus!

Join our team and create an impact in your community. We will send you custom Consuul apparel, flyers, and stickers to help you "rep" Consuul and start your on-campus promotion. Let your personal network go to work for you - using your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, you can help spread the word about Consuul. By getting your friends and classmates to 'Like' us or 'Follow' us, you can win a party hosted by Consuul and be recognized as Consuul's Regional Sales Rep. You will have the opportunity to earn thousands of dollars and turn this into a very rewarding career!

Contact reps@consuul.com for more information, or click here to apply now!

Revolt In Style Magazine Issue Release Party & Bikini Fashion Show

Come join us at the Revolt In Style Magazine Issue Release Party & Bikini Fashion Sho

w! Check out the details below:

Time	this Friday at 7:30pm - Saturday at 2:00am
Location	The Fleetwood 639 J Street San Diego, CA

Hosted Tequila Bar by TALERO TEQUILA from 7:30 to 8:30pm

•BIKINI Fashion Show presented by THE LABEL SWIMWEAR & FORTUNE 421 SWIMWEAR

•Fashion Show starts at 8:00pm

•MUNITIO 9MM SHELL CASING EARBUD GIVE-AWAY
•Pictures of the event to be featured in the next issue of Revolt In Style Magazine.

• NO COVER
• START YOUR MEMORIAL WEEKEND HERE

•DJ CHRIS DEVOY
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•DJ SCHOENY
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Jenny's Walk 2011

Consuul is proud to once again be sponsoring Jenny’s Walk, happening May 1, 2011 at San Diego State University.

Please visit www.jennyswalk.com to get more information, get involved, and make a donation.

Jenny Poliakoff, a founding volunteer at the Friendship Circle, died tragically May 6, 2007. She became involved with The Friendship Circle organization during her senior year in high school, diving immediately into the work, and quickly becoming the ideal teen partner. She loved the children, always greeting them with a warm friendly smile and a cheerful disposition. A bright and articulate young woman, Jenny was eager and delighted to help anyone in need. Jenny noticed any child standing off to the side at a Friendship Circle event and made sure to get them involved. The joy Jenny took from just being with the children was obvious to all. She looked forward to learning at the training sessions and encouraged others to attend and participate as well. Jenny was genuinely loved and touched by all who knew her.

Walkathon Date: May 1, 2011

A 5K 'Friendship Walkathon' culminating with a 'Friendship Festival to benefit children with special needs and their families.

CONTACT INFO:

Nate Poliakoff - Event Coordinator
(619)980-5254
info@jennyswalk.com

The Friendship Circle
16934 Chabad way
Poway, CA 92064

San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182

UCSD Sun God 2011

The days are quickly getting longer and warmer here in sunny San Diego. With that comes days at the beach, pool parties, and maybe best of all - the UCSD Sun God Festival! Consuul has been busy printing the event shirts and other merchandise, and we are excited to

get out there and see everyone rocking it! Most of us are music lovers, and UCSD is going to deliver with an exciting lineup that we’re sure will offer something for everyone. Rising hip-hop superstar Wiz Khalifa will be closing the night, sharing the Main stage with seasoned rockers Jimmy Eat World, Mike Posner and Crystal Castles. JFK of MSTRKRFT will be spinning on the Dance Stage, and don't miss the comedy & performance acts at the Midway. And guess what - there are more exciting acts to come for all three stages, so stay tuned!

Tickets for student guests, grad students, staff, faculty, and alumni went on sale April 11th. Be sure to check out the Tickets page for more info on these and the free undergrad student wristbands.
Check out Sun God Week for some of the activities happening off RIMAC Field on the week of the festival. There are more events in the works, so check back in the coming weeks to see what else is happening from May 9th-May 13th.

For the latest updates, 'like' the Sun God Festival on Facebook, and follow on Twitter at @asceucsd.

Greenfest 2011

Consuul is proud to be once again working with Greenfest to promote sustainability at SDSU and the rest of San Diego. From April 18th - 22nd, there will be an abundance of events and activities on the SDSU campus in conjunction with Earth Day. Check out the schedule at as.sdsu.edu/greenfest; the calendar includes a Consuul fashion show, art shows, film screenings, a carnival, and live performances by Steve Aoki and Lupe Fiasco!

Associated Students of SDSU is committed to promoting sustainable practices by setting an example for the entire campus to emulate, and by providing the SDSU community with events and programs that serve the mission of becoming a more "green" campus. As a part of this mission, GreenFest was created to bring awareness to the entire SDSU student body and surrounding San Diego community and celebrate sustainability and Aztec Pride.

Consuul can't wait for this year's GreenFest and to show our support! Check out the video below to see scenes from the 2010 GreenFest!

Consuul Clothing featured in Glamour & Glow!

Glamour and Glow In The Garden of Vogue

The World's Largest Black Light Fashion, Music, and Art Expression featuring the first ever

Avatar Glow Forest

Saturday March 19th, 2011, Producers West Coast Club Life bring Glamour and Glow to 4th and B Event Center showcasing an enormous array of fashion, music, art and horticulture, all illuminated under black lights. Glamour and Glow, a bi-annual event, is performance driven and visually stimulating. Models showcase the hottest designer fashion clothing, including Consuul, while displaying body art and theatrical fiber optic hair extensions. The event offers special guest celebrities, DJ's and visually stimulating circus acts performing wild acrobatic feats. Also showcased are striking 3-D visual props, sculptures and paintings. All guests are encouraged to wear their finest white attire and participate in being body painted.

This year, Glamour and Glow presents for the first time, the "Avatar Glow Forest", with various species of plants and water features in a highly unique and stunning UV reactive environment. Strategic displays throughout the venue encourage guests to interact with the garden artistry displays. The goal is to provide a spectacular one of a kind experience, while also educating guests of the need to understand, respect and preserve the environment in which we live.

Glamour and Glow opens at 9PM and runs until 2AM. Come join Consuul as we showcase some of our loudest pieces in one of the most unique events of the year! View more details below:

Purchase your tickets here: http://westcoastclublife.com/Glamou

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Check out the Glamour & Glow Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y54N9GPn6oI

Consuul Joins LeTip International

Consuul is proud to recognized by LeTip International, the world's largest professional business leads organization. Since 1978, LeTip programs have helped over 50,000 members, throughout the United States and Canada, build business success through personal referrals.

LeTip International's structure set the standard in the word-of-mouth referral industry. Members are known for their professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to one another, and to the LeTip Program.

LeTip Chapters meet weekly to exchange qualified leads, build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Only one representative of any given profession is accepted into a chapter, and members are chosen for their occupational expertise. We are excited to be part of such a prestigious group, and look forward to networking in 2011!

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