Backstory
Craving chic and comfy style to take me from yoga class to an evening out, I worked with a seamstress to create the first four designs nearly two decades years ago. We started with yoga pants and tees, then incorporated wrap tops and a wrap dress.
Over the years TDJ (formerly TranquiliT) has added numerous mix-and-match pieces, additional eco-fabrics such as the organic cotton/organic bamboo/spandex fleece blend, won awards, transitioned to a local seamstress, and been featured in Washington Post, Washingtonian, and Shape. It’s been a journey!
And here’s an assortment of posts featuring the clothing line over the years and a signature style Pop-Up (style portion starts at 35:45) from the summer.
New Look
In an effort to consolidate and simplify, I’ve folded TDJ into this website and I shared why earlier this fall. I’ve paired the designs down to the essentials, transitioned to all black, and showcase many pieces on a variety of body shapes and sizes.
Why all black?
For years I’ve found simplicity and ease in wearing all black. As I prepared to streamline the clothing line, I decided to shift to an all-black collection for a variety of compelling reasons. Here’s 10 of them.
- Everything matches, making daily dress-up fun and easy.
- Black is chic, classic, and iconic.
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It’s the standard for Paris, ballet, New York, and Zen.
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Black dresses up or down. Christian Dior agrees, “You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion.”
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An LBD is a must in every closet.
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Black is slimming and makes a statement.
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And it’s also an armor. Artist Georgia O’Keeffe said, “There’s something about black. You feel hidden away in it.”
- It’s fun to add pops of playful accessories (hello, leopard-print) to monochrome looks.
- Black is instant elegance and has continuously been the most popular color in our collection.
- It doesn’t show remnants of messy meals, black pet hair, and toddler tantrums.
Take it from Coco Chanel, “When I find a color darker than black, I’ll wear it. But until then, I’m wearing black.” So, as you can see, black IS the new black. Paired with red lips, a warm smile, and a positive attitude, you’ll find you can wear noir wherever you go!
Take a peek
You’ll find the TDJ collection here.
On the horizon
It’s a work in progress. I’ll be adding updated videos, suggesting outfit ideas such as how to get a week’s worth of looks from a few pieces, and swapping out a design or two each season. If you have any suggestions or special requests, please reach out.
Motto
Style your tranquility, every day. Wear black, live pink.
Gratitude
You’re beautiful and I appreciate your support of eco-friendly fashion over the past *nearly* 20 years! We continue to plant a tree for each order shipped, donate to Pigs & Pugs Project, sew locally, and incorporate all the sweet touches you’ve come to know over the years. Bisous. x
PS If you’re missing a former favorite design, reach out. Since everything is custom made upon ordering, I’m happy to keep you wrapped in your beloved piece!
