Shopify Store Development for Physical Goods

Job ID: 39057022

Budget: $250 – $750 AUD

I'm looking for a skilled Shopify developer to create a dynamic eCommerce website for selling physical goods. The store will primarily focus on clothing, accessories, and home items. There will also be a blog involved on the website and i want people to be able to submit little sayings/love notes

Project Overview
Champagne and Freckles is a lingerie, sleepwear, and lifestyle brand with a romantic, slow-living, and European-inspired aesthetic. The brand embraces soft, natural textures, vintage elegance, and cozy, dreamy visuals.

The website should feel like a love letter to slow, intentional living—with warm, inviting tones, a gentle flow, and an emphasis on storytelling.

We need a cohesive, functional, and visually immersive website that:
✅ Captures the brand’s aesthetic and storytelling
✅ Provides an intuitive shopping experience
✅ Showcases blog content & community engagement
✅ Encourages brand loyalty & newsletter signups

4️⃣ Pages & Features Needed
? Homepage (First Impression Matters!)
? Hero banner: A large, romantic editorial image with a soft tagline (e.g., “Romantic sleepwear & intimates for slow, cozy living”)
? Featured Collections (Lingerie, Sleepwear, Accessories)
? Storytelling Section: About Champagne & Freckles (Short, poetic intro)
? Newsletter Sign-up ("Love Letters from Champagne & Freckles")
? Love Notes Section: Testimonials or user-generated poetry/messages

?️ Shop Pages (Key Focus: Shopping Experience)
✔ Collection Pages: A minimalist, editorial layout with soft product imagery
✔ Product Pages:

Large, high-quality images
Romantic, sensory-rich product descriptions (e.g., “Whisper-light silk for moonlit dreams”)
Fabric & Fit Details (clear yet poetic)
‘You Might Also Like’ Recommendations
✔ Cart Page: Clean, minimal, easy to navigate
? The Linen Pages (Blog Section)
Categories Needed:
?️ Books We Love
? Cozy Recipes
? Lifestyle & Slow Living
? Small Business Spotlights

? Blog thumbnails should match brand aesthetic (soft pastels, warm linen texture)
? Each post should have pinned ‘related posts’ at the bottom

? Love Notes (User-Generated Content Section)
? Interactive Submission Page where users can submit romantic notes, poetry, or love letters
? Display selected customer love notes/testimonials in a soft, elegant carousel
? Option for users to share their notes on social media

? Navigation & Footer Optimization
✔ Main Menu: Clean & minimal → Home | Shop | Love Notes | Blog | About | Contact
✔ Footer:

✉️ Newsletter signup (branded as "Love Letters from Champagne & Freckles")
? Links to Policies, Shipping, and FAQs
? Social media links (romantic icon style, not generic buttons)
5️⃣ Functionality & UX Requests
? Mobile-First Optimization: Must be fully responsive with a smooth scrolling experience
? Subtle Animations: Soft fades & hover effects to enhance the romantic feel
? Shop The Look Feature (optional): Ability to suggest coordinating pieces
? Wishlist Option: Customers can favorite items for later

6️⃣ Reference Websites & Moodboard
✨ Brands with a Similar Aesthetic:
Christy Dawn (https://christydawn.com/) → Earthy, soft vintage photography
Dôen (https://shopdoen.com/) → Romantic, timeless storytelling
House of Harland (https://houseofharland.com/) → Editorial sleepwear & homewear


7️⃣ Deliverables & Expectations
? Fully Customized Shopify Theme (Craft-based)
? Styled Homepage, Shop Pages, Blog, & Submission Form
? Mobile & Tablet Optimization
? Color Palette, Font Styling, and Background Texture Implementation - have on hand
? Basic SEO Best Practices (Alt Text, Meta Tags, Image Optimization)