Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Fashion Fridays
Boxing Day Shopping
Christmas has come and gone in a papery haze and now it’s time to get down to business. Boxing Day, the one day of the year that all fashionistas look forward to is quickly approaching. Here’s my how to guide to get you in and out of the mall in record time with the best finds!
1. Make a List and Check it Twice
Boxing Day is busy and overwhelming. To simplify the madness make a list of items that you really need and avoid the nasty habit of buying things just because they're on sale!! Once you know what you want have an idea of what they're worth –that means knowing the regular price and sale history of the store you’re going to. For example I never buy anything regular price at Club Monaco because they have a large stock selection and amazing sales! Whereas places like Anthropologie rarely have sales and their stock sells out quickly, so it’s good to go early so you can nab your size!
2. Go Early
There’s no sense in going Boxing Day Shopping if you’re leaving the house at noon. If you want to get good deals and sizes you have to go first thing. My super strategy? After writing your list of needed items, make a game plan. That means finding out where all the items you want are, and then looking up the store hours for each location. Remember stores typically open earlier than their regularly posted hours, so it’s always a good idea to call and find out when they open on Boxing Day.
3. Try it on or Know the Return Policy
Sometimes a good deal means a very busy changing room –so either be prepared to wait in line or take an educated guess and learn the stores return policy. If you can exchange or return then go for the item without trying it on. If not, better wait or forgo the item all together.
4. Learn the Alternatives
If you’re not big on crowds, waking up early or can’t find your size in store, go home and go online! Many stores have great websites now and sometimes even free shipping. Boxing day shopping in the comfort of your own home, what could be better??!!
5. Have Fun!
The best advice? Don’t take boxing day shopping too seriously. I treat it like a bonus –if I find amazing deals and get items I need - awesome, if I don’t then I’m sure I’ll have many other opportunities to find those items on sale later in the New Year. No biggie!
Wishing you a boxing day filled with good finds and great deals!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wishful Thinking
Hi Fashionistas
Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Over the holidays instead of sugar plums dancing through my head I’ll be dreaming of the following. Hopefully my wish list will inspire you to make one of your own.
Vintage Watch - Necklaces (long) - by TheDreamcatchers - DaWanda
16 EUR - dawanda.com
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16 EUR - dawanda.com
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Friday, December 17, 2010
Falling Out Of Love… With Your Wardrobe
It can happen so suddenly, you wake up one day, wash up, head to your closet and then quickly realize ‘you have NOTHING to wear’!
What now? You’ve spent hundreds of dollars on so called perfect pieces and now not a single one stands out as ‘wear worthy’.
How to do you turn this domestic dispute back into a head over heels romance?
The remedy? Cleaning out the Closet. As the new year approaches, get rid of the old and make room for the new!
Starting January 1st I will begin my monthly post on how to build a perfect wardrobe. To start that process one needs to identify the good that they already have and get rid of the bad.
Less is more people!
What to do
Prepare
Set aside a day to do the ‘dirty deed’. The week before do your laundry, that means heading to the dry cleaners too! Often I forget what I own simply because it’s in the hamper or my dry cleaning only pile. It’ll be easier to get rid of items if you know exactly what you have.
Get Organized
Make piles or bins for the following: Save IT, Lose IT, Sell IT
Go Through it all!
Go through your closet and look at each item of clothing that you own. Try and look at each piece objectively.
- Do you wear it?
- Is it in good condition?
- Does it fit?
- Is it comfortable?
- Do you feel good in it?
If you answer yes to all of those questions, then you have a keeper!
For other items that you’re not sure about ask the following questions:
- When did I wear it last?
- Did I receive any compliments while wearing it? How did I feel?
- Why haven’t I worn it since?
- Does it fit?
- Does it need mending?
- Is it still in style? Or will it be in style again?
Remember if you’re selling items they need to be in mint condition –and things that other people would want. Donate those completely out of date items or toss things that need too much mending.
For items that you own that are too big or small remember a good tailor can work wonders –but it’ll cost you. Do a little cost benefit analysis – will tailoring the item put it back to a staple in your wardrobe or will you make more selling the item at consignment and buying something new?
Playing Dress Up!
Once you’ve renovated your wardrobe, the fun part begins –playing dress up! Creating outfits before you need them is a great way to avoid that ‘nothing to wear feeling’ and ensure that no matter how last minute the occasion, you’ll always look well put together. This is also a great way to determine if there are any gaps in your wardrobe. Are you seriously lacking in the skirt department? Would a simple white t pull everything you own together? It’s funny how when you take an in-depth look at what you own, you realize it’s not so bad after all.
Unsure of an outfit? That’s what digital cameras are for!! Taking pictures of yourself can be a great way to determine if an outfit is wear worthy or unfit to be seen!
Happy Cleaning!
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Holidays Never Looked So Good
Fashion Friday
The holidays bring Santa, snow and a busy social calendar. What’s a girl to wear? Find that perfect outfit for each event by reinventing some classic pieces in your old wardrobe and buying a few sparkling accents to add some Christmas cheer!
The holidays bring Santa, snow and a busy social calendar. What’s a girl to wear? Find that perfect outfit for each event by reinventing some classic pieces in your old wardrobe and buying a few sparkling accents to add some Christmas cheer!
Your Office Party
Keep it office appropriate, but add some fun especially if it’s after hours.
kate spade new york 'deluxe plush skipper' velvet crossbody bag
$195 - nordstrom.com
Crossbody bag handbag »
$195 - nordstrom.com
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French Antique Napoleon III Period Frame
$1,900 - jeanmarcfray.com
Party Time
$1,900 - jeanmarcfray.com
Party Time
Glitter, crazy colours or accessories galore –when out with friends you can go completely over the top!
Marc by Marc Jacobs Mid-rise legging-style jeans
$230 - net-a-porter.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs jeans »
$230 - net-a-porter.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs jeans »
Allison Daniel Sparkle Stone Ring in Silver - Max and Chloe
$76 - maxandchloe.com
Silver jewelries »
$76 - maxandchloe.com
Silver jewelries »
Lucky Brand - Cosmic Holiday Black Ribbon Layer Necklace (Black) -...
$89 - zappos.com
Party jewelry »
$89 - zappos.com
Party jewelry »
1-1/2" Vintage Look Heart Skeleton Keys - Pkg of 2 - Table and Shelf...
factorydirectcraft.com
The Night before Christmas
factorydirectcraft.com
The Night before Christmas
Aim for comfy and cozy here. Think ‘cuddling by the fire’.
Inspiration: Take Out That Vintage Camera For Decoration | Apartment...
$135 - unplggd.com
Christmas at the In-laws
$135 - unplggd.com
Christmas at the In-laws
Another time when you want to keep things appropriate –and also have comfort in mind. Most likely you will be engaging in that classic North American tradition of stuffing your face and there’s nothing worse than having to wear a constricting outfit in these situations. I say avoid belts! Think empire waist!
http://www.polyvore.com/xmas_in-laws/set?.embedder=2082343&.mid=embed&id=25814924 by prettyvintageblog featuring satin jewelry
CHANEL VINTAGE 6203 GOLD GOLD QUILTED CHAIN CLIP ON EARRINGS
234 GBP - farfetch.com
Chanel earrings »
234 GBP - farfetch.com
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