FASHION BY THE RULES: New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2009
FASHION BY THE RULES: New Year’s Eve
This year has provided us with many fashion topics, but none as recurrent as the exposure of Michelle Obama’s arms. After a careful search online, I found that if you are planning on dressing up for New Year’s Eve, well you best be prepared to go sleeveless or short at the very least.
Having spent so many years in the retail/wholesale business, this proliferation of sleeveless, bare and short dresses is somewhat of a mystery to me. Even though many women, young and “older,” are members of a health club or follow some sort of exercise regimen, it appears that a dress with any type of sleeve is a rare find. So basically, whether or not you choose to “bare arms” will determine how difficult your search for the perfect dress might be.
I don’t want you to think that I am against sleeveless/strapless dresses but not everyone wants to “bare arms” and not everyone wants to worry about a cover up and not everyone has the self confidence to go bare in the middle of winter, but there is good news. The good news is that no matter your price range, there is a huge selection of short dresses to choose from. If by chance you are searching for a long dress to ring in the New Year, well then you have your work cut out for you.
This is the perfect opportunity to go overboard on your accessories as chandelier earrings, statement necklaces, pins, and even wraps/stoles are also in abundance everywhere and again at every conceivable price. Just try and remember, if you question yourself and say “Is it too much?” YES, it is and remove something immediately. Try to decide where you want the focus to be and then proceed accordingly.
So, once again, I offer up the fruits of my labor with a selection of some of the best that online shopping has to offer, and at every price point. You will have to trust your own instincts for the accessories, but this should give you a running start for the dresses.
Many thanks to Edressme.com as well as shopstyle.com.
Wishing everyone a fashionable, healthy, and profitable New Year.
http://jeffybruce.blogspot.com/
Giveaway #22 – Winner Sara M. from Cleveland, OH
November 30, 2009
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Oligoville has partnered with Stone and Honey, to bring you another great giveaway! Enter for your chance to win a Hadley Necklace from Stone and Honey.
Hadley necklace features a hand cut silver feather riveted to a slab of brilliant brazilian agate. Choose between a deep purple or jade green stone measuring about 3 by 1.75 inches at widest points. Sterling silver feather has a brushed finish. 16 inches of sterling silver chain, closes with a toggle clasp.
Please note: each of our agate necklaces are handmade and one of a kind. because no two stones are exactly alike, the agate used for each necklace will vary slightly from one pictured.
Care: silver can be cleaned with any standard silver cleaner, or silver polishing cloth. Our agate necklaces should not be worn in chlorinated swimming pools, as chlorine may damage or discolor the stone.
A Little About Stone and Honey
Stone and Honey is the latest project from Smallthings jewelry designer Teresa Robinson. Hand-cut sterling silver combined with brazilian agate, crystals, feathers, and other ephemera, make for a collection that is modern, ethereal, and truly one of a kind.
Registration for this giveaway closes on Monday Dec 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM (CST). The winner will be randomly selected and announced in our next round of newsletters along with information to our next great giveaway. Please note, you must be living within the United States to qualify for this giveaway.
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Kolorful Kimono
September 24, 2009
When you think of Kimonos, what words come to mind? Maybe colorful, exotic, beautiful, rare. How about jaw-dropping handbags that cannot help but be gawked at? Donna Webster is the creator behind Kimono handbags. The MICHI, KIKO and HANA collections are made with recycled Japanese wedding Kimono and recycled Australian timber handles. So not only will you have a breathtakingly beautiful bag that can be worn year round, but you can pat yourself on the back for being Earth-friendly.
Ms. Webster ensures that each bag created has its own personal story and there will never be two bags that are the same anywhere in the world. One of the reasons these creations are so rare is the brilliant artists who sews these precious handbags are retiring and the skill is unfortunately not being carried on by the younger generations. And wedding Kimonos are not as common anymore due to the extensive and intricate detail required to making each one. So hurry, these head turners that have appeared at Sydney and Milan fashion weeks will not be around forever.
