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Friday, October 5, 2012

Feel Fresh Fridays: Lots of Layers

Layering is the way to go during this transitional fall weather.  It gives you the option to bundle up in the morning and lighten up through the day while still looking great.  Sometimes, knowing how to pull off this look can be a little tricky.  Here are 3-easy tips to help you feel fresh in your layers!

1.  LENGTH:
Free People Tank: XS  -  Joyce Leslie flannel: SM  -  Highway Denim Jacket: SM
Making sure your layers are different lengths helps add dimension and prevents you from looking frumpy.  A cropped denim jacket pairs well with nearly anything, while leggings and slouchy boots go well with this extra long flannel.



 2.  COLOR:
Free People Tank: XS  -  Derek Heart Shirt: MED  -  August Silk Sweater: XS
Don't go too wild with a whole bunch of bright and crazy colors.  Try to keep them in the same color family and make sure you have a neutral hue to avoid looking too loud.  Don't be afraid to let your shirt hang off your shoulder to show off that layer underneath.
 


3.  TEXTURE:
NY&CO Shirt: SM  -  Free People Vest: XS  -  Free People Sweater: XS
Layering with different textures helps prevent you from getting too bulky.  A cotton tank, a sheer vest and a crocheted cardigan is the perfect combination.  Pair this with skinny jeans and flats and this outfit can take you anywhere!



Is there an item in your closet that you love so much but you just don't know what to layer it with?  Bring it in and let us help you pair it up...we are up for the challenge!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Melissa and Doug: Item of the week!

Melissa and Doug is letting us run a promotion this month, EVERYTHING is 20% off through October 31!  

The item we decided to highlight this week are the sticker books, at $4.99 you can't go wrong.  With hundreds of stickers in each book, the kids will be busy for hours!  Take a look at some of the books we have in stock, and also the extension activities which are more ways to play and learn recommended by Melissa and Doug.

I'm sure you remember Colorforms...
the re-usable sticker pads are Melissa and Doug's version!
Make a Meal Reusable Stickers
  • Fill a place setting with your dream meal. You can choose anything you like--donuts for dinner, fruit piled high or pasta and more pasta!
  • Pick the right number of items from each food group to fill your plate with a well-balanced meal: 2 vegetables, 2 grains, 1 fruit, 1 protein, 1 dairy. Then treat yourself to a dessert sticker!
  • Make a restaurant! Set a table with placemats in the same design. Then create the perfect atmosphere: You can make a sign, add a centerpiece to the table or put on music to set the right mood. When your guests arrive, bring out a "tray" of food stickers and let them place their orders. Serve the customers by peeling up the stickers they request and placing the food on their plates!
Habitats Reusable Stickers
Visit a farm, a prehistoric landscape, a desert oasis, a jungle, or the deep blue sea, all in this interactive sticker book! The glossy, full-color backgrounds are ready to be filled with over 150 stickers: Stick a dinosaur by the prehistoric pond and a shark in the ocean - or mix them up and make silly scenes! The easy-to-peel vinyl stickers can be lifted off and repositioned again and again, so kids can follow their imaginations fearlessly.


 Sometimes it's fun to play with real stickers as opposed to the reusable pads. 
Make a Face Stickers
The popular Make-a-Face sticker activity pad gets a wacky makeover in Crazy Characters Make-a-Face. Over 160 stickers add silly, heroic, disgusting, scary or even extraterrestrial personality to 20 background pages. Kids will love filling in the faces to create sensational characters in this hilarious arts-and-crafts activity!

Alphabet and Numbers Sticker Collection
 Add pizzazz to scrapbooks, posters, cards and school projects with this massive collection of alphabet and number stickers. Aspiring graphic designers will enjoy using the more than a dozen different alphabets and over 1,000 stickers to enhance and personalize any craft project!


Jewelry and Nails Sticker Pad
With over 360 stickers in glamorous, glimmering jewelry and nail designs, young stylists can transform illustrated models from simple to sensational. Just use the glittering nails and accessories stickers to fill 15 colorful background pages and make your own fabulous fashion spreads!

Kids and tweens will have a blast as they express their creativity in this unique arts-and-crafts activity.

Fashion Sticker Collection
This exiting sticker activity has everything kids need to outfit 80 "paper doll" stickers! The collection includes more than 600 stickers, including clothing and accessory stickers for every occasion. Choose from swimwear, party dresses, dance outfits and more, then dress the models in fabulous fashions. Great for arts & crafts and pretend play, too!

Sticker Collection - Blue
Over 500 stickers are compiled in one giant sticker book. Each page is packed with stickers to illustrate favorite topics including dinosaurs, construction, outer space and many more. Create a picture or tell a story with these favorite themed stickers.

Sticker Collection - Pink
Cute couture, adorable animals, flowers and fairies, are just some of the favorite themes in this giant sticker book. Over 700 stickers are ready to create a picture or tell a story. Your young artist will find this book designed for creative fun!

Best of all, don't forget...


Monday, October 1, 2012

Flat out Fall!

Well the weather for October seems like we're off to a great start!  The problem for me is always figuring out what to wear so I'm warm enough during the chilly mornings but not sweating mid-day.  Layers are the obvious answer for clothing, but what do you do about your shoes??  Flats are the perfect answer for this time of year and we have you covered!

Bellini 6.5  -  Tory Burch 8.5



Michael Kors 9  -  Capelli 9

Seychelles 8.5  -  Michael Kors 6.5
Banana Republic 8.5  -  Fergalicious 8.5

Kimchi Blue 8  -  Palladium 10

Marc Jacobs 38  -  Blowfish 8

Friday, September 28, 2012

Feel Fresh Fridays: Fall Coats

Cloudy with a low of 48 unfortunately seems to be the weather report for this weekend.  There aren't too many ways to feel fresh with gloomy days like that on the horizon.  There is one way for sure...bundle up in a nice new fall jacket!  We have plenty to choose from in stock right now and if you come in for any outerwear TODAY, mention this post and you will receive 10% OFF** your outerwear purchase!

Fusion Sz. Medium  -  Tulle Sz. XS  -  Armani Exchange Sz. Medium

Gap Sz. Small  -  American Eagle Sz. Small  -  Lovestitch Sz.  Small

Forever 21 Sz. Small  -  H&M Sz. Medium  -  Gap Sz. Small
**10% Offer valid today only 9/28/12- kids and ladies - can't be combined with any other offers and can't be applied to any previous purchases

Friday, September 21, 2012

Feel Fresh Fridays: Frilly Tops

After the cold mornings pass, we still have a few hours of sunshine and gorgeous weather in the mid-day!  Make sure you are dressed in such a way you can soak up the last rays of summer.

Silk frilly tops are the perfect way to feel feminine and with a cinched waist it is very flattering on any body type.  Pair them with skinny jeans and flats - under your chunky sweater of course - and you are ready for whatever mother nature throws your way!

Shirt: Forever 21 Medium - Jeans: Express Sz. 4 - Shoes: Kimchi Blue Sz. 8
Shirt: Gap XL - Jeans: Mossimo Sz. 4 - Shoes: Xhileration Sz. 7.5
Shirt: Gap XL - Jeans: Gap Sz. 4 - Shoes: Seychelles Sz. 8.5

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Tuesday's Trendy Tip: Chunky Sweaters


This is a trend that never seems to go away!  I don't know about you but I am very thankful for that because a chunky sweater on a cold fall morning...well, it just doesn't get much better than that.

My chunky sweaters are the most versatile part of my fall wardrobe since they come in all different colors and styles - not to mention they work well with any body type.  They can be dressed up with some skinny jeans and a great pair of boots or you can layer the heavy knit over a nice maxi dress.  You also have the option of belting your mid-section to show off your curves...the possibilities are endless!

Here is a quick preview of some we have in stock now!
Free People - Medium     Gap - Medium

Guinevere - Medium     Sleeping on Snow - Small

Banana Republic - Large     LA Blues - Large

Friday, September 14, 2012

Feel Fresh Fridays: Shoes You Need Right Now!

Shoes are always the easiest way to update your wardrobe, and lets be real...who doesn't love new shoes at the beginning of a season?  I am convinced it's instilled in us from early on when we always had to get a new pair of shoes for Back to School as kids!

Here are some looks for the fall that won't hurt your budget, or your feet...

Moccasins will instantly update your denim for a casual look.

Pointy wedges or flats will take you from morning to night.




Embellished booties are the "go-to" for your casual night out.


 Thick strapped stilettos are super sexy and comfy at the same time, perfect for a big night out!

Mention this post and receive 20% off your shoe purchase - TODAY ONLY!