Showing posts with label polkadots moonbeams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polkadots moonbeams. Show all posts

Monday, October 20, 2008

Trends Report: Flights of Fancy

By the looks of all the feathers flying around handbags, headbands, purses, and even clothing we’re collectively ready to nest for the season. The trend adds a touch of whimsy to your ensemble that is a bit more ladylike than your run-of-the-mill embellishment. It’s a little opulent, a little eccentric, and a whole lot unique. Keep it refined by leaving the hot pink boas to Angelyne and you’ll do fine.

Though fancy feathers have been around for several months, they don’t show any signs of migrating South for the Winter. When stars like Sarah Jessica Parker & Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen sport the look you know there will be tons of inexpensive options to look for in stores.

Want to make the trend truly yours? Consider a trip to the craft store for trimmings and let your imagination run wild. If you’re afraid to commit to embellishing a pricey item in your wardrobe, pick up an inexpensive diamond-in-the-rough at your local thrift and have fun with it. Consider hot-gluing peacock plumes to old pumps to jazz up your party dress or maybe just a simple headband made of pheasant-backed ribbon.

Of course there’s always the ultimate in low maintenance DIY for the laziest among us – tuck a feather in the brim of your fedora for a pop of color and an instant update.

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Pluma

Lucy Feathered Headband

Polka Dots & Moonbeams

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Elizabeth & James
Emmeline Top
Neiman Marcus

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Leelinau

Fallen Feathers Necklace
Etsy





Thursday, July 24, 2008

Sales for Thursday Morning.

Because I'd like to start this dreary Thursday morning on a positive note, check out these sales:


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Polkadots & Moonbeams is a cute boutique I used to shop at when I lived in Los Angeles. They tend toward the retro and girlicious (oh no I didn't just use that word did I? yikes!) so vintage vixens should check them out here.

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Goodies as much as 70% off...who couldn't use a little luxury every know and then? Shop here.

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Hands down, J. Crew makes the best basics. Their superb slim fitting tees are now $14.99 less an additional 20% with the code extra20. I just scored a totally cute pair of John Varvatos for Converse kicks for $23 - I can't hardly wait to get them! Check it out here.

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And make every day feel like Christmas morning with Shop It To Me. I can't tell you how many fab things I've scored through this service...well I could, but my hubby wouldn't approve so let's just say this is our little secret, k?

Anyhoo, it works like this: shoppers select their favorite designers and brands and then get emailed daily or weekly whenever those goodies go on sale. Brilliant! Sign up here.