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Volume 18: May 2009

Events

I don't have any planned events this month, so I thought I would give you some great ideas for Mother's Day gifts that don't involve clothing.  It's not a great idea to give clothes unless you know that the outfit works before you buy it.
  • Netflix movie subscription www.netflix.com
  • In Style, More or Self magazine subscription
  • Charming Charlie gift certificate- fun costume jewelry
  • Spa gift certificates - Beautique, Massage Envy, Sensia
  • Bath products, candles - Bath & Body Works, L'Occitane
  • Books or gift cards from book stores - Barnes & Noble, Borders
  • Favorite restaurant gift certificates - can buy at Kroger and Randalls
  • Makeup gift certificates - the brand she uses- all major Department stores

Use your imagination and if you really get stuck- I can send you one for my services!

Tips

Bathing suit season is here!
Don't grimace too hard. I have a lot of sources for good bathing suits.

  • Athleta - great sporty suits online. www.athleta.com
  • Dillards and Macys- great selection of one and two piece suits.
  • Talbots- on line and in their newestcatalog. www.talbots.com
  • Just add Water - locations in Rice Village and the Galleria.
  • Land'sEnd - great resource for2 piece suits that you can have different sizes top and bottom. www.landsend.com.
  • Target - affordable and cute - look for cute cover-ups too!

Sale season is on its way!
Rules for shopping on sale...

  1. Don't buy it unless you would buy it for full price. Otherwise it is not a deal.
  2. Be ready to dig, the stores won't be in good shape to justbrowse through.
  3. Give yourself enough time.You will need to spend about 50% more time to find those big bargains.
  4. Keep your eyes open for coupons that can sometimes be applied to already reduced merchandise.
  5. Always be on the lookout for a fancy item to use for those weddings, luncheons, or church services. There are a lot of dresses out there.

Wooden Hangers
They really are better for your clothing. I have both dress and pant wooden hangers for sale. $.50/each. Let me know if you want them and how many you would like. I will bring them by.

Fashion Quote of the Month

"Fashion is architecure: It is a matter of proportions."
Coco Chanel

I will be taking most of the summer off.
The next Fashion Files will arrive in August.

Have a great summer!

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