Gift Ideas: May 2009 Archives

Leave a comment. Make a wish.  You could be the lucky winner of this week's giveaway.  Twinkle-Studio reworks vintage jewelry that would make Coco very happy.  This beauty is a combination of a vintage choker {black matte beads} and vintage baubles including a former clip on earring adorned with crystals, pearls, rhinestones, silver leaves, and faceted black beads {dangling charm}.  Wear it with you LBD, dress up your jeans and crisp white tee, or it would look charming with wide pants and a ruffle blouse...  Add some history and fun to your summer wardrobe!

How to win...? Make a comment on this post and I will enter your name in a drawing.  The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Friday  It's that easy. 

Good Luck!

No one has had an impact on the fashion industry more than Coco Chanel.  She invented the LBD {Little Black Dress} back in 1926.  It endures the test of time and remains to be the go to item in every girl's closet for those "I have nothing to wear!!!" crisis moments.  No longer a symbol of mourning and death - Coco took the color black, paired it with a sheath dress, and made it chic, sophisticated, and timeless. 

Black and gold are very hot this season.  Nothing says summer more than cute peep toe flats, and a great straw hat.  During these rough economic times we all rely on the classics to look and feel sexy and stylish.  Track season is quickly approaching.  Although we may not all be able to go out and buy the latest trends, we may want to invest in a few key items to go with the LBD. 

The Classic Chanel Formula:

One LBD + Beverly Feldman Praline Peep Toe Shoes from 80 West + Grace Designs "Bold" Straw Hat from Violet's {in natural and black} + layered on vintage jewelry = Making Coco very proud. 

Come back tomorrow for your chance to win a great vintage jewelry piece to wear with your LBD!!!

Giveaway Wednesday is Back!   

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Sara of Twinkle-Studio the last couple of months.  She has an amazing talent for transforming vintage jewelry into hip modern pieces.  Sara shops the local flee markets and consignment shops looking for treasures.  She also has a few classy ladies of a certain age who share their precious loot with her.  They trust she will treat their gems with care and convert them into baubles that will be stylishly appreciated today.  She does not disappoint.  Although Sara does not have a store front she does have an Etsy shop.  Etsy is "your place to buy and sell all things handmade".  Etsy provides a place for artist, designers and all those talented crafty people out there to express themselves and sell their masterpieces.  They also promote shoppers to buy local and help you find local sellers.  I have been proud to have Sara be a part of my first two events and look foreward to working with her more in the future.  Sooo, if you are searching for an unique graduation gift, a cool cocktail ring, or wondering where to find those hip feather clips and headbands you see all the celebrities wearing on the red carpet?  Check out Twinkle-Studio and your hunt is over!

Giveaway Wednesday will return next Wednesday when I will be giving away one of Twinkle-Studio's treasures!   

Here are a few more shots from the shopping night.  I'm still riding high from the successful night and wanted to share a few more pictures with you.  A friend and local artist, Deborah Neary, was kind enough to take my camera and take a few candids for me.  Enjoy!

 Big fans of the Pink Paddock on their way to deliver baby wipes to PaperDolls of Saratoga in exchange for a coupon book filled with savings at the Pink Paddock, Ever After, Impressions of Saratoga and many more amazing shops...

80 West, Frivolous, Speck, Violet's... Now where should we go???

So much to choose from!

Beth {one of the stylin' owners of Aggie's}

Scarf tying lesson

Jewelry by Shari Voce

Perfectly fitting and gorgeous dress by Diane Von Furstenberg on the luminous Amy!

Ride horses or just want to look like you do?  Saratoga Saddlery is the place for you!

Off to Cantina for a margarita and some food...  Can't wait to see who will win all those fabulous giveaways!!!

All own and wear beautiful pieces of Gorjana Jewelry.  You could join this exclusive club too.  Speck Boutique carries this delicate and very feminine jewelry line.  This 3 hammered disk necklace {18k gold plated} will look amazing against your tan neck this summer.  Can't you just picture it now... You sipping a mojito on the patio at Hattie's when you bump into our own RR.  "Love your Gorjana, Rachel" ...  "No, No, I love yours!" {says Rachael}.   So cool, so confident, so in the know....

You know the rules... Leave a comment and this lovely could be yours {or your mom's}.  Winner will be announced on Friday.  One comment each.  Good Luck!

One week and counting until Shopping with Downtown Susie Brown. 

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It's filling up!!!

 This Mother's Day you deserve an outfit that will make you feel pretty while you're newly formed family takes you out to brunch or an early dinner {can't miss that 7:00 bedtime}.  Being a mom and feeling pretty doesn't mean you have to sacrifice trends or comfort.  This dress is perfect for you sleep deprived, chasing-after-toddlers mommies who still want to appear like they still have time to shop.  That is why I am here....

Maxi Dresses galore found at 80 West, Aggie's and Violet's on Broadway, Straw Hat is from the Gap, the dainty necklace and earrings are from Lucia Boutique,  BB Becker inspirational quotation ring {this one for a mother/daughter}, and these adorable sandals by Poetic License at Speck Boutique. 

Do not forget tomorrow is Giveaway Day!!!  And you will not be disappointed.  It is an one-size-fits-all favorite of celebrities!!!