Beautiful spring days are back and it’s time to tip-toe into stores for some spring fashion updates. Yippee!
Great Deals EVERYWHERE!
Before you do, be sure to look for what I call BGD, the ‘Best Great Deals.’ Where are they? Everywhere! There are significant discounts for Family & Friends, smaller discounts for the rest, and free shipping, just to name a few. But before you even walk out the door, check your favorite stores’ websites for any BGD’s. More often than not, many have store coupons, free shipping, or big online discounts. My favorite thing to do when shopping online is to immediately click on the sale page where you will find a veritable deep pool of BGD’s!
Dresses - Less than $150
Accessories
Less than $50
Re-think your wardrobe!
The balmier days of spring usually mean serious backyard time so get to your closet toute de suite and clean it out before you laze on your chaise longue. My stern advice: Re-think your wardrobe!
Be ruthless!
A detailed inventory of your clothes is critical. Be ruthless when you look at your wardrobe. Ask yourself if you really need that many clothes. Toss! Toss! Toss! Don’t be nostalgic and don’t make excuses! Why store winter clothes that are worn out, do not fit any longer, or that are outdated? Be creative with the clothes you already own and love. Learn how to accessorize and figure out how to mix and match.
As for the pile of clothes you’ve tossed, either resell them or better yet, donate them to non-profit organizations. How about having an exchange party with friends and family? If you can’t clean out your closets, hire me! Be warned though, I’ll be merciless.
Save yourself from financial folly!
The other day I was pre-shopping for a client and was admiring one of those trendy voluminous necklaces. I was turning it around and around in my hands and finally decided to try it on. As I picked it up I realized that it is what we call in French a collier plastron; my best translation would be a ‘necklace bib.’ Beads and other appliqués were sewn onto a tulle bib. What a great idea! This eye-catching piece led me to ponder about it for a few days: To buy or not to buy? At $365, it was not cheap but I could so clearly see myself wearing narrow black pants and a plain black T-shirt with this fabulous necklace bib. It would be my ‘novelty’ for the spring season. However, I was saved from financial folly by a flash of inspiration. Instead of buying an expensive new piece, I decided to rework an old one.
Use your creativity!
I own a lovely Max Mara necklace made of thick round dark red beads that I bought in 2007. I thought, why not go to Britex (the best fabric store in San Francisco if not the USA) and buy a couple of appliqués and create my own collier plastron? Haven’t we all accumulated old jewelry that we would love to wear if only the pieces were more fashionable? My suggestion: get thee to the nearest bead store and create your own collier plastron for the season. It would more than likely only cost you a few dollars rather than a few hundred!
That’s it for now. A la prochaine! Until the next time!
Michele
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4 Comments
Posted by Anita McLachlan on 05/18 at 05:03 PM
I’ve recently revamped my accessorise in the Right Colour after having my colours done (my style investment).
Even if you’ve had them done back in the 80’s when it was very chic to do so, consider an update because colours change as we age…yes, something else to add to the list!
The right colour will lift your look beyond belief. Take a bit of time and experiment - try colours you’ve never thought of trying before…easy to get into a personal style rut. With summer on the way, it’s a perfect time to refresh and renew.
Anita
Posted by bren67 on 07/28 at 07:52 AM
i think iam going to go for the red lipstick idea!!!
but, what shade of red?????????
iam wanting to start working on my fall wardrobe now, i know its only the last of july, but i like to get started for a new season!
i did go and buy some new jeans..
i found that for my age, and petite figure, size 10,dark wash,and sliming jeans are the ones for me!
got theme on sale at k-mart..
the fit is great!
they do slim you too..
now for a couple of nice topsalso, i;; start looking for dress pants, grey is what i would like, and some casual pair of kakeys..
bren
Posted by michele benza on 07/28 at 10:17 AM
Thank you for your comments. Anita is right. It is important to update our colors as well as our style and to step out of the box.
Bren, good idea to prep for fall. Check for styles that you like in magazines and do a lot of window shopping before you start investing.
Michele
Posted by bren67 on 07/28 at 10:40 AM
iam doing just that..
looking around alot, when i have time.
seeing whats out there, where i can adapt it to my style and age group..
thanks
bren