Houndstooth, Tweeds, & Plaids are not what they used to be. They aren’t reserved for the preppy folk in the North East or those in the Ivy League. They are modern and funky and essential this season for ALL fashionistas.

Central Park West brought us two great plaid pieces this Fall. We love the Plaid Cropped Jacket. Again, modern shape with a classic plaid fabric. The slimming pleats in front are perfect for most body shapes. You can take this out on the town or the office.

Perhaps Tartan is more your style. Well the Tartan Plaid Dress is Tartan with a twist. The Ivory & Black is accented with a touch of Golden Yellow. This dress is trimmed in a delicate floral print to add interest and flair. We LOVE this with black boots!

The always edgy Surrealist brings us another great skirt in, of course, PLAID. The Patchwork Plaid Skirt uses a unique modern hem line with patchwork plaid fabric to create a unique and up-to-date look. Looks great with black or grey.

So if you were wondering how to incorporate any of these fresh versions of houndstooth, tweeds, or plaids into your wardrobe, I hope we have helped!

Stay tuned for more trend alerts and fashion advice from your resident stylist, Amy Gordon. We will keep you abreast of current and future trends.

Grey truly is the HOTTEST color for Fall! Grey is showing up everywhere, including shoes. Don’t think of Grey as drab, think of it as a great neutral. It’s softer than black and totally fashionable.

Do you think we are joking? If you do here are some things that will change your mind.

Let’s start with this great Quino Skirt by Animale. It’s substantial and sophisticated enough to wear to work, yet funky enough for fun. While the skirt may be grey, you can certainly liven it up with a colorful top.

Then we have this versatile Cropped Sweater by Ichabod. Pair it with literally anything. Try jeans and a great colorful tee or great skirt and some hip boots.

Or perhaps you need comfort with this Layer Dress & Crop Cover by Breakfast in Tokyo! This truly is comfort meets style. We love these pieces together but you can wear the dress alone or with another cropped jacket. Throw the Crop Cover over your favorite top and you are good to go!

Warm up with this great Hooded Sweater by Central Park West. Try it with leggings or jeans for a stylish and modern look.

Layer your current look with this great Charcoal Hoodie Dress by LuluVia. This great jacket/dress /tunic has many possibilities. We love the touch of color in the hood. We see this with leggings or a great pair of tights.

Put on some great boots with these Quent Cropped Pants By Animale. Finish the look off with your favorite black top.

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Fashionistas all over the country are crazy about Majestic! Artfulwears is pleased to announce that we will be the first online store to launch this exquisite brand.

Majestic combines sumptuous fabrics with great styles. The line is focused on chic basics with beautiful details. Women are a wild about Majestic! We assure you, once you try one, you will be addicted! Parisian made, Majestic looks great and feels great. Simply put, never has there been a better tee shirt.

This will be my first of several posts to keep you up-to-date on what you have to look forward to. Today, we are going to focus on the knitted linen group. It feels great and is perfect for Spring and Summer thanks to the great breathability. So hear a few of my favorite things….

First up is The Knitted Linen Cropped Hoodie combined with a button tank. These will be available in a vibrant orange, for those who want to live on the edge, and a sophisticated stone color for a more neutral look. Thanks to the light weight of the fabric, you can get the great look of layers and still stay cool and comfortable. The monotone color will maintain a polished look.

The Tee “Shirt” Dress in Knitted Linen is also modern and smart. It’s light weight, comfortable, and totally fashion-forward. Head to work in this Pearl colored dress with a great pair of shoes, take it out to lunch, or dress it up for the evening. It’s truly versatile!

For those looking for the perfect “basic” you must have the Ruched Front Long Sleeve Tee. Available in Black, White, & Heather Grey, you can wear this tee shirt anywhere. Pair it with jeans or wear it under a suit, the options are truly limitless. It’s the perfect combination of basic with a twist. The v-neck creates a slimming look and it’s finished off with 4 crystal buttons.

Stay tuned from more info about Majestic. We are anticipating selling out of this collection quickly, so email us if you would like more information about pre-orders: specialrequests@artfulwears.com

Every woman wants to look their youngest and best. The key to looking great is choosing age-appropriate styles. Unfortunately, many women aren’t sure what the rules are. So as your resident stylist, I am here to help you decipher what is and is not age-appropriate. This will be part one of our series on age-appropriate style.

First and foremost, dressing in clothing meant for girls half your age does NOT make you look younger. In fact, it does the opposite. It ages you!

Let’s start with hem lines. Generally speaking, mini-skirts should be reserved for women under 35, with discretion still being advised. If you are over 35, it is still appropriate to choose a skirt that hits right at your knee but not much shorter. Caution: stay away from the Junior Department. The rises and hem-lines are all inappropriate for women over the age of 22.

A great knee length pencil skirt looks great on women of all ages. You will look chic and young. Obviously a longer skirt is appropriate as any age as well.

Stay tuned for our next installment, “Incorporating Trends”!

Stylists are not just for celebrities anymore! Savvy business women, socialites, and women from every walk of life are learning why they need a stylist.

Perhaps you need a new look? You need a wardrobe for a new job? You need a great group of outfits for your social life? These are all great reasons to hire a stylist. A stylist can help you put together great wardrobes and accessorized looks so that you look stylish, sophisticated, and unique! In addition, a stylist will look at what you have and decide what to incorporate into your new look.

You may be wondering, what makes stylist different from a personal shopper. A personal shopper simply goes out to purchase items as instructed by their client. However, a stylist creates a distinctive look to best suit a person’s personality, body type, and unique goals. The stylist will go beyond simply acquiring new items. They will create a total look from clothing to accessories, hair, and make-up. A personal shopper is more focused on saving a client time, where as a stylist is trying to create a look.

Stylists are professionals who know how to find clothes that fit your body best. A good stylist will assist you in having clothes tailored to fit your body. Not everything fits off the rack!

In addition to creating an individual cohesive look for the client, spending time with a stylist will help you understand how to shop for yourself.

Artfulwears.com founder, Amy Gordon, now offers professional styling services. Check out the website for more information.

Metallics are certainly hot for Fall and this trend will continue through Spring ‘08. You will find metallic fabrics and colors popping up everywhere.

This great Foil Metallic Dress by Interlud combines the great interest of the metallic coated fabric with great strappy details.

In 2007 every girl I know has a collection of bra camis. You are ALL going to want the Lurex Metallic seamless cami by Bordeaux. Coming in several great metallic combos including mocha, gold, and silver. These tanks fit a size 2 to 12. they are luxurious, comfortable, and definitely trendy!

As we move into resort season here is what you will see by various designers
PowWow is bringing us super chic waxed linen in modern and funky styles.
Mocha is bring us knits trimmed with gold braid.
Colorful electric blue, ivory, and deep purple metallic fabrics from Interlud. These are perhaps the most unique pieces we have seen.

We are all anxious for Spring. Majestic Tees, the hottest tees out of Paris, have created a lurex striped collection. Luxury meets fashion!

Don’t be left out of this trend!

Unless you are living under a rock you are certainly aware that houndstooth, tweeds, and plaids are HOT this Fall! Artfulwears of course brings you all the trends in a stylish unique way. So even if you are living under a rock, our blog will show you how to stay in style.

We LOVE this Houndstooth Bag by Papillon. These bags are simply gorgeous. The houndstooth is accented by black handstamped leather and the embroidery which gives Papillon it’s unique style. We think these bags are worth the splurge. It’s unique, fashionable, and fun!

So perhaps plaid is more your style, if so you HAVE to have this great Belted Plaid Skirt by Surrealist. This skirt elicits all the compliments you could possibly want. The crinkled plaid fabric is accented by velvet trim and a great woven belt. These are flying out the door.

Stay tuned tomorrow for Part II of our series on Houndstooth, Tweeds, & Plaids.

Tracy Matthews’ new Kasmir and Gemstone series of Necklaces, Earrings,
Bracelets and Cocktail Rings is a natural evolution of Matthews’ previous
collections of jewelry, incorporating eastern influenced shapes with hand
fabricated components and semiprecious gemstones. New to the Collection
are key items which are already getting noticed: Large format quartz and
topaz stones set “backwards” in a beautiful, eastern shape in sterling
silver. The Kasmir collection consists of Matthews’ interpretations of
women’s jewelry in the modern world. As in her other collections, this
series combines a love of eastern architecture, nature and historical
artifacts.

Matthews’ strives to create jewelry that is just as lovely alone as it is
worn with other items in the TMD collection and her personal collection.
The beauty of this group is the clean simplicity of the pieces. They can be
worn from day into evening quite easily and surely make a gorgeous statement
regardless of what you are wearing.

My personal Kasmir Ring just arrived and I LOVE it. The color palette of sparkling quartz is perfect to compliment the fashionable Fall jewel tones.

Animale brings a unique, yet edgy, twist to fashion. This Fall they truly created a collection that we at, Artfulwears.com, adore! Each piece in this collection brings you something to cherish. Choose from 4 skirts, a pair of pants, or a jacket.

My personal favorites from the collection are the Queen Wide Leg Pants and the Quatro Cargo Skirt. In fact, I am hoping we can get more in stock so I can have them too!

The Queen Wide Leg Pant
is a polyester created to look and feel like leather. They are cut PERFECTLY and adorned with a great nubby waistband.

The Quatro Skirt is jam packed with great details. We think this skirt really has a European look. The color and style make it extremely versatile.

Check out the rest of the collection at Artfulwears.com and let us know what you think!

Happy Shopping,
Amy