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Archive for October, 2007

Gemstone Wrap Bracelet by Chan Luu

Friday, October 26th, 2007

We are pleased to announce that the ever-popular Gemstone Wrap Bracelet is BACK in stock! This great braceletGemstone Wrap Braclet by Chan Luu has arrived in your choice of gold, silver, or a gold & silver mix. The beads are delicately woven through chocolate brown leather. You can even try this an anklet or necklace. It’s simple enough for everyday wear. These sold out before, so get yours now!

Tuxedos…Not just for formals anymore!

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Tuxedo Tee Shirt By MajesticCheck out this fun Tuxedo Tee Shirt by Majestic. You can have the look of Tux in a tee shirt. It’s a soft and luxurious blend of cotton and cashmere; so it not only looks good, it feels good too. We think it’s a subtle basic with a very unique twist.

 

Choose from white or black. We love the great versatility of this tee shirt. Pair it with a great skirt, under a suit jacket, or dress it down with jeans.

 

Please don’t get confused, it’s not black tie appropriate!

Online Shopping Trends

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

We travel the world so that you don’t have to!

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Artfulwears prides itself on finding great items from all over the world. Our latest finds are some funky and hip handbags from Mexico by Pedido Tabqiue. We are really excited about these bags because they are unique. These great messenger bags are available in a variety of colors in several styles. Great for everyday and reasonably prices, how can you beat it?

Canvas & Leather Messenger Bags by Pedido TabiqueThe first group are, Canvas & Leather Messenger Bags. Choose from three great fall colors: orange, olive/army, or beige. Each bag has great details ranging from cargo pockets, zippers, patches, stitching, and leather trim. They are all so great it’s hard to choose. Luckily the prices are so reasonable, you may not need to!

The second group of Suede Messenger Bags, are available in chocolate, beige, or black Suede Messenger bags By Pedido Tabiquesuede. These roomy messenger bags are perfect for daily use. They are even fairly lightweight. Each bag has two outside cargo pockets, perfect for your cell phone or other small items you need quick access to.

Let us know what you think, as we hope you love them as much as we do!

Make An Old Coat New Again

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Are you tired of your coat but it’s still perfectly beautiful? We totally understand. It’s just not practical to buy a new coat every year but we all get bored. We suggest a great scarf and hat to shake things up.

We LOVE this matching scarf and hat by Royal Plush. It’s fun, colorful, and totally unique. Dip dyed from plum to black and adorned with a great embellished peace sign. Your old coat will look new again and you will be ultimately stylish.

Royal Plush Scarf & Hat

Subtle Details

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Subtle details truly make an outfit, in fact this seems to be a major media focus these days. So I thought I would share some of my thoughts with you on this topic.

First of all, what do I mean by subtle details? Let’s say you are wearing a solid chocolate brown dress. Obviously anyone can throw on some brown shoes, walk out the door, and look ok. However, YOU want to look fabulous. Chocolate is easy to accessorize since it’s a neutral. Maybe you put a great pair of turquoise shoes with it, a print bag, and a great pair of earrings. Or perhaps you go with a patterned shoe. There are so many ways to shake things up.  The way to make your accessories less obvious is for them to coordinate, but not match.

So you if you are wearing turquoise shoes, you can stil go for a turquoise earring because the earring is so far from the shoe. We don’t suggest that you do a turquoise bag because that is too obvious. Pull another color in to your look or go for anther neutral, maybe ivory or silver. You could even grab a bright red bag, yellow, purple, or a multitude of other shades.

We also like the idea of playing with other neutral colors besides black and white. Black and white are not the only neutrals in existence. Try adding gold, silver, ivory, taupe, chocolate, or dark blue.

Adding one accessory that really pops off your outfit makes a bold statement. It could be a great piece of jewelry, scarf, bag, or shoes. Just don’t over it do it.

Stay tuned for more on this topic.

Majestic - Check It Out!

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Majestic Lasercut Long Sleeve V-Neck Tee Lasercut Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee ShirtAfter much anticipation, our first few pieces of Majestic are here! We have three great styles available in several different colors. All Lasercut and made of an elasthane/viscose blend, choose from a short sleeve crew neck, long sleeve crew neck, or a long sleeve v-neck. We assure you this will be the most comfortable and soft tee shirt you ever own. More styles arriving next week!

Majestic, made in Paris, is known for their incredibly high-quality fabric and great fit. They are fitted but run true to size.

Dress Like A Rock Star

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

I think most women would agree that I have the perfect job. I get to SHOP for a living! Before each market week I get every excited in anticipation of the big event. Market week is the only time I can function on less than 9 hours of sleep. I just thrive off of the endorphins from shopping, almost the same way I feel when I exercise.

So each season there is always at least one item I can’t wait to get in the store so I can have a piece of the said item for myself. I wait and wait and call the vendor to ask if they are ready to ship yet. This Fall that item is the Rock Star Polo by Mocha.

The Rock Star Polo pairs the perfect fit with a statement making design. The yellow guitar really pops off the blue/black/gray dye. It’s detailed with a couple of rhinestones, a touch of red stitching, and puffed pink “Mocha” banner on the back of the collar. They really cover all the details here.

This top is really perfect with a pair of jeans, a cute little black skirt, or pants. Put this in your suitcase for your weekend get away. It’s fun, funky, and perfect for any girl who thinks she is a ROCK STAR!

Rock Star Polo

Wear Your Summer Dresses This Fall

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

No one wants the Summer to end but before you move all the Summer clothes out of your closet we think you should read this. Many of your Summer dresses can be transformed to fit into your Fall wardrobe. While they don’t necessarily ALL work for the Fall, many of them do.

Take for example this Red & Black Polka Dot Dress  by Sugar Lips. It’s the perfect cool and comfortable Summer dress Red & Black Polka Dot Dressbut easy to wear during the cooler months. Add a great pair of black tights and either a black velvet blazer or black cropped sweater, a great pair of heels or boats, and this dress just became all season. Not to mention, it can also be work appropriate. Double bonus!Cotton Cocktail Dress By A to Z

Another great dress to give you options for fall is this Black Cotton Cocktail Dress by A To Z. A solid neutral dress gives you a few more options than a patterned dress. With this piece, you could put a great long sleeve tee underneath in either a color or a neutral.  Layer a great jacket or cardigan over it. Again, with black you can play with color or pattern. Since this dress is solid you can add solid, patterned, or textured tights depending on your choices for your top. Layered with a jacket, cardigan, or long sleeve tee it’s work appropriate. If you want to dress it up, add a great belt.

We hope this helps you maximize your wardrobe.

XCVI Skirts, Why The Rage?

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Women all over the country are OBSESSED with 2 XCVI skirts. They are the Double Shirred Panel Skirt and the Diagonal Peasant Skirt. Many people have anywhere from 2 to 6 colors in these skirts. Thankfully, XCVI has decided to make this in baby corduroy for Fall to give you a little variety.

Why the rage you ask? Well, we have been asking customers this for a long time. Here is what we found out. First of all they are comfortable. Second, they wash great and don’t have to be ironed. WOO HOO, bonus! But most importantly, they fit great and look good on almost everybody.Corduroy Double Shirred Panel Skirt By XCVI

The Double Shirred Panel Skirt is made of six panels that are shirred all the way down. It’s a nice mid-length and has a drawstring waist. The New Purple has been a best-seller for Fall. The color is fun but still versatile.

The Diagonal Peasant Skirt has a great knit waistband which everybody loves. Shown here in strech cotton poplinDiagonal Peasant Skirt By XCVI but also available in baby corduroy. It has a great a-line cut and asymmetrical seems.

Did we mention the baby corduroy is super soft and flexible? It’s not like the corduroy you had as a kid. It’s got some stretch to it. We love the suede-like appearence of the fabric too.

Both skirts are available in stretch cotton poplin or baby corduroy and additional colors are available.

So if you don’t have one or ten of these skirts already, you probably need to try one. If we have any that is….