Over the last several years, I have come to realize that many adult women do not understand or recognize the different between junior and adult sizes. So I would like to shed some light on this subject.

First, odd number sizing is always junior. I.E. 3,5,7,9 etc. Even number sizing is adult. I.E. 2,4,6,8 etc. What is the difference you ask? The most important difference you need to understand is that junior sized clothing is cut for teenagers. Most teenagers are more compact and don’t have hips yet. The proportions are different. As a general rule, after 20 you should not be wearing junior clothing. It looks too young and if you wear it actually will age you. In addition to that, it’s not cut to the right proportions.

Within adult sizes you have clothes that are a contemporary or a missy cut. The contemporary clothing is cut a little slimmer and is generally geared at women  20-45 but there is some flexibility here.  Missy clothing is cut slighly fuller and is appropriate for women of all ages.

Ok, I have been babbling on lately about new products. However, it’s that time of year where FANTASTIC new arrivals are on my brain. The Further On Cafe Dress by Butterfly Dropout is simply to awesome not to mention it. I kept one for myself and wore it the day it arrived!

Do we really even need words to tell you how GREAT this dress is? I think this dress speaks for itself. Our Butterfly Dropout dresses have been very popular and this one is truly HOT. We love the muted animal print and the body slimming silhouette. It has lots of burnout detail in the fabric and a graphic on the upper-back as well. It truly is a work of art. It’s a great transitional piece. As the weather cools down, throw a cropped cardigan or denim jacet it over it and put on some boots and you will be ready to go!

Ok, in this edition we are getting basic. Yes, I said basic. Great basics truly are the foundation of a great wardrobe. So you will surely need a few great v-neck and crew neck tee shirts. The most popular items from Majestic are the Lasercut V-Neck and the Lasercut Crew Neck tees. The V-neck is available in six colors: Black, Black Heather, Chocolate, White, Petrol, and Purple. The Crew Neck is available in white, black heather, and plum. These tee shirts are made from a blend of viscose and elasthane. They feel great on and look great too.

While this tee shirt may appear to be fairly basic, we love the fit and the colors. The Ruched V-Neck Tee Shirt by Majestic is a great basic with a twist. This tee is the right combination of sexy and chic. The ruched v-neck is very flattering and feminine. The Petrol and Purple colors look great on all skin tones. Made of Majestic’s famous combination of viscose and elasthane fabric, you will not only look great but you will feel great too.

The Majestic Boutique at Artfulwears.com is now open. We are truly ecstatic about our great new arrivals from Majestic, so this will be the first installment of our favorite items for Fall.

A quick note for those of you not familiar with Majestic. Majestic makes simply the best tee shirts we have ever worn, touch, or seen. The fit is fantastic and the fabric is pure bliss. They have a number of fiber blends but the two most popular are the viscose & elasthane (eco-friendly) and the cotton & cashmere. All of their fabric is made in Paris. We assure you that once you have worn Majestic, you will never buy another tee shirt.

Favorite item #1 is the Cotton/Cashmere V-Neck Dress in Purple. We love the simplicity of this design. The faux-wrap top and ompier seam are very slimming. The solid color gives you a lot of great options of jewelry, shoes, and accessories. Dress it up with some great heels for a night on the town or throw a jacket over it for work.

Ladies, we know you are patiently waiting to get your hands on the great new Fall ‘08 tee shirts, dresses, and tops from Majestic. The great news is they are here at Artfulwears.com. We hope to have them live on the site by the end of the day on Saturday August 16. Check back then!

We are delighted for the arrival of our Artfulwears.com XCVI Fall Preview. This collection features a new fabric from XCVI, a Bedford cotton, which is available in the Canopy Cargo Pants. The Bedford fabric has s slightly heavier weight and a bit of texture. The Canopy Pants are a simple, easy to wear pant.

The other transitional fabric from XCVI is a brushed twill. It’s perfect for Fall. We love the Terraced Pants, a more streamlined and very chic approach to the Side Tier Palazzo Pants. Our other new favorite is the Snapper Skirt. The Snapper Skirt features the A-Line cut you love with lots of great snap details.

Last but  not least, we finally have XCVI Jackets!  The Brooklyn Jacket is ultra-cool. It features a snap inset that gives it the layered look all in one piece.

Check out all the great new styles at the Artfulwears XCVI Boutique!

 You love the XCVI fit but have been waiting for denim right? Well we have GREAT news, XCVI Denim is here. Made of 100% cotton, it’s soft and breathable. They have several great styles to suit your style.

For those who love skirts, we have the Denim Double Shirred Panel Skirt. It has always been a favorite but now it’s available denim. If you prefer a wide-leg pant, you will love the Swell Denim Pant. Available in two great washes, this has an easy fit and great style. If you prefer a more traditional leg, then you want the Oxford Denim Pant. All of these styles have the fit you love and the look you want.

Check out all the great styles available at our XCVI Boutique.

Even though many women have one or two of the same items of clothing  (or more depending on the combination of invdividuals) our closets and our wardrobes really define our personalities. Even if we do have the same dress, shirt, or pants as another woman, we wear it and accessorize it in different ways. I think it’s fascinating observing how different woman combine their wardrobe to create their own unique style.

Okay, so this is a bit early since in reality the season doesn’t change for almost two months, but in the world of fashion the end of July marks the beginning of Fall merchandise. So today as new clothing started to arrive for Fall, I began to get excited about the change of seasons. It happens every year, Spring & Fall. What is it that we love about the change of seasons? I mean I truly love Summer clothes (sundresses, mini-skirts, tank tops) but there is something about putting a great skirt, boots, and tights on in the Fall that is exhilarating. Frankly, I think we just like an excuse to buy more stuff and reinvent our looks. Any thoughts?