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Dear Friend,
On A Personal Note...
Yeah!! Spring is here!! We made it through another winter! It is time to put
away our heavy sweaters, wool coats, scarves and mittens and get ready for all
of the fun,
flirtatious things of spring!
This season's trends promise to be both comfortable and feminine as dresses
continue to be a hot commodity, frilly blouses replace men's tailored shirts,
cropped jackets add
retro flair and summer whites are done in eyelet.
You can't go wrong with primary colored accessories in patent leather... I am
cuckoo for the cool cobalt/navy blues and fresh yellows that are popping up
everywhere... they
look so crisp and current. Plus, all things preppy, including plaids, pink and
green combos and general "golf course" chic will look mint and modern in the
coming weeks.
We can still enjoy wider belts that showcase our waistline and statement rings
that get attention and make us feel like we are playing dress up! And don't
fear rising
hemlines; just add cropped legging and ballerina flats and you will feel comfy,
covered and right on trend!
As always, I will help guide you through the maze of seasonal must-haves with a
close eye on the coinage! Keep in mind, trends are fun and make you feel fresh,
but not every
trend is right for you and your body type. And ALWAYS remember... you never
have to spend a fortune to look like a million!
Be Happy! Be Beautiful! Be Thrifty!
Love and Trust,  |
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P.S. - It is time for SPRING CLEANING! Don't buy another thing until you
understand what looks best on your body, how to optimize what you already own
and how to create
your own CENTS OF STYLE! Now is the time to book a life changing Beauty Boot
Camp! Life is too short to hate getting dressed!
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Tips
Don't ya just love a unique fragrance? I like concocting my own scent by
blending and layering two to three perfumes and lotions, creating my own
personalized perfume... my
husband calls my scent "sexy cookies" (hehe!).
Many of us have a slew of perfumes filling our cabinet and we pick and choose
how we want to smell each day... well have you ever thought about layering a
couple of them to
create an entirely new and distinct scent? Consider blending your favorite
perfumes to create something new.
The combination and you're your unique body chemistry will insure that no one
will smell quite like you... and when the complements start pouring in and
people want to know
what you are wearing, you can just smile and say "It's a personalized scent"
and give 'em a wink.
Sale Rack
Coupon Courting!... the stores, they are a'wooing!
The sprout of spring makes all of us itch for something new, bright and fun;
but real bargain shoppers know that the stores are currently stocked to the
rafters with FULL
PRICED items that should be dodged like donuts before a class reunion!
Retailers realize that many of us are waiting for a better bang for our buck, so
they have started enticing us with spring preview coupons that offer major
savings. Keep your
eyes peeled for the discount dividends to hit mailboxes and inboxes this
month.
And whatever you do, DO NOT MAKE A PURCHASE THIS MONTH WITHOUT ASKING YOUR
SALES PERSON IF THERE IS A SPECIAL SPRING PREVIEW OFFER! Just because you
didn't get a coupon in the
mail, doesn't mean that you are not eligible for a discount. Just ask! You'd be
surprised at how often they can whip out a special bar code that will have you
spending less
than expected! (Yippee!)
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This Month's Cents Of Style® Accessory
Suite
I'M PLAID IT'S SPRING!
I am so so
excited about this month's Cents of Style® Accessory Suite... I'M PLAID IT'S SPRING!
Growing up I had the coolest
Pappagallo fabric handbag with wooden handles and I wore the tail off that
bag... you know the one... we all had it, and ahhh, I just loved it. So, when I
saw this modern
version of the old Pappagallo bag, I gasped with retro glee! This reversible
solid green / madras plaid cotton handbag is the adorable, contemporary, larger
version of our
beloved teen carry-all! I have been sporting this bag for more than a week now
and everywhere I go ladies are nuts for it!
And if that wasn't enough, there is A MATCHING HAT! (Preppy perfection... can
you hardly breathe?!) I don't know about you, but hats save my style...
literally. I am always
on the run and when I don't have time to create the perfect coif, I throw on a
hat and never skip a style step. Hats are just a fabulous fashion layer. So, I
was thrilled to
see that my new favorite handbag came with a natty matching bucket hat. This
thinner brim style is very current and feminine; and the adjustable band with
buckle makes it a
perfect fit for everyone.
So, when I
was wondering what to add to this preppy pair, I took my cue from young
Hollywood. Me & Ro and M² Design by Mary Margrill (two VERY hot
jewelry designers) created
simple yet CHARMing pendant necklaces that express your hearts desires. These
pendants sell for more than $600 each and have been spotted on the necks of
Hollywood A-listers
from coast to coast. I love the look of layering two of them ($1200 bucks mind
you!), so I found exact replicas and figured you can't go wrong with a little
more LOVE and
PEACE... who doesn't want that? The combination of the two pendants makes a
sweet, modern statement that is still strong and a little sexy!
I also included the perfect pair of basic 14K gold filled hoops to pull the
whole look together. Everyone should have basic hoops in their accessory
wardrobe and these are
the perfect size with just enough unique style to add flair to whatever you
pair them with.
This Accessory Suite is sublime for spring breakers, stylish weekend shoppers
and all those with less than ten minutes to get ready everyday! It adds a
crisp, smart, polish
to basic jeans and tee-shirts or skirts and tanks. That is A LOT of fresh
spring style for just $49.50!!! I know you are going to love it!
 Latest
Poll
**For complete results of this or any previous Cents of Style POLLS check out
the Poll Results Page**
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(WooHoo!)
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