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Crochet and Straw, Handbags of the Season

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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It’s a matter of warp and weave these days as handbags show off instead of hiding their stitchery. Crochet bags join straw models often mixed

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In Time for the Derby – Hat Sale!

Monday, April 15th, 2013
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Are you planning to attend the Kentucky Derby May 3 and 4 or the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon in New York’s Central Park on

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Tea Parties (The Beverage Kind)

Saturday, April 13th, 2013
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A lovely way to socialize for fun or purpose, High Tea is served late afternoon or early evening and takes the place of dinner. More

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Hurry To The Hawthorne Handbag Sale

Friday, April 12th, 2013
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There’s so much that’s new and different this season at this much loved warehouse sale, the major problem is deciding where to start shopping. The

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Architectural Shoes With Both Form and Function

Thursday, April 11th, 2013
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Of all the Spring/Summer trends, this is the newest and most unique, also, often, the strangest, most dangerous, and most expensive. Women can now attempt

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Not Your Child’s Romper

Sunday, April 7th, 2013
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Wikipedia: A romper is a one-piece garment somewhat similar to a coverall, it is loose fitting and usually has shorter legs. Rompers usually are meant

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First Fruit of the Season

Friday, April 5th, 2013
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The warmer the weather, the more fruit images appear in fashion. Think Hawaiian Shirts. See Tommy Bahama and vintage stores. Colors are bright and graphic,

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Denim Does Different-Dresses

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
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You undoubtedly own a denim skirt and likely a sundress as well as fat, thin, casual, and dress jeans. They’re out there again, of course,

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