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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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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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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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Five Great Ice Cream Makers
To Get A Jump Start On Warm Weather

Sunday, March 31st, 2013
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The calendar says it’s springtime, however, with remnants of snow still on the ground here in the northeast, spring is fighting hard to elbow Old

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Go With The Flow

Saturday, March 30th, 2013
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Just because you don’t own a Palazzo, doesn’t mean you can’t wear the pants. Flowing and feminine, these look like a skirt on each leg.

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