Shoes, shoes, shoes: Saks 5th Ave., Kendall + Kylie, Converse, Prada, SJP Shoe Collection, Havaianas!!!

Hello!

You'll be able to get "your shoe fix" on! A stand-alone Saks Fifth Avenue shoe store will open Fall 2016 [in Greenwich CT]!

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/saks-fifth-avenue-open-first-120000412.html

Does anyone remember Thalhimer's before it became Macy's? The shoe department in the Thalhimer's store in Richmond VA was out-stand-ing! You could find anything! I would drive from the Shenandoah Valley to Richmond or from Fayetteville to Richmond to replenish my stock! Saks Fifth Avenue is not so shabby itself! 'Ya gotta know that a part and parcel of the shoes will be available online! Here goes something, shoe enthusiasts!    

Kendall + Kylie is "a mostly black" collection, and will be available Spring 2016! Get ready for the 'social media storm!' These young ladies are pros at it!  

http://footwearnews.com/2015/fashion/celebrity-style/kylie-jenner-kendall-jenner-shoe-line-photos-48066/

Converse has gone on and improved upon what was good!

http://footwearnews.com/2015/focus/athletic-outdoor/converse-chuck-2-all-star-photos-45736/

The Chuck Taylor All Star in red and blue look mighty fine! The black is not half bad, either. One of each, perhaps? We would!

I ran across this Prada Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Trainer, today!

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Prada-Swarovski-174-Crystal-Embellished-Trainer-White-Bianco-/prod180850318_cat47300759__/p.prod?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat47300759%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D240%2526Ns%253DPCS_SORT%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod180850318&cmCat=product

Talk about "bringing on 'the bling,' " this is right up the alley of some folks that I know! We won't call any names!

Did you hear? The SJP Shoe Collection Tartt sold out in a matter of hours, at Zappos Couture! I would have liked to have had a pair! It is a pretty pair of shoes...

http://footwearnews.com/2015/fashion/designers/sarah-jessica-parker-shoes-collection-tartt-zappos-couture-sold-out-48044/

It wouldn't be summer without Havaianas! The off-to-college guys and gals will appreciate them!

http://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/intelligence/will-havaianas-product-extensions-work?utm_source=Subscribers&utm_campaign=116b55c9a2-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2191372b3-116b55c9a2-416990365?utm_source=Subscribers&utm_campaign=116b55c9a2-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2191372b3-116b55c9a2-416990365

As of today, there are 148 days until:  Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2015!

Thank you for sharing "this stylist journey" along the side of me with family, friends, business associates and acquaintances!

Happy Weekend!

Shalom!

Angela
#1Stylist

NOTE:  Back-To-School shopping is not what it used to be ; It is spread out over the course of a year! That said, there are bargains to be had now! 

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I betcha SJP is wearing jeans, now!

Hello!

Who wouldn't? I can't think of anyone; unless of course, it is Queen Elisabeth or my mom! They are allowed! Jeans are; quintessentially,  All-American! 

http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/dressed/2015/07/sarah-jessica-parker-jeans-style?mbid=nl_072115_Monthly_glamourgram&CNDID=26016197&spMailingID=7921869&spUserID=Mzc3ODg5MTkwNTgS1&spJobID=722778905&spReportId=NzIyNzc4OTA1S0

I would love to see Sarah Jessica's archives, wouldn't you? We can only imagine!

My first jeans were Men's Levi's! I thought they were IT! They were blue enough, cut well enough and tough enough! I did break a few needles adding a dart to each side! Oh well, it was worth it! I would wear them with t-shirts or sweaters and sneakers for a casual look, and a silky blouse or jacket and heels for a dressier look! And in case you haven't noticed, most of us are still doing exactly that --- even now! Let's just call it "our classic," and be done with it!

Adam is touting Women's Levi's in his annual (denim, AKA, back to school) guide!

http://www.oprah.com/style/Best-Jeans-for-All-Shapes-Denim-Guide

The cuts are figure friendly, if I must say so! And "the price point(s)?" Nothing but good! Yeah, I would recommend the very same ones that he is recommending! Get some jeans! Think of it as being ahead of the curve, in July!

Double Denim is trending, for summer!

http://www.style.com/trends/fashion/2015/street-style-denim-on-denim-berlin-fashion-week-shopping?mbid=nl_072315_Daily&CNDID=26016197&spMailingID=7928965&spUserID=NDEyMDUxODY3NzIS1&spJobID=723084485&spReportId=NzIzMDg0NDg1S0

I may or may not, wear Double Denim this summer! I am; afterall, #MsMixAndMatchEm AND #MsAccessorizeToo!

If you happen to be in North Carolina today through Sunday, you may want to check out the Furniture Festival Clearance Sale! Oh my, what a happening!

http://www.hickoryfurniture.com/eventdescription.inc

As of  today:  There are 155 days until Christmas!

Thank you for sharing "this stylist journey" along the side of me with family, friends, business associates and acquaintances!

Happy Weekend!

Shalom!

Angela
#1Stylist

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'Men In White,' too...

Hello!

As I purvue the Spring 2016 Menswear collections, I can't help but think:  those men look pretty darn good in white! Move over, ladies in white lace! The Men In White are coming!

The #1 outfit of Men In White for me & mine is; drumroll, please...

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/150026231314501183/

O.K., O.K., so it is more of  'a candlelight white' than 'a white/white,' but it sure is snap-py! It fits just so ; the 'Z-print' shirt and the spectator shoes hum! I'll tell you what!

On a more casual note, we like...

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/150026231314398512/

It's pulled together, but not out of the way...

There are a few other good looks, but you get the idea! Meanwhile in the here and now, there are options galore! And I did not even get through every single collection, but I will!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/150026231312411511/

Na-ti-cal! Go boating, or not!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/150026231312416981/

He's keeping it c-o-o-l; on the up and up, wouldn't you say?

"There is something about white!" "Go white, young man!"

Menswear is definitely on a roll! 

https://www.pinterest.com/msangelalvann/fav-menswear-2016/

https://www.pinterest.com/msangelalvann/fav-menswear-2015/

I look forward to sharing Menswear Accessories 2016 with you, just as soon as they are more readily available...

How many people do you know who wear sizes 0, 2, 4 or 6 even? Not many, I'm willing to concede. Sizes 8, 10 and 12 are more like it; but, size 14 takes the cake! The average American woman is a size 14. The fashion industry is getting it...

http://www.npr.org/2015/07/09/421144403/plus-size-gains-popularity-retailers-play-catch-up

It's all good!

Roses are still; well, roses!

http://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/gardening/g2271/rose-color-meanings/?slide=2

As of today, there are 162 days until:  Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2015!

Thank you for sharing "this stylist journey" along the side of me with family, friends, business associates and acquaintances!

Happy Weekend!

Shalom!

Angela
#MsMixandMatchEm
#MsAccessorizeToo

ALV & Co., 'The Gold Standard!'
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http://www.faboverubies.blogspot.com
http://www.omydove.blogspot.com
"I am a king and a priest unto thee..." Revelation 1:6

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Got summer heat skin discomfort?

Hello!

With temperatures near or at 100 degrees on any given day since the beginning of June, it's no wonder our skin is feeling "worked over!" My summer heat skin discomfort came in the form of a tiny rash on the ear lobes, of all places! Given that I will walk in almost any weather; the exception being sleet or ice, I've learned what w-i-l-l work that comes straight from the kitchen ; Dairy products to the rescue! Cleanse skin with something milder than what you would usually use, and pat dry. Slather on milk, buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt! Leave on for 15 minutes and counting --- I leave mine on overnight --- and rinse. Moisturize. [Natural honey is my go to product!] Your skin will not only be comforted, but it will be brighter and more toned. How's that for naturale? The rash is gone...       

The LWD has been making waves all summer, and it's no wonder! Seeing all of that white makes me feel cooler already!

http://www.instyle.com/fashion/street-style/20-street-style-stars-little-white-dresses-lwds?xid=wrn-newsletter

It is hot folk; but let me tell you, those who are in retail thoughts are on fall! Mine, too! I like/like/like figuring out how I can combine summer + fall; after all, here it is warm or hot longer than it is cool or cold!

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/a11334/how-to-wear-falls-best-shoes-now-and-later/?src=nl&mag=har&list=nl_hnl_news&date=062915

When in doubt about what to wear from one season to the other think on:  accessories! I know! You knew that! Transitioning made easy!

I almost didn't include this little snippet; but then I thought, That would be remiss of me! So, here goes...

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/news/a42526/the-real-reason-you-hate-your-clothes-thanks-science/?src=nl&mag=cos&list=nl_chg_news&date=062615

This may be true for some women, but not for me! I can honestly say, I've rarely bought anything that I wound up hating! If anything, I've felt that such and such was "a good choice" because it was versatile. You know you best! If selecting clothing by activity VS versatility is what works for you; by all means, do it...

Resort 2016 has come and gone; as have, Spring 2016 Menswear! Fall 2015 Couture is now showing! One can usually find nice special occasion or wedding pieces. One can also find some outlandish pieces too! I've often thought from time to time:  Who would wear that? Better yet:  Why would they wear that? And so it goes. It is a good thing that we do not all look or dress alike...

https://www.pinterest.com/msangelalvann/fav-wedding-2015/

As of today, there are 169 more days until:  Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2015!

Thank you for sharing "this stylist journey" along the side of me with family, friends, business associates and acquaintances!

Happy Weekend!

Shalom!

Angela
#MsMixAndMatchEm
#MsAccessorizeToo

ALV & Co., 'The Gold Standard!'
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http://www.faboverubies.blogspot.com
http://www.omydove.blogspot.com
"I am a king and a priest unto thee..." Revelation 1:6

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Got swimwear?

Hello!

Amazingly, the next few days will be cooler than the previous fourteen (14)! Can you believe it? I tell you the truth!

The 4th of July weekend is a great time to enjoy the water. If you're headed out to the beach in North Carolina; please, be ex-tra cautious! According to a CNN report earlier today, there have been a total of seven (7) shark attacks in the state this year already, some within mere hours of each other! I think I would read, have a picnic or go fishing on the beach, and swim elsewhere. I'm just saying...

I am one of those kind of gals who like one-piece swimwear with chic accessories, and/or two-piece swimwear with an athletic aesthetic, shall we say! A considerable amount of swimwear has become 'more underwear than swimwear!' I'm no prude that I know of; but, say it ain't so! Whatever you elect to wear, wear it in a way that depicts:  "the best you!" [Moderation can be a good thing!] Shop for swimwear like you would for blue jeans, and you can't go wrong! You know exactly what that entails!

https://www.pinterest.com/msangelalvann/fav-swimwear-2016/

https://www.pinterest.com/msangelalvann/fav-swimwear-2015/

https://www.pinterest.com/msangelalvann/fav-swimwear-2014/

Notice any neoprene? It appears to be 'a fabric of choice' that has begun to catch on in swimwear! "It's alright with me!" The fabric; and in some cases the cut, is akin to that of a wet suit. You'll get more protection, lift, and a whole lot of style!

Not that you will be wearing heels on the beach or anything; but do be aware, anything over three (3) inches is a visit to the podiatrist waiting to happen!

http://www.instyle.com/news/healthiest-heel-height-most-comfortable?xid=wrn-newsletter

I do believe that most of us can work with that heel height quite well; thank you very much, and for years to come at that!

Happy Birthday, Princess Diana!

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/g3827/kate-middleton-princess-diana-photos/?src=nl&mag=har&list=nl_hnl_news&date=070115

As of today, there are 177 more days until:  Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2015!

Thank you for sharing "this stylist journey" along the side of me with family, friends, business associates and acquaintances!

Happy Weekend!

Shalom!

Angela
#MsMixAndMatchEm
#MsAccessorizeToo

ALV & Co., 'The Gold Standard!
https://www.pinterest.com/msangelalvann
http://www.faboverubies.blogspot.com
http://www.omydove.blogspot.com
"I am a king and a priest unto thee..." Revelation 1:6

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