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Mad for Madras

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:33:18 +0000

L to R Greek Madras, Campus Madras, Quad Madras

Nothing says summer like madras…cool, refreshing in fiber (cotton) and color. Yes, we know you could make a patchwork yourself! But truly wouldn’t you rather have it all done for you and all you have to do is construct the garment? We found our newest selections from a well-known supplier and were pleased with the quality of the stitching.

Stitching on reverse of patchwork madras

Serged and topstitched at the seams, this lightweight, airy cotton is perfect for shirts, blouses, skirts, jackets, shifts, loose shorts or crops. You can have fun with accessories too.

Get Your Garden On!

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:33:35 +0000

Large Floral Trend: this spring is all about large floral statements! We’ve rolled it out slowly with some subtle selections that speak to the trend without shouting. Manderley is a two-tone printed cotton twill. Deep mint green and ivory partner to make a spring fresh statement.

Join the large floral trend!

How to wear it? This sturdy cotton twill will make up well in jackets, capri pants or skirts. Use the floral in its fullest display or break it up with seams to make it less conspicuous.

If you are timid about wearing the flowers so prominently, then we suggest one of our newest rayon prints that offer large motifs in tone on tone shades for a muted presentation.

How to wear it? Let these prints do all the talking in a drapey dress, skirt or flowing separates! Very tropical!

: Tranquility–Watery green tones

So you’ll be seeing a lot more from us on this trend as we continue to roll out our spring offerings. Stay tuned!

Serenity--Sky Tones of Blue

Ruffles

Barb — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:18:02 +0000

Add a touch of romance…

Ruffles hit the spotlight in spring 2008 and they are back bigger than ever for spring 2009. Feminine and romantic, this look has made its way into dresses, shirt fronts and even gusseted into coats. Even just touches of ruffle, skirting across a hem or sleeve edge, or a tiny delicate waterfall on a shirt front can add softening to silhouettes. An off-center thin line of small ruffling down a shirt or skirt can add length to your look or adding a long ruffled scarf will do for a nod to this hot fashion look.

We were especially intrigued with drapey jerseys teamed with georgettes to form mixed layers of ruffles… and we have a perfect pair up! The Acai silk georgette and Jussara cotton spandex knit duo.

Read more on ruffles and pattern suggestions in the salon.

More suggestions:

Silk charmeuse: Solids, Dots
Semi-sheers: Acai, Litza, Edelweiss, Joya de Ceren

Celebutante

Barb — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:33:04 +0000

You don’t need a detector to find metals out there in the marketplace this season. You can find their influences everywhere! From weighty chains, grommets and buckles on accessories to the mating of the shiny stuff with fabric in chenilles, brocades, sheers, knits and even laminated onto cottons, the current craze of Europe.

Shown: Celebutante in white gold and platinum.
More metallics: Sunburnt, Boleyn, Hacienda, Anasazi.

Flirty Skirts

Barb — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:14:30 +0000

Summer 2007 is definitely flirty and feminine with skirts replacing shorts in many venues! Whether you choose prints or solids, be sure you use a fabric with drape — silk prints, chiffon or georgette with underskirts, cotton lawn. For a more structured silhouette, try a multi-gore skirt in cotton satin print or solid linen. Make it short and flirty or long and elegant.

Shown: Tilly. See more in The Back Room.

First Signs of Spring

Barb — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:56:30 +0000

Transition into Spring with a cotton chenille jacket in verdant green! The weight will keep you warm and the fiber will breath to let you enjoy the changeable weather! Team with our black/Lycra Cool Wool and a full-bodied printed knit. Substitute soft white or light green coordinates as you move towards warmer days.

Shown: Shannon, Mosaic, Black Tie.