Perfect Fit

Clothes are an expression of who we are and all of us want to put our best foot forward. In order to ensure we do that we need to wear clothing that fits us well. Since each of our bodies are unique and one of a kind sometimes it is hard to find things that fit perfectly and accentuate our assets. Stephanie for example, has a voluptuous derrière and often has to have the waist of her jeans taken in. Abbey is 5'1, so as you can imagine hemming her pants is a must. Odds are that you too have a hard time finding things that fit perfectly on your unique and one of a kind body. So when making a purchase allot some money in your budget for tailoring.

You may be wondering, "How do I find a good tailor?" and that is an excellent question. Some department stores such as Nordstrom and The Buckle offer tailoring as a service to their customers. If you are shopping elsewhere however, our advice is to ask around for a recommendation.  You might ask a friend who they use or your local boutique are usually more than happy to make a recommendation. 

A few of our recommendations for the PNW Area:

* In Olympia, Yi's Alterations is an excellent place to get alterations. They are speedy, reasonably priced and they do very good work.

* In Seattle City Custom Tailor & Dry Cleaners is inexpensive, speedy as well.

* In Portland DZ Alterations & Tailor Shop has been a lifesaver on more than one occasion. 

Average Price Point For Services (based on our experiences)

*Regular pant hem is between 10 and 13 dollars

*Complicated pant hem is between 14 and 26 dollars

*Waist alteration is between 14 and 35 dollars

*Dress hem is around 20 dollars

*Rush fees can be extra, but ask how fast they can have it done 

before mentioning the word rush

*The cost of tailoring varies dramatically so make sure you ask about cost when you are fitted.


If you can provide a great recommendation in your area we would love to post it, so let us know!
    

A Tribute To A Legend

At the age of 79 Elizabeth Taylor has left this earth. 

A legend in so many ways it is hard to sum up the legacy she left behind. There is not an area of the industry her hands didn't grace. Child actress, stunning adult screen phenomenon, jewelry designer, fashion icon, perfume expert and activist she truly has left shoes too large for anyone to fill. As we mentioned in our random round-up of facts about us, we spent much of our time together watching old movies. In doing so we have watched many of Ms. Taylor's greater performances and are so very sad she is gone. And the scent of "White Diamonds" will always bring back memories for Abbey as her grandmother wore it religiously in the fall. 

We thought we would leave you this Wednesday with some of our favorite images of this amazing icon. The hats, the jewelry, oh the jewelry, the hair and those eyes. 

All so uniquely Elizabeth Taylor. 

Ms. Taylor, the curtain has fallen too soon and you will be missed.

*Images via: dressing vintage, Perfume Reviews Blog, Movie Awards, Fashion's Most Wanted

Tips and Tricks- Shoes!

Property of A.H.

Here is a quickie that we just learned, courtesy of the Nate Berkus Design Show, to stretch out your shoes if they are just a bit small.  Put a bag of ice in them. Brilliant and simple! We love this for two reasons.  First, because most of us have one that is a bit wider or longer than the other. You can use this trick to stretch that once shoe that doesn't fit quite as well as the other. The other reason this is great is for the inevitable, "I love these shoes, but they are a bit tight, so I can't wear them for long periods of time" conundrum. What a brilliant solution! What are your favorite tips and tricks for making your shoes more comfortable?

Diggin' the 70's vibe!

We are totally inspired by all the throwback to the 70's. We love the bell bottoms, which flatter almost everyone because they even out our thighs with our calves. The retro prints, the big chunky earthy jewelery, the tie dye, and the silky boho tops are so inspiring! Add in the seemingly effortless style of the 70's hairdos and you have sweet summer perfection.All of the great parts of the 70's are back and ready for your warm embrace!

Fabulous Bell bottom Trouser pants!

Tie Dye Done Right

Parker Tie Neck Silk 'Georgette' Maxi Dress

All Of These Rings Are Fabulous and on Trend!

Long and Luscious Waves
How will  you incorporate this style? Let us know! 
Or better yet send us a picture of some of your ideas and finds!

Go Green

In honor of St. Patrick's Day we thought we would bring you a few of our favorite clover-colored items. Enjoy!

Lilly Pulitzer

Rachel Leigh Gumball Ring

Max and Chloe

House of Harlow

Hobo Spring Green

Tolani

Ella Moss Sunset Tunic

Forever 21

BCBG Emerald Floral V-Neck

Crazy About Her Style!

We are self-professed followers of The Bachelor and love chatting about it on Tuesday mornings. Anyone else out there look forward to the water cooler chats of Tuesdays? Well this season is no exception and now that it has aired on both coasts and he has picked SPOILER ALERT!!!!!! (we need to do that for all of our friends who DVR'd it and will be watching it later)

Emily, we are thrilled to do a short run down on the little ladie's style. Our fellow blogger over at The Possessionista has done the phenomenal and incredibly time consuming job of tracking down much of what Emily wore while on the show. We are truly in awe. Interestingly enough many of the outfits that we love are from Forever 21! Emily has a knack for mixing those pieces with her gorgeous designer shoes and jewelry. 

The new prints and deal on the Maxi dresses are SO tempting! 

(See link below picture for information)

Here are some of our favorites:

Ruffle Dress located by one of Possessionista's readers.

Floral Romper! Our favorite was the addition of the
white blazer in the evening. Great idea!

Full view of this amazing tunic that appears to be out of stock at Forever 21,
but we are verifying that as we speak.

The Gorgeous Maxi Dress that Possessionista tracked down and
has all of the new prints and how to order it here.

Not the exact ring she wore, but an oh- so similar-we-are-craving-it-in-our-seat find on Etsy by yet again Possessionista. 

Her incredible nail polish (Click on image to purchase).

So in closing it seems like Forever 21 was a hit with many of the ladies and 

some fabulous rings and jewelry can be found on Etsy that would pair 

well with the bargain finds and high end finishing pieces.

What was your favorite look from the show?

*Images from Possessionista, Forever 21, Amazon, US Weekly. 

Orange:The New Pink

Orange is making a serious comeback...AGAIN. This spring look for all different shades of beautiful orange. Make sure that you keep your skin tone in mind when you choose a shade because not all shades of orange work for everyone. Below are a few examples of orange done right, that we love.



Source: Glamour Magazine

A Soft Orange Looks Beautiful on Blondes

Sometimes Just A Splash of Color is Enough

This Top is a Fabulous Mixture of Several Current Trends

How will you wear Orange this season? We love Hello Bella's decision to go for Honeysuckle. Not sure what it looks like? Pop over and take a peek! Make sure you tell her we sent you!