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Trending Spring Jeans
One day last spring, when I am starting to get dinner ready, I caught a glimpse of the Meredith Vieira show. I caught a particular piece where they were talking about spring trends for jeans and one of them was not only full of holes and also had big patches. That’s the new trend.
Check it out some wonderful fashions Here
Shoes & Boots Are Filling My Wish List Dreams
It’s the truth!
I mentioned in a previous post that I am reworking the site to add showcase some of my favorite items. It’s a lot of work to do this, and I have a long way to go before I am finished, but I admit I am having fun too. The last batch I was doing was shoe & boots.
Of course when I am working on the women’s section it is the most fun, since I am a woman. I look at so many different types of shoes and boots, so many different styles, colors, fabrics, then choose. I have to pick the ones I hope will best showcase these for you, with a bit of my taste and hopefully bit more general taste. Of course as I do this I am dreaming of a closet full of almost all of these wonderful shoe & boot gifts!
If you want to see a great selection for him go Here! or for her go Here!
Shopping for footwear really can be an enjoyable experience and a gift that she, or he, will be thrilled to get!
Funky And Fun Valentine’s Gifts For Her
Funky And Fun Valentine’s Gifts
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift can be difficult if you are not in a relationship or married. You may be thinking that you don’t want to get her/him something that makes a statement about your relationship – you know, a ring may make her feel you are making a commitment. But then again you may want to say more than just a chocolate bar. A bit of a dilemma. I’m here to help. Have a look at our Valentine’s Day Gift Page here!
The Mystery Of Women’s Love Of Shoes
It’s no mystery to women why they love shoes, however it is a mystery to most men.
The majority of men have shoes for particular outfits and activities. A pair of dress shoes in black and brown, a pair, or two, of casual shoes, runners, sandals and flip-flops. Of course there is a particular category of men who totally ‘get’ why women love shoes and probably could give a good portion of women a ‘run for their money’ when it comes to a shoe collection.
This article is for the men who are mystified by women’s love of shoes.
First, think about this. You would be hard pressed not to find a man that doesn’t turn his head when a woman walks by in stilettos. Right? Well there is one of the answers. Woman want to feel attractive.
More to the point though is shoes are an accessory item that completes the outfit, their look. Their clothing is not just basic suits, unless for work, as it is with men when it comes to dressing up. Women have lots of different outfits that require a shoe to go with each. Usually they have a selection of shoes that will go with a few outfits, but I’m sure most women would have a pair of shoes per outfit if they could! There is a good hint for shoes as a gift.
Maybe to explain in a different way, if you are a man who loves ties you probably have a huge selection of ties, different widths, different styles, different materials, different colors and patterns, you wouldn’t wear the same tie with every outfit you had – right? Plus you would add the latest styles of ties each season. Well it is comparable with shoes when it comes to women.
Women wear shoes to look good, for sure. When they look good they feel good. They also want to look good for their man. But they also wear shoes to impress other women. Showing off so to speak.
Buying Shoes As A Gift
So you have:
* work shoes (in basic colors – unless she works in retail, a club, or some such place where shoe fashion is a must)
* dress shoes (in an assortment of colors & styles)
* casual shoes (in an assortment of colors & styles)
* boots and booties (leather, suede, different colors & styles plus rain boots)
* spring, summer, fall, winter shoes(in an assortment of colors & styles)
* sandals (different colors and textures)
* runners (walking, running, casual, fashion wedge runners)
I could go on. No doubt you have noticed the above if you look in their closet.
So you want to buy the woman who has everything a pair of shoes and wondering how to go about that – read on.
First is size.
If you ware not sure what size shoe she wears then there are a couple of ideas. First, if possible, check out a shoe size from here closet. If that is not an option then as her Mother or a friend.
Women’s shoe sizes are more consistent than men’s so if she wears a size 7 shoe, you can feel safe getting her a size 7 shoe online. Keep in mind that if the high heels she wears are a certain size she probably wears a bit larger size for runners or boots because of socks. So, for example, a size 7 high heel, probably a size 7 1/2 for a runner or a boot to accommodate socks.
Second is style.
Have a look at their current shoe collection. Do they look basic, a bit trendy, or totally ‘out there’? Think about how the woman in your life talks about shoes. Does she get drawn to every shoe store you pass? Do you hear her say “oh I love these” quite often when you are in the store? Likely she is into trendy shoes and the latest styles. The other consideration with style is what was in fashion last year may look dated this year. Granted some women do by expensive classic shoes that last season after season, but I think that is the exception.
Color matters.
This can vary but if you have a good feel for her color preferences you should do well with this. Basically you can’t go wrong with the latest shoe in black (doesn’t have to be solid black), for fall or winter. To gamble on bright red polka dots, or florescent green may not be the best idea unless her clothing is very trendy to outrageous.
Plus you have to look at seasonal changes. Some shoes that a woman would wear in the winter simply would work for her in the summer.
Keep an eye on what new clothing or outfits she has in mind or purchased.
Is she is a ‘green’
Then you want to make sure the shoe/boot gift you get for her is eco friendly and using sustainable materials.
When shopping online you can easily see what’s new in shoes as most have a ‘what’s new’ page, others show their newest styles right at the beginning. You can also do a ‘search by’ and select new. These shoes are what is up to the minute fashionable.
Shoes are expensive, though you can find cheap ones, but keep in mind you are paying for quality and craftsmanship. Designer footwear are both of those plus more likely to last more than one season in her favorite shoe section.
See a great selection of shoes here that will give you an idea of different styles, color and textures.
Giving her a pair of shoes, or boots, is a lovely, and thoughtful gift for the woman who has everything. For sure she will love you for making the effort knowing how hard it would be for you. That makes the present even more special to her.
p.s Don’t forget the gift of shoes for men. Many men love shoes as much as women.
You can check out a great selection here,
An Accessory Gift That Is So Often Neglected
Do you know what it is? The belt!
The belt is the most often ignored accessory gift, especially for women.
When men think of buying an accessory gift for the woman who has everything they tend to think earrings, bracelet, maybe even a ring. Scarves have even been updated as a fashion accessory item so they tend to look at those too.
But they don’t often think of buying a belt because they don’t see it as a fashion accessory when in fact it is.
Since my ‘hippy days’, during my career as a fashion retail manager, and right through today, belts have played an important role in my styles, adding versatility and flair to even my most basic outfits.
Today there are so many different styles and shapes of belts. Plain color belts with outstanding buckles or fringe. Colored belts in earth tones or fluorescent waves of color. Yes belts made of leather or suede, but also belts made with recycled materials and even metals. The combinations of belts is endless and more unique ones are hitting the market daily.
A gift of a belt can make any outfit stand out more.
Think of a plain black dress she owns. If you gave her a stunning belt that she can add to that black dress it’s no longer plain – stunning – right! Or an exotic leopard print belt to a pair of black pants – sensational!
The belt has long been overlooked and I am here to remind you gift searchers that you can find a belt that will not only thrill her, make her outfit look incredibly beautiful, but also a gift that she can wear with so many different outfits.
You gals out there that look for the basic black, brown or grey belt for him, because a belt for him has always been a staple, I have good news for you. Belts for him have evolved in so many ways. A belt gift for him no longer has to be a big ‘sigh’ when he opens his gift. There are all sorts of styles and colored belts that you can pick for him that he will love. Belts that will showcase his suit or jeans, and you will finally get a ‘smile’ instead of a ‘sigh’.
So don’t forget about a belt when you are shopping for a fashion gift, celebrate it as a beautiful piece and something your someone who has everything that can use over and over again.
Help-I Need a Gift For Someone Who Has Everything
As the Beatle’s sang “Help, I need somebody, Help, I need anybody, Help!
I hear your pain…
If you have read my bio, you know that I started this site because I spent so much time myself searching the internet to find unique gifts for those special people in my life who had everything, or were hard to buy for. Really they are the same… I’m sure you know what I mean. The gift has to be unique, at the very least. Or depending on the person the gift has to be unusual. But then again the person you are buying for may fall into the conventional category, which makes it even harder to find a unique traditional gift. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it could be. What’s most important is it must be something they will enjoy getting and be memorable (in positive way).
So here are a few additions I have added to the site lately that I hope will help you.
For Women:
Is she a fashionista, or wants to wear the latest trends? Try this page. Fabulous Fashion
For Men:
Is he a guy’s guy? Try this page. The Male Room
For Everyone:
Do they love unique clothes, jewelry, furnishings? Try these pages.
Of course there can be crossovers on all the pages.
I am very excited to show you these new pages. Yah, they are not ‘chock full’ yet. Takes me time to search these all out for you!
Can You Easily Find A Unique Artisan Gift Now?
Our site is what I like to call an internet gift mall – a place where I have pulled together great sites, from around the world, into one convenient location. The theory of doing this was to make it easier, and quicker, for you to find a unique present.
Why am I telling you this? Well it seems that you can’t find us as easily as you use to. So I have taken a long look at the site and decided to try some changes in hopes that you might find us easier. Mind you, we’re always working on the site to make it better and easier for visitors to find what you are looking for.
Yesterday, I reworked our Unique Artisan Gifts page so that is more compact with less scrolling and fewer banners. I’ve broken the page into sections for each gift category such as:
* Artisan Jewelry Gifts
* Artisan Clothing Gifts
* Artisan Furniture & Home Decor Gifts
* Artisan Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings & More!
Under these categories are our recommended shops, a brief description and links to these shops. My personally picked gifts is still there!
We’d love it if you to have a look and give us some feedback by commenting here, email us or you can like this page.
This Winter Keep Your Hands Warm While Texting
For you ladies. How great are these! Colorblock Touchscreen Lady’s Gloves
Keep your hands toasty warm and your fingertips touchscreen-enabled with these stylish Colorblock Touchscreen Lady’s Gloves. Their functional style is fashioned with eLink fabric technology. Wool blend.
Check out the Colorblock Touchscreen Lady’s Gloves
Close Encounter With Commando Rock Star
If you have read my profile you know I worked in retail for a long time. I started in Big Steel back in Winnipeg in the late ’70’s.
Here’s a funny story.
A very well known rock band came into the store looking for outfits they could wear at a big concert they were doing. They found one piece jumpsuits that they all agreed would work for them. We had them in stock but they had to be altered. Most of them were just pant leg hems, but one guy needed the suit let out a tad at the top of the legs.
So I asked him to go into the dressing room and went and got the seamstress. I explained that he would need it let out in the legs so she would have to cut them open and measure and pin to fit.
I stood outside the fitting room as she started to work. Very shortly after that I heard a scream and she came running out.
She looked horrified.
I asked her what was wrong. As she stood shaking she said that the man in the dressing room had no underwear on and… to try and pin the pant legs she would have to ‘move’ some things. The woman, of course, was clearly uncomfortable and I told her she didn’t have to do it but it was a very big coo for the store.
After talking to her for a great length of time she went back into the dressing room and did the work.
I she think was traumatized for life. The ‘commando’ band member wasn’t fazed a bit. The Winnipeg rock band went away happy.
So the moral of the story is, if you are going to get fitted, whether a rock band or not, make sure you are wearing underwear.
Speaking of underwear I have some Dandy for you and I hope you won’t go commando and spare the seamstress 🙂