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February 08, 2010

Sales, new stores on tap for area outlet malls

Just in time for Valentine's and Presdients' day, Katy Mills Mall and Houston Premium Outlets are offering a bunch of sales:

KATY MILLS MALL 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy; (281) 644-5000 www.katymills.com.

The Banana Republic Factory Store at Katy Mills Mall (and other locations) is offering its first "Real Deal" to spruce up your professional wardrobe. From Feb. 9-15, ALL suits will be up to 40 percent off. Women can get two of three "Smart Suit" pieces for just $75, and men's suits are $125.

The Gap Outlet is offering 30 -50 percent off items, along with spring cardigans starting at just $20, from Feb. 15-18.

Katy Mills also welcomes Off Broadway Shoes, making its debut in Texas, and A'GACI in March and May, respectively. The mall also includes Forever 21, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Victoria's Secret, BCBGMAXAZRIA Final Cut, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, J. Crew, American Eagle Outfitters, Kenneth Cole Factory and Guess Factory Store.

HOUSTON PREMIUM OUTLETS - 29300 Hempstead Road in Cypress; www.premiumoutlets.com/houston . The mall will have extended hours Friday through Feb. 15.

Here are some of the sales in store:
Aeropostale. 3rd Annual Teens for Jeans through Feb. 14. Bring in any brand of your gently worn jeans and Aéropostale and DoSomething.org will donate your jeans to a local shelter or charity. And get an additional 25 percent off your next pair of jeans. Aeropostale will donate 200,000 jeans to the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Burberry. 30-50 percent off of selected items Feb. 11-15.

Calvin Klein. Now through Feb. 10, 10 percent - 50 percent off selections throughout the store.

DKNY. From Thurs to Feb. 15, take an additional 50 percent off of your entire purchase.

Lane Bryant Outlet. From Thurs through Mon, Feb. 15., buy two, get one free on short-sleeve T-shirts, 5-pocket denim on sale for $24.99 (regularly $39.50); and all clearance 50 percent off lowest ticket price.

Posted by Joy Sewing at 03:24 PM in Sales Scoop | Comments (0)
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February 05, 2010

SHOE OF THE WEEK: Stylish rain boots

A cold, messy rain has hovered over Houston the last few days, and I have no rain boots. Each year, I tell myself I'll get a pair, but the rain stops and I forget about it - until it rains again.

So I'm on the Internet searching for cheap, stylish ones. The result: Target. The retailer has the most affordable variety in many styles and colors from $19.99 to $24.99 at www.target.com. I just ordered these below. Of course, by the time I get them, the rain will have stopped. No worries. This is Houston, and it'll come again.

Posted by Joy Sewing at 07:50 AM in Shoe of the Week | Comments (1)
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February 04, 2010

What Turns You On?

If you've ever watched Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker, you know how direct matchmaker Patti Stanger can be. She pulls no punches, especially when it comes to dating fashion. She says: Men don't like ruffles, bling bling or baby-doll dresses on women. "Men like to unwrap the present," she recently told People magazine.

So with Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought it would fun to see what my Facebook and Twitter friends had to say about what turns them on and off when it comes to the clothing on the opposite sex.

Here are the results:

MEN LIKE: Halter tops; fitting jeans; open-toe shoes with manicured toes; sundresses; business suits; wrap dresses; dresses with back cleavage, only on nice backs, mini skirts, frontal cleavage, eyeglasses with pinned-up hair, men's dress shirts and nothing else.

Chronicle file Kate Hudson's back cleavage gets thumb's up

MEN DON'T LIKE: Hooker wear; low-rise jeans/pants; bloomers (Granny panties); turtlenecks; ill-fitting clothes; chipped polish; tacky or sleezy outfits, frompy or too big clothing.

Britney Spears' gets thumb's down for being tacky.

Continue reading "What Turns You On? "

Posted by Joy Sewing at 11:40 AM in News and stuff | Comments (26)
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February 03, 2010

Hats are back, and no your head isn't too big

Most women, and even some men, have a love-hate relationship with hats. They like them well enough, just not on their own heads. Famed milliner Philip Treacy was in town Monday at Neiman Marcus showing off his spring collection. Since he rarely visits Texas, take his presence to mean hats are heating up for spring.

Here are few extreme varieties from the recent Fashion Week in Brazil:

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Posted by Joy Sewing at 11:30 AM in Trends | Comments (4)
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February 02, 2010

Would you wear a nude bodysuit?

My fashion sensibilities are slightly alarmed by the number of nude body suits popping up on celebrities. First, J.Lo. wore one onstage at a New Year's Day bash and now Pink took a twirl in one at the recent Grammy Awards. This is one trend most real women, including me, should steer clear of.

But if you do decide to wear your nude bodysuit for outwear, you'll love the $39.99 version from TV's favorite infomercial, Kymaro Body Shapers!

Posted by Joy Sewing at 03:33 PM in Trends | Comments (1)
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