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Spring Trends: Florals, Fringe and more

28 Feb

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Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, Mich. recently held a “Dress for Success” event for the Women’s Employee Resource Network of Beaumont Health System. More than 100 employees attended the interactive event which featured mini-makeovers and spring trends. For the working women, we all learned a great tip — put a stylish clutch inside your workbag for transitioning from the office to an evening event. There are some investment pieces that should be in everyone’s closet — a simple black dress and a leather jacket. One can easily change the look with a scarf or necklace. Top spring 2015 trends include: fringe, florals, suede and an athletic chic look. One staple in the beauty department is the Advanced Night Repair by Estee Lauder.

 

I’ve featured some of the trends above and my colleagues at Beaumont Health System.

Special thanks to Ina Levinson and Maureen Conway at Saks.

From Bloomfield to Baja

18 Jan

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Former Motowner Scott Studenberg  (right) is  one of the founders of the unisex fashion label Baja East. The website describes the collection as
“an ambisexual approach to everday dressing where west coast meets aggressive city cool.”  I recently discovered the line in a Wall Street
Journal article by Lauren Sherman quoting Studenberg about the classic Patagonia and how it inspired his Baja East fashions.  Check out Baja East. Most national magazines already have.

 

 

 

Jolie Altman’s Jewelry

5 Jan

 

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Motowner Jolie Altman is in New York January 4-6 featuring her jewelry at The Accessories Show. Her pieces are show stoppers with every bead and design unique. BJI Fashion Group described Jolie’s jewels as “one of a kind jewelry designs with rare and unusual exotic beads and materials from across the globe.”

Writer Kristin Meekhof wrote about Jolie’s inspirational designs in The Huffington Post.

 

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Motown Fashionistas

19 Dec

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Read about the Detroit Garment Guild at Detroit Opportunity.

This Motown nonprofit provides education and networking for Detroit’s fashion industry.

The board of directors are passionate about the city and fashion.

Shinola and John Varvatos are just the beginning. . .

 

 

Gifts for Dapper Gentlemen

9 Dec

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Looking for an unique men’s gift this season priced at $25 but worth $60 to $80?  Visit the gentleman’s box website developed by two Motowners, Chris George and John Haji. It’s the perfect gift for stylish and savvy gentlemen, and it arrives at your doorstop in  a box. You can sign up for one box or several at $25 per month. Inside are men accessories,  and every month it’s different products. The November box includes a GQ magazine, a skinny plaid tie, cuff links, facial cleanser and argyle socks.

I read about this in DBusiness magazine and asked them to send me the surprise gift for review.  What a great idea for that special man in your life.

 

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Small Business Saturday

26 Nov

As the president of the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, I understand the challenges of small businesses. So, this Saturday, please frequent your favorite hometown store. Here are some of my favorite Detroit stores: Artloft, Book Beat, Toyology, House of Style, Tender, Marlee’s, Sundance and Leon & Lulu.

 

Or go online to shop at Hatch.co that features small artisans. Hatch.co offers $15 off any purchase of $50 to Motown Savvy readers with this special code: MotownSavvy14.

 

 

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What are you favorite independent stores?

Let it Snow!

23 Nov

So, I just bought a new Eddie Bauer parka that is tested for -30F. I’m hoping that it will keep me warm. I purchased it at the local mall Twelve Oaks in Novi, Mich. It has a detachable hood, which comes in handy. I’m all set, but I found more items to keep you toasty. (See more photos below.)

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Scarves are a must have in addition to gloves. Check out these soft, stylish scraves from Marlee’s. Marlee’s is a great speciality store that is not a chain.  (I will post more about cool, small businesses this week to celebrate the Saturday’s small business shopping day.

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Also from Marlees is this fashionable vest.

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And what about this elegant robe? Look at the beautiful trim — available at Pottery Barn.

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As you can see fur is in — faux or real so let it snow!

 

Pamella Roland: Heartfelt

1 Nov

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Fashion designer Pamella Roland unveiled her resort fashions the other day at Saks in Troy, Mich. The fashion show and event called “Heart to Heart” benefitted the Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center at Beaumont Health System. Her flirty and sexy dresses were in blush colors and rich hues. From short styles to long gowns, the clothes were dramatic and elegant.

A Family Fashion Affair

20 Oct

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The New York Times recently featured an article on siblings starting their own men’s wear label. Two brothers hail from Franklin. They are Matthew and Alex Orley, who now have a collection of Italian-made knitwear. Matthew’s wife, Samantha, is the female partner.

From sweaters, pants to ties and hats, the fashions can be both classic and colorful.

The Orley website describes the brand as a “combination of elegant yet youthful, irreverent design with a focus on luxury knitwear and commitment to the highest quality materials and manufacturing.”

The collection is sold at Bergdorf Goodman and on the website. Hopefully a women’s line is in the future. . . .

Workout Chic

17 Sep

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Jennifer McManus and Megan Khoury are two Motown attorneys who love yoga. They are hosting a trunk show Friday, Sept. 19 – Saturday, Sept. 20 at My House of Style in Birmingham, Mich. with cutting edge leisure apparel that’s chic and comfortable.

The collections are from Michi, Nesh, Alala, Elisabetta Rogiani, Chill by Will and Prism Sport.

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