BRIGHTen Mom’s Day with a gift from Michael Kors! Plus, Sweepstakes details!

7 May

Forget about the flowers…. How about a more permanent pop of color for mom?

The latest crop of colors at Michael Kors (Level 2) is bright and bold, mixed in with some neutrals. Along with standout shapes, you’ll find key detailing, such as studs and other accents! Mandarin is one of the it colors for the season at Michael Kors!

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The color story of the season at Michael Kors continues with neon yellow and pink as seen in the Jet Set Perforated Travel Toe in neon yellow and the  Messenger Selma in neon pink.

Go Bright!

Go Bright!

If Mom isn’t ready for a bold colored full-size bag, you can start with a wallet or small clutch.

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Have you entered our Mother’s Day 2013 Sweepstakes? Enter for a chance to win a $50 Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card by leaving a comment on any blog post that runs from 5/6 through 5/10.  Open to U.S. residents, 16 or older.You can enter through 5/10. For the official rules,  click here.  Limit one entry per person.

Did you catch my other Mother’s Day gift posts? I featured Michael Kors in a segment on WBAL-TV.  Click here to see my finds at Tiffany & Co.  Coming up tomorrow, I’ll show you some standout gift set ideas!

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Mother’s Day Gift Segment on WBAL-TV!

6 May

I had a great time showing Mother’s Day gift ideas on WBAL-TV 11 Morning News this past weekend!  Click on the image below to see the segment.

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I featured the Tiffany & Co. jewelry seen in the segment in a blog post earlier today. Here’s the link. Coming up tomorrow, we’re headed to Michael Kors!

 

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Tiffany & Co. Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Have Forever! Plus, a Sweepstakes Announcement!

6 May

It’s the ultimate symbol of glamour — the kind of gift that sparkles for a lifetime.

I hit Tiffany & Co. (Level 2) to get some ideas for Mother’s Day!

Celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, voted People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Woman, and Kate Hudson, deemed Fashion Police’s Best Look of the Week recently, both wore diamonds from Tiffany & Co. at Tiffany’s Blue Book Ball in April celebrating the  2013 Blue Book Collection, which includes some pieces that will appear in The Great Gatsby movie.

Gwyneth Paltrow Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Gwyneth Paltrow
Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Kate Hudson Credit:

Kate Hudson
Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Carey Mulligan, who plays Daisy Buchanan, wore Tiffany diamond earrings and a Tiffany Legacy® diamond ring to the New York City premiere of The Great Gatsby earlier this month. It debuts in theaters on the 10th.

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Carey Mulligan
Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Here’s some inspiration from Tiffany for Mother’s Day.

The Victoria cluster pendant and earrings with diamonds in platinum are a delicate and dazzling look all at once!

Victoria cluster pendant and earrings with diamonds in platinum. photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Victoria cluster pendant and earrings with diamonds in platinum
photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Does she love bracelets? Take a look at the Tiffany pearl bracelets. Wear one or a grouping.

photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany Pearl Bracelets
photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

This is the kind of piece that will turn heads, even from a distance. The Paloma Picasso® Olive Leaf drop earrings feature rubellites and diamonds in 18 karat gold by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Paloma Picasso® Olive Leaf drop earrings
photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Paloma’s Venezia Goldoni heart pendants are striking whether you choose 18k white gold with diamonds, the 18k yellow gold, 18k yellow gold with diamonds or the sterling silver. The piece starts at $195 in sterling silver.

photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Paloma’s Venezia Goldoni heart pendants
photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

The Tiffany Locks (from left to right) include the heart lock charm in 18 karat yellow gold, mini round lock pendant in sterling silver and 18 karat rose gold, lock pendant in sterling silver and 18 karat rose gold with a key, mini heart lock pendant in 18 karat rose gold, heart lock charm in sterling silver, lock and key pendant in sterling silver. Chains with charms are sold separately. The two far right charms in sterling silver are both under $200.

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Tiffany Locks
photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Here’s another budget friendly beauty! The Paloma Picasso® Olive Leaf heart pendant in sterling silver for Tiffany & Co is $225.

© Tiffany & Co.

Paloma Picasso® Olive Leaf heart pendant in sterling silver for Tiffany & Co
photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

If you’re looking for a “Mom” themed gift, from left to right, the Paloma Picasso® Graffiti “Mom” pendant in sterling silver for Tiffany & Co. (pictured on the left) is $200. The Tiffany Notes “Mom” disc charm ($75) in sterling silver is pictured on an 18-inch sterling silver pendant chain ($50).

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photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

A mother’s love is never-ending, like this Tiffany Infinity pendant in sterling silver. It’s $175.

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Tiffany Infinity pendant in sterling silver
photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Today kicks off our Mother’s Day 2013 Sweepstakes! You can enter for a chance to win a $50 Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card! All you need to do is leave a comment on any blog post that runs between today (5/6) and 5/10. Open to U.S. residents, 16 or older.  You can enter starting today through 5/10.  For the Official Rules, click here.  Limit one entry per person.

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INVITATION to our Summer Trends Happy Hour on 5/15 at Stoney River! Plus, a Chance to Win a Major Prize!

3 May

I’m excited to invite you to our

Summer Trends Happy Hour Event

 at Stoney River!

Wednesday, May 15th, 5 to 7 pm

Join me on the outdoor patio at Stoney River for drinks and appetizers, enter for a chance to win a $250 Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card and Styling Session with me, see hot summer styles and more!  

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At the door, you’ll receive a gift bag to take home with a voucher for your first drink on us!  Stoney River is generously providing the appetizers.

We will draw a name randomly near the end of the event for the $250 Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card and Styling Session.  If your name is drawn, you will need to be present in order to win.

Plus, see hot summer styles from Banana Republic, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Francesca’s Collections and Lilly Pulitzer! Enjoy a mini fragrance ritual from L’Occitane featuring its new collection and try out a summer lip look from Bare Minerals!

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L’Occitane

Your drink voucher is good for any one drink from the Happy Hour menu. Choices include beer, select wines and a list of premium well drinks. For additional drinks, enjoy Happy Hour prices of $3-5 on any drinks selected from the Happy Hour menu.

An RSVP is required. The first 50 people to RSVP to me at towsontowncenterguru@gmail.com can attend. When you RSVP, be sure to include the first and last names of everyone in your party.  The event is for ages 21+.   Please be advised that space is limited to 50 guests. 

Hope to see you at the event!

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GURU Style Star: Kenzie

2 May

From her hot-pink tutu attached to her onesie to her tiny Converse sneaks — 3-month-old Kenzie exudes cuteness!

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 Now for the full reveal!

Kenzie’s outfit and sneakers are from Spencer’s via hand-me-downs from her 3-year-old big sis.

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Mom, Jessica, stood in for Kenzie’s Style Star Q&A!

Describe Kenzie’s style:

It’s just my style, so I had to put it on her and see how it works.

What do you like most about dressing a little girl?

The bows and the pretty tutus and dresses.

What’s your favorite store at Towson Town Center?

Hot Topic because it has my most favorite clothing, music, makeup, everything – my style.

What about when it comes to shopping for Kenzie?

I would say Spencer’s because they have everything like Hot Topic does, so she can match my style.

Here are links to recent GURU Style Star features. You can access the full archive here.

APRIL 2013:  4/25 Sofia Rutka, 4/18 Donald Williams II, 4/11 Bailey Susic,  4/4 Kristen Luther

April 2013 Style Stars

April 2013 Style Stars

MARCH 2013:  3/28 Oral.   3/21 Brutina.   3/14   Regina and Christina.  3/7  Caroline Tracy

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March 2013 Style Stars

FEBRUARY 2013:  2/28 Gary Davis.  2/21 Alli Province.  2/14 Danielle & Dave Epstein.  2/7 Beverly Alexander

GURU Style Stars, Towson Town Center

February 2013 Style Stars

 

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Trend Alert: PRINTED SHORTS!

1 May

Animal Prints. Florals. Dots. Stripes.

Have you noticed all the printed shorts around the mall? I’m spotting them everywhere in varying lengths and styles.  

Here are just a few finds from Francesca’s Collections, dELiA*s  and The Limited. 

These two pairs had just arrived when I popped into Francesca’s Collections (Level 4)!  Bring out any of the colors in a multi-hued striped pair like these by adding a tee or tank in one of the colors featured or finish with a white top. Just about any color tee or tank will work with a floral print like this one.

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Francesca’s Collections

At dELiA*s (Level 1), you’ll find a display with printed shorts in the spotlight and more choices throughout the store! You can make your outfits multiply fast with a few pairs of patterned shorts and different color tanks.

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dELiA*s

Here’s a closer look at some of the fun patterns, including a cheery Ikat pattern, multiple florals and a muted animal print.

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Over at The Limited (Level 3), I found standout shorts of varying lengths.

Show your Stripes

Show your Stripes

Note the  pattern play of dots and stripes in this outfit. If you want to try mixing patterns from top to bottom, dots and stripes in the same color story are an easy way to go.

Pattern Play

Pattern Play

Here’s another take on dots at The Limited in a longer style. These are the Metro shorts. They also come in solids.

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Spotted with Dots!

This neutral pair is subtle and stands out all at once! Dress up a style like this one with a jacket and sandals or pair them with a tank and flip-flops for a more casual vibe.

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Dress a pair like these up or down…

If you could wear any of the shorts featured in this post on the next warm day, which one would you pick?

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GURU Spotlight on Sunglass Hut!

30 Apr

It’s the candy store of sunglasses! You’ll find just about every flavor of frames you can imagine at Sunglass Hut (Levels 3 & 4).

Sunglass Hut has locations of levels 2 & 3.

Sunglass Hut has locations of levels 3 & 4.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll find in store.

Stand out in this baroque-inspired round style by Prada. Before I reveal the front, I have to show you the view from the side!

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Baroque-Inspired

This style is available in neutrals and even comes in purple. Perfect for next Ravens season!

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 Prada

While we’re talking sports — he can show off his Orioles spirit with these folding wayfarers by Ray Ban. They also come in seven color options.

Folds down to pocket size!

Folds down to pocket size!

These Ray Bans feature the option of changing out your lenses. It’s about fashion and function. You can change up your look and also use different lenses depending on the weather. Dark green can be good for a sunny day and you may want to switch to a brown or blue gradient lens on a cloudy day. Plus, if you’re rough on your sunglasses, you can easily replace the lenses without getting a new pair of glasses.
Interchangeable Lenses!

Interchangeable Lenses from Ray Ban!

Sunglass Hut carries a number of polarized options including these two pairs by Maui Jim. A store associate tells me that polarized lenses cut the glare, make you squint less and make everything you see more clear and crisp. She says it can also help prevent cataracts. The pair featured on the left is a women’s sporty style. The men’s pair, on the right, can be worn casually and for dressier occasions.

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Maui Jim

Before I sign off, I have one more glam pair to show you. These styles are from the Chanel Chain Collection and have standout chain detail. Choose from a more demure shape or bolder look.
Go glam with Channel!

Go glam with Chanel!

The good news is that there isn’t one sunglass trend. It’s best to go in and play with different styles and see what works best for the shape of your face and for your needs.

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SHOPPING SPREE with the winner from the Spring Fling: Trends Event!

29 Apr

Anca Iordachita is a shopper on a mission! She won a $250 Shop Etc. mall gift card and a styling session with me at the Spring Fling: Trends Event held in March.  When we met up recently to embark on her shopping spree, she knew exactly where we were headed….

Meet Anca

Meet Anca

Our first stop, Swarovski! Anca made a beeline to the front counter and spent her first $55 to join the Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS). The annual membership includes a special gift. For 2013, members receive this crystal orchid. Anca will also receive a free subscription to the quarterly Swarovski Magazine, invitations to special events, the option to purchase members-only products and other perks.  

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We hit Lilly Pulitzer next.  Anca picked out two cheery reusable totes.

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At Lilly Pulitzer

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eco-friendly and style-happy

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Part two of our mission, complete…

At Sephora, Anca scored an embellished compact from the Disney Jasmine Collection by Sephora and Marc Jacobs perfume.

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Two scores at Sephora

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Anca’s new compact

At Temptation, Anca found a pair of earrings, two pins and a sparkly hair clip.

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Anca completed her shopping spree with a hair mask from a mall kiosk.

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A treat for her long tresses

At the end of our whirlwind shopping experience, we checked out all of her treasures before saying goodbye.  I do have to note — I’ve never shopped with anyone who knew exactly what she wanted every step of the way.

Congrats Anca for winning the drawing!  Hope you enjoy your winnings…

Anca's Treasures

Anca’s Treasures

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Eddie Bauer’s new store is open! Live your Adventure!

26 Apr

Have you checked out Eddie Bauer’s new home on Level 4?  

Here’s a peek at the new digs. As you walk around the store, you can’t help but feel inspired to want to LIVE YOUR ADVENTURE! The focus of the new store is apparel and gear designed with adventures in mind.

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New Home on Level 4!

The store opened on 4/25 and invites you to a Grand Opening event Wednesday (5/1). The first 100 customers on 5/1 will receive an iTunes Digital Code with a $10 value. No purchase necessary. One per person. The code must be activated by 5/31/2013.

Plus from 5/1 though 5/5, save 25% off EVERYTHING and take a moment to enter for a chance to win the “ultimate adventure.”  You can fill out an entry to win a dream trip and even get to cast your vote on the destination. The choices include Nepal, Morocco, Machu Picchu, Alaska and Dolomites. The grand prize will include a guided trek, airfare and lodging for two along with a $1,000 cash allowance and a $500 Eddie Bauer Outfitter gift card. No purchase necessary to enter. Please see associate for full details on the savings and on the sweepstakes.

At Eddie Bauer, you’ll find the clothes and accessories you need for your next adventure — whether it’s a local one or to a far away destination!

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And, more fun news to tell you about — Stop into the store on 5/4 and 5/5 for a FREE WATER BOTTLE. While supplies last.

Can’t wait to hear what you think about the new store!

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GURU Style Star: Sofia Rutka! Plus, an Art Opening!

25 Apr

I met this week’s GURU Style Star at an art opening! Not at a museum or gallery… but at Towson Town Center!

I’ll introduce you to our Style Star in a moment. But, first I want to show you a standout wall paper drawing that you’ll find on display on Level 2, near Crate & Barrel. It’s called “Loop.”

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“Loop”

Local artist and visual arts professor at Towson University, Amanda Burnham, who is pictured below, created the large-scale piece.  As you look at the installment, you’ll recognize elements of Towson. ”I was thinking not necessarily about specific references, but a general feeling — awnings and crosswalks and signage that are more evocative of what’s around and less deliberate,”  says Amanda. Some specific depictions, like the Tower on top of Stephens Hall at Towson University, were included as “anchors.”

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The display marks the launch of the IMACT program by Maryland Art Place  (MAP), a local non-profit contemporary art center. “IMPACT is a new, public art program developed to extend Maryland Art Place’s programming to broader audiences,” according to the center’s website.

Amanda says she enjoyed having kids and adults alike come up and talk to her while she was creating this piece on location. “It was great to hear little comments and have that back and forth.”

Stoney River provided the appetizers and Chick-fil-A provided the desserts at the opening for “Loop.”

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Appetizers from Stoney River & Desserts from Chick-fil-A

As I mentioned, I spotted this week’s GURU Style Star at the “Loop” opening! Meet Sofia Rutka. She is the program manager at Maryland Art Place.  Sofia is wearing a geometric print dress with drape sleeves. The boots add a fun touch. “I pretty much always wear boots,” she shares.

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Now, for our Q&A:

Describe your style

Usually it’s pretty classic. This is actually loud and trendy for me. I do a lot of jeans and basics. I love shoes! Shoes are my big statement usually.

What are your favorite stores at Towson Town Center?

I like J. Crew because they are classic and have all the basics. Also Madewell.  They’re a little more young and hip, and I like them a lot.

What trends are you excited about for spring and summer?

I like the patterns that are out right now — the geometric patterns like this dress, the more ethnic prints and that kind of thing. I don’t like pastels or florals. So it’s nice to see something else happening.

If I sent you on a $1,000 shopping spree at the mall, what would you buy?

Probably a new bag. I would go to Coach and buy a bag. I just love their handbags and I could use a new one.

Here are links to recent Style Star features. You can access the full archive here.

APRIL 2013:  4/18 Donald Williams II, 4/11 Bailey Susic,  4/4 Kristen Luther

April 2013 Style Stars

April 2013 Style Stars

MARCH 2013:  3/28 Oral.   3/21 Brutina.   3/14   Regina and Christina.  3/7  Caroline Tracy

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March 2013 Style Stars

FEBRUARY 2013:  2/28 Gary Davis.  2/21 Alli Province.  2/14 Danielle & Dave Epstein.  2/7 Beverly Alexander

GURU Style Stars, Towson Town Center

February 2013 Style Stars

Next week’s GURU Style Star wasn’t even born yet when I started this Style Star series!  Meet a little cutie next Thursday! 

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