When it gets cold outside...

 

 

A couple of this week's looks

 

 

 

How it really works...

     Hi Everyone! I thought today, we would cover something that is a common misconception. Many people think that the big theme parks that many of us save up all year to go to come up with all of their apparel(as well as hard lines) from one location, by a small group of people, and then it's made at one factory that the company owns(basically everything done at one place).  It is also wondered "Why can't a theme park just order 5 or 10 of an item and have it tomorrow so I can go home with the souvenir that I really want (basically a small amount ordered with quick turnaround time)? "
     So today , I will fill you in on the first part of this(you'll have to come back to find out about turn around time on the next post). The crazy thing is most theme parks have a lot of vendors that consult and collaborate with the theme park's buying and development teams. Let's say that a theme park wants to develop a hat and a tee shirt with the same art work. There is a good chance that these two items will be made by two different vendors(some vendors will only work in apparel, some hard lines, and others can do both.) Many places even work with multiple vendors on one type of item, like hats or tees.
    There is a good reason behind this. Many vendors offer different capabilities. Vendor A might be able to do Prints, Sublimation, and Embroidery while Vendor B can do Tie Dye, Sublimation, and Rhinestone embellishment. If you want a shirt that's printed and another that has rhinestone embellishment- guess what? You are going to have to put those two projects in two different vendors hands. There is also a different possibility. For example, Vendor A and Vendor B are both able to do sublimation. This could be a bigger strength for Vendor A plus the cost they will charge you per piece is lower as well. Instead of letting vendor B have this, you would give it to Vendor A.
   So that's the real story. The big theme parks don't have a magical one stop shop where everything is done. Places from all over the world have a hand in the items you browse through on the shelves.

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As always, Let your Fashionista Flag Fly!

Get ready...

Hi Everyone!

Now that the holidays are over and I have a moment(2016 is hot on the radar in fashion and I have been working like crazy on it), look forward to a post in the next 24 hours!

Happy New Year!!!

Gilda

Black Friday...

     The best thing about this week is not just the wonderful traditions and future memories that you will create with your loved ones, but also the biggest shopping day of the year. I have so much to buy for so many people, but I also like to set money aside to take advantage of some of the apparel sales and if you are like me, then you are being bombarded with pre Black Friday as well as approaching Black Friday Clothing Deals.  So many clothing stores want your money and are offering the best prices that if I were to act on every impulse to every beautiful picture of a flowing garment or comfy yet stylish layering piece, I would be horribly broke!
   The best advice is before you make any purchases, make a budget for yourself because one slouchy beanie here another infinity scarf there can add up very quickly and suddenly, you have nothing left to spend on all of the other big year end purchases. After you have your budget, pick out your favorite "wish list" items and figure out what pieces will take your wardrobe up another notch. While narrowing down your apparel options, consider if they are trend items or clothing that has a sustainable long term appeal. For instance, the gloves I bought three years ago are still something I'm proud to wear today, but the "Pedro offers you his protection" shirt I bought in high school isn't a shirt you would see me wearing today. Trend items are wonderful to have, but you don't want to invest too heavily in these. Then, research the sales both online and in store. Look to see if the clothing that you are interested in would be of quality or is a piece just made for a short shelf life(sometimes a bargain price still isn't worth the dollars).  Now that you have a budget and your wish list, go get your shop on!

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As always, Let your Fashionista Flag Fly!

First preview for 2016

 

The most amazing thing about what I am seeing for 2016 is color. Vibrant shades that will make you feel as if spring and summer have draped you in it's most breath taking shades. Neons will not play as big of a part as it has, but instead richer pallets. It will definitely be something to look forward to.

Have you tried this

     So, I was seriously considering going blonde last week. It's always been something I wanted to give a shot and I felt like this would be a good time. I would've if I didn't try In Style's Hollywood Virtual makeover. Luckily- I plugged my picture into the program, sorted through numerous  celebrity hairstyles(and you are able to change the color, add highlights, etc.)and presto- Blonde isn't my color... Black on the other hand was much more favorable for me.  So- give it a try!

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/makeover/