February 2012 - Fresh Colours

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January 2012 - Roaring Twenties

Sarah Jessica Parker

She is a perfect example of how age does not determine what you can wear. She looks so fresh and youthful in her pastel pants and chiffon blouse.

Pippa Middleton

In her colourd jeans and gray fur vest, she looks effortless in her style. Who wouldn't want to be her!

Sarah Jessica Parker - February 2012

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Pippa Middleton - January 2012

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December - Christina

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We have seen some of it for summer, and expect to see more for fall. Tribal prints, and African inspiration are a huge hit in the fashion world right now. These prints incorporate all the fundamentals of good fashion. Colour, innovation, and statement making. The colours vary from season to season. The prints resemble animals and animal skin prints, such as; giraffes, and leopard and zebra prints. The same influence will still be found with accessories. Expect to see necklaces and bracelets with various animals, and the like. 

Following not too far behind, is the Navajo inspiration. Feathers, dreamcatchers, and fringe. Fringe on handbags, shoes, moccasins, and ankle booties. Neither of these trends are age focused, so have fun with mixing them, or sticking to one theme. 

A similar trend that involves sharp jewel tones, and abstract imagery is Art. Simply that, this trend has a mind of its own. It is so abstract and wild, it does not follow a pattern. It only stands out like extreme art. These prints work best on bolder women who like to challenge their traditional appearances, and take a bigger chance on their wardrobe. 

Whether you are partial to fringe, or feel you work best in bold jewel colours in art format, wear it proudly and confidently. Word to the wise... don't bury yourself in prints. Throw some solid tones into the mix to keep from looking over the top.
Happy Shopping!

If you are a mother to be, or a was a mother to be at one point, then you have probably stepped foot in a maternity store or two. The selection is poor, the prices can be really high, and the styles aren't so stylish. So what's a new mother to do?

Here's an option. Shop at regular clothing boutiques. Just shop differently. By this I mean keep your eye out for loose fitting, over sized styles that are very much the look right now. These are the looks that will grow with you, and can be cinched in after post baby. As well, you will not have to make much of an adjustment in size, as they are meant to be loose. Stepping it up a size or two is an option as well, depending on how much you expect to grow. Each body is different, so work within your boundaries.

As for pants, skirts, jeans etc... that can be trickier. You may require investment pieces from maternity stores in the way of jeans, or pants. However, if you are delivering in the fall, you can definitely take advantage of flowy summer dresses that resolve the issue of "what am I going to wear with this top?" Especially maxi dresses that are long and loose. The perfect summer piece for a mother to be. Keep all this in mind as you peruse the racks of boutiques such as Boa. If you need suggestions, come in and ask us. We are happy to help.

African, Navajo, and Extreme Art 

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Oh Mother!

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