Great Summer Fashion Finds

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No one needs to go outside in the spring without an umbrella...This T3 Umbrella by Tory Burch is $45.00.

Tory Burch Sunglasses. $250.00.

I bought these pants and they are the most comfortable pants I own. Jackson Sleek Wide-Leg Pant by Banana Republic for $79.00.

Another great J. Crew buy for $128.00, this Sayre Suede Ballet Flat is versatile.

Every women needs a casual watch to wear with her spring garb. Timex for J. Crew. Military Watch, $150.00.

This Loulie Ruffle Tank by J. Crew is $88.00

White shorts are one thing that every well-dressed girl needs. These J. Crew 7" Chino shorts are a great buy at $39.50.

This J. Crew Faceted Raindrop Ribbon Cluster Necklace will finish the perfect outfit. $135.00.

The Tissue Garland Tank by J. Crew is a bargain. Get one in each color for $42.50.

Since black and white and animal prints are my weaknesses, these Christiane Calf Hair Ballet Flats by J. Crew are perfect. $228.00.

Will look great with the leggings also. Sheila McCartney for Neiman Marcus. Knit Zebra Dress, $235.00.

These leggings from Spanx are the best I have found. $28.00.

Linen-Cotton Crested Jacket by Ralph Lauren, $398.00.

Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-ban. $139.00. A steal for such quality.

I have had fun looking through the latest fashion finds. I hope that you will find something to enjoy in my selection.

Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition (Thumb Indexed)

Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10). Lesson 12.

HANDSHAKING

A handshake symbolizes both welcome and good faith, as when business people seal a deal. Either sex may offer their hand first.

A firm, not limp or crunching handshake that is perceptible but not pumping. It is proper to release your grip after a few seconds, especially after the other person releases their grip. If you have a strong grip, adjust to the grip of the other person’s grip.

If you raise your hand and the other person doesn’t respond, lower your hand and forget the handshake, even though offering your hand is correct. You can sense when a handshake is appropriate. If someone has their arms full, of course a handshake is out of the question.

For International rules on handshaking refer to that section, “Basic International Courtesies.”

Tomorrow ~ Kissing, Hugging, and Other Affectionate Gestures.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

The Little Black Dress

Eliza Magazine

The First "Little Black Dress."

Coco Chanel, the designer responsible for the popularity and longevity of the “little black dress”, left a beautiful gift for all ladies. The little black dress can be worn by day or night, can be jewel-neck, v-neck, strapless, backless, short, long, dressed up or dressed down. There is no end to how you can accessorize the black dress, but pearls are my favorite, and appear to be a timeless combination (who could forget Audrey Hepburn draped in Givenchy and pearls in the opening credits for Breakfast at Tiffany’s).

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

There is nothing easier and more classic than the little black dress and a strand of pearls, pearl earrings, and black pumps. This combination is perfect for day or night. The addition of diamonds or costume jewelry is a beautiful way to accessorize the black dress, and this has always been a popular look, finishing with the black pump embellished by rhinestones.

I would like to thank Coco Chanel for her introduction of the little black dress in 1926, because without it, we would be a little less perfect. Oh yes, and by the way, black is very slimming. As Coco Chanel said, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”

Coco Chanel

I have chosen just a few of the "little black dresses" that I thought you would fall in love with.

Port 1961 Lace Sheath little black dress.

David Meister Neiman Marcus.

Black Label of Ralph Lauren, Liby Houndstooth Sequin.

David Meister Neiman Marcus.

Let's have a party dresses.

Rebecca Taylor Sateen Saks Fifth Avenue.

Armani Collezioni.

ABS by Allen Schwartz Neiman Marcus


Coco

I hope that you have enjoyed my trip down this "little black dress" lane. I have been known to wear nothing but black, but I have finally started wearing blue-jeans and a few other bright colors. I love my black dress. That's all I can say. It goes anywhere at anytime. Thank you, Coco!

Merry Christmas,
Teresa

TOMS EQUALS LOVE

Blake Mycoskie is the founder of TOMS.

Not so frequently in our lives, we happen upon a story that tugs at our heart-strings. Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS had an idea. Give a pair of shoes to a barefoot child for each pair of shoes he sold.

If this doesn’t make you feel good, nothing will! Please read this entire post. It just gets better!

I would like for each of you to imagine walking barefoot everywhere you go – WITH NO SHOES. Well, children around the world are forced to do just that every day! The feet of these children have calluses which have cracked, and cut and wounded feet, leaving them vulnerable to parasites and infections.

These children are unable to go to school because they have no shoes. Of course this leaves them stranded, without an education. I don’t need to tell you what happens from here. It is a familiar story.

I would like to ask you a question. Will you look at your child’s, or grandchild’s feet? Imagine that there are open wounds, wounds that can be life threatening, not to mention the pain that they are in. If you don’t get the picture, most can’t understand you!

TOMS will be delivering 300,000 pairs of shoes to shoeless children this year. I am proud of Blake's achievements! Let’s help them surpass their goal!

Blake received the national Secretary of State’s 2009 Award of Corporate Excellence – just one of the many awards he has earned. If you will spend a few moments on the website, I believe that you will be touched by his loving and caring spirit, and the recognition he has received from around the world. There is a list online of comments made by the different publications.

TOMS shoes can be found online, at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and other locations. I must say that the special collection designed for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are an asset the the TOMS brand.

I know that my family loves these shoes, and I believe that my son has a pair for each day of the week. Thank you Blake!

Look at my new shoes :)!

http://www.tomsshoes.com/Our-Movement

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There is much more to choose from in TOMS line. There is just not enough space here. Do yourself a favor and visit TOMS website, and see what an admirable corporation Blake has built. I have tried to make this post as interesting as possible. I hope that you will find something more important than glamour in the following information.

Men' Shoes

Women's Shoes

Just a few of the Neiman Marcus/Bergdorf Goodman Selection

Although I could not save the picture of this shoe in the larger size, I just had to show this ZEBRA, found on the Bergdorf site! Angela has gone crazy over this shoe, and actually wants to replace a pair of her Tory Burch Christmas shoes with this shoe!!

Children's Shoes

Tot's Shoes

I hope that all of you will share your business with Blake Mycoskie, and the entire staff at TOMS, as they make the lives of many children much better. Think how these children will be spending their Christmas this year, and keep them in your thoughts. I know that you will join me in congratulating Blake for his many awards and recognition for his kindness!

Merry Christmas, and I will see you Tuesday,
Teresa


Tom’s Shoes


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