Friday, May 29, 2009

Akiko at AJM Fashions

Find it at AJM Fashions!

Both Audrina Patridge and Tori Spelling wore these Akiko dresses in informal settings. Reality TV starlet, Audrina, wore the designer dress while relaxing with friends in the Hills, while Tori Spelling wear a blue version while shooting her reality show in LA.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Summer Color Trends

This year's spring and summer fashion trends are going to be colorful and playful and mostly bright and vivid colors are going to dominate.

The hottest of all is going to be the red color which, as we all know, represents love and passion. Although it is a very brave color you shouldn't be afraid to wear it this year.

TORY BURCH Kelton SS Square Suit Dress in Red

Retail $382; AJM's Price $229

Next color, which by the way has endured from last winter, is purple and certainly shouldn't be missing in your wardrobe in the spring and summer if you like to radiate and attract and arouse curiosity in men.

VANITAS Taylor Silk Halter Empire Waist Dress in Red and Purple
Retail $315; AJM's Price $189

On the fashion walks we could see different tones of light green color as a result of approaching spring.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Trescobaldi Strap Sandals in Green and Pink
Retail $749; AJM's Price $449

Some designers have also decided to follow lighter tones like sky blue, metallic and grey because they are considered to be a classic spring colors. Other colors like yellow, orange and gold are going to emerge more often towards June and July, as they represent the beauty of summer and every woman's gratification during this season. Another color you should have in your wardrobe is gold, although it should be used more with accessories. We certainly shouldn't leave out white and black and their combinations, as they are always good to enhance elegance and feminine features in every woman.

Brown is a color for every occasion and thus is one of the colors of current fashion trends.

ELLA MOSS Piper Lace Tank Top in Brown
Retail $108; AJM's Price $65

Most of us were already getting tired of this long and cold winter and so we have all welcomed warmer temperatures.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Memorial Weekend Sales

Get shopping this weekend! Retailers offer major sales for Memorial Day.

D & G Dolce & Gabbana Strappy Sandals in Red, White, Blue
Retail $375; AJM's Price $225

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Lola Patent Pumps in Red
Retail $608; AJM's Price $450

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Rita Gold Sandals

Retail $475; AJM's Price $285

Before the barbecues are lit or the bikinis tied — they have to be bought. And this is the weekend to do it. “Memorial Day sales will parallel the major holiday sales,” says Tod Marks, senior project editor for Consumer Reports. “Retailers will be pulling out the stops, offering you discounts and deals to get you in the store.”

Thanks to the recession, penny-pinching patrons have driven up demand for record-breaking deals this weekend.

“The stores are just overwhelmed with products, especially apparel,” Marks says. Big chains like Target, Old Navy and the Gap are dramatically slashing prices on their summer stock. But clothing is just the beginning. The holiday boasts sales on everything from cars to chronographs, and from cameras to cast-iron cookware. (You can even get a live lobster at an all-time low.) Whether you’re looking for a dining table or a pair of summer sandals, you can nab it at a hefty discount before Monday is out.

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Summer's the perfect time to splurge on a new camera so you can capture vacations and day trips. Overstock.com is offering a $30 rebate on select Canon cameras from May 22 through May 25. They include the PowerShot SD780 IS Silver Digital Camera, which will drop from $279.99 to $249.99; the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Blue Digital Camera, going from $229.99 to $199.99; and the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Orange Digital Camera, dropping from $229.99 to $199.99.

Some dealerships are practically paying customers to buy their cars this weekend. Participating Toyota dealers are offering $1,000 cash back on the 2009 Prius through June 1. There’s also a lease special — $179 per month for 36 months (an extra fee applies at signing). Go to buyatoyota.com to print out special offers, and check local dealers such as Lee’s Toyota (139-65 Queens Blvd., Jamaica, 1-800-796-9377)

Enjoy 10% off bedroom furniture at Overstock.com, May 22-25. A Waynesborough queen-size bed that normally sells on the site for $499.99 will be reduced to $450.

New Yorkers do a lot of walking - especially during the summer. Make yourself feel better with Brookstone’s calf and foot massagers, which will be discounted by $50 tomorrow through Monday. The OSIM iSqueez (reg. $399) works on your feet, calves and ankles to make you feel more relaxed and limber. And the more advanced OSIM uSqueez (reg. $499) has 15 customizable massage options, including three auto-massage programs. Brookstone: Rockefeller Center, 16 W. 50th St., (212) 262-3237, Brookstone.com.

Weird and wonderful creations by Subversive Jewelry are on sale to make room for new ones. Check out a Quartz Pixel Cluster Necklace, vintage crystal on chain with quartz and glass-bead spokes, usually $1,200, on sale for $720. You’ll find it on subversivejewelry.com in the “Fit to Print” section of the Golden Drawer, or call (212) 679-0453.

Over at Crate & Barrel, the comfy Cameo Armchair is now $499 (marked down from $699), and the stylish mahogany-and-brass Regency Desk has been slashed from $1,199 to $799. Added incentive: If you spend $250 or more at Crate & Barrel through May 31, you’ll automatically get 15% off your next purchase. (store at Broadway and Houston St., 212-780-0004, crateandbarrel.com).

West Elm’s Memorial Day sale, save 10% when you pay with a Visa card. (Offer valid from today through May 31.) That means a set of four scoop-back chairs, originally $349, is $314.10. 112 W. 18th St., (212) 929-4464, westelm.com.

Article Source:
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/05/21/2009-05-21_get_shopping_this_weekend_retailers_offer_major_sales_for_memorial_day.html

Thursday, May 7, 2009

2009 Bathing Suit Trends

Summer is just around the corner, and swimsuit trends are certainly making big headlines in the world of fashion. This year is particularly big with bikinis - although the one-piece suit continues to hold a secure place in the realm of classic swimwear. So whether you want to bare more with a bikini or cover up with a classic one-piece, there are a number of trends available for you this summer.

The hottest trends for 2009 include one-shoulder bikinis and monokinis. One-shoulder bikinis are ideal for adding a bit of shape to a bikini, as well as to draw attention to your top half. However, monokinis are perfect for anyone who wants the aesthetic perks of a bikini, without all the exposure. A monokini is a revealing one-piece suit; albeit, it's still a one-piece - which means it's more apt to stay together and keep you covered. It's also easier to swim in a monokini - and if you choose the right one for your body type, it can be considerably more flattering than a traditional bikini.

Cut away swimwear and bikinis are another hot trend. Much like the one-shoulder trend, the cut away style offers interesting shapes and draws eyes to particular parts of the body. Want to draw attention to your shoulders? Opt for a cut away piece that has shapes cut out towards the top of your swimsuit. Alternatively, if you want to draw eyes to those abs you worked so hard to tone, wear a suit with some cut outs at the waist.

Another trend with regard to 2009 swimwear has to do with accessories. Let's face it: wearing a swimsuit doesn't always mean you plan to go for a swim. You may just want to work on your tan, or lounge comfortably in your suit. Or, perhaps you plan to attend a pool party where you want to look fashionable in your swimwear, without getting your toes wet. Swimwear accessories are expected to be very popular this summer, encompassing everything from sheer swimwear cover-ups and big sun hats to chunky jewellery that compliments a suit. So, whatever type of swimwear you opt for this summer, don't go without the accessories!

Last, but not least, it's important to keep a colour scheme in mind when shopping for a swimsuit this season. Because of the daring shapes in cutout bikinis monokinis and one-shoulder styles, this season's colour trends seem to veer towards solids and bold colours. After all, too many shapes and prints combined might prove to be overload. So when choosing a colour for your swimsuit, you'll also want to keep your skin-tone in mind. Certain colours simply look better on certain skin tones.

Therefore, don't just shop based on colours you normally like to look at - consider what will look best on you. That way, you are sure to find the right swimwear for your needs this summer.

Paul McIndoe writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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