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Dear Sue,
Labor Day has come and gone, and we are officially
moving towards summer's end and fall's beginning.
This is when we begin packing up shorts, tanks, T-
shirts and both the bright colors and tender pastels
of warmer weather in anticipation of fall's richer,
deeper palette.
As the seasons change, it's a perfect opportunity to
weed through drawers and closets! Some will be
welcome reunions, yet in other cases, you might find
what was fashionable then . . . seems somewhat out-
dated now (especially as cuts and scale have
changed). This process of ìculling the closet,î is
important to determine what you have, what you still
love, what needs a home elsewhere, and where you
have ìfashion-gaps.î
All is not lost though and you do NOT need to
discard
everything and spend a fortune starting all over just
to look and feel fashionable. It is merely time to
update that tired wardrobe. For example . . . take
that jacket you love which hits the top of your
thighs and BELT it for an instant fashion statement!
Trust
me . . . even
those with the most humble wardrobes have as yet
undiscovered outfits ñ itís merely a question of
reinventing them in keeping with todayís ìlook.î
Need some help? Not to worry! My GOLDEN
HANGER
MEMBERS PROGRAM will get you started. Still
wish
further assistance? Local ladies can give me a call, or
shoot out an email to set up time to jump into your
closet together, or even go shopping for key "update-
items" at reasonable prices! Itís fun, efficient, and
youíll end up with a whole new look at a fraction of
what you had anticipated.
If you haven't visited lately, stop by to catch new
lists of resources and products at: www.theclosetcoach.com.
>Have fun and shop SMART . . . for
therein lies the ART!
As always,
Sue Ross, THE CLOSET COACH
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HOW TO DRESS LIKE A MILLION FOR A BUCK,
THREE-EIGHTY!, Redwood High School, Larkspur, CA,
Tuesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 29
from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
THE CLOSET COACH is pleased to offer her
first full
class (two nights) through Tam School District's
Community Education Program. If you're tired of
paying escalating retail prices to look your
fabulous best, you will want to put this on your
calendar. Wouldn't you rather pay
25 to 50 cents on the dollar, and enjoy making your
friends wonder how you can afford all those fabulous
things?
Spend two fun and informative evenings with me to
learn how to put together your own, personal "look,"
discover where to find the best buys in Californiaís
Marin County and San Francisco Bay Area, and
go online for an armchair journey to explore
buying extraordinary items at discount prices through
the Internet. It's fun, it's SMART and you'll walk
away with
the resources you need to . . . "Dress Like a Million
for a Buck, Three-Eighty!" (Please note, there is a
fee for the workshop and materials). The
workshop is limited to 30 people so register early and
I'll see you there!
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| When Ferragamo Shoes Cost Less Than a Tank of Gas! |
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I couldnít believe my eyes as I filled my car with
gas. First, the pennies flew by on the gas stationís
pump. Then the pennies became nickels . . .
dimes . . . quarters . . . dollars . . . and the dollars
mounted up. Having briefly considered dusting off
my bicycle and abandoning the car as a gas-guzzling
relic, I quickly realized that I was no longer the well-
toned young woman of ancient memory, so decided
to face the issue head on.
Last week, papers nationwide addressed the impact
of rising gas prices upon American spending habits.
Many people have already begun to introduce budget-
tightening habits into their lifestyles and ìluxuriesî
such as new clothing is beginning to be considered
by many a dream to be deferred. When one
considers the prices on most fine clothing items ñ
especially business attire, such consternation is
understandable, while regrettable. Even dieters
know that to successfully cut back it is essential to
feel satisfied rather than deprived.
Hereís food for thought. I recently bought a simply
smashing pair of hardly worn spectator pumps by
Ferragamo that would normally run anywhere from
$250 - $350 for $35 on eBay. As my tank of gas
cost me $39, I figure that if I stay home for a week
and hit Alternative Shopping sites online, I
can save another $39 by not
driving. Furthermore, I would contribute to cleaner
air and even get some exercise if I forsake my car
and walk the dog a bit more. Hmmm . . . maybe I
can find some Armani slacks to go with the shoes for
that $39 saved! Just think . . . GUILT-FREE
SHOPPING . . . YAY!
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Finally and at last . . . women who have wanted to
become GOLDEN HANGER MEMBERS can now
sign up easily with VISA, MC or PayPal!
There are even more goodies available "For
Members Only!" First, is a comprehensive listing
of Marin County, CA consignment and resale stores
with each shop's "vital statistics" - my gift to you.
Add to that a 10% discount on all Closet Coach
services and products (including my Pashmina
Shawls). I'll even take off an additional 5% for every
new member you refer! Don't forget those helpful
E-SALE ALERTS! and loads of
HOTLINKS for Members Only! For those
interested in working within your closet, or seeking
Personal Shopping assistance, Members save there
as well. If you've been THINKING about
joining . . . now is a perfect time!
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| Review of SWAN DIVE -- Corte Madera, CA |
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SWAN DIVE1A 1st St., Corte Madera, CA
94925. (415) 927-3033. Open Mon. - Sat- 10:30
am ñ 5:30 pm; Sun. 11 am - 4 pm
Despite its name, this fabulous Marin shop is anything
but a "dive!" SWAN DIVE is fun, frisky and
filled with great labels for wonderful prices.
Proprietor Suzanne Schick oversees a panapoly of
fashion in a shop that is somehow jammed with
goodies without making one feel cramped.
Outfitting a broad cross-section of shoppers, you
can find sizes 2 ñ 14 or even 16 at SWAN
DIVE. Top
designers as well as fabulous (albeit less pricey)
labels can be found here, including: Chanel, Escada,
Armani, Fendi, Ellen Tracy, Donna Karan, LeCroix,
Ungaro, Prada, PSE, St. John, Jones of NY,
Nordstromís, Anne Klein II, DKNY, Armani XChange
and Banana Republic. You'll find outerwear ranging
from rain-jackets to full-length fur coats (for the
politically daring in the San Francisco Bay Area);
beaded gowns and business suits; leisure wear
clothes, loads of purses, shoes (including Manlo
Blahnic) from sizes 5 1/2- 11 and more. I personally
enjoyed the vast array of handbags and accessories
as opportunities to complement and update my
wardrobe.
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| Review of REPEATS - Pittsburgh, PA |
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REPEATS 5871 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15217. Open M-Sat. 9:30 AM ñ 9:30
PM; Sun 11:00 AM ñ 6:00 PM (412) 422-3340
REPEATS dwells in Pittsburgh, a favorite
town of mine as some of my favorite people live
there! Visits with Carolyn (or Rifka as she is known
to me) and Jack have spurred my return many times
over the years. Yet, even beyond the company -
there are great places to tour, terrific food (you
MUST eat at Tessaro's open grill ñ a Pittsburgh
institution!) . . . and shopping! Imagine my
delight to discover an upscale consignment shop not
far from my host's home which boasts wonderful finds
at fabulous prices. During my last visit, warm and
helpful sales folks were quick to point out things I
might have missed once they watched the types of
things I kept hauling off to the dressing rooms.
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Don't forget to visit the website for many more tips
(and much more talk)! I will be introducing new
features and working to make THE CLOSET
COACH the missing smile in your day. For
those of you busy people who have little time to
break away for shopping . . . if you are available to
shop on-line, please check out the LINKS
page on the website. It's my way of providing you
with an extended "virtual ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING
MALL!"
REMEMBER . . . LIFE IS A PARTY AND WE'RE
ALL INVITED . . . WE JUST NEED TO DECIDE WHAT
TO WEAR!
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LET THE PASHMINAS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!
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MY PASHMINAS HAVE ARRIVED!
I am proud to offer THE CLOSET COACH'S
PRIVATE LABEL PASHMINA SHAWLS to you at a
price far below retail. These soft, beautiful
shawls, in rich jewel-toned colors and exotic textures
are luxurious additions to any woman's wardrobe.
They are perfect
for fall evenings, dressing up that
corporate outfit, or draping across your shoulders for
an evening out. Soon, they will offer you that warm
snuggle around your neck as the weather turns
colder. Whether you choose the perfect-weight
Cashmere/Silk solid colors, or exotic woven Silk
Jamavar (paisely) prints . . . at these prices you
can treat yourself and everyone else as it's the
perfect gift!
Adopt a Pashmina....
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