Archive for November, 2009

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The holiday season has officially begun and if you’re one of the brave souls who can’t wait to carve the turkey just so you can hit the after Thanksgiving sales afterwards, stop on by and see what we’re cooking up!  We have the store loaded with tons of Christmas goodies and gifts, and even a few treats good enough to eat. Your fridge might be full of leftovers, but our store is stocked with all new stuff.

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Today only we have special buy one, get one half off jewelry and Samsara buy one handbag, get a free wallet.  While we’re at it, the entire store will be 20% off, but only on Friday. Put down that leftover pie and get down here quick, it will be our last store wide sale until after Christmas.

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

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This Thanksgiving we’ll be raising a glass and giving thanks for all of our wonderful customers. Enjoy piles of turkey and a few extra slices of pie with your friends and family and then pop in the store on Friday to work it off.  We’ll have some great buys, including sales on jewelry and handbags, plus 20% off the entire store on Friday only!

And elbowing someone out of the way to get to a great deal - we’re pretty sure that qualifies as exercise!

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Thursday, November 19th, 2009

She’s isn’t quite a teenage girl, though you might not guess it from the glittery nail polish and peachy lip gloss.  Pleasing the tween can be a treacherous task, but we have a few great ideas to keep your gal happy.

If you find that you have been spending too much time butting heads over music volume and a messy room, make a peace offering with this cute belt from Natural Life.  Jeans are part of the tween uniform, so get with the program and  give her a little retro something to dress them up.peace-beltShe needs a place to stash her babysitting cash and we’ve got the cutest way to do it.  This wristlet from Bungalow 360 is made from casual canvas covered with preppy crocks and is the perfect size for Tween essentials.  And if you stuff a Swank gift certificate inside?  Congrats, you’ve entered hall of fame gift giving status!bungalow
You still remember that blankie she refused to leave the house without.  How about blanket for a more grown up girl?  These adorable monogrammed fleece throws from Hinge will look great whether tucked at the foot of her bed or tucked around her cold feet.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

She’s the one who kissed all of your boo-boos and didn’t tell your Dad when you put a dent in the car. Isn’t about time you gave your Mom a gift that is as rock solid as she is?

Have a pajama party and outfit Mom in these stylish PJs from Pine Cone Hill!  These cuties are made from the same luxuriously soft cotton that Pine Cone Hill produces their gorgeous bedding from.  In both pink and turquoise, she’ll want to wear them all day.  Who knows? Maybe she’ll even stop harassing you for sleeping in so late.
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If your Mom has stylish accessorizing in the bag, treat her to a new one from Samsara.  With each purchase of this eco-friendly line, a charitable contribution is made to causes supporting women’s rights and humanitarian aid efforts. We also have a fabulous selection of wallets that say Mom you’re so money.  Either way, your Mom will be so proud to have raised someone cool and conscientious.samsara-bag

When you can’t possibly come up with the words to tell Mom how you feel, why not splurge and let a Sugarboo frame do the talking for you? Each frame is hand painted with a beautiful quote.  There are many quotes and colors to choose from, but make sure you order early to get custom orders by Christmas.
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Over the hill and through the woods, or maybe just down the highway a little, to grandmother’s house we go! This holiday, don’t show up with the same lame fruit cake. You think Gram is the coolest and we have just the gifts to show it.

If your grandmother is far away and you won’t be there to see her in person this year, wrap her neck in style with our cashmere scarves in gorgeous colors!  They ship easily and she’ll feel fabulous when she wears it, like a warm hug around her neck just from you.

cashmereFor the grandma who is happiest in the kitchen basting the bird while whipping up her famous homemade stuffing, why not treat her to a gift set from Cucina?  The scents are herby and delicious, made to compliment, not compete with the smells of the food in your kitchen. Not that her cooking has any competition as far as you are concerned.cucinaduo

If your grandmother is an original dame, she might just love our vintage inspired necklaces from jewelry designer Lenora Dame.  Each piece is a modern approach to an antique design, with gorgeous bits of fabric and intricate beading. The necklaces are striking and unique, just like she is.

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Monday, November 9th, 2009

She’s always there in a pinch, with a box of tissues or a bottle of wine, or both, ready to listen when you need her. With the holidays fast approaching, we thought you might like a few ideas for your best gal pal.

For the girl who is happiest during happy hour, we have stocked a nice assortment of  fun wine glasses from Lolita. They are all hand painted and each glass is nicely packaged in a coordinating box.  Our favorite is the “5 O’clock Somewhere” glass, not that your pal needs to be reminded!

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If your girlfriend is truly a southern sweetie, our monogrammed plates might just be the perfect gift.  Traditional, but not stuffy, each plate is boldly scripted with a single initial on refined porcelain.  Whether she uses them to collect her favorite baubles  or to catch her favorite scented soaps, the sweet dish will remind her that you think she’s a classic.

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For the fashionista friend, a stylish pair of earrings might do the trick.  Long time Swankster favorite vendor, By Boe has some fab styles that never fail to please.  We love the waterfall earrings, available in silver or gold and in both longer and shorter lengths, for that little touch of something sexy.

waterfall-hoopFor that friend who seems to have it all, the newest lipgloss, the sleekest cell phone, the keys to a hot little car, why not treat her to something she can stash it all in?  Our clutches from Big Buddha are small on price but huge on style.

buddha-clutchOf course, we have loads more great stuff in the store, so be sure to stop in and see us!  And stay tuned for more ideas!  Next up, goodies for your grandmother…

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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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Do you recycle?  I certainly do.  To save a few bucks, I am wearing my entire wardrobe from last fall and winter.   This year, I would much rather throw on a new accessory and save my bucks for the big stuff.  Our jewelry cabinets are stocked full of fun new goodies to get you gorgeous while still keeping an eye on your budget.

And what do I plan to do with all the money I’m saving?  I am going to invest it, of course.  On a fabulous new handbag!

Speaking of fun ways to save and spend, don’t forget our special Toykomilk girls night out sale event.

This Thursday, November 5th from 6 - 9:30 PM.

Stop in for nibbles, tunes, freebies including mini-mani’s and potions, and the entire store will be 20% off!

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