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Selling Vintage Costume Jewelry?
Asked by A.D. from Elmira
on August 23, 2011
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Kind of an odd question. My grandmother passed away several years ago and the family has taken everything that means something special to them from her home. We are ...
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- Absolutely! YES! HAVE IT APPRAISED! Of cpurse it depends on the condition just like anything else but some of the high quality stuff is extremely well made and cleans ...
- I love vintage costume jewelry, I buy it and sell it as well. There is a huge market for it, especially broken pieces because many jewelry designers such as myself wil...
- I know some stuff can be VERY valuable, like those chunky plasticy bracelets, I forget the name for them. Worth the research!
Age Appropriate Princess Costumes
Asked by L.A. from New York
on August 24, 2011
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Ladies -
By way of follow up to my last question, where does one find an age appropriate princess costume? Hubs will be a knight, baby a dragon, and I've decided o...
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- This is our favority costume place- we get our son's cosutme through them every year. Really good quality! http://www.buycostumes.com/Sleeping-Beauty-Aurora-Pres...
- I googled it after reading your question and WOW what are they thinking??? Lolita princesses coming out in almost full glory! OH MY! I was thinking about patterns i...
- I'm a party princess, and i have to wear a very modest gown! I went and got an old prom dress from a thrift store, they are more ballgown type. You can get gorgeous ti...
Updating Wardrobe...I Always Feel like I Have Nothing to Wear!
Asked by K.K. from Washington DC
on October 11, 2011
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Hi Moms!
I always feel like I have nothing to wear. Any suggestions? I'm kind of getting tired of the same old stuff; solids and all. Can anyone give me advice plea...
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- Read a few fashion blogs, they give me tons of ideas. A few of my favs, they love Loft too: http://laviepetite.blogspot.com http://www.thedaybookblog.com http://w...
- I love adding funky jewelry to my outfits. It gives it a whole new look. The best place for a bargain is Burlington Coat Factory around here. Around this time of yea...
- Get a few classic cut "neutral" color pants--grey, navy, black, or brown, then save the fun colors & styles for the tops. And, I've gotta say, the one item that I c...
Stella and Dot
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on January 13, 2012
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What are you opinions on the jewerly line? An aquaitance invited me to a party at her house. Wondered how this rated in comparison to Silpada. I do like Silpada but it...
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- Hi, I love the items simple affordable pieces. You should go, I just the 3 layer vintage ring $49 that I get so many complements on. I also heve they multi layer long ...
- I love Stella and Dot jewelry. I went to a party this year a bought a few items and they are well made and beautiful. I did not find them to be overly expensive. Enjoy
- Those kinds of parties are always fun, but maybe your circle of friends can find something a little more affordable or practical. I sell Mary Kay, and we do a lot of ...
Consignment Shops? Need Ideas for Making Dress-Up Trunk for Daughter!
Asked by E.K. from Chicago
on September 27, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I'm an early bird and one of the things I'm giving my daughter for Christmas is a dress up trunk. I already have a beautiful little trunk but now I need idea...
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- Suprisingly enough I found alot of dress up stuff at Dollar Tree. They have fairy wings, wands, tiarras/crowns,outfits, jewerly,etc. Other than that, garage sales are...
- Find some temporary Halloween stores, and the day after Halloween, go sweep the store. They'll have lots of fun stuff on sale like feather boas and fun hats and maybe...
- Thrift stores garage sales estate sales-- you may find cool costume jewelry there costume outlets/discount stores dollar tree-accessories, hair things etc. craigs...
Indiana Jones Birthday Party Decorating Ideas
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on July 11, 2011
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My soon to be 4 year old loves Indiana Jones. I want to decorate the house while he is sleeping for his birthday. The only decorations I saw that might work would be t...
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- Rubber snakes and fake spiders, ropes, tiki torches with orange construction paper flames, a chest/ trunk (cardboard box spray painted gold) full of costume jewelry an...
- jungle theme: leaves hanging from the lamps/etc. Leaves grouped in the corners, hanging from the ceiling. You can make these out of poster board or construction pap...
- Snakes Indiana Jones hat Whip (they sell kids' versions that are safe) Jungle things/foliage
Fashion Question... What to Wear (If Anything) on My Legs with a Cocktail Dress?
Asked by K.Y. from Chicago
on December 3, 2010
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I am at a loss of what to wear to my husband's work holiday party. We live in the Chicago area and it will be at famous resturaunt/lounge in the city. The dress is "dr...
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- Ooh, wear patterned black hose. There are some really great looking ones out there and they are really in style now!
- I recieved an invitation for my husband's Christmas party in Chicago and it said the same thing, "dressy". I have never heard that term used on an invitation to descr...
- I was told by someone that it is improper to show up without hose on. Hose would be my choice.
How to Dress for a Cocktail Party
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on September 25, 2008
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My husband and I are invited to a surprise 40th birthday cocktail party. I've never been to a party that is specifically called a "cocktail party" and not sure how to...
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- cocktail attire is usual a knee length dress for women. nothing too corporate-y, but dressy and nice. you could probably dress up one of your little black dresses with...
- J., I have been to cocktail parties and the thing that I have worn that you just can't go wrong in is that 'lil black dress.' Nothing too fancy yet it is elegant. Sim...
- I agree with the others, you can't go wrong with the little black dress. I would also check out stores like Target or Sears because they may have something dressy tha...
Help! I Have No Fashion Sense!
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on November 9, 2011
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I've always been kind of lazy about my "look". I usually just have on a plain top, jeans and flats. No makeup. No accessories. More and more, it's bugging me how c...
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- First off you have to be comfortable in what you have on - otherwise you will just look uncomfortable and that vibe will shine through! So - you say you typically hav...
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- Go to my website and check out CAbi! Give me a call if you want to discuss and possibly get you started by building a wardrobe slowly but surely! KimLeonetti.CAbionli...
Birthday Gift for Our Daughter Turning 1!
Asked by J.B. from Sioux Falls
on August 20, 2008
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My Daughter will be turning 1 on the 20th of October! Mom is having a hard time with it! But I am at a loss as to what to get her from Mommy & Daddy. Price is not a bi...
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- One of my daughter's favorite gifts from her first birthday was her dolly stroller, it was a great tool to help her learn to walk. My daughter is now 7 and still plays...
- When my son turned one in April he got one of those classic red wagons (radio flyer?). We didn't use it right away but do now and are so glad to have one! He also re...
- Hi J.-when my youngest turned one I found the bounce and spin zebra from fisher price. I happened to find it on clearance and was lucky to get it for $22 instead of t...
