Although we have had many compliments on our web design, we had decided it is time to update everything. In the next month or so, check back to our website to see the new revamped look! Our blog will soon be enhanced and will be located under the "Newsletter" portion of our website. I will be able to add pictures and I will be blogging a lot more frequently. We will also have a more modern homepage that we are just so excited for!
We are also entering into the Holiday season which is my favorite time of the year. But with all the festivities, comes lots of events and a busy schedule. If you need any help this holiday season with what to wear, look no further. BJ Wilson & Company is amazing at picking out holiday attire and clothes that fit you and what you are going to be doing to this season. So if you find yourself in need of something fabulous and a shortage of time to get it, please give us a call as we would love to help you out! 817 763 5081
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Sweaters
Everyone in the fashion industry knows that this season, especially as the weather get colder now that we are in November, it is all about sweaters and boots. It is the ideal outfit for everyone to throw on regardless of what they have going on that day.
For our working professionals, dress pants look great back with a more fitted sweater like a cardigan or turtleneck. Add some wedge shoe boots under your dress pant and you are now rocking the sweater and boot trend.
For the more casual customer, skinny jeans or leggings look amazing paired back with a over sized slouchy sweater and tall knee-high boots. This look is not only fashion forward but so comfortable and can work with almost all climates. For warmer weather, wear a lighter weight or large knitted sweater with a tank underneath. For cooler weather a thicker wool-blend legging back with a heavier long sleeve sweater will keep you warm and cozy. Plus you can still throw a coat over it! If it is raining this look looks just as good with cute rain boots and now you are trendy and functional. Long sweaters can even act as a dress and opaque hose or tights can be worm as another leg covering option.
With a handful of sweaters and couple different skinnier legged pant options, you will be set for the fall and winter seasons! Enjoy the trend while it lasts, I don't remember a time when dressing so cute was so darn comfortable!
For our working professionals, dress pants look great back with a more fitted sweater like a cardigan or turtleneck. Add some wedge shoe boots under your dress pant and you are now rocking the sweater and boot trend.
For the more casual customer, skinny jeans or leggings look amazing paired back with a over sized slouchy sweater and tall knee-high boots. This look is not only fashion forward but so comfortable and can work with almost all climates. For warmer weather, wear a lighter weight or large knitted sweater with a tank underneath. For cooler weather a thicker wool-blend legging back with a heavier long sleeve sweater will keep you warm and cozy. Plus you can still throw a coat over it! If it is raining this look looks just as good with cute rain boots and now you are trendy and functional. Long sweaters can even act as a dress and opaque hose or tights can be worm as another leg covering option.
With a handful of sweaters and couple different skinnier legged pant options, you will be set for the fall and winter seasons! Enjoy the trend while it lasts, I don't remember a time when dressing so cute was so darn comfortable!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Designers & Companies you need to know about
Here are a list of some of our favorite designers in the recent months who seem to be right on target with all the top trends.
1. Tory Burch
Tory Burch was founded in 2004 with ready-to-wear, handbags, jewelry, and shoes after one of the co-founders, Tory Burch. This line has impressed us over the past few years and in 2010, they can't do any wrong in our eyes. The price point is competitive and the quality is outstanding. After the popularity of the 2006 signature ballet flat, their popularity has grown and the collections are amazing. The clothes are wearable and fashion forward from leather dresses to the most amazing totes, and seem to fit everyone so well.
4. Michael Kors
Michael Kors is like the new Ralph Lauren. He has a style of elegance and sophistication that appeals to all audiences. His shoes and handbags are just as amazing as his clothing line. His popularity on Project Runway has only made him more well-know and admirable. He is a household name now and his collections back it all up. Michael was bound be a fashion star after getting into the industry at 19 and starting his own line in 1981. It started as strictly clothing, but has since expanded to accessories, shoes, handbags, menswear, fragrance, and more. Even after all these years, his ideals of creating chic American sportswear have never been questioned.
5. Elie Tahari
Elie Tahari is a great line of sophistication and simplicity. We are constantly purchasing Elie Tahari pieces for our more professional clients or to obtain the basics for everyone. There is no better fitting black pant than that of Elie Tahari in addition to the femininity of his delicate blouses. The clothing line also runs small so it is great for our smaller clients. Elie, an orphan from Israel, moved to New York in the 70's and began making clothes in 1973. In 2003 the official Elie Tahari collection was launched and since then all of his collections have remained timeless while keeping up with current trends.
Timeless
1. Tory Burch
Tory Burch was founded in 2004 with ready-to-wear, handbags, jewelry, and shoes after one of the co-founders, Tory Burch. This line has impressed us over the past few years and in 2010, they can't do any wrong in our eyes. The price point is competitive and the quality is outstanding. After the popularity of the 2006 signature ballet flat, their popularity has grown and the collections are amazing. The clothes are wearable and fashion forward from leather dresses to the most amazing totes, and seem to fit everyone so well.
2. Hunter
Hunter started out as a Scottish company focused on the British clientele, offering functional waterproof footwear for the rainy and overcast weather. They have recently embraced the current times and have tried, successfully, to update their look and target mass markets around the world. This year, the basic rain boot as taken a twist by adding wedges, heels, and fashionable details that make a rain boot an "in" look for the fall and winter season. There are different texture and color options available that help go with anything in your wardrobe. Instead of bring a pair of rain boots to change in to, Hunter rain boots can be worn all day long and still keep your fashionable edge.
3. Alice + Olivia
Alice + Olivia was launched by Stacey Bendet in 2002 as a line of pants. The co-founder of Theory realized her potential and joined the team and developed it into a full collection. The items from Alice + Olivia are funky and eclectic in design but not over-the-top. They are quirky and a bit younger looking fashions that appeal the many ages. The bright colors and prints make for a wonderful spring and summer line. We worked with a lot of A + O pieces this past spring and summer and I know we will again next year.
Michael Kors is like the new Ralph Lauren. He has a style of elegance and sophistication that appeals to all audiences. His shoes and handbags are just as amazing as his clothing line. His popularity on Project Runway has only made him more well-know and admirable. He is a household name now and his collections back it all up. Michael was bound be a fashion star after getting into the industry at 19 and starting his own line in 1981. It started as strictly clothing, but has since expanded to accessories, shoes, handbags, menswear, fragrance, and more. Even after all these years, his ideals of creating chic American sportswear have never been questioned.
5. Elie Tahari
Elie Tahari is a great line of sophistication and simplicity. We are constantly purchasing Elie Tahari pieces for our more professional clients or to obtain the basics for everyone. There is no better fitting black pant than that of Elie Tahari in addition to the femininity of his delicate blouses. The clothing line also runs small so it is great for our smaller clients. Elie, an orphan from Israel, moved to New York in the 70's and began making clothes in 1973. In 2003 the official Elie Tahari collection was launched and since then all of his collections have remained timeless while keeping up with current trends.
Timeless
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Colors of Fall
OLIVE GREEN-- This is the single most important color of the military inspiration which you are seeing in stores and on the red carpet. It looks great in a suede or try to find a suede jacket or boot. Also try finding something with olive green in a chunky knit sweater or fun textured scarf. This shade of green also looks great in nylon handbag for that military look.
RED-- This color is hard to not find right now everywhere on the sales floor and can be worn in almost every shade from a deep wine color to a orangier cherry red. It adds great contrast to an otherwise solid outfit so try pairing it will and all grey, charcoal or black look and watch the red really pop with either a red handbag, shoe, or accessory.
GREY-- This is another color that you can find in any shade from a light dove color to a deep charcoal but this basic looks best when worn top to bottom. Nothing looks better than this monochromatic color scheme from head to toe. Add studs or crystals to add some flair to the outfit. Make sure you have a fantastic grey shoe to pair back with your basics.
METALLICS-- Both gold, silver, brass, bronze, and rose gold are featured this season. Accessories are the easiest way to add these color to your look with shoes, jewelry, and handbags but don't be afraid to add these colors into your clothing as well. We have been wearing golds with neutrals and silvers with greys but this season look ultra modern when you mix silver with neutrals and gold with black.
TAUPE-- Neutrals have been popular and they still are. Any shades from sand to champagne, but this seasons newest neutral shade it taupe. This neutral has a bit more grey in it than the others and because it is so new, you will look so current wearing it. Add this color with a great pair of twill pants or fur piece like a vest, jacket, or wrap.
RED-- This color is hard to not find right now everywhere on the sales floor and can be worn in almost every shade from a deep wine color to a orangier cherry red. It adds great contrast to an otherwise solid outfit so try pairing it will and all grey, charcoal or black look and watch the red really pop with either a red handbag, shoe, or accessory.
GREY-- This is another color that you can find in any shade from a light dove color to a deep charcoal but this basic looks best when worn top to bottom. Nothing looks better than this monochromatic color scheme from head to toe. Add studs or crystals to add some flair to the outfit. Make sure you have a fantastic grey shoe to pair back with your basics.
METALLICS-- Both gold, silver, brass, bronze, and rose gold are featured this season. Accessories are the easiest way to add these color to your look with shoes, jewelry, and handbags but don't be afraid to add these colors into your clothing as well. We have been wearing golds with neutrals and silvers with greys but this season look ultra modern when you mix silver with neutrals and gold with black.
TAUPE-- Neutrals have been popular and they still are. Any shades from sand to champagne, but this seasons newest neutral shade it taupe. This neutral has a bit more grey in it than the others and because it is so new, you will look so current wearing it. Add this color with a great pair of twill pants or fur piece like a vest, jacket, or wrap.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Sunscreen Tips
Now that it is AUGUST, it is hot, hot, hot. In Texas we have been having consecutive days over 100 degrees! With that head index it is so important to stay hydrated and protect your skin. I have 5 great tips and ideas when it comes to choosing sunscreen that is perfect for you and your skin.
Some antioxidants such as vitamin E can help block the sun rays. It is naturally secreted by the body to protect skin. Try Neutrogena's Helioplex360 series which has vitamin E as one of its key ingredients.
Sand often sticks to sunscreen and when you try to wipe off the sand or granules that may have clung to you, you end up wiping off all your sunscreen. They key is baby powder. Bring a small bag of baby powder with you when you go to the beach to help get all that sticky sand off in order to not re-apply sunscreen all the time.
Try a tinted sunscreen to help avoid looking extra pale after applying the more common white lotions.
Sunscreens with DNA repair enzymes are great if you are worried about the signs of aging. Many vi sable signs of aging are from sun damage which is essentially DNA damage. The enzymes in sunscreen such as Olay Professional Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal, help supplement one's own supply.
Do your eyes ever burn from sunscreen getting in them? If so, try using extra sensitive sunscreen around your eyes or all over your face. Another trick is to use lip balm with spf around the eye area as it is more likely to stay put.
No matter which sunscreen you use, avoid tanning beds. Tanning beds emit pure UVA rays which have been found to be as or more carcinogenic for melanoma than the UVB rays. (both emitted from the sun) Although most sunscreens now protect against UVA, the damage from pure UVA rays can be way more harmful.
Some antioxidants such as vitamin E can help block the sun rays. It is naturally secreted by the body to protect skin. Try Neutrogena's Helioplex360 series which has vitamin E as one of its key ingredients.
Sand often sticks to sunscreen and when you try to wipe off the sand or granules that may have clung to you, you end up wiping off all your sunscreen. They key is baby powder. Bring a small bag of baby powder with you when you go to the beach to help get all that sticky sand off in order to not re-apply sunscreen all the time.
Try a tinted sunscreen to help avoid looking extra pale after applying the more common white lotions.
Sunscreens with DNA repair enzymes are great if you are worried about the signs of aging. Many vi sable signs of aging are from sun damage which is essentially DNA damage. The enzymes in sunscreen such as Olay Professional Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal, help supplement one's own supply.
Do your eyes ever burn from sunscreen getting in them? If so, try using extra sensitive sunscreen around your eyes or all over your face. Another trick is to use lip balm with spf around the eye area as it is more likely to stay put.
No matter which sunscreen you use, avoid tanning beds. Tanning beds emit pure UVA rays which have been found to be as or more carcinogenic for melanoma than the UVB rays. (both emitted from the sun) Although most sunscreens now protect against UVA, the damage from pure UVA rays can be way more harmful.
Friday, July 9, 2010
This Summer, Avoid Wearing This To Work...
As the weather continues to heat up, it is very easy to get caught up in a more relaxed and casual lifestyle. For most of us though, there is still a work dress code we need to follow to continue to project a professional image. There are some key items to avoid during work hours...
Sunglasses-- Once you walk in the building, sunglasses need to be removed and put away. They should not be worn indoors around the office nor should they be placed on the top of your head to be forgotten about for the day.
Tank Tops-- These sleeveless tops reveal way too much skin for the office. Some workplaces will allow sleeveless but do not push the boundaries with the thinner strap alternatives. Save these summery tops for the weekends.
Screen T-shirts-- Nice t-shirts can be great for work especially during the summer when you want a cool cotton against your skin but when you throw writing on it, regardless of what it says, it becomes inappropriate for work. Stick with prints or solids and leave the screen t's for home.
Strappy Sandals-- I hope most of you do not dare wear flip flops to work but there is a fine line on what sandals are good for work and which ones are not. Make sure the sandal has a back. You should never wear shoes that flop on your foot. Also avoid really strappy, barely-there kind of sandals and opt for something that covers more.
Sunglasses-- Once you walk in the building, sunglasses need to be removed and put away. They should not be worn indoors around the office nor should they be placed on the top of your head to be forgotten about for the day.
Tank Tops-- These sleeveless tops reveal way too much skin for the office. Some workplaces will allow sleeveless but do not push the boundaries with the thinner strap alternatives. Save these summery tops for the weekends.
Screen T-shirts-- Nice t-shirts can be great for work especially during the summer when you want a cool cotton against your skin but when you throw writing on it, regardless of what it says, it becomes inappropriate for work. Stick with prints or solids and leave the screen t's for home.
Strappy Sandals-- I hope most of you do not dare wear flip flops to work but there is a fine line on what sandals are good for work and which ones are not. Make sure the sandal has a back. You should never wear shoes that flop on your foot. Also avoid really strappy, barely-there kind of sandals and opt for something that covers more.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Bathing Suits for Certain Body Types
Here are some basic bathing suit tips to finding the perfect suit for you specific body type along with examples of bathing suits you should be looking for. We included some of our favorite picks for bathing suits of summer 2010. Enjoy!
If you are petite-- With an all-over smaller frame you can wear an all-over smaller bathing suit. Tops with pleats and rouching can make your bust appear larger and strings or thinner straps on the bottom will help give the illusion of curves while flaunting your small bone structure. Also try bathing suits with bright colors and bold prints to help your smaller features look larger and stand out.
Best bathing suit for you-- Vix Cruise Collection; Rachel; www.vixswimwear.com
If you are vuluptious-- Wearing a dark solid color with give an all-over slimming effect. Thicker straps on top are better for support and won't dig into your skin. A low v neckline adds a vertical line whick will make you appear thinner and at the same time, show off your beautiful cleavage.
Best bathing suit for you-- Everything But Water; La Blanca; www.everythingbutwater.com
If you are apple shapped (carry your weight in the middle)-- One peice bathing suits will work best to cover your stomach. Use patterns and printed fabrics to mask extra weight in your middle and bring attention to your top and bottom with a low cut top and high cut bottom.
Best bathing suit for you-- Jantzen; Infinite Geo; www.jantzen.com
If you are pear shapped (larger on bottom)-- Two-peices bathing suits are usually best to show off your smaller middle and upper body. The key here is moderation. You do not want to wear a bottom with too little fabric like a string bikini which will just make you look bigger, but you also don't want to add extra weight with ruffles and too much skirting. If you opt for a skirted bottom to hide flaws, you will need pair that back with a top that is a bit heavier as in no little string bikini tops becasue you will look unbalanced. A thicker strap bottom with a push up bra top is ideal. Also, avoid printed bottoms which bring attention and mass to that area, but welcome ruffles and embelishments to the top which will help balance you out.
Best bathing suit for you-- J.Crew; Ruffle Underwire Top & Bikini Bottom; www.jcrew.com
If you are boyish/athletic/banana shapped (straight up and down)-- Bathing suits that give you shape and curve are best. Something with feminine details and/or prints and patterns will help add to this illusion. Monokini are great options for you as many other body types can not wear them. Anything with cut outs or angles that add shape to your body will help.
Best bathing suit for you-- Victoria's Secret; Beach Sexy; Tiger Print Monokini; www.victoriassecret.com
If you are petite-- With an all-over smaller frame you can wear an all-over smaller bathing suit. Tops with pleats and rouching can make your bust appear larger and strings or thinner straps on the bottom will help give the illusion of curves while flaunting your small bone structure. Also try bathing suits with bright colors and bold prints to help your smaller features look larger and stand out.
Best bathing suit for you-- Vix Cruise Collection; Rachel; www.vixswimwear.com
If you are vuluptious-- Wearing a dark solid color with give an all-over slimming effect. Thicker straps on top are better for support and won't dig into your skin. A low v neckline adds a vertical line whick will make you appear thinner and at the same time, show off your beautiful cleavage.
Best bathing suit for you-- Everything But Water; La Blanca; www.everythingbutwater.com
If you are apple shapped (carry your weight in the middle)-- One peice bathing suits will work best to cover your stomach. Use patterns and printed fabrics to mask extra weight in your middle and bring attention to your top and bottom with a low cut top and high cut bottom.
Best bathing suit for you-- Jantzen; Infinite Geo; www.jantzen.com
If you are pear shapped (larger on bottom)-- Two-peices bathing suits are usually best to show off your smaller middle and upper body. The key here is moderation. You do not want to wear a bottom with too little fabric like a string bikini which will just make you look bigger, but you also don't want to add extra weight with ruffles and too much skirting. If you opt for a skirted bottom to hide flaws, you will need pair that back with a top that is a bit heavier as in no little string bikini tops becasue you will look unbalanced. A thicker strap bottom with a push up bra top is ideal. Also, avoid printed bottoms which bring attention and mass to that area, but welcome ruffles and embelishments to the top which will help balance you out.
Best bathing suit for you-- J.Crew; Ruffle Underwire Top & Bikini Bottom; www.jcrew.com
If you are boyish/athletic/banana shapped (straight up and down)-- Bathing suits that give you shape and curve are best. Something with feminine details and/or prints and patterns will help add to this illusion. Monokini are great options for you as many other body types can not wear them. Anything with cut outs or angles that add shape to your body will help.
Best bathing suit for you-- Victoria's Secret; Beach Sexy; Tiger Print Monokini; www.victoriassecret.com
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