Glam Gal - Delaware

07/16/10

Greenville’s Newest Treasure

When was the last time you got invited to an event where you get to custom-design your own ballet flats?

Be your own designer? Oh yeah, I’m there!

The Pink Turtle is a chic gift shop and even though it only opened a few weeks ago, the shop is certainly not “slow” in starting fast out of the gate by hosting unique events!

Thanks to owners Christine Kendle and Carey Pauley you can now be in charge of creating your own ballet flats from designer Eliza B. (All handmade in the U.S.)

Taking over the former L Boutique location in Greenville Center, these gals have transformed and filled their new boutique with...

Posted at 02:00 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/30/10

A Passion That’s Contagious...Shopping Off-Price Stores

What is one of the signs of a true fashionista?

You know how to hit the off-price shopping stores (e.g. Marshalls, T.J.Maxx) where you can get some great designer merchandise for a lot less than the department stores.

Of course, they won’t always have the sizes and selection of a big department store, and that means you have to be disciplined, patient and have a keen sense of what you need and never be swayed by the price. OK, never is a strong word, but you get the picture.

So what is a professional shopper’s secret to not getting overwhelmed and then coming home with things that end up just hanging in your closet with the tags still on them? That is go with a plan! Know what you need and bring a list. Try not to get off course and you will be well...

Posted at 10:21 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/07/10

Confused About Spring Shoes?

You think this would be obvious, but for some reason it never dawned on me, why my shoe closet seemed to be bursting to the seams!

I did the math and it seems I only have to buy five pair of shoes a year (yeah, right) and in 10 short years I could have over 50 pairs in my closet! (Now that’s an eye-popping statistic!)

As much as I love a sale, I think that if you invest in a great pair of stylish shoes, you will be happier in the long run. You will have invested in a well-made shoe that should be comfortable and long lasting.

If you haven’t heard of the new ViVi G Shoes (just over the Delaware border along U.S. 202) you gotta check it out!

This new boutique has the goods! I was just chatting with owner Sherri Guggenheim the other day and she filled...

Posted at 05:10 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

01/22/10

Daring to be Different

Thank goodness someone around here doesn’t mind going out on a fashion limb.

Even if you might think that typical teenage fashion has a tendency to have the “yawn” factor, think Uggs and Abercrombie, there is hope for our young people if we can just get them to check out what Miss Melanie Kasey has to say.

Melanie is a student at A.I. duPont High School in Greenville and in her spare time she writes a fashion blog called D2BDMelrose (translation: dare to be different).

Here she has plenty of photos of...

Posted at 03:16 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

01/13/10

You Can Never Have Too Many Purses

Grab your girlfriends, shake off the cold and get to the stores, ladies! I’m talkin’ there are some good deals out there to be had while they last!

One thing is for sure—most women get stars in their eyes when they see a sale sign.

I was at Morgan’s on Delaware Avenue in Wilmington this week and I felt like I had seen the Milky Way with all the great deals that were there to be found!

First, they have a great selection of nice oversized handbags, each for under $100. Owner Martha Morgan showed me all the fun colors and styles that are ready to be snatched up. If you have not updated your handbag lately, get on in...

Posted at 10:51 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

01/06/10

Crocheting is Not Just For Grandma Anymore!

Don’t you just love all the handmade hats that are so popular these days? You only have to walk into Lucky Jeans or Urban Outfitters to see a colorful array of knitted and crocheted goods.

The cool thing is that today’s youth is not only wearing these items, but they are taking up crocheting and knitting as a hobby and have created a cottage industry that is bursting with fresh ideas and designs.

I recently ran into sisters Amy and Angela Twerdok, who have taken Granny’s pastime of choice and are tweaking it to look modern and youthful.

Posted at 09:53 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

11/09/09

Chunkin Fashion Flyin' High

One great thing about living in Delaware is that we are so central to so many cultural events. That leaves the Glam Gal plenty of opportunities to dress creatively, classically and, at times, casually festive.

To give you an example, just this week I manage to go to Philly to see the ballet, check out the Wilmington Art Loop and then drive down south to attend my first World Championship Punkin Chunkin event.

Dressing for a matinee in Philly was a no-brainer. I went for a pair of wool black pants that I tucked into my knee-high boots and added a black turtleneck with a ¾-sleeve, cropped wool, plaid jacket. For the art loop, I went a little trendier and got out my new military jacket, paired it with my black turtleneck...

Posted at 11:04 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

10/16/09

A New Chic Boutique

It is hard to find a shoe store that I don't like, but the new Ashley Austin Boutique in Kennett Square has taken my fetish to a new level. Ashley Palandrani has just unveiled her lifelong dream: her own luxury shoe and accessories boutique and it's a doozy.

Ashley Austin is a little jewel of a shop that is nestled on State Street in Kennett Square next to the infamous Tallulah's Table. Ashley may be the new kid on the block in Kennett Square, but she has certainly been around fashion in the Delaware Valley for many years.

Formerly a manager of the chic boutique Ellie, Ashley's background is primarily with Anthropology as a buyer. So what does that mean? It means that she has impeccable taste. Not only is the boutique, with its funky shelving and dark wood...

Posted at 09:12 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

10/08/09

Who is the Best-Dressed in Delaware and NYC?

Bryan Abrams, Wilmington’s always-dapper ticket guru, has been consistent with his reputation around town as one very stylish guy. But now, he is proving to the world that Delaware has fashion to offer!

While attending Fashion’s Night Out in New York during Fashion Week, Bryan ended up as the main event! Dressed head to toe in vintage Versace, Bryan was brilliant with his electric pink jacket and his equally bright smile. He was spotted and photographed by an international blogger.

The next day he appeared on modaCYCLE International’s fashion blog, which named him “arguably the best dressed man out on the town for New York’s Fashion’s Night Out.” (Oh, we are SO...

Posted at 12:43 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

09/30/09

The Unspoken Truth about Finding Your Ideal Image

There are certain things in the fashion world that are just NOT talked about and it’s too bad, because they should be. I’m going out on a limb here, so stay with me…I’m going to bring up the topic of unwanted hair.

You know it can be a devastating problem for many women and even men.

What if you had such severe arm hair that you never wanted to show them off? What if you were a runner and had such bad chafing that it was really uncomfortable to work out? Or how about just the little things in life, like wanting to get up to go to 6 a.m. yoga and not wanting to worry about how your underarms look?

The bottom line (or bikini line)…is that good grooming is the start of great style and can...

Posted at 12:42 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

	07/16/10 Greenville’s Newest Treasure When was the last time you got invited to an event where you get to custom-design your own ballet flats? Be your own designer? Oh yeah, I’m there! The Pink Turtle is a chic gift shop and even though it only opened a few weeks ago, the shop is certainly not “slow” in starting fast out of the gate by hosting unique events! Thanks to owners Christine Kendle and Carey Pauley you can now be in charge of creating your own ballet flats from designer Eliza B. (All handmade in the U.S.) Taking over the former L Boutique location in Greenville Center, these gals have transformed and filled their new boutique with... Posted at 02:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/30/10 A Passion That’s Contagious...Shopping Off-Price Stores What is one of the signs of a true fashionista? You know how to hit the off-price shopping stores (e.g. Marshalls, T.J.Maxx) where you can get some great designer merchandise for a lot less than the department stores. Of course, they won’t always have the sizes and selection of a big department store, and that means you have to be disciplined, patient and have a keen sense of what you need and never be swayed by the price. OK, never is a strong word, but you get the picture. So what is a professional shopper’s secret to not getting overwhelmed and then coming home with things that end up just hanging in your closet with the tags still on them? That is go with a plan! Know what you need and bring a list. Try not to get off course and you will be well... Posted at 10:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/07/10 Confused About Spring Shoes? You think this would be obvious, but for some reason it never dawned on me, why my shoe closet seemed to be bursting to the seams! I did the math and it seems I only have to buy five pair of shoes a year (yeah, right) and in 10 short years I could have over 50 pairs in my closet! (Now that’s an eye-popping statistic!) As much as I love a sale, I think that if you invest in a great pair of stylish shoes, you will be happier in the long run. You will have invested in a well-made shoe that should be comfortable and long lasting. If you haven’t heard of the new ViVi G Shoes (just over the Delaware border along U.S. 202) you gotta check it out! This new boutique has the goods! I was just chatting with owner Sherri Guggenheim the other day and she filled... Posted at 05:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	01/22/10 Daring to be Different Thank goodness someone around here doesn’t mind going out on a fashion limb. Even if you might think that typical teenage fashion has a tendency to have the “yawn” factor, think Uggs and Abercrombie, there is hope for our young people if we can just get them to check out what Miss Melanie Kasey has to say. Melanie is a student at A.I. duPont High School in Greenville and in her spare time she writes a fashion blog called D2BDMelrose (translation: dare to be different). Here she has plenty of photos of... Posted at 03:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	01/13/10 You Can Never Have Too Many Purses Grab your girlfriends, shake off the cold and get to the stores, ladies! I’m talkin’ there are some good deals out there to be had while they last! One thing is for sure—most women get stars in their eyes when they see a sale sign. I was at Morgan’s on Delaware Avenue in Wilmington this week and I felt like I had seen the Milky Way with all the great deals that were there to be found! First, they have a great selection of nice oversized handbags, each for under $100. Owner Martha Morgan showed me all the fun colors and styles that are ready to be snatched up. If you have not updated your handbag lately, get on in... Posted at 10:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	01/06/10 Crocheting is Not Just For Grandma Anymore! Don’t you just love all the handmade hats that are so popular these days? You only have to walk into Lucky Jeans or Urban Outfitters to see a colorful array of knitted and crocheted goods. The cool thing is that today’s youth is not only wearing these items, but they are taking up crocheting and knitting as a hobby and have created a cottage industry that is bursting with fresh ideas and designs. I recently ran into sisters Amy and Angela Twerdok, who have taken Granny’s pastime of choice and are tweaking it to look modern and youthful. Posted at 09:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	11/09/09 Chunkin Fashion Flyin' High One great thing about living in Delaware is that we are so central to so many cultural events. That leaves the Glam Gal plenty of opportunities to dress creatively, classically and, at times, casually festive. To give you an example, just this week I manage to go to Philly to see the ballet, check out the Wilmington Art Loop and then drive down south to attend my first World Championship Punkin Chunkin event. Dressing for a matinee in Philly was a no-brainer. I went for a pair of wool black pants that I tucked into my knee-high boots and added a black turtleneck with a ¾-sleeve, cropped wool, plaid jacket. For the art loop, I went a little trendier and got out my new military jacket, paired it with my black turtleneck... Posted at 11:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	10/16/09 A New Chic Boutique It is hard to find a shoe store that I don't like, but the new Ashley Austin Boutique in Kennett Square has taken my fetish to a new level. Ashley Palandrani has just unveiled her lifelong dream: her own luxury shoe and accessories boutique and it's a doozy. Ashley Austin is a little jewel of a shop that is nestled on State Street in Kennett Square next to the infamous Tallulah's Table. Ashley may be the new kid on the block in Kennett Square, but she has certainly been around fashion in the Delaware Valley for many years. Formerly a manager of the chic boutique Ellie, Ashley's background is primarily with Anthropology as a buyer. So what does that mean? It means that she has impeccable taste. Not only is the boutique, with its funky shelving and dark wood... Posted at 09:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	10/08/09 Who is the Best-Dressed in Delaware and NYC? Bryan Abrams, Wilmington’s always-dapper ticket guru, has been consistent with his reputation around town as one very stylish guy. But now, he is proving to the world that Delaware has fashion to offer! While attending Fashion’s Night Out in New York during Fashion Week, Bryan ended up as the main event! Dressed head to toe in vintage Versace, Bryan was brilliant with his electric pink jacket and his equally bright smile. He was spotted and photographed by an international blogger. The next day he appeared on modaCYCLE International’s fashion blog, which named him “arguably the best dressed man out on the town for New York’s Fashion’s Night Out.” (Oh, we are SO... Posted at 12:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	09/30/09 The Unspoken Truth about Finding Your Ideal Image There are certain things in the fashion world that are just NOT talked about and it’s too bad, because they should be. I’m going out on a limb here, so stay with me…I’m going to bring up the topic of unwanted hair. You know it can be a devastating problem for many women and even men. What if you had such severe arm hair that you never wanted to show them off? What if you were a runner and had such bad chafing that it was really uncomfortable to work out? Or how about just the little things in life, like wanting to get up to go to 6 a.m. yoga and not wanting to worry about how your underarms look? The bottom line (or bikini line)…is that good grooming is the start of great style and can... Posted at 12:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0

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