 | Stephanie Macera
is president and owner of Fashion Cents Consignment Boutique. Stephanie began her business with her sister and grandmother in 1999. She has 15 years experience working in the retail and service industry, formerly with Cessna Aircraft and Havertys Furniture Company. Fashion Cents consigns with individuals, retailers, wholesalers and artists in Wichita and the surrounding area. After the consignment period, unsold merchandise is given to area donation centers such as The Treasure Chest, YWCA Women's Shelter, Operation Holiday and the Children's Home in the consignors name. Stephanie can be reached at (316) 722-8360. |
Clothing, Shoes & Apparel
2003-11-01 14:34:00
Dressing for the holidays
: How can I convert my "work day attire" to "evening holiday party" attire?
ANSWER: Combining business and evening attire is a great way to stretch your wardrobe and your dollar during the holidays. It also cuts down on rushing to change outfits after work! Christmas is associated with vibrant red, green, gold, rich purple and royal blue. Textures are everywhere! Beautifully wrapped boxes draped with bows and trims are bombarding us and we can't help but wonder...what's inside? Think of yourself as a gift, a plain box at first, but add the right trimming and Voila! By selecting a few glittering, eye-catching accessories, you can make any outfit festive. Take the little black dress, we all have one and because it looks great, we always reach for it in a pinch. This simple basic can be "glammed up" with a gold lame shawl, a small sequined purse and a vintage rhinestone broche. Patent leather heels are hot this season. The basic black suit can be punched up by embellishing the blazer with a long crocheted, silver or gold tasseled scarf and bright red sateen blouse and trade in the plain Jane pumps for a rich suede or beaded heel. A red business skirt can be enlivened by wearing a fitted black turtleneck woven with silvery threads. Wear these with black opaque tights, knee high leather heeled boots and simple but large silver jewelry for a tailored look. The red blazer can be used for a separate outfit by pairing it with black leather, ultra suede or velour trousers a white blouse and patent leather heels. Choosing accessories rich in texture, color and embellishments and adding them to the basic reds, blacks and whites already in your wardrobe brings an old stand-by new life.
