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Aisle Style Special Occasion Dresses – Shopping Tips

It’s the holiday season and that means we like to expand our wardrobe for evening dresses, special occasion dresses, and maybe even prom dresses.  There’s so many options available for us and shopping in-store can be overwhelming!

15c314d8683a092c9c05679623cc8fd9.image.370x518Aisle Style is an online designer wedding dress retailer.  They have a variety of beautiful gowns to suit everyone’s needs from elegant, simple, bold, or contemporary.  The company also takes pride in providing dresses for all age groups.

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I would like share a few tips when dress shopping online:

  1. Know your exact measurements.
  2. Purchase a dress that’s flattering according to a piece in your wardrobe.
  3. Select a gown that will compliment your skin tone, eye and hair color.
  4. Consider the heel height of the shoe you will be wearing with the gown.
  5. Don’t forget about your shapewear or hosiery.
  6. Read the customer service guidelines prior to payment.

 

When visiting the site, customers have the option of selecting a silhouette, hemline, and neckline based on their individual choice.  It’s an easy process and your purchase will arrive within the selected shipping guidelines.  Lastly, customers can specify a carrier of their choice.

Visit Aisle Style for your holiday, cocktail, and prom wardrobe needs!

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Simon Centers – Black Friday Hours and Specials

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Black Friday Weekend is right around the corner, and Arlington, Baltimore and D.C.-area Simon centers are preparing with special holiday hours, festive events, cheerful giveaways and more!

Shoppers can enjoy the below Black Friday specials at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Hagerstown Premium Outlets, Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, St. Charles Towne Center and Queenstown Premium Outlets:

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

1100 S Hayes St. / 703-415-2401 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Jennifer Walker, 678.938.3667

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            9 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

First 100 shoppers who check in at Guest Services on Friday, November 27 will receive a Holiday Shopping Survival Kit with water, mints, snacks and special store promotions.

Hagerstown Premium Outlets

495 Premium Outlets Boulevard / 301-790-0300 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Austin Northenor, 404.242.2267

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                12 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

VIP shoppers will receive an exclusive sneak-peek of special holiday promotions. Register by visitingwww.premiumoutlets.com/vip. 

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets

241 Fort Evans Road NE / 703-737-3071 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Austin Northenor, 404.242.2267

 

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                12 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

VIP shoppers will receive an exclusive sneak-peek of special holiday promotions. Register by visitingwww.premiumoutlets.com/vip. 

 

St. Charles Towne Center

11110 Mall Circle / 301-870-6997 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Shannon King, 678.548.9788

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 

First 100 shoppers who check in at Guest Services on Friday, November 27 will receive a Holiday Shopping Survival Kit with water, mints, snacks and special store promotions.

 

Queenstown Premium Outlets

441 Outlet Center Drive / 410-827-8699 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Austin Northenor, 404.242.2267

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                12 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              9 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Black Friday/weekend offerings Harmony on the Bay Carolers, Strolling Santa and VIP Shopper Savings.

For more information about Simon centers, including holiday hours and events, visit the respective center’s website orwww.simon.com

 

About Simon:

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

About Simon Premium Outlets®

The global Simon Premium Outlets portfolio offers exceptional brands at extraordinary savings through a diverse mix of luxury, designer and popular retailers representing the best in fashion, family and home. Our 84 Simon Premium Outlets in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and South Korea are some of the most iconic and productive shopping destinations for residents and travelers including Woodbury Common (New York City), Orlando, Desert Hills (Palm Springs), Las Vegas and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets (Boston). For more information visit premiumoutlets.com or follow Premium Outlets on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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Kendall Jenner Top Knot: Get the Look

Kendall Jenner rocked a chic top knot with an edgy flair of side swept bangs on the red carpet last night for the American Music Awards. Celebrity hairstylist, Etienne Ortega, created this sleek top knot look with the help of KMS California products. “My inspiration for Kendall’s look was a funky modern top knot with a wispy bang, that goes perfect with her high neck dress!” Here’s the scoop from Ortega on how to get Kendall’s red carpet look:

Step 1: Ortega used KMS California ADD VOLUME styling foam ($17.50) while the hair was damp and roughly blow dried her hair.

Step 2: Ortega used the KMS California HAIR PLAY messing cream ($20), putting a quarter size amount in his palms and worked it all throughout the hair to start creating a build up of texture.

Step 3: Then Ortega put her hair up into a pony, followed by twisting the hair into a fun top knot.

Step 4: To finish the look he used the KMS California HAIR PLAY playable texture ($20) to make her bangs textured, piecey and ready to hit the red carpet.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Model Kendall Jenner attends the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 22: Model Kendall Jenner attends the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

KMS California products are available at salons nationwide, please visit http://www.kmscalifornia.com/en-US/salon_finder.aspx to find a salon near you.

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ABC2 Scandal Shopping – Winter Finale & Fashion

The Scandal Shopping Series has been an amazing experience.  Every week (until the end of the season) we have re-created looks surrounding Olivia Pope’s wardrobe.  The news team and I filmed at various shopping locations such as consignment stores, boutiques, and retail chains.

Boutiques Featured:

The Wise Penny Consignment Boutique

South Moon Under Harbor East

White House Black Market

La Chic Boutique

Ann Taylor

Dear Annie Boutique

Macys in Annapolis

Oasis Consignment Boutique

Kelsey’s Korner

 

As the Scandal Winter Finale airs tonight, I hope the local Baltimore audience enjoyed all of the pieces selected and our segment encouraged women (no matter their shape or size) to channel their inner Olivia Pope.

Photos are taken from WornonTV.net

Olivia Pope’s Gladiator Style – 

Monochromatic Tones | Natural Fibers & Textures | Peplum Tops | Capes & Coats | Tailored Blazers | Wide Leg Trouser Pants | Structured Handbags | Platform Shoes | Delicate Jewelry | Cashmere Sweaters | Classic Pumps

More Candid Photos from The Scandal Shopping Series

 

Clothing and accessories worn (by myself) were purchased from New York & Company

CLICK HERE TO WATCH:

ABC2 WMAR SCANDAL SHOPPING

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Soft Surroundings – Grande Opening at Westfield Annapolis Mall

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Soft Surroundings, a leading multi-channel retailer committed to providing stylish, casual clothing with a comfort fit, the latest in beauty and skincare, jewelry and accessories, and home furnishings to women of all ages, maintains its dedication to providing an extraordinary shopping experience by announcing plans to open a Maryland location, specifically at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, MD. “We are so excited to expand our East Coast presence with an upcoming Soft Surroundings location in Maryland,” said Sr. Vice President of Retail Stores, Danny Boddy.

“Our Westfield Annapolis Mall location will provide women throughout Anne Arundel County and beyond the opportunity to experience what we are all about. We offer beautiful apparel, luxurious bedding, curated furniture from around the world and beauty solutions – all hand chosen for today’s busy woman. Our passion for customer service and the integrity of our brand gives us the ability to share our story and hopefully make our customers’ lives a little more fulfilled and enjoyable.” The Westfield Annapolis Mall location is part of an eleven store expansion for 2015.

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The new location will not only feature the popular merchandise found in the Soft Surroundings catalogs and website, but will also offer customers a variety of unique, store-exclusive merchandise to further enhance their shopping experience. An all-day Grand Opening Event will be held at the store on Friday, November 20th. About Soft Surroundings: Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Soft Surroundings is an upscale lifestyle brand and retailer of women’s apparel, home, and beauty products. Releasing its first catalog in 1999, Soft Surroundings has been dedicated to making women look and feel their best ever since.

Having experienced record growth in its online and catalog channels, Soft Surroundings opened its first retail location in St. Louis, MO in November of 2005, followed by additional stores in Hartford, CT; Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; San Antonio, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Fairfax, VA; Madison, WI; Paramus, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ; Memphis, TN; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Cleveland, OH; Tucson, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; and Chandler, AZ. Soft Surroundings is continuing to expand its retail division nationally to meet the needs of its many devoted customers.

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Ann Taylor Holiday Season Gifts

Gift-giving can be effortless this holiday season thanks to Ann Taylor and their must-have winter collection. From cozy cardigans and stylish crossbody bags, to lush faux fur accessories, there is the perfect present (at every price point!) for all of the women in your life.

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For the perfect gift that gives back, Ann Taylor’s Limited- Edition Elephant Charm Jewelry Collection donates 50% of the purchase price of each item sold to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Below, please find a selection of ideas for gift-guide consideration

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Style Loft Boutique – Layered Lady Top and Jeans Review

Transitional clothing, what does that mean? Wearing a garment that’s meant for one season but incorporating that particular item into your current wardrobe.  Purchasing a camisole shell can be a great wardrobe staple regardless of the season. It can be worn by itself with a pair of slacks or layered underneath a cardigan.

Camisole shells also style well with delicate accessories such as studs and hoops.  Lastly, they can be worn to work, brunch, or cocktail hour.

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I adore the Layered Lady Top shown above because of the shoulder fit, v-neckline, and flare at the waist.  The fabric content (silk/polyester) compliments the design of the top and color (winter white) can enhance any item bottom in my wardrobe.

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Style Loft – Layered Lady Top

I decided to wear this top with a pair of jeans for a casual look; but can also be worn with a pencil skirt and booties!

To purchase the Layered Lady Top visit StyleLoft.net – Don’t forget to follow their social media channels below:

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StyleLoft Blog

https://www.facebook.com/styleloft.net

https://www.pinterest.com/styleloft0007/

Quick Style Tip –

Daytime: Wear a bra that’s the color of your skin tone.

Nighttime: Wear a black bra for a cheeky look!

 

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Paul Mitchell – Giving Is My Style Campaign

Christmas and Thanksgiving’s right around the corner and everyone likes to give back during this time of the year! Why not participate in a great charity; striving to raise funds for Boys and Girls Club, Waterkeeper Foundation, Morris Animal Foundation, and many more.  Paul Mitchell has taken action on social media with the Giving Is My Style Campaign.

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Paul Mitchell Mission:

This holiday season, we’re celebrating our commitment to live beautifully by giving, because that’s our style. Whether that means taking steps toward sustainability, helping families in need or supporting underserved kids, Paul Mitchell® believes in doing good for people, animals and our planet. Join our global family and share why or how you give back on Instagram or Twitter with #GivingIsMyStyle, and we’ll donate $1 to one of our favorite charities on your behalf.

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Causes:

Bright Pink: Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organization that focuses on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. We are proud to support their mission to educate, equip and empower women of all ages to be proactive with their health. @BeBrightPink

Waterkeeper Foundation: For more than 10 years, Paul Mitchell has supported Waterkeeper Alliance in their mission to protect rivers, streams, coastlines and other major waterways around the world.@Waterkeeper

Morris Animal Foundation: Morris Animal Foundation is a global leader in supporting scientific research that advances veterinary medicine. We’re proud to support the organization’s commitment to improving the health and quality of life for dogs, cats, horses and wildlife around the world.@Morris_Animal

Grow Appalachia: In 2010, Paul Mitchell co-founder John Paul DeJoria teamed up with Berea College to establish Grow Appalachia, a non-profit initiative that helps Appalachian families plant a healthy future. Over the last few years, the organization has produced more than 1.1 million pounds of healthy, organic food for thousands of people in five states. @GrowAppalachia

Boys & Girls Club: Paul Mitchell co-founder John Paul DeJoria grew up in an underserved Los Angeles community. During his youth, the local Boys & Girls Club provided a safe place for him to socialize, learn and grow. Today, our company is proud to give back to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and their efforts to create great futures for young people.@BGCA_Clubs

Reforest’Action: Paul Mitchell Tea Tree proudly supports Reforest’Action, an environmental organization that plants trees worldwide, in the areas where they’re needed most. Join The Green Takeover and help us plant 500,000 trees by 2016.

Social Handles

IG: @PaulMitchellUS

Twitter: @PaulMitchellUS

Hashtag: #GivingIsMyStyle

Join us in helping with the cause by sending an IG Message or Tweet with the featured social media handles. I’ve already started working on the initiative and asking everyone to join me!  It’s just that easy but can make a big difference this holiday season.

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Ann Taylor – Luxe Winter Coats

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As colder weather approaches, Ann Taylor has your go-to winter coats to stay warm, in style and elevate your everyday look. Meet falling temperatures with head-turning outerwear trends, such as a wrap tie coat, luxe collar coat, faux fur topper or brushed double breasted coat.

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PANDORA x Junior League of Baltimore Charity Event

Join PANDORA Jewelry at Towson Town Center to shop for a cause and preview PANDORA’s new holiday collection on Thursday, November 5, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Consumers are invited to celebrate the wonderful philanthropic work of PANDORA.

PANDORA Towson Town Center has teamed up with the Junior League of Baltimore, Inc. to support their mission in promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

From the purchases made during the event, the store will donate 10 percent of all proceeds directly to the organization who supports local causes including Kids in the Kitchen, Dress for Success, My Sister’s Place, Govans Elementary, One Love Foundation and Movable Feast.

All guests are welcome, no RSVP is required. Light fare and refreshments provided by La Cakerie will be served, and a raffle to win a $250 shopping spree at PANDORA Towson Town Center, will take place. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary calligraphy station for personalized holiday gift tags.

WHAT:  PANDORA Shop for a Cause Event with The Junior League of Baltimore

                                               

 

WHERE:  PANDORA Towson Town Center – 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Md. 21204

WHEN:  Thursday, November 5, 2015 – 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. EST

 

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ABOUT PANDORA
World-renowned for its hand-finished and contemporary jewelry at affordable prices, PANDORA designs, manufactures and markets jewelry made from high-quality materials. Designed to inspire women to embrace the self-creator within, PANDORA is a partner in helping to explore and craft a unique personal story to complement any style, every day. PANDORA’s unique and detailed designs combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology are sold in more than 90 countries across six continents through approximately 9,500 points of sale, including more than 1,500 concept stores. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA is publicly listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen stock exchange. Self-creators are encouraged to express and share their curated PANDORA jewelry inspiration with hashtag #ArtOfYou on their social channels and shop the collections at www.pandora.net.  Connect with us and join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

ABOUT JLB
The Junior League of Baltimore, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Baltimore, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

The Junior League of Baltimore Inc. values the power of voluntarism, the diverse community in which we live, the talents, commitment, and contribution of our members, and our history of community impact and involvement.