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Archive for August, 2011

Summer to Fall Transitions

By Liana Zaborowski

We New Englanders do not want summer to end; its just too short and sweet! However, the sounds of summer coming through our windows these nights are accompanied by a chilly breeze, and so there we have it: transition time. Maybe you added an extra layer to your bedding already. Its like that with dressing too and the layering has begun. Here are some ideas for items to add to your wardrobe as you make the transition from day to night and summer to *early* fall.

- Long sleeve tees! Stock up on them in saturated colors to take you into fall, as you will likely be wearing them often in the months to come.

- Various sweaters in light weight fabrics. Throw them on over your summer tops, then as the season progresses you can wear them over your long sleeve tees.

- Fresh denim! Go for a new pair in darker washes. The cut du jour is flare, but skinny, straight, and bootcut are all happening too. Wear what flatters your shape! Also, continue wearing your cropped denim, and for a good transitional wear you can pair them with shoes with more coverage and a light sweater.

- Scarves and bags are an easy way to update your look. Go for scarves in lighter fabrics but deeper shades to put on with a long sleeve tee. Give your summer tote a rest and add a bag in a nice neutral such as grey, brown, taupe, or black…

Now that you have some ideas for making the transition it will be effortless! As always, come in and see us if you want that extra help! XOXO

NYC Buying trips! Intermezzo Resort & Holiday

By Eva Marino

Hello there lovely Helene M. fans! Helene, Liana and I all went down to NYC last week to see what goodies we could pick up from our favorite designers for the Holiday 2011 and Resort 2012 collections… There were some amazing pieces, and we really got focused and selected some stand outs for all of you! You, our dear customers, are the inspiration for our buying, so its important that we keep cultivating a merchandise mix that makes you happy…Keep telling us what you want to see here at Helene M. Also, are you a FB fan? Become one by clicking here and “like” our page! Leave a comment there too, we adore hearing from you!

The man, the myth, the legend... its Michael Stars himself!!! We <3 you!

Candy colored denim was all over the show! We picked it up in the hottest colors (according to our Hudson rep), baby blue and coral for those of you lucky enough to go south during the winter months

More of our favorite denim at James Jeans! (see the pumpkin-y color?) LOVE!

Alice and Olivia always has the BEST candy display at their booth! SO hard to resist... And, there is our adorable Liana, checking out A+O's amazing candy-hues collection...

Just so you can get the idea of how enormous the javitz center is, here is a full length shot... But every designer tries their very best to make their space completely alluring, hence this crystal chandelier at Milly...