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Terry about working with her mom Arlene;“We both listen to each other. My mom trained my eye from a young age. Today we are working as a team; my mom, my sister and my daughter.“

My mother, Anna, was a seamstress for as long as I can remember and worked out of our home. She was truly an inspiration and a fashion maven. I can remember all of the beautiful dresses, hats and shoes!She did all of the alterations when I had my first store and was my quality control! Since she made everything from men’s suits to bridal gowns and everything in between, I knew I’d better sell a quality product!She was also one of my best customers at 84 years old buying the clothing and hi heeled shoes!I lost her 5 years ago and it still feels like yesterday sometimes. Her influence still whispers in my ear. I will, no doubt, continue to...

“Our boutique has an e-commerce website and accepts orders worldwide. The owner’s daughter, Abigail Satterthwaite, has more than doubled the internet business since her full time takeover 2 ½ years ago. “I love the endless opportunities my web store brings daily to the boutique. We routinely chat and mingle with customers and designers worldwide. Our web store is designer driven and my mother’s gift in apparel selection is like no other. We are a force to be reckoned with in the industry. I love my life and all God has done for me!” quotes Abby. “ We are a blessed and totally restored God given mother and daughter miracle. A true female owned and operated business indeed!” - Abigail Satterthwaite

By Roni RablWe started discussing tips and trends for trendy looking spring summer looks. Metallic and textures are also big for next season, and let me tell you, they’re here to stay for a while. That is why they’re worthwhile looking out for. But this can be an even bigger challenge.How do I wear a metallic look and not feel/look like an alien?How do I wear textured garments and not going out into the world looking like a Christmas tree?See the images and judge for yourself. It is absolutely possible, and therefore remember my first tip: be well advised and look for the designers who catered well to you in the past.

By Roni RablA friend approached me and said: “I’m over 40. I’m not model-slim. I’m not as leggy or as pretty as they show in all of the magazines. I am looking for fashion trends, but all that I can find are photos of models wearing extreme outfits: wide-striped suits with a full on jungle looks. How can I avoid looking like a fashion victim and still feel good about wearing these trends?”First Tip: Look for a shop where you trust the owner or the sales associates. They will make sure that you leave the store with a big smile, getting both the value as well as look that you came for.The point of “Trend Forecasts” are to let us...