After a few weeks of moving (and recuperating) the time came to celebrate my beautiful breast cancer sisters at a survivor brunch in Frisco.  I was honored to assist with the fashion show models and our friends at International Concepts, Macy’s Willow Bend.  Everyone did a fabulous job! 🙂

Pink makes any occasion a party, but as the signature color at every breast cancer event, it also brightens our attitude.  Right now the stores are filled with a variety of shades – blush, coral, fuchsia, rose, salmon – just waiting for you to try them all! :)  Oh, and remember to look in the clearance sections for special buys, like my $7.00 bloomer shorts from TJ Maxx and big pink kiss tank top from JC Penney.

What have you picked up during a Spring Sale this year?

MsMona

“BTW, I went by Estate Classics & bought one of the Louis Vuitton purses – thanks for the info!”

My sweet friend, Lisa, has been on the lookout for a fun LV bag to carry every day.  Like so many hard working women out there, it’s difficult for her to carve out a few hours during the week to focus on shopping for the perfect purse.  While I was out looking at consignment stores last week, I stepped into Estate Classics and found several LV’s that I thought Lisa might like – and at an additional 50% off, it couldn’t hurt to send a photo or two, right? :)  I just love it when my Sistas pick up something so fabulous!

Have you found a crazy couture bargain you just couldn’t pass up? 🙂

MsMona

You know when you find something so phenomenal, and even when it doesn’t fit, it’s such a great deal you just want someone to take it home? :)  OMG, check this out!

It was too small for Ms. Moi, but when the lovely lady in front of me said, “I need to shop where you do!”, I knew this faux fur admirer and I would be friends forever. :)  Only $25.00 for a beautiful black coat while saving the environment?  You go Glamour Girl!

Have you used charity thrift stores to recycle from your closet?

MsMona

Name:  Vicente “Vinnie” Tames

Title:   Asst. Manager, “Half of Half Name Brand Clothing” in Richardson, TX.

MM:  What is the meaning behind the store’s name?
VT:  “Half of Half is from the price cut we give with all new merchandise, basically 75% off the original price.  Examples of our brand name clothing include Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren/Polo and White House Black Market.”

MM:  How does the store work?
VT:  “We have a buyer who purchases clothing, shoes and housewares for the company.  We are closed on Tuesdays and Sundays, except for when we have a special sale day.  Color tickets are to show what items are discounted and what’s new in the store.”

MM:  What is your favorite part about working at Half of Half, besides the fabulous discounts?
VT:  “It’s the customers.  They make it fun and personal!  I love helping them put outfits together.”

MM:  How did you come to the world of fashion?
VT:  “Well, going to school I came into the world of retail, starting back at Montgomery Wards. I like it a lot!”

MM:  What do you want to be when you grow up? 🙂
VT:  “A Fashion Guru!  Haha!”

MM:  What Nugget of Fashion Wisdom could you share with MsMona’s fans?
VT:  “Well Kids, Spring is here . . . Color Color Color!  Don’t over match colors – play with them!  And remember to sign up online for a $5.00 coupon to our stores.  Can’t wait to see you!”

Most of you already know about our photography & event design business, CLM Creative.  We are used to being behind the lens, so when it comes time for our own family photos, we trade services with our photographer friends and bring our girls, Miso & Mochi, into the picture. 🙂

For this session, we wanted to experiment with the colorful backdrop of Deep Ellum, downtown Dallas.  The graffiti art alone makes for a truly amazing landscape!  I’m a huge fan of contrast, so we dressed in classic black with a rocker edge to pop off of the gorgeous scenery around us.  You probably have those basic layering pieces in your closet – pants, dress shirt, leggings, skirt, sweater – but if not, check out your local discount and resale stores for inexpensive additions to your wardrobe.  I found the cropped faux leather jacket at Ross for only $9.99! 🙂

Have clothing choices ever been your family photo nightmare?

MsMona