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January
Sale: 20% off! This is the best discount we offer, there isn't a better time to stock up on the old standards or add new items at a great price. This sale will happen all month long, so take advantage of it! Asian Buying
Trip One thing I'll be focusing on is Bali-style jewelry with lots of detail and handwork. One of our major Indian suppliers is producing a new range that has strong Bali influences but incorporates the broader variety of stones available in India. I have seen some samples and am very excited about this new direction. We will be paring back on our home accessories, eliminating the curtains and revamping the pillows and cushions selection. Look for a fresh update of our range of purses and scarves. We'll be working with a new supplier for these items that looks very promising. As always, please email me with any requests. I can't guarantee that I will find what you want, but I always give it my best shot. Fashion Forecast: Turquoise and Coral Comeback Three years ago we couldn't get enough of it. The trend went on and on, then finally faded away. Not since the 70's had turquoise been so popular, and now it is poised to make a comeback. The trend this time around though is a bit different. Instead of big and chunky with Native American themes, we are looking for more ladylike designs with color playing a more important role than texture. And the trend for turquoise is not limited to jewelry. Accessories Magazine, in the November 2004 Spring Forecast, calls for turquoise to be a strong factor throughout the accessories market, from footwear to hats and everywhere in between. Their tagline "Poised for turquoise: turquoise is back and this time it;s not just for jewelry" says it all. Only slightly less popular going forward is pink coral. Again, focus is more on color than on texture. Peachy pink colors will be popular not only in jewelry, but will overlap into the broader accessories market in similar fashion to turquoise. Trends will be for more ladylike styles, with a 40's and 50's influence on femininity. Pastel scarves, clutches with short wrist straps, bucket hats with florals all make a comeback starting in Spring. For jewelry, look for the aforementioned stones, along with pearls, charm bracelets and cameo pins and earrings to be popular. Highlights
of the Site Don't miss out on our annual 20% off sale. Here's wishing you a happy, prosperous and safe new year. As we say in Hawaii, "Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!" (Happy New Year). Aloha, Mike McGinnis |
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