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Here are some of Ann's PREVIOUS Hot Picks:

Clothing and Accessories

  • Yellow is a BIG color this spring!
  • Gray, blue, and other pastels will also be popular colors
  • Patent trim shoes are big
  • Large handbags are good, in *white* as well as other colors
  • Short jackets are still popular
  • White blouses are always a good choice... make sure yours looks crisp and clean
  • Dresses and skirts are very big for the spring
  • Tunic style tops are still strong
  • Oversized glamour sunglasses (ala Jackie O) are also very popular now
  • Pilgrim Pumps and Flats (Ferragamo style) are a great style choice
  • Metallics (gold & silver) are still strong
  • We're seeing more gold jewelry than we've seen in a long time
  • Look for boots with microfiber
  • Short boots are very big
  • Look for deep colors in lipsticks and nail polishes.
  • Cashmere shawls and capes have come back in style
  • Lee Jeans (many sizes) on sale at Big Lots for $12! It just might be the deal of the century!
  • Foxcroft Shirts (wash and NO iron) from Nordstrom's. $35 - 38. It's time to buy a new white shirt and adding a stripe will add punch to your wardrobe!
  • Hoop Earrings - everyone needs a great pair!
  • Champion Sports Bra (black or white) from Target ($16.99 on sale ).
  • Hooded tops are a great addition to your wardrobe

Makeup & Personal Care Products

  • Get rid of makeup you've had longer than 6 months (bacteria is growing there, even if you can't see it)
  • Clarins Hydrating Oil (available at high end department stores)
  • Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 45
  • Equate Body Oil from Wal-Mart. $5-6. Use lotion and a small amount of oil after to seal in the moisture.
  • Eye makeup remover “Rimmel” (available at discount and drug stores)
  • Lip Gloss – Vaseline in a tube
  • Emergency eye moisturizer – Chapstick (unscented) or Vitamin E stick from healthfood stores
  • Emjoi Optipro Hair remover Electric razor. It lasts 30 days!

Holiday Gift Ideas:

  • Williams Sonoma set of liquid soap with coordinating hand crème/lotion
  • Zippered mesh bags from The Container Store (holds credit cards, CDs, receipts, etc.)

Other Gift Ideas:

  • Howell Hand Engraving - He can personally engrave just about anything!
    Stephen Howell
    972-547-0307
    funtainpen@yahoo.com
    P.O. Box 450, McKinney, TX 75070

Pictured above is a paperweight (~2 1/2" wide) and small stone to make a great impression.