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Last Christmas, I Gave You My Heart – An It's Only Fashion PSA

posted by Gidge Uriza

……but the very next day,  you gave it away.

This year, to save me from tears – I’ll give it someone special.

-George Michael

First off, let this be a lesson to all of us, don’t pick up guys on Christmas. That’s just tacky. And I think we all know that “heart” is a metaphor – so now, let’s all agree together. No picking up guys on Christmas. It only ends in heartache and breathy songs of heartbreak. Continue reading →

If Thanksgiving is Over, then CHRISTMAS IS HERE!

posted by Gidge Uriza

Remember what I said about loving a party dress? I was lucky enough to receive several review copy outfits from Chantkare and my first thought was WOW. When Cajsa blogged one, I thought WAAAAAH why didn’t I get anything from them? WAAAAH they like her better! But then, I realized I’d been offworld so much, who KNEW what I had and VOILA! There they were when I looked! Continue reading →

Finding inspiration

I received this dress in a folder of review items from ChantKare owner/designer Applonia Criss. In the folder she noted the inspiration for her gowns which was such an interesting touch. For example, this dress was inspired by a vase. Chantkare opened in August and as a new store, there’s not a lot of outfits, but every one is something new, different and lovingly made. For me, the rich colors and beautiful textures make this a compelling and wonderful gown.

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