Please join us for a special one-day sale on Thursday, July 16th from 7am-7pm (EXTENDED HOURS) to kickoff our Summer Clearance Sale!  On this first day of the sale, take 50% off the regular price of the selected Summer Clearance Items. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for unprecedented initial markdowns!

Regular summer sale prices (discounts from 20-50% off) begin on Friday, July 17th, at 10am and the sale continues until everything is gone…

Also, don’t miss exciting upcoming posts on our new Fall Merchandise that we have arriving daily!

XCVI Embroidered Mayan Tunic $98

Historically, peasant blouses come from old eastern Europe, in specific, Romania.  Through the years, we have seen the style crop up in many different cultures.  Many traditional outfits for  Mexican women have included peasant blouses, thusly, we see this style entrenched in our Southwestern Culture.

The popularity of the peasant blouse in Western Culture came as a result of the Hippie/Bohemian movement in the 1960’s.  The loose style of the peasant blouse correlated with the ”free-thinking” feeling of this era.

Just as countless other styles in fashion, the Peasant Blouse has resurged as a trend.  The new look, boho-chic, takes on the casual “peasant” look of those bohemian days, but you’ll find a refreshing and slightly more refined look nowadays.

While Peasant Blouses of old may have been worn with a corresponding peasant skirt, today, women are wearing a longer (tunic style) peasant blouse with Leggings, Skinny Jeans or Pants.   Other styles are ripe to wear with capri pants for a casual look.  How to pair your peasant blouse depends on the exact style of the top.  We also need to take your body style into consideration.  We are happy to help you figure out what is the right way to pull off this look!

We have just received our summer shipment of Yummie Tummie Tanks!  We are now offering them in white for fresh summer wearing*!  For those of you who haven’t tried them, this is the BEST mid-section slimmer we have ever found. Just wear them as a cami under your clothes and, presto-changeo, no more muffin top!

*Also available in Nude and Black!

Yummie Tummie ($62)--Now in White!

It seems that around this time of year we all start to remember just how hot it gets in our region…hot car seats and blasts of warm wind!

Here are a few ideas on how to dress for the weather but still look great:

• Wear a jacket or blouse open with a cool shell to allow air-flow next to your torso.
• Try a skirt or dress as opposed to pants to keep your bottom half cool.
• If you prefer pants, opt for a cropped version.  There are many styles from casual to chic to choose from!
• Most importantly, pay attention to fabrics.  Natural fabrics like cotton and linen will breathe better than synthetic fibers; however we also have a really great engineered rayon line (Jams World) that is by far the best fabric we’ve found yet for really hot days!

We can always direct you to these key temperature-friendly items in the store!

Jams World Connie Dress

You’ve heard them be called Pedal Pushers, Capris, Crops and Floods…so what’s the big deal about these short pants??

What are Capris?

Capri pants are a popular fashion trend with many women as they are casual, comfortable, more universally flattering than shorts, cover the knees and create versatile outfits. Capri pants are a nod to fashion icon Audrey Hepburn and 1950s and ’60s all-American vintage styling, accentuating the calves and ankles. This popular pant can be worn in any casual atmosphere, such as lounging at a  poolside bbq or out to dinner.

Will this trend last? 

This is a question I get a lot!  Capri pants have endured several trend revivals, proving to be a classic and timeless fashion statement for women.  The other aspect to this is comfort.  We are so hot here and, again, shorts don’t work for everyone.  Capri pants in ANY and EVERY length are here to stay!

How is the best way to wear capris?

Don’t think of capris as a special style that needs to be worn a certain way.  If it’s casual you want, instead of jeans…try jean capris (we recommend the Not Your Daughter’s capris).  If you have a dressier top to wear, instead of black slacks or a skirt, try a dressier capri (we LOVE  the Lauren Vidal Cosy pant for this).

What if I’m uncomfortable with the length?

First of all, definitely try on several pairs because Capris can be anywhere from the knee to the ankle and you want them to flatter your body.  Secondly, just try them!  We have had several converts who couldn’t be convinced until they just went ahead and bought a pair to try!

Capris with Bling!

Please join us on Thursday, May 7th for a fabulous Fashion Show, “A Tribute to Mother..,” at Josefina’s Old Gate Cafe.

Cost to attend is $12.95 per person.  Limited Seating Available, please call us for Reservations 575-525-9177.

DON’T FORGET TO COME INTO THE STORE TO REGISTER TO WIN A $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE!  The winner will be announced at the Luncheon.

Now is the time to start collecting tees for the Spring and Summer Season!

Step outside the box a little with really unique tees from BambooCo (pictured) and Trixie!

BambooCo Tees--Find a Color Palette to Suite You!

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You know, it’s hard to be a buyer because there is just so much out there! When we are shopping for the store, we are drawn to lines or items that just hit us and we think “AHA! That’s really something special!” That’s what happened when we read about be.ology. The idea is to be…something, anything, whatever connects to your spirit (then choose the corresponding t-shirt!).

In today’s world, owning a small business is a challenge! So everyday, we try to affirm ourselves with a positive mantra. When we saw be.ology’s t-shirts with inspirational messages we knew that was just the thing for our store! Sometimes us women get so caught up with the rat-race that we forget to pump ourselves up…so pick out a t-shirt that fits great, feels good and lifts your spirits!

This will be the place to hear about what’s new in the store!

Beija Flor Jeans