Halloween and/or costume parties have been popular since the beginning of partying, and costumes for babies are right up there in the top important things to have. Parents can buy baby costumes in character bunting, infant sleeper-types and toddler sets. Superhero costumes are 2011’s favorite pick for babies, and starting in early fall, they run anywhere from $9.99 to $25.00. TV and movie costumes are very popular also, as children love to dress up as their favorite characters, and parents love to dress children up, period. Seeing a baby with a white wig and parliament dress makes for … [Read more...]
Build A Better Wardrobe With Seasonal Pieces
Image via Wikipedia Unless you are lucky enough to live in one of the few places in the world that experience little seasonal change, you must have a seasonal wardrobe. While this applies primarily to those who live in colder climates where a summer and a winter wardrobe are essential, anyone with seasonal changes can build a seasonal wardrobe. The experience doesn't have to be expensive or confusing, if you follow a few simple rules. Fashion changes, but the classics remain the same: Build your basic seasonal wardrobe by purchasing classic pieces for each season. You will still be … [Read more...]
Department Store Credit
Image by Patricksmercy via Flickr There are plenty of do's and dont's as a shopper. From the kind of clothing labels you should be interested in to the kind of places that you should shop for the best in bargain prices and discount, there is a ton to remember, but one of the bigger rules that you should remember is about the use of department store cards. They should be avoided at all costs. As a shopper you will be offered in-store credit cards. These are different than member cards or basic reward cards. The in-store credit cards require a credit check and what you do with them will … [Read more...]
The Love Knot
Everyone knows what an engagement ring looks like -- even those who don't like marriage! Typically, you're looking at a set arrangement of brilliant diamond cuts sometimes surrounded by complementary gemstones to accent the overall design. However, know this.... (And this will surprise you) The all-purpose historical engagement ring wasn't always like that! The fact is the very first 'engagement ring' didn't have any diamonds or gemstones in it at all. Believe it or not. Try to find one of those kinds of engagement rings in a Robbins Brothers store -- definitely not on a list of … [Read more...]