Friday, September 25, 2009

Free Double Sided Cashmere Scarf - Drawing Oct. 21

Beautiful for you or for your man. This double sided silver and black cashmere scarf with twisted fringe is great for cold weather. With dimensions 64" including fringe x 12" you can twist and turn it all you like and never run out of warmth. The lusterous brushed finish reflects light.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

How To Transform Your Classic Suits Into Business Casual Work Attire

By definition suits are dressy. And unfortunately there are probably several hanging at the back of your closet that you paid too much for to purge. This article will tell you how to transform your classic suits into acceptable business casual attire that is modern and fun to wear





MIX AND MATCH JACKETS AND SKIRTS: By definition suits are monolithic. When you decide to mix and match jackets and skirts you will double your wardrobe and transform your dated dressy suits into contemporary casual ones.





TRY LEATHER: As long as your leather jacket is not too heavy or too adorned with studs or zippers, it could be a great topper for skirts or pants at work. Your classic skirts or tailored trousers can be dressed down with a leather jacket, but still look business casual.




USE SWEATERS: The classic cashmere "twin set" makes a great business casual suited look. Or try a belted cardigan over a white shirt and dark pants. Make a dress look like a casual suit by wearing it with a contrast cardigan sweater.






Saturday, September 12, 2009

How To Buy Sweaters That Fit - ONLINE

The abundance of “invitation only” on-line timed sales is interesting. Of course everyone is invited, after you give them your e-mail so they can invite you again, because these sites want to sell. And designer merchandise at 70% off? Certainly you are saving, but designer merchandise is so marked up what you are probably getting is fair value. It’s a sign of the times, that clothing for fall is already available at huge discounts.

But will your “incredible deal” fit when it arrives? Most of these sites either will not accept returns, or will only give you store credit. And that means you will have to go through the same process all over again. Of course, you can’t blame them. The buying and returning habits of shoppers jack up the cost of doing business.

Now I can only speak to you about sweaters because that is my business. And with respect to fit, sweaters are a relatively easy item to purchase on line. All you need to do is to take you favorite sweater out of the drawer and measure it.

Measure at 1” below the armhole for the bust and double it. The bust measurement is key to how a sweater fits. Compare other points of measurements, and if they match your favorite, then your online purchase should fit. Keep in mind that your favorite sweater may have stretched and that sweaters are elastic. So if you really like something, you have a tolerance of at least an inch.

All that said, please preview my cashmere sweaters and shop online in the sale section during my timed sale: September 15, 10am - 2pm Pacific Time.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Ready ...Set.....Sweater! SALE TOMORROW



Our timed sales event really is a deal. We are offering sweaters priced right from the start and taking 40% off for 4 hours.
Tuesday, September 15, 10am - 2pm Pacific Time

Quantities are limited so shop now and preview our cashmere. Take a look at our fit guide as all sales are final.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Guest Blogger at Careerbags.com


Saving you from the boring business bag - the official blog of CareerBags.com
September 08, 2009
Does This Bag Make My Butt Look Big? Laptop Bags That Make You Look Slimmer

I'm thrilled to introduce a guest blogger here on Laptop Bag Lifeline - Marsha Hallet of Hallet Sweater Art!

Marsha is an experienced knitter and successful knitwear designer - and a savvy business woman with an MBA from the Anderson School of Business at UCLA. Sweaters from her previous company, Hallet Handknits, were featured in prominent catalogs such as Talbot's, Bullock & Jones and Paul Stuart and found in department stores like Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.

Marsha's latest venture,
Hallet Sweater Art, is a line of fabulous cashmere sweaters inspired by 20th century painters Matisse, Mondrian and Kandinsky. They're more than just chic sweaters - the optical illusions created by the shapes and patterns help elongate the body and flatter your figure - just in time for your fall wardrobe!

Since Marsha is an expert in helping women look their slimmest, I asked for her help in figuring out which laptop bags to include in my new section of
Slender Fit Bags at CareerBags.com.

See our next blog for information about specific career bag and sweater pairings that are figure flattering!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Hallet Sweater Art - AS SEEN ON TV

We are really thrilled that Taryn Scher picked a Hallet Sweater Art from our Fall collection to discuss on her program today about clothes that make you look 5 lbs slimmer. We want our concept of slimming sweaters to go nationwide and certainly 30,000 viewers in the Carolina market is a great start.

Click the red link below to watch the segment. If you put the slider in the middle of the bar you can
start with the conversation about Sweater Art.



http://www.yourcarolina.tv/ycvideo/entry/lose_five_pounds_with_no_dieting/