I am often asked, “How do you successfully shop a sale?” My response is always the same: for the best selection, shop the first markdown and be prepared with a list of what you are looking for.
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Retro-Current - August 2011
The fall season is always the time of year when we think about what is new in fashion. It is almost like “back to school shopping” never stops as we mature; we just think about it differently. This year, there is a predominant trend for the season-and it is shown in detail in the Aug.-Oct. issue of FORT WAYNE LIVING magazine. The trend is retro-current.
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Jophiel Awards $6,500 to Local Arts Programs - June 2011
This spring, Jophiel focused its philanthropic support for the ARTS and committed to contributing up to $5,000 to the winning recipients.
Jophiel is fortunate to do business in a community that has supported it for over sixteen years. Because of your continued support, we are able to assist others in our community.
On June 15th, Jophiel staff selected the following organizations to receive contributions for programs:
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"Casual Glamour"...the look we aspire to... - February 2011
Welcoming the newness in fashion is as an essential part of welcoming the new season and the changes it brings. We welcome the flowers, the budding trees, the returning birds, and the warmer temperatures. Why not embrace the change and wear it with confidence, it actually is appealing.
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Jophiel Awards $5,000 to Education Programs/Activities - December 2010
Jophiel is fortunate to do business in a community that has supported it for over fifteen years. Because of your continued support, we are able to assist others in our community.
This fall, Jophiel focused its philanthropic support for EDUCATION and committed to contributing up to $5,000 to the winning recipients.
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The American Style - September 2010
American Style is always evolving. It is expressed individually with elegance and sophistication. Its signature is in its casual sportswear and eclectic attitude. It is a sense of cool, a sense of effortlessness, a sense of comfort.
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This is THE SEASON you've been waiting for... - August 2010
“Fall fashion is loaded with character. It surprises you and draws you to the new. It is a season without rules. It is the season women have been waiting for.”
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Nothing Says Spring More... - April 2010
"Nothing says spring more than the sight of a woman in something lovely..."
Pretty women have been turning heads for years and fashion has always assisted in the head-turning. Whether the fashion is sophisticated, trendy, or classic in appeal, it is the whole package together that catches the eye. Great clothing, accessories, the perfect shoe, enhancing make up, flattering eyewear, and of course current and attractive hair create that fashion package. One without the other is incomplete.
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Who Do We REALLY Dress For? - October 2009
“Do we dress for ourselves or do we dress for others?” I have been asked this question many times and I really had to ponder the appropriate response. The word “appropriate” might actually be the key to the answer. I am not going to be politically correct in my response either, because I know that Jophiel clients expect a truthful answer from me. The answer will be my opinion. I am sure that there will be someone or many that will disagree. But I will try and tackle this often-overwhelming dilemma....
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Questions, Questions... - September 2009
"Would I look good in that look?" "Do I think I could carry off the new purples?" "How about the menswear influence, would that look good on me?" "Do I even know how to make that work in my wardrobe?"
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Effortless Summer.... - June 2009
Oh, how summer social events can throw us into a spin on how to dress. There are so many kinds of events and so many kinds of attire. But, what we must remember is that we are to have fun and our attire should not keep us from attending an event or having fun at the event. A little effort is all that is needed to look effortless...
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Spring is Finally Here! - March 2009
Fashion is ever changing to something new or always returning to something great! This spring season is filled with an evolving of the classics. I call it Modern Classic. It is also very defined from designers as to whether it is American Modern Classic or European Modern Classic.
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Inspired Travel Starts with How You Pack! - March 2009
For those of you who missed meeting Juliana, Vanessa & Margo, and Arin at our "Virtuoso Vacation Party" in March - don't fret - here's a few of the great packing tips we covered that you'll be sure to use for where you're headed next...
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Happy New Year - January 2009
May 2009 bring joy and an abundant amount of good cheer to you and your loved ones.
It is that time of year again...
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Fall 2008 and My Grandmother - September 2008
The style for Fall 2008 is beautiful, feminine and glamorous. The look is complete and finished with the perfect accessories and shoes. It reflects how we see ourselves. Fashion is an expression and one that requires thought. This brought me to think about my Great Grandma, Grandma, and Mother...
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