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Leather Jacket Layers

3 Fun Ways To Layer For Fall

It's getting a bit chillier out now so it's the perfect time for layers! Here are three cozy but not bulky layering ideas for this Fall. Layer up on bottom! Wool, suede and leather are warm textures on their own but you can combine them for an nice ruffle flare by opening up a button-down skirt over leather legging. Try putting tights under frayed or ripped jeans for a super cute and edgy look. denim jeans woman in grey long sleeves woman in black turtle neck woman in brown coat woman in brown boots Dress up your boots with layers of all black makes them a little bit more sophisticated and wearable just look for pieces of different texture like a knit turtleneck, blouse or t-shirt with a blazer or leather jacket. woman in black jacket woman in black outfit woman in black turtle neck Lastly, try layering different thinner pieces together. You can go really short or really long. woman in blue jacket woman in black skirt woman in striped shirt stripped jeans stripped jeans brown top Image Source: Pinterest

A Family Affair. {Apricot Lane Florida}

family affair {Meet the Shapiros} If you were to ask Phyllis, husband Barry, or son Matthew if they could change their careers and do something different, the hands-down answer would be a very sincere, “No.” How It All Began In high school, Barry started out working in domestics at Macy’s where he met Phyllis, who worked in the cosmetics department. They married in 1979, moved a few times along the way for Barry’s retail career growth in operations at Ann Taylor and Chicos, and eventually landed in Fort Myers, Florida. During that time, Phyllis raised their two sons – Matthew, now 34 and Jeff, now 31. While working as President of Perry Ellis retail, Barry stumbled across Apricot Lane at a trade show in Las Vegas where Ken Peterson, the CEO of Apricot Lane Franchise was a featured speaker. He had always thought about owning his own business and thought of this opportunity, and the support that Apricot Lane Franchises offers, as a way to start a business with his wife and son. Phyllis and Barry opened their first store in Coconut Creek, Florida in November of 2008. Matthew joined his parents shortly after, first as a store manager, to learn the ins and outs of the business. As of two years ago, Matthew is the buyer for all of their stores. Present Day The Shapiros currently have their Coconut Creek store, added their DelRay Beach store to the family business in 2013, and will soon open a third location in Wellington, Florida. Phyllis still keeps an eye on the Coconut Creek store while running back and forth to the DelRay Beach location, which is close to their residence. When asked what the best thing about the Apricot Lane stores is, Phyllis replied, “The stores allow me the opportunity to work alongside my family. It gives me those few extra days a week to be with my son, which I love!” Working together as a family affords them the time to travel to the different trade shows across the United States, as well as talk shop. The Shapiros emphasize their love of the fact that their stores are part of the community in which they reside. They pride themselves on their warm and friendly team of associates who are part of their extended family. phyllis-barry-and-matt-outside Originally posted in City Moms Blog.

Mom. Daughter. Bosses. {Apricot Lane Omaha}

Meet Karen & Janee :: Mom Bosses mom daughter boss My mother Karen and I have always been very close. She owned a few hair care product salons at a few malls in Nebraska (while still working a full time corporate job). The day she got released from the hospital after having me, she actually brought me into the store to check on things. You could literally say I was born to shop – born on Saturday, shopping by Monday. Mother/Daughter Business Plan Fast forward 24 years. I was living in Chicago working at a law firm and needed a change of pace. I wanted to be back at home in Omaha so I could be with family and friends. About the same time, Karen was ready to retire from her corporate job. We had always wanted to open a business together and started looking for opportunities. A friend from college was managing an Apricot Lane in Missouri at the time and was always talking about how much she loved her job. Karen and I decided to go check it out, and the rest was history. We loved everything about it. Apricot Lane sat down with us to share their life experiences that brought them to the world of women’s boutiques. The whole company is founded upon giving back to those in need and creating awareness. We decided then that we were going to turn our passion into a mother/daughter business. We could be a part of a supporting franchise, yet still bring in our own styles and personalities into the business. Let me tell you: it’s been a crazy ride! We furnished our boutique similarly to what I would do in my own home, to create a relaxed and fun shopping environment. We want women to feel like they are shopping with friends in the comfort of our home. We have all ages of women that shop with us: from teenagers to women in their 70s. We have been so blessed to get to know so many different women with completely different styles. The variety in the products in the store is amazing. I love leggings and trendy tops and dresses with booties or heels that I can easily turn the look from day to night. My mother loves a great pair of denim and a nice classic top or sweater. We work hard to bring in items that we would both wear. omaha interior "We decided ­­­that we were going to turn our passion into a mother/daughter business." Living the Dream It’s been over three years, and the experience has been so rewarding. Working with family is fun and exciting, but not without challenges. Our mother/daughter bond goes deeper than a typical relationship because we are also partners. The most challenging part is also the most rewarding: we are in business for ourselves but we don’t always agree on everything. We complete and complement each other, which makes the business successful. Karen: “Working with my daughter is rewarding on so many levels. Not only do I have a front-row seat to her growth and success in the fashion industry, but I have her companionship and am able to share in her life to a degree that would make many mothers envious.” Janee: “My mother is a very driven, successful, and kind woman. She’s been such an inspiration to me and is such a strong woman. I honestly don’t know how she does it all. Learning how to run a business from her is a priceless experience that most people never have the chance to do.” We have literally shopped every single weekend that we’ve spent together to this day – and wouldn’t have it any other way. We can’t wait to see how our journey unfolds in the future. Make sure to to check out more about Karen and Janee’s Omaha store AND shop all of the seasons most popular styles from Apricot Lane! Stay tuned as we highlight more Apricot Lane stores around the country and the hardworking #MomBoss that is behind each one. Originally posted in City Moms Blog

Top Coat Trends For Fall 2016

The cold weather is upon us, and it's officially time to bundle up in the morning on your commute to work or school! The styles we're loving, straight from the runway are updates to classic styles like the trench and newer looks too, like a velvet parka. Scroll down to see the top trending coats that you can wear now and next winter. Trend: Velvet or Velour what-to-wear-for-date-night-when-its-freezing-outside-1614588-1452119820-640x0c-640x980 Image Source: Closet Full Of Clothes velvet-coat-464x600 Image Source: Ferbena.com velvet-trend-2016-fall-14 Image Source: The Fashion Tag wearing-velvet-21 Image Source: Fashion Tag Trend: Shaggy, Shearling & Textured shaggy_coats_inspo_1024x1024 Image Source: 20 20 AVE aimee_song_of_style_chloe_shearling_coat_chloe_dress_chloe_hudson_bag_brown_boots Image Source: Song Of Style outfit Image Source: Pinterest clothes Image Source: Pinterest le-fashion-blog-neutral-ganni-textured-camel-coat-cropped-black-pants-white-sneakers-fall-style-via-fash-n-chips Image Source: Le Fashion woman Image Source: Pinterest fur-shaggy-red-beanie-nyfw-fw13-bazaar Image Source: Style Carrot fashion Image Source: Pinterest Trend: Updated Trench Coats vivaluxury Image Source: Pinterest love-style-studio-blog-light-grey-beige-trench-coat-white-shirt-wavy-ombre-hair-ripped-jeans-raw-hem-leopard-heels-aida-domenech-dulceida Image Source: Small Town Couture suede-trench-coats-15 Image Source: The Fashion Tag suede-trench-coats-8 Image Source: The Fashion Tag lisa-olsson_b Image Source: Bedazelive suede-trench-coats-3 Image Source: The Fashion Tag

7 Trends We Love From Milan Fashion Week

We decided to compile our top 7 trends from Milan Fashion Week. Milan’s runways gave us it’s signature luxury with Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada. There was an explosion of color, shapes, oversized coats and the theme seemed to be “the more the better.” Yellow Is Anything But Mellow Sunkissed Image Source: IMAXTREE fashion week 1 Image Source: IMAXTREE Missoni Image Source: IMAXTREE Max-Mara Image Source: IMAXTREE Gucci Image Source: IMAXTREE Bold Statement Coats Versace Image Source: IMAXTREE Alberta-Ferretti Image Source: IMAXTREE Emilio-Pucci Image Source: IMAXTREE Roberto-Cavalli Image Source: IMAXTREE fashion week 3 Image Source: IMAXTREE Asian Persuasion Gucci-3 Image Source: IMAXTREE Gucci-2 Image Source: IMAXTREE Roberto-Cavalli-1 Image Source: IMAXTREE Alberta-Ferretti-1 Image Source: IMAXTREE Alberta-Ferretti-2 Image Source: IMAXTREE Wild West Fay Image Source: IMAXTREE Fay-1 Image Source: IMAXTREE Tod Image Source: IMAXTREE fashion week 5 Image Source: IMAXTREE Trussardi Image Source: IMAXTREE Digital Shapes Sportmax Image Source: IMAXTREE fashion week 6 Image Source: IMAXTREE Salvatore-Ferragamo Image Source: IMAXTREE Marni Image Source: IMAXTREE Digital-World Image Source: IMAXTREE All About The Suit Max-Mara-1 Image Source: IMAXTREE Bottega-Veneta Image Source: IMAXTREE All-About-Suit Image Source: IMAXTREE Giorgio-Armani Image Source: IMAXTREE Sultry Red fashion week 7 Image Source: IMAXTREE fashion week 8 Image Source: IMAXTREE fashion week 9 Image Source: IMAXTREE fashion week 10 Image Source: IMAXTREE