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5 Style Rules To Live By In 2016

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Starting this year, we have announced that we are free from the rules of fashion. No longer held captive by all of the outdated and backwards general truths and rules we used to obey. Fearing trends that aren’t pretty or prints that clash are a thing of the past. It’s time to make some critical and necessary changes to our closet!

So with renovation as our inspiration, we have 5 style rules to live by in 2016.

1. Don’t Dress For Your Body Type

We’ve never thought it was a good idea to dress a certain way to flatter your body type or shape, agreeing to the idea that the only fashion tips to follow are the ones that make you look thinner. So in 2016, we are so excited to see skinny everything be put aside and comfortable body-breathing trends like wide legs and oversized everything taking over. Come 2016, put aside what you think about what’s flattering for your body type: Bold is the new skinny.

2. Don’t Feel Confined to Having to Dress Your Age

This year we had a couple of 80 year olds labeled as style leaders both of high fashion and street wear, proving that age should never be a limitation on your style. Go ahead and wear the costume jewelry or crazy retro prints if you want. There is no better time to do you.

3. Don’t Follow Fashion Trends Blindly

Yes, trends keep changing, and fashion keeps changing. Although we don’t think that it’s a bad thing to keep up with the times, you should never forget your own personality. How you dress shows the world who you are. Confidence is attractive. Wearing the right clothes plays a huge role in how you feel, and the worst thing that you can do to yourself is to be uncomfortable in something that you are wearing. We are living in the moment where personal style is art, take this opportunity to experiment, explore, and create your own unique look. Then selectively adopt trends in a way that feels true to who you are.

4. Maintain Your Wardrobe

As we’ve seen with this year’s ’70s and ’90s looks, clothes are constantly going out and coming back into style. With this knowledge, it’s important to ensure the longevity of our clothes. Start the year off right by taking some of your clothes to the tailor and make sure to read the care labels to ensure proper care. If there are pieces you no longer feel like you love it may be time to donate them.

5. Don’t Be Afraid to Lead

Don’t be afraid to be the best-dressed girl in the room. If you take the time to care about your appearance, it’s going to happen at some point. It may take some getting used to because you may feel overdressed but learn to embrace it. You may feel that people are treating you differently, but the differences will be surprisingly positive.

BOUTIQUE TARGETS UNEXPECTED CUSTOMERS: MEN

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There’s finally help for men unable to define “crop top,” “camisole” and “Boho-chic.”

For many modern males, the words aren’t necessary vocabulary additions. Unless, of course, the holidays have arrived and you’re shopping for a wife or girlfriend.

That’s why Apricot Lane, a women’s clothing boutique at Folsom’s Palladio at Broadstone, will host its first “men’s night” tonight. It’s designed to help men navigate the process of buying clothing gifts for women. And yes, snacks will be provided.

But the food assortment will be slightly different than what you might see at events geared toward women at the store, according to manager and buyer Sasha Nunley. Chocolate helps women shop. Men might prefer potato chips, Nunley said.

A promise of salty snacks isn’t the only thing lessening male shoppers’ chances of a shirtdress-induced panic attack. Conveniently, Apricot Lane has provided a printable wish list in which women can specify their sizes and favorite brands.

Nunley said some men enter her store with many gift ideas. “Other men kind of need a little more help,” she said.

Does the hand-holding take some of the spontaneity out of exchanging gifts? Is it better to leave things to chance and accept a present that’s ill-fitting, yet selected without direction? We don’t know. Much like faux leather leggings, those questions are a matter of personal taste.

Tonight’s event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. While it’s geared toward men, women will be allowed in the store as well. Vacaville-based Apricot Lane has stores in 29 states. Folsom is the company’s only Sacramento-area location.

Sonya Sorich is social engagement manager and a staff writer at the Sacramento Business Journal. She oversees social media activity and writes about retailing, small business and restaurants.

New Apricot Lane Boutique in Mount Pleasant Featured in Moultrie News

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Mt Pleasant Interior 31 Apricot Lane Boutique has opened in Mount Pleasant at Towne Centre. Locally owned by Mount Pleasant residents Robert and Sandra Barnes, the store will feature apparel, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and accessories to create must-have high-fashion looks for an affordable price. Featuring the most sought after styles, the boutique caters to both mothers and daughters, in their teens and their 50s looking for cutting edge styles. The store is the second located in the state. This new store will not only cater to mothers and daughters, but customers will find themselves being styled by a mother and daughter dynamic duo as Barnes’ own daughter, Ashley Herrin, will be working along side her in the store. A true family-run business, Barnes also has plans to open other franchises in the area to add to the local growth of the retail business in the area. “We are so excited to open Apricot Lane in our town as we know there are many places to choose from already, but none that bring fashion-forward looks at affordable prices and in limited quantities - unlike the larger retail chains. The females that shop with us will have a sense of uniqueness when making a purchase, as there will only be about six of each item in our store with no back stock inventory to refill the floor with the same item,” the Barnes said. Apricot Lane also seeks out any opportunity to do good in the local community. In store, Apricot Lane features brands such as 3Strands, which donates 100 percent of profits to empower, educate and employ young women who have been rescued from sex trafficking, and brands such as Emi Jay, HOME T’s, Good Works and more that donate a portion of each sale to a good cause. Just as Apricot Lane Boutiques are known to keep up with the most stylish trends, they are also on top of one of the newest crazes to hit the fashion scene: fashion parties. Apricot Lane Boutique offers clients a chance to have their own “Girls Night Out” at the boutique, with the store handling the details from coordinating the invitations to the planning of refreshments and snacks. Apricot Lane encourages hosts to bring ten to fifteen guests to the fashion parties. Groups can be made up of co-workers, mothers and daughters, young mothers looking to escape from the kids for a few hours, as well as charity groups, schools or sports teams. The store can offer incentives to donate a portion of sales back to the cause of choice. The Barnes offer the hostess 50 percent off any one item in the boutique, 20 percent off all remaining items and gift card incentives for bringing a certain number of guests. All attendees also receive 20 percent off everything in the store during the party. Apricot Lane Mount Pleasant promises to embody all the characteristics that appeal to shoppers: a great selection of apparel and accessories, a warm and welcoming environment, and genuine, honest customer service and style advice. Whether you’re looking for a great pair of jeans to create a casual look, or a classy outfit to enjoy a night out on the town, Apricot Lane has the brands and accessories to express your style. Apricot Lane is a member of the popular Country Visions, Inc. franchise, specializing in offering a high variety of fashion-forward styles, accessories and gift items at affordable prices. The franchise offers a new mix of merchandise both online and in-store, and offers customers the ability to build a unique style. Approaching system wide sales of $50 million and growing at a pace of 20-30 stores per year provides new resources and opportunities system-wide that will keep Apricot Lane Boutique on top as a fashion trend leader and top retail franchise. Originally Posted on MoultrieNews.com