Offical Shopping Season is Upon Us!

Amide all the economic turmoil around us I have a feeling that for many of us it will be business as usual when it comes to shopping for Christmas gifts. Men I know you will have no clue what to get the ladies in your life. And Ladies I know there is always some one on your list that you have no idea what to get them. So I am going to provide a list of economically friendly ideas for the women in our lives.

Apron with Recipe cards: This is a perfect idea for those enjoy cooking or who have only been married a couple of years. (This apron shown also has matching pot holders and towels) Aprons at Anthrpologie are under $40. Blissful Living Studio has a class to make cute aprons as well. If you are in the Phoenix area check it out!

Sleepy Time: Cute pajamas are always fun to get at Christmas time. Ann Taylor Loft has several cute pajamas under $40. Another idea is to wrap up a premium lotion with the pajamas.

New Look with Mary Kay: Contact a Mary Kay Consultant (if you are in the Phoenix area you can contact me, Sarah Hosman, directly at www.marykay.com/shosman1) and set up a color consultation for your loved one. You buy a gift certificate for the amount of Mary Kay you want to get her and it comes with a free pampering session which includes a facial, color makeover, and satin pampering. This is a wonderful way to treat her to something extra special.

Monogram related products have made a come back. Combining some cute monogram items from Anthropologie is another great idea. If you are crafty you can embroider monogram handkerchiefs. Michael's also sells large wooden letters that you can decorate and paint to fit that persons personality.

These are just a few tips and thoughts. If you would like me to handle all your difficult shopping I would be happy to. Simply, check out my website http://www.perfectpintuck.com/ and give me a call!

Clean Out that Closet

Closets are often where people hide things: skeletons, forbidden loves, terrible birthday gifts we can't return. You name it, its in your closet...I want to tackle the issue of cleaning out your closet. As I enter a clients closet I often find some common issues that are holding a wardrobe back.

I am Sarah Hosman and I am a personal shopper in Arizona. Please feel free to contact me for your own style session. You can check out my website for service details, http://www.perfectpintuck.blogspot.com/

To begin the cleansing process I suggest taking one of your days off and pulling EVERYTHING you own out for a fashion show. This fashion show is going to help you determine a number of things.

Before you do this though we must get serious about a few things: First, your cloths do not define you! I know most of you are thinking this is an odd thing for a personal shopper to say but I am telling you the truth! You make you! It is your radiant personality that people love and I can help you express that through the medium of clothing but it is not who you are. Second, cloths work for you and not the other way around. If something does not fit or work for your body it is not because there is something wrong with you but rather the cloths. You are perfect just the way you are. Third, be honest with yourself, not everything in your closet is good quality, if its not working its time to give it up. I need you to remember these rules as you conduct your fashion show with yourself.

Piles: Give Away, Menders, Seasonal, Garden/Cleaning Cloths, and Toss/Burn

Give Away: These are items that just don't fit you anymore but are still in decent condition. During your fashion show if cloths are tugging and pulling or you can't get them on it is time for them to go. I don't care if you used to be a size 4, if you are not a size 4 now it has to go! Dress the size you are not the size you want to become.

Menders: These are items that are missing a button or the hem has fallen out. they are not bad they just need some TLC. The only thing with the menders pile is that you need to promise it will be mended in the next week. If it not going to get mended then it needs to go in the give away pile. Also don't forget about your shoes, they can be mended if a heal is worn down or the sole is wearing. they can be mended.

Seasonal: We all have seasonal cloths and certain things will get put away until next season. The thing with seasonal items we can sometimes get sick of them or worn out if that is the case then please put them in the give away pile as well.

Garden/Cleaning Cloths: these are cloths that you have spilt bleach on or worn a small hole in but they are suitable for wearing around the house for chores. But be warned that you are only allowed 2 cleaning outfits and maybe 1 Camping outfit. Unless you go camping a great deal you need not keep these items around.

Toss/Burn: We all have items that are not suitable for any human to wear. Pit stains in white blouses, warn out crotches in pants, frayed ends of jeans, faded items and so on. These items need to be tossed and burned. They are not appropriate any longer for human viewing. You are better then worn out items.

This is your lesson on cleaning out your closet, once your closet is clean you are ready to make a shopping list of essential items that you need. If you want an objective opinion on your closet again just email me! I will be happy to assist you. perfectpintuck@gmail.com

Body Type Percription done FOR FREE

Reachel Bagley is a fabulous personal shopper in the Mesa area and she teaches classes at the Blissful Living Studio in Mesa. She has authorized me to give away three FREE passes to her classes. She has one today, November 8th at 3:30pm and three FREE passes for Tuesday, November, 11th. I am happy to give these six passes to the first six people who call me today. You can get my phone number from http://www.perfectpintuck.com/

Thanks! I hope to see you there.

The whole package!

This one goes out to all my voluptuous ladies out there! I know the struggles that many of you face because they are similar to all women's if it just finding and dressing your body correctly and finding the best stores for you. First, let me refer all readers back to the basic body types. All body types hold true regardless of size so it is important to remember that because you need to first address your problem areas so make sure you know your body type.
For a body type analysis please refer to my website http://www.perfectpintuck.com/ and contact me. I am Sarah Hosman, personal shopper and stylist in the Phoenix area.
Back to the topic at hand. I am not going to classify anyone as a "plus size" but rather simply give you some suggestions and tips on great stores that I have found for a full figured woman.

Rule #1: Keep proportion in mind make sure you are keeping your accessories and prints in proportion with your height and size. Petite women should avoid a large hand back as it will dwarf them in size and make them appear larger. Those with greater stature and presence should avoid small dainty brackets and belts as they will look proportionally smaller.

Rule #2: Buy cloths that have shape to them and accentuate your positive attributes. No Moomoo's or shapeless tees!
Do:


(this fashionable top came from http://www.alight.com/ for sizes 14-30)
Don't:
Rule #3: Don't close out any clothing type even if it is difficult. Don't count out pants, skirts or dresses just because they are difficult to fit. Look for pants, skirts and dresses that are figure flattering and don't cover your whole body to make you look like a big pillar with no curves.

Do:




(These fabulous dresses are from www.avenue.com sizes 14-30)
Don't:

Rule #4: Don't forget you are a sexy amazing woman so look for lingerie that makes you feel that way. Also look for underpinnings that will "lock and load" everything.

These are my 4 key rules for plus sizes to follow. I certainly understand that plus sizes have a difficult time finding great looks but everyone of every size deserves to look and feel amazing. Please contact me if you need personalized service. perfectpintuck@gmail.com