I love that title; it shows my personality!!

So we did it!!  We hosted our first photo shoot in the area that wasn’t related to the store or the clothing.

Perry’s old Schuch Hotel in Saginaw, MI provided the perfect setting for this great opportunity.  The idea is to bring together multiple photographers, models, hair and makeup artists and sometimes designers.  Everyone gets together at one location, hair and makeup is done for the concepts and then the shooting begins.  These photo shoots are extremely fun but also an intense amount of work on all parts.

We started at 10am, unloading all the equipment from the vehicles.  The hair designers from Attitudes salon in Saginaw began transforming the models’ hair for the first segment of the shoot which was Old Hollywood Glamour.  The look I wanted to achieve was glamorous makeup and hairstyles coupled with fabulous, rich colored gowns that would be perfect for walking the red carpet.  The hairstyles were fantastic thanks to Amy and Aleshia from Attitudes.  Gabrielle and I performed makeup artist duties and once the models changed into the gowns, they looked incredible.  Let the shoot begin!

The second faze of the shoot was gong to be a white out.  I made white “costumes” for all the models to wear for this phase of the shoot which I had intended to make look angelic and soft.  We were to be shooting it in the third floor of the old hotel which was in shambles from being restored by the new owners.  Originally, I wanted to incorporate pale makeup and pale white hair on the girls to finish the look for the effect that I was trying to create; but once the hair designers finished with the styles, I loved it so much we left the makeup and hair as it was.  I also thought that maybe they were getting a little tired!  We were pressed for time with cleanup looming, so we shot the models the way they looked.  They were breathtaking and the pictures are fabulous!  After we were done, I discovered that they were disappointed that we didn’t go ahead and add the pale powder to their hair and faces!  Oh well, it was a fruitful day anyway and we can do it again some other time!  You have to check out the pictures on David’s website and let me know what you think.  I loved it!!

I came across this article on MSN about how to be irresistible to men.  I was reading it and thinking about how true it is as related to certain people that I know.  OK, not only do you have to be impeccably dressed from A Girly Girl Boutique but there are some very simple rules of engagement to adhere to! 

It is pretty simple and I will sum it up for all you Girly Girls out there.  Basically, men need to feel they are respected!  They may easily be threatened by your incredible intelligence.  Remember, they want to feel superior.  The smart Girly Girl knows how to stroke a man’s ego, not too much but just enough.  It is a fine art girls, but it is not rocket science.  Be concious of your interactions, not hap-hazard.  Put as much energy into landing the RIGHT guy (or keeping him) as you would any other endeavor!  The RIGHT guy is priceless, he treats you like a fine gem and appreciates you.  If that is not the case, THEN HE IS NOT THE RIGHT GUY!!.  Did you hear me?!

So what is the irresistible Girly Girl to do (aside from a little retail therapy!)?  Be attentive, and don’t talk about yourself too much.  Engage in INTERESTING conversation and know some current events.  It is amazing what you can pick up if the TV is blaring a news channel while you are putting makeup on or running the straightener through those lucious strands!

Next, ask for help!  There is a lot to be said for the damsel in distress.  And remember, suttle things, don’t get carried away so that you appear helpless for heaven’s sake!  That brings us to the next point–negativism!  Get rid of it!  Expel any negative word from your vocabulary and do it now.  As a matter of fact, make a concious effort to learn new positive words every day so that it becomes a habit.  That is good advice for any one, looking for Mr RIGHT or not!!

Lastly, learn about men and master the game.  As with any great skill, it takes patience and practice.  You must seem desirable and this is easy to achieve if your tactics include confident, playful phrases and teasing antics.  Again, just enough, don’t overdo it!  Don’t take yourself too seriously and learn how to rein yourself in!  Now you know what to do so what are you waiting for?  Go get him, tigress!!

The Material Girl hails from Bay CIty, Michigan which is just up the river from where we are here in Saginaw.  I am sure she wishes to come back to town to accept her key to the city because she wants to stop off at A Girly Girl Boutique!  She must be told that the Kimi trench by BB Dakota is going like crazy and let me tell you, it won’t be long before they are gone!

Everyone knows that the stylish trench is back and hotter than ever for spring and summer.  But this one is super cute.  I mean it!  I put it in the window and I can’t keep the people out of the store.  Everyone loves it!  White is the color, and is for all ages which must be why I can’t keep them on my hangers!!

OK, I can’t help it I HAVE to write about this one girls!  A man (I use the term loosely) gets pregnant because HE is NOT a man, he is a woman who chose to have people make him look like a man!  There is a difference between a man and a woman who chooses to act and look like a man.

My question is….is She, or He as is the term for this person, now taking male hormones?  If so, what is the risk of that to an unborn baby?  I know when I was expecting I didn’t want to put anything unnatural in my body.

So will (s)he be able to endure labor pains as a woman or will he not be able to “take it like a man”?!  That is the part I want to see!  And if (s)he does spit this child out in a maternity ward, will the baby be out in 10 seconds because of pushes backed a little bit with the help of testosterone?  Hey there is a thought for all of you WOMEN who have actually endured labor and birth.  Maybe they could beef us up with a little testosterone for the next delivery so we can give some hefty pushes and pop those little cradle inhabitants out in record time.

I have to say WOW, I think some lines are blurred here!  I am not sure which ones though because it hurts me too much to think about it!!  I thought (s)he wanted to be a man?  Does this mean all men are going to start having babies?  Yeah right!  They have nothing on us Girly Girls!

This just in…..the new Presidential election results and we are happy to report it’s unanimous!  Not Hillary or Barac or John.  The winner by a landslide is….A Girly Girl! 

Well of course, all the polls pointed to this astounding victory for the Fashionist Party.  It became evident that the country was ready for a change in scenery and style.  No more stuffed suites and boring outfits.  Now the country will enjoy a White House full of colorful and trendy wardrobe pieces to add a little life to these United States of America.  Best of all, a boost to the economy is looming on the horizon!  All of the citizens of this great Nation will not be able to resist the urge to partake in A Girly Girl’s economic recovery program by splurging on new, awesome Spring and Summer fashions. 

“But what about taxes?” many of you asked.  “Well fine citizens of this great country, with lines like BB Dakota and By Deep, we keep our prices stylishly low!”  “The prices are so low at A Girly Girl Boutique that you won’t even know that you are paying taxes!”  That was our candidate’s reply when the question was asked by our reporter from CNN (Chic News Network!).

One more note….A Girly Girl has no qualms answering questions about Monica.  She loves to talk about Monica because Monica is her BB Dakota rep!!

My thought is instead of trying to find herself in men, she should try dressing nice.  Pamela Anderson could definitely use a new wardrobe and we certainly have the greatest clothes here at A Girly Girl Boutique in  Saginaw, Michigan.  I could help her create a new identity as a self assured Girly Girl who is confident and doesn’t need any man.  She would look smashing in a BB Dakota Tunic dress with it’s eye catching design and the ability to camouflage her assets.  She would look incredibly lady like without the need to show so much skin!  I can see it now; her confidence rising and (quality) men flocking after her.  Self confidence speaks for itself.  Men like chasing confident women.  It is a challenge for them and boosts their egos!!

I am sure you are not as stuck as this lady who had grown attached to a toilet seat.  Well no wonder she hadn’t left the bathroom in two years.  The poor ignorant sap she lived with wouldn’t fork over some dough for stylish new clothes!  Plus there wasn’t A Girly Girl Boutique close by!!

Had she gotten a new BB Dakota Kimi trench coat for spring, she wouldn’t have been able to wait to get out of the house (toilet seat and all!) to show it off!

Learn from this lesson girls.  If he won’t spring for a shopping trip to A Girly Girl Boutique so you can look fabulous stepping out, you need to find yourself another boyfriend!  Dump the turd and get on with your fashionable life, dahling!!

The Spring Summer preview party took place at the store last night and the new items got rave reviews.  BB Dakota strikes again with fashion forward designs for the discriminating and tasteful consumer.

Bright colors and floral are a huge hit this season and tie in well with the plaids that are sticking around.  Tailoring is also the rage as is seen in the trenches and jackets.  Feminine and flirty definately beat the looks of days past.  Old Hollywood glamour is back, and how!!

Take a look at the styles coming off the runway.  Even Betsey Johnson is turning to a more grown up, sophisticated styling that is a reflection of the Audrey Hepburn days!  Tailored looks and pencil skirts are flattering .  So is femininity!

Watch the on-line store for upcoming new items from BB Dakota and By Deep that reflect the current tastes.  You will fall in love and remember let us know if you need anything.  We are here to accommodate the girly girl in all of you!

So here is your chance to see the Girly Girl Models at work.

Friday, February 29, 2008 we are presenting another fashion show at Perry’s Schuch Hotel in Old Towne Saginaw.  It promises to be a great time and be sure to stay for the Pretty in Pink party afterward.  The show starts at 8:15pm so get there early to get the best seat so you don’t miss the fashion event of the season!  See you there.  Love you Girly Girls!  Debra

With the birth of A Girly Girl Boutique came the dream of teaching modelling again and inspiring young girls to reach for their dreams.  We have brought in some young ladies and done photo shoots to add pics to the website and I even had the opportunity to produce a fashion show in December.  But what took place Thursday evening has truly excited me.

I was asked if we could supply some models for a benefit fundraiser for the soon to be opening Mid Michigan Children’s Museumwhich was a red tie event.  Of course I was excited to have the opportunity and shortly recruited four young ladies.  Gabrielle, Amber, Christina and Sada all took part in the benefit.  They wore clothing from A Girly Girl Boutique and we did makeup and hair before the event.  Sada was a brand new model and this was her first event for the agency.  Her performance was impressive, as were all of the girls.

The event was a success for the girls.  The auctioneer told me he was impressed with the young ladies and he thought they were from the Detroit area.  The organizers of the event told me that they were impressed with how professional the girls were and they helped raise quite a bit of money for the organization.  Their presence was an asset.  Now they are booked for another benefit in a week.  That’s cool!