Wow, what a great week I had last week.  At A Girly Girl Boutique, we were so busy after the fashion shows for the WIOG Family Fun Fest and then I received an email to be a guest of Kevin Christiana at the first ever Fashion In Detroit.  I must say, I was hesitant at first because I was so booked and I only had a few days notice.

For those of you who don’t know, Kevin Christiana was on season four of Project Runway and makes frequent appearances on the Rachel Ray show.  He is now designing his own line called MYNT 1792, a great lifestyle clothing line.  Well, you know….I had to go.  I even arranged for my husband, David,  to attend as a photographer and I would be interviewing Kevin for an article for the Fashion Plate for the Review Magazine.

Well, I had a blast and it was soooo great to be seated front row, watching the fashion shows instead of backstage producing the fashion shows!  Afterward, I did get to interview Kevin Christiana and also Barry Zinn who is also part of the MYNT 1792 team, which explained the name of the other line they are developing called Christiana-Zinn!  What great guys!  Seriously, two very down to earth, humble people and it was a great pleasure to speak with them.  Here is a great picture that my wonderful hubby took.

Barry Zinn, Debra Defoe (aka Girly Girl) and Kevin Christiana

Keep an eye out for this up and coming designer and I will let you know when the Review Magazine-Fashion Plate article comes out!

Well, it’s official…the Jacket that Bella wore in the Twilight movie is back!  I knew that Bb Dakota would jump on that bandwagon (if they were smart anyway).  I received so many inquiries about that coat when the movie came out and there really wasn’t anything out on the market with the same styling.  Keep your eyes peeled for the Bella jacket by BB Dakota, here at A Girly Girl Boutique in Saginaw, Michigan.

Bella's jacket from Twilight...no vampire can resist

So metallics are back in the news.  Just take a peek at this recent picture of Girly Girl Jennifer Aniston

Metallic dress

rockin’ the red carpet at the 2009 Women in Film Awards.

Why are we enamored with Metallics?  Take a walk back in time and see how metallic fabrics were used……mostly to signify royalty!  They were the only ones who could afford them, after all.  That is what makes metallics so popular; you feel like a million bucks in them!!  Once reserved for the higher echelon of society; thanks to textile mills, now many can look glamorous for smaller amounts of money.

SO don’t be shy…go get something metallic and show the world you are not afraid to look beautiful!

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Check out the new ad coming out in the Review Magazine tomorrow in their new special section, Fashion Plate.  The Fashion Plate will also feature a special editorial by Eric.  The model was Sarah K and the photos were shot in Bay City, Michigan.  She was wearing the dress Moore by BB Dakota, and her accessories; hair, makeup, jewelry and purse are also available at A Girly Girl Boutique.

Designer Fashion is everywhere you look.  Sure ladies want to wear awesome womens apparel from great designers and there are many that I like.  I carry BB Dakota at A Girly Girl Boutique for a couple of reasons.

The BB Dakota line is from a great designer, Gloria Brandes who brought sensibility and style to the fashion world.  If you access the BB Dakota website you will see that she states,”the BB Dakota girl has attitude and confidence.”  She continues, “Offering (its) customers “big fashion at small prices” is our mission.”  ““We try to make great fashion more accessible,” she continues.

This explains why since being introduced, or as the website explains it catapulted,  the line has been popular and continues to evolve.  I speak from experience when I say that I have never seen so many ooohs and awwws at designer fashion as when Girly Girls come into my store.  They go from rack to rack exclaiming their thrill at their new finds, BB Dakota and Jack!

So how can you pass up a spectacular sale on the great BB Dakota and Jack inventory on our website?  Well, you can’t if you have any Girly Girl genes in your body!!  Hurry to the online store to get 30% off these great fashions before it’s too late!

My BB Dakota line this Spring/Summer at A Girly Girl Boutique indicates the return of fabulous bright, cheerful color.  Woo wee!  I am so happy.  I love color!

So you may ask, “What makeup do I apply this year to dress for the season?”  It is simple.  Let the color speak for itself!

The makeup you wear should only accentuate the positives, especially during the day.  Fabulously lined eyes and mascara complimented with subtle eye shadows create demure eyes.  A great blush of color and nude, glossy lips complete the look.  The palette you wear will add the rest of the color.  The color should be on your body only, not your face.  This is the most effective way to wear them both well.  Want the total package to look good, follow these tips.  If you wear too much color on both your face and your body, you run the risk of looking a little freaky and that is not a good look for my Girly Girls.  Let your natural beauty shine through and the colors you wear will add the hues!

With that said, if you need some new color palettes for the spring,  look to my website for great makeup lines.  This set is very inexpensive and has everything you need to walk out of the house looking fresh faced and ready to stop in to grab up that new BB Dakota coat you have been wanting for spring.  It’s great and Manilla Yellow!  Does it get any better than that?!

So it is that time of year when in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, we MUST attend certain Christmas parties.  Whether it is the office party or family, you know you want to look fabulous.  I love the holidays because we women look for reasons to get dressed up and this time of year you don’t have to look far!  The fashions this year are so inspired by Christmases past, I absolutely love them!  The fabrics are shimmery and the styling is simple but the statement is very feminine.  I love the floral and jacquard prints!

These dresses from BB Dakota are a case in point.    The Dayton                                                                                                                 And The Bloomington

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 Debra Defoe                                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

989 791-3433                                                                      Saginaw, MI

debra@a-girlygirl.com 

WOMEN’S EVENT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S CHARITY 

Hunter’s widows will be “shining” on Saturday, November 15, 2008 as they help raise money for children in our area.  Burt Watson Chevrolet Pontiac in Freeland is hosting the Hunter’s Widows Wine and Wheels Extravaganza for women of all ages from 7pm until 9pm.  All Proceeds from the event will benefit the Johnny Burke Children’s Charity.

 The Hunter’s Widows Wine and Wheels Extravaganza will allow women to sip on fabulous wine selections, taste delicious food and enjoy the chocolate fountain while being treated to some fun and fashion from local businesses.  Models from 3D Agency will be presenting a fashion show with fashions courtesy of A Girly Girl Boutique in Saginaw, MI.  Generous donations will allow for great prize giveaways at the event.

 Tickets for this event are $15.00 and can be purchased at Burt Watson Chevrolet Pontiac or at A Girly Girl Boutique, but hurry before they are gone!  For more information, contact Debra at 989 791-3433.

Bet your sugar beets you won’t want to miss the Hunter’s Widows Wine and Wheels Extravaganza Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 7-9pm at Burt Watson Chevrolet Pontiac in Freeland.

I have determined that the time has come to get a new phone.  Although the IPhone looks very interesting, I am now approaching the phone and data merge.  I don’t even have a phone to take pictures with yet!  What I was thinking was that if I got a Blackberry, I could do away with my big planner that I carry everywhere to keep track of my daily activities, take notes and jot reminders.  After examining the Blackberry from Nextel, I am thinking of switching.

With the Girly Girl store start up came the 3D Agency for models also and trying to keep up on all the email, appointments and contacts is time consuming.  Not to mention all the other paperwork that comes from being self employed.  I just figured that a Blackberry would help cut down on some of the tasks and be a lot more portable.  So what do you think ladies?  Should I step forward more into the electronic abyss ?  PLEASE send me your honest feedback, especially you brave women who have walked this unknown before me!!

Love and God Bless….Debra

It is here once again, Pampered on the Patio in conjunction with WGER Magic 106.  Last month’s event was a huge success and A Girly Girl Boutique was on hand with the 3D Agency models for a great fashion show.  The event is supported by the vendors offering their wares, but mostly it is a great time to hang out with your GIRLFRIENDS and drink some cold beverages at a great place; The Sawmill.

Let me tell you, the food at the Sawmill is great.  The vendor’s offerings make you feel truly pampered and when you think about it, you realize that you do deserve a grown up time out!!

Don’t miss some great fun, great conversation and maybe a little retail therapy on Thursday, July 17 from 5-8pm at the Sawmill, right off Midland road.  See you there!!