Holiday Gift Display at Merrick's

With everything else that did, or didn’t happen this past year, why not make this the year that you truly do get back to a old fashioned holiday?

We’ve all tightened our belts over the past months (even Santa is measuring a few inches thinner, we’ve heard), and that can be a blessing in disguise.  Make this the year you skip the mall nightmare, skip the overload, skip the stress….and enjoy the peace and beauty of this holiday season.

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At Merrick’s we know that gift-giving is still an important part of the holidays. It tells our loved ones they’re in our hearts and minds and that we treasure them. It sends a special “thank you” to those who have helped or served us. It reminds a friend that we cherish their friendship.  When considered this way, gift-giving should be filled with joy, not stress, as we choose that “perfect thing” and anticipate the look on the recipients face when they open it.

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It is with this philosophy in mind that my staff and I have made our store selections for the holidays.  We’ve filled our shelves with gifts of beauty and enchantment, wonderment and joy.  There’s something here for everyone – from your mother to your daughter; from your husband to your new born grandbaby; from your child’s teacher to your manicurist.

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Whimsical gifts, delicate cashmere sweaters, hand loomed scarves, glittering holiday skirts & tops; chic jewelry, supple handbags, delicate baby wear…whatever you’re looking for you’ll find it at Merrick’s…hand chosen and beautifully gift wrapped.  We hope you’ll stop by to see our

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Enchanted Forest decorations. Bring the family, take a photo in our garden, enjoy a cup of cider or a cookie and rediscover the joy of holiday shopping.

Love,

Barbara

By Edie Locke

The leaves have turned  and burst into those vibrant fall colors…so it’s time to kick the flip-flops into the back of the closet and….KICK-START FALL & WINTER!

And the clothes have never been more tempting…more exciting…flattering and at the same time more wearable. No fashion dictatorship …just great choices for every figure, every age, every attitude, every lifestyle..  T’is a season when drama meets preppy….luxury meets utility…sex meets demure….”girlish” grows up into “cool lady” and high wattage color meets low-key neutrals. So…..

KICK-START FALL & WINTER by adding COLOR to your wardrobe.  Yes, BLACK rules and is always IT…but mix it with one of the NEONS this season…the boldest turquoise, the richest purple, sizzle pint, or vibrant yellow!  For the world of great neutrals, think Starbucks: from cappucino foam white to latte, to rich espresso.

KICK START FALL & WINTER by adding PATTERNS to your closet: winter florals , exotic paisleys, abstract graphics, plaids and something “spotted” from that zoo-full of catty creatures. And play with mixing textures: tweeds with velvet or gutsy knits with satin.  And here and there….add a metallic shine…the glint of studs, paillettes or sequins.

KICK START FALL & WINTER….with the ALL IMPORTANT  JACKET… we keep robbing his closet for that “menswear moment”!  That jacket can be roomy and comfy as the oversized boyfriend jacket, or the bespoke tailored one of an impeccable gent. All jackets now have strong  , definitive shoulders….powerful yes, but not  “Dynasty” overkill!

And the must-have jacket also leads to the return of the monochromatic suit….with pencil skirt or trousers it’s back at work and back in town.

For less urban moments: chic utility jackets like a long belted parka or a pea-coat in non traditional colors!

KICK START FALL & WINTER… by adding more of  the one item no wardrobe can be without : a NEW WHITE SHIRT ( as Carolina Herrera said: You can never have enough white shirts!) That shirt may be the tailored classic, or a silk blouse with a  soft collar and poet sleeves. Actually… both the mannish  and the feminine  are perennial  MUSTS in your closet!  Wear it with a  slim skirt, straight trousers or ankle-skimming  narrow ones…or a flowing long skirt for evening. White shirts work 24/7 !

KICK-START  FALL & WINTER…with the wonderful world of UNSTRUCTURED clothes…the chicest clothes that are body-conscious without being body-clutching  (perfect and flattering for all figures/sizes).

Pleats from neck to hem…short sheath dresses, long tunics, cropped tops, rippling skirts and pants…loose cardigans and tie-front jackets…PLEATS rule!  And add to that the whole gamut of gutsy or cozy knits…fashion-savvy layers to top with the longest cardigans.

KICK-START FALL & WINTER…and your EVENINGS with that irreplaceable LBD ( little black dress)…but for fall-winter 09  think of adding  one with the added touch  of hardware…a bit of  restrained tough chic like studs, grommets, metallics.

And one shoulder is still fashionably cold….endless variations of one-bare-shoulder evening numbers…or one-sleeved!  Lots of late-day or big-night choices that stop short just below the knee….or above (depending on body-tone and age)….before you opt for the all-out ballgown.

KICK-START FALL & WINTER…with drop dead fabulous accessories :  STATEMENT JEWELRY…load on bold necklaces , layers of chains & beads… cuff bracelets from  wrist to elbow…more is more here.

Wrap up in a super shawl … a super-long muffler.

Carry a structured bag ( leave the totes tote your big stuff in) and maybe one that’s gleaming with metallic studs. With a short skirt….sheath your legs in black…in color…in a wild pattern if you dare….or  lace, fishnet, point d’esprit.

REMEMBER STYLE IS NOT DICTATORIAL…it’s a PERSONAL expression…an affirmation of who you are…what suits you and your lifestyle.

SO…KICK-START FAL AND WINTER… by enjoying shopping just for yourself once more!