Alice's Closet Boutique - Tips on Caring for Your Jewelry!

Greetings, everyone!

As you know, jewelry and accessories - whether casual, formal, or somewhere in between, - can definitely dress up any outfit and make a statement. Here are some tips for different kinds of jewelry with every-day cleaning products (and most are environmentally-friendly!).

Silver:

Store with a small piece of chalk - this will help with the tarnishing process, clean silver with toothpaste (not gel), rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Polish regularly with polishing cloth to keep tarnish-free (as needed).

 

 

Precious stones:

 

To keep precious baubles shining bright, dip them in white vinegar, alcohol, or clear vodka for a minute or two and rinse dry.

 

 

Pearls:

 

Check the string regularly; if they are more vintage, oxi-clean dipping is ok - do NOT soak them - just dip, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Also, consult a local jeweler if they appear weak for a restringing...it is worth it and will extend their life for years to come.

 

 

Gold (genuine):

 

Soak gold in warm water diluted with dish-washing liquid (such as dawn) for approximately 15 minutes, rinse, and pat dry. An inexpensive investment is a polishing cloth and can be used for a high-polish shine.

 

 

Wishing you a happy spring filled with happiness, sunshine, and style! Stop by our boutique for the most chic, sophisticated styles - always at bargain prices!

 

 

 

Here are some follow-up links:

 

Alice's Closet Boutique on Facebook!

 

Alice's Closet Boutique Website!

 

Boutique News...Spring is in the Air!

Spring has sprung at Alice's Closet Boutique! We will empty your hangers of gently used women's apparel and add some cash in your wallet - simply by consigning with us! We offer our consignors a 50/50 split - any items you sell can be used toward future purchases in an account credit, or simply request a check! We want to keep our consignors and customers happy with our easy consigning process...always!

Alice's Closet Boutique on Facebook!

Here is a list of women's apparel that we are currently interested in:

• Spring outerwear & jackets
• Spring blazers
• Dresses & skirts
• Cropped pants, capris & trousers
• Blouses, knits, twin-sets, camisoles & 3/4 cardigans
• Shoes (such as sling-backs, peep-toe, mules, pumps, sandals, etc.)
• Accessories (such as scarves, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.)
• Handbags

Here is a non-exhaustive list of brand names that we are always looking for:

• Talbots
• Coldwater Creek
• Eddie Bauer
• Loft
• Ann Taylor
• White House/Black Market
• Chicos
• Gap
• Banana Republic
• Express
• Anthropologie

When you visit next, you will notice that Tata Tada has expanded their space at our boutique. They now include women's boudoir, sleepwear, clothing/accessories, skin care products, vintage and retro women's accessories, and much more! We are happy to host Tata Tada - it's like having two boutiques in one location - for all of your women's needs!

Spring '14 Fashion Trends!

Hi, friends!

We are fast approaching the spring scene - this is the opportune time to share with you some of the spring trends we can look forward to!

Make a note of the following apparel must-haves:

• Pastel colors
• Cropped jackets
• Button-downs
• Wide leg trousers and jeans
• Bomber jackets
• Tea-length skirts
• Collarless coats

Here is a list of print trends:

• Fun floral patterns
• Bright, bold colors
• Lovely lace
• Sophisticated pleats

Community Event at Alice's: Prom Gown Event!

Spring is Around the Corner! Boutique News!

Boutique Events:

  

*Winter Sale: Take advantage of the end of our winter apparel by enjoying savings from 50 - 75% off.

  

*Prom Gown Event: We will be accepting clean, gently used prom gowns and evening gowns during the week of March 7th - 14th. On March 15th, from 10:30 - 3:30pm, any girl came come into our boutique, try on gowns, and take one home free of charge - this is a community event and everyone is invited!

  

*Wardrobe Workshop: Saturday, March 29th, we will be hosting a workshop to showcase our spring apparel, shoes, accessories - enjoy light refreshments, fabulous company, and the best styles in town - always at bargain prices!

  

*TaTa TaDa Workshop: Workshop and introduction to boudoir, lingerie, and other women's accessories - date to-be-determined - stay tuned! 

 

...Stay fabulous!

February's theme at our boutique!

February's Theme:

This month, we want to focus on 'coffee talk' - a theme that we want to promote, not only in our boutique, but in our friends' and customers' lives. Oftentimes, we are busy with every-day life and activities - we may forget to foster some of our dear relationships, or put them on the 'backburner'.   Therefore, we want to take the time, especially on Saturdays, to celebrate women, foster our friendships and get to know our customers a little more personally!   We also want to take the moment to let you know that our donations of unsold/unwanted items have been welcomed with gratitude by New Hope Crisis Center and the SOS Domestic Violence Shelter. Thank you not only for your business, for the indirect change you make to individuals' lives.   Quote of the week:   "...A kind word is like a Spring day!" ~ Russian proverb       Picture: TaTa TaDa boudoir and lingerie has joined our boutique!