Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones

snow globe christmas cookies
Originally uploaded by hello naomi

Spent most of the morning looking for a cute holiday photo to wish you a very happy holiday, and came across Hello Naomi's flickr photostream. Pictured here are her snow globe Christmas cookies. We encourage you to explore her photostream. She has amazingly decorated cupcakes, cookies and cakes from throughout the year.

Our warmest wishes to you during the season!

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing you a Happy and safe 4th of July weekend! Josef Boutique will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th. Have a great weekend!

Photo: marthastewart.com

Happy Holidays

It's the end of 2008 and we made it! There are many things for which to be thankful. Cheers to family, friends, laughter and prosperity. Warmest holiday wishes from your friends at Josef Boutique.

More pictures, clothes and holiday cheer

In the coming days I'll be posting better pictures of the newest Anna Sui clothes offered here at the shop. Since opening I've steadily been getting new shipments of the remaining holiday season, and resort 09 clothing is slowly creeping in. I've also been thinking about painting the back wall of the shop an accent color. So far my choices are kelly green and dark charcoal. I was thinking of a strong yellow like my shop sign, but decided not to go in that direction.

To spruce up the space for the holidays, I've been thinking about a holiday display for the front window. I'd love to do jewel tone colors, but will have to see what's available. Check back soon for a picture of the holiday decorations, aiming to get that done this week.

Clothing survival guide for holiday parties

With Thanksgiving around the corner, women should be gearing up to dress for all the holiday gatherings. There are a handful of occasions. Let's see, there's Thanksgiving, your company party, your significant other's company party, friends' holiday cocktail parties, the religious and cultural celebrations, and New Year's Eve. Here are ten pieces no gal should be without during the holidays.

The Items:
1. Dark blue or black jeans
2. A cocktail dress
3. Warm cashmere sweater
4. An elegant winter coat
5. 1 party top
6. Interesting heels or sweet flats
7. Dangling earrings
8. Substantial necklace
9. Fun bracelet
10. A clutch purse

The key to creating outfits is making sure all the pieces you start with go together. Essentially, you're building a micro-wardrobe. Wear the jeans with the party top and earrings or with the sweater, necklace and heels for the more casual events. The cocktail dress can be worn with the heels or the flats - changing the shoes changes the outfit. Notice that the clutch, coat and bracelet go with all of the other pieces, and both shoes work with any outfit. Choose colors and fabrics you like and have fun with it.

Stay warm and Happy Thanksgiving!