The gift for someone who has everything ...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSflDbDCqbwoPKMv9nN4Q5HZzpFgEVR5pTKsXGqdeEdpyRghnzKGFOcuuJM4_T5MmuZy2rZWkVjz2hq78M_TbfM9EOnlroSsv1Jk8_rZwdFRx6MXvYjFExFJLczawap-PNm5maGBiMR1Re/s1600/swap+soiree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSflDbDCqbwoPKMv9nN4Q5HZzpFgEVR5pTKsXGqdeEdpyRghnzKGFOcuuJM4_T5MmuZy2rZWkVjz2hq78M_TbfM9EOnlroSsv1Jk8_rZwdFRx6MXvYjFExFJLczawap-PNm5maGBiMR1Re/s800/swap+soiree.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Monique Johnson, Susan Kanoff and Sharon Sullivan</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>preparing for The Swap Soiree in North Andover </i></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Some people can be so difficult to buy for during the holiday season: they have a closet full of designer fashions, racks of shoes, purses for every occasion, more accessories than a small boutique  ... what could you possibly add to their already full closets? My suggestion? An hour or two with fashion coach Susan Kanoff of <a href="http://agreatnewlook.com/">A Great New Look.</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Susan is a wardrobe consultant who can just as easily fill a closet as she can edit one that is overflowing with too many choices. She offers gift certificates for wardrobe consults and will even shop with clients to help them find just the right combination of wardrobe items to make them feel and look their best. She also has a wealth of fashion connections and <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef6_habitat_issue/95">style tips</a> that she is happy to share with her friends and clients.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLUaX19QgRqdaOU3HKhCOC5KMyu3WdT483LITGtKFZG6oGO3byYqHivjMjLjunnJpV_Udn0PPIKNoYnjgRac4QY0P7p9hS67BKmE1IFefxjZLB-iESV6QTkIypnWOnTU72FQIT-HNAn8c/s1600/Three1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLUaX19QgRqdaOU3HKhCOC5KMyu3WdT483LITGtKFZG6oGO3byYqHivjMjLjunnJpV_Udn0PPIKNoYnjgRac4QY0P7p9hS67BKmE1IFefxjZLB-iESV6QTkIypnWOnTU72FQIT-HNAn8c/s800/Three1.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Wardrobe consult “after</i><i>”</i><i> photos from Susan’s website.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://agreatnewlook.com/?page_id=256"><i>Click here for the story behind the makeover.</i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Where to find Susan ...</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">On Wednesday, November 28th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm she is hosting a designer clothing swap in North Andover called <a href="http://swapsoiree-eorg.eventbrite.com/">The Swap Soiree.</a> Along with event planner Monique Johnson of <a href="http://www.monxdh.com/">Monx Design House,</a> these two women have coordinated quite an evening of fashion fun. For the price of an $18 ticket, guests can shop rack after rack of designer fashions, shoes, and bags and take home as many bargains as they are willing to swap.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">They are still collecting clothing donations from 9am to 4pm tomorrow at St. Michael’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s Church on Main Street if you want to thin out your own closet, otherwise, guests are able to buy tokens tomorrow night for $4 a piece, with each token good for one item. Such a win-win!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiZRxgMn3L4ms1Chk_9UdgQj552pL3BjTxxObkiZJZeu_XgU8O2LAbVo-0kmcPJxcEwbO2Ge7S0ypvKwPV7pl0B59Us1RptYsGMWH_GchKtnzZ-1yBXVihBye3HD_On6fYzBh9iAYh5td/s1600/multiheads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiZRxgMn3L4ms1Chk_9UdgQj552pL3BjTxxObkiZJZeu_XgU8O2LAbVo-0kmcPJxcEwbO2Ge7S0ypvKwPV7pl0B59Us1RptYsGMWH_GchKtnzZ-1yBXVihBye3HD_On6fYzBh9iAYh5td/s800/multiheads.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.robertjasonsalon.com/">Image courtesy: Robert Jason Salon of Andover </a></i></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I stopped by tonight to drop off some donations from my own closet – I feel emotionally lighter already – and saw lots of like-new pieces and others with tags still on them (we all have a couple of those in our closets ; ) Any clothing that does not get taken home after tomorrow night’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s event will be donated to a local charity. Along with designer labels there will be seasonal refreshments and raffle items (<a href="http://www.robertjasonsalon.com/">Robert Jason Salon</a> of Andover is just one of the sponsors). I will be looking for some sparkly items for my holiday wardrobe and will be asking Susan for her advice while I shop. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Tickets are still available through <a href="http://swapsoiree-eorg.eventbrite.com/">EventBrite.</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">For holiday gift certificates, contact fashion coach <a href="http://agreatnewlook.com/?page_id=201">Susan Kanoff.</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br />

The gift for someone who has everything ...

Monique Johnson, Susan Kanoff and Sharon Sullivan preparing for The Swap Soiree in North Andover  Some people can be so difficult to buy for...

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Fashion Destination: Madison Avenue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGJSPdLjB7IVYndqsDBXJlgZq4Oakkj1TjPD-Lc020b7NWArooiZGcnbLx2cYvwvNjKQzgTHdv1OOtYTnD38FZ0XhAh5cEokCqyBUtJE72xkaQ2o2ziYwU2n9kfnaqExEqHF7fvSZXe7d/s1600/MadisonAveModel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGJSPdLjB7IVYndqsDBXJlgZq4Oakkj1TjPD-Lc020b7NWArooiZGcnbLx2cYvwvNjKQzgTHdv1OOtYTnD38FZ0XhAh5cEokCqyBUtJE72xkaQ2o2ziYwU2n9kfnaqExEqHF7fvSZXe7d/s800/MadisonAveModel.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Do you like designer labels but don’t want to pay full price to change out your wardrobe each season? For my local readers, you have to check out <a href="http://www.madisonaveofmelrose.com/">Madison Avenue Consignment Boutique</a> in Melrose. The owner, Joanne Cotton, has created a one-stop shop for fashionistas. We’re talking runway wardrobe at “I’ll take two” prices. All items are meticulously curated – including items on consignment and new fashion-forward jewelry lines. The store is filled with cool accessories, must-have handbags, conversation starting shoes and a lot of designer bling, not to mention high-end brands that would upgrade most closets.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Visit the Madison Avenue <a href="http://www.madisonaveofmelrose.com/Clothing.php">website</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Ave-of-Melrose/144329228969689">their facebook page</a> for updates on what is currently available or stop in to experience some bargain-shoppers delight ... you won’t leave empty handed! The store recently celebrated its one year anniversary at its Main Street location. Read about the <a href="http://melrose.patch.com/articles/madison-and-main-new-consignment-boutique-in-downtown-melrose">concept behind the consignment here</a>. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckww_y6aQ3P1u56Eb-hVaqOS4kwoeoa241Nw6JKGMS_CQtfbGM8UqvhgcwvKKmJFzA4O_ihgNp9io11MNWan-PTxcvL9EMR_zjUNv-n_uLSdmbUtmQ0JN3sC8Iz_x_I9uzeesDAg5OeSL/s1600/leopard@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckww_y6aQ3P1u56Eb-hVaqOS4kwoeoa241Nw6JKGMS_CQtfbGM8UqvhgcwvKKmJFzA4O_ihgNp9io11MNWan-PTxcvL9EMR_zjUNv-n_uLSdmbUtmQ0JN3sC8Iz_x_I9uzeesDAg5OeSL/s800/leopard@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPCW6xYN0Pzw43lLwh0Y7_xr3XjTEh45P8E-GHZdJVAvKaO6zFypfm0q32EJR0C97bYeaGWuK6-kH0pTzrtia1YrxneV_6b-Qb9rqmWX5dGtY386CxOpWz1PwKquo8JrNr9EP3-8S9E_S/s1600/scarves@madisonavenue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPCW6xYN0Pzw43lLwh0Y7_xr3XjTEh45P8E-GHZdJVAvKaO6zFypfm0q32EJR0C97bYeaGWuK6-kH0pTzrtia1YrxneV_6b-Qb9rqmWX5dGtY386CxOpWz1PwKquo8JrNr9EP3-8S9E_S/s800/scarves@madisonavenue.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQtdnZ6MkGWtZCAmwN5mUMz_IwhdwNmQj5aPn2efFljaWz0ocO64MyiAkyNEC7-1nfpOoxFMkBbF1W7yPPfKL_I_lnfD2fh_xsVUt4S1tvaQgN3WaQkZNhuLqb7kuO78F4vdLInmNARjc/s1600/jewelry@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQtdnZ6MkGWtZCAmwN5mUMz_IwhdwNmQj5aPn2efFljaWz0ocO64MyiAkyNEC7-1nfpOoxFMkBbF1W7yPPfKL_I_lnfD2fh_xsVUt4S1tvaQgN3WaQkZNhuLqb7kuO78F4vdLInmNARjc/s800/jewelry@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ60LvHHoQ3sy5nITeRlpUkSKg6rivuMqIu5t2XaozBGVt_vRtmw8ZC0G8ocaiuwv-eNHhdXAZph4WGjDnmDbWX7qRGFllx1jQpHI3iju5YFsl4csejq85Q6xsMyeRiLe2B5YGxls3s7Qc/s1600/BetseyJohnson@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ60LvHHoQ3sy5nITeRlpUkSKg6rivuMqIu5t2XaozBGVt_vRtmw8ZC0G8ocaiuwv-eNHhdXAZph4WGjDnmDbWX7qRGFllx1jQpHI3iju5YFsl4csejq85Q6xsMyeRiLe2B5YGxls3s7Qc/s800/BetseyJohnson@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy Madison Avenue</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGdSNInHXV4NCnhyphenhyphenblgHtK2Mi-9ez_mwLQWtcq36XmfNqLsgwwKZg10-GnahHQjy4S5jwLIpthYQxJQBOkXdxupyz5mtRCW28XgP07JoqGrrk5iCGT3wYBRC8fQAzqDiG7Ub59VHUkUkv/s1600/hats@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGdSNInHXV4NCnhyphenhyphenblgHtK2Mi-9ez_mwLQWtcq36XmfNqLsgwwKZg10-GnahHQjy4S5jwLIpthYQxJQBOkXdxupyz5mtRCW28XgP07JoqGrrk5iCGT3wYBRC8fQAzqDiG7Ub59VHUkUkv/s800/hats@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /><br />

Fashion Destination: Madison Avenue

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