Holiday Dressing in Style!

Greetings Fashionistas!

The weather is getting colder and its time to bundle up outdoors, but indoors the holiday season is upon us! My favorite part of the holidays are the numerous excuses we have to shop for new party dresses, some bright new jewel toned blouses and add some sparkle with accessories! 

Everyone is going to need a few staple holiday outfits to stun in this season! Starting off with the cocktail look! This is perfect for a holiday party with friends or coworkers, a fabulous New Years Eve look or a fun event downtown this season!

RVN gold and black dress, paired with Theory shawl blazer over it to give it an optional relaxed look and Wilber & Gussie gold clutch!

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching this week, and in no time Christmas and Hanukkah will be upon us! It's the perfect time to think about a great, relaxing yet chic outfit to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends in!

Here we have a new Theory layered sleeveless tank in fiery red (a PERFECT color choice for a holiday outfit that stands out!), the Theory Louise pant, a Wilber & Gussie clutch and beautiful gold Druzy earrings by Marcia Moran! 
This is a perfect look with just the right amount of color and sparkle to dazzle everyone while still keeping it very low maintenance so you can enjoy your night!

For many of you there is always the annual Holiday work party! Many of these work parties are formal, and we have some stunning gowns that are just perfect for your event!

Here we have a gorgeous Nicole Miller navy gown, paired with this stunning statement necklace made from leather and crystals by Dori Csengeri and completed with a Druzy ring by Marcia Moran. Be the knock-out of the night!

 Have a wonderful holiday season, and we cannot wait to see you in store!

Elaine Kim: Gotta Have It

This Elaine Kim over sized coat was just featured in Minneapolis/ St.Paul Magazine. Be on the look out for this coat in Arafina any day now. It is fabulous for chilly fall days. 

Finding Fall Style

With fall approach us Minnesotans quickly, as a fashion girl I like to think about where I want to take my wardrobe once the temperature drops below 70 degrees.

Personally, I like the idea of starting fresh each season. Out with the old and in with the new.
I first look to celebrities to see what looks I want to incorporate into my fall wardrobe. Pinterest is a huge help with this. You can easily create style inspiration boards to help you physically see where you are taking your wardrobe. While your at it check out Arafina's Pinterest page.

Here is what my Fall 2013 board looks like:

Tons of

• Leather
• Greys, Creams, Caramels, Greens
• Jackets
• Chunky Sweaters
• Scarves

The list and Pinterest make a great starting point and a good focal point for when you are out on the hunt. I bring this list with me everywhere. Pull it out of your bag when you are getting off track.
Stop into Arafina to see great color pallets and statement pieces.

New Graham & Spencer

Stock up on your leathers ladies. Fall is showing us more leathers than we have ever seen. The little leather studded mock-peplum is perfect with a pair of leggings or a skirt. 

Wondering how to do leather in the office? The dress with leather details is a great and subtle way to introduce your fall trends around the water-cooler. 

As always limited stock and sizes. 

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Smythe Jackets!

I couldn't be any more excited to tell you ladies about our new shipment of Smythe jackets.

"Smythe has created essential wardrobe pieces that are both modern and emotional. The contemporary, flawlessly-tailored jackets and coats feature nostalgic colors, textures and prints that are distinct in their traditional menswear tailoring details.

This artful tailoring and sartorial fit made Smythe an instant success when the label launched in 2004. Smythe's made-in-Canada jackets and coats are iconic silhouettes that are novel yet versatile" (smythelesvestes.com).

A great tailored jacket is a fantastic way to look polished and chic in an instance.

What are my favorite picks from Smythe this fall? I adore the black wool with red collar jacket. I would pair this with a little black cigarette pant, silk blouse and patent heel.

Another piece that is definitely on the list for fall is a "chubby coat". Smythe makes a wonderful little chubby. Greta for throwing over a dress for a night out or skinny jeans.

Come in and look at other new arrives from Helmut Lang, Christopher Fischer, MiH, and Robert Rodriguez

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Glamorama

Ladies, did you get your dress for the much anticipated Glamorama in downtown Minneapolis? Glamorama is the event of the year for every fashionista in the Twins Cities. You will want to make sure you are dressed in the absolute best fashions for fall. Get into Arafina today and check out our new selection of fall dresses that would be perfect for Glamorama.

She Wore What: Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano was on The View Monday morning to promote her new show on ABC "Mistresses."  She appeared yesterday morning with a beautiful blush color Harriet top and Allyn pant. Both, we currently have in stock at Arafina!!

The separates make the perfect option for summer weddings and get-togethers when a dress just isn't your thing.

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