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It's like Shopping in Your Wealthy Girlfriends Closet!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

New Adventures

Can you believe that the new store will be opening in just a matter of weeks? It is getting really exciting around Fifi's. What else is exciting is the GREAT sales that are going on up until July 31st (the last day at the current location), there are pieces that are up to 80% off! Amazing, right? You definitely do not want to miss out on an amazing new piece for your closet at a fraction of the rack price.

The new dressing rooms
With August around the corner that also means school is about to begin. Are all of you parents rejoicing that summer is coming to an end? I know that you are probably gearing up to get your little ones new clothes for the new year...but what about you? And with the new shop opening up in August you will be able to experience a whole new Fifi's but still get great steals to spruce up your wardrobe.

Look for pieces with lace to add a surprising element to your work outfit. It beats just wearing a regular solid color top under your blazer and then you can taken it from work day to evening with by taking off your blazer. Easy breezy.

Also try wearing bold colors to the office. It is so easy to just migrate to black, grey, and navy when buying work clothes, I do it to often. However,  how much more fun would getting dressed in the morning be if you decided to wear a fire engine red top with that suit or even a red skirt?

Take those small ideas for your closet ladies and get your shop on at Fifi's!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Renewed

I read on Twitter the other day, that 2012 is half-way over! It is not as though that is huge news but it was kind of a smack in the face. With 2012 half-way over that means fall is quickly approaching even though with this heat we may never get there. However, it will come...you and your wardrobe need to be ready, it is never to early to start thinking about it. A tip is to prep your closet for new items by going through your wardrobe and really ask yourself, "am I going to wear this again"? If not take a good look at the piece, is it in good condition and is it still on trend/style? If it is, then why not take it to Fifi's new store location and consign it for the fall. That way you can turn what is currently into your closet into something brand new.

I hope everyone is getting reved up and excited about the new store! It is going to be a beautiful place and the unique thing about it is so many of the pieces and decor that has gone into the new space have been refurbished and made new. It is the same idea that goes into you shopping at Fifi's taking what was someone else's great piece and making it your own.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the renewed pieces you will find at the new store.

  

Once you see these incredible pieces you will be able to admire them in a whole new way because you will know that they are reclaimed and made new again. Just like you will do to your closet when you visit Fifi's. I am always finding incredible pieces for my wardrobe, I never leave disappointed....or empty handed for that matter.

We cannot wait to unveil the new store and all that is to come. And before I leave you I am going to let you see a few of the amazing items already in stock for when the new store opens.

 

Shoes and bags...oh my! And a new men's section is being added as well. Mark your calendars for the opening, you won't want to miss it.

Friday, July 13, 2012

What do you mean by "Young Men's?"




Here is the second part to our guide. This will help guide you to know what we are looking for when we say Young Men's clothing. We're not trying to be ageists at FiFi's, but we wanted to try and carry brand for the 18-30 year old guy who is looking to be sharply dressed without spending a fortune (which is just what us girls want too, right?)

Here are some looks and labels to help set you on the right path. We are looking for names like this:










We also are looking for labels like:
Polo by Ralph Lauren
Lacoste
Pac Sun Labels: Volcom, O'Neill, Hurley, Volcolm, Billabong, FOX, DC, Quicksilver, Young and Reckless
Vineyard Vines
Southern Tide
Fossil
Gap
Lucky Brand
True Religion
Brooks Brothers
Levis
Greg Norman 
Guess
Tommy Hilfiger
Calvin Klein

We are accepting "athletic wear" but this is limited to tops and zip up sweat jackets...no tees, shorts, pants or real workout wear..mostly the lounge lines by Nike, Adidas and UnderArmor


These are some looks that we are going for:






















AE Fleece Varsity Jacket
Slim-Fit Big Pony Polo - Polo Ralph Lauren Custom-Fit  - RalphLauren.com




Neck Tat V3 Tee














We are not really looking for this:


Though the man in the suit may be Mr. Right!























Not so much on the dress pants either

Not too many jackets either, unless it can work like this:






This would be an okay jacket. It's different than just your black sports coat and makes an outfit with jeans look finished. We can only look over and let you know if we can accept it or not, but if it's within 3 years style and has one of the labels we are looking for it may be a yes!

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Here is what we are looking for...










Hey FiFi's Fans! I know there have been a lot of questions as to what we are taking and looking at for fall consignment. I thought sharing some names and pictures would help you.

Here are some examples of old labels we do not accept in the store. Brand labels get redesigned every time a design team changes or when a stores re-brand their image.





 To the right are examples of Gap, Liz, Talbots, and White House. These are labels we do not take simply because of their age (even though they are the names we want). So if we ever turn something down that has the name we are looking for, it may be that the specific label it has is not what we are looking for. To the left are new examples of Talbots we are now NOT accepting for fall 2012.











This is the NEW chicos label we are searching for (Updated within last 2 years)
This is a newer Coldwater label. The older ones are green. This is a cream label with tan printing
This is the newest LOFT label...also within the last 2 years






Now, lets talk about looks: What is Fall?




YES: We want Pants
NO: We do not wants capris/shorts















YES: We want short and long sleeve blouses










NO: We dont want Sleeveless











YES: We want cardigans



NO: We dont want heavy sweaters












NO: We don't want coats





NO: We don't want sandals


Yes we want your closed toed shoes

















That is all for now. I will add more about mens and juniors. Stay tuned!