2008 Blog Archive

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Summer Style - Celebrate your Waist...Caftans and more for Curvy Girls. - At Sequins & Sand we understand troublesome bits. Yes, we have them too. But we've learned a few tricks along the way. Tips that will show you how to embrace...
Summer Style - Beach Kaftans for Problem Thighs.... - To the knee please is the safest bet and one that is sure to restore your beach confidence this summer. Now that doesn't mean frump...far from it. You...
Sunglass Style - Sunnies maketh the Woman...Here's how to maketh You! - Your Complexion:>/b> Fair? Try lightweight frames or those with a touch of colour such as rose or amber. Tortoiseshell frames suit fair complexions (avoid...

Summer Style: Summer Staple - White Palazzo Pants. We pray, however, that you do ensure they're hemmed to the right length or your style diva image will go up in smoke. - It may cost $15 on top of what you already paid for your pants, but getting your pants hemmed to the right length when you purchase them is worth the time,...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month - here's how to get involved and help. - Just before my aunty died of breast cancer, she sent out a specific instruction not to buy flowers for her funeral, but make a donation to breast cancer...

Summer Style: Our kaftan looks come to life...and life is good! - Kaftans, swimwear, hats, bags, jewellery and thongs...the essential ingredients for a perfect summer look. We recently had the chance to show some of...
Summer Preview Catalogue - take a peek...print it off! - This is potentially going to be my shortest blog ever. Short but sweet...ever so sweet and you won't be disappointed. Summer stock has now landed at Sequins...

Summer Travel Tips - off to Asia? Judith did it recently with Amanda and had a perfect time. - "I recently visited Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. I travel to this region quite a lot and have never quite got the packing right: humidity, high temperatures,...

Summer Style: How 'bout an Apple...what's to grapple when you're an apple - Okay, let's start with the basics. What is 'Apple' body shape you ask? Good question that deserves an equally good answer. Here goes... Depending on what...

Summer Suitcase: What to Pack for A Summer Holiday without Over-packing! - Once we have sorted the in & out trays, fridges, farmed out the hamster & dog, we then start wishing we had lost THE life changing 4 kgs, lamenting the...
Summer Style: What Kaftan to Wear When You're a Pear. - I had an absolutely fabulous time today with a friend of mine, styling her gorgeous 'perfect pear' body. Having just received samples for our new summer...
Summer Fashion...Friend or Foe for the Over 40's? - Carrie and the girls may have moved to New York in search of labels and love (unsure of what to do with them at times) but at the ages of somewhere between...
Summer Style: How to Wear Your Kaftan Everyday - From the Beach to the Burbs! - From Beach to Burbs...I like that! Being in the midst of the cooler autumn/winter months now here in Australia, I've been looking at my fabulous stash...

Summer Suitcase: Jet-setting overseas? Tick off these Packing List Basics for the perfect break. - I may be your favourite tipster, but that doesn't mean I can't learn and pick up a few of my own every now and then! Having recently choofed off to China...

Summer Style: - Finding the right colours to wear. It's as easy as getting out the Alfoil. - Choosing the right colour basically turns an otherwise 'yeh, that looks good' into a jaw dropping 'that looks amazing on you!' I don't know about you,...

Summer Style: Looking fabulous is all in the fit. Here's some real fit for thought. - I was at a fashion trade fair last weekend with 'the girls'...such fun! I'm thrilled to report that next summer is looking great and we'll be bringing...
Summer Style: Find your personal style...unleash the style queen within. - We talk about offering stylish resortwear for busy women. Why do we do that? Basically for ONE reason....confidence. We exist to help busy women look gorgeous...

Valentines Day - what's your perfect Valentine's Day Gift? ...assuming you celebrate it! - Is it the fact that we are simply acknowledged that makes Valentines' Day burn on? Maybe it's the element of true surprise that get's us all warm and fuzzy....

Holiday Tales from one of 'our girls' - Well after numerous island and tropical holidays I finally felt I had hit the jackpot with my "evening resort wear". I had always felt either under or...
Here we go.....weeeeeeeeeeeee! - Here we are in 2008 all new & shiny. A new year to be looked at and pondered on with expectation, hope & desire, wondering what's in store for us. ...