Orlando Style Magazine article

1. 46 :: orlando style :: City talk
A few weeks before my birthday,
my mother always likes to go
“pre-birthday” shopping; it’s our
Joyce Ann Appelquist and Rose Cahill
hosted a lovely luncheon and fashion show
at Neiman Marcus benefiting House of
tradition. The year of my fourteenth Hope Orlando. In the name of hope, the
birthday I remember falling for a mood was cheerful with a fresh fashion look
camel colored cashmere blazer. It at Spring 2009 Trends: tiered ruffles, broderie
was a classic, a prep-school staple, anglaise, bondage dresses, bow bodices, zip-
and I was totally, madly in-love. Of pers, butterflies and little white dresses seem
course, my mother’s immediate re- to be budding focal points. Frankly, I think
action was that the jacket was “too designers missed the mark this season—the
sophisticated for a girl my age.” But only person I know who mixes butterflies
after a mild-mannered battle in the with bondage is Mariah Carey. Need I say
middle of Bloomingdales, Mom more?
“
obliged and I wore that jacket until
the silk lining ripped.
I’m actually really, really furious
Mom came to visit me a few weeks
that the economy has affected
”
ago and we went to The Mall at Mil-
lenia in search of my 25-again “pre- my shopping habit.
birthday” outfit. I tried on clothes
until my makeup was streaked and
my hair was amiss but we left empty handed. Since the authentic “Big Easy” is undergoing
I just didn’t find anything special—maybe a major facelift, your best bet for bras and
it’s the economy breathing down my neck, beads is Universal Orlando—they kicked
maybe it’s the cheap fabrics from who-knows- off their annual Mardi Gras street party, now
where— but nothing gave me that camel- through April 18. It’s worth grabbing a Hur-
coat-high. ricane Dragon cocktail and enjoying The
2009 Concert Series…I’ve heard that Kelly
I’m actually really, really furious that the econ- Clarkson, Nelly and Ne-Yo are confirmed to
omy has affected my shopping habit. I was perform. Speaking of Universal, I was thrilled
never like this before—indecisive, slow to that Hard Rock brought the 10,000 MANI-
buy, theoretical even! I guess I had a good- ACS (sans Natalie Merchant, regrettably) to
run, but suddenly having more clutches than Velvet Sessions—finally some melodic mu-
In Case You Missed It
cash doesn’t seem very cool. So, as part sic with a message.
of my “Operation Save” scheme I’ve asked
some of my favorite shops for some incen- One of the see-and-be-seen events of the
tives (to benefit us mutually): mention my col- season is always the Morning Star School
umn, save money. You’re welcome. Auxiliary. After 47 years, they are running
the affair like clockwork. The first hour is
Forty Seven Clothing (150 S. Magnolia, Or- always women eyeing women (her suit’s from
lando, 407-557-3134): mention Orlando Style last season, her hair looks terrible, why did
and receive 25 percent off purchase. Inter- she bring him?) followed by a Jacobsons
mix (4200 Conroy Rd, The Mall at Millenia, fashion show. Truthfully though, this is one
407-370-4739): mention Orlando Style and of the most anticipated events of the season
receive a $50 gift card towards a $300 pur- that everyone attends to support the amazing
chase. Lavish Boutique (444 W. New Eng- children (and to showoff their new Spring
land Avenue, Winter Park, 407-644-4174): handbag). u
mention Orlando Style and receive 20 per-
cent off first item and 10 off any other items
purchased. Thread (356 S Park Ave, Winter
By Myriah Hampton
Park, 407-622-7600): mention Orlando Style
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