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A View from Bow Street: January White Sail!

January 4, 2012 1:57:56 PM EST

OUR JANUARY WHITE SALE SAIL!

The new year is off to a bright and chilly start. We see the return of the puffy coat and fur lined parkas out of our window to Bow Street in Freeport. Children gather at the bus stop surrounded by billowing clouds of their own breath. It is the type of weather that once you are inside a house and you realize that you have forgotten something in the car, there is a moment or two of self-searching and weighing just how badly you need that item, given the effort and breath-stealing chill involved in retrieving it. We become a lot more organized with our trips to the car, or anywhere outside, this time of year.

Freeport has returned to its winter self. It is quiet. Jingle bells and the clopping of the horse drawn carriage no longer competes with the street noise. Given that we are an outdoor shopping mecca, shoppers now stay bundled up and walk briskly usually with their coffee cups held close to their bodies for attempted warmth.

Even though January has been traditionally the time for White Sales developed as a boring tactic to keep linen makers in business during this slow time of year, here at Sea Bag’s we are the unofficial home of the White Sail and there is nothing boring about it!

RED STAR BAG

Stepping into the Sea Bags store is an instant reminder of warmth and fun.  Against the white of recycled Dacron, our designs are as robust as they are functional. A red star medium tote carried on the shoulder of a bright green puffy coat -or leopard print carcoat - is just as refreshing now as it was a few months ago, and just as stylish as it will be on a cotton sleeve this summer.

We enjoyed a busy holiday season. Countless Sea Bags are now debuting as part of the new January White Sail. Each bag holds its own unique character based a commitment to reusable resources and with a distinguished nautical flair.

What Sea Bag do you carry during the winter?

0 Comments | Posted in A View From Bow Street By Jennifer DeChant

Fashion Friday: White - Not Just for Brides

April 1, 2011 3:30:36 PM EDT

Last week I wrote about colors being splashed all over the fashion pool.  A direct contrast but another enormously hot color trend right now is layers of white. 

Crisp, clean, pure, and simple, white is the ideal blank canvas. The beauty of white fashions is that they are affordable and available at all shopping locations from your local boutique to the closest box store.  White T-shirts, dresses, jeans and even handbags are the most basic items that you can buy. This is an easy fashion trend you can follow this season.

Pairing white with more white is actually a great way to disguise body parts that you are not fond of, as wearing only one color can camouflage imperfections. It does this by focusing on a whole instead of a part. Solid outfits can be powerful and sophisticated & a great palette for accessories.White Layered

Always proceed by wearing white with caution! I can't tell you the countless times I've tried on a pair of pants only to find that I can see the pocket lining through the fabric. There is nothing more unflattering. This leads us to another white rule - nude colored under garments are a must, because white can be visible through the garment.  Finally, keep a bleach pen or spot remover on hand for easy clean ups with your favorite white.

White is a wonderfully versatile color, its simplicity, grace and, elegance is unmatched by any other color. Just think of your best friend’s wedding with the bride dressed in white. It is timeless, looks fabulous on everyone and combines effortlessly with every color imaginable. Start searching for a great white shirt or the perfect pair of white jeans, just be sure to pick up a few extra Tide sticks along the way....you'll need ‘em.

0 Comments | Posted in General Fashion Fridays By Shana Aldrich