Spring/Summer 2009 is blooming!  It is a time of newness, reinventing, freshness, and creative self expression.  The word “change” seems to be part of our daily vocabulary.  As history has taught us, lifestyle always dictates fashion!  This season is no exception to the rule and is the perfect time to express your passions, thoughts & protests all through what you wear, and in particular, your accessories.  The Spring season fashion trends are reflecting the extreme aspects of the 1960’s.   You will see art as a prominent influence to fashion accessories; Miuccia Prada’s runway spring collection of painted like prints and patterns on accessories were influential and inspiring to designers and manufacturers alike.    Speaking of hippie-chic, you may be noticing the “Peace” sign is just about everywhere.  We are right in the middle of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the “Peace” symbol.  It certainly is a sign of the times.  My mom graduated in

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1965. She bought her first peace sign charm set in sterling silver for her charm bracelet; she was a freshman then and she wore it all through high school.  By her wearing the peace symbol she supported all of her friends that were there and for peace. We want to hear your protest!  If you still have your peace gear, dig it out, we want to see and hear your peace saga!  Click on the link to read all about the origin of the Peace sign.

  

 

Recently, we were invited by Accessories magazine, a progressive, creative, and highly talented global leader and voice in the fashion accessory industry, to be part of the Fashion POV , our objective was to design a model for their Fall 09’ fashion spread in their March issue called “Borrowing from the Boys”.  We were chosen & recognized for our fashion sense along with 3 other prominent retailers in the nation.  They were looking for “Four Fashion Points of View”, to see how we (individually) bring all of the amazing trends to you from the runways. We all had the same fashions to choose from yet we all had very different perspectives and images; which holds truth to each of you creating your own style, which is exactly our philosophy at Serendipity. We can give you all the colors, patterns, shapes, and materials that are on trend – it is up to you to put it together any way you want.  There is no right or wrong, it’s what you love and what you feel great in. We were thrilled to have the experience and special Thanks to Lauren Parker for the invitation and the entire creative team at “Accessories” and to Peter Sakas for the amazing photos.

 

“Pittsburgh Today Live” invited us on the show 02/09/09 to feature Spring 09’ collection and to acknowledge our recognition; so if you missed it, check it out on our website www.serendipityaccessories.com.

Below enjoy behind the scenes footage of the photo shoot along with the article.

 

         

 

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Think of yourself as a tabula-rosa (a blank slate) this spring create yourself a masterpiece!

Till our next chat,

XOXO Kim

 

 

A Holiday wish from Kim, Pete and our entire staff. We would like to Thank all of our clients for your patronage and friendships throughout the year and the success of our new Two PPG Place location. We wish you all Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. We look forward to accessorizing you in 2009.

Discover the spirit of Christmas in unexpected places. Open your heart to the perfect season. Be merry, be joyous, and above all, be fashionable!

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The Holiday season is just around the corner. As we approach uncertain political and economic shifts most of us are concerned with our financial stability; so like many others you are most likely to reserve a bit more this Holiday season. Unfortunately for your self gift giving (the unwritten rule of “one gift to give and five gifts for you”) most likely will sacrifice. Since all of you are fashionistas, professional shopper’s, image envied, and requires retail therapy – should you sacrifice your look this season? Absolutely not!

Fashionistas throughout history have taught us that know matter what your financial status is, your image should not reflect it. Spectacular women whom have set the tone for what is means to have class, sophistication, glamour, etiquette, and eternal style – Jacquelyn Onassis-Kenedy, Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, Doris Day, Liz Taylor, and Joan Crawford are just a few of some of my favorite fashion icons.

We are sensitive to your needs in an unstable economic future, so we have searched high and low to bring you amazing Holiday fashions and gifts at great values. No matter where or how you celebrate this season do it Hollywood Style; whether you are at home or out on the town add a little touch of glamour inspired by the 1940’s.

Vibrant jewel tones take center stage with a touch of Santa red just about anywhere (hot fuchsia with red, tangerine orange with red, majestic purple with red…think peacock feather tones with copper & olive gold tones…).Look for giant chandelier earrings, huge cocktail rings, oversized brooches clustered together, bib-style necklaces all adorned with glass, crystal & faceted beads. Marcasite makes a come back (was known as the black diamond during the depression) along with opera length gloves, ruffled stoles, and don’t forget adding the ever so exotic accessory of fur or feathers even both. Mix textures and materials together to create interest and individuality (ex. velvet, leather & fur with crystals). Don’t go anywhere this Holiday season without a little sparkly something!

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(1.)Credit Card or Business card holders, (2.) City Tote bags, Scarves, (3.) Purse Hooks, Key Finders, (4.) Luggage Tags, Hollywood Fashion Tape, Hair Accessories, Mirror Compacts, Pill Boxes, Select Fashion Jewelry.

Great Gift Idea’s under $50.00

(1.)Decorative Jewelry Doll Stands, (2.) lipFUEL, Select Fashion Jewelry, (3.) Select Littlearth Handbags, Pashminas, (4.) Nicole Miller Umbrellas, Cuff Bracelets, Clutch bags, Select Sterling Silver Jewelry, Flex Flops (emergency flip flop). Fashionable Insulated Lunch bags

Wherever this season’s festivities take you celebrate dressed to thrill!

Until next chat,
Kim XOXO

    

A positive attitude is the best defense against the many challenges we face every day.  A positive attitude creates positive results.  I believe that each individual has a special something about themselves that is electric and your accessories that you wear will tell your story.  So, no matter what your challenge is…physically, mentally, verbally, financially, or even an age complex…what ever it is conquer it looking amazing!

    You all have your “thing” your known for.  For example, you are always getting compliments on those shocking turquoise eyes.  I would suggest wearing bold blue crystal beads mixed with a silver link necklace to enhance the eyes and watch admirers melt at the instant site of your face.   Get where I’m going, when you look good you feel good, accentuate the positive assets.

     Accessories are making a major impact in the world of fashion.  There are no rules to follow, if you love it wear it.  A little confidence goes a long way and age is not a factor when it comes to accessories.  With such bold & exotic pieces shown for trend, lately I’ve heard so many women say, “I’m too old to wear that”; those words should never be spoken!  Just because you may have already seen it & done it does not mean that you can’t be a fashionista now – pass the fashion sense on, it’s always better the second time around.  Accessories know no age, weight, size, height;   it allows you to be as expressive as you want.  Your option this season for image is limitless; mix & match for your own flair. 

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 For an instant edgy look try large silver hoops or if you are a flower child wear a bold floral cuff bracelet or ring, if you are saving the earth, go eco-chic.  Yes! – you can wear any nature inspired accessories during the winter months; not only is it trendy,  as the climate draws towards shorter days wearing something colorful or nature inspired  takes your mood to a brighter place. Say yes to white; I’m not sure who said you can’t wear white in the winter, it is so fresh mixed with jet.  Don’t eliminate color for winter. Jewel tones are ever so prevelant this season; try wearing red it is a sign of energy. 

 

       Now more than ever with major economic uncertainties and political shifts it is time to express yourself.  If the wallet is a little tight or you just might want to hang onto the extra bucks just in case, try mixing the old with a little new.  Accessories are the easiest, most affordable, and most versatile way to update any wardrobe.

You got it flaunt it!

Until next chat,
Kimberly XOXO

Calling all Fashionistas (fash’ion’is’ta = follower of fashion, somebody involved in the fashion industry.) This is the perfect time to say Cheers to all Fashionistas! Recently many of you are new to our monthly fashion blog; if you are on this private VIF (Very Important Fashionista) list, you are the one in the know and that is the best part about Serendipity’s fashion blog. Why? It’s Fashion week in NY, for Spring /Summer 2009. Stay tuned we’ll let you know all about it. We personally handpick each item to ensure that the items’ color, texture, style, and price are exactly what we want for women who have and/or want their fash-on all the time. We meet with designers, impressive forces who work behind the scenes, we are in constant continuing education and research to bring you the latest in trends, forecasts within the industry & accessory fashion tips.

Each month we supply you with the tools to keep your look fresh & updated; we do all the leg work and homework for you. The magic is in the mix! It’s so easy to mix & match your accessories, and once you get rolling your closet becomes endless.

So for now the Fall season has kicked off! To help you get started being envied for your fashion sense, here are some great mix & match accessory tips to help get you started looking ever so stylishly up dated:

• Always start with your lifestyle; it always dictates your fashion style.
• One simple trendy accessory is the easiest & most affordable way to up date anything – even decades old.
• Remember when wearing exotic accessories keep the clothing simple and tailored with like tones or monotones are always the right choice.
• Some key items to mix-it-up for the Fall 08 are: angel soft knits in lush size scarves, hoods, caps, gloves & even handbags – colorful leg wear in all textures & materials and funky prints (keep in mind when mixing prints keeps like colors together or minimal colors that compliment each other ex. navy, chocolate brown & dark olive green ) – oversize clutch in any material that you adore from python leather to cowhide – long chunky & funky expressive necklaces all layered up – distressed hardware can be found hooked up on just about any accessory (bold necklaces, wide cuff bracelets, huge earrings & yes worn all together)
• It’s all about layering this season both clothing and accessories, start thin from bottom up, your thickest or most bold should be layered last.
• You will not find too many black handbags this season it’s seems a little vanilla compared to the deep dark rich jewel tones like eggplant leather croco (my personal favorite & it goes with everything that black does and more).
• As the season changes keep those lips healthy, don’t forget to lush out your lips for full, hydrated, shimmering beauty with LipFUEL in the hottest Fall color Drop Top Gorgeous, it is a great color for all skin tones.

I would like to say Thanks to our S.A.S. Fashionistas from Pittsburgh to LA, keep the photos coming!

Well my trendsetters get your fash-on!

Until next Chat,

Kimberly XOXO

 

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As the fall season swiftly approaches us so does back to school and re-thinking our fall wardrobe. Once you have finished with books, digs for the dorm room, and all the other school time gear for your Ivy League star; you can then think about yourself. Who is that fashionista? Don’t forget about you. You are the fuel, energy, passion, heart & soul that makes your entire day and household function and your style should function simultaneously with it. Of course every one of us would love to revamp our entire wardrobe each season, but who has the time and the dime to keep up! Upgrade the wardrobe without downgrading the precious dollars you work so hard for, especially in an uncertain economy. We are here to give you the inside scoop on accessory trends to help you look so amazing people will fall right over at the very sight of you. They’ll say, “How does she do it all and look amazing too?”

Now let’s talk fashion gossip for Fall ’08. Fashion jewelry takes on styles at new heights. Thanks to the trend setting S.J. Parker heels have no limits. Rich jewel tones set the tone for the season. Look for mixed materials, textures, prints & patterns; distressed metals, glazed leathers, crazy fringe (a 60’s 70’s thing) & python prints lead the jungle pack.

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Fur collars, funky leg wear (in all colors, patterns & textures such as knits), caps with flaps& fedoras with exotic details (feathers or suede cording). The oversized clutch, also known as the envelope clutch, still going strong for the Fall season. The medium size handbag is back into play, and for those of you who live out of your bag, the oversized multi-pocketed ever trendy and functional bag lives on. Look for enormous necklaces and lots of layers, big bling, giant cuff bracelets in you favorite leathers or metals, and the ever stylish giant chandelier earrings which are inspired by the Art Deco period to the new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Superheroes.” Very cool!

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This is the season of Fashionistas, so if you dare to take a catwalk on the sidewalk visit Serendipity to find your passion for fashion.

Until next chat,

Kimberly XOXO

Well my fashionistas, as many of you know by now we have moved our location to Two PPG Place, First Floor (street level Market Square), and we love our new roots! The Grand Opening was June 23, 2008; it’s been an amazing week. On behalf of Serendipity “Accessories to express yourself” we would like to congratulate Leah Varner for being the winner of our Serendipitous Gift Basket valued at $300.00, ooh-la-la, we hope that she is enjoying her goodies. Also we would like to thank everyone for being a part of our Grand Opening celebration, and invite everyone to visit our new home.

Summertime rays are gleaming down upon us so it’s time to get sun-kissed! As we have long awaited the sun Gods to shine upon us, so have we long awaited the hottest lip plumping lip gloss on the circuit to shine on our lips- Serendipity “Accessories to express yourself” proudly & exclusively introduces ‘ lipFUEL ‘ Serendipity has been working closely (since October of 07’) with the leading cosmecutal company in the industry to help develop our own signature lip plumping lip gloss.

lipFUEL is a revolutionary high shine lip plumping gloss fortified with genuine diamond dust. A peptide complex instantly and continually stimulates collagen synthesis for voluptuous lips. It is a Botox alternative or if you prefer Botox it will sustain longer between injections . The results are amazing… what do you get?

Instantly plumped lips and in as little as four weeks with continual use you’ll get:

• 60% boost in hydration
• 40% increase in volume
• 29% decrease in surface lines

…and the most beautiful kissable lips ever!! The best part is that it does not burn or irritate the lips. It feels cool like a summer’s night breeze. You’ll never want to be without it! It is available in four beautiful shades ‘Hot Broad’, ‘Classy Chassy’, ‘Mustang Sexy’, & ‘ Drop Top Gorgeous’. It can be worn alone, over lipstick, over lip liner, or even over other lip glosses. It’s high shine, non sticky, light weight, and is sheer in color.

AVAILABLE NOW & EXCLUSIVELY at Serendipity “Accessories to express yourself” as well as online at Serendipityaccessories.com. Stop in to try it out, you will love it! Happy Summer, let the sun Gods kiss those million dollar lips.

– Fuel you don’t mind paying for.

Until next chat,
Kim XOXO

Grab your bag, here we go again! As many of you know by now, we are taking fashion to the streets. Serendipity Accessories to Express Yourself is moving our current location from One Oxford Centre level Two to street level Market Square, Two PPG Place First Floor. My husband Pete & I and our entire staff would like to Thank our patrons who have made our experience at One Oxford Centre so memorable; we look forward to accessorizing you at our new home. Our ultimate goal has always been to set roots to street level, and with the swift growth of the Market Square area we are extremely excited to be part of an amazing downtown commencement of prosperity and growth. So please join us for the Grand Opening at Two PPG Place First Floor on Monday June 23, 2008.

So being said that, as summer temperatures start to sizzle get ready for some sun-sational accessories that will get you feeling hot- hot- hot! Fire colors such as shades of corals, reds, oranges, pinks, & yellows mixed together and then layered with metallics will be just the right blend to go along with that perfect margarita. Ditch the black (I know you all feel safe in it – hellooooo it’s summertime), try any neutral shade as your base or basic. If the fire tones don’t make you sizzle chill out with accessories in turquoises or melon greens still with neutral shades as your base. A straw hat or handbag adds instant summertime to anything. When pool side or sand side don’t forget those large soft metallic or shell earrings, lots of bangles, & layer-layer-layer.

Well off we go and off you go, so for the gal on the go here are some of our favorite accessories that will keep you going for easy breezy summertime fun:

Card holder -a tiny 3 ½ X 2 ½ will hold just about six credit cards, business cards, or a license your debit card & a few bucks- in your pocket and out the door.

A small cross-body or military style handbag is perfect for travel, shopping, amusement parks, or chasing the little ones- you have all you need and it’s on your body and allows you to be hands free.

Purse hook -twists flat in your bag and hooks onto any table, bar, or flat surface so you do not have to put your bag on the floor ( it’s good Feng Shui to keep your purse off the floor at all times & within six months you will have more bucks in your bag).

Sport bands are comfortable and keeps those mangy bangs off the face, plus you won’t have to do your hair, pull it back & be done with it.

5 section ultra mini umbrella in a wristlet carry bag –super light weight, opens to full size and fits right in your pocket or purse & designed by Nicole Miller so of course it’s adorable.

Large metallic earrings add rays of fashion to any sundress or swimsuit.

Shades to save the day and the eyes- the bigger the sunglasses the bigger the attitude.

Straw hat in any shape or size –all you need is a little ‘hatitude’.

So to all of our Fashionistas we will see you looking sizzlin’ hot on June 23, 2008, save the date.

Until next chat,
XOXO Kim