Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Trollbeads * What's YOUR Story?


The handcrafted German foxtail chains provide the perfect opportunity to create personalized jewelry that tells your unique story. Here you see three examples of bracelets created by Trollbeads customers! Look at how unique and fabulous they each are!

We're having a trunkshow February 10, 11, 12 and 13th. Why don't you visit trollbeadsus.com to create your wish list! Start designing your own unique story today.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Great Valentine's Day Gift Idea!


Mark Your Calendars! The Trollbeads Trunk Show is scheduled for February 10, 11, 12 and 13th. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

We'll have great specials including a FREE bracelet with the purchase of a clasp and FREE beads with bead purchase.

Log on to www.trollbeadsus.com to start putting together your "wish list"!

Trollbead's motto is "Every Story Has a Bead." Come on in and start your story at Willow Tree!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

What "Season" are You?

An important part of choosing the right colors for your wardrobe is to pick the ones that flatter your skin tone. First, you need to decide which season most accurately describes your complexion.

"Winter" complexions have blue or pink undertones. Skin can be pale white, yellowish-olive, or dark. Winter people are generally brunettes, with deeply colored eyes. Many Asians and African Americans fall into this category.

"Summer" complexions, like winter complexions, have blue or pink undertones. Skin is pale and pink. Summers are often natural blondes or brunettes with pale eyes.

"Autumn" complexions have golden undertones. Many redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes fall into this category.

"Spring" complexions have golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach. Spring people generally have straw-colored or strawberry red hair, freckles, rosy cheeks, and blue or green eyes.

Now that you know your "season" - let's talk about choosing colors to flatter your skin tone!

"Winters" should wear colors that are sharp and clear. White, black, navy blue, red and shocking pink are good choices. For lighter colors, wear icy tones rather than pastels. Avoid subdued tones like beige, orange and gold.

"Summers" should choose pastels and soft neutrals with rose and blue undertones. Lavender, plum, rose-brown and soft blue are great, but black and orange are not.

"Autumns" should select colors with golden undertones including camel, beige, orange, gold and dark brown. Avoid items with blue tones, like navy.

"Springs" can wear warm colors like camel, peach, golden yellow and golden brown. Avoid dark, dull colors.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Let's Talk Trends!

You've seen fashions reminiscent of the '50s and '60s for a bit, so it can't be a surprise that particular elements of the '70s are making an appearance, too! Watch for '70s bohemian and '70s sophisticated glamour looks this season. Think pants with elegant blouses by day and shimmering "bling-y" dresses by night.

The silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s are still so popular with shapes that accentuate curves and foster femininity. A hip-hugging sheath dress with a below-the-knee hem is the ultimate in hourglass dressing, while the circle skirt remains at the core of the trend.

Willow Tree is your TREND HEADQUARTERS! Stop in and take a look around.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

We Have MANY Little Black Dresses


This great "little black dress" by Joseph Ribkoff is perfect for the office, Sunday brunch, the symphony or a wedding!

The great "silky knit" has an interesting neck line that includes a mock-turtle neck AND a drape cowl. It comes with a very understated elastic belt -- that's PERFECT paired with simple pumps for the office or daytime wear.

It also looks fabulous with a more glamorous bling belt, that when paired with some dressy platforms and jewelry is ideal for a night on the town!

It's a simple and versatile little black dress that works for just about any occasion you can imagine!

LOVE IT!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

New Year's Resolution



New Year's Day has always been a time for looking back on the past, and more importantly, looking forward to the coming year.

It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Well, this year, Willow Tree has a couple of resolutions that we hope you'll support!

We are going to continue to spread the word about our own LOCAL FIRST CAMPAIGN and also the 3/50 project which is trying to save the independent brick and mortar businesses that our nation is built on.

Supporting the 3/50 project is easy! Simply think of three businesses you would miss if they closed. Stop in and patronize them! Say hello. Support them! Your purchases are what keep them open! Log on to their site at www.the350project.net to learn more about this important initiative.

Also watch for the new THINK LOCAL FIRST city directory that the WBA is scheduled to release and distribute soon. The first edition was published in 2008 -- and they've been working to update it for the past couple of year -- and promise to have it out soon!

Let's all work to THINK LOCAL FIRST! Become educated. Spread the word!