November 27 th 2014: THANKSGIVING

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.

Franz Grillparzer

Brainy Quotes

Williams and Sonoma

how will you be celebrating?

volunteering in a kitchen for those in need

the boulevard bolt for the homeless

teaching your children the art of  making beignets

remodeling your home for what seems like a 100 relatives 

food, wine and a walk
football with your feet up 

we are especially thankful to those who will
be working on this day ... blessed are those that labor

what are you wearing?

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Cotton cable ivory sweater Ralph Lauren
Gap forest green cords
Converse
Espresso Coach cross body

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Martha Stewart pulls a casual outfit together beautifully with kitten heel

ADORABLE
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Seven denim jacket
Talbots oxford shirt
Ivy Jane plaid skirt
Janet & Janet saddle brown boot

there is one in every family

NFL Thanksgiving Day

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Quilted jacket with fur collar cinnamon brown
Lauren checked trouser
Tory Burch blouse with tassel tie
Henri Beguelin bag 




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candace bergen was on the morning tv circuit looking absolutely radiant.  decided to look up a few pics from the past

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we think this has a Kate Spade look

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The Four Season in New York

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Cashmere and velvet moss green cardigan
Talbots suede skirt
Kate Spade gold handbag
Manolo skin pump 

also known as the city of The Angels
Los Angeles

"‘Tis the season to be jolly and thankful, and well-fed and warm. ‘Tis also the season to give to those who may be less fortunate—and more hungry—by taking advantage of the city's many volunteer opportunities. Start your volunteer work with our list of some of the best places in Los Angeles to feed the needy—and hopefully your altruism will linger well past the holidays. "

Chicos serape in fall colors
Gap olive khaki tee
J Brand raisin color cords
Delman sienna color suede boot 

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Turquoise necklace Shay Walker of Atlanta
Love Rocks long brown sweater
Jones of New York Navajo print jacket
Kenneth Cole brick red handbag

Howard Hustle Two-Mile Run/Walk start the day-after-Thanksgiving race led by an enthusiastic group of costumed students. More than 320 college students, Thanksgiving Weekend guests and local community members completed the route.

DF 2015

crazy as it seems

we are scheduling our spring appointments






if YOU want to make money consigning

with Designer Finds,

first decide

if you are really ready to part with 

your items!

YOUR CLOSET:

-Decide how much time you want to invest in preparing your items.

-Choose items YOU would want to buy again.

-Check each item in bright light for spots, damaged linings, worn hem lines,  and zippers. We check for these things when you bring them into the shop.

-Each item must be in excellent condition. This is how you will make money. 

-Please dry clean your items if indicated  "dry clean only" (this can be expensive, so decide if you are willing to spend the money).

-Appropriately launder your clothes that do not need to be dry cleaned. Clothes get dusty or musty in closets. If your items are soiled and have spots, we will not be able to consign them. Again this is labor intensive plan, but will be beneficial for consigning.

-Make sure your items are ironed.  This will absolutely make a difference in our pricing.  All items should be on hangers, especially after all that ironing.

-A recent purchase. We prefer items that are within a two year window that will still be current with mall articles. Exceptions might be Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Lanvin handbags and shoes.

-If this looks overwhelming and you just want to clean and toss from your closet, please call us and we will recommend some possible donation sites for your apparel.

OUR STORE:

-Visit Designer Finds and see if our inventory is a good match for yours.

- Meet our staff and see if we are a good match for you.

-We sell seasonally. Our spring appointments begin in January. Our fall appointments begin in late July. Call early because we book up quickly.
  

-We want your best. That is how we make money and how you will make the most for your clothing.

-We offer a 50/50 split.  You may come into the store for payments at your convenience or receive one ( hopefully BIG ) check in the mail at the end of your contract period.

2014 winter white

winter white

Dr Zhivago

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Patagonia winter white jacket
J Crew winter white cords
J Crew cream flats with rhinestone snowflakes
Ralph Lauren ads in background 

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Mink jacket with fox tux collar

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J Crew Hat
Karlie winter white jacket
Linea Pelle bag

our inspiration for winter white blog
we of course think our model and assistant is much prettier

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"Gouqi is known as the "king of berries" and has been used for thousands of years as an overall tonic to boost energy, immunity and fertility - and treat just about everything.

Ancient Chinese cherished three tonics for health - ginseng, lingzhi (lucid ganoderma, a fungus) and gouqi (Chinese wolfberry). The tiny red berries are justly famous - and more affordable."

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Amy Adams in the movie American Hustle

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winter white vegetable soup

"This recipe is adapted from a recipe from Mustards Grill, a wonderful roadside restaurant in Napa, serving delicious stick-to-your ribs dishes & fantastic wines.  We kind of love the place.  This soup is a little sweet on it’s own, but a spoonful of herbaceous, garlicky pesto swirled in balances everything out, making this a hearty lunch, perfect for a cold winter day.

the recipe may be found"

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THE PENCIL PANT

Mary Tyler Moore
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stay in shape this winter

the skinny pant is still in vogue

sophia copla very very chic in Paris
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Soft Surroundings velvet brocade coat
c. wonder jeans
Cole Haan pumps

Garance Dore
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Kim Novak
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Samsonite tomato red coat
NY & C jeans
Stuart Weitzman animal print boot

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Lafayette 148 trench coat

Victoria Secrets skinny leg

Louis Vuitton aubergine handbag

Frye boot

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Worth blush pink leather jacket

Equestrian gray pant

Chloe gray boot

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these fall colors together are simply gorgeous

aubergine, violet, moss, plum, squash, 

Etro floral jacket with velvet collar

Equestrian pant with suede calf

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Sheseido for fall

we hope we see you out this weekend.

one of us will be at the haunted houses wearing easy jeans, another at the Predators game box seat wearing either a floral dress with boots and jacket or Equestrian pants with blue silk blouse and leather short jacket.  definitely going to see Chicago and wearing a Wolford skirt and the " valet shoe" that is slightly too tight but beautiful.

enjoy the fabulous weather and look great