Bring Your Summer Wardrobe from Drab to Fab

Everyone has felt the terrible realization, after flipping through dress after dress in your closet, that you have absolutely nothing to wear. Too old, worn too many times, too short, too tight, there are various reasons for each subsequent rejection, but the bottom line is, you need a new outfit. Luckily, Miller/Hamilton Companies are here to help you find this summer’s must-haves.

Instyle’s 2011 Top Ten Summer Essentials can all be found on Shopthefarout.com. Below are a few to get your summer wardrobe back on track.

1. Floral Sundress- Light, airy, and adorable, this summer trend never goes out of style.

https://www.shopthefarout.com/clothes/dresses/wild-blossom-dress

2. Maxi Dress- Comfortable and classy, any maxi dress can be dressed up for dinner with friends or dressed down for an afternoon shopping trip.

https://www.shopthefarout.com/clothes/dresses/leilei-print-dress

3. Neon Miniskirt- Funky and fun, a neon miniskirt can be matched with a variety of tops providing you with a different outfit every time.

https://www.shopthefarout.com/clothes/skirts/twist-front-mini-skirt

4. Worn-In Tee- You can never have enough of these. Perfect for errand-running on those sultry summer days.

https://www.shopthefarout.com/clothes/tops/blackout-t-shirt

5. Tunic Dress- Don’t know what to wear? With the ability to be casual or classy, you can’t go wrong with this go-to dress.

https://www.shopthefarout.com/clothes/dresses/waisted-tank-dress

Summer in Style

The dog days of summer are here at last, and there’s nothing we love more here at Miller/Hamilton Companies than laying out in the sun! Whether its the beach, the pool or the Great Lawn here in New York, nothing says summer like tan lines. However, we’ve noticed that most beach towels are either really comfortable and a complete fashion faux pas or they’re tres chic and completely uncomfortable. Uncomfortable towels make sunbathing less than enjoyable, and ugly towels just make you look bad, so what’s a girl to do? Never fear, ladies: we think we’ve found the perfect marriage of both chicness and comfort in Christy USA beach towels!

Christy USA’s beach towels are an institution in England, with even Queen Victoria requesting Christy towels in the 19th century. Made of 100% Cotton, with one side looped for absorbency and velour on the other side to ensure maximum comfort, Christy USA’s beach towels come in eight bold and beautiful prints that will go with your entire summer wardrobe. Summer may be half over, but its not too late to show off your beach bod with Christy USA’s towels!

Totally Tribal Trend

Two words: jungle fever. There is something about summer that allows even the most hesitant fashionistas to dare to walk on the wild side of their wardrobes. This summer, it’s all about the tribal trend. This animal and ethnic-inspired fad features bold patterns, wild Native American-esk prints, chunky bangles and a pop of color. Our very own Shop The Far Out is embracing this tribal chic trend with this “Aztec” Skirt (Torn by Ronny Kobo), “Tribal” Maxi Dress (Funktional) and “Waisted” Tank Dress (Twellth Street by Cynthia Vincet).

But this funky fad is not just about the clothing. What says animal-inspired better than real rooster feathers…in your hair? I know you’ve seen them; from Ke$ha, to Selena Gomez, to Steven Tyler (?!), to sorority girls alike, hair feathers are just about everywhere. While news reporters may point out environmental concerns and your dad may complain that it’s depleting his fishing lure supply, the hair feather trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

So if you’re looking to channel your inner warrior princess this summer, throw on a fringed, tribal Tee and a flowy maxi skirt, clasp in some colorful hair feathers, grab a fedora and some gold bangles, and TA-DA tribal hipster perfection.

All My...Amy?

After 40+ years of entertaining daytime audiences, ABC announced this spring that famous soap opera "All My Children" will go off the air in September of this year.  While fans everywhere are sad to see the end of Erica Kane, we are happy to report that our client Amy Butler for Welspun has made an appearance before the finale.

In a recent episode, the set designers let us into Colby Chandler's bedroom.  Positioned front and center on her bed is Amy's vibrant Sari Bloom bedding collection.  We think the refreshing blues and pinks bring a blast of sophisticated whimsy into the design.  To see the whole scene, visit  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LheydmFeSq0

This weekend Charles P. Rogers, New York City based bed manufacturer, opened their showroom full of beautiful beds to Writopia Lab, a non-profit organization based in NYC that focuses on developing creative writing skills for youth ages 8-18. Charles P. Rogers, took an active role in National Poetry month hosting their second workshop in conjunction with Writopia Ready.Set.Write: The Poetry Edition.   The event was an opportunity for young writers to work closely under the guidance of trained poetry authors and Writopia mentors to explore poetry as a form of self-expression and share their work with an audience.

Here is an amazing piece of poetry we would like to share. Enjoy:

The Ways of Bed

by

Eleanor Harrison

As soft as a lamb’s gentle fur,

As lovely as the grass sprinkled with dew from

Last night’s rain,

Warm with sunshine

And strong from the rays

Of the rainbow

Created from

The rain’s dreary sleepiness

And the sunlight’s hopeful awakening,

As thrilling as a ride on the wings of a bird,

The hopeful mourning-dove,

As relaxing as an evening

In the moonlight while the sounds of the birds

Calling swiftly

Above your head

A delightful sound

That one cannot see, only can hear the pretty sounds

Far above,

Is a bed,

Its soft canopy of sheets and layers

Spread out across it;

Awaiting a weary being

To come and lay on it

Tempted by its everlasting gentleness

Its loveliness hidden underneath the covers,

Its thrillingness that lies within its pillows,

Its sense of relaxation

That it adds onto the

Layers of blankets and quilts,

And tucks the being into,

And with a final glance

At all the world around it,

The being falls into a

Silent stillness of a

Dream-filled sleep,

Until finally

The folds of the bed sheets

Heat with sunshine

A lamb runs by with its gentle fur,

The grass is strong

From a rainbow,

A mourning-dove glides

Softly across the sky,

The calls of the night birds

Come back in memory,

And the refreshed being

Awakens once more

Into the daylight.

Amy Butler in Seventeen Magazine!

Amy Butler's Sari Bloom Euro Sham is in Seventeen magazine this April! This sham is the perfect way to lighten up any room for the spring season. To view the collection and to see what other fun, trendy goods Amy has to offer, please visit here. 

New York Spaces Magazine: JAB!

We are happy to share that JAB Antoetz is featured in the April 2011 issue of New York Spaces! For more information on JAB products, please click here.

Pot of Blush: Arte Italica in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens

Arte Italica was featured  in Connecticut Cottages and Gardens this month! To view Arte Italica's complete collection, visit their website.

Curtain Call: Amy Butler!

Amy Butler was featured in Canada's Style at Home last month! The "Princess of Pattern", as Style at Home refers to her as, has recently launched her new collection of shower curtains. To view the entire collection, visit her website.

Show us some love (and win a bed!) - Charles P. Rogers

Visit this website to enter for a chance to win a Charles P. Rogers bed! 

Traditional Home February 2011: JAB Anstoetz!

 

JAB is featured in the February 2011 issue of Traditional Home! You can see the entire line of JAB Anstoetz here.

Rachel Ray loves Amy Butler, too!

Amy Butler for Welspun has recently been featured in the February 2011 of Everyday with Rachel Ray! 

The section is called “Everyday FavesHome”, so I guess Rachel Ray loves Amy Butler as much as we do? I think that’s safe to say 

To see the full Amy Butler for Welspun collection, visit her online store here.

Samuel & Sons in House Beautiful!

House Beautiful Magazine recently highlighted an assortment of fabric tiebacks for curtains and one of the lucky brands selected in the feature happens to be our client, Samuel & Sons!

Samuel & Sons is a leading designer, importer, and distributor of fine trims for interior design. Check out the rest of the Samuel & Sons line here.