A glimpse into our jewelry expedition at Dallas market. The following pics are just a few of the necklaces that made the ranks for staff picks.

Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age. Both sexes used them off and on, depending on the current fashion, but it was a rarity in female fashion with the exception of the early Middle Ages, late 17th century Mantua, and skirt/blouse combinations between 1900 and 1910. Art Nouveau belt buckles are now collector’s items.

In the militarain periods, particularly the later half of the 19th century and up until the first World War, the belt was strictly a decorative part of the uniform, particularly among officers. In the armed forces of Prussia, Crimea, and other Eastern European nations, it was common for officers to wear extremely tight, wide belts around the waist, on the outside of the uniform. These tightly cinched belts served to draw in the waist and give the wearer a trim physique, emphasizing wide shoulders and a pouting chest. Often the belt served only to emphasize a waist made small by a corset worn under the uniform, a practice which was common especially during the Crimean Wars and was often noted by soldiers from the Western front. Political cartoonists of the day often portrayed the tight waist-cinching of soldiers to comedic effect, and some cartoons survive showing officers being corseted by their inferiors, a practice which surely was uncomfortable but deemed to be necessary and imposing.

In modern times, men started wearing belts in the 1920s, as trouser waists fell to a lower line. Before the 1920s, belts served mostly a decorative purpose, and were associated with the military. Today it is common for men to wear a belt with their trousers; women tend to wear them for more decorative functions.

Since the mid 1990s, the practice of sagging has been popular at times among young men and boys. This fashion trend consists of wearing the trousers very low on the hips, often exposing the underwear and buttocks of the wearer. This urban style, which has roots tracing to prison gangs^[1] and the prohibition of belts in prison (due to their use as weapons and devices for suicide) has remained popular into the 21st century, particularly among pubescent boys. A belt may or may not be worn with this style – if a belt is used, it is cinched tightly at the mid-buttock region, with the effect that the trousers of the wearer are being held up by genitalia underneath. Many public schools now enforce belt-wearing, often only for the male population, and requiring the belts to be worn tightly at waist level with a tucked-in shirt.

(reference: Wikipedia)

Pink Saloon’s Fall to Spring fashion shoot was set at Gramdma’s house. The array of fabrics, patterns and carpets proved to be the perfect back drop for spring styles. Featured was Free People, Mink Pink, Miss Me, Wild Fox Couture and more. The Frye boots were a particular favorite of our stylist. Like most Frye boots these Billy cowboy boots in dark brown worked with a variety of outfits. From the regal white chiffon dress by Miss Me to studded boyfriend Free People shorts.

Hair and make up stylist Brie Wallace has a way with a wand too. Big eyelashes and porcelain skin seem to never go out of style and looked fab with the chic up-do’s and curly long locks. Photographer, Kerry Burrow, managed to capture a regal look while maintaining an at-home, attainable style we can all relate to. To see more images and designer descriptions from this shoot go to:

http://www.pinksaloon.com/fashion/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=1007&mscssid=7XL5JL2WPR0V8L815T2AQ9A8JL7PF83E

The Prvcy lifeline design is inspired by the leap of faith Carolyn Jones, ECO and Founder, experienced during the last days of her mother, Mrs. Jean James life. Mrs. James, who battled with breast cancer, gave her daughter the inspiration to leave her corporate occupation and embark on a journey to find what would give her true happiness. In homage to her mother, Carolyn Jones created the name PRVCY (pronounced Privacy) as her brand from a conversation she had with her mother wanting more privacy from her hospital gown.

The lifeline design tells the story of complacency in Carolyn’s professional life to the tragedy of losing her mother to breast cancer, only to triumph through listening to the words of her mother to find a career with passion.

The company has funded and provided free mammograms to women across the United States and will continue this program as one of the company’s core initiatives. The company has also committed to give back up to ten percent of ALL sales proceeds towards breast cancer awareness and free mammogram programs. The company has donated several hundred thousand dollars to breast cancer related programs since 2003.

Prvcy Denim not only has heart but style leaving celebrities and fashion  girls across the globe embracing this lifeline.  Check out the fit specs and gallery below to learn more about Prvcy’s top fits.

Prvcy London Skinny: 8″ Front Rise, 13″ Back Rise, Knee Break 14″, Leg Opening 11 3/4″, Inseam 32″

Prvcy Malibu Hills Boot Cut: 8″ Front Rise, 13″ Back Rise, Knee Break 14 1/8″, Leg Opening 18 1/2″, Inseam 34″

Prvcy Barbados Straight w/ Flap: 8″ Front Rise, 13″ Back Rise, Knee Break 14 3/8″, Leg Opening 15 1/2″, Inseam34″

Prvcy Monaco  Straight w/o Flap: 8″ Front Rise, 13″ Back Rise, Knee Break 14 3/8″, Leg Opening 15 1/2″, Inseam34″