Shop at The Brunch

The other day I decided to break from my daily routine and went with a friend to Tel Aviv. We both enjoy strolling down the streets learning our way and discovering interesting and unknown, to us, stores, restaurants and galleries.

Half way through our stroll we decided to stop at a cafe we had heard about on Gordon Street, Cafe Maazarine (check out www.Israelforbeginners.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html, for details) turning the corner from Ben Yehuda Street onto Gordon we came across a great shop, "The Brunch" at 17 Gordon Street. The Brunch (next door to Maazarin) carries 3 designers; one from New York, one from Sweden and one from Denmark.

Although the picture,seen above, does not do this dress justice (I need to work on my photography skills) this cotton, light weight, summer dress is an example of what The Brunch has. The dress can be worn as a dress, a tunic over leggings or jeans and the little ruffle detail on the sleeve adds a little something to a basic shirt dress.

Trust me when I tell you this store will not disappoint. From great t-shirts made from soft cotton with unusual sleeves to skirts, pants and vests that can easily be dressed up or down for that put together casual summer look.

Happy Shopping,

Individual Style

Just Part With It!

For most of us it is difficult to part with items in our closet even though we do not wear them, fit into them or even like them anymore. But we bounce ideas around in our heads that make it even harder to part with all our unnecessary items. "I'll save it for my daughter", "it will come back in style, things always do", "it was expensive", or "what if I need it!" These are just some of the excuses we use to justify our guilt and not parting with our unused bags, boxes and hangers full of clothing.
Well, it is time to stop the mind games. It is time to grow up and do what needs to be done: sort, separate and give away.
In today's troubled times, it is especially important to consider parting with what you no longer really need, because with very little effort you can make a huge difference in another person's life.
So the next time your mind starts to play games with you - "to part or not to part?" - JUST PART!
Here are a few local (Raanna/Sharon area) options where you can easily part with your stuff:

Chasdai Michael :Contact Liat, 052-329-8848: Located in Raanana at the end of Katzin Street, they will take all your giveaway items (not just clothing). Anything that can not be used locally will be passed along to other gemachs in other parts of the country.


Simcha clothing: Contact Debbie, 054-345-5790: If you have dressy clothing suitable for a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or any other special occasion your garments will be put to good use in helping to ease the cost of planning a simcha.


Mimi Kaisler: Contact Mimi, 052-365-4283:For those more expensive items Mimi will personally help you sell your designer wear and make you a little money.

Oh, and don't forget to mention that you were referred to them by Individual Style.