You Can Bring The Shops To Israel, BUT........

Israel is quickly adopting the mall culture of the USA. Wherever you turn, there are small, charming malls as well as large mega ones that are developing in major cities and in small towns. It does make sense that indoor shopping centers are sprouting up, as they provide great protection from the outdoor elements and, generally speaking, parking is easy.

I find Mall shopping is usually void of flavor and interest, with every center having the same stores and every store the same selection. You feel that if you have been to one you have been to them all. But with that said, there has been a perk… many major retailers are finally making their way over here. From high-end labels such as Ann Fontaine (known for their great white shirts) to more commonly-known chains such as H & M and The Gap.

But on recent outings to find gifts in various malls, such as the new Mamilla mall, the G-mall in Kfar Saba and the newly-renovated Arena mall at the Marina in Herzliya Pituach, I could not help but notice that even while shopping has gotten better in Israel and people are spending more, many Israelis just do not know how to dress.

France and Italy are examples where style is a part of the culture and fashion is inbred from the moment you are born. IT IS NOT ABOUT SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY - it is about knowing what works for you and finding your inner self and exposing it through clothing to the world.

Yes, things are changing, there is a light, I hope, at the end of the tunnel. But apparently, for now at least, you can bring the shops to Israelis but you cannot change their dress.

A New Year... So, What do You Wear?

With the arrival of Rosh Hashana, many people are busy thinking about the magnitude of the holidays that are upon us. They are looking for ways in which they can better themselves, both on a human level and on a spiritual level. But to be honest with you - and myself - the main thoughts running through my head are: what to cook and more importantly what to wear! Yes, these are not the holiest of thoughts, but it is the truth.

I have many fond memories of the HOLIDAYS as a child, the food, the table, feeling excited to hear the shofar… but the strongest memory is of pulling out my brand new “Shabbat” clothes and wearing them to shul for the very first time and feeling glorious.

Now that I have been living here in Israel and the weather is usually warm (especially this year) during the Chagim,I only get to admire the new fall collection hanging in my closet. There are some people out there that no matter what the weather is outside, they must put on their new purchases for all to see. They may be sweating under the collar and feel the beads of sweat dripping down their backs, but they feel (as I did too) that for great fashion it is a worthy price to pay.

Today, I realize that they are, as I was, just plain dumb!!! I have learned that when it is hot out - dress for the heat.

So if you are like me and have already bought a thing or two (or more) for the fall and are anxious to wear them….as it is customary to wear something new on Rosh Hashanah (as a sign of a fresh start), here are a few items and ways to get some use out of your new clothes and still look right.


1. New shoes: got to love shoes... high-heeled, platform or lady-like kitten heels are all the craze and they can make you feel like fall is in the air without feeling hot…. Do wait awhile to bring out the boots or booties!
2. Accessories: bracelets, necklaces, earrings - there is a wide variety out for the fall/winter and adding them can make something old feel new again
3. Belt: now that the weather is more bearable having a belt around your waist looks and feels great
4. White shirt: there is nothing like a crisp new white shirt to make you look and feel fresh

Yes, winter clothes are in the stores…. fashion is always one step ahead. But as long as temperatures are still high, be smart and look great without being a fashion victim

HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR

Shoplifters Event II

Another SHOPLIFTERS event..... happy shopping

מצורפת עבורך הזמנה לאירוע האופנה הקרוב של SHOPLIFTERS , ענת ניצן וגילת.
מכירת קולקציות קיץ של מעצבים מובילים מהארץ ומחו"ל.

הפעם בחרנו ליצור אירוע בעל קונספט אוריינטאלי וקראנו לו SALON BOMBAY :
את המסע הקטן שלנו ברכבת האוריינט אקספרס נערוך בלוקיישן ייחודי ברחוב אבישי 12 בשכונת צהלה, ת"א.
התאריכים: 17-19 לחודש יוני. (שעות הפתיחה מצויינות בהזמנה המצורפת.)

את מוזמנת לחוויית קנייה חד פעמית, אותנטית, אפופת קסם ומיסתורין מעולמות רחוקים שטופי צבע ומורשת, אשר מתמזגים בסביבה מודרנית ויוצרים אסתטיקה עיצובית חדשה.
את האירוע נערוך בשיתוף פעולה עם כמה גורמים:
'וילה מרוק'- אשר תלביש את האירוע בריהוט אוריינטאלי מסוגנן אשר יוצע למכירה באירוע.
'גלריית UMA '- הגלריה היפהפיה מיפו תציע למכירה פריטים וחפצי אמנות לבית אשר קורמים עור וגידים באירוע.
לראשונה יתארחו אצלנו זוג הצורפים שי ועדי לחובר שיציעו עד 30% הנחה על קולקציית התכשיטים.
בנוסף, בעקבות הביקוש הרב, הפעם נציע קולקציית גברים שלוקטה במיוחד עבור האירוע בשיתוף פעולה עם BRAVO כך ששווה יהיה לשכוח לרגע מהמונדיאל :-)

כמכותב/ת שלנו,ניתנת לך אפשרות להגיע ל-V.I.P , יום לפני כולם, ביום רביעי, ה-16 ליוני החל מהשעה 14:00 (בתיאום מראש).
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נשמח לראותך,

ענת, ניצן וגילת
SHOPLIFTERS

--
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Israeli Fashion Designers

In the world of fashion we think Paris, Milan, NY and London. That seems to be changing; Enjoy the link below about Israeli designers making their mark.

http://israel21c.org/201005318015/culture/israels-top-10-fashion-designers

The Search for the Perfect Jeans

Finding just the right jeans has always been a project. You go into a dressing room with a pile of different cuts, colors and designers and then, one after another, you discard them... this one is too tight, that one makes your tush look huge and don't you just love the one that was designed for someone with toothpick legs (those won't even get past your thighs, sigh......).
Well, I can not promise that the agony of finding just the right jeans is over. But with some help from the denim guide in the link below, you might be stepping into the right jeans very soon.


http://www.net-a-porter.com/denim?cm_mmc=Email-_-Dedicated-_-Denim230510-_-Intl

An Unexpected Discovery

One of the nice things about Israel is that you never know what hidden treasures may lie just around the corner. Sure, wandering through the streets of Tel Aviv isn't quite the same as meandering down Madison Avenue or Bond Street. But if you keep your eyes open, you may just stumble across some unexpected finds.

This happened to me the other day when I was walking through the newly renovated "HaTahana" ("The Station") in Tel Aviv. "Hatahana" is the city's old main train station which sits just south of the Neve Tzedek neighborhood and north of Jaffa. The area has undergone renovation and restoration and is full of charming boutiques. It is a worthwhile pitstop to walk through, have a cup of coffee and shop.

While there, I came across a store called Hagar Satat, which designs jewelry made with leather. The pieces are beautiful, interesting and, most importantly, they are wearable. Among my favorites were rings with bands made from leather. They also have a great long necklace designed with leather and a crystals which can be worn either layered or very long for that flapper look. If you are looking for a little something for yourself or for a gift, the prices vary but are reasonable. I would highly recommend it to all your friends and family from abroad, as I am sure they will love it.

While the store has several locations, I recommend the one at "Hatahana". For further details, check out their website at: http://www.hagarsatat.com/

And while you are there, make sure to stroll around and enjoy this up-and-coming area. It is still a work-in-progress, with new shops slated to open in the future, but it makes for a nice afternoon.

The Perfect Glow

The perfect glow:

As a teen, there was nothing better than spending my time baking (or should I say burning) in the sun. Once the summer arrived I would launch a quest to get the best tan as fast as I could. So instead of slowly building a tan (which is also not healthy) I would head out, grab a lounge chair, smear on the oil and lie out for hours - moving only to do either the flip or dip. The flip, of course, was rotating from stomach to back and back to stomach every 20 minutes… as I did not want the rays to miss a single spot. The dip was jumping into the nearest body of water to cool off the burning sensation that was covering my frying skin. After a day of this I would get ready to go out, dressed in something white, with blue eye liner and silver lipstick to help enhance the color (blisters) all over my face.

Well, needless to say, those days are behind me and the era of avoiding the sun is here. I have come to terms with the white pale skin look . But for many of you that still want that “healthy glow” but know that spending too much time in the sun is damaging, you do have options:

Self-tanning cream: today's self tanners no longer make your skin orange, but be sure to pick a tint that will match your own skin tone.
Self-tanning sprays: similar to the cream but they are applied standing in a machine (remember Ross on "Friends"?) or a person can spray you manually.

Testing a small patch first is best. Also, do not forget to exfoliate all over to avoid streaking