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Why pay full price?  Why go to the mall?  We have the very best that all those other stores offer, but at such great prices! 

We add hundreds of new pieces everyday–and the variety is awesome!  We are very fussy–so everything is in great condition.  Our three stores are all on the same street, but are divided by brand.  It makes shopping so easy!

Labels  you’ll find here:  Seven, Rock & Republic, Lacoste, Lilly Pulitzer, Chico’s,  Banana Republic, Anthropologie, Chanel,  Armani, Burberry, Coach,  Nanette Lepore, Velvet, Gap, BCBG Max Azria, Joie, Nicole Miller, Calvin Klein, Jimmy Choo, Ann Taylor, Talbots, and many, many more.

Voted best in the region for the last four years–you need to come and see us.  We are a different kind of consignment store.  Summer’s here and we have the goods!! 

We’re here everyday–and looking forward to seeing you.

Take care.  Brenda and Maggie

Yes, they’re still here.  In fact, we see them everywhere..on women of all ages, shapes and sizes.  It can be a great current look, but there are some secrets to pulling this off.

First–it’s not the best look if you’re hippy.  Stick with boot cut- it will balance you out.   If you are very slender, you can wear almost any top, from layered tees to empire waist tops, to jackets.  If you are average size–it’s  best to wear a longer top—tunic length is foolproof.  That would be mid-thigh.  Another option is a longer tee with a shorter one on top; or a longer vest, or open shirt or jacket.  Always remember–if it makes your ankles look tiny, it’s going to make your bottom look bigger!  So you need some camouflage to even your body out.  Always check the back view in a full length mirror!

Some great skinny jeans:  Seven, Citizens of Humanity, Earl, Earnest Sewn, James, Miss Sixty, and True Religion.  Available at Closet Exchange.

You can have fun, look fabulous, and save money!  You can be best dressed for less.

Take care.  We love seeing you.  Brenda and Maggie

In 1949,  President Harry Truman signed into an Act of Congress that National Flag Day be observed on June 14th. On that day in 1777,  the Continental Congress passed a resolution specifying that the flag carry 13 stripes and 13 stars.  The colors would represent valor (red), purity (white), and justice (blue).

If you don’t own a flag, go out and buy one.  Display it.   It”s a blessing and a privilege to live in this country.  God bless America.

Take care, Brenda and Maggie

The gauzy, boxy sweater (Inhabit make a pretty one) is a versatile piece when you layer it.  If you’re a twenty-something, you can slip it over a bikini top and a pair of shorts—darling!  Going to run errands– slide it on over a fitted tank dress for a little extra interest, and for lunch, try it over a a fitted tank and slim cropped pants or capris!  A great sweater that works for any age woman–just experiment!!

Great sweater brands available at our three stores: Inhabit,  Moth,  Anthropology, Chicos, Ann Taylor, Nanette Lepore,  Burberry,  Banana Republic,  Betsy Johnson, and many, many more.  Always 60% to 80% off retail!  You can be best dressed for less–let us show you how!

More classic tips in the next blog.  Take care.  Smile–bigger–Brenda and Maggie

and a darling black and white checked raincoat from Sara Campbell.  We also have a lime green limited edition Coach bag, a red Jimmy Choo bag (gorgeous!), a black patent Marc Jacobs, a couple of Kate Spades, and shoes and flats from all these labels!!  This is just a tiny sample…

If you haven’t stopped by the Closet Exchange yet, you have missed a lot of incredible fashion items!   We add about 200 pieces each day–if you miss a week, you miss a lot!

Our stores are packed with great summer goodies–every label. every size, every price range–always 60% to80% off retail.  Shopping with us is a happy experience–stop by–we’re here everyday!

Take care.  Bake some cookies-your family will smile.  Brenda and Maggie

if you host a private shopping night!  You and all your guests ( a minimum of 10) will be given 10% off all your purchases!  This is great!  We open all three of our stores for two to three hours any night you choose (except Thursday, our late night).  You can bring snacks and beverages, and have a party with your friends!

Birthday, bridal shower, fun time with work friends, or time out–this is great stress-free quality time.  Call us at 781-449-2500 any time to schedule your night!  We promise you’ll have a great time!

Happy Tuesday–take care, Brenda and Maggie

Our stores will be closed this Sunday and Monday.  We will re-open on Tuesday, June 1st at 10:am.

At the end of the Civil War, mourners from the North and South began placing flowers and flags on the graves of family members.  That was the beginning of Decoration Day.  Mr. John A. Logan, a retired confederate officer is credited with getting May 3oth set as the date for Decoration Day.

On the first national Decoration Day in 1868, 5,000 war widows, orphans and other mourners gathered in Arlington National Cemetery.  They placed flowers and ribbons on the 20,000 graves of the union and confederate soldiers buried there.

After World War I and the loss of 130,000 US soldiers, the name Decoration Day was changed to Memorial Day.  The first unknown soldier was interred on Armistice Day in 1921.

Since then, every Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, this soldier and other unknown soldiers are honored with a wreath laying ceremony conducted by the President or Vice President of the United States.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971 when Congress moved it from May 30th to the fourth monday in May, giving federal workers a 3 day weekend.

Through today, we have parades and vigils to remember those who sacrificed their lives for their country.

To learn more about Memorial Day and other holidays, click on the follwing links:

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Have a safe and happy weekend.

Take care,

Brenda & Maggie

Anthropologie, DKNY, Calvin Klein, J. Crew, Old Navy, Forever 21, Chico’s, and so much more!  Summer is really here and the long weekend approaches!  Do you have all the great clothes you want or need?   Have you looked in your closet?

If you’re like  me, you haven’t really looked at last summer’s things yet…and today’s temp made me panic a little.  Put on your flip flops and come see us..we have everything you need at the best prices around!

You’ll find capris and jeans from Seven, Twill22, Citizens of Humanity, Chico’s, and Banana Republic:  T-shirts from Velvet, Sweet Pea, Juicy, Burberry…; dresses and skirts from Tory Burch, Shoshanna, BCBG, Ann Taylor,and Gap!

We carry every brand, every size–and our stores are full of wonderful summer stuff!  Why pay full price?  This is more fun–we promise.  Come and see us.  You can be best dressed for less!

Take care, stay cool…Brenda and Maggie.

Love Coach bags?  We do, and so do our consignors!  That’s why we have so many!  Just a sample:  an olive leather hobo at $65.00, a tan canvas with black leather trim at $85.00,a cute little turquoise logo at $115.00, two bucket bags at $127.50,  a large black and white logo tote at $175.00,  a black canvas at $98.00, and many more. 

We also have Coach sandals, wedges, hats, wallets and wristlets.  All are authentic and in excellent condition.  Why pay full price? 

You can be best dressed for less!  Come and see us.

Take care.  Be kind.  Brenda and Maggie

Lilly Pulitzer, Jill Stuart, BCBG Max Azria, Armani—Wonderful dresses for every event,  from prom to beach wedding!  All three stores have a great assortment of dresses, as well as separates, to take you to every event in your spring calendar. 

If you haven’t seen our collection of jewelry and accessories–you will be impressed.    We love all the wonderful sparkle jewelry,  feather and beaded headbands, bejeweled bags–all the dress-up stuff!  This season’s fashion is big jewelry, giant necklaces and rings–all so much fun.  It’s good to be a girl!

Need a special something to finish a look?  Come and see us!

Take care.  Sparkle!!   Brenda and Maggie