Here’s a peek at some of Naot’s new styles and colors in sandals:

Peace sandals are a trendy wedge with a unique circular ornament. This sandal has a hook & loop closure at the instep, a padded front strap, and side panels in the back for support. Naot’s anatomic cork & latex footbed is wrapped in leather with a microfiber center to prevent slipping and molds to the shape of the foot with wear. The Naot Impulse Collection features a lightweight sole. Narrow to medium fit.

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The Naot Union is a backstrap sandal with a hook & loop closure on a 3″ heel. The contrasting leathers have a unique twisting design. Naot’s anatomic cork & latex footbed is wrapped in a pampering suede and molds to the shape of the foot with wear. The Naot Duet Collection has a metal shank built into the sole for extra stability in  shoes and sandals. Narrow to medium fit.

Flirt

Treasure

Flirt and Treasure sandals continue to be two of our most popular Naot styles, with brand new colors, such as Metal and Polar Sea!  Both sandals are from the Naot Impulse Collection featuring a lightweight wedge and cork & latex footbed.

The ever-popular Naot Ashley sandals are now available in 18 colors!  The Ashley is a feminine slide sandal with rhinestone accents and Naot’s anatomic cork & latex footbed. Narrow to medium fit.

The name Cut Loose is no accident.  You can truly cut loose in this clothing designed for women who value comfort as much as fashion.   The company was founded in 1977 by two enterprising expatriates who saw a way to bring European flair to California. They garment-dyed cotton T-shirts and drawstring pants and sold them on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf.

There were no changing rooms, so clothing sizes were intentionally forgiving. Over the next three decades, Cut Loose moved its operations indoors and spread out to women’s clothing stores across the country and around the world—all while staying true to thier creative roots.

Cut Loose clothing is still made of natural fibers—mostly cotton, linen, and cellulose-derived Tencel—and are garment dyed in a San Francisco manufacturing facility. (Sweaters are made overseas.)  Colors, styles, and fabrics are refreshed every season, but best-selling items–such as the cropped cardi—are typically carried over.

Besides the company-owned stores in Solana Beach and San Francisco, Cut Loose women’s clothing is only sold in better boutiques, such as The Meeting Place and Boutique 15.

But the RICO commitment to these women and their families goes beyond that.  For nearly a decade the company has shared its success by providing an educational scholarship program to these farming communities in Northern Thailand.  So, when you walk into The Meeting Place in downtown Geneva, IL in Chicago’s western suburbs, and purchase a unique and beautiful Rico sweater, you are also doing something wonderful for someone across the world.

Occasionally a stray grain of rice is found nestled in the stitches of Rico handknits, and it’s considered to be a pearl of good luck.  Today, a RICO Silver Rice Charm is sewn into every sweater as a reminder of the women you are supporting.

Call 630-232-0933 to make an appointment for April 20 with one of our ABC certified fitters.

Hollywood loves P.J. Salvage! Gwen Stefani, Felicity Huffman and Jack Osbourne have all been spotted wearing these sometimes fun, sometimes sexy PJ’s. P.J. Salvage breathes life and style into the intimates’ world with glamour and grace. P.J. Salvage has been featured in 30 Rock,  Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives and Grey’s Anatomy just to name a few.

We’ve got loads of cute jammies for spring and summer, including the Achor’s Away collection from P.J. Salvage.  Known for its luxury fabrics and chic patterns, P.J. Salvage has transformed nightwear into bedroom fashions that have crossed over into loungewear and everyday wear.

The company’s philosophy is fashion and comfort 24/7. P.J. Salvage is only available at better department stores and fine retail boutiques, like She She in downtown Geneva, IL.

Look for lots of ruffles, tiers and layers in addition to fabulous new fabric textures in solids or prints.  Embellished and beaded necklines are hot, and some dresses and tops even have attached and removable necklaces.   The “boyfriend” blazer continues to be a wardrobe staple and is a simple way to look chic.  Another continuing trend is tunics over leggings, skinny pants or shorts.  Solids are no longer a requirement for bottoms!  You’ll see skirts and pants in all varieties of prints.

Don’t get us wrong, classic black & white and  neutrals are still very strong, but they are anything but boring with new graphics, geometric prints, zebra stripes and polka dots. The little black dress has now got zing! When it comes to prints, it’s all about rich florals, novelty prints in fun hues, and abstract patterns mixed with animal prints.

As always, you’ll find exactly what you need to keep you in style at Merra-Lee, Boutique 15 and The Meeting Place in the heart of historic downtown Geneva, IL, where we promise to keep a fresh selection of fashion merchandise flowing into our stores.  Our clothing collection includes styles from top designers, such as Alberto Makali, Curio, Fresh Produce, Karen Kane, Samuel Dong and Tribal.

Spring and Summer 2010 Fashion Do’s:

Colors: Happy

Blues/turqs, pinks/fuchsias, greens/limes, oranges/corals, white, yellow, sorbet shades, neutrals

Patterns/Prints: Fun

Black/white geometric, florals, abstract, animals, dots, stirpes, ombre

Fabric: Interesting

Texture, brocade, jacqard, burnout, eyelet, lace memory, crumpled, crinkles

Knits:

Draped jersey, modal, rayon/spandex, cotton & cotton blends, flat and ribbed with new details

Details:

Ruffles, layers, tiers, draping, crochet, embroidery, beads, jewels, stones, studs, exposed zippers, cut outs, uneven bottoms, rouching, scrunching, fabric interest

Styles:

Shorts: City length or short

Pants: Skinny, crop-ankle-capri, soft pleats, harem

Skirts: All lengths

Tops: “Boyfriend” shirts, tunics, peasant, tees

Knits: New stitches, light and airy, vests, cardigans, fresh details, lots of jersey knits

Jackets: Boyfriend, vest trench, cropped, toppers,  zipper & rouched details.