Monday Tips & Tricks-Updos!

Every once and a while, it's nice to switch up your normal hair style routine. Here are a few updo tips and tricks from pinterest that seem easy but look like your hair was professionally styled! Perfect for a night out or a busy day at work!

Saturday-DIY!

It's Saturday which means DIY day! This week's DIY weekend project is brought to you by fashion blog, "Thanks, I Made It." We all have a ton of jewelry lying around that just gets in the way, so, next time you're feeling crafty, make yourself this homemade jewelry board! All you need is an old picture frame and a radiator grill, which can be found at a hardware store. Paint them any desired colors! This blogger also bought small S hooks to clip on the holes in the grill to hang necklaces and bracelets.

Monday Tips & Tricks-Halloween decorating!

With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to get your house or apartment ready for the holiday! Here are a few, easy, decorating ideas to get in the Halloween spirit.

Spell out your greeting in mini pumpkins gathered at a prominent ~ and stationary ~

location. Here, strings of Christmas~tree lights, gathered in small bunches, illuminate

each pumpkin.

Fill your deep candle jars with candy corn!

If you're hosting a Halloween party, cover your furniture with spooky white sheets!

Lastly, some fun table-scape ideas!

 

Saturday-DIY!

This week's DIY is a nail DIY! Ombre is a huge trend and DIY blog, Studs and Pearls, is showing followers how to do autumn-themed ombre on your nails! It's a rather simple process and looks great! Here's how:

You will need: -2 or more polishes in autumn shades (think oranges, greens, reds, yellows, golds, purples, browns!) -Makeup sponge

 1) Paint your nails with the first color of your choice. Let dry.

2) Apply a liberal amount of the second color to the sponge, and stamp onto the top half of one nail. Repeat for each nail. Let dry.

 











3) If you are using three shades, apply a liberal amount of the third color to the makeup sponge. Stamp on the top third of each nail.  Repeat for each nail and let dry.

    

Friday Favorite-Trend we love!

A classic trend thats coming back around is polka dots! Wearing just one polka-dotted piece in an outfit adds more interest. Even celebs have been spotted sporting the dotted trend. Polka dots are an easy way to update your wardrobe that is sure to last you a long time after!

 

 
                

Thursday-Top It Off Day

Congratulations to Marie Romano Lewman, the winner of Tuesday's giveaway! Marie will recieve our Ashley bracelet in orange!



Also, don't forget about our coat drive for Rosie's Place!! You have two more weeks to come by and drop off your used and gently worn adult jackets! :)

Wednesday-Local Day!

You're invited to the First Annual Fashion Mob Event!

Who: Top It Off Accessories and Fabutique        What: Fairview Corner Fashion Show

When: Thursday November, 1, 2012 5:30 pm-9:30 pm

Sidewalk Fashion Show begins at 6:30 pm!

Where: 162-170 Spring Street West Roxbury

Join us in celebrating the latest hub for women owned businesses, Fairview Corner, for a Fashion Mob to remember! Top It Off Accessories & Fabutique are rolling out the red carpet and shining the spotlight on fall’s hottest fashions! West Roxbury’s first annual sidewalk fashion show will include local models outfitted in clothing and accessories by Top It Off and Fabutique. New business, Baker Baker, will be providing sweet treats for all! All stores will be open to shop until 9:30 pm!  

Top It Off Tuesday-Giveaway!

IT'S TOP IT OFF TUESDAY!! LIKE OUR GIVEAWAY POST ON FACEBOOK OR RETWEET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE ASHLEY BRACELET IN OCTOBER ORANGE!

Saturday-DIY!

Fall is one of the best times of year to do some interior decorating! Pumpkins are in season and a great way to add a touch of Autumn to your home. Here is a DIY idea to make your pumpkins a little more decorative and glitzy!

All you need is a pumpkin, Gold leaf paper (found at most craft stores), Mod Podge, and a foam applicator

1. Start by applying a thin coat Mod Podge to everywhere that you want your gold leaf to go.
2. Break off small pieces of gold leaf, and apply carefully… patting it down to adhere to the Mod Podge.
3. Work carefully… the gold leaf is a bit delicate, but if you pat it gently, it will stick.  Don’t worry about it breaking… the haphazard look adds texture and looks really pretty in the end.
4. Allow to dry.  (Go wash your hands… they’ll be covered in gold leaf and Mod Podge!)
5. Once the first layer is dry, apply a second coat of Mod Podge to seal.  Allow to dry, and proudly display.

This week's DIY project was taken from Stripes + Sequins, a fashion and DIY blog for the sparkle obsessed.

Friday Favorite-Trend we love!

This Friday Favorite trend is leather! Incorporating leather into your wardrobe this Fall is a must! Pleather is also a budget and eco-friendly alternative to the trend. Whether it's leather leggings, leather skirts, or a leather blouse, the trend is an easy way to add an instant fierce factor to your outfit. Even leather accessories like a purse or gloves is an easy way to participate! Try it in classic black or brown or go bold and try white leather!

 

Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Bretta Bombac, our Top It Off Tuesday Giveaway winner for this week! Bretta is the new owner of our Equestrian scarf in pink!

Local Day!

Looking for something to do on free weekends this fall? The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem is displaying a new exhibit from now until February 3, 2013. The exhibit is called "Hats: An Anthology" by Stephen Jones. At the exhibit, you can see any kind of hat imaginable from bonnets and turbans to caps and crowns! You can even see a hat worn by Sarah Jessica Parker! The "Hats" display does not only show an array of headwear, but someone's work of art!

The Salem Essex Museum is located at East India Square (161 Essex St) Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Top It Off Tuesday-Giveaway!

IT'S TOP IT OFF TUESDAY!! Like our post on Facebook or Retweet us for a chance to win our Equestrian scarf, a great way to top off any outfit!!

Monday Tips & Tricks-Healthy Fall Cookie Recipe!

One of the first long weekends of the Fall require a warm sweet treat! But don't worry, these spicy Autumn cookies aren't even that bad for you! Try making these Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal Pecan cookies this weekend. Enjoy a treat free of guilt! :) Bon Appetit!

Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 6 tbsp canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silpat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice and cinnamon. In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars on medium speed.

Add the egg, followed by the pumpkin and vanilla extract. Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the pecans.

Drop 1 tablespoon of the dough at a time onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges.

Cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 32 cookies, 1 tbsp each.
Servings: 16 • Serving Size: 2 cookies • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 165.2 • Fat: 6.3 g • Protein: 3.3 g • Carb: 26.3 g • Fiber: 1.6 g • Sugar: 13 g
Sodium: 149.4 mg
                                    

Recipe from ww.skinnytaste.com

Saturday-DIY day!

Looking for a DIY project for the upcoming long weekend? Here is a great one! A Facebook friend of Top It Off suggested this to us, its how to turn a scarf into a vest. Its simple and there is not many steps. Also, it looks stylish AND it's free! Check it out!

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/09/how-to-turn-scarf-into-vest-in-2-easy.html

Tuesday Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Dawn Aagesen, our Top It Off Tuesday giveaway winner!! Dawn will recieve our Katherine faux fur scarf in leopard print!

Thursday-Top It Off day!

Another big trend for the fall is faux fur! Here at Top It Off, we offer many different options involving the trend. To tackle the trend head on, we offer a faux fur vest that comes in black, dark brown, and light brown.

A simpler way to wear faux fur is the Audrey short length scarf or the Katherine scarf which is longer in length. Both options include a key hole to secretly secure the scarf in place. The Audrey and Katherine are offered in Black Bear, Brown Mink, Leopard, Gray Mink, and Snow Leopard!

 
A fourth faux fur option offered by Top It Off is the Coco Collar. A great piece to add to your fall or winter jacket!

Come by our store at 162 Spring Street in West Roxbury or check out our website at topitoffaccessories.com to try out a faux fur option before the cold weather gets here!

Wednesday-Local day!

This October, Top It Off will be giving back to our local community! Rosie's Place Coat Drive is located on Harrison Avenue just off Mass Ave in the South End. Rosie's Place serves poor and homeless women in the greater Boston area. For the whole month of October, Top It Off and our neighbor, Fabutique, will be collecting used and gently worn adult coats and jackets to donate to Rosie's Place Coat Drive. The donated coats must also be clean. So please, join us in helping keep our less fortunate friends warm this winter and stop by with that old coat thats been hanging in your closet! You can shop for yourself at the same time! Donations will be accepted from October 1-November 1.

Click here to read on!
http://westroxbury.patch.com/events/collecting-winter-coats-for-rosies-place

Top It Off Tuesday-Giveaway!

It's Top It Off Tuesday yet again! Like our post on Facebook or Re-tweet us for a chance to win our Katherine scarf in Leopard!! The perfect addition to any outfit!

Monday Tip & Tricks- How to mix prints

Wearing two different prints can make for a really stylish look. But, it can also make for a fashion disaster when done incorrectly. But don't be intimidated, everyone can learn to mix prints and make a fabulous ensemble!
A wise place to begin when experimenting with mixing prints is to choose one bold, printed piece to be a main starting point. An easy combination to try first is stripes and polka dots!

Another helpful tip is to choose different prints in the same color family so your outfit blends. The scale of the prints is also important. Stick to one large print to one small print or two small prints together. Accessories can also help to top off an outfit with mixed prints. Try a solid colored belt, earrings, or a clutch!