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Major Markdown

Summer is nearing the fall and our prices have beaten it to the mark. We are ready to begin 2012 production and need to move these pieces on out. Take a pick and order while we have some left in stock. These prices are nearly at COST! You could complete your Christmas shopping in July!   www.anjami.com

$65$50$75

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Have a White Christmas

Off to see the wizard for Christmas my friends and so I leave you with a wondrous smack of WHITE to lighten your Christmas spirit. I wish for you purity, peace, and prettiness this holiday. God Bless Style and God Bless You.

Givenchy,McQueen, Stella, and McQueen.

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From Christmas to Hollywood

A CHRISTMAS STORY.

A movie about a little boy who wanted a Red Ryder BB gun and everyone is trying to talk him out of it. Funny enough, the most famous remembrance from this movie is a Leg Lamp the father “won” and insisted on putting it in the window to show everyone he was coming up in the world and had won a prize! This movie has become a “must see” Christmas tradition for many. A comedy. A retrospect for the good ole days. A drama (for little Ralphie). Peter Billingsly played the Ralphie character. Peter was a child star and by age 11 had acted in over 120 TV commercials (think “Messy Marvin” in the Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup commercials) but is most famous for his role as Ralphie (1983).

Where is Peter now? He is Vince Vaughn‘s best chum and partner in Vaughn’s production company Wild WEst Picture Show Productions. He has produced several films;The Break UpDinner for FiveCouples Retreat, Iron Man, etc.

Not bad Peter, from the Red Ryder BB gun to the Hollywood Camera.

But in remembrance of the iconic movie, the LEG LAMP would be my choice for those on your Christmas list who are difficult to buy for. Who could resist an icon?

“What I really love about this is that when I put it right in the front window of our home, everybody can see my prize and know that I’ve won a major award. Yup, the Old Man is coming up in this world!”

Cover of "A Christmas Story (Full Screen ...

Cover of A Christmas Story (Full Screen Edition)

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HOLIDAY GOLD

IF I had a wonderful party to go to, this ensemble would be my choice. I suppose these virtual outfits that I make up are my fashion therapy. It doesn’t hurt to dream now does it? Michael Kors has really improved his line lately and his company has made marginal gains in the last 2 years. Perhaps his involvement with Project Runway is inspiring him or perhaps he has finally found some wonderful design talent for his work room. In any case, this one shoulder dress paired with these fantastic shoes are a knockout! But the fire really starts when the dress and shoes are accented with warm and sleek gold accessories. Arriving at your party in this ensemble will definitely take home the HOLIDAY GOLD!

Happy Holiday Partying

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The Reign of REINDEER

Where did RUDOLPH come from anyway?

A clerk at Montgomery Ward (a past successful department store chain) Robert L. May came up with a poem to entertain the kids during the holiday season and drive more business to the store. Robert named the poem “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer“. 2.5 million copies went home with Wards shoppers that Christmas back in 1939 and in 1946 May republished the poem as a children’s book and history was made. Robert May’s poem turned book became one of the most beloved Christmas tales of all time.

We all have our Christmas traditions. Often times, we don’t even know why or where these traditions came from. The reindeer is a special breed that lives in very cold climates. Perhaps Robert May was doing some research and discovered this rare creature and unknowingly made an incredibly adorable mascot for Christmas.
What have we done with the Rudolph and the REINDEER?
Well, my friends, it’s not always pretty, but it is certainly entertaining. There is an annual charity event held in the UK (of course) in a town called Tenby on Boxing Day (day after Christmas). These brave souls take a NAKED dip in FREEZING WATER dressed as REINDEER.I’m not sure what charity they are raising money for, but I can offer some guesses; maybe “Clothe the World”? or, “The Mental Illness Society”?
At Christmas we love to dress things up as REINDEER; our dogs, children, even our cars.
We decorate our homes and our yards with REINDEER.
But, are REINDEER real?
Yes! They are REAL!!! Reindeer are actual living creatures that live in Northern Asia, Europe, Siberia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland. In the Sakha Republic of eastern Siberia, there are five groups of nomads who still make a living as reindeer herders. The talented photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva tells that every year reindeer herders have a celebration called “Meeting of the Sun.” It happens in the end of February. … When the first bright orange disc of the sun starts to show itself after a long polar night, they gather in a village for celebration. This is one of the rare opportunities for nomads to meet friends and relatives, as they migrate all year long far away from each other. Imagine one day the village is filled with reindeer sleds and people in native clothing. They sing, dance, put their tipis on the lake, constructing a magical tipi town. Men organize reindeer racing, women show their best embroidery and sewing.

The REINDEER are so beautiful and a devoted creature, yet there are some heartless fools that take sport in hunting REINDEER to hang their beautiful heads above their fireplace.

So this Christmas, when you are decorating, dressing, reading traditional stories,…think of how often we  maintain a tradition without REALLY learning why and take the time to consider it’s history. Think of the images that come to mind with the season and ask yourself “Do I know why this is part of my celebration”? You might find some interesting and new information.
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Santa … PLEASE?

But Santa, I need this ensemble for when I go shopping. . .

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GOLD AND SILVER

It’s December. Holiday time. What comes to mind when you think of these facts? Let’s start with COLOR. Red. Green. GOLD AND SILVER  (this is part 3 of 3 part series):

GOLD AND SILVER:

SILVER is a metal AG (latin for Argentum which means grey/silvery). This metal is often known as a symbol for “light, purity, joy and glory”. Silver is a glistening tribute to the winter season; think of snow glistening in the sunlight as it appears to be silvery, almost diamond like. Silver has long been used as a world currency, but did you know that silver can kill bacteria? It was used to disinfect water and purify food for storage back in the middle ages.

GOLD is also a metal Au (latin for Aurum which means gold). This metal is often known as a symbol for “sun, perfection, prosperity”. Gold was one of the three gifts the Kings from The East brought to honor baby Jesus:  goldfrankincense and myrrh. Gold has long been the basis for world currency. But, did you know that gold is edible? In olden times many kings entertained guests with elaborate food fare dusted with gold dust or gold flakes to show his wealth and kingship. Even today one can drink “Goldwasser” which is a traditional German herbal liqueur produced in Schwabach, Germany. All over the world there exists expensive cocktails with gold leaf (about $1k a drink). Gold is inert to body chemistry, has no taste and leaves the body unaltered.

GOLD and SILVER are beautiful metallic colors. They are beautiful in FASHION and they are beautiful in DECORATION. They are beautiful all over and nice in your pocket.

Go GOLD AND SILVER.

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