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American Idol Finale, Heidi Durbin and Spring Fashion! Santa Cruz represented!

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American Idol Finale, Heidi Durbin and Spring Fashion! Santa Cruz represented!

Almost daily at the store, we will have a “first timer” come in and say,   “I have to keep this place in mind the next time I have someplace to go!”, To which we respond,   “Everything in here is meant to be worn every day, and for special occasions.  We want you to wear everything in your closet.” This is a core value at JAD, and one that received lots of publicity this week when we dressed Heidi Durbin, the gorgeous wife of James Durbin, for the American Idol Finale.  People were surprised that we started with something...

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Rain and Shine, Spring is Here!

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Rain and Shine, Spring is Here!

Transitioning from Winter to Spring can be a challenge especially if you live in an area where the temperature can vary over 20 degrees as the seasons change.  Spring is such a fun fashion season because all of the new color options, and fresh styles to start to incorporate with staple favorites. One new piece we are in LOVE with is the Convertible Maxi Dress.  A couple of folding adjustments, and it can be a strapless maxi dress, rouched maxi skirt, short full skirted sun dress, and midi flared skirt.  Here are three different ways to take this dress into Spring....

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New Year, New You!

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New Year, New You!

 We've styled three different looks to wear on NYE 2016 with pieces you may already own.

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Wrap Up In Comfy Luxury

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Wrap Up In Comfy Luxury

 Wrapping up my travel season last week, I had the chance to visit so many places in the country where Fall weather has set in, (unlike my home on the west coast where we are having the eternal summer). My adventure had me longing for Fall wardrobe updates, so I was thrilled to see when I returned home that we had received some of our new things! Stretchy Peacoats are Here! Made of a heavyweight jersey these are warm, comfortable and very chic. There is so much give in these coats, you'll never look like the little brother in...

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