Ask Maddie Your Fashion Questions!
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Q: Dear Maddie,
Help! My fiancee just invited to a fabulous weekend in the Napa Valley for wine tasting. Problem is I will be meeting my future sister-in-law for the first time and I have no idea what to wear.
Signed: Must make an impression! San Francisco, CA
A: Lucky you! The wine country is fabulous this time of year just an hour away. Daytime is quite casual dress in Napa, Sonoma, and beautiful Calistoga. Meeting the soon to be mother in law call for clothing to make a great impression. For starters, I would put you in a great weekender set of incredible colors medium-weight cottons that just arrived. Made in Guatemala of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, garment dyed and the most comfortable clothing you'll ever wear. I suggest taking a heavier SEABREEZE 100% cotton twill fabric jacket of a little beefier weight for the cooler Indian summer evenings. You simply must come into the store to see the incredible selection of partywear. Too many fun jackets and great accessories to list! I am sure she will love you and happily welcome you into the family.
Kiss Kiss - Maddie
Q: Dear Maddie,
Help I'm in shock-my husband of 20 years just left me. It is obvious he's going thur a mid-life crisis and said his reason is he just wants his freedom. I am devastated. Any fashion ideas for me on what to wear to get me out of this funk and brighten my day until the divorce is completed?
Signed: Dumped at 55, San Rafael, CA
A: Yes I can help! First - I am so sorry, it seems to an epidemic lately of selfish actions on the part of men who have no clue what long term love and commitment is. But get in here and we can help make you feel good again quickly with some great new spring fashions that just arrived that will give you a spurt of energy. I say good riddance You deserve more! Sounds like he is no prize anyway. Hang in there girlfriend. Mad Rags will dress you up so beautifully, you'll be attracting a real special guy for you, who can appreciate your inner beauty, wisdom and is mature enough to make you #1 in his life!
- Maddie
Q: Dear Maddie,
I need something to dress up my favorite sexy little black dress - any thoughts to make it look fresh and snazzy without spending a bunch?
Signed: Bored in Black, San Rafael, CA
A: Yes! We have the most incredible accessories from shoes to fabulous earrings. Your best bet might be a unusual silk net scarf from Spain that is hand-dyed in numerous colors- both solid or verigated colors. Priced at $39, it's easy on the wallet too. Try a pair of lightweight colorful and whimsey Holly Yashi earrings and this divine combination will really take any dress or jacket to that next level. Do send me a picture!
- Maddie
Q: Dear Maddie,
My husband just surprised me for our anniversary with tickets for a 7 day cruise to Mexico. I need some ideas of what I can wear for the dressy evenings. I don't want to look like "mother of the bride", and insist on my arms being covered. My figure doesn't carry off anything too revealing and I feel I still want to look stunning for my man. HELP!!!!!!
Signed: Make me beautiful!, Mill Valley, CA
A: What a great husband - so romantic to cruise the Mexican Riviera! The nightlife really comes alive on the loveboat and so will you in a sensational ensemble of Tianello Tencel. Its the natural fabric that breathes. Tencel feels and looks like a heavy silk, but feels so light weight and smooth on the body. Mexico is really hot this time of year so ---- my first choice would be a Suzy Blouse, a 3/4 sleeve blouse worn over a flood pants ($89) or easy wear pants of the luscious tropical colors of Line', Amethyst, Olive Green or always popular white to beat off the sun. Mad Rags loves to sell Tianello Tencel designed and made in California.
Perhaps throw in a couple of contrasting colored tank tops for under the unbuttoned shirt ($49)---- the sky's the limit! Make great dinner conversation at the Captain's table by telling the story on how your outfit is socially conscious and organic. Tell the history of Tencel by informing your shipmates how it's planted in managed tree farms in many 3rd world countries. Helping save the rain forests and the world's ozone level by bringing a cash crop and economic relief by providing jobs and income for the local growers. The pulp is ground and processed that creates a fabric allowing deep intensity & richness for dyed colors. Like cotton, but without shrinking even though it's machine washable and dryable. What a find. Mad Rags, San Rafael carries inventory in many sizes from XS through 2X PLUS sizes whenever possible - so no fear my dear-you'll get more ideas by checking out our lively one size Kimono's and silk Ruanas for more suggestions !
Maddie
Q: Advice to Stuck in Phoenix:
A: Time to just bury the hatchet, dear, and kindly inform your friend that you will continue to express your personality by the clothes you wear. By now, she has you dialed in anyway - she knows you simply love to create conversation by the artsy garments you wear. The Mad Rags fashionable wardrobe you've invested wear really speaks about who you are. Just Be Yourself, stand up straight, breathe and smile!
Love - Maddie
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