Archive for November, 2011

Forget the royal wedding! For tweens and teens, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" wedding will be the most talked about nuptials of the year. Undoubtedly, a slew of girls will want to emulate the fashions worn by main character Bella (Kristen Stewart) during homecoming and prom season.

Alfred Angelo has designed a line of "Twilight"-inspired prom gowns that capture the tone of the movie. And Synchronicity Boutique will feature the line. Both short and long dresses, which start at $170, are available in colors such as "Black Magic," "Darkness Falls" and "Blue Horizon." There will even be an Edward replica tuxedo available for men to rent or purchase. And there's more. A replica of Bella's wedding dress will also be sold and will be priced at less than $700.

Find the Alfred Angelo "Twilight"-inspired line at Synchronicity, 25 Hooks Lane in Pikesville. Call 410-486-8866. Or go to http://www.mydreamdress.com

For Prom 2012, All That Glitters is SEQUINS! And yes we said sequins in all shapes and sizes! All prom designers have sequin dresses in their lines this year from Sherri Hill to Precious Formals. You can find them in all color such as neons, pastels, and multi color. Just about anything that you are looking for can come fully sequined, at Synchronicity Boutique in Baltimore.

You are going to see tons of straight and short sequin prom dresses this year, but there will also be a good bit of ball gowns, mermaids, high-lows, and what ever your heart desires. Everyone is going to want to stand out in the new sequin dresses this year to make a statement.  Be Bold!  Everyone here at Synchronicity Boutique will help you find the prom dress of your dreams and make this your most memorable year of high school yet.  Prom 2012!

Will you be ready to shine when your photo is snapped during the holidays? Think you're ready to show the world how great of a model you are. Well, here is something for you.

Synchronicity Boutique is currently searching for models, ages 13 and up (Facebook's minimum is age is 13), to enter their model search. This contest is open to both females AND males who are every shape, size, ethnicity, and age. So, the more the merrier.

There are detailed rules found on our Facebook page, but here is a summary of the contest and a few key points you should consider:

1. Before you enter the contest or encourage others to vote for you, be sure to 'LIKE' the Synchronicity Boutique page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mydreamdress. It will save you possible elimination from the contest, so it's best to get this step out of the way.
    
2. Post only one (1) picture of just yourself on Synchronicity Boutique's wall. Remember to tag yourself in the picture, as well as your age group at the time of the model search. Example: Jane Doe 13 – 15 age group

   AGE CATEGORIES & EXAMPLES OF OCCASIONS/EVENTS/LOCATIONS YOU WILL BE INVITED TO MODEL FOR:

   13-15 ~ 8TH Grade Dances, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Church & Synagogue events, Quinceaneras (Quinces)

   16-18 ~ Homecomings, Sweet Sixteens, Ring Dances, Proms, Debuts, Cotillions, Graduations, Confirmations

   19-24 ~ Sorority & College Formals, Black-Tie Formals, Holiday Events

   25+ ~ Country Club Dances, Charity Events, Corporate Events, Military Balls, Political Fundraisers, Weddings
    

3. Ask your family, friends, co-workers, etc. to 'Like' the  Synchronicity Boutique Facebook Page, as mentioned in step 1.
    
4. Once they have liked the page, they then need to 'Like' your photo. ** Do not share the link to the page. Do not post on another social networking site such as Twitter, a personal blog, Myspace, etc. The likes WILL NOT COUNT and may disqualify the contestant. **
    
5. The winner for each age group will be determined once all the 'Likes' have been totaled and verified. You must also follow all of the instructions outlined on the page AND be a positive representative of Synchronicity Boutique.

A winner will be chosen from each age group and will receive a $50 gift card to Synchronicity Boutique. The Grand Prize winner will receive an iPad 2. All winners will get to model for Synchronicity Boutique.

Before entering, please read over detailed instructions and the rules on the Notes section of Synchronicity Boutiques Facebook page. If there are any questions or concerns, please call Karen at 410-486-8866.

Good luck and happy holidays!
 

BALTIMORE – Synchronicity Boutique has expanded its inventory so ladies can sparkle and shine at those all important holiday parties or on their special New Year's Eve dates.

The Baltimore-Washington area's "hottest special occasion clothing and accessory boutique" has added office, cocktail and black-tie holiday formalwear for women of every shape, size and price point.

"From bling to elegant sophistication, we are THE PLACE to shop for glamour this holiday season," said Synchronicity Boutique Owner Karen Mazer.

Customers can try on over 2,500 dresses and gowns from a variety of designers including Sherri Hill, LaFemme, Jovani, Tony Bowls, Faviana and Mac Duggal.

This season, "the Little Black Dress is back." According to Synchronicity Boutique's Assistant Manager LaShawn Brown, "Black frocks with unique designs on the neck and sleeve are very popular. Additional options include one-shoulder, cut-outs, draping/open backs, ruching and body hugging silhouettes."

"Sequins continue to dominate on every option, from short cocktail dresses to long gowns," Brown added. "Minimal accessories are required with sequin dresses. A dazzling necklace or bangle bracelets are all that are needed to perfect the ensemble."

Speaking of accessories…Synchronicity Boutique carries Jim Ball's award-winning, Swarovski crystal and sterling silver chandelier earrings and bracelets. To finish the look, the Boutique offers Jonathan Kayne shoes, purses and wraps, as well as Julie France undergarments and Hollywood fashion tape.

Named "Baltimore's Best" by Baltimore Magazine, Synchronicity Boutique is known as the area's go-to place for special occasion fashions. The Boutique outfits customers of all ages from all over the world for proms, Bat Mitzvahs, cocktail parties, Cotillions, homecomings, ring dances, graduations, Quinceaneras, Sweet Sixteens, college formals, military balls, pageants, weddings, and other black-tie events. 

Open since 2003, Synchronicity Boutique is located in Hooks Village, at 25 Hooks Lane, off I-695 Beltway Exit 20. Hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. Private appointments are welcome, but never required. Merchandise also can be viewed online and purchased by phone. For more information, call 410-486-8866 or 877.919.PROM (7766), or visit www.MyDreamDress.com.

• When You Support Your Community You Support Yourself: Studies show that when you buy from independent, locally owned businesses, more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, strengthening the community's economic base. "I have a full staff of long-term, loyal employees who offer the very best, award-winning Customer Service found ANYWHERE.  I pay my local landlord rent, I buy as much from local vendors as possible, and I financially support local schools and organizations.  I pay all of my taxes and fees, and work hard to be a great member of the community.  My customers are my neighbors, my biggest boosters, and my friends- and I am grateful to be theirs.
• Supporting Local Retailers Helps Keep Baltimore Unique: One-of-a-kind local businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of Baltimore.  "I register every dress I sell to help prevent people wearing the same outfit to their special occasion.  I try to stock enough variety that EVERY person can find something that looks fabulous uniquely on them, no matter what their shape or size.  I honor schools', churches' and synagogues' personal requests for what they find acceptable for their event, and I often know the Clergy and Administrators from working with them over the years, both professionally and with their own families!
• Local Retailers Support Community Groups: Non profits generally receive more support from small-business owners than they do from the "big guys."  Synchronicity donates $5 from the purchase of every regularly priced dress or tuxedo to the school that the student who will wear it attends, or to a local charity if no schools are involved.  I work with schools and community leaders to "quietly" help people who are going through a difficult time, and support many wonderful area charities.
• Buying Local Reduces Environmental Impact: Locally owned businesses tend to make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, and generally set-up-shop in town centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This means less urban sprawl, habitat loss and pollution.  I am located blocks from the Baltimore Beltway, Reisterstown Road, and my customers can even take Local Bus #59 to stop less than a 5 minute walk to my store.  I also work with other local businesses to support their local efforts!
• Buying Local Creates More Jobs: Small local businesses are the nation's largest job creators. I am currently hiring!  I am looking for responsible, honorable, hard-working people who would like to be trained so they can be promoted-from-within my store as my other staff has.
• Invest in Community: Local businesses are owned by people who live here and are less likely to leave and are more invested in the community.  My customers know my staff, and see them around the community!  We have been honored to attend wonderful, special occasions of our customers, who often visit us, "Just to say, "Hello!"  All of my models are recruited because they will be "Good representatives of Synchronicity Boutique," because we genuinely find beauty in every good person.  Our customers are the "World's Greatest," and we are genuinely grateful to be given the opportunity to serve them!