we can’t get enough of a great maxi dress!

Ok ladies, here is a great and easy tip for you: a maxi dress can cure all your fashion ails. A good maxi dress can be dressed up for a cocktail party, or dressed down for a day of farmer’s markets, shopping and meeting pals for brunch. It’s simplicity at its best! To make sure that it is a good match for you, make sure that the length is good for your height. I suggest to always try to wear shoes with at least a slight lift to continue your lengthened look. Add as much height as you can so you don’t look like humpty dumpty. My goal with a maxi dress is to always make sure it hits at your ankle or just above. The length can be a little shorter than that, just make sure that  it doesn’t cut you off and create an unflattering line. A final styling tip is to always pair bold jewelry with your maxi dress. Small delicate jewelry ends up lost with a maxi dress. If you don’t have any bold jewelry pieces that are larger in size, then you can layer your small pieces to end up with the same effect. Stack  several small bracelets on your arm.  Create a group of 3 smaller, more delicate necklaces that are different lengths for an eclectic, bohemian look. A perfect time to wear those large and in charge earrings you have that you never wear (it’s okay, we all have them), is with a maxi dress. Everything ends up to be balanced out perfectly. With all of that said, one of the styles I was most excited about from our Summer 2011 collection were our maxi dresses. We have two different styles that offer a great fit with perfect small details!

The first dress is from our Global Vintage group (and before you ask, yes this is already in your local Go Fish store!). This dress features 3 rows of ruffles at the bust and the print of the dress is a fun ‘coffee bean’ batik in red with a shade of pink!

The second maxi dress style that just arrived in your local Go Fish is from our Rustic Textures group. It is in a gorgeous navy blue (or ink, as I like to call it) shade. I am convinced that navy or ink is a staple color everyone should have in their wardrobe. It looks amazing in the summer styled with white and gold. In the fall, it pairs effortlessly with jewel tones that are so popular. Basically, you should all run out and buy this dress! Other great points about this dress is that it has strategic smocking that creates a long slim line…which I know we all love to hear. We love to belt it but you certainly don’t have to. The lines this dress create naturally are so flattering. Enjoy!

Spring 2012 already?

Fall has moved on through for us at the Home Office. We have already started planning our collection for Spring 2012! Yes, in the fashion industry we have to stay at least 6 months ahead. Part of our process in deciding the direction of the collection is looking at the colors that will be on trend for the season. Spring 2012 is shaping up to be one eye catching season with rich shades of pinks and reds, a bright yellow, and neutrals. We are also going to see gorgeous shades of blue, including shades reminiscent of ink. What trends would you like to see Go Fish interpret for Spring 2012? Let us know your thoughts! We love to hear them.

mama’s got a brand new bag

I know it’s not quite James Brown, but the updated version of his song directly applies to our must-have bags on our post today. Our rattan and leather bags are quite the Go Fish staple. We can’t buy enough of them! They come in several different sizes and each bag is lined with a different batik.

 

The above photo features one of our smaller designs…you can just barely see the batik peeking through in between the coconut shell medallions.

 

oops! I believe I just let out a sneak peek to a fabulous dress in our Marshes of Glynn group that will make its way to stores soon. Check out the bag though…it has a great diamond pattern that wraps around the entire bag. This is one of our larger styles of rattan bags. This bag will fit a larger wallet, your PDA, a makeup case, and a granola bar for your afternoon snack.

Okay to round up this fun Friday post, I have one more bag for your viewing pleasure. It is my personal favorite. The handles are even woven rattan! The skill of the artisan who made this bag shows through on this style.

 

Happy Friday y’all! Have a safe and fun 4th of July weekend and we will see y’all Tuesday. Oh and be sure to check out our Facebook page for a look at our firework windows! (facebook.com/gofishretail)

beginnings of fall…

Our warehouse is busy these days! We are receiving so many new items lately: new t-shirts, new shoes, new items for the home…it is hard to keep up! The new fall shoes arrived last week and we just can’t get enough of them at the service center. Below is a sneak preview.

 

One of the major trends that you have probably seen around the fashion world is menswear inspired clothing and shoes. At Go Fish we took a hint for Fall 2010 with 2 oxford styles and for Fall 2011 we updated it and added some fun twists. The Bristel-2 in black and tan (they are the two cut-out oxfords in the front) are great to wear now with shorts or your favorite boyfriend jean that is rolled up just past the ankle with a great printed top. The oxford that is a fun throw back to the vintage saddle oxfords  pair perfectly with our adaptation on the sheer maxi skirt. See below to let us know if you think it would be the perfect addition.