The Articles of A-Z

Designer Dessert

2009-03-07T21:00:00.002-06:00

We went to a Sweet 16 party today. Take a look at this cake...Is this not fashionable or what? It was almost too pretty to eat, but it was delicious!!

Fashion Show Flyer!

2008-11-17T13:05:00.000-06:00

Here's the official flyer for the 2nd Annual Peppermint Passion Fashion Show happening on December 11th! Hope to see you there!!

Toy Time!!

2008-11-14T11:07:00.006-06:00

Hey Everyone! It's that time of year again and our annual Toys For Tots Drive has officially begun!! So come by our store and drop off a new, unwrapped toy and help make a child's Holiday special.

Here is some info about the Marine Toys For Tots Program:

MISSION:
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

GOAL:
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.

OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable natural resources - our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

Stay tuned for info on our upcoming annual Peppermint Passion Fashion Show happening on December 11th, 2008!!

Read Between the Lines

2008-11-03T00:24:00.004-06:00

Okay... maybe not read between the lines, more like admire them. It's all about stripes! Some of us love them, hate them, or love to hate them, but mostly love them.

Look at Christina wearing one of our cute sweaters in this photo by Heather Thorne.

To see more of our sweaters, go to the Articles A-Z Online Boutique HERE.

Peace,

Jason

Trick or Treat!

2008-10-31T18:00:00.000-05:00

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Articles A-Z

Yummy Sweets... Without The Calories

2008-10-31T13:30:00.007-05:00

Hellloooo?!?! MMmmm... oh that sweet smell of freshly baked desserts. It is soooo TANTILIZING! It doesn't seem quite like Fall without a Pumpkin Pie in the kitchen, does it? How about a guilt free pie that won't add unwanted pounds and calories?

Well, too bad honey.... I'm sorry... it doesn't exist.

Besides, we don't need to satisfy our cravings. How else would we fit into that "little black dress"? Let's satisfy our senses. Come and see me at the store or check out these Ambiance Candles on our website.

Spicy Pumpkin Pie or Creme Brule are the only desserts you need.

Love,

Imelda

The Power of Purple

2008-10-14T13:33:00.000-05:00

Violet, Grape, Plum......or simply Purple. It's rich hue is the color of the season. Check out these styles that are sure to help you start the season in style:

A Tunic
A Plaid Contrast Dress

We recently did a fall photo shoot with Heather Thorne, featuring one of our new models Shelby in the plaid contrast dress shown above.

New MySpace Layout!!

2008-10-08T20:00:00.003-05:00

Hey Guys! Check out our new look on MySpace! We love it!! Eyescream Media did an awesome job!
Peace,
Jason

Re-inventing the "little black dress"

2008-10-06T18:38:00.001-05:00

Elegant, simple, and always versatile, the "little black dress" as we know it is a common staple amongst the wardrobe of many women. However, why not take it up a notch?? Check out this version of the "little black dress"......

It is both elegant and simple, but has a little bit of attitude. Made of a soft jersey material with ruching at the front and back, this dress is sure to make a statement. Especially with the corset bodice trimmed in black leather.

A Fashion Icon

2008-10-04T19:15:00.001-05:00

For a about a week, I've been hearing all this buzz about fashion icon, Cindy Crawford, coming to town to promote her furniture line at the Rooms To Go in Grapevine, Texas this Saturday. My Aunt Imelda and I were at the shop counting inventory and thought, "Why not?... Let's go down there and check it out." We stopped what we were doing, put a "We will return...." note on the door, and went on our way.

Upon arrival, there was a long line that wrapped around the front of the store. The line in the store was just as long. At this point we thought there was no way we would be able to meet her with this many people ahead. We waited around for a little while just to get a close glimpse of the famous supermodel.

Near the back of the store, roped off with security standing by, was Cindy Crawford. She was sitting at a table, casually dressed in jeans and a fuchsia colored top. One by one, she met with each fan that took the time to come out and wait in line to see her. She visited, signed an autograph and posed for a picture. The store manager told the remaining people waiting in line that there was a possibility that they would not get a chance to meet her because she had a plane to catch.

A few minutes later, she got up and graciously thanked everyone for coming, but it was time for her to go.

However....my Aunt and I were on a mission. There was no way we were leaving without either of us getting a picture with Cindy Crawford! Cindy was greeting people while she was making her way towards the exit. A crowd of people started to rush towards her. I was distracted with all the chaos as people started to push forward. All of a sudden I hear my Aunt shout, "Hey Jase! Follow me hurry!" I thought to myself, "What?". I saw my Aunt weaving through the crowd working her way to the front. I've never seen her move so fast. I needed to catch up. With my camera in hand, ready to go, I dodged my way through.

I heard my Aunt say, "Hi Cindy!..." I don't remember anything after that. All I know, is that I got a pretty good shot. Here is Supermodel Cindy Crawford with Imelda of Articles A-Z.

Look how tall Cindy is compared to Imelda at 4ft something.

Peace,
Jason

Fall 2008

2008-10-01T13:08:00.001-05:00

Fall is here! The weather still feels like Summer, but it's finally here. I know our blog has been on a bit of a hiatus, but keep checking. More frequent updates to come!

Fall 2007. Photo by Heather Thorne.
Models Ashley and Chance.

Models in Action

2008-06-16T21:30:00.001-05:00

Here is some video footage of our Spring/Summer 2008 Photo Shoot!

I HEART ART

2008-06-15T12:09:00.001-05:00

Here is a promo video for the "I Heart Art" event created by J. Michael.

I HEART ART

2008-06-14T15:56:00.001-05:00

Here is the official flyer for the Art/Fashion Show benefiting Operation Kindness. For more info on the show, click here!

New Event!!

2008-06-13T13:55:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone! Long time no blog!..... Mark your calenders, because Saturday July 12th is an event you don't want to miss!!

Artists J. Michael and Lynz Boyle along with Articles A-Z have teamed up to bring you The 2nd Annual "I HEART ART" Art & Fashion Show benefiting Operation Kindness. The event will feature Art by J. Michael and Lynz Designs, photography by Heather Thorne, fashion show by Articles A-Z with stylist Sarah Lehman, hair and make-up by Elixir Salon, music by DJ Justin Ryan, and a performance by Robbie G. We'll post the official flyer soon. In the mean time, here is a pic of the venue..... Artspace111 in downtown Fort Worth.

Behind the Scenes Spring/Summer '08 Photo Shoot

2008-03-25T23:47:00.024-05:00

Here's a sneak peek from behind the scenes of our Spring 2008 photo shoot.

The day started at Elixir Salon in Colleyville. Hair Stylist Robert Morales of Elixir, and his team worked their magic on our models with the top trends in hair for Spring 2008.

Make-up Artist Clay Tran, gets the models ready for their close ups!

Fashion Stylist Sarah Lehman adds final touches before we head to the location....

while Jason tries to catch everything on film.

After all the models got beautified, we headed to the shoot site. The shoot was based in Colleyville at a private park. It was shot by Heather Thorne.

Sarah Lehman styles model Ashley for one of the scenes and directs the models during the shoot.

Take a look at Heather in action.

Check back for the for the official campaign and and a behind the scenes video coming soon.

Heather's Blog

2008-03-12T22:34:00.005-05:00

Photographer Heather Thorne has updated her blog with more teasers from our Spring 2008 photo shoot. Check out Heather's blog for a sneak peek!

Here are some shots of the models getting ready:

Go to www.HeatherThorne.com to find out more info on Heather and see a gallery of her work. Keep visiting our blog for more behind the scenes of our photo shoot along with the official Articles A-Z Spring 2008 Editorial Ad Campaign.

Picnic Anyone?

2008-03-10T23:42:00.005-05:00

Okay. I know you have been wondering how some of the pictures turned out from the shoot. Believe us, so have we! Here is a sample Heather Thorne just sent us.

Our Supermodel Picnic featuring Casie, Janine, Jackie and Ashley. Styling by Sarah Lehman, Make-Up by Clay Tran, and Hair by Robert Morales of Elixir Salon. For info on their dresses, go to our website by clicking here!

That's A Wrap!

2008-03-09T22:26:00.007-05:00

The day has finally come and it was AMAZING!! Our Spring/Summer 2008 photo shoot couldn't have been better. Everyone who was involved did an excellent job. We have been blessed to work with people who are truly passionate about what they do. Check back with us for pictures and video of behind the scenes and see us all in action.

Here's a sneak peak of Heather Thorne shooting our models Jackie and Ashley!

Getting Ready!

2008-03-08T17:39:00.007-06:00

One day to go until our photo shoot with Heather Thorne! Preparations are under way and all of us are excited! We are working with fashion stylist Sarah Lehman, Make-up Artist Clay Tran, and hair stylist Robert Morales of Elixir Salon. Please stay tuned for behind the scenes photos of them in action.

We'll be presenting some of our hot looks for Spring 2008 featuring familiar faces like Ashley, Jackie, Janine and Chance, along with new faces Casie, Jedidiah, and Nik.

Winter Wonderland?

2008-03-06T21:26:00.006-06:00

It actually snowed today. Texas weather is weird. A couple of days ago it was in the 70's. Then we got some rain, and all of a sudden..... snow. I think we got maybe 6 to 9 inches, but it will all turn to slush soon. In 14 days it will officially be Spring! Maybe we'll see some nicer weather.

Here's what it looked liked outside through one of the windows at the store.

Our photo shoot with Heather Thorne is this weekend. The weather is supposed to be sunny and in the 60's. Then again, you never know with Texas.

Nite Lite

2008-03-04T23:00:00.001-06:00

Just a shot of our store sign at night, lighting up the Blvd.!

An Update

2008-02-17T22:02:00.003-06:00

Hey what's up? Sorry we haven't posted anything in a while. We've been busy working on bringing you some hot new looks for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. We'll post some photos soon.

We'll have news about upcoming events, press, makeup and hair tips from our top stylists and a new editorial from photographer Heather Thorne.

Please check back with us for updates.

Press

2007-12-28T01:47:00.002-06:00

With most of the holiday chaos behind us, we finally got a chance to get a little organized. Went through the mail and came across a copy of The Courier from last Friday. It turns out our fashion show we just had a couple of weeks ago got mentioned in the paper. See the little caption featuring one of our new models Christina.

Days After Christmas

2007-12-28T01:39:00.000-06:00

Christmas is over and tis the time for present exchanges, returns and spending money we got as gifts. It's a lot of fun to shop for other people, but it's more fun to shop for yourself. So take your time the next couple of weeks to relax and enjoy shopping. Stress free and no strings attached. INdulge.

Happy Holidays!!

2007-12-25T02:26:00.001-06:00

Earlier this month, on December 6th, we had our 1st Annual Peppermint Passion Fashion Show benefitting Toys for Tots. The event was a success!! Over 200 people showed up and we ended up raising a lot of toys for the charity. Next year's will be even bigger and better!!

We wish everyone a very happy and safe Christmas!!