We've Moved Our Blog!

To keep things simple, we've combined our blog and website into one site: - www.janetmariestudios.com. Please visit us there!

We will no longer be posting here, but we'll keep this blog up so any old posts you had seen will still be viewable.

Judy

Come visit us at our fabulous new store at Cypress Square!

Byron Lars/Simon Chang

Both of these styles give waist definition (whether you have one or not! If you have a bust, there is a place to put it and if you don't, it will appear like you do. Viola!

Take a suit and make it suit you!

What a fabulous way to be suited up! Each jacket style is designed to accentuate a slimmer mid-section (even if yours is missing). The key is in the mix of stripes and prints. Notice the emphasis on the waist. They give an illusion of a waist even if you a challenged in that area!






Notice the front and back of the straight skirt. The buttons are in the back.. I gave it the"sit" test to insure there would be no gaps. The stretch in the fabric allows for the give needed. It "sat" beautifully.


The little print blouse worn under this vest is the same pictured above worn over the little tanks. So versitile!


This little skirt is the sassier version of the straight skirt for those who can handle it!

And here we blend different size stripes in the vest and pants to add depth to the over all look. Viola!

Not Your Grandmother's Jewelry-Anymore

Are these not stunning? Totally unique. I adore that Gaye recycles vintage jewelry into one of a kind pieces of art. Gaye McCance will be at our Open House, February 3rd at our new location at Cypress Square. Please, come and meet her. She might be able to customize one for you using trash or treasure from your jewelry chest. Scroll down to see more.

This one Gaye designed just for me with trinkets I found in my jewery trays at home. I can't wait for you to see it in person.

And, believe it or not, this is the hodge podge of stuff I gave her which she turned into something I will treasure.

Gorgeous Vasteed Skirts

Each skirt has great potential. Depending on the choice of top and accessories, they have duel rolls, coctails, work or play!

Introducing Bejeweled!

"Bejeweled"...fabulous little novelty pieces embellished with Swarovski crystals. Think out of the box. Mix this little t-shirt with your business wardrobe, such as this grey pinstripe skirt. Take it to a whole new level with a stunning belt.

Jackets, t-shirts, tanks,

sweat bottoms and tops

in the unbeatable color

combination of charcoal,

red, white and navy.

Silk Neck Wraps

I love the versatility of these stunning neck wraps. They are a necklace and a scarf rolled into one. Not only do they work for casual chic with jeans, but are capable of transforming a basic formal attire into a drop dead gorgeos ensemble.

For You at JMS: Stylebooks and Clothes From Your Closet!

We're announcing both a new emphasis on an old service, and something brand new: working with clothes from your closet and new personal stylebooks!

I discuss them in the video below. Take a look!

Judy

Nicole Benisti lightweight jackets

The trench coat is on every "must have" list for a wardrobe that preforms. These are my idea of an updated trench for South West Florida. Choose plaid or print to make it new. Great for travel. It is functional and fashionable. What a great accessory to finish your outfit.

Girls Night Out!

We're a little late in posting these pictures, but they are still worthy of seeing. What an evening it was in mid February...Girls Night Out at the International Design Center to raise funds for the Southwest Florida Symphony Society. The back drop for the JMS display was the stunning bedroom and dressing room which was designed by Kira Krumm. Check it out!

Stunning women dressed for a very special evening. Center....Mollie Smith, Leslie Koon, Lucia Zaikov, Marilyn Kistler and Marvilla Marzan.

Mollie Smith and Phyllis Bucklew.

Rita Keltner, Judy Starnes, Christina Prendiville and Tina Parker.

Nuvula

I love the Missoni print of this "out of the box" duster. Elegant over a black column dress, sporty and chic over jeans or leggings. Love it!

This little t-shirt is obviously so much more than just a t-shirt. It has everything going for it. It's cheeky and smart.

Samuel Dong

I love everything about this top. It's sporty. It's dressy. It's soft and sexy. It camouflages and shapes at the same time. Put it with a little black skirt for cocktail or an elegant eventing skirt for black tie!
What's there not to love?

Necessitees

Perfect for Spring, a stunning little t-shirt with a design emphasis on the shoulder and a feminine sleeve. The mix and match skirts create totally different outfits. They can be worn high on midriff for the new trendy waist definition or lower, turned down on the hip.

The same little white t-shirt from above looks totally different blended with soft brown skirt and wide cinch belt (for hips or waist). Look #2 on left: Put the lace detailed tank with the skirt for the long lean look of all one color. Look #3: Take it into evening with the little tie front bolero.

Two separate pieces equal the perfect Spring dress! As always, the belt gives it that finished look. All pieces are light as a feather, delicious colors, versatile, washable and inexpensive. Viola!

Symphony Society's Girls Night Out!

To all of my JMS clients.....please join us at "Girls' Night Out". Our models and I will be found in the stunning dressing room and bedroom of the 2009 Designer Showcase at the International Design Center,modeling and preparing exciting wardrobes for travel plans to Hawaii and NYC. The date is next Wednesday, February 25th. Read further for more details. Don't miss it. It's going to be a blast!

Single and Fifteen Twenty

This dress oooozes with style. The combination of the purple print satin contrasted with the black tie halter delivers a simple yet elegant look. A built in bra makes it easy to wear. The fabric flows from the umpire waist giving a long lean line....guaranteed to flatter. Throw on a little black shrug and you're good to go!

The emphasis for Spring comes in soft flowy fabrics and bright colors. The umpire style dress slenderizes and flatters as it softly flows around the hips. The blouson style is perfect for camouflaging a fuller midriff. It all depends on what works for you.

This Spring brings a new focus on high-lighting the waist. This scrumptious sheer peasant top can be cinched in on the waist to do just that. It is the perfect combination of softness and sexiness.

All of these items "sing" Spring. Brilliant color, soft sexy prints. Items made to mix and match to add versatility to your wardrobe.