We will be kicking off our Grand Opening weekend with a soft opening / private party on June 23rd. Since space is limited, we decided to hold a contest for all our loyal customers.

• Starting June 6th, send us a picture of you sporting one of this year’s hottest trends to sahb.08@gmail.com
• Your picture, along with all other contestants, will be posted on our Facebook page.
• Voting for this year’s “Fashionista” will begin on June 13th
• The person with the most “likes”/votes will win the following prizes:

1. An invitation for you and a friend to attend our store’s Grand Opening in San Mateo, California. Enjoy food, music champagne and the best shopping experience in town.
2. A one time pass to receive 30% off the entire store for the evening.

• If you don’t live in the area, but would still like to participate, you can still receive 30% off for the entire day and enjoy free shipping.

Please email all questions to sahb.08@gmail.com. All pictures need to be received by June 12th. Good Luck!

Donna Mizani, a 23 year old designer, has been recognized by her peers as one of the hardest working up and coming designers. By age ten, as a child born and raised outside of New York City, Mizani first became infatuated with clothes and aware of her keen sense of design. After high school she studied fashion design in Los Angeles, where she honed her experience through internships and live events, from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to countless runway shows for L.A.-based designers. Mizani was quickly recognized for her trend-spotting intuition, innovative fashion sense and strong work ethic, and caught the eye of various downtown Los Angeles heavyweight design houses.

Within a few years she worked her way up to head sportswear designer for a multimillion-dollar company, managing a dedicated staff and regularly creating new, mostly private-label lines for major retailers such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, among others. In 2008 she began designing her first resort collection, predominately knit silks, for her self-named label, which debuted in Harvey Nichols Hong Kong stores in November 2009.

Sweet as Honey Boutique is very excited and honored to carry these hot, celebrity driven pieces by Donna Mizani! We can’t wait to see what’s next for her on the road ahead. Check out some of her latest pieces in our New Arrivals category

Pear Body Characteristics

Most women that are considered to have a “Pear Silhouette” have a smaller top and a curvier bottom. Don’t get it wrong ladies! Just because you were blessed with a J.Lo bottom, does not make you fat. A lot of women that are pear shaped also have fairly flat stomachs. Pear shaped bodies should wear clothes that minimize the bottom half and draw attention to the upper part of the body with bright bold tops or tops with large collars or sleeves.

The Upper Half

Blouses and tops with beautiful patterns and textures draw attention up to your upper body up to your beautiful face

Do: 1)Choose an off the shoulder top, cowl or square neckline. 2)Have fun with color. 3)Consider a  puff, kimono or bell sleeves.

Don’t: 1)Wear a baggy top. Make sure it is flattering and fitted to show off that waist. 2)Avoid small or dainty collars that will make you appear larger than you actually are

The Lower Half

The golden rule is to reduce the emphasis on your hips, thighs and butt area.

Do: 1)Keep pocket designs to a minimum or not at all. 2)Stick to darker colors such as darker blues, dark gray’s, and black. 3)Consider Mid rise styles instead of low-rise. 4)Wearing higher heels gives you an appearance of longer legs and take attention away from your hips

Don’t: 1)Wear leggings or skinny jeans unless paired back with a tunic. 2)Choose pants with bulky side pockets, side button details or back pockets. These will create the appearance of a large bottom. 3)Avoid light or “washed” looking bottoms. Darker denim always has the sliming effect

The Perfect Dress

The easiest way to balance a bottom-heavy figure is to choose a dress that skims over the lower half of the body.

Do: 1) Look for A-Line or wrap dress, which are often the best cut for “Pear” shaped women. 2)Emphasize your bust with a lower neckline . 3)Consider trying a halter dress that will show of your waist, if you don’t feel comfortable wearing a strapless dress

Don’t: Wear tight stretchy dresses unless you would really like to emphasize your behind. Its just that simple!

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve decided to acknowledge celebrity power moms that do it all! These women aren’t just fabulous moms, but they are also actresses, musicians, entrepreneurs and most importantly, TREND SETTERS! We constantly look to these ladies to see what is hot and how we can take a spin off of their own personal style. These high fashion moms show women everywhere that they can have it all and look good doing it. Each brand represents someone different, whether it be the flirty rocker, bohemian glamour, the girl next door or sexy chic, these mom’s set the trend around the world.

Ever wonder about that hot belt Sarah Jessica Parker wore throughout the Sex and the City movie? That was the “Patricia Studded Belt” by Rough Roses. We are excited to be carrying this line again this summer. Their handbags and belts are fan favorites of celebrities such as Julianne Hough, Britney Spears, Cheryl Burke and many more.

Wynn Katz, the co-founder of Linea Pelle, brings 25 years of experience in the fashion industry to his role as owner and designer of Rough Roses. Created to answer what Wynn saw as a void in the market for affordable luxury with designer fashion trends, his new line of high-quality handbags, belts and wallets is defined by a feminine yet edgy style. Made using only the finest, softest leather and embellished with distinctive hand-crafted hardware, attention to detail and durability is part of the brand’s core values. Available in a rich array of seasonal colors, Wynn’s designs emphasize both form and function for today’s savvy woman. Rough Roses is already garnering a following among trendsetters and celebrities, and is sold in best stores nationally and worldwide.

While the colored denim trend is on the rise, many of us still have a hard time trying to figure out how to wear them. We thought we would put together a quick guide for those that would like to jump on this colored bandwagon, but aren’t sure how to do it.

1. Confidence – The most important thing to have when wearing anything seen “outside the box” is confidence. Do you think Kim Kardashian put on those bright blue pants and said “Gee I hope these look ok?” Absolutely NOT!!!! So if she isn’t going to doubt her style then neither should you. Are people going to stare? Of course they are, because they wish they were able to be as daring and BOLD as you are. So if you can’t wear them proud, then don’t wear them at all

2. Pick Your Skinny / Bootcut Jeans – Try to keep the style of these colored jeans as sleek as possible. When was the last time you saw yellow bell-bottoms look good on someone? Besides, if the bottom is skinny then there are more options for the top’s silhouette. This leads us into the next step…picking tops!

3. A Complimentary Top – We firmly believe that when wearing a BOLD colored jean, it should be paired with a basic colored top. (Gray, White, Black, Tan) If you do decide to pick a printed top, as Rihanna did in the picture above, make sure it has either neutral colors or complimentary colors. As far as silhouette goes, these jeans can be paired back to a sloughy tee, a basic tank or a flirty top for a night on the town. You can determine which silhouette works best with the cut of the jean. This is why we feel it is important to pick out the color and cut of the jean first and then pick out a top. In your experience, which has been easier to find a top or a pair of jeans?

4. Shoes and Accessories – Keep the shoe color SIMPLE!! You don’t want to walk around looking like a rainbow. Yes the shoe can be strappy or a bootie but again, make sure the color is neutral (Black, Nude, Brown, etc). If you decide to go with a simple / basic top then get funky with some cool accessories. If its a pattern top you desire then keep the accessories to the bare minimum

The purpose of this particular article is to help you try new things. Just remember that the  colored jeans are the main event and everything else is just the bonus. Email us pictures of your BOLD statement. (sahb.08@gmail.com)

A native Californian, Nicole Richie was born and raised in Los Angeles. Having always been surrounded by garbs and costumes, she developed an appreciation for fashion at an early age. “Fashion gives you the ability to express yourself, you mood; its a creative outlet in many ways. This one of the primary reasons the Winter Kate / House of Harlow 1960 collection was born

The line launched in 2009 with the Spring 2010 season and Nicole has been the creative force behind the brand since day one, involved in every step of the brands decision making process. The Winer Kate / House of Harlow brand has now evolved into a full fledged collection, offering ready to wear, jewelry, sunglasses, footwear and handbags. Since its inception it has seen rave reviews and a tremendous following.

We are very excited to bring this brand, and other like it, to our customers this fall. As always, we want to be the first stop for your fashion needs.�

We are getting ready to move, but noticed that we couldn’t possibly take everything with us!!! We decided to markdown some older pieces 20-75% off!!! Who can pass up a deal like that? There are a lot of great deals on brands such as Sky, Bailey 44, Ella Moss, Fifteen Twenty, and many more. Follow us on Facebook to get daily updates on deals and other great happenings!.

Here is a sneak peak of our new space!!! We have just begun to remodel, so we will keep you updated on our progress. We are so excited to see the final result. June is just around the corner so it won’t be long!!  In case you are wondering who the lovely lady with the black curly hair is, she is our fabulous team leader Jackie!!! She will be making sure everything goes smoothly and that no treat goes unturned!!!  Keep checking in for the latest updates.

Chaser was founded in 1988 as an independent tee shirt line that embodied the cutting-edge style of the burgeoning punk rock scene in Los Angeles. Combining art, music, and fashion, Chaser has established itself as a unique brand within an increasingly crowded marketplace. More than 20 years later, music is still the soul of the label, but Chaser has moved far beyond tee shirts, incorporating revolutionary fabrications, washes, printing processes and design- driven styles. Recently Megan Fox, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Aniston, and many other A-list celebrities have been seen sporting their tees. These vintage styled tees are a great addition to any wardrobe and we can’t wait to carry them.