Fashion

New BijouStix Hair Accessories Posted in the LongLocks Catalog!

LongLocks BijojuStix Hair Accessories

Three new LongLocks BijouStix designs have been posted and two “last chance” special order designs have been posted in Hair Today Gone Tomorrow.

LongLocks Meadow Waltz Hat PinKeep in mind that LongLocks Gift Certificates are a great way to let someone know just… Continue reading

Bijoux de Diamants, Collier Comète: Chanel

By BarbaraAnne

In 1932, worldwide economic depression gripped the diamond industry. DeBeers asked Chanel to design a collection of diamond jewelry, hoping it would mirror the enormous success of her costume jewelry. Her stunning exhibition premiered November 1, 1932, at… Continue reading

LongLocks Gift Certificates – One Size Doesn’t Fit All!

Gift Certificate

LongLocks HairSticks Boutique gift certificates are now available in more denominations!  Since LongLocks designs are so personal, a gift certificate makes the perfect holiday gift for your favorite long-haired beauty.  She’ll be able to enjoy the experience of looking through… Continue reading

The Latest Fashion Trend: Sequins! And They’re Not Just for Holidays!

Since my absolute favorite color is sparkle, I LOVE the fact that sequins are trending as the hottest fashion must have. One cannot own too many sparkly things, it is simply impossible (as I am attempting to prove scientifically through… Continue reading

The Blouse That Wasn’t

By BarbaraAnne

When is a blouse, not a blouse? When 20/20 hindsight recognizes that a rare, first design of an item represents a marker, which changed the history of ideas.

The nuns at the orphanage taught her to sew. “She… Continue reading



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