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HAUTE Spring...the time of year when a woman’s heart turns warm and her stomach
Welcome to the first issue of HAUTE PINK, the online magazine for The gets all tingling. She is so excited about the joy the season brings. And just when
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she thinks all hope is lost, she looks across a crowded room and there all confident
gives our customers a look at what currently available. willshe alsowas give you a just waiting to be adored is the one. is The perfect item of the We season hoping to find. into Gotcha. glimpse upcoming seasons. Spring is the quiet before the storm. It’s that time of year when we get to
HAUTE PINK will also give the reader a peek into the world of vintage
wear pretty delicate things and still hold on to a few things from Fall and Winter.
clothing and accessories, styling and decorating tips, entertaining, travel and Towards the middle of the season, Spring makes her presence known and we’re eager for else her wild sister comefind rushing in and warm us on the outside whatever we feel ourSummer readersto might interesting. like her sister did on the inside.
We hope you enjoy HAUTE PINK and share it with your friends.
Spring is also when we celebrate a couple of great holidays, Easter or ! ! ! ! ! Resurrection Day and Mother’s Day. At HAUTE PINK we love all moms and have selected beautiful gifts and ideas for the moms on your list.
She is your number one girlfriend, best friend, teacher, counselor, nurse, accountant, advocate, mentor, fashion stylist, chauffeur, critic, coach and so much more. We depend on her for more than we care to mention and all she asks in return is nothing. It doesn’t seem fair we only set aside one day to recognize the woman who has known us longer than we have known ourselves. It is also amazing how she can love us some much before meeting us. Mom always teases us about how long labor was and never mentions the other horrible things we did to her body before making our debut. The morning sickness alone warrants us giving her breakfast in bed. Not to mention the swollen feet and weird food we begged her to eat during her pregnancy. We made her sleepy, but once we arrived we kept her up and still do. We call her so many different names. Sometimes the name has to do with what we are feeling or doing at the time. Is there one popular name? There probably is, but for you and your mom, the popular name, is the one she responds to when she hears your voice. We celebrate every one of you no matter what you are affectionately called.
The Mrs - silk knickers A perfect gift or an ideal treat to remind your wife who she is when始s note being a Mom. Available in Champagne and Pink silk, Red or Black silk chiffon Available s/m/l $65
She may be a mom, but remember she was something else first. I can’t count the number of times we have had husbands come in at the last minute hoping to find a gift for their wives on Mother’s Day. I remember one man saying, “She’s not my mother”. Wow! And that is how you end up in the dog house or out at the last minute spending way more than you expected on a gift.This Mother’s Day husbands remember this and you’ll never get in trouble again, “She’s a mother because you were her baby first.” Let that sink in. Now what are you going to do about it? Flowers are just the beginning. We at HAUTE PINK and THE PINK DUCHESS suggest the entire romance package: Flowers, lingerie, fragrance, breakfast with the kids and dinner...minus the kids. Go visit your own mother and enjoy the day with the kids and grandkids, but later, tell your wife how much you appreciate her and what a wonderful mother she is. And how grateful you are to her her number one baby.
Fayreform “Love Poem” Balconette Bra $69 (34-40 D - G cup) Bikini $29 (S,M,L)
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Fayreform “Adoring” Underwire Bra $69 (34-40 D - G cup) Bikini $29 (S,M,L)
Scents: Jacinthe Rose, Amber Vanille, Givirne, Freesia, Vanilla Coca Bath Foam Jar $42 Tube $32 Body Cream Jar $56 Tube $34 Body Oil Spray or Perfume Spray $85
Vintage 3-Strand Pearl Necklace $150 Opposite page: Pearl clip earrings $75 All vintage jewelry can be purchased from our Etsy store:www.etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess
Vintage Trifari Bracelet $100 Opposite page: Vintage Napier necklace $100 All vintage jewelry can be purchased from our Etsy store: etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess
Vintage Sarah Coventry Pendant and Earrings $100 Opposite page: Vintage silver necklace $65 All vintage jewelry can be purchased from our Etsy store:etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess
Maura Peters Candlestick Candlestick Maura Peters $92 ea
$92 ea (180 hours burn time) Valentine’s Day scent “Waterlili” 180 burn time - Water Lili
Home offices we love
All Moms are working Mom’s. Whether she works in the corporate world, works from home or for herself, we all agree Mom is in charge. When it comes to the business of family, Moms are the CEOs and need a space to run their corporation. We rely on Mom to handle everything and she needs a place to sort, organize, schedule and hide. These are some of our favorite offices we saw on www.mercinewyork.blogspot.com. If your Mom doesn’t have an office, we suggest designating a space for your family CEO. A home office for Mom is a gift she will cherish and begin using immediately.
Mom office check list: Desk Comfortable Chair Book Case Bulletin Board Computer Printer Lots of storage Phone Lamp Personalized Stationary Pictures of the kids Rug to warm the space Chair for meetings with important clients Small Vase of Mom’s favorite flowers
Courtesy Gift Wrap
All gifts come wrapped in our courtesy Valentine’s Day wrapping...pale pink box All gifts come wrapped in our courtesy gift wrapping...pale pink box with hot pink with hot pink ribbon. When ordering, please state if your order is to be gift wrapped. ribbon. When ordering please state if your order is to be gift wrapped.
To Purchase: We are still perfecting our shopping cart. Sorry for the inconvenience. But don’t let that stop you from ordering. We are doing it old school...email. Unless it’s vintage. The vintage can be purchased from our Esty Store: www.etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess Click the email link:thepinkduchess@gmail.com with your request. Not everything is available in every size. (We do sell up to a “G” cup and “40” back in some of our bras and most of our bottoms are available up to Ex-Large. In upcoming issues, larger sizes will be available where permitted.) The Pink Duchess is a fan of curves, so we are always seeking things for women who have been blessed with a little more. When ordering, no one is going to hassle you. We only want to help you make the right selection for your Valentine. Mother’s Day.
Please read the Return Policy carefully before ordering.
Guys Guide to Buying Lingerie: The most difficult part of buying lingerie as a gift, is knowing what size, color and style to purchase. Here are a few tips to help in figuring out how to purchase: 1. Get the right size. Look in her lingerie drawer. Find her favorite bra and panties note the designer and the size. While looking in the drawer, take note of the colors, styles and embellishments (trims, lace, details). You need to have as much information as possible to help you make the right purchase. 2. Panties, knickers, bikini, lace boxer, boy brief, thong, tanga, full brief...this is easy to decide. When you look in her drawer, if you don’t see a thong, don’t buy one. Remember you’re trying to make her feel and look beautiful and buying her something she doesn’t like won’t get the response you’re hoping for. 3. Stockings and stay-ups are sized according to her shoe size. For these you’ll need to see what size her favorite shoes are. Most will fit, if you think you need a different size ask and we will gladly help you find the right size. 4. Know her style, not yours. She’s wearing the lingerie, not you. 5. And here’s a sure fire way to get the right gift, look through the magazine together and ask her what she likes or send her a link to the magazine and ask her to pick out what she wants. 6. Once you’ve made your selection and the box arrives, hand it to her and say, “For my beautiful
Valentine, I knew this was the perfect gift when I saw it.”
HOW TO MEASURE We recommend wearing a non padded bra and holding ones arms straight down at their side while measuring. STEP 1. MEASURE FOR BAND SIZE This is the circumference around your rib cage. Holding a measuring tape parallel to the ground, measure around your rib cage directly under your bust after exhaling. Round the measurement to the nearest whole number. If the measurement is even numbered, add 4" to obtain your band size. If the measurement is odd numbered, add 5" to obtain your band size. STEP 2. MEASURE FOR CUP SIZE Keeping the measureing tape parallel to the ground, measure at the fullest part of your bust. Round the measurement to the nearest whole number. STEP 3. CALCULATE YOUR BRA SIZE Subtract the band size measurement from the cup size measurement. For every inch in difference the cup size goes up one size starting at A for one inch difference. EXAMPLE: Step 1: if your rib cage measurement is 30" add 4" to determine a band size of 34" Step 2: cup size measurement is 36" Bra size = 34 B
SIZE GUIDE Bra XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
XXXXL
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
USA
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
UK
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
FRANCE
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
ITALY
Brief ITALY
USA
UK
FRANCE
XS
I
0–2
2–4
30–32
S
II
4–6
6–8
34–36
M
III
8–10
10–12
38–40
L
IV
10–12
12–14
40–42
XL
V
12–14
14–16
42–44
XXL
VI
14-16
14-16
44-46
XXXL
VII
16-18
16-18
46-48
XXXXL
VIII
18-20
18-20
48-50
Return Policy The Pink Duchess gladly accepts returns of unworn or defective bras and selected sleepwear within one month of purchase, for credit or exchange. We cannot issue cash or credit card refunds under any circumstances. Out of respect for your safety and everyone’s desire to buy clean, unworn lingerie, please note that we do not take back any products with a crotch if the protective strip has been removed. When trying lingerie bottoms on, please try on over underwear. Returns will not be accepted if the strip has been removed or if items are soiled. Unfortunately, all sale items are final sale. To return an item for a credit or exchange, please send an email requesting a “Returns & Exchanges Form” . Fill it out and present the item in its original condition with tags and the protective crotch strip attached. Complete the form and then ship the items!via USPS insured with delivery confirmation to 335 P.O.East BoxAlbertoni 4566, Carson, 90749-4566. Street CA #200-723, Carson, CA If you’d like a different size or style, please include a note on your return invoice stating the item you would like instead. (Because we pride ourselves on offering the newest fashion merchandise all year round, we can’t guarantee the item will be in stock – but we’ll try our best.) Sorry, but we cannot refund original or return shipping costs, or take responsibility for lost merchandise.
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