Playing Favorites
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This month I’ve put together a fabulous collection of My Favorite Things fashions for the holiday season up ahead (and no snake skin gaucho pants, I promise!).
You’ll find beautiful sweaters and tops – perfect day to evening looks that can do double duty for work and holiday parties! Look for my favorite Michigan Avenue suede tie front shirt-jacket. I love this piece as it has become a favorite go-to in my closet. We have a super flattering shawl collar tunic top in gorgeous jewel tones, a classy-sexy off shoulder starburst sweater, an ultra slimming color-block top, and many more new favorites I can’t wait to show you!
If you’re looking for gorgeous, figure flattering styles….join me as I “play favorites” on November 30th at 9:00 pm!
Wishing you a November filled with family gatherings, good friends, great food, and fabulous fashion!
Love,
Colleen
Dog Pins!!! Thank you for all the requests for new Dog Pins in your favorite breeds. I will forward all your requests to my buyer and see we can bring them in for the May My Favorite Things show!
Black off shoulder top/with white ruffle blouse: Many of you have asked about this top….It’s in the works for My Favorite Things and will be featured in the spring – Stay tuned!
General comments about My Favorite Things apparel: We listen to all of your comments. We will continue to raise the bar and work on fit (and explaining the way our garments fit) when presenting the items on air. If you are unhappy with the quality of any of the MFT items….we will move on to manufactures who can delivery the quality we’re striving for! Keep you comments coming – we hear you!
My diet: Many of you have asked about my diet – first – thanks for noticing! I’ve managed to lose about 12 pounds so far (but with the holidays I’m sure I’ve gained a couple pounds back!). I’ve been trying to cut out sugar and watch my carb intake (no bread, pasta, etc). When I stick to it -it really works! I still have 10 more pounds to go -wish me luck (I’m a “foodie” so it’s not easy, believe me!).
Terry in Texas – Sorry the X and O ring you’re asking about has been retired (I love this ring!). I will talk to our buyer about bringing in something similar in 2010!
Linda in NJ – I’m so happy you like your My Favorite Things rose top and jeans….Be sure to mark your calendar for Feb. 2nd – I’ll have a new MFT Today’s Special that I think you’ll love!
Brook in WI – Thanks for the feedback about our Prestige boxes…I will talk to my buyer about bringing back the charcoal color – My hope is to offer all the classic colors and then continue to add new decorator colors as well!
Joan in Nevada – Thanks for your feedback about the Bra issue with the top you ordered from MFT. I will remember to suggest a bra with wide set straps for tops like the one you had trouble with (I guess all my bras are like this so I don’t have an issue with the straps showing) -but I learned from you that many women don’t own bras like this!
Lesson learned (by me) – Thanks!
Lisa – I’m sorry to learn about the flower necklace arriving damaged. I will notify the vendor about this so it doesn’t happen again….If it does – please let me know. Thanks, C
Le in IA – Molly Sims is an absolute doll! I’m so glad you enjoyed her show…..her fashion jewelry is lovely (base metal and gold plating) and I just loved working with Molly! She’ll be back on Feb. 25th….hope you can watch!
Shirley in NJ – The Floral necklace you are asking about is sold out at this time….It was featured in November as part of My Favorite Things. I will try to work on something similar for spring 2010…Sorry you missed it!
JF in NY – Thank you for the lovely compliment!!
Gail in OR – I am forwarding your feedback to the “powers that be”….When we do a photo shoot for our web site it’s often done months in advance of our actual live show. Every now and then a product will not make it in time for the show – This is what may have happened with the items you’re mentioning. We’ll work on this so it doesn’t happen in the future – thank you!
Shirley in TX – How lucky we both are to have had grandmothers who would sew beautiful clothes for us! I will talk to our buyer about bringing the sunglass box back in stock – look for it this spring!
Cathy in MN – I’m happy to hear you love Palemermo’s jewelry! I will forward your request for the elephant ring to uor buyer.
Karen in Co – My Skin care consists mainly of Serious Skin Care and Lancome products. These are my two favorite brands, but there are many others (including Wei East and SCA) that have wonderful products I enjoy as well!
Lois in IL – Thank you for all your wonderful feedback and requests! I really appreciate your support! I will forward all your requests to our buyers…..Thanks for all the great ideas! Happy New Year, Lois!
Tina in NJ – The Moroccan necklace and earring set is item number 567-865 – enjoy!
MPC in VA – I’m thrilled to hear you love the MFT Amethyst necklace. I will ask our buyers if we can bring in the other colors for my next show in May!
Linda in NY – I will be sure to forward your request for Size 5 rings from Sajen Silver to my buyer….hope we can bring in size 5’s for you in 2010!
Georgette in NJ – Yes! The 51 carat CL by Design ring is coming back in March! We have a big Designer Gallery event planned for March and the ring you’re asking about will be featured on this day!
Mary in SC – We are working on the pearl necklace for the May My Fave Things show….I didn’t like the original samples that came back from the manufacturer -so we weren’t able to feature it in November as originally planned.
If they get it right…you’ll see it this spring!
Diane in KY – I will be sure to forward your request for more coral jewelry to our jewelry buyers!
Amy in MI – I appreciate your feedback about the MFT apparel. I am sometimes working with new manufacturers… If the quality isn’t there – we will move on to others that can deliver the quality you’re looking for. I will always strive to bring you great value….Thanks for your candid feedback – your opinions make us better!
Pam in OH – Happy New Year! I always enjoy hearing from you. Regarding hang tags….Yes, ALL my clothing comes with the MFT hang tags – I have never heard of tags not being attached so I’m sure yours was just a fluke – ?I do keep your opinions in mind when choosing items for My Favorite Things. I know you want flattering, fashionable tops you can wear for work (and for going out)…..We are working on a spring version of the faux wrap top (in prints) for our April MFT show! Keep your ideas coming – I really appreciate your support, Pam!
Georgette in CA – Sorry to hear you lost your necklace – I will forward your request to our buyer!
Shelia in CA – I loved your message! You have great taste in jewelry (Nicky Butler, Sajen, Jess David, Deb Guyot, etc) and I’m sure you look amazing when you’re wearing all your beautiful treasures….Enjoy!
Mink in TX – I’m thrilled you love your pink sequin sweater jacket! To my knowledge we haven’t changed the dimensions of the boxes….the measurements on HSN.com may be wrong…I’ll check it out – Thanks!
Ginger in CT – My favorite way to clean jewelry is with mild soapy water and a soft bristle brush…..I also can live without my silver polishing cloth!
Kathy in KY – We no longer carry the Sea Secret product – I’ll have to ask our buyer is we can bring it back for a special Host Pick! I miss it too….
Shelly in MT – We no longer carry the small travel jewelry boxes with snap. I will talk to our buyer about bring in a new version of this box for this year!
Nicole in CA – I hope you were able to watch Diana Venezia’s show in December – Her jewelry is lovely and I (like you) and a huge fan!
Hi Colleen-I have to tell you how-great you look-. Can you-tell us-your secret? I am 67 yr old granny and have long blond hair-I have never looked as good as you-do. Keep-up the good work. Your friend, Lolo
Colleen: I enjoy you immensely; you’ve just got class! It’s great to see a beautiful host who represents those of us who are average (size 10 – 14) women. Your CL by Design pieces are exceptional. I am a metalsmith, a silversmith, a jeweler and the owner of an antique shop / gallery, so I feel like I’m qualified to describe what sells and what my customers like. I have just one request. Would you make an assortment of your wonderful jewelry boxes that are the same sizes so they’ll stack nicely?
Hi Colleen. I, too, am one of the many customers who loved the sequined top that you wore on the December 17th designer gallery show. The night the TS was the freshwater pearls. It was so pretty. Can you tell us if that will be on HSN? Looking forward to more pretty and fun things this year. Happy New Year.
colleen, thank-you,for this cuff jewelry box by prestige…i just received this and i’m really surprised at all the cuff jewelry this will hold..ladies this is one great jewelry box for sure..thank-you colleen for filling us in on your weight lose,and you look-great, as we all know how you exercise, also by swimming, and you do watch what you eat.hope your CHRISTMAS was a good-one..and a very Happy New Year to you, and your family..
I allways admired that you are spontaneous and honest – but with the answer regarding your diet-I think that you weren’t that onest:Cut the sugar and watch the carbs.All those ladies that write to you feel that you are their friend and want more details I bet!
Hi Colleen, You are one of my favorite hosts – I love your enthusiasm and the way you describe all the products so carefully, thank you! Colleen, your hands are beautiful – what is your secret, if you can share. I’ve had my hands in so much water over the holidays, they look AWFUL. I’d welcome any of your suggestions, Love-Debbie from Iowa.
Colleen – Love your jewelry! I have a request. I love big jewelry. The bigger the better. I am wondering if you could design a pair of sterling silver doorknocker earrings. Most of the longer earrings seem to be fashion and my ears only like sterling or gold. If you could come up with something that would satisfy the girls who like giant earrings, I would really appreciate it.
Colleen, please, please bring back your LARGE everything jewelry box! I have two large and two small and love them but I need another one! You keep on convincing me to buy more jewelry so I need more large boxes! I love watching you-you make it fun! Thanks!
Hi Colleen:
I have a request on Absolute vermeil jewelry, is it possible they could try to make the gold a more natural color instead of the orange, brassy color we are getting??… Technibond changed their gold and it is just beautiful. I have made some Absolute purchases and don’t feel comfortable wearing them they really look cheap and they are not cheap to buy. I would really appreciate it if something could be done to make the Absolute jewelry more realistic.
colleen-thank-you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to answer, our questions…you are a class-act for sure….your friend in il.
Please bring back the Tigers Eye Carved Horse Head Ring. I missed it. I love the Mother of Pearl Carved Cat Ring I purhased. Keep the fun rings coming.
I am a watch collector and LOVE your watch jewelry box. I do not see them on line. Are they available? If not – please bring them back.
Thank you
Hi Colleen,
went crazy buying all of your items, this last past month and still have more, On my wish list, please don’t forget about us petite ladies out here, You look great diet???
Hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and loved ones…Look forwarded to hearing from you…
colleen – i know that you are spending time with your family and would you please give your mother a big hug from all of us out here in t.v. land..she is such a sweet-lady, and i hope that she will visit hsn.. again so that we can see her….i’m hoping in the new year that she can spend more time with you and be on hsn..more…thank-you…she is such a joy..
Colleen–I’m also one of your biggest fans. We know you’re very busy, but PLEASE respond to all of us who’ve taken the time to visit your blog. You’re a lovely, gracious lady, and here’s wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season!
colleen-wishing you and your family happy holidays,and wishing you a safe trip-enjoy.will be anxious to see you back in two-weeks….your friend in il.
Merry Christmas Colleen!
I am with Trish and Lisa and am dying to know where did you get that to die for white ruffled blouse and off the shoulder black sweater you were wearing when you were with Kim from Clever Carriage? Please let us know and can you get it on HSN so we can all enjoy it too?
Happy Holidays from Oklahoma..I am thinking to move to Florida.. Am tired of the earthquakes and twisters..lol!
Is this thing on? I have a feeling this is going to be another month of no questions being answered, possibly not even a blog posted. I’m not sure why we are encouraged to post and ask questions here?
You are a beautiful woman, but why do you wear clothes that always show your cleavage? I remember when the show hosts didn’t wear the revealing tops. I think you should go back to not wearing so much revealing tops. I have been a loyal customer for many years and wonder why HSN is trying to get younger people to watch. When us older ladies are the ones with the money to spend.
Hello Colleen,
A few weeks ago I ordered the gemstone stretch bamboo bracelet – 2 in rose quartz and 1 in amethyst. I heard you say on your show tonight that you don’t repeat the CL by Design things usually but I really hope you bring these back and in more colors. They are great and I want more please.
Happy Holidays
HELLO COLLEEN, I WAS SO EXCITED YESTERDAY WITH 24 HRS. OF JEWELRY. I ORDERED 2 ITEMS AND THOUGHT THE 2ND ITEM WAS FREE SHIPPING BUT TO MY DISMAY I WAS TOLD I COULDN’T ORDER 1 BY PHONE AND THEN 1 ONLINE BY COMPUTER THAT IT DIDN’T QUALIFY FOR FREE SHIPPING. I FOUND THIS OUT TODAY WHEN I CALLED TO FIND OUT WHY I WAS CHARGED SHIPPING ON BOTH ITEMS. I WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE MADE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID.
Hi Colleen, I’m a big fan of yours. I love your sense of style. I just have one request, you see I am a very petite person with small fingers. I love most of the rings in the Artisan jewlery collection. However, I can’t buy the mayority of them because they start with size 6 and I am a size 5. So can you please ask the designers to maybe make some for small people like me??? I would really appriciated and would defenetly buy more jewlery. Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season.
I’m with Lisa from Minnesota, where did you get that ruffled blouse and off the shoulder sweater. Would love to have that, it look great on you.
colleen- i ordered 2-more of your prestige jewelry boxes from your show last night…i love these boxes…as we can stack them, and also see our jewelry,also our jewelry will stay-like new…thank-you so much…your friend in il..
PLEASE !!!!!! We want more Moissanite. Specifically Angel Fire.