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Fall Braid trend Know-how

Hey Silkies! I have a question for you, Have you ever seen someone's hair and asked yourself..."How in the world did she do that?" I know I certainly have! Well today you will finally know how to do that ever so trendy side braid that you keep seeing! And let me tell you, the girls at www.barefootblonde.com have it mastered! So head on over to http://www.barefootblonde.com/2014/05/dutch-braid-ponytail/ and you too can master the "Dutch Braid Ponytail"! (Yeah, I didn't know it had a name either!) Enjoy! Until next time!  Go out and do one thing today that makes you happy!   

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How do I wear a blanket scarf?

Blanket scarves are all the rage this fall! Check out this link:http://bit.ly/1OxNvXq to find out 12 great ways to wear them, then hop on over to our website to check out the blanket scarves we have available.

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Kimono, Yes?! Or, Kimono, No-No??

Did you know that the ever so stylish and fashion forward Kimono that you see just about everywhere this summer, and that has even taken us over here at Rustik Silk is a traditional Japanese garment? "Kimono" which literally means, "thing to wear" has been in the Japanese culture since before 1132 AD! With that being said, let's get down to business!! Have you ever thought, I love that Kimono, but I just don't think it would look right on me?  Well we have some pointers for you!  Whether it be florals and fringe to long and belted, the kimono will work for you! 1. Basic Kimono cardigans are complex looking pieces with lots of fabric and draping. So the...

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The time has come...

I can not believe that we are less than 72 hours away from the launch of www.rustiksilk.com!! This has been a dream in the making for quite awhile now.  At first it just started off as an idea, one that many thought would never turn in to anything.  Then the dream grew into taking a leap of faith and just going for it, despite all odds and obstacles I have learned many lessons.  With the most important one being, "When one door closes, another one opens."  This journey hasn't always been easy, there have been failures, tears, joy, excitement, fear, anxiety, and meltdowns, but at the end of the day all I can say was that it was totally worth...

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