Holiday Gift for Women
If you’re looking for a gift for a fashionable woman on your Christmas list but you’re not sure what piece or size to get, look no more! The fabulous new Diane Kroe Endless Top to Bottom is here, and it’s sure to impress anyone that receives it. A few months ago I was given the chance to review the stunning Reversible Resort Dress from Canadian fashion designer Diane Kroe (you can read the review here). I was blown away by the convenience of the convertible design and now, Diane has done it again with the Endless Top to Bottom, a one-size-fits-all poncho that can also be converted into six other styles!
I received the Endless in a unique modern print of beige and shades of brown accented with a rich pumpkin orange. It wasn’t a print that I would have chosen, but I found that it was actually incredibly versatile since the colours were quite subtle, yet the print was rather bold. The fabric was a luxurious jersey blend just like the material of the Reversible Resort Dress. I adore this fabric; it has such a rich and supple feel! I decided to try on the Endless in the poncho style right away.
The poncho is by far the easiest of the seven styles to create; I simply put my head through the opening and positioned the seam in the fabric so that it was in front of me. The Endless had a nice length that ran just below my hips, so that it covered my stomach without making me feel shapeless or boxy. I tried the scarf style next, and I really loved the fact that I could accessorize an outfit with this adorable scarf and then if I got chilly, convert it to a stylish cover-up without a second thought!
My husband, on the other hand, preferred the halter top to any other style. It took me a bit of practice to figure out how to tie the Endless into the halter top style, but it wasn’t difficult and after a few tries I was able to get the top looking just the way I wanted right away. The skirt and dress styles required no special work at all; I just put my arms through the top of the Endless and pulled it down to the appropriate height.
The Endless is a great gift for any woman that loves changing her look regularly and since it is a one-size-fits-all piece it is perfect for gift giving. The Endless and Diane Kroe’s other pieces can be purchased online at www.dianekroe.com and right now, Diane is offering a special introductory price of only $45 on the first twenty Endless Top to Bottoms sold on her Etsy shop. That’s $30 off the regular price! There’s never been a better time to enjoy the beauty and versatility that is a trademark of Diane Kroe’s stunning designs!
ARV: $75
Part of the problem, of course, is that even a mere weekend trip can require so much clothing depending on the planned activities. A cover-up for the beach, a pretty dress for brunch, a sophisticated outfit for evening drinks, a classic look for church or business meetings…suddenly I find that I need six or seven outfits for a two-day outing!
My ultimate favourite dress style, however, was created by wearing the printed side of the dress with the strapless top and then crossing the sashes down in the back so that I could tie them around my waist. It was simple, pretty and equally appropriate for a day at the beach or a drink at a fancy restaurant.
