Spring's Bright Hues

Karlie Lemonade Stand Dress in Yellow ($97)

Pure and Simple Miranda Boatneck Top with Tie in Marina ($62), AG Stilt Jeans in White ($164) and Esther Designs Necklace ($192)

MM Couture Walking on Sunshine Top ($78), AG Stilt Jeans in White ($164) and and Esther Designs Necklace ($192)

It is time to shake off the darkness of winter with fun and bright colors. Brights are a key trend this spring and they can help spruce up your old neutrals already in your closet. The Hottest Colors this spring are said to be: Coral, Yellow, Turquoise and Cobalt Blue. It is best to pair brights with: White, Nude, Black or Navy. However, if you enjoy making a stand out fashion statement, try bold color blocking.

Colors are said to get more attention, make sure your attitude matches what you are wearing because you’re bound to turn heads in these outfits!



Back In from MM Couture: The Perfect Party Dress

MM Couture Tea Rose One Shoulder Dress-Navy $88

This dress flew out of here last week and now it’s back just in time for all of your spring parties. Perfect for multiple occasions including: The Atlanta Steeplechase, Your Best Friend’s Wedding, A Family Members Graduation, Baby Shower, Derby Party and more……..

Hurry in before they are all gone again!



The Color of The Year: Coral

Shades of coral are popping up everywhere this spring. This flirty, fun and feminine color is being dubbed the color of the year. It was even seen all over the runways during Fall 2011 Fashion Week!

Tan or not…. brunette or blonde…..  This hue will make you shine all season long.  Check out a few of our favorite coral items available at Hand In Pocket now below along with tips on how to style each piece.

Add a cream belt from Elise M or wear the MM Couture Coral Kiss Dress- Coral $78 flowy and free with beige peep toe sling backs and turquoise accessories. This dress is perfect for a wedding, shower, graduation, or easter.

Pair the Aryn K Silk Tank with Multi Color Print $86  with cuffed denim shorts like the Joes below and a brown wedge to complete a sassy outfit perfect for dinner and drinks on the patio of your favorite restaurant.

Joes Jeans Roll Short -Sammy $97

Maxi dresses are perfect for night you do not want to wear heels! Pair the Karlie Aztec Print Maxi Dress $108  with your Dolce Vita sandals (coming soon to HIP) and stack on gold bangles for a seductive bohemian look that suites multiple occasions.

Pair the MM Couture Creamsicle Top- Orange/Cream $62  with a pair of cuffed bottoms. Cropped denim will work but I really love coral paired with the olive green tones that are ever so popular right now. Try the cuffed twill ones below from !iT Jeans! These two colors complement each other so well people will be in envy of your great fashion sense.

!iT Jeans Boyfriend Trouser Irish Moss $66

HIP Pick- Save 15%

This week’s sassy and sexy HIP Pick is MM Couture’s Bowtiful Dress- Taupe (Org. $78). Perfect for a special date night or any night wedding you are going to this season. The stretchy bandage Herve Leger like style of this dress makes it ultra-flattering on anybody. Save 15% by using code hip15 at our online checkout or mentioning seeing the HIP Pick when shopping in the store. See you soon!

Spring Layers

Jack By BB Dakota Rosie Pointelle Cardigan ($66)

MM Couture See Clearly Pointelle Cardigan- Ivory ($72)

MM Couture See Clearly Pointelle Cardigan- Black ($72)

A big trend to look out for while transitioning into your spring wardrobe is the open weave pointelle cardigan. Made of lightweight and airy fabric making it a comfy choice you must add to your closet. This style is perfect for layering over long sleeves now for a little extra warmth then in the warmer months you can pair it over something strappy. Styles just like this were seen all over the runway’s and wear shown with skirts, trousers, shorts, capris and even dresses. Catch this style at HIP NOW! Check out the chic cardigans available here in the pictures above.

A Passion for Fashion

BB Dakota Terry Drape Front Dress in Geranium ($70) and Throwing Stars by Amy Leff Necklace ($148)

MM Couture Bowtiful Dress in Taupe ($78) and Lauren Elizabeth Designs Necklace ($108)

This year on Valentines Day have an affair with fashion. On the 14th look brilliant in a dress from Hand In Pocket. Choose a classic silhouette in a bold color or vamp it up in a sexy fitted number. Every women needs a bit of romance in her life. Why not find it in a dress?

Don't forget to accessorize with jewels from one of our local artist!

HIP Pick- Save 15%

MM Couture Beaded Neckline Top-Black ($88)

Save 15% on this sassy and fun party top from MM Couture by using code hip15 at our online checkout or by mentioning that you saw the HIP Pick online while shopping in the store. You can only save 15% on this item through 11/17/2010! So, act fast!

Buckhead Chic and Midtown Sleek

MM Couture Sequin Embellished Silk Top-Black ($72)

MM Couture Beaded Neckline Top-Black ($88)

MM Couture Chain Pocket Oversized Top-Cream ($72)

You will walk into the party and turn heads no matter what side of town you are in while wearing any of the MM Couture embellished party tops shown above. Pair them with killer heels and super sexy skinny jeans like the ones from AG shown below. If it gets a bit chilly out once the sun goes down top of your outfit with a blazer from Monday’s blog or a fitted leather jacket.

Just remember to mention HIP when someone complements your outfit while out on the town this weekend!

AG Jeans The Legging-WTR ($172)

HIP Pick- Save 15%

MM Couture  Dinner and A Movie Sequined Cardigan Grey-$128

Sequins are all the rage this fall!  They are such an easy way to dress up any pair of jeans. This fun yet sophisticated sweater from MM Couture will make you look gorgeous while keeping you warm at the same time.  Get this attention-grabbing cardigan at Hand In Pocket today before they’re all gone! Save 15% on this item through 10/20/2010; use code hip15 at checkout.

HIP Pick- Save 15%

MM Couture Music Row Fringed Sweater Vest (reg-$78)

Even though our fall sale is over you can still save 15% on this weeks HIP Pick from MM Couture. To save 15% use code hip15 at our online checkout until 10/13/2010 and if you are shopping in the store just mention seeing the HIP Pick online to save 15%.

Fall 2010 Color Trend

Theme Aspen Fur Vest - $78

MM CoutureWestminster Prep School Cardigan - $78

La Made Pearl Cardigan - $77

This fall, oatmeal pieces are a must-have for your wardrobe. Seen mostly in knits, these statement making sweaters shown above will keep you cozy and in style this fall. The best thing about oatmeal is that it can be worn with an assortment of colors.
Hand In Pocket has 3 unique pieces to choose from that you will love! From fur vests to cropped cardigans, we are sure to help you find your favorite oatmeal piece for the fall.

HIP Pick

This weeks fab fashion HIP Pick is MM Couture’s Lace Puff Sleeve Top in Navy ($70). Lace was seen all over the runways for fall in NYC, Paris, London and Milan. This couture fashion brought to you at an affordable price by MM Couture projects a romantic vibe with a bit of high fashion edge.

As mentioned in one of my previous blogs it is time to forget out dated fashion rules because pairing navy and black this fall is a fashion do! So get out your favorite pair of black skinnies to wear with this weeks HIP Pick then slip into your sexiest black heels for a runway ready look.

Save 15% on this item through 8/29/2010 by using code hip15 at our online checkout. When shopping in store just mention seeing the HIP Pick online to save 15%.

HIP Pick

Check out this week’s money saving HIP Pick. The MM Couture Drape Front Top in Black ($84) is the perfect top to dress up your jeans on your next dinner date. The figure flattering, intricate draping and gathered design screams high fashion. You will look like a million bucks when you are out in this top!

Save 15% on this item through 8/22/2010 by using code hip15 at our online checkout. When shopping in store just mention seeing the HIP Pick online to save 15%.

HIP Style Tips

Collective Concepts Silk and Lace Top in Pink ($68) and AG Stilt Skinny Jeans in Project 6 Year ($245)

MM Couture Mini Skirt in Black and Navy ($59), Addison Story Ruffle Sleeve Top in White ($70), Gold Hinge Bracelet ($25), Flower Ring ($30) and Melie Bianco Hobo with Chains and Tassels in Berry ($86)

MM Couture Sweater Vest in Melangie Black ($59), Michael Stars Shine Beater Tank in White ($40), Levell 99 Rolled Boyfriend Denim Shorts in Pully ($75), White Watch ($20), Filigree Water Drop Necklace ($24) and Melie Bianco Hobo with Woven Metallic Threading in Brown (73)

Can you believe that summer is already half way over? School starts back in a month! Which means it is time to start thinking about fall. Hand In Pocket is here to help you pick out the best transition pieces that will blend into your summer wardrobe and that you can continue to wear into the cooler fall months ahead.

A fun patterned short sleeve silk top like Collective Concepts shown in the first picture above can be worn now with caged heels and distressed shorts or ankle peg jeans. Then, when the weather begins to cool, wear the same caged heels and your favorite pair of jeggings (denim leggings).

A mini skirt like MM Couture’s shown in the second picture above can be paired with a tucked in lightweight blouse during the hot summer nights, then in the winter layer it with a chic blazer and pull on a pair of ultra slimming Spanx tights and tall sexy boots.

A light weight sweater vest like MM Couture’s shown in the third picture above can be worn now with a tank and boyfriend shorts or cropped jeans, then in the fall it can be layered over a long sleeve top paired with skinny jeans and ballet flats.

Check back in to our HIP Blog for more transition styles and tips in the weeks ahead.

New HIP Markdowns

French Connection Urban Angel Pant-Black ($118.00 $60.00)

Miss Me Couture V Neck Top w/ Stones ($82.00 $49.00)

Miss Me Couture Ruffled Silk Tank- Off White ($70.00 $49.00)

Max and Cleo Cross Over V Neck Dress w/ Geometric Print ($97.00 $67.90)

BB Dakota Mardi Ticking Stripe Dress ($75.00 $52.00)

BB Dakota Calista Shorts-Dark Sand ($60.00 $35.00)

Miss Me Couture Cuffed Boyfriend Trouser-Black ($64.00 $32.00)

Max and Cleo Sleeveless Printed Boatneck Dress ($103.00 $72.00)

LA Made Lucia Skirt Jumper-Pearl ($125.00 $87.50)

Miss Me Couture Halter Top with Ruffles-Red ($70.00 $49.00)

Meet Liz

There is a new HIP Chick at Hand In Pocket, her name is Liz and she is waiting to meet you all the next time you visit Hand In Pocket. She is here to assist with your next HIP purchase, to lend you her fashion knowledge and answer any style questions you may have.

A recent graduate of Ole Miss, she just moved back to her hometown of Atlanta. Her favorite denim lines are J Brand, Paige Premium Denim and William Rast. You can always catch her wearing Michael Stars, BB Dakota, Ella Moss and MM Couture.

Liz is wearing her new HIP loves in the picture above which includes: The Honey Bootcut in Burke from Joe Jeans ($163), Ella Moss’s Cassandra Pocket Tank in Flame ($87), Joey B Collection's White Coral Beaded Bracelets ($22-$45), The Ice Queen Necklace ($40) and Melie Bianco’s Studded Hobo in Bone ($82).

Party Girl Essentials

MM Couture Top in Cobalt ($54), 7 for all Mankind Roxanne Skinny Jean(CLGY) ($178), Big Buddha Alex Bag in white ($75), Flower Statement Neckalce ($45) and Cuff($18)


MM Couture Embellished Top in Black ($84), Joes Jeans Chelsea in Paltrow ($172), Urban Expressions Studded Clutch ($35), Lauren Elizabeth Necklace ($128) and Cuff($25)


MM Couture Embellished Striped Top ($70), Joes Jeans Chelsea in Jenny ($172), Wristlet ($35) and Cuff($20)

Miss Me Couture’s latest arrivals at Hand In Pocket are on every party girls wardrobe wish list. Pair any of MM Couture’s fun fitted tops pictured above with skinny jeans and caged heels for a sexy silhouette. Add an oversized cuff to your wrist grab your bag and head out the door for a stylish night out on the town.

Spring 2010 Top Trend: Patterns

Miss Me Couture Cherry Strapless Dress ($103)


Miss Me Couture True Romance Top-Grey ($70)

Glam Dip Dye Ruffle Tube Top-Navy ($48)

Glam Abstract Print Dress- Red Multi ($57)

Miss Me Couture Painted Silk Maxi Dress ($110)

Whimsical and romantic patterned dresses and blouses that are made of sheer fabric insets and loose fitting silk are something to look out for this spring. Flowers are in full bloom right now at HIP and they are retro inspired taking us back to the 40’s, my favorite era. For the hippie that lives inside of all of us there is tie-dye, paint splotches and abstract prints. While primal and tribal prints are a fresh new entry for this spring’s fashion.

I know you all want to stay in the latest fashions so check out a few of our favorite patterned pieces in the pictures above that are available at Hand In Pocket now.