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The top 10 items every Mom wants this Mother’s Day

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Your mom will love you no matter what you get her for Mother’s Day, and this is all the more reason to get her something wonderful. We put together our top ten gift ideas for the loveliest ladies in your life.

Rebecca Minkoff Handbag- Beautiful, high quality handbags designed by one of the fashion industry’s most stylish moms. These bags come in a variety of styles and colors so you’ll be sure to find one that your mother will love

Judith Ripka Single Heart Charm Bracelet- A classic piece from Judith Ripka that never goes out of style. Your mom will think of you every time she looks at her wrist.

Alexis Bittar Bangle- We’ll have an exclusive trunk show in just for Mother’s Day Weekend. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your mom a one of a kind piece from the new spring and summer collection.

Bogavia Pearls- Every woman should own a strand of pearls.

Michael Kors Watch- These watches are so stylish, she’ll want to wear it every day.

Pandora Charm Bracelet- You can start a bracelet for your mother and add special charms for every occasion. The limited edition  Bear My Heart charm is perfect for Mother’s Day.

Modern Luxuri Custom Jewelry- Select charms that represent you, your siblings, and your mom to create a one of a kind piece that she’ll wear for years to come.

Chan Luu Single Wrap Bracelet- These beaded bracelets look great layered with other bracelets. Your mom will be right on trend with a wrap bracelet added to her collection.

Alex+Ani Bangles- These bracelets look great on their own, or layered with others.

Tony Walker Gift Card- Let your mom pick out what she really wants with a Tony Walker Gift Card. She’ll have a great time shopping at Tony Walker.

Stop into Tony Walker & Co Jewelry this weekend to find something for every mother in your life this Mother’s Day. [Hurry- Mother's Day is THIS Sunday!]

 

Amy

Show your grad how proud of them you are

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Graduation Season is officially here and while graduates are excited to celebrate and move on to their next adventure, parents and friends of graduates stress out over what to get their grad in honor of their big accomplishment.  We talked to a few of our Tony Walker and Giancarlo’s graduates to see what grads really want.

Maggie: Tory Burch Reva Flats- They come in so many colors! They also look nice and add some polish to every outfit, and are comfortable for walking around a college campus. A must-have for any fashion forward student.

Lexi: Michael Kors watch is the perfect gift for graduation. They look great on their own, or layered with other jewelry-definitely a fashion and function piece…your grad will never be late to class!

Cayla: A Vera Bradley Duffle Bag. They are so spacious, lightweight, and washable; perfect for weekend trips over the summer and for traveling home on college breaks.

Marty: A car.

Siobhan: A Tony Walker Gift Card. I can’t decide, but I love to shop!

If you can’t decide what to get your graduate, a Tony Walker Gift Card is the perfect solution. They’ll be able to pick out what they really want and you’ll save on the guess work.

 

Amy

Fabulous Mother’s Day Trunk shows

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I have three sisters, four brothers, and two moms (my mother and my stepmother), so Mother’s Day planning and shopping gets pretty crazy. Do we do a group gift? Is each person responsible for finding their own gift? Where is brunch? What does she really want?

Tony Walker can help you stress less about Mother’s Day with amazing trunk shows during our Fabulous Mother’s Day weekend. Come in May 10-12th and let our consultants help you choose the perfect gift and we’ll make sure you’re the favorite this Mother’s Day.

Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff is an industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, and what’s even better- she’s a mom! Rebecca Minkoff truly understands the necessity for fashion and function for the woman on the go. We’ll have the newest pieces from the Spring and Summer collections. Treat your mom to a new purse that will perfectly refresh her look for the season.

Alexis Bittar
Alexis Bittar has been described as “one of the greatest jewelry designers of the 21st century”, his pieces feature bright colors, mixed metals, and unique shapes- they are really better described as wearable art.  The latest collection turquoise, pyrite, and quartz; colors that are earthy, yet bright. You’ll be sure to find something your mom will love from this trunk.

Weather you come in to shop alone, with your siblings, or you are bringing mom along to choose her own gift- we have the perfect weekend planned for you. Enjoy complimentary “Momosas” all weekend long (because let’s face it…your mom could use a drink), complimentary flowers for each lovely mother that visits The Walker Center, and exclusive trunk shows that you can’t find anywhere else in WNY.

If you love your mom, we expect to see you Mother’s Day weekend!

anason

Spotlight on: Rebecca Minkoff

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An industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear and apparel, Rebecca Minkoff’s playful and subtly edgy designs can be spotted around the world on young women and celebrities alike.

After developing an affinity for design while in the costume department in high school, Rebecca Minkoff moved to New York City at only 18 years old to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion designer.

In 2001, Rebecca designed a version of the “I Love New York” t-shirt as part of a five-piece capsule collection, which appeared on The Tonight Show and became an overnight sensation.

In 2005, Rebecca designed her first handbag, which she soon dubbed the “Morning After Bag,” a.k.a. the “M.A.B.” This iconic bag ignited Rebecca’s career as a handbag designer and inspired her “downtown romantic”-themed designs in the years to come. Rebecca’s success was further enhanced by the support of her brother and the company’s CEO and co-founder, Uri Minkoff, who helped usher in and pioneer the company’s industry-leading social media efforts.

Today, Rebecca Minkoff has developed into a global lifestyle brand with a wide range of accessories, footwear, apparel, handbags and jewelry as well as men’s leather goods under the label Ben Minkoff. The brand is distributed in over 900 stores worldwide, and on March 1, 2012, Rebecca opened her first free-standing boutique in Tokyo. In 2011, she won industry recognition when she was awarded the Breakthrough Designer Award from the Accessories Council. Rebecca is an active member of the CFDA and supports multiple philanthropies including Jessica Seinfeld’s non-profit, Baby Buggy.

We love Rebecca Minkoff’s edgy yet classic handbags and are proud to carry such a large selection.  This trunk show is available this week only, so be sure to stop in.

Emily

How many mothers do you love?

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I love my mother, I love my grandmother, my best friend is a mother – and I love her, my big sister is a mother – and I love her, I even love my mother-in-law….

There are so many mothers in all of our lives that we need to appreciate this Mother’s Day. At Tony Walker & Co, we have everything you need to give every mother you love something special this year.

We have a week full of Mother’s Day events and promotions just for you.

Pandora Jewelry has released their limited edition “Bear my Heart” charm that is the perfect addition to any mom’s Pandora bracelet. If she doesn’t have her own Pandora bracelet already, now is the perfect time to start her collection. All week long, receive the Mother’s Day bracelet gift set (including a sterling silver bracelet, 2 clip charms, and 1 Mother’s Day charm) for only $200.

Rebecca Minkoff and Alexis Bittar are flying in amazing trunk shows for you and your mom to shop all Mother’s Day weekend [May 10th - 12th]. These trunks are “Fabulous Mom Approved” and are the perfect collections of handbags and jewelry for any fabulous mom in your life.

Kiehl’s Petite Facials for Mom & Me are available in Body + Beauty May 10th & 11th. Not only do you get to spend quality time with mom and relax in our private spa room, but these facials are complimentary! It’s our way of giving back to our amazing customers and their mothers. Be sure to reserve your appointments today, space is limited 445-3280.

Sunday Brunch & Sunday Dinner at Giancarlo’s is the perfect way to spend your Mother’s Day. Giancarlo’s Brunch is buffet style with delicious creations from Chef Pat Powers. Enjoy our tenderloin carving station, waffle station, and gourmet omelette station. With Giancarlo’s brunch being so popular, we had to open for a dinner on Sunday night as well. Reserve your table for either brunch or Sunday dinner and give your mom a break from the kitchen. 650-5566 for reservations. 

Tony Walker loves moms and we want to make sure all the mothers in your life have a special and memorable Mother’s Day. We will be serving complimentary MOMosas all weekend long (because let’s face it, your mom could probably use a drink).

Happy Mother’s Day from Tony Walker & Co!

We asked The Basil Family (some of our favorite customers) their thoughts about the mothers in their lives:

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Pandora Mother’s Day Promotions

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We can’t think of a better gift for mom this Mother’s Day than a Pandora Charm bracelet. It’s the perfect gift to show her you care, with personalized charms that represent meaningful memories.

If your mom doesn’t already have her own Pandora Bracelet, now is the time to get her collection started. From now until Mother’s Day [May 12th], receive the Mother’s Day bracelet gift set for only $200. Receive 2 signature clasp charms and 1 special Mother’s Day charm along with a sterling silver bracelet within the set. This is the gift that keeps growing because now each special occasion you’ll know exactly what to get her- another Pandora charm to add to her bracelet.

If your mom already has a Pandora bracelet, buy her the limited edition “Bear my Heart” charm for Mother’s Day 2013. There is only a limited number of these charms available in the U.S so be sure to get yours today.

Give your mom a gift she will cherish forever this Mother’s Day [and don't forget about our signature houndstooth wrapping].

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A day in the life of a custom jeweler

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Jillian is our in-house custom jeweler. She designs unique pieces for Modern Luxuri and also will design a custom piece for any customer looking for something special. Whether it’s a gift, a memory to celebrate a special occasion, or just a piece of jewelry you’ve been dreaming of but can’t find- Jillian can help you create a beautiful piece of jewelry. 

Last week, Jillian designed a custom piece for one of her customers, Emily, and a piece for herself.

Jillian’s Necklace
“I wanted to make myself a necklace that I could wear every day, and I also wanted the Long Necklace 1piece to tell a story. I knew that I wanted sterling silver. I first selected the expect miracles quote because my mother would always say that to me. I then chose to build the rest of my piece off of that quote. I picked the clear quartz for the stone drop. I decided to add the turquoise bead for a fun pop of color, and the wishbone is for my daughter, representing that my wish for all of her dreams to come true.”

Emily’s Necklace
“Pink has always been my favorite color, all shades of it, so I knew I wanted a pink stone Emily's Necklaceincorporated in my piece.  I really liked the lines and the shape of the peacock feather- it looked very feminine and delicate. Emerald green is said to be the color of the year, and I knew it would complement the pink I already had in the piece, so I selected a small green bead. The trunk of an elephant being raised in the air is a symbol of luck, good fortune, and optimism.  There is no need to choose between wearing silver and gold when you can just wear both.”

If you are interested in speaking with Jillian to design a custom piece of jewelry, please e-mail her today, Jillian@tonywalker.com .

Emily

Linea Pelle & Bailey 44 Trunk Shows

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This weekend (April 12th – 14th), stop into Tony Walker & Co and shop not one but TWO amazing designer trunk shows.

First up we have Linea Pelle, the ultimate leather goods company that combines style and function to create handbags for the modern woman. With luxe looks that can travel from day to night, this Southern California based brand produces beautiful leather products mixing refined quality and attention to detail with an effortlessly cool style. Special washed, treated and custom colored leathers define the Linea Pelle aesthetic.
Who loves Linea Pelle: These beautiful bags have recently graced the arms of Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton, Lauren Conrad, Megan Fox, and Kim Kardashian.
Shop Linea Pelle’s newest collection this weekend in TW&Co Handbags & Jewelry.

Next, let me introduce you to Bailey 44. Each season our staff looks forward to the arrival of new Bailey 44 dresses. There really is a dress for everyone in each of their collections, from sassy to sweet, Bailey 44 can fit any woman’s style. In 2006, Bailey 44 was started by two female fashion industry vetrans who wanted to create a sexy, ageless, and wearable line that they would wear themselves.
Who loves Bailey 44: You have probably drooled over Bailey 44 dresses on celebrities such as Jordin Sparks, Hayden Panettiere, and Miley Cyrus.
Find a dress to kick start your summer at our Bailey 44 Trunk Show in TW&Co Women’s.

These Trunk Shows are (as always) only available for a limited time. So hurry in this weekend to define your spring style.

jragusa

Vera Bradley’s Beach & Graduation release

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Just in time for summer and graduation, Vera Bradley’s newest selection of fun-and-sun-worthy styles will be just what she’s looking for to give her wardrobe a colorful summer boost.

New Seashore straw styles,  Beach Towels, Cooler Totes and more set the stage for beachcombing and graduation gifting.

From April 11 -21st, receive a Seashore Keychain [$15 value] with any Vera Bradley purchase of $75 or more.

Emily

Celebrate with us on Wednesday!

We know EXACTLY what will kick start your spring this year- The 3rd Anniversary Party of Runway Wednesday! Wednesday, April 10th 6pm-9pm.

This year, we’ve pulled out all the stops. Enjoy a night of star-studded proportions with complimentary cocktails and appetizers from Giancarlo’s, amazing giveaways from our favorite brands, a live broadcast from Janet & Nick from Kiss 98.5, and a fashion show featuring YOU!

Receive 20% OFF of ANYTHING you model down the runway. Now is the chance to treat yourself to that designer denim you’ve been eyeing, or that piece of jewelry that your mom would love for Mother’s Day. Why not? You’ll receive 20% OFF all night long.

What makes this year’s Runway Wednesday even better than previous years is that there is going to be an amazing raffle and 100% of the proceeds go to benefit Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

Our raffle items include:

A Marc Jacobs Bag
A Rebecca Minkoff Bag
A Black Halo Dress
Hudson Jeans
A basket of Mario Badescu products
A basket of Laura Mercier products
A basket of Bogavia products
Tony Walker & Co giftcards
Giancarlo’s Gift Cards
A Modern Luxuri Collection
A Clarisonic Mia
…and more!

So watch out for the paparazzi and don’t be surprised if you bump into a few celebrities during the night, but YOU are really the star to us!

This event is brough to you by Peace, Love, World. (One of our favorite new brands! Don’t be surprised to receive some free gifts from them as well throughout the night!)

This is our way of thanking our customers for celebrating hump day with us each and every Wednesday during Runway Wednesday, so we hope you’ll join us.

Stay up to date with all of the latest info and amazing raffle items as they are announced on our Facebook Event Page.

You can’t miss this year’s anniversary party, it’s going to be the biggest yet!

Click here to RSVP ONLINE today. The first 100 RSVPs receive an official TW Swag Bag filled with designer goodies!

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Alysa

Rag & Bone and Botkier Trunk Shows this weekend

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Two of our newest brands will be in store this weekend with amazing trunk shows- Botkier and Rag & Bone. In honor of their visit- I decided to give you a quick run-down of each brand and why we love it so much.

Botkier Handbags were created by Monica Botkier, while she was trying to build her name as a fashion photographer.  All of her handbags are unique and are inspired by landscapes in her home town.  The Trigger Bag, was released in her first collection and this bag is now the icon for the brand.  Numerous celebrities have been spotted carrying handbags from this brand including Buffalo’s latest visitor Rihanna, Jessica Alba and Beyonce.
Why we love Botkier:  Every bag follows the fashion trends without losing everyday qualities.  There is just the right amount of hardware on each bag that allows them to be perfect for everyday wear or to go out at night.  For the more adventurous girl, Botkier has many fun prints and colors that will certainly spice up any outfit.

Rag and Bone is a contemporary clothing line, catering specifically to the no-nonsense type of girl. Rag and Bone’s designers are inspired by the modern day woman; the girl who is running through puddles in the city to hail a cab, cavalier in her appearance, yet completely put-together. Their Spring 2013 collection is galvanized by a strong, edgy, and confident array of motocross-inspired pieces.
Why we love Rag & Bone: Rag and Bone’s brand ideology conjures images of strength; the epitome of badass, sporty and totally chic. If you resonate with these qualities, then you need to come to their trunk show this weekend.

Shop these limited trunk shows this weekend and learn more about these brands straight from the reps who are visiting. See you this weekend!

James

Introducing- The Bogavia Pearl

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The Bogavia Pearls is a gift from the sea. Taken from an inlet off of the South China Sea, this freshwater pearl collection is the epitome of beauty, elegance, and class. I was able to secure a freshwater farm that produces the highest quality pearls in all of Southeast Asia, the home of the pearl. Over the next few months, I will be putting together what will come to be know as The Bogavia Pearl Collection.

It is my pleasure to introduce the first Bogavia Pearl Necklace to you with a brief introduction on what makes the pearl so special.

History
In ancient Roman times, the pearl was reminiscent of the tears of gods or angels. Roman rulers would gift  pearls to ladies they deemed worthy of their attention. As time tennessee-pearls-shell2progressed, Christopher Columbus believed mollusks formed pearls from the dew drops and that sunlight illuminated the surface of the pearl. True pearl culturing for jewelry began in 1890.

Composition & Structure
The mantle lines the shell; cells secrete liquid that hardens to form the shell. Mother-of-Pearl is a type of hardened liquid called nacre, which gives the pearl its MOP nature. Platelets join together on the surface made up of calcium, carbon, and oxygen to later flatten and create the nacre. The “luster” everyone talks about is called orient, and is a light that travels through the various layers of the pearl’s surface.

Pearls & their Value
Pearls are graded on their size and quality. A uniform strand consists of pearls of the samePearl-oyster1 size, whereas a graduated necklace consists of pearls that grow in size (mm) as the necklace moves from the clasp.

There are various shapes and categories as well. Briefly, pearls are differentiated based upon their shape in three ways: spherical, symmetrical, and baroque. From spherical, come round and near round which have little to no variation in their shape. From symmetrical come oval (oblong), button (flattened, circular) and drop (pear-shaped). From baroque come semi-baroque (off-round) and baroque (irregular to the unaided eye).

A pearl is also based greatly upon its coloring. The body color is its pigment; the overtone is its translucent color of a large area of a pearl’s surface. The orient gives the pearl its surface iridescence. There are neutrals, near-neutrals, and hues.

The most important factor, however, is its luster. Tight layers of nacre produce a better Screen Shot 2013-04-05 at 11.37.12 AMluster. Five categories differentiate the pearl based upon its luster: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor.

Stop into Body + Beauty and let me help you pick out the perfect Bogavia pearls for you or your loved one.

-James

*James is a certified Gemologist and Pearl Grade Specialist. 

Emily

You can’t break me. You can’t lose me.

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Modern Luxuri is not only associated with fun, flirty jewelry for the modern woman, but it’s also home of the most amazing sunglass guarantee on the planet.

You can’t break them. You can’t scratch them. You can’t lose them. And if you do….Modern Luxuri will give you a pair for free. No questions asked.

The Tony Walker & Co Jewelry department was in shock when they read the Modern Luxuri Sunglass Guarantee. It’s almost like 2 sunglasses for the price of 1!

So stop in to TW&Co Jewelry this week and shop our entire Modern Luxuri Sunglass wall. You are guaranteed to find the perfect sunglass shape for your face. New styles have just arrived for Spring 2013 and they are just waiting for you to bring them out into the sun.

Alysa

TW&Co Handbags and Jewelry has 2 new brands

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Fashionable, fun and fabulous are the perfect  words to describe the newest brands to Tony Walker and Co Jewelry and Handbags.  We are excited to welcome Botkier Handbags and Alex and Ani Jewelry to our department!  Each brand is filled with items that you must have for Spring 2013.

Botkier Handbags were created by Monica Botkier, while she was trying to build herurl-4 name as a fashion photographer.  All of her handbags are unique and are inspired by landscapes in her home town.  The Trigger Bag, was released in her first collection and this bag is now the icon for the brand.  Numerous celebrities have been spotted carrying handbags from this brand including Buffalo’s latest visitor Rihanna, Jessica Alba and Beyonce.  What I like best about this brand is that every bag follows the fashion trends without losing everyday qualities.  There is just the right amount of hardware on each bag that allows them to be perfect for everyday wear or to go out at night.  For the more adventurous girl, Botkier has many fun prints and colors that will certainly spice up any outfit.

Alex and Ani has only been in Tony Walker for a few days and everyone already cannot url-2get enough of it!  The eco-friendly line of bangles created by Carolyn Rafaelian, launched in 2004.  With the motto of spreading positive energy, this brand took off and is now a huge hit across the country.  Did you ever think that a piece of jewelry could help save the planet and be fashionable at the same time?  Well it’s true!  Each piece of jewelry is made with recycled metals in the United States.  The bangles each have a different charm attached to them with a saying or symbol.  They sayings are inspirational and help you have a positive outlook on life.  The best part about this brand is the affordable price point.  Bracelets start at $28.00 and can be worn everyday and for any occasion.  My favorite look is creating what I like to call an “arm party”.  An “arm party” is when you stack together bracelets to create a fun, eclectic look.  My latest “arm party” contains bracelets from Modern Luxuri, John Hardy, Michael Kors and Alex and Ani!

 

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Which Vera Bradley pattern will be your summer love?

Save the Date!

TW&Co’s summer crush will be officially available on March 21st.

Come see the four new Vera Bradley patterns arriving at TW&Co for summer and find your summer love!

So who will you fall for?

Lilli Bell is bright and cheerful with its bellflowers in warm shades of orange and pink climbing on fresh green vines.

Tutti Frutti is youthful and free-spirited with its candy pink, mint green, butter yellow, and vanilla white hues.

Marina Paisley is a nautical lover saturated with deep maritime blues, bright crimson corals, and freshwater turquoise.

Sun Valley is an earthy tribal dancer characterized by modern citrine green.

As a special treat to our Tiny Walker customers, just in time for Easter you can receive Vera Bradley’s lovable Bunny and dainty Daisy tote for only $45 (regular $57). This is the perfect treat for your little one’s Easter basket. (This deal runs March 21st – 30th, only while supplies last.)

Join our Facebook Event to receive peeks at all the new patterns before they arrive on our sales floor. See you March 21st!

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