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Whether you like it or not fall is here–and showing no signs of leaving anytime soon.

I too dread this time of year because you are stuck in an awkward place stylistically… and this can make it very hard to leave your apartment let alone your closet at times.

The drastic temperature change from sunup to sundown can be a daunting task for any fashionista which is why I felt it necessary to share a few of my fall transition tips with you to keep you and your wardrobe looking their best.

1) If you haven’t put your linens, light cotton, and Lilly Pullitzer away for fashion hibernation, it’s time. It’s BEEN time.

2) Dress in layers. As my mother always said ” It is far easier to take clothing off , then to put on things you don’t have”

3) Carry a larger bag to accommodate those extra layers you may be shedding when the sun comes out during your lunch break.

4) Be creative– there is no need to have an entirely separate fall and summer wardrobe. Simply add a jacket/ sweater and tights and boots to a summertime staple and voila! you’re out the door.

5) The dry cleaner is your friend and should probably be promoted to best friend status now that your sweaters, scarves, and jackets require attention once again.

6) If you’ve run out of closet space stop by and visit Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park for not only can they clean all your threads , but offer storage services as well.

7) If your leather or suede jacket suffered the wrath of winter 2010 the talented staff of Cameo Cleaners can save your skins and bring your jacket back so that it looks brand new!

As I said fall is here, so embrace the brisk weather and enjoy the last month or so where it won’t be unbearable to brave the outdoors( I hear Central Park is great this time of year).

For all your dry cleaning and clothing needs visit Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park located at 284 Third Avenue. You and your wardrobe will never look better.

A week ago Cameo Cleaners received a call from a production assistant working on the foreign markets Christmas  commercial for cosmetic and wellness brand Avon.

The models being used in the commercial had not been fully fitted for their outfits, and the production assistant needed someone on set that was able to provide last minute alterations, and promptly.

When the shop manager finished the call he knew exactly which of his of able tailors he would send to assist on set the following day. Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park has two exceptional tailors both of whom can care for any and all of your tailoring needs.

The following morning Alaina Zulli was sent to Long Island City and kept very busy fixing neck details,  altering hems, seams, and other miscellaneous wardrobe malfunctions over the course of the ten hour shoot.

Even though it is still summer we are already looking forward to the holidays, so we can see for ourselves the magnificent work Alaina did.

If you are looking for a tailor or seamstress in New York City Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park is the place to be.

Cameo Cleaners involvement with Operation Fairy Dust does not stop once the spring event is over. The master tailor, Rafael Nunez is currently working on one of the coveted Oscar De La Renta gowns for Sarah Etuk, an 18 year old senior from Harlem who attended the Operation Fairy Dust event at Brooklyn Borough Hall on April 17,2010.

The head turning black gown with a lace bodice, and voluminous tulle skirt was the 16th dress she had tried on that day. After numerous attempts, Sarah knew this dress was for her the moment she zipped it up.

After speaking with owner & dress expert, Jerry Pozniak about her dress needs Sarah and her mother visited Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park to meet with the tailor for the first time. Rafael spent quality time adjusting and readjusting the material of this gown with Sarah to ensure that the look was appropriate for a high school age girl. This is true of all the work Rafael performs as he is very diligent and patient with all Cameo clients who trust him to alter their couture gowns.

Rafael certainly has his work cut out for him with Sarah’s gown, for the tulle ballroom skirt was damaged from being tried on so many times, and the man layers of tulle were very overwhelming on her slender figure. The tailor at Cameo Cleaners chose to remove the bottom layer of tulle from the gown to transform the overall look from Hollywood glamor to high school prom. The material on the back was also closed by Rafael, so that it resembles a bridal bustle and will not interfere with Sarah’s ability to move at the prom.

Sarah has visited us at Cameo Cleaners multiple times to receive fittings on the gown as is customary when dealing with formal alterations, and has shared with us the many details of her prom ensemble. She has some fabulous black peep toe pumps that match the bustle in the back almost perfectly. She also has plans to make gloves for herself and a tie for her date out of the extra tulle fabric from the dress.

This fashionista’s requests will be no trouble for our master tailor, as he consistently helps many in Manhattan to look their best.appropriate that we should get such a fashionista in our store.

To watch the feature of the Operation Fairy Dust event on the dailynews, and to see Sarah’s dress being worn by another young lady click here.

Sarah’s prom is  Memorial day weekend, and with her new prom dress she is sure to look like a million bucks- for free. We hope that Sarah will come back to visit us after her prom and share her pictures, so that we can enjoy her Cinderella moment.

For all couture gown tailoring needs in New York City come visit Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park and our expert tailor Rafael.