stuff@night - night | life

Shoes or lose

by Heather Bouzan | May 05, 2008
When you step into new South End shoes-and-accessories boutique Leokadia (667 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.247.SHOE), the first thing you'll probably do is recognize owner Jessica Lynn. Actually, scratch that - the first thing you'll do is admire...

Street style

by Heather Bouzan | March 10, 2008
Hilken Mancini, formerly of Honeyspot and, before that, Punk Rock Aerobics, has joined up with vintage shop Gumshoe, now known as 40 South Street (40 South Street, Jamaica Plain, 617.522.5066). Got all that? Good. The shop has added a women's section...

Ain't life Grand

by Heather Bouzan | January 28, 2008
It's an LA lifestyle boutique, only more approachable. It's New York City exclusive, but down home and neighborhood-friendly. Grand (374 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, 617.623.2429), the new retail addition to eclectic, up-and-coming Union Square...

Closet Therapy

by Heather Bouzan | January 08, 2008
You might be a mess over failed relationships, job woes, and other life crises, but your closet is also in dire need of therapy. Leah Eckelberger has been playing shrink to Boston's weekend wardrobes at Jean Therapy (524 Comm Ave, Boston, 617.266...

Elements of Style

by Heather Bouzan | October 29, 2007
She recently implied to the The New York Times Magazine that she's more influential than Anna Wintour - and dissing Anna takes balls. But the reason we picked up Rachel Zoe's new book was less about the controversy that often surrounds the outspoken...

It's a shoe thing

by Heather Bouzan | October 01, 2007
Just in time for our annual pre-holiday self-indulgent shopping spree comes Motley Shoe Shop (76 Dartmouth Street, Boston, 617.351.6969). At press time set to open in early October, the shop carries primarily limited-edition sneakers - both men's...

Beyond Rock City

by Heather Bouzan | October 01, 2007
Allston's about more than just dive bars, cheap eats, and BU rock stars: lately, the area has also been cultivating a bit of an anti-Newbury Street fashion scene. At the forefront is Re-Up (1 Brighton Avenue, Allston, 617.783.REUP), an urban lifestyle...

A Century of Chic

by webteam | September 07, 2007
One of our favorite fashion icons is turning 100 - and no, it's not Janice Dickinson (though she certainly isn't looking any younger these days). Chic retailer Neiman Marcus (5 Copley Place, Boston, 617.536.3660), which got its start in a Dallas...

Hot Feet: Shockingly Bright Shoes

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Accessories turn Technicolor this fall, with bright colors adding brilliance and fun to even the simplest of looks. Pick up yellow Prada kitten heels ($450) at Barneys New York (Copley Place, 100 Huntington Avenue, Boston, 617.385.3300), and Christian...

Hot Trend: Rock-and-Roll Fashion

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Rock-and-roll loves fashion and fashion loves rock-and-roll. After all, true rock royalty like Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler, Chris Robinson, and Joan Jett sport head-turning, hip-shaking, mouth-dropping looks year after year. Thank goodness designers periodically...

Hot New Neighbors: Super-High-End Fashion in Boston

by eldean | August 08, 2007
There was a time when well-heeled Bostonians were forced to set off on a seasonal pilgrimage to Fifth Avenue to stock up on their favorite big-name designers. But these days, locals are (finally!) embracing their sense of high fashion - and, as a result...

Hot Eco-Chic: Envi

by eldean | August 08, 2007
We love that Envi (164 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.267.3684), Boston's newest eco-chic boutique, doesn't sacrifice style for earth-friendliness. No awkward cuts or scratchy fabrics here; instead, brands like Del Forte, Panda Snack, and Perfectly...

Hot Boyfriends: Boutiques for Men

by eldean | August 08, 2007
You can't swing a designer bag over your shoulder in this city without hitting someone's boyfriend. This is most annoying when browsing the displays at all of the local women's boutiques. But thanks to the visionary minds of several fashionistas...

Hot Shoes: Jellies

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Sundresses. Wellies. Headbands. All accessories we enjoyed as children and still get to sport happily, since they've been okayed for adult use. Another thing we may now add to the list: jellies . Style-conscious rubber footwear has reemerged on older...

Hot Savings: Affordable High Fashion

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Oscar. Karl. Miuccia. Not names in our cell phone, and we're even less likely to find them in our closets. Thankfully, affordable high fashion is on the rise all over our great city. H&M (various locations) has brought us designer knock-off after...

Hubbub