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Kir royale

Kir royale

by Heather Bouzan, 05-05-2008

Ever found yourself wishing that the owner of your favorite housewares shop would come over and outfit your entire place for you? We've often entertained such fantasies about Beacon Hill gem Koo de Kir (65 Chestnut Street, Boston, 617.723.8111). Lucky...
Shoes or lose

Shoes or lose

by Heather Bouzan, 05-05-2008

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...
Mirror, Mirror: You’ll be the fairest of them all with these stunning compacts

Mirror, Mirror: You’ll be the fairest of them all with these stunning compacts

by Heather Bouzan, 04-07-2008

CONSIDER YOURSELF warned: if you stop by Luna Boston (205 Newbury Street, Boston, 866.910.3900) to pick up these gorgeous Bellissima mirrors (just minor splurges at $24 to $26 apiece), we can't promise that you'll leave without a slightly pricier...
Grab bag

Grab bag

by Heather Bouzan, 04-07-2008

What's the fun in breezing through a department store in search of this season's It Bag? Sometimes we prefer the intrigue of an eBay browse, a sample sale, or the second annual "What's in a Bag?" handbag auction at the Boston Harbor...
Pocket book

Pocket book

by Heather Bouzan, 04-07-2008

Everyone has his or her karaoke standby. (Please don't tell us yours is by Celine Dion.) But every once in a while, it's important to inject some variety into your same-old, same-old routine. Enter Pocket Karaoke (Simon Spotlight Entertainment...
Street style

Street style

by Heather Bouzan, 03-10-2008

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...
Rock the runway

Rock the runway

by Heather Bouzan, 03-10-2008

Looking for a departure from your average big-ticket charity fashion show? The fifth annual Rock City Music & Style Show , happening on March 20 at Harpers Ferry (158 Brighton Avenue, Allston, 617.254.9743), puts an edgy spin on fashion. (And isn't...
Just Shoe It

Just Shoe It

by Heather Bouzan, 03-10-2008

From our strappy sandals to our sky-high stilettos, Nordstrom splurges to Filene's Basement finds, we love all of our footwear equally. Luckily, there are others just like us. For proof, visit Shoetube.tv , a newly launched online video channel and...
Fan-fugging-tastic

Fan-fugging-tastic

by Heather Bouzan, 03-10-2008

Yes, we realize we should be reading up on more pressing issues, but we refuse to apologize for our celebrity-gossip-blog addiction. Gofugyourself.com, one of our super-snarky favorites - and considering that it gets 3.5 million unique visitors a month...
Gather Hunt

Gather Hunt

by Heather Bouzan, 02-25-2008

It's no great secret that urban gear is taking the fashion world by storm. But what if you're just not the multicolor-sneaker, baggy-pant type? It's easy to get intimidated in stores like Bodega and Karmaloop when you don't look or act...
Dumped chumps

Dumped chumps

by Heather Bouzan, 02-25-2008

We've read plenty of stories about weepy, whiny women who've been dumped, thankyouverymuch. But guys getting kicked to the curb? Freaking hilarious. In Things I've Learned from Women Who've Dumped Me (Grand Central Publishing, 2008; $23...
What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

by Heather Bouzan, 02-06-2008

We're forward-thinking feminists as much as the next girl, but there's something hot about having your significant other take a little ownership of you. Let your male (alpha or not) know you're his by sporting his name on your knickers. Blume...
Luxe life

Luxe life

by Heather Bouzan, 02-06-2008

We're not suggesting you put off your next mani-pedi until springtime, but here's something to look forward to: MiniLuxe (792 Beacon Street, Newton Centre, 617.332.9200) will open a new Back Bay location (296 Newbury Street, Boston) in April....
Ain't life Grand

Ain't life Grand

by Heather Bouzan, 01-28-2008

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...
Make a Habit of it

Make a Habit of it

by Heather Bouzan, 01-28-2008

When it comes to fashion, freedom of choice is everything. Unfortunately, sometimes men get cut out of that particular equal-rights equation. Thankfully, the women over at Habit (703 East Broadway, South Boston, 617.269.1998) believe in style for all...
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