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If you’ve traded in your Doc Martens for a minivan, don’t despair — there’s still hip out there that’s acceptable at PTA meetings.
Take this Tartan Bag from Sourpuss Clothing. For $30 you get the bag the company bills as “smell like the Dropkick Murphys” that comes with a leather strap and quick-velcro front (so you […]
Author: Kat Powers | May 19, 2008Chomping at the bit for jewelry?
The Plymouth-based SmartPak company was born out of a need to have easy ways to feed lots of horses their custom supplements, but they’ve branched out of the basics to provide everything a horsewoman needs.
They’ll sell you helmets and sturdy riding undergarments as well as custom packs for your horse.
But if you don’t own a […]
Author: Kat Powers | May 13, 2008Because a tie can be an introduction in itself
My husband will pretty much wear any tie that isn’t boring old stripes. But whenever he knows he’s going to meet new people, he’ll usually pick a tie from Lebow’s.
Ties with patterns of money, rock bands, fish, computers, elephants … we’re always going to luck out and find something he’ll wear at Lebow’s.
Lebow’s is a […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 29, 2008Prom Night: Here’s to the girls
Prom — May Dance — Spring Fling — whatever form it takes across the land, the shindig puts a real stress on relationships around the lunch table. So, in all the anticipation of the “big event,” ladies, don’t let your anxieties or drama about who your date will be distract you from what’s real: the […]
Author: melindag | April 25, 2008Come out first playing a shell game
The new accessory is made of wood and shells, but for those of us without endless bank accounts, you’re going to have to make that one shell purchase this year be a classic one.
Look no further.
Lola Tortola, billing itself as having “boutique styles without boutique prices” has this fabulous Grey Scallop Natural Shell Purse for […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 18, 2008Now there’s a corsage
Coming from a family in the antiques business, it’s no wonder Lisa Scala is big on making retro ideas work today.
Take the corsage for instance. Time was, a gentleman looking to impress would show up with a wrist corsage designed to compliment a dress and the young lady wearing it.
Today I think gentlemen should come […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 15, 2008Fashion to protect you
The thing about shopping at boutique stores, is one woman’s sundress for a wedding is another woman’s gaping armhole showing off what she’s got underneath. But you’ll find the accessories at The Studio are going to fit everyone.
Speaking of sun, you’re going to need one of these lovely Wide-Brim Ribbon Roller Hats.
They’re $36 each, they […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 10, 2008Phew! Finally a place that fits me
For 70 years, ladies in New England have been going to Lady Grace to be fitted for undergarments. Most of the sales staff is pretty nice. They’re fairly patient if you’re a hard-to-fit size, and will order several bras sent to the store closest to you.
They even have nursing bras and special post surgery bras […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 8, 2008Looking great in the grocery store
If you’re going for that Jessica Alba hair-swept-off-the-face look, it’s really hard to find hair clips that will hold a lot of hair and not stick three feet off your head.
Which is why, right before I thought about cutting my hair, I was shocked to find exactly what I need at the grocery store.
Somewhere between […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 5, 2008What does a sugar daddy buy? Chocolate Kiss Necklaces!
Need the chocolate but can’t stand the calories? You can satisfy your sweet tooth in downtown Boston.
I just love stores that evolve out of kitchens, basements and push carts. Generally they’ve tested their merchandise slowly and know what is good and don’t carry the rest.
Whippoorwill Crafts is one of those stores. They’re now in downtown […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 3, 2008