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by Liza Weisstuch | July 25, 2008
Old goods find new life at Magpie They say one gal’s junk heap is another’s treasure— or something like that. If that’s the case, Magpie (416 Highland Avenue, Somerville, 617.623.3330) is a treasure chest, a glimmering Xanadu of would-be rubbish repurposed...

Hot and frugal: Sale racks on Newbury Street

by webteam | July 21, 2008
In this city full of an increasing number of highend shops (and an increasingly bad economy), we worried that we’d never find a bargain again. But the boutiques lining Newbury Street have sale racks, and according to store owners and shoppers, they’re...

Set Sale, July 15, 2008

by Erica Corsano | July 11, 2008
Alo (58 JFK Street, Cambridge, 617.576.0948): ongoing, 20 to 70 percent off all labels. Diseño (35 Fay Street, Boston, 617.423.2008): through August 31, 20 to 30 percent off all furniture and rug floor models. First Date (28 Chestnut Street, Andover,...

Now hear this

by Liza Weisstuch | July 10, 2008
Amplify your style with hip headphones When it comes to accessorizing, few details escape your attention: belts, bangles, bags, eyewear, earrings, and shoes all factor into your personal style. You even carefully selected the perfect iPod case, so why...

Hair today: Wake up blah, boring tresses with these fun-to-use products

by Heather Bouzan | May 05, 2008
We like the sound of "cotton-infused shampoo" - it evokes images of soft, full tresses lightly mussed by a gentle breeze. Leave it to the folks at Fresh to harness the power of the fluffy stuff with Fresh Cotton Shampoo ($26), which its works...

Kir royale

by Heather Bouzan | May 05, 2008

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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...

Style Spy: Keeping an eye on Lisa Proulx

by Erica Corsano | May 02, 2008
I'm an observant girl. I love to people-watch, and I’m always checking out the outfits on just about everyone around me. No, I don’t do it in a nasty “Oh my God, did she really wear that out in public” kind of way; I’m usually just looking for a little...

Set Sale: Alo, Boutique Fabulous, Firefly Jewelry & Gifts, Runway Salon, and more

by Katelyn Harding | April 23, 2008
Alo (58 JFK Street, Cambridge, 617.576.0948): ongoing, 25 percent and up off select Nicole Miller dresses; up to 75 percent off all shoes. Boutique Fabulous (1309 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, 617.864.0656): through May 6, up to 75 percent off select jewelry...

Set Sale: Alo, Betsy Jenney, Ku De Ta, Twilight, and Velvet Fly

by Katelyn Harding | April 07, 2008
Alo (58 JFK Street, Cambridge, 617.576.0948): ongoing, 25 percent off select Nicole Miller dresses; up to 75 percent off all shoes. Betsy Jenney (114 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.536.2610): ongoing, 75 percent off everything in the "Betsy Jenney Bargain...

Talent Scout: Bless Mazarura of Bless by Bless Couture

by Erica Corsano | April 07, 2008
VERY SELDOM does a clothing line inspire. (By "inspire," we're not referring to the rush that some of us get after purchasing a fabulous new handbag or viewing our favorite designer's latest runway show, but rather true inspiration....

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

by Heather Bouzan | April 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

by Heather Bouzan | April 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...

Set Sale: Boutique Fabulous, Crush Boutique, Float, and more

by Katelyn Harding | March 10, 2008
Boutique Fabulous (1309 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, 617.864.0656): through April 1, 25 percent off select jewelry. Crush Boutique (131 Charles Street, Boston, 617.720.0010): through March 31, 50 to 70 percent off all winter merchandise. Float (267 Harvard...

Sacked Out: Put that fall handbag away and start fresh this Spring

by Erica Corsano | March 10, 2008
WHEN IT comes to swapping out your fall handbag for a spring one, there seem to be two distinct schools of thought. One believes in exchanging a statement bag for a statement bag - meaning that your spring handbag should be as important and luxurious...