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Hot Relocation: Emporio Armani

by eldean | August 08, 2007
We're suckers for centralized shopping, and the merits of an indoor experience - as opposed to tramping through rain, sleet, and snow with an armful of oversize bags - aren't lost on us. That's why we couldn't help but get a little giddy...

Hot Find: Lee Authentics

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Most of us have more denim than we know what to do with. Yet in a product category that seems completely oversaturated, new denim lines are continually being launched (including Victoria Beckham's latest). With hundreds of brands to choose from, the...

Hot Heads: Hats, Hats, and More Hats

by eldean | August 08, 2007
"Put a lid on it" takes on a whole new meaning this season. Whether or not you consider yourself a hat person, with so many shapes and colors to choose from, you're sure to find a style that will cover your pretty little noggin' to your...

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 Color: Shades of Gray

by eldean | August 08, 2007
The color gray can be gloomy and depressing, making you look boring and drab. But a cool, neutral gray with sleek lines - well, that's what we call a closet must-have. Designers are painting the runways in Europe and here at home with shades of gray...

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 Fabric: Tweed

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Tweed is one of those fabrics that finds its way into fashion nearly every autumn - so much so that incorporating tweed pieces into your fall wardrobe is now akin to buying school supplies just before Labor Day. Find updated takes in the form of metallic...

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 Import: Icelandic Products

by eldean | August 08, 2007
A slew of luxurious, eco-friendly, and just plain fun products from Iceland (to say nothing of its über-attractive citizens) are proving why that country is worth a visit. But even if you can't get there, Iceland's natural resources - geothermal...

Hot and Simple: A Return to Minimalism

by eldean | August 08, 2007
It's no secret that fashion sometimes goes a little schizo on us, and this season is no exception. From simplistic looks to bright colors and crazy shapes, designers were all over the map with their fall collections. But with the return of '90s...

Hot Without Hunger: North End Shopping

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Yes, it's the obvious stop for all things ricotta-filled and sauce-smothered, but the North End is so much more than just a dining destination: it's home to some of the best shopping in the city. In addition to old favorites like Shake the Tree...

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 Pet Project: Celebrity Clothing Lines

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Okay, so we're not counting anything produced by Jessica Simpson. But even without them, lately we've noticed a preponderance of celebrities moonlighting as clothing designers . Sarah Jessica Parker proclaimed, "Fashion is not a luxury,"...

Hot Smile: California Kissin' by Benefit

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Brushing, flossing, bleaching - the lengths to which we'll go to keep our pearly-whites sparkling cannot be measured. Yet no matter what we do, we still feel they're not up to snuff. Sure, sacking the morning latte wouldn't hurt, but what's...

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...