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by Heather Bouzan | May 05, 2008
The busy hair salon that's a whirlwind of hairspray, gossip, and reformed split ends; the subdued, Zen-like spa that calms you instantly - they both have their place. Newbury Street is a mecca of the former, but the latter can be more difficult to...

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...

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...

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...

Just Shoe It

by Heather Bouzan | March 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...

Gather Hunt

by Heather Bouzan | February 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...

Beauty for the beasts

by Heather Bouzan | February 25, 2008
Is it us, or are Boston guys looking hotter these days? Or maybe they're just better groomed, given the preponderance of swank, men-friendly salons popping up all over the city. We already told you about the boys-club feel of the 379 Club (379 Cambridge...

What’s in a name?

by Heather Bouzan | February 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

by Heather Bouzan | February 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

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...

A real beauty

by Heather Bouzan | January 28, 2008
The North End has been gaining ground as a shopping destination with the opening of a number of swank urban boutiques that sell far more than just World Cup T-shirts for tourists. Now the area is poised to become a beauty destination, too: in addition...

Make a Habit of it

by Heather Bouzan | January 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...

T time for the Patriots

by Heather Bouzan | January 08, 2008
You're a sports fan, sure, but that doesn't mean you have to approve of the uniforms. A desire to support your team in style shouldn't compromise your superfan standing in the least. That in mind, the princesses of prep at Queen Bee (85 Newbury...