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Hot Group Dynamic: Bang Camaro

by eldean | August 08, 2007
We were that little kid who never played well with others, and to this day, group projects make us cringe. But in the case of Bang Camaro , the bad-ass band out of Boston, it's all or nothing. The band's 20 - count 'em, 20 - lead singers belting...

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 Grape Gurus: Young Wine Stewards

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Call them sommeliers, call them wine stewards, but don't call them stuffy. There's a new breed of winos in town, and they're making the art of vino hip, fun, and accessible. It used to be intimidating to order a bottle of wine at dinner; a...

Hot Call: Apple iPhone

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Forget the status bags and pricey scarves: the iPhone has proven itself the most covet-worthy accessory of the season. With its bad-ass phone features, widescreen iPod with browse-able album covers, über-advanced Web browser, impressive photo skills,...

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 Sweat: Mind/Body Workouts

by eldean | August 08, 2007
Life is hectic. Staying in shape shouldn't be. So isn't it nice that relaxing your mind and working your booty can go hand in hand? A trendsetter in the genre that hit mainstream gyms a few years back, Exhale Mind Body Spa (28 Arlington Street...

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 and Convenient: Free Parking at Rocca

by eldean | August 08, 2007
If Rocca Kitchen & Bar (500 Harrison Avenue, Boston, 617.451.5151) was located in Dover, say, or Weston, its enormous parking lot wouldn't be cause for celebration. But in the South End, where permit-only street parking is the rule and most restaurants...

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 Reads: New-Fangled Menus

by eldean | August 08, 2007
We foodies devour menus the way scholars study texts; the latest fruit of our scrutiny is the happy realization that we're no longer being railroaded by dint of menu headings into ordering an old-fashioned trio of courses. 51 Lincoln (51 Lincoln Street...

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 Addresses: Unique Housing Spaces

by eldean | August 08, 2007
When is a home not just a home? Why, when it used to be a church, a brewery, or a police station, of course. House hunters with an affinity for industry and history will love the new condos that are cropping up in some of the architectural gems of Jamaica...