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July 2007 - Posts

Quick fixes for fashion emergencies

by admin | July 31, 2007

Fashion emergencies and wardrobe malfunctions can ruin a perfectly fabulous evening. Thank goodness for quick fixes. Here are some of my favorites. A classic wardrobe-emergency scenario: sweat overload. Luckily, just in at Queen Bee (85 Newbury Street... Read More »

Filed under: Hubbub, Lingerie, Style, Boutiques

Porn again

by Wendy Kaminer | July 31, 2007

Despite (and probably a little bit because of) the stir he caused in April when he debated at Simmons College, porn legend Ron Jeremy is back in town with the Great Porn Debate tour, which touches down on August 10 at the Somerville Theater (55 Davis... Read More »

Filed under: Hot, Hubbub, Sex

Summer re-Union

by admin | July 31, 2007

It’s no secret that our ideal summer Saturday involves a patio, whether we’re enjoying a sunny lunch or late-night lounging with cool drinks. And we don’t have to always default to Newbury Street for our alfresco fix. Union Street (107R Union Street,... Read More »

Filed under: Hot, Hubbub, Restaurants

If the shoe fits ...

by admin | July 31, 2007

You never could be convinced to buckle into those practical flats, could you? For all those girls who just can’t bear to leave their heels behind, now there’s Climbing Mountains in Stilettos: Not Your Average Trail Guide to Life (Sourcebooks, 2007; $14... Read More »

Filed under: Hot, Hubbub, Books, Shoes

Have your cake … and your other two courses, too

by admin | July 31, 2007

There’s nothing like a great summer sale to nudge us to buy those strappy sandals we’ve been coveting. But when it comes to food, the only deals we seem to find come in the form of slice-and-soda specials from the dingy neighborhood pizza joint. Fear... Read More »

Filed under: Hot, Hubbub, Restaurants

Tickled pink

by admin | July 31, 2007

It’s a constant conundrum for us, especially in the summertime: red wine or white? We love the bite of a good, chilled vino bianco, especially when temps are creeping up around the 90s, but what if a red is what best complements our meal? Now the fabulous... Read More »

Filed under: Hot, Hubbub, Wine

Sale alert

by admin | July 31, 2007

Casa de Stile (371 Hanover Street, Boston, 857.233.4885): through August 31, 20 percent off all merchandise for members of Healthworks Fitness Centers. Firefly (270 Newbury Street, Boston, 866.834.7335): through August 31, 20 percent off all merchandise... Read More »

Filed under: Hubbub, Boutiques, Sale Alert, Shopping