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May 2008 - Posts

Coming out of the closet

by Liza Weisstuch | May 30, 2008

A writer’s wardrobe gets a makeover come from a long line of hoarders. My grandmother still has every scarf and change purse she’s bought since World War II ended — not to mention every picture I drew as a child. My father has every book and briefing... Read More »

Filed under: Style

Wardrobe Wizards

by Liza Weisstuch | May 30, 2008

These days, having a personal stylist is more common — and less expensive — than you might think It's happened to the best of us. You trudge to your closet, fresh off a less-than-mediocre night’s sleep, and peer inside. It’s like staring into the... Read More »

Well-suited: deconstructed skinny suits get street cred

by webteam | May 19, 2008

Awaken suit, $705 at Reiss (132 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.262.5800). Hugo Boss vest, $165; Theory shirt, $225; To Boot New York leather loafers, $298; all at Saks Fifth Avenue. Dior sunglasses, $250 at Saks Fifth Avenue (786 Boylston Street, Boston... Read More »

Special Ed @ night

by Erin Byers Murray | May 19, 2008

RADIO DAYS As one of the goofball DJs on WFNX’s morning show The Sandbox, Special Ed is up at 4 a.m. each weekday to entertain his listeners. But that doesn’t stop him from hitting the town several nights a week. “You can always tell when I’ve been out... Read More »

Man up! 10 ways to be a better guy in Boston

by Heather Bouzan | May 19, 2008

Yes, we realize you can down 12 tequila shots without puking, score any phone number you desire, and burp the alphabet backward. But how ’bout a little self-improvement once in a while? Keep reading for tips on how to be a better man in Boston (though... Read More »

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Accentuate the positive: what we love about Boston guys

by Heather Bouzan | May 19, 2008

When we spent a semester abroad living in Italy, we embraced everything about the culture — except for the men. Slicked-back hair and too-smooth moves grew tiresome after a few makeout sessions, and we found ourselves scanning the clubs for a familiar... Read More »

Filed under: sports

So you want to date a hot chick?

by Heather Bouzan | May 19, 2008

Local girl Andria Blackman shares how (and yes, she’s single) Dress the part. “[Wear] really nice jeans, and you can pull it off with a plain T-shirt or even a buttonup shirt. Really good shoes [are] always a plus. A nice watch, perhaps. Not too much;... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, culture

The chair: Colorist or therapist? In the client-stylist relationship, sometimes it’s hard to tell.

by Sharon Steel | May 05, 2008

WHEN JESSICA Simpson’s fairy-tale Newlyweds romance came crashing down on her hot-rollered head, she found public comfort in a trusted companion. But it wasn’t one of the usual suspects — Papa Joe, for example, or little sis Ashlee. In fact, Jessica’s... Read More »

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Making the cut: Meet the Boston salon industry's new gaurd

by Heather Bouzan | May 02, 2008

In the Boston salon world, you recognize all the boldfaced names. You see them emblazoned on storefronts up and down Newbury Street, you stuff their eponymous product lines into your medicine cabinet, and you read their sage advice regarding split ends... Read More »