Shoppin' Local: New Indie Fashion Boutique

When the adorable Kristen D'Amour told me about her new indie fashion boutique, the clothing menu, I was outright giddy and I just know you will hands-down love it too.

The concept is simple. Get to know the designers through a blog community and browse their items in the online shop! How often can we talk to the lady that made our skirt? Or to the genius behind that blouse? Brilliant!

Juneau Blouse by Fischer Clothing $165.00

The store has been open for just one month and is already growing with lots of new items. Just in time for the holidays, it's the perfect place to find a gift for that sustainably-minded member in your family. We all have one. Did I just call myself out?

Copper Jewel Ring by a.g. ambroult $76.00

Want to know my favorite part of Kristen's site? It has some incredible Boston designers including cuttlefish and a.g. ambroult and an unbelievable Brooklyn designer, Fischer Clothing. The shop offers unique jewelry, accessories, and one-of-a-kind tops, while Kristen's blog provides great fashion tips and trends. I'm all over her post on Kate Middleton's style here and think this feather post is heaven.

Megan Tee by Fischer Clothing $65.00

Happy shopping!

Interview: Brooklyn Designer, Lauren Nevada

I am so excited to introduce the talented Lauren Nevada and her covetable line that has me desiring a spontaneous trip to Paris, stat. Miss Nevada is based out of Brooklyn spreading her line in Barneys locations across the country. Lucky for my Boston readers, she just launched at Copley Place this summer! Having studied fashion in two of the world's greatest fashion monuments, Paris and Rome, Lauren has a knack for color, quality and feminine cuts. Her pieces are a dreamlike sophistication making an easy transition from work to play. With all of her incredible experience, I'm so happy Lauren stopped by to offer up her fashion insight!

What defines your style philosophy?

The woman who has many interests and is very involved in everything around her. Someone who reads esoteric books, cooks, decorates her own furniture, organizes gardening parties or listens to historic music. I love the idea that each person can be so individual and extreme in their own personality and can be energized by this.

Favorite place to shop?

Vintage and second hand stores.

Beauty secret?

Smile.

Your favorite color and why?

Lavender actually. It can be so many different things, it is a very specific color yet it is all around us and often goes unnoticed.

You have 15 minutes until happy hour with the girls. You look in your closet, there’s nothing to wear- a working girl’s m.o. What do you put together?

When in doubt keep the outfit simple, this way people will have to take a closer look to get to know you and this makes for an interesting evening.

Who (or what) has inspired your fashion career?

Hard to say… although I had a great black and white picture of Coco Chanel with model Suzy Parker on my wall growing up. I found it in a Vogue magazine and popped it in an extra frame with some brown velvet fabric behind it.

What was the greatest advice you were ever given?

My grandmother never stopped telling me how strong women are. This probably played a very large role in my childhood.

Describe your perfect day.

It would be a mixture of good food, time with friends and a nap. It would involve several outfit changes, some exercise and good music if I can fit that in as well.

What should a girl never be without?

A good book to pull out and read whenever things get boring.

Where do you see yourself and your line in 5 years?

Hopefully still having as much fun with it as I am now. I hope to be traveling more often and doing more collaborations with artists each season. Bringing different creative people together is so rewarding, hopefully this is something that I can continue to build on.

Thanks Lauren!

Check out more of Lauren Nevada's amazing styles at http://laurennevada.com/ and be sure to click over to her Projects to see what she's whipping up next! Looks like a trip to Paris to me:).

Back to the Beauty

Far too many suns and stars and inspiring photos have surpassed since last I blogged. I've missed you, dearies and I'm thrilled to be back. I've been handed some life lessons this year and at the end of the day, when my world slows down and my stomach stops churning, I realize that taking time off is best.

Well, cyber-vacation is over for now and I have lots of fun in store. It's time to slip on your best pair of Choos, throw down your locks, and find the nearest Vespa. We are going for a ride to discover design, fit into fashion, and find bliss in a dreamland of beauty.

Friends forever, right? Right. So stick around for lots of smiles, intimate shopping dates and cross my heart, some killer leopard print. 

 

photos from the sartorialist

She's gone done it again!

That inspiring girl over at Contented Me has introduced us to more new and beautiful things. See, ever since I discovered Kristin's super-awesome Chicago blog, I find myself constantly adding items to the never-ending wish list revolving on my desktop. Most recently? Spool No.27.


Check it:

Spool's Native America affected collection allows for the most feminine details and colorful patterns. The designers combine salvaged textiles to create casual looks. I'm especially loving this for its unique triangle back and this for the sweat-not chiffon fabric. Being a huge advocate of the scarf, I'm thrilled about this sheer, oversized wrap I can rock all year. I have been determined to find a quaint, white, graduation dress and I'm proud to say this has ended my quest. I've been skeptical to purchase a romper, but this one just might be a summer staple. This mossy green necklace is the most darling detail for this ruffled tank that initially inspired today's post.

I'm loving...

Beaded+Bright {and on sale!}

Karen Zombos's Richie Tank Dress is the ideal mix of lace and laid-back. Antik Batik's super-hip beaded bag is exactly what I need post-grad and pre-summer, don't you think? Kendra Scott's collar stone necklace is effortlessly glam with just a hint of mint! I'm sure a DIY pink scarf, made simply from your nearest paper streamer, is bound to brighten up our day. Anthropologie shoots these arrow clogs right into my heart. A handmade silk bead pillow would look perfect under my head, right here.