Ever since monsoon season descended upon our once-sunny stomping grounds, Bostonista’s been feeling a bit tropical. And what better way to treat this than with vibrant greens, bonita browns, and glowing golds?
When we first heard about Crafting Change we were intrigued, and not just because the accessories sold on the site are hand crafted by Brazilian artisans and flown stateside in a 25-year-old’s carry on, but because they’re inexpensive (and not just by our, uh, lenient standards).
B.U. grad Emily Varga, of Allston, officially launched the Web-based nonprofit in February of this year. After spending months in and around Rio on urban planning expeditions, Varga was introduced to several artists working for local artisan cooperatives. Continue reading “Bostonista Loves: Charitable Bling” »
Here at Bostonista we’re not above namedropping. Who has time for modesty? Which is why we’ll quickly and easily take credit for a recent accessory adopted by everyone’s favorite soccer god, David Beckham. On the cover of the latest issue of Men’s Health, Mr. Posh wears the Platinum quad-link ring designed by Hoorsenbuhs (look closer, it’s there), an L.A.-based jewelry line co-owned by Boston attorney Todd Boudreau, which we 
What labels do we want on our threads? Designer. What kind of prices are we out to pay? Discount. Put ‘em together and what have you got? 
Snobby isn’t exactly the right word for our approach to shopping. Particular is more like it. While we love a good pair of Prada pumps, we also appreciate the affordable good design happening over at
On the heels of our last airline 
I’ve lately been in the downsizing mood. 
Last night, we were this close to having a one night stand. It was at the 
