“Junior high called — it wants its fashion sense back.”
Location: The Colonnade rooftop pool
Crime Committed: Improper use of glitter, and nails that could take an eye out (we kind of wish they would).
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SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHINGPosted by Tanya Pai on 6/30/2011 at 6:45AM | No Comments
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BEAUTY BATTLE: LIP STAINSPosted by Tanya Pai on 6/27/2011 at 7:14AM | No Comments
Welcome to the first installment of Beauty Battle, where we’ll pit two similar products — one from an upscale brand, the other from a drugstore — against each other to see which one reigns supreme. This week, we’re testing two of the suddenly ubiquitous marker-style lip and cheek stains: Josie Maran’s Magic Marker and Maybelline’s Colorsational. Josie Maran Magic Marker The hype: The press release promises a “perfectly portable infusion of rich, rosy color” and also contains hyaluronic acid and sugar extracts, which have exfoliating properties. This brand is big into natural ingredients, so it’s free of parabens, phthalates, pork rinds (just making sure you’re paying attention), and synthetic fragrances. Continue reading “Beauty Battle: Lip Stains” » |
BOSTON BRIDAL BLOG: TO CELEBRANT OR NOT TO CELEBRANT?Posted by Brittany Jasnoff on 6/24/2011 at 7:51AM | 3 Comments
While working to get the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of Boston Weddings (on newsstands and online June 28!) out the door, one particular article sent my planning instincts into overdrive: Austyn Ellese Mayfield’s Q&A with Cindy Matchett, an officiant at ceremonies across New England. The interview offers up some really interesting tidbits — Matchett once married a couple in a canoe, for example — but what I was most surprised by was Matchett’s title: not a JOP or a minister, but rather a certified life-cycle celebrant, a graduate of the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. And what, you ask, is that? Celebrants, according to the foundation’s website, “are people in your community who are trained by our institute to officiate at, compose, and perform the highest-quality personalized ceremonies for couples … .” It sounded pretty appealing to me because as an “interfaith couple” (does anyone even use that term anymore?), my fiancé and I have had trouble finding — and agreeing on — someone to marry us. A custom ceremony written by someone who would be willing to incorporate traditions and rituals from both of our cultures seemed like a much better fit than some of the oddball “alternative” clergy we’d been previously pursuing. Continue reading “Boston Bridal Blog: To Celebrant or Not to Celebrant?” » |
SUN VS SKIN: SUNBURN REMEDIESPosted by Maggie Brooks on 6/21/2011 at 7:48AM | 1 Comment
It’s that time of year when the sun beckons us outdoors for eating, relaxing, drinking, and all other basic living things. It is also the time that we have to wear specific clothing, sit funny, or sleep a certain way as to not the disturb the sunburn sprawled across our backs, shoulders, backs of knees, or anywhere else we didn’t slather sunblock. Handling a sunburn is much like dealing with a hangover: Everyone has a remedy they swear by. While we’re normally game for testing DIY beauty secrets (like foodie face masks), causing intentional damage to our skin didn’t seem like a worthwhile risk. Instead, we’ve done our research and compiled a list of our staffers’ best sunburn remedies.
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STEALS AND DEALS: FLOCK’S SPRING SIDEWALK SALEPosted by bostonista on 6/10/2011 at 1:15PM | No Comments
To clear its shelves in preparation for the summer season, Flock is offering spring rags from designers such as Dolce Vita, Lauren Moffat, and Lime and Dot at 50 to 75 percent off. And don’t forget the accessories: Danielle Kupsc, one half of the mother-daughter team that owns the boutique, will be selling her own handmade silk headbands, along with various other baubles, out of her refurbished vintage VW bus, which will be parked on the storefront sidewalk. Need even more motivation? Get there early and score free shopping fuel from fro-yo shop Pinkberry, which will be handing out frozen treats to the first 50 guests. 274 Shawmut Ave., Boston, 617-391-0222, flockboston.com. Gillian Smith contributes to Boston‘s online fashion and lifestyle coverage. |
BOSTON BRIDAL BLOG: JUST SAY YES!Posted by Brittany Jasnoff on 6/9/2011 at 1:31PM | No Comments
 Photograph by Amy Karp Photography There isn’t a bride I know who doesn’t like a bargain (especially, ahem, yours truly). And for those out there still looking for the gown of a lifetime, Bostonista has the scoop on yet another huge dress sale invading the Hub. This Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., the Sheraton Boston plays host to Brides Against Breast Cancer, a nationwide gown tour that benefits the Oregon-based Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. With hundreds of pristine frocks from the likes of Pronovias, Vera Wang, and Maggie Sottero — at up to 75 percent off the retail price and in virtually all sizes — finding “the one” will be as easy as…well, is anything about planning a wedding really easy? The best part is that the proceeds of the sale go toward making the dreams of stage IV breast cancer patients a reality — meaning that here, you can truly have your cake and eat it too. “I think the fact that brides can save a great deal on their wedding dress is a huge draw, and they are also able to help someone in need,” says public relations manager Erin Scharf. In 2010 the Boston event raised nearly $33,000 for Making Memories, and the organization is hoping for a large turnout this year, as well. “Boston has been a strong market for us. Brides in Boston, they know what they want.” Amen to that. General admission is free, or get an early start on your dress shopping at Saturday’s $20 VIP champagne brunch, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton St., Boston, 617-236-2000; bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.
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SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHINGPosted by Brigid Nastasia on 5/3/2011 at 1:32PM | No Comments
“Dude, have you ever had that dream where you’re starring in a film that’s like Half Baked meets The Big Lebowski, and then you realize you’ve been awake the whole time?”  Photograph by Joseph Gordon Cleveland and Brigid Nastasia Location: Mass. Ave. near the Christian Science Center. Crime Committed: Not inviting us over to watch The Wizard of Oz and listen to The Dark Side Of The Moon at the same time to see if they really synchronize, as urban lore says they do. |
CRIMES OF FASHION: DEATH TO THE PANTSUITPosted by Tanya Pai on 4/11/2011 at 4:06PM | 2 Comments
I’ll admit it: I have an outfit addiction. Many are the times I’ve rushed out the door, made late by my inability to leave the house feeling that not only is my ensemble coordinated, but also conveys my mood and the vibe I’m going for that day. I fully understand the difficulties of digging up a top and a bottom that match, to say nothing of accessories and shoes. And yet. I cannot condone the pantsuit. I don’t mean the Hillary-Clinton-diplomatic-conference type of suit. Nor the lady-lawyer power suit. Not even, if you find yourself pulling a Lohan (excuse me – a “Lindsay”), the classic orange prison jumpsuit. No, I mean the hideous, deformed, long-pants-attached-to-a-top crack baby of a romper and Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel’s best overalls. The formal variety is bad enough (Rihanna and Leighton Meester, I’m looking at you). But now it appears that some stores, such as Madewell, are condoning these monstrosities for everyday wear. I’m all for casual chic, but in what universe would a $200 denim onesie with belt loops and boob pockets, covered in “paint” splatters and faux dirt, be appropriate or ― more important ― even remotely flattering? On anyone? Who rolls out of bed and thinks, “Hmm, I’m really feeling ‘fashion-forward farmer’ today”? (And on a side note, how the hell do you go to the ladies’ room in these things?) So the next time you come across a jumpsuit in a store and think, “This would save me a lot of time matching my clothes in the morning,” I urge you to back away immediately and remember that there’s another solution. It’s called a dress. |
EDITORS’ PICKS: CRANBERRY SUGAR SCRUBPosted by A. J. Downey on 1/19/2011 at 3:50PM | No Comments
Many New Year’s resolutions revolve around eating better and exercising more. If you’re one of the few who’ve made it (almost) three weeks without reverting to old habits — excellent work! Now, how about you reward yourself a little? I mean, just because you’ve dutifully succumbed yourself to 100-calorie packs and sweaty lunchtime workouts doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge at all in 2011. This winter, The Spa at Equinox Fitness debuted a cranberry sugar rub that both exfoliates weathered skin and rejuvenates those tired muscles. The sugar granules and cranberry seeds go to work on the body’s surface, while the therapeutic oils seep deeper to moisturize and soften the skin layers beneath. Added bonus: The Equinox spa is adjacent to the locker rooms, so your treatments can be as regular as your time on the treadmill. (Spa services are open to the public.) Leave a comment below and tell us how are you inspiring — or rewarding! — your workouts these days! 131 Dartmouth St., Boston. 617-578-8918. 225 Franklin St., Boston. 617-426-2140. |
EDITORS’ PICKS: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONSPosted by Anne Vickman on 1/5/2011 at 2:03PM | No Comments
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