Fun in Boston

Customize Your Gear

by a stylized hysteria on February 6, 2012

in Fun in Boston

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If you read any other Boston-based fashion blogs, you’ve probably heard about Zoora, a startup from our lovely town that features an interesting idea and a great group of folks working to make it happen. Haven’t heard of Zoora yet? It’s an online boutique stocked with independent designers (from Boston and beyond). The cool part? The items you see on the site are samples, and when you order, you provide your measurements and you get a custom-fitted, tweaked-by-you piece of clothing. I rely on my tailor to take so much of my wardrobe from blah to awesome. That’s the power of having clothes that fit well. I think it’s a great idea, and I can’t wait to see how the public responds to this idea.

And the folks behind Zoora? Well, they threw a kick-ass launch at the Apple store and the following week they had a trunk show with sample pieces and Magners and cupcakes. I think you know by now the road to my heart is paved with alcohol and sugary snacks. And admiring the outfits put together by fellow fashion bloggers.

 

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Aubrie (the creator and brains behind Zoora) and Brittany from Brilliance of B.


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Naomi M. I can’t even decide what part of her look is the best. Is it the bangs, the bright jade color, or her adorable pose?

 

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Lea and Lei Ann.

 

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The lovely Holly getting interviewed by a Boston Globe reporter and sporting a skirt from Emily Muller that available on Zoora.

 

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Me. In a ridiculous  AWESOME hat. My outfit pic is coming in another post.

 

Here’s a few of the pieces available at Zoora. Being that I have the attention span of a sandfly, I did’t get the names of the designers. I know- you’re not angry at me, you’re just disappointed. :( Go visit the site so you can fall in love with the pretty clothes like I did.

 

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The entire Zoora team, and in the front, Joe from Rescue. He is very good an enabling young women to buy leather dresses. More on that in another post.

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Boston Blogger Holiday Fiesta

by a stylized hysteria on December 17, 2011

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 On Wednesday, Katy and Alison hosted a great holiday party for Boston-based bloggers. And since I never miss an opportunity to dress up, I was in attendance. And I was in good company as there were a LOT of well-dressed ladies in the room.

Holly; Brittany; Amy; Michele, Alison and Katy; Kiki, Brittany, and Helena

Helena, Laura, and Smita; Jessica, Amy, and Alana

I’m seeing a lot of silver in the stores these days, but I’m feeling gold for the holidays, so I took to etsy to find a vintage gold skirt for the night. I found the perfect one (from this seller) and after raising the hem about a foot, it became the skirt I had dreamed about! I paired it with a swapped shirt and the most amazing pumps i’ve ever owned, thanks to Best in Shop‘s Becca! Now, let’s just pretend my hair isn’t a greasy mess!

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shirt- swapped, J.Crew
skirt- vintage
shoes- Loeffler Randall
necklace- J.Crew

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Fashion’s Night Out

by a stylized hysteria on September 10, 2011

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If you’re into reading fashion blogs, then you’re probably aware that this past Thursday was Fashion’s Night Out. It’s best described as an almost-holiday created to support the economy by encouraging people to come out and shop. While people were certainly out and about, I didn’t see much shopping. But I did see lots of free booze, stores open late, dj’s, live bands, photoboths, diamonds, and faux hair.

Boston really embraced FNO this year by shutting down our iconic Newbury Street to traffic and lighting the Prudential Tower pink. The chance to walk down the middle of Newbury Street, surrounded by well-dressed men, women, and the occasional dog would have been enough to make my night, but there was plenty more.

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I joined a FNO Crawl, and like I said on Facebook, it’s like a pub crawl but better because there’s clothes and shopping and the champagne is free. We (led by the wonderful Boston Fashionista) started in the Copley Mall and Tiffany’s, where I tried on engagement rings. No, I’m not engaged. And even if I were, my chances of getting a Tiffany’s diamond are between slim and “more likely to be eaten alive by Mothra.” Having said that, fuck me, are those diamonds amazing. I might have to start dating up.

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Tiffany’s also had a photo booth set up and we tried to answer the age old question of how many bloggers you can fit in a picture. The answer is 4 and a 1/2 but if we hadn’t been wearing such crazy shoes, it probably could’ve been 5.

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The next highlight was a stop at Salon Acote, where I was able to fulfill a lifelong dream. A while back I had blue streaks in my hair, but between the relaxing, bleaching, and styling, my hair wasn’t happy. But I still wanted to try hot pink streaks. Well, the amazing staff at Salon Acote was offering free extensions through the night. I happily got 2 small clusters of deep red and a cluster of light blonde, which will be dyed hot pink tonight. I’m that much closer to becoming my childhood hero, Jem.

All Saints had a performance by Bombay Bicycle Club earlier in the night, which I’m pissed to have missed since they’re supposed to be pretty cool. But they had a flipbook station. You stand in front of a camera for 6 seconds, act silly, and 15 minutes later you get a flipbook. This was a source of much delight!

There was much more going on, including an after-party that I missed due to extreme lameness (i.e., living in the burbs with no car) but all in all, it was a great night. And I looked pretty darn adorable, if I do say so myself. Minus the greasy do.

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DSC_7734 sweater- Gap
leopard shirt- H&M
skirt- Gary Graham
tights- H&M
boots- Forever21
pearl collar- H&M

Considering how much my feet hurt by the end of the night I am both shocked and impressed by my ability to keep my shoes on long enough to take these photos when I got home. The things I do in the name of narcissism fashion. The skirt is another find from the Stel’s sale (of the century) and every time I say pearl necklace out loud, I giggle.

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This Weekend

by a stylized hysteria on August 7, 2011

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Finally I can say that I’ve taken advantage of my folks being away. This weekend has been fun, fun, fun (we so excited). Starting Friday night with dinner with a friend I haven’t seen in a while that went until 2 am. Saturday afternoon I got a call from the Vince store in Copley mall. Apparently, I won the $250 gift card giveaway from Thursday night’s shopping event. Yay me!

Saturday evening concluded with a bachelorette party, starting at my house and moving on to The Paint Bar in Newton, a limo with champagne, and multiple bars. The Paint Bar is a nightly art class where you paint and drink. Trust me, this is a winning combination.

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The theme for the night was Boston’s iconic Citgo sign. But like I said, they let you drink while painting and I came up with a slightly different take on it.

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I am so happy with my artwork. I never knew I was such a talented artiste!

Oh, and when I put on my apron at class, I found this in the pocket. To say that’s a big lighter is like saying Kate Moss was a slightly successful model.

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Definitely a winning weekend!

 

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Blogger Meet-Up at 28 Degrees

by a stylized hysteria on August 1, 2011

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I am so far behind on my blogging! Since my folks are out of town, I wish I could say it’s because I’ve been living it up and partying. But really, I’ve been doing exactly what I do when they’re home- work, gym, dinner, cat snuggling, and now watering their plants. Which I mention only because it takes about 45 minutes to water all of their plants. I feel like this is kind of absurd, right? Right.

These pictures are from last Wednesday. Kinsey M. took on the impressive task of organizing a blogger get-together just because. It was a great time, filled with wonderfully dressed women (and men). My only regret was not meeting some of the bloggers there I didn’t recognize. Actually, no. My regrets were:

  • Wearing brand new shoes with breaking them in (more on that)
  • Not eating every single piece of food that 28 Degrees provided because it was deeeelicious
  • Not taking more photos of the lovely crowd

I wore a dress from Complex Geometries that was a big crowd-pleaser. Complex Geometries specializes in dresses and tanks in thick jersey that are made to be wrapped, twisted, and artfully thrown over your body. One dress can be worn in a dozen different ways just by draping it differently. The belt is a random find at H&M. I gave in to my leopard desires and got the heels from Steve Madden. About an hour before the meet-up. I sized up, thinking room for an insole was smarter than squeezing my tired feet into new shoes. I was wrong, even with an insole and 2 pairs of heel grips the shoes were a little too big. Oh, and they made my feet go numb. I had to give up and put on my flat sandals after 20 minutes. However, like a squirrel faced with a closed garbage bin, I am nothing if not persistent. I will break these shoes in. Or break my feet trying. They’re so pretty!

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That’s the lovely Marissa from The Well-Appointed Catwalk on my left, and Holly from Covetous Creatures on my right.

 

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The shoe aftermath.

 

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Melissa from Crunches for Cupcakes and Natalie from Wishful Nals. Aren’t they adorable?

 

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Michele from Michele’s Musings, Shanna from Shanna’s Eye View, and Kristen from The Boston Fashionista. All hilarious, smart, and wildly entertaining!

 

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Naomi and Lani from Mon Petit Chou Chou. They are both putting me to shame with their tans (and awesome makeup).

 

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Shoes from the end of the night (and my flats!) Julie from Orchid Grey was wearing the most intensely pink sandals ever. it was love at first sight. Clockwise from Julie is Holly, myself, Amy from The Swapaholics, and Marissa.

 

I promise, loads more posts coming up this week!

 

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