Tag Archives: Boston Bloggers

May 13, 2013 · 8:30 am

Pin Up Bar at Salon Mario Russo

I was so lucky to start last weekend off at Salon Mario Russo on Newbury Street, enjoying some sweet treats, chatting with fellow Boston bloggers, and playing with some 60s-style hairdos as a part of the salon’s beauty pop up bar!

I’ve gotten the chance to work with this salon before, and I can’t sing their praises enough. Last summer, stylist Sal gave me a textured side bun [that I resisted taking out for as long as possible] as a part of their Summer of Style series. Last week, their darling Leah gave me a fun little Brigitte Bardot poof, with loose curls and swept bangs [that I promptly messed up, but you see the idea].

They have a fantastic staff, and I really don’t think you could leave this beautiful corner of Newbury feeling any hint of disappointment.

[ Jodi of Jodi Bean's Blog ]

[ Georgina of Notes on Lifestyle ]

[ Elissa of Style-Wire ]

[ The salon's super chic set-up + the beautiful lady who set this up for us! ]

[ Bloggers photographing bloggers photographing bloggers, obviously ]

[With the fabulous Andrae of Mario Russo ]

[ These ladies. Such sweethearts I tell ya. ]

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary hairstyle for this event from Mario Russo. All opinions are my own.

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Tagged as 1960s, beauty, beauty events, Boston, Boston Bloggers, Brigitte Bardot, hair, Mad Men, Newbury Street, pop up bar, Salon Mario Russo, salons

May 8, 2013 · 8:57 am

Stripes at Style Summit

Pretty Waves Tank Maxi Dress, LOFT // Bracelets [ask!] // Sandals, GAP [similar]

This is totally my blogger dress. I got it at the LOFT Grand Reopening Party I hosted a couple weeks ago, and immediately wore it the following weekend to the Blog Better Boston Style Summit conference [which I totally have not recapped yet-- eek!]. It is possibly the comfiest thing I have ever owned, and flatters every single person I have seen it on so far. And I mean, navy + white stripes…. how could I really resist?

Somewhat related to my blogger maxi, the past month has completely reminded me why I maintain this little corner of the internet of mine in the first place. The Boston blogging community is made up of some of the most kind-hearted, creative, and generous people I know. From the big things, like putting on incredibly informative conferences and hosting events and get-togethers, to the little, like sweet tweets to say hello and offering peer advice and insight when asked, this is a group that clearly supports each other. One that I am so proud and grateful to be a part of.

Psst! This dress is 40% off at LOFT with code LOVEMOM today!

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Tagged as Blog Better Boston, blogging, Boston Bloggers, fashion, LOFT, maxi, maxi dresses, navy, OOTD, stripes

April 29, 2013 · 9:50 am

Shopping Is My Cardio: LOFT Grand Reopening

So excited to be recapping such a fun event that I had the pleasure of co-hosting last week! Boston’s LOFT location has just undergone a huge renovation, making it just about the prettiest store in town. On Thursday, Holly and Alana & Amy of Blog Better Boston and I welcomed shoppers to see the beautiful newly-completed shop in the Pru. Couldn’t make it? Take a glimpse around to see it for yourself…!

Tons of fun printed shorts right now! I’m loving these and these especially.

Sweet bow sandals

Nautical Striped Cotton Tank Dress

That striped maxi was a favorite of the night– seemed like half of the ladies in the store were walking out with it! Available here.

With the lovely Elissa from Style-Wire who works at LOFT!

What we’re wearing:
[ Emily:: Textured 3/4 Sleeve Cotton Sweater, Aqua Spritz Print Stretch Cotton Shorts ]
[ Elissa:: Paisley Print Short Sleeve Shift Dress ]
[ Holly: Striped Linen Tee, similar Zig Zag Mosaic Skirt ]
[ Alana:: Scarf Print Boatneck Dress ]

Need more incentive to check out the store, or make some purchases online? Forty percent off EVERYTHING right now (what?!) with code NOW40 at checkout!

What do you all think of the new store + new arrivals? For more snippets, check out Holly’s recap and Amy’s here!

Full disclosure:: My outfit for the night was provided as a gift by Ann Taylor. All opinions expressed, both online and in person during said event, are my own.

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Tagged as Ann Taylor, Blog Better Boston, blog events, Boston, Boston Bloggers, fashion, fashion events, LOFT, Prudential, shopping, spring, Spring 2013, summer

April 23, 2013 · 9:03 am

Join me at LOFT for a Grand Reopening Party!

I am so excited to be co-hosting this event with the darling Holly and beautiful ladies behind Blog Better Boston and LOFT!

Join me this Thursday, April 25 at the newly-renovated LOFT @ The Shops at The Prudential Center. Refreshments, live music, blogger pals, and shopping? What could be better? A $250 gift card you say? Yep, you could win that :)

Want to get excited? Check out LOFT’s newest summer arrivals…!

Questions? Leave ‘em here or e-mail me! Otherwise I’ll see you at the Hynes Court in the Pru Thursday night! All are welcome– let’s get Boston back on its feet!

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Tagged as Ann Taylor, Blog Better Boston, blog events, Boston, Boston Bloggers, fashion, fashion events, LOFT

January 24, 2013 · 9:11 am

Vogue on My Mind

Last week, I attended an event at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts in which I got to hear Hamish Bowles, International Editor at Large of Vogue, speak about his many years of experience working with fashion photographer Mario Testino, whose work is currently on display at the MFA [see my review of the exhibit here]. Mr. Bowles joined American Vogue in 1992 as a style editor, and it was so interesting to get a glimpse of the magazine over his last 20 years of working there– through his stories and Testino’s photos. What’s more amazing than that though, is the 120+ years of history Vogue has.

I’ve had such fun browsing through the 100 iconic covers featured in the card set I received around the holidays, Postcards from Vogue. In addition to Mario Testino, the postcards also feature covers done by Annie Leibovitz, Irving Penn, Salvador Dali, and more. You’ll spy many leading ladies from over the years, from Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy all the way to Lady Gaga. Since the event at the MFA, it’s been even more fascinating looking at the covers from 1992 on, knowing a little more about the styling and photography behind them. My only problem now is finding enough wall space to display them all!

Postcards from Vogue: 100 Iconic Covers
By Vogue Editors
Penguin Books, 2012
$25

Photos from the MFA event, featuring my darling friends Zoe of Fashion is Freedom and Courtney of Those Graces. Read Zoe’s recap of the event here.

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Tagged as book reviews, books, Boston, Boston Bloggers, fashion, fashion events, gifts, Hamish Bowles, Mario Testino, MFA, Museum of Fine Arts, photography, postcards, Vogue

August 7, 2012 · 9:09 am