Tag Archives: Newbury Street

June 4, 2013 · 8:30 am

Warby Boston

Are you all as big of Warby Parker fans as I am? I’ve always always loved their style of glasses, but hadn’t gotten the chance to play with any in person until I used their Home Try-On program last month. Now I am beyond excited to have a Warby Parker retail store in Boston– right downtown on Newbury Street!

I joined fellow Boston bloggers a few weeks ago for a breakfast at their new Beantown location and was beyond impressed. The second-floor location overlooking Newbury was bright, spacious, and welcoming– what more do you need to try on glasses?

It still shocks me that all of the optical frames are only $95, prescription included.

I’m especially in love with all of the tortoise options! Pretty Ballard frames.

Don’t wear eyeglasses? Well lucky you! Tons of sunglasses options as well though [Downing frames pictured above].

You’ll have to come back tomorrow to see which pair I picked out… :) In the meantime, head on over there yourself!

[ Warby Parker ]
[ 83 Newbury Street ]
[ Boston, MA ]

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May 13, 2013 · 8:30 am

Pin Up Bar at Salon Mario Russo

[ Courtney of Those Graces ]

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

April 22, 2013 · 9:07 am

Bridget Meets Boston

My everyday style is definitely more East Coast than West Coast, but there’s something about California’s light and laid-back but still put-together way of dressing that I can’t help but love– especially in the warmer months.

No Rest For Bridget is a SoCal-based boutique that just opened its first store on the East Coast– conveniently for me and all you other Beantown gals, located on Newbury Street. Prices are super affordable, whether you’re looking for work wear, date night, or girls-night-out looks.

Virtually the entire store is organized by color. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited this makes me– when I shop, I’m shopping for specifics way more than I am browsing. I need a lavender dress for graduation. I’m looking for a pink top for my birthday. Really on the hunt for some mint jeans.

In addition to clothes, there’s jewelry and accessories galore. Color-coordinated, of course :)

You’ll also find fashion books and sweet accessories. I spotted the new Kate Spade book and this fashion title with Audrey gracing the cover!

Basically, run, don’t walk, to this store. If you’re not in Boston or California (see here for full list of locations), still be sure to follow NRFB on Twitter and Facebook to stay updated– more stores will be gracing the East Coast soon!

[ No Rest For Bridget ]
[ 220 Newbury Street ]
[ Boston, Massachusetts ]

pssst! Because Bridget loves Boston, they are offering 20% off EVERYTHING in their Boston location from now until April 28. A portion of proceeds will be donated to help the victims + families of last week’s tragic events.

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March 7, 2013 · 9:21 am

Keds x Madewell

Have you all heard the good news? Keds and Madewell have partnered to bring you quite possibly one of the most adorable lines of sneakers ever. Last week, I attended a party at the store to celebrate the launch of the line, which so perfectly fits the Madewell style. The sneaks range in price from $62 to $75– choose from florals, eyelet, dots, and diamonds!

[ Eyelet Sneakers, $62 // Polka-Dot Sneakers, $62 ]

[ Floral High-Top Sneakers, $75 ]

[ Sun Garden Sneakers, $62 // Diamond Duo Sneakers, $62 ]

Especially love my new high-tops! Which are your favorites?

pssst! Any of you Bostonians looking for another great shopping event? This weekend, Gilt City Boston is hosting their bi-annual Warehouse Sale at Artists for Humanity in South Boston. You do not want to miss this opportunity to snag designer clothes and home accessories at up to 90% off retail prices(!!). Tickets are $10 [can be purchased here] and include your entrance fee, refreshments + snacks, entertainment, and a $20 Uber gift card to new users! What’s not to love? See you this Friday and Saturday!

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November 12, 2012 · 9:33 am

Darling, it’s a Lilly!

On Saturday, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau celebrated her 81st birthday, and Lilly lovers around the country celebrated as well. I stopped by Newbury Street’s In the Pink just long enough to fall in love with the entire store and toast to Lilly and the pink + green brand you can’t help but feel happy wearing. To learn more about Lilly herself, I highly suggest Kathryn Livingston’s Lilly: Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend. I’m only a couple chapters in and am already in love.

pssst! Here are some current favorites I’m loving…!

Charter Sweater, $148 // Cassie Dress, $98 // Lauren Puffer Vest Printed, $198

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September 20, 2012 · 9:22 am

Spots of Tea

A couple of weeks ago, my mother and I dressed for High Tea at Boston’s London Cafe on Newbury Street. Located beneath the boutique hotel Royalton Suites, the tearoom was intimate and welcoming. It didn’t have quite the cute factor of other tea shops I’ve visited in the area, with their dainty floral china and knit cozies, but it did feel quite traditional.

Any Boston friends have recommendations for other good tea rooms in the area?

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Tagged as Boston, England, food, Instagram, life, london, London Cafe, new england, Newbury Street, restaurants, tea, tea rooms, teacup

September 10, 2012 · 9:19 am

#FNOBoston

September 6th marked Fashion’s Night Out in cities all across the country and all over the world. I was so impressed with Boston’s participation– for only being our second year hosting, the city really went all out. I took on Newbury Street for the night. Shopping, spending, and sipping ensued.

Polka dots, fall colors, and a hair braiding bar courtesy of Rock Paper Scissors Salon at Madewell.

Special edition FNO cupcakes designed by Daniela Corte at Sweet

#RueRecharge: A Rue La La-sponsored party at Nanette Lepore

Accessories at Kate Spade // Bright colors + balloons at In the Pink

Did you attend your city’s Fashion’s Night Out?

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September 6, 2012 · 2:56 pm

Sweets for Shopping

I am counting the hours until Fashion’s Night Out in Boston tonight! I’ll be sticking to Newbury Street + Copley Place and am ready to pack an unhealthy amount of browsing + shopping into three hours. I’m especially looking forward to recharging at Sweet Cupcakes– in true stylish Sweet form, they have partnered with local designers Daniela Corte, Michael De Paulo, and Mike&Ton to create limited edition FNO cupcakes for the soiree… how adorable are these?!

Sweet on Newbury is also offering complimentary FNO frosting shots to anyone who stops in!

225 Newbury Street // Open until 9 // See you there!

Garance Doré for Kate Spade New York

This weekend I stopped in Kate Spade New York‘s Newbury Street store, where they were celebrating French fashion blogger Garance Doré and her illustrations featured as a part of the brand’s new capsule collection. I am absolutely smitten with this line: peter pan collars, French script, and bow details– what is not to j’adore?

Rainey Dress, $498
Studio Pull Over, $128
Laura Top, $248
Umbrella, $78
Georgie Pouch, $98
iPhone Case, $40
Julia Wristlet, $88
Massie Bag, $348

All in all, I would like to get my hands on one of these pieces more than most things. Which is your favorite?

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August 7, 2012 · 9:09 am

Summer of Style

Photo credit: Mary Lee Desmond/Red Hot Box Studios

Lace tank, Kimchi Blue via Urban Outfitters [similar] // Cream tank, Anthropologie // Peppermint Patty Skirt, Minkpink [dress] // Belt, unkown [similar] // Watch, Urban Outfitters // Bracelets, vintage // Brogues, ASOS [similar]

You know those hairstyles you spy on Pinterest that you lust over but don’t think could ever actually pull off, let alone even get to work on your hair texture?

Let me tell you, dreams come true at Salon Mario Russo.

Photo credit: Mary Lee Desmond/Red Hot Box Studios

I had the fantastic opportunity to get a little ‘do at this super chic Newbury Street salon in Boston a few weeks ago. Enter Sal, expert stylist and total master of the crimper (because who knew crimped hair could look this cute after 1996?). He gave me such a fun, loose summer bun that is exactly one of those Pinterest styles I would have loved yet never even attempted on my own. And it took him all of about fifteen minutes, including the time it took to give my super fine and flat hair a ton of volume.

I also could not have been more grateful for the fun photoshoot that followed with the fabulously talented Mary Lee Desmond of Red Hot Box Studios, who I think captured the sweet hairstyle and warm feeling of late summer so beautifully.