Mexican Mama


Recently two of my friends went to Mexico and loved it (one bought a timeshare). It got me thinking...years ago I used to have all of these great bohemian tops that were super light and airy in the summer time, paired with cute shorts or boyfriend jeans. My quest for Mexican blouses began...and in my search I stumbled across a very cool site called www.greatgreenapple.com. There is something enticing about the fact that it has limited quantity available on each design - it drives home the fact that these pieces are handmade and unique. Frustrating as it may be to find an embroidered pattern that you love, only to find out that it's sold, don't fear - scroll a little bit down the page and another one is right at your finger tips! www.etsy.com also has some decent options, but beware of authenticity, it appears some are made in Thailand?
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South Beach Bound


My girlfriends and I are heading to West Palm Beach and Miami at the end of April for a fun celebration before Whitney gets married in June! Being a true New Englander, my idea of sexy is a tight pair of jeans, an ever so slightly revealing top and heels.... obviously not going to cut it for a night in a city filled with beautiful, tanned women! My version of sexy-cute was found at Free People in the form of the Patras Ruffle Dress. It is understated, but for my style - it works and hopefully after one day of being in the FL sun I will have some color! Rows of ruffles and a vibrant grape purple color (shown here in black), cheers to many drinks with good friends....

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Chi-Town's Roscoe Village: Boutique Haven








On a recent trip to Chicago my friend Amy and I took a whole day to wander around her neighborhood - Roscoe Village - popping in and out of boutiques. This city was often visited by my grandmother and grandfather on his many trade show trips, and I recall my grandmother saying how much she loved it! She grew up w/ very meager means so when my grandfather's frozen food company became profitable they got to travel quite a bit domestically. She even became a pilot and chartered her own single prop airplane. 

As I walked thru Roscoe Village, I realized that there is not one neighborhood in Boston that has sweet little boutiques that offer cool just hit the ground brands at affordable prices. Someday when Lillian Alice is feasible I hope to be the beginning of a new pocket of store owners.  For the present I will learn from those that are successful.... the likes of Cinnamon Boutique who carries Puella and Tulle. Or Glam To Go which is an interesting mix of accessories, children's items and select clothing brands.... like Dame Designs and Kevia, bold out of the box pendants and bracelets. 

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To be or not to be? Tano or not Tano??







I am constantly on the lookout for up and coming handbag designers. I found Isabella Fiore about three years ago and fell in love with their bags, Aaneta followed shortly thereafter (a mother/daughter team who creates beautiful leather bags).....now, an affordable bag hits the Neiman Marcus website - TANO. LunaBoston has been carrying this line for years and they are very unique, but casual and so reasonably priced that it will become your every day bag! As  low as $275.00 @ neimanmarcus.com or $159 @ tanobag.com. Bold purples and greens make up this season's brightest of leather..... 

Also check out Melie Bianco Woven Fapover Clutch...gorgeous and only $64!! 


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20 degree balmy November day brings winter white hats and big scarves.....


Briefly looking at the 25 degree temperature outside my bedroom window this morning I realized it was time to bust out the necessary cold weather gear. I have been hesitating to wear Alice's 1960's crotchet/knit slouchy beanie because I wasn't sure it was my style even though I adored it. The thing I didn't quite get was that the hat paired with a scarf knotted and tied in all different directions was just the right look to keep me warm and stay true to who I am. On my 1/2 mile walk to the bus I kept catching glimpses of the hat in shop windows and not only was it adorable, but it was my Alice.....
The above hat, from Banana Republic, is very similar to the one my grandmother made 40 years ago. The scarf is a gorgeous print that you can find at Anthropologie and is tied exactly the way it should be, messy and warm.
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In a time of recession, I want more....

Why, in a time of absolute crisis and when everyone else is "battening down the hatches" do I feel the need to buy staples for my wardrobe? I am pumped about this blog because I am going to bring to all of you fabulous finds! Items that are day to night by integrating jeans, hoodies, dresses, tights, flats, and great boots with perfect finishing touches. I will share all of my online secrets - the websites I sweat over - really it's a labor of love and the things I can't live without....... I think on a blog it's okay to say that I am good at finding diamonds in the rough - staple wardrobe pieces from various retailers ranging from Target to Bloomies to Neimans - I search endlessly because it's my passion and I believe it's also an art form....

My Current Obsessions:
- Frye Riding Boots - black and flat
- Gap off the shoulder (soft as butter) tunics w/ brown tights and flat boots
- J.Crew headbands and bow belts
- Ben Sherman black and white checkered high collar wool coat
- LuluLemon yoga pants

So, please enjoy and give me feedback - I am always looking for that unique piece and it doesn't have to cost a ton!!!

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