Monday, April 29, 2013

The Hunt

The Hunt
This t-shirt dress is the only thing tie dye in my wardrobe. It's not that I have anything against tie dye, I just didn't want my first piece to come off too hippie-ish, but this was perfect. I have worn this dress so many different ways. This time, because the weather was a little if-y, I …

Gilt-Free Shopping

Gilt-Free Shopping
I really enjoyed myself at the first Gilt City Warehouse Sale in Philadelphia. It was such a great mix of fabulous clothes, tasty refreshments, and excited fellow shoppers. There was such a wide assortment of items to look through from men's to children's and even home goods. I'm prett…

Let's Shop Philly: Duke & Winston

Let's Shop Philly: Duke & Winston
Duke & Winston , located in Northern Liberties,is also a carrier of the eyewear brand, Tortoise and Blonde. Tortoise & Blonde believes that eyeglasses should be viewed like any other fashion accessory and with pricing starting at $77, you can get two for the price you would normally pay for …

Let's Shop Philly: Mitchell & Ness

Let's Shop Philly: Mitchell & Ness
The Mitchell & Ness Flagship Store hosted a preview party for their Fall 2011 Collection and now with the football season being back on, sports fans couldn't be more excited! Mitchell & Ness may have started out in Philly as a golf and tennis company back in 1904, but now it holds exclu…

Let's Shop Philly: Hope Chest

Let's Shop Philly: Hope Chest
Hope Chest opened its original store in the Belluvue Hotel, but in 2006, moved to Haverford Square. Now, Hope Chest is back in Center City and is owned and operated by the beautiful Jennifer Rosen, the former manager and buyer of the Main Line location.  Hope Chest Philadelphia offers a hand-selecte…

Let's Shop Philly: Dr. Martens

Let's Shop Philly: Dr. Martens
On a recent visit to Philly's Walnut St., my eye happened to come across a new store front and a too-cool-for-school employee outside taking a quick break. "What's this?", I ask. Looking up at a flapping black and yellow flag, I realized it was the New  Dr. Martens  Flagship Store. …

Let's Shop Philly: Pnk Elephant

Let's Shop Philly: Pnk Elephant
After shooting the I-Spy photo shoot I stopped by the newly opened  PNK Elephant  store. I felt like a Kid in a Candy Store. The brightly colored store is filled with funky accessories at very reasonable prices. One of the founders, Blair Sondlain, was there and was very helpful and friendly contribu…

Let's Shop Philly: Franklin Square

Let's Shop Philly: Franklin Square
The Franklin Square Boutique is a cove of one-of-kind unique pieces of men's and women's fashions collected from local Philadelphia seamstress and designers and also some vintage. The shop even has their own in-house jewelry line Franklin Square Design, a collection of treasures, designed b…

Let's Shop Philly: Abakus Take-Out Shop

Let's Shop Philly: Abakus Take-Out Shop
Walking down 10th Street in Philadelphia's Chinatown, you may pass what seems to look like a facade of Chinese eateries and other shops, but there is one that is much different from the others. The window display of Abakus Take-Out Shop demands a double take, mixing elements like the Peking du…

Adorn Boutique Celebrates 2 Years

Adorn Boutique Celebrates 2 Years
Another First Friday is quickly approaching and it's also time to celebrate Adorn Boutique's 2 year anniversary. Adorn Boutique features a hand picked collection of apparel, accessories and gift items as well as jewelry by owner and designer Sarah Lewis, located in the heart of the Fishtow…