Interior of The Grove by Jessica Gioglio
It probably won’t come as a surprise to the more frequent readers of this blog, but I adore charming little restaurants and boutiques. When traveling, I purposefully seek out places like San Francisco’s Fillmore Street that contain a mix of both. Delightful, yet not overly posh, this street is situated in the city’s beautiful Pacific Heights neighborhood, and is perfect for a lunch and shopping jaunt.
Fenway Park by Jessica Gioglio
There’s a new SavvyBostonian in town and she’s set up shop on a brand spanking new Tumblr page! Filled with vibrant photos of Boston, fashion, food, compelling quotes and more, my goal for this site is to make it a daily inspiration page.
Launched nearly two weeks ago, I’ve quickly realized that Tumblr is the perfect place to indulge in my photography obsession. And, indulge I have. From fab fashion bloggers, to foodies, social media strategists, my follower list is eclectic at best. Unfortunately, where I’m lacking is discovering where all of the dynamic Boston-area Tumblr enthusiasts are.
Any Bostonians out there on Tumblr? Know of a cool site I show follow? Leave a comment below with your Tumblr url, or follow my site. I’d love to see how you’re leveraging Tumblr as your personal inspiration page….
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Boldfacers Stylemakers Pop-Up
Ever wanted to raid the closets of Boston’s most stylish women? On Thursday, January 27, make that fantasy a reality at the Boldfacers Stylemakers Pop-Up store at the W Boston Hotel. Featuring stylish garments from local trendsetters, the event starts with a VIP Reception with the Stylemakers from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.(tickets $25), then the main shopping soiree starts at 7:00 p.m. (tickets $10). Fabulous fashionistas participating include Channel 7’s Frances Rivera, Kiss 108’s Lisa Donovan, Boston Magazine’s Alex Hall, and more.
The W Boston Hotel is located at 100 Stuart Street. For more details, visit www.boldfacers.com.
Forever 21 by Jessica Gioglio
Have snow boots, will shop! While the weather may have postponed Forever 21’s January 8 grand opening event on Newbury Street, it didn’t discourage Bostonians from flocking to the trendy chain in search of fashion-forward bargains.
Located at the top of Newbury Street between Hereford Street and Mass. Ave., Boston’s Forever 21 boasts a whopping four levels, three of which are dedicated to the ladies and one at the very top to the gents. Upon entry to the shop, I was struck by something that I don’t usually see at Forever 21: well-done visual merchandising.
Have you popped into H&M lately? Is it me, or has the brand really been upping the fashion ante? While I haven’t seen the highly anticipated new Lanvin for H&M collection in person yet, I’m pretty impressed by the band’s array of tweed blazers, sparkly dresses and open cardigans. I recently bought the cool army green military inspired cardigan with silver chain detailing pictured above.
Also of note from H&M is a fabulous new fall/winter jacket, which has kind of turned into the new love of my life. Available in classic navy, this collarless jacket has a modern ruffle detail along the pockets and a cinched waist that creates curves in all the right places. At $99, this coat is perfect for a brisk fall or warmer winter day and looks fantastic when paired with a cute scarf and knee-high boots. It’s quickly turned into my new favorite ensemble to stroll throughout Boston in. Click here for a photo.
While I usually frequent the Newbury Street H&M, I’d like to give a special shoutout to the Downtown Crossing location. I recently went on a Saturday around lunchtime and the store was incredibly well organized and not terribly crowded, making for a much more enjoyable shopping experience. I loathe crowds, so the opportunity to shop undisturbed was a real treat!
H&M in Downtown Crossing is located at 350 Washington Street. The H&M in the Back Bay is located at 100 Newbury Street. During your visit, inquire about discounts for checking into Facebook Places on your smartphone to unlock a coupon.