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BOSTON

Spotted: Classic Novel Reusable Bags at Barnes & Noble in Boston

My reusable bag “collection” is an unimpressive assortment of freebies from various events. Calling it a collection is actually giving these bags more credit than they deserve, because minus the cute reusable lululemon bag from my colleague, I don’t have an affinity for any of them….until now.

Introducing a cheap yet chic new take on the eco-friendly bag from Barnes & Noble: classic novel reusable bags. Featuring vintage covers of famous novels like “Gone With the Wind,” “On the Road,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and more, the bags are cute and cost under three dollars. I purchased the “To Kill A Mockingbird” bag, but also adore the “Gone With the Wind” one.

Kudos to Barnes & Noble for coming up with this idea. Now, if only they come come up with a cute reusable bag design for my favorite books growing up, “The Catcher In the Rye,” or “The Secret Garden.” I’m not sure what I would do with myself, I’d be so excited.

The SavvyBostonian purchased her “To Kill A Mockingbird” reusable bag at the Barnes & Noble in the Prudential Center and you can too! Efforts to locate them online have been unsuccessful.

BOSTON, FASHION

Fashion: For the Love of Leopard

Zara Lepoard Scarf, $38

You may or may not have seen me strolling the streets of Boston, San Francisco, New York, or London with my favorite oversized Zara leopard scarf this past winter and spring. Call it a fashionable security blanket if you will, but I couldn’t resist the charms of this lovely half chestnut brown and half leopard scarf, $38, at Zara on 214 Newbury Street.

 

While immersed in my oversized leopard scarf bliss , never once did I realize I would have to part with my beloved scarf as the mercury rose. Luckily for me, the kind folks at Chico’s solved that problem for me. They gifted me with a lightweight, summery leopard print scarf that’s sure to travel in style with me throughout the summer. And, with the number of trips I have on the horizon this summer, I’m thrilled for a new, versatile accessory to jetset with.

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BOSTON

Guest Post: Highlights From My Fenway Park Tour

I’m excited to share the following guest post from my friend John. John and I recently took part in a Fenway Park tour while he was in town visiting from Minneapolis. As a first time visitor, I really enjoyed reading John’s observations on the ballpark and think you will too. So, without further ado, here’s John’s SavvyBostonian debut!
“If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant’s life, she will choose to save the infant’s life without even considering if there are men on base.” ~Dave Barry

 

Initial Impressions:

As Mr. Barry states, baseball is an important part of our national consciousness. Although I do not have a historian’s view of the hotly contested rivalry (baseball and otherwise) between Boston and New York, nor a rooting interest in the home team, stepping into Fenway Park is a huge rush.

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BOSTON, FASHION

Fashion Update: Forever 21 Opens on Newbury Street

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.

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BOSTON, EVENTS

Wednesday, November 24: Free Community Day at the Museum of Fine Arts

MFA's Art of the Americas Wing

Need a little R&R before the Thanksgiving holiday? If you’re lucky enough to have Wednesday, November 24 off from work, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is opening its doors from 10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. for a free community day courtesy of State Street.

A must-see at the MFA is the new Art of the Americas Wing, which recently celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, November 20 and has already seen more than 40,000 visitors.  For a very nicely produced video of the opening event, including great music by the Boston’s Hot Tamale Brass Band and the Boston University Pep Band click here.

Can’t make it to the free community day on Wednesday? Kudos to State Street Corporation for sponsoring a Wednesday evening series called Free Nights at the Museum.  Throughout the month of December, entry to the MFA will be free every Wednesday night from 4:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m..  Perfect for busy professionals like moi.

For more information about the Art of the America’s wing at the MFA, click here.