‘Tis the season for fun and festive events. Fresh off a lovely wedding in New Hampshire at a cozy venue complete with a roaring fire, 15 foot Christmas tree and rustic-chic holiday decorations galore, I’m ready to embrace the holiday season. Lucky for me (and you!), there are two great holiday themed local markets to enjoy this weekend: The Eat Boutique Holiday Local Market and SoWa Holiday Market.
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View From The Top of Anthropologie's Living Wall
Though we’ve never met, I’m smitten with the folks on the visual merchandising/store interior team at Anthropologie. I’m amazed at how they cleverly and artistically work to create a unique experience for every customer who steps foot into their stores. Part DIY fantasy, part global bazaar, every store is different and spectacular in its own way.
A great example of this is Anthropologie’s Living Wall inside the Regent Street store in London. Discovered during my recent trip to London, the store has a vast, three story, 200 sq. meter wall that’s filled with living plants. Lush and green, the Living Wall is aligned with the store’s staircase, allowing guests like yours truly to admire new plants on each level. In addition to being beautiful, I was also impressed to learn that the wall is sustainable and is irrigated by rain water collected from the roof.
Anthropologie's Living Wall, Regent Street Store
Anthropologie is located at 158 Regent Street between Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus in London.
Now that Labor Day has passed and the chilly rain showers have moved in, I’m feeling nostalgic about summer. This summer has been a whirlwind of travel, patio drinks, fun events and long strolls through the city. And, nothing makes me happier than having a fun summer wardrobe to enjoy it all in. Even better? If that wardrobe doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. As a nod to some of my recent fabulously frugal finds, here are a few of my favorite purchases from summer 2011! Note: All were purchased for under $45!
Photo Courtesy of the Newbury Street Agent Provocateur
‘Tis the time of year when sales abound. While I love the idea of a proper sale, nothing disappoints me more than when markdowns are hyped, only to arrive at the store to find a meager rack with random sizes. In hopes of helping local fashionistas find sales worth their time and hard earned dollars, I recently got a sneak peek of the upcoming sale items at the luxurious lingerie boutique Agent Provocateur.
The cheekily named ‘Reduce ‘n’ Seduce Sale’ kicks off on Thursday, June 30, and I can verify that an ample amount of exquisite lingerie and nightwear will be marked down. Reductions will be up to 50% off and are available while in stock. Sale options range from classic and refined, to the (ahem) more flirty.
During a recent visit with the nice gals at Agent Provocateur , I got a firsthand look at the sale items and the overall boutique experience. Located at 123 Newbury Street just below the street level, stepping into the boutique makes one feel like they’re in a glam pink and black boudoir. From the overly plush carpeting, to the lacy motif on the walls and black chandeliers, I couldn’t help but appreciate the thought that went into creating a signature experience for Agent Provocateur shoppers.
Helpful associates, like the lovely Betsy and Nicole, add to that experience. Decked in figure flattering coats and hosiery, their job is to make even the most shy customers feel comfortable. Only one size of each lingerie item is displayed throughout the store, allowing associates to best help shoppers select the correct size and recommend similar options. It’s this personalized attention, combined with in depth of knowledge about lingerie construction and fabric choices, that keep well heeled Bostonians coming back each season.
Agent Provocateur is located at 123 Newbury Street, between Clarendon and Dartmouth. For more information about the sale, please visit the Agent Provocateur website. Happy shopping!
During The SavvyBostonian’s visit, she was given the deliciously smelling Agent Provocateur Maitresse fragrance as a gift.
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.