Shopping Is My Cardio: LOFT Grand Reopening

Posted on April 29, 2013 by soanthro

So excited to be recapping such a fun event that I had the pleasure of co-hosting last week! Boston’s LOFT location has just undergone a huge renovation, making it just about the prettiest store in town. On Thursday, Holly and Alana & Amy of Blog Better Boston and I welcomed shoppers to see the beautiful newly-completed shop in the Pru. Couldn’t make it? Take a glimpse around to see it for yourself…!

Tons of fun printed shorts right now! I’m loving these and these especially.

Sweet bow sandals

Nautical Striped Cotton Tank Dress

That striped maxi was a favorite of the night– seemed like half of the ladies in the store were walking out with it! Available here.

With the lovely Elissa from Style-Wire who works at LOFT!

What we’re wearing:
[ Emily:: Textured 3/4 Sleeve Cotton Sweater, Aqua Spritz Print Stretch Cotton Shorts ]
[ Elissa:: Paisley Print Short Sleeve Shift Dress ]
[ Holly: Striped Linen Tee, similar Zig Zag Mosaic Skirt ]
[ Alana:: Scarf Print Boatneck Dress ]

Need more incentive to check out the store, or make some purchases online? Forty percent off EVERYTHING right now (what?!) with code NOW40 at checkout!

What do you all think of the new store + new arrivals? For more snippets, check out Holly’s recap and Amy’s here!

Full disclosure:: My outfit for the night was provided as a gift by Ann Taylor. All opinions expressed, both online and in person during said event, are my own.

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Join me at LOFT for a Grand Reopening Party!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by soanthro

I am so excited to be co-hosting this event with the darling Holly and beautiful ladies behind Blog Better Boston and LOFT!

Join me this Thursday, April 25 at the newly-renovated LOFT @ The Shops at The Prudential Center. Refreshments, live music, blogger pals, and shopping? What could be better? A $250 gift card you say? Yep, you could win that :)

Want to get excited? Check out LOFT’s newest summer arrivals…!

Questions? Leave ‘em here or e-mail me! Otherwise I’ll see you at the Hynes Court in the Pru Thursday night! All are welcome– let’s get Boston back on its feet!

Eau de Massachusetts

Posted on March 25, 2013 by soanthro

Last month, I attended the launch of the United Scents of America’s Massachusetts fragrance launch. How fun is this concept? Founders and scent experts Sasha and Samantha have teamed up to bring you the reminiscent smells of some of your favorite states– in a perfume. They use focus groups to create the scents that aim to bring back memories and embody the aura of said the states. Massachusetts is the newest in the line– which already included California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Hawaii. I think they hit it on the head– a little woodsy, a little salt watery, and with an overall sweetness. It really encapsulates an autumn day in my favorite New England state.

The entire line is proudly made in America and can be purchased online, or in select stores in respective states. Purchase your Massachusetts candle or perfume here, or at Shake the Tree in the North End of Boston– 67 Salem Street, Boston MA 02113.

Keds x Madewell

Posted on March 7, 2013 by soanthro

Have you all heard the good news? Keds and Madewell have partnered to bring you quite possibly one of the most adorable lines of sneakers ever. Last week, I attended a party at the store to celebrate the launch of the line, which so perfectly fits the Madewell style. The sneaks range in price from $62 to $75– choose from florals, eyelet, dots, and diamonds!

[ Eyelet Sneakers, $62 // Polka-Dot Sneakers, $62 ]

[ Floral High-Top Sneakers, $75 ]

[ Sun Garden Sneakers, $62 // Diamond Duo Sneakers, $62 ]

Especially love my new high-tops! Which are your favorites?

pssst! Any of you Bostonians looking for another great shopping event? This weekend, Gilt City Boston is hosting their bi-annual Warehouse Sale at Artists for Humanity in South Boston. You do not want to miss this opportunity to snag designer clothes and home accessories at up to 90% off retail prices(!!). Tickets are $10 [can be purchased here] and include your entrance fee, refreshments + snacks, entertainment, and a $20 Uber gift card to new users! What’s not to love? See you this Friday and Saturday!

Vogue on My Mind

Posted on January 24, 2013 by soanthro

Last week, I attended an event at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts in which I got to hear Hamish Bowles, International Editor at Large of Vogue, speak about his many years of experience working with fashion photographer Mario Testino, whose work is currently on display at the MFA [see my review of the exhibit here]. Mr. Bowles joined American Vogue in 1992 as a style editor, and it was so interesting to get a glimpse of the magazine over his last 20 years of working there– through his stories and Testino’s photos. What’s more amazing than that though, is the 120+ years of history Vogue has.

I’ve had such fun browsing through the 100 iconic covers featured in the card set I received around the holidays, Postcards from Vogue. In addition to Mario Testino, the postcards also feature covers done by Annie Leibovitz, Irving Penn, Salvador Dali, and more. You’ll spy many leading ladies from over the years, from Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy all the way to Lady Gaga. Since the event at the MFA, it’s been even more fascinating looking at the covers from 1992 on, knowing a little more about the styling and photography behind them. My only problem now is finding enough wall space to display them all!

Postcards from Vogue: 100 Iconic Covers
By Vogue Editors
Penguin Books, 2012
$25

Photos from the MFA event, featuring my darling friends Zoe of Fashion is Freedom and Courtney of Those Graces. Read Zoe’s recap of the event here.

Making style a piece of cake

Posted on December 3, 2012 by soanthro

Last week, I attended a very stylish + informative event at Boston’s Ames Hotel sponsored by quite the fashion-savvy startup. CakeStyle is a personal styling service that delivers clothes and accessories personally picked out just for you right to your door. Think BirchBox, but with dresses. And blouses. And shoes. And accessories. And designed just for your lifestyle.

I know so many women who have jobs that require appropriate and put-together looks every day, and then some. They want to look professional, but stylish as well. And yet their ~~workaholic~~ busy schedules don’t allow time to shop! That’s where CakeStyle comes in– they do the shopping for you.

Keeping your profession, activities, size, and shape in mind, the CakeStyle stylists cater their choices to you as an individual client. With your box, you’ll also receive a video showing you how to wear, style, and mix the pieces. Anything you’re not in love with, you can send back. You pay only for the items you keep, and shipping is free both ways.

What brands might you find in your CakeStyle box? I’m glad you asked, because that’s one of my favorite parts :) DVF // Milly // Current/Elliot // Shoshanna // Joie // Paige Denim // and so many more. This team knows how to dress today’s woman, with classic pieces that are still on trend.

My other favorite aspect is that you can receive a box as often as you want. Personally, I enjoy spending time shopping for myself every month, and I’m fortunate that my schedule allows me time to do so. But those upcoming summers with 10+ weddings that are about to grace my future? Those terrify me, and a box of cocktail/formal/sundresses picked out just for me for each different wedding location and attire requirement sounds like a dream come true.

For more information, visit CakeStyle.com. You can get 10% off your first box with code BOSTON10– just sign up by December 15!

Standard disclaimer: I received no compensation for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

HerCampus Presents College Fashion Week

Posted on October 4, 2012 by soanthro

I’m two years out of college. I went to a college fashion show last week. #noshame

I just missed HerCampus– if this amazing college lifestyle website had been around when I was still in school, I guarantee I would have been first in line trying to write for it. I did have the fun opportunity last week, though, to attend the Boston leg of their College Fashion Week– a fashion show at The Estate featuring student models and read-to-wear fall styles. As if I didn’t want to go back to college enough already, I do even more so now…

post script. Those studs in black and white? The Dear Abbeys from BU. If you like a cappella, check them out. If you don’t, check them out and they’re change your mind.

#FNOBoston

Posted on September 10, 2012 by soanthro

September 6th marked Fashion’s Night Out in cities all across the country and all over the world. I was so impressed with Boston’s participation– for only being our second year hosting, the city really went all out. I took on Newbury Street for the night. Shopping, spending, and sipping ensued.

Polka dots, fall colors, and a hair braiding bar courtesy of Rock Paper Scissors Salon at Madewell.

Special edition FNO cupcakes designed by Daniela Corte at Sweet

#RueRecharge: A Rue La La-sponsored party at Nanette Lepore

Accessories at Kate Spade // Bright colors + balloons at In the Pink

Did you attend your city’s Fashion’s Night Out?

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