OPEN: Mass Art Made Boutique

MassArt Made is Massachusetts’ first college-affiliated retail boutique, offering art and design work exclusively crafted by alumni, students, faculty, and staff of Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Many of the nation’s top art & design schools have started to add these types of boutiques as a way to showcase the talent of its students; it’s become a growing trend. It’s exciting that Boston finally has one to call our own. Ten percent of the store’s gross income benefits MassArt scholarships. 

The store itself  boasts over 50 artists, all hand-picked by a jury to be included in the opening merchandise assortment with a diverse collection of unique, handmade products as well as commercially produced merchandise. Customers can scan QR codes to learn about artists over the store’s audio system as they shop the boutique.

Their mission is, "To put MassArt talent on display and sell objects that underscore the creative impact of MassArt in a variety of industries and to create stronger connections between the college, the students, the alumni, and the surrounding community."

Open: Mon-Sat 10-7pm/Sun 12-6pm

Troi Young: Boston's Super Stylist

When you walk into Avanti Salon, you might find clients and the staff surrounding master stylist, Troi Young. Why? He is truly enticing to watch and you may learn a thing or two. As I said, even the staff knows that. He is a genius and when you sit in his chair, just let him work his magic. Troi knows what looks good and if you have been seeking the right style, he is your man. I have known Troi for awhile was enthralled when I had the chance for him to cut and color my hair. For a split second, I thought I was Winona Ryder in Edward Scissorhands. Hair was flying and it feels like his hands are the scissors.

His background is quite impressive. He was in the union working on movies, theater productions, and magazines. He has been on the Newbury block for almost twenty five years owning his own salon and working at the best in the business. He started with clients like Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, New Kids on the Block, and Rose McGowan. This guy knows his stuff. I felt like a celebrity sitting in his chair. Currently he says, ladies are loving curls and the secret to a great cut is knowing how the clients' hair works with the shape of their head. When I asked what he loves most about his job, he tells me, "It's the look on their faces when I've made them look as no one has before (priceless) and teaching others what I have been taught." I love him!

Photo by Kate Sims

Avanti Salon
Troi Young
617.247.4027
11 Newbury St

Tell him Sarah sent you!

MUST HAVE: Disco Loboutins

Gorgeous and full of life, Christian Louboutins!

Photo courtesy of Jennine Jacob.

MAKEUP REPORT: Rouge Coco Shine

I could not help myself when I heard about this amazing new makeup invention; a gloss and lipstick in one. You know when you put on a gloss, but there is not enough color? Then when you put on a lipstick, there is not enough shine. This is the perfect combination of both. It is called Rouge Coco Shine by Chanel of course! 

Inspired by the alluring Coco Chanel, the colors are mainly named after Coco and her boyfriend Boy Capel's travels. The most popular of course is Boy named after Capel. It is a nude with a hint of pink and looks great on everyone. 

The product is a fusion of both lipstick and gloss. It feels so amazing on the lips and is extremely hydrating. Oh how genius? I have been waiting for something like this for years. Walla, Coco Shine. It is now one of the most used products on the Chanel runway. The new trend in makeup is here and we aren't you enticed?

Chanel

Saks Fifth Avenue

786 Boylston Street, Boston 

(617) 541-0077

TREND REPORT: Feather Extensions

Jessica Biel

Get with the program and try out the new hottest trend for your hair! Previously available only in Los Angeles and New York City, Featherlocks™ are now available at the Naz Kupelian Salon in Lexington Ma. "As a Platform Artist, Naz Kupelian is part of the elite Rusk© creative design team responsible for the new international and national trends in the hair industry. At hair conventions or runway shows, Naz serves as the source for fellow hairstylists on the latest hair cutting and coloring techniques." says Emily Sharp at Image Unlimited Communications.

Miley Cyrus

Featherlocks™ are available in a variety of colors and lengths, and are a great way to add a little edge to your look. The extensions clip safely into your hair and can last anywhere from two weeks to two months, during which you can wash, dry and curl your hair as usual! Don't worry if you need to take them out, they can be removed in seconds.  Seen on celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Kei$ha, and Jessica Biel, give yourself that Hollywood feel!

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Hilary Duff

A single feather is $15 including application process. 

For more information please call 781.676.7791 or visitwww.nazkupeliansalon.com. 

311 Woburn Street, Lexington, MA 02420

Maria Menounos Book Signing Bash

Maria and Me

The Cambridgeside Mall was crazy yesterday all for Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos who just wrote the book, Every Girl's Guide to Life. It is a how to for young girls on all the tips Maria has learned throughout the years. On deck, Frances Riveria, Miss Mass Lacey Wilson, Dirty Water TV, and Maria of course.

Miss Massachusetts Lacey Wilson

Model from the Fashion Show

Dozens of vendors shared samples and the gift bag was HUGE! The fashion show was followed by the signing and Chambord was on hand with some tasty drinks. I ended up at the Bare Minerals counter of course to test out a little makeup! 

Makeup Artists: Crystal Centeno and Alicia Gibson (Get a look at her Betsey Johnson Tutu Dress)

The Drinks

The Insane Crowd

STYLE FILE: Every Girl Book Event

Charlotte Ronson Top; Sparkle and Fade Skirt; Calvin Klein Tights; Madden Girl Pumps

Yesterday I attended the Every Girl's Guide to Life Book Event hosted by Maria Menounos at the Cambridgeside Galleria. I opted for a classic cream and white monochromatic look paired with a little gray on the bottom. It was a blast and the book is a must read.

Vintage Tassel Earrings

Samantha House Asteroid Neckalace

A Collection of My Bangles (the first is from my Nona from Italy)

I adore patterned tights!

Maria in H&M

New Obsession: Turtle's Bling Bling Lipstick Purses

Need to stand out this Spring with something totally unique? Get to Turtle on Tremont Street to see these fabulous bags for yourself because you won't leave without one. They are specially designed to hold necessities like lipsticks, keys, and an ID. They are perfect for a night on the town and will get you noticed from afar. Made with metallic heart shaped discs and an elastic band to put around your wrist, it's all you need for the night out! People will be asking, "Where did you get that!" Obsessed....maybe just a little.

Large purses at $80 each

Small purses at $40 each

619 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118-1650
(617) 266-2610

Make a Wish

I adore little trinkets. They are one of the best things in life....it's the small things right? When I saw this particular charm at Gracie Finn on Union Park, I was thrilled. Not only do these charms have this unique, antique look to them, they open for you to put any special wish you desire to come true. I can't reveal mine but I feel the magic of the charm working.

Available in large or small, attach yours to a necklace or a charm bracelet. They make the perfect gift for anyone special in your life.

The Tiffany and Co. Boston Marathon 2011 Charm

Even Tiffany and Co. is getting in on the Boston Marathon 2011 excitement. The timeless brand has created a special piece to celebrate the marathon and it would make a great gift for anyone you know running the race. The charm is a sterling silver four leaf clover tag charm with "Boston 2011" engraved on the front.

Stop by the store to see Tiffany’s Master Engraver Larry Devenny to have him hand engrave your Tiffany jewelry and personalize the marathon experience! Put their running number, name, or just a simply "Congratulations".

Saturday, April 16

10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Sunday, April 17

12:00 until 5:00 pm

Tiffany & Co.

Copley Place

100 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 353-0222

Boston's Boutique Week!

A Spring Event: Celebrity Style with Maria Menounos

Makeup Artist: Debra Macki for the Yellow Umbrella

Celebrity makeup artist Debra Macki was gracious enough so send me this rocking palette with the most beautiful colors. Everyone should grab one now seeing as it supports such a wonderful cause for those with cervical cancer! Debra is one of the best in her field and has such a big heart. Give her some love!

STYLE FILE: Boutique Week

Thursday night was full of events going on in Boston. The night started at The Tannery on Boylston Street. The store was filled with unique, amazing designers and clothes to die for. I then hit up the Ames for the Boutique Week event. The place was packed as usual and an overall good time. The goody bag was a plus!

WHAT I WORE: Believe it, this whole outfit is H&M. Tights, Calvin Klein; Boots; Kenneth Cole.

Boston Fashion Night Out

"Boston Fashion Night is melding shopping, music, food, art, and fashion for the cosmopolitan people of Boston to create a comfortable and stimulating social shopping experience. Sponsored by the City of Boston, this unconventional shopping night will serve as a platform for high end stores and an elite group of clientele who are looking to create a memorable shopping experience."


SATURDAY, April 30th
6 PM - 7:30 PM - Check-in at the Tannery on 711 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - In-store promotions at all additional destinations, including Alex and Ani (115 Newbury Street, Boston ), Jack Wills (179 Newbury Street, Boston) and Alexis Gallery (91 Newbury Street, Boston). Each store will have their own unique promotion deals, food, music, and never before seen upcoming merchandise debuted at this night.
10 PM - 1 AM - Exclusive red carpet after party inside Westin Copley Hotel- announced at the event check-in.

To Buy your tickets, visit: http://www.BostonFashionNight.com/

Our event is being supported by the Herald, Globe, Yelp.com, JoonBug.com, NESN Dirtywater TV and other media. This one FASHION BLOCK party you don't want to miss!!
Be one of the top 5 shoppers of Boston Fashion Night! The top 5 people that visit and purchase from the most stores will get a premium gift bag filled with product samples, gift certificates and fun filled specialty items, worth $200. The SYNERGY Team will make sure you are rewarded for your hard work and shopping efforts (rules to qualify will be announced shortly)!


TICKETS ARE GOING FAST SO GET YOURS NOW!