If I had a pet, it would be a French bulldog named Otis, and I like to think that he would have the fashion sense of, say, Andre 3000 or Kanye West. And when I went in search of the stylish clothes I would dress him in, I would head to Buster & Sullivan, the new dog boutique at University Village.
By Natalie Bow | December 10, 2007
It isn't often that we at NWsource can claim responsibility for a boutique's opening, but it's thanks to us that Monica Treacy found the ideal location for her first women's clothing shop, Ella Mon.
By Natalie Bow | December 6, 2007
Though your brother claimed to love the pipe-cleaner key ring you made for him last Christmas, you couldn't help but notice a less crafty contraption dangling from his ignition. Perhaps this year it would be best to entrust your artsy gift-giving inclinations to real artists.
By Britt Olson | December 5, 2007
Housed in an airy storefront with baby-blue walls and cheery wood floors, Buggy boutique has wheeled affordable style for kids onto Beacon Hill. The new shop carries a carefully chosen array of used clothing for children up to 6 years old, as well as some new shoes, silk-screened shirts and gifts.
By Marika McElroy Cain | December 4, 2007
When used to describe jewelry, the term "Victorian" doesn't exactly conjure visions of on-trend accessories. But local jeweler Susan Goodwin has drawn on the period's fascination with crystals and their purported metaphysical properties to turn out a new collection of necklaces and earrings that is Victorian at heart but chic in appearance.
By Natalie Bow | November 30, 2007
The décor at new women's shop So Much Fun Sporty Chic mirrors the candy colors of its Wallingford Center neighbor, Trophy Cupcakes. The new boutique's ethos is similarly fun-loving, with pink M&Ms for the taking and handbags interspersed with running bras.
By Marika McElroy Cain | November 29, 2007
Steel Toe Studios' belts are entirely handmade by Erica Gordon. She cuts the leather, paints it with vegetable dye and fastens it with a snap so that buckles can be worn interchangeably. Gordon studied jewelry-making, then found she preferred to work with larger equipment, which permits her to move about her spacious studio instead of being tied to a workbench.
By Britt Olson | November 28, 2007
Brand new in Greenwood is an exclusive boutique with a modern outlook, a social conscience and a designer denim wall. Sorry grown-ups, this one is just for kids. Twig eschews the Babies R Us look in favor of a well-considered selection of apparel for the under-five set.
By Marika McElroy Cain | November 27, 2007
Bellevue Square experienced a Canadian invasion earlier this month when Vancouver, B.C.-born Aritzia opened its doors just a few doors down from Abercrombie & Fitch, which may turn out to be the store's primary mall competition.
By Natalie Bow | November 26, 2007
When Red salon and spa owner Angela Bern Castagnola began developing her new Castagnola product line two years ago, she launched an international search for the best laboratory around. The winner: a Canadian contender that uses eco-friendly ingredients such as sustainably sourced essential oils and other botanicals, and adheres to regulations even stricter than those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
By Marika McElroy Cain | November 20, 2007
