I have to admit, I didn't give much thought to maternity clothes until last spring, when my sister, Jessica, announced she was pregnant. Suddenly — just like Volvo station wagons seem to multiply on the road as soon as you buy one — it seemed that pregnant women were everywhere. But the thing that really caught my eye was their keen sense of style. I began to wonder, when did expectant moms become such, well, fashionistas?
By Sarah Jio | November 11, 2005
If you have a minute and you want to find something really lovely and one of a kind for the lady on your list, here are some top picks that won't break the bank.
By Sarah Jio | November 30, 2005
There's something about shopping for a man that can send even an expert shopper into a tizzy. If you're thinking a) tie, b) aftershave or c) holiday sweater (aka snowflakes and reindeer), cross them off your list. He'll thank you for coming up with something just a smidge more unique.
By Sarah Jio | December 9, 2005
It's not that my closet lacks festive attire, it's just that, well, what's a holiday party without something new?
By Sarah Jio | December 14, 2005
Want to wow your sweetie this Valentine's Day? The odds are that the usual cards and teddy bears won't get you very far. Instead, think unique, personalized, and exceedingly romantic. Both men and women expect romance on Valentine's Day —and a gift that will remind them that they're loved beyond February 14. We enlisted Cupid's help and scoured the city for gifts that said "be mine."
By Sarah Jio | January 31, 2006
For women on either side of the body spectrum — from teeny to curvaceous — lingerie shopping can be, well, about as fun as a trip to the dentist: You find something pretty, try it on, but it clings here or sags there. Frustrated, you ask the clerk for assistance, but the response isn't encouraging: "Sorry, we don't carry anything in that size." Sound familiar? Well, gals, here's some good news: A bevy of local lingerie boutiques are now catering to a broader range of sizes than ever before.
By Sarah Jio | March 6, 2006
