Daily Find
Women in their 30s on up can "add a little dress-up to
their casual wear" at new Madison
Valley shop Vian Hunter. Inspired by
the timeless and classic silhouettes of the 1950s and '60s, designer Lisa Hunter derives her fashion inspiration from icons such as Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.
She scours vintage clothing sales for garments from that era, which she then
reworks into updated, contemporary clothing with a retro flair.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 17, 2009
Daily Find
If there's one must-attend shopping event for fashionable bargain
hunters who love a little sparkle, it's the Goodwill Glitter Sale. Shoppers
have been seen lining up as early as 2 a.m. for first dibs on designer and
vintage formalwear when the doors open at 9 a.m. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the sale, which happens
on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at
Goodwill's Dearborn
location.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 12, 2009
Daily Find
Laurie Barokas and Nancy Cirillo are busy moms who need
their wardrobe to keep up with their athletic yet stylish lifestyle. So what's
a pair of creative women to do if they can't find what they need in the
marketplace? Design and launch NaLa, a collection of
functional yet fashionable activewear, that's what. NaLa takes a different approach to performance wear: The
line is pretty, fun and easy to live in, perfect for the woman who wants to be
able to transition from the gym to the street without having to orchestrate a
major outfit change.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 9, 2009
Minding the Store
Lose the most weight and win $400 toward a little black dress in your new size from Mario's.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 4, 2009
Daily Find
Whether you're looking for a functional and stylish raincoat (you can find both elements in one garment if you know where to look) or simply a fashionable new jacket to carry you through the fall and winter, we've rounded up an array of pleasing options.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 5, 2009
Minding the Store
This eco-friendly designer's clothes are sexy and fabulous.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 3, 2009
Minding the Store
Innovative designs and eco-friendly fabric choices set this emerging designer apart from the rest.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 2, 2009
Daily Find
I think it's safe to say that the fall of 2009 is shaping up
to be the season of the boot. No rules apply. Recently I've seen women wearing
short and tall boots of every heel height despite the fashion forecast calling
for ankle boots. Retailers are following suit, stocking their shops with a
nice variety, following both form and function.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 29, 2009
Daily Find
While shops in this area are committed to supporting new
smaller designers with less name recognition, many have begun to introduce (or
reintroduce) classic lines to their inventory. Well-known heritage brands such as Minnetonka Moccasins, Saint
James and Tretorn, which have been around for more than 50 to 100 years, portray a
sense of quality and staying power that shoppers are responding to these days.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 28, 2009
Daily Find
Local jewelry
designer Regina Chang is releasing her fall/winter collection of handmade,
one-of-a-kind pieces this month. The Columbia City-based designer crafts elegant,
unconventional necklaces and earrings from natural stones and found materials. She
never repeats her designs so each piece is a stunning, bohemian, unique
treasure.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 25, 2009
