Shop Alert: Spring’s Sprung at Stel’s

Tina Burgos of Stel’s just emailed to say that the boutique’ spring lines have arrived, including pieces by:

• Gary Graham, who was recently nominated for the CFDA Designer of the Year award.  Tina says,
“We love his spring flannel, paired with feminine touches.”

• Surface to Air, a new addition to the Newbury Street boutique. She notes, “It’s sophisticated and elegant urban wear.”

• Kid’s lines Popupshop and Wovenplay are new additions to Stel’s tot shop within a shop, Monkey & The Bug, which has also expanded its offerings up to size 8.

Loving this Gary Graham silk “flannel” plaid dress ($595), and not just because it’s logger chic week at Style Carrot.

Deal Alert: Pinky Otto

Flirty dress boutique Pinky Otto has a buy-one-get-one-free deal going on. Hopefully this is just a great deal, not a foreshadowing of another Newbury Street closing.

Loving the tiny floral print dress on the left, which reminds me: don’t forget that Liberty for Target launches on Sunday.

Deal Alert: The Velvet Fly

The Velvet Fly, 424 Hanover Street, North End, Boston

Lorrinda Cerrutti and BethAnn Hoyos, the cute co-owners of  North End boutique The Velvet Fly are hosting a Breakfast at Tiffany’s style brunch and sale on Saturday, March 13th from 10am to 2pm. Sip mimosas and shop for new spring styles at 15% off. You’ll even get a free gift if you spend over fifty bucks (while they last).

In addition to vintage dresses by designers like DVF and Lily Pulitzer and vintage jewelry (I scored two Whiting & Davis snake bracelets there when they first opened), they also carry modern brands, including B.B. Dakota, Hazel, Myre, Plastic Island, Porridge, and Voom. Have fun picking your new spring looks, and don’t forget to grab a cannoli at Mike’s Pastry!

Get the Look: Hunting Lodge Chic

This week I’m mixing things up and presenting my posts a bit backwards.  Today’s entry will help you get a trendy urban logger look. Later this week I’ll show you two very different but equally amazing homes in Boston that implement such design elements to perfection.

SHOPPING GUIDE

1. Buffalo Mount, on sale $320 at Rocky Mountain Décor.

2. Birch Bark Canoe Pillow, $68 at Cottage Surroundings.

3. Ralph Lauren Indian Cove Chair at Ralph Lauren.

4. Richard Chai Fall/Winter 2010.

5. Hair On Hide Leather Ottoman, $770 at The Carolina Cabin Store.

6. Tartan Cashmere Throws at Williams-Sonoma Home; Log Wood Bench With Bark, $178 at Traders and Company.

7. Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010.

8. Monroe Salt Works Moose Luncheon Plate, $31 at Monroe Salt Works.

9. Decorative Wooden Oar, $27.99 at Rocky Mountain Décor.

10. Coyote Fur, Brindle, Cowhide Fringe Pillow, $178 at West by Southwest Décor.

11. Wood Log Thank You Card, $5 at Velocity Art & Design.

12. Butte Fringe Pillow, $230 at High Camp Home.

13. A Fall/Winter 2010 Menswear Look.

14. Goat Hair Rug, on sale $895 at Williams-Sonoma Home; Plaid Flat Weave Tablecloth, $26 at Traders and Company.

15. Plaid Flat Weave 2×3 Rug, $22 at Traders and Company.

16. WrongWoods Night Table, $2,390 at Matter.

17. Recycled Sweater Deer Mount by Rachel Denny.

18. Boars Head Arm Chair, $4,710 at High Camp Home.

19. Branch Salad Servers, $46 at Greener Grass Design.

20. Diesel Gold Fall/Winter 2010.

21. Stag Horn Bowl, $247.50 at High Camp Home.

22. De La Espada 036M Tone Cabinate, $5845 at Velocity Art & Design.

23. Waffle Weave Blue Fish Dish Towel, $21/set of 6 at Traders and Company.

24. Bingham Leather Stool, $622.50 at High Camp Home.

25. Fitz & Floyd Country Plaid Charger, $119.95 at Replacements.

26. Eaton Club Chair, $1,550 – $3,450 at Wiliams-Sonoma Home.

27. Cody Studded Star Pillow, $169 at High Camp Home.

28. Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010.

29. Vintage Black Glass Sugar Bowl, $18 from highstreetmarket at Etsy.

30. Log Wood Round Table With Bark, $158 at Traders and Company.

31. Amber Tumbler Set, $29.99 at Target.

32. Hand Woven Striped Placemat, $36/set of 6 at Traders and Company.

33. Vintage Wool Plaid Blanket, $50 from jacklom3 at Etsy.

34. Thorsten Van Elton Antlers, $130 at Greener Grass
Design.

35. The Crate by Jasper Morrison, $200 at Matter.

36. American Country Taxidermy Deer Head, $1,200 at Newel.

37. Amber Tumbler, $7.88 at Casa Verde Imports.

38. Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2010.

39. Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010.

40. Autoban Deer Chair, $965 at Matter.

41. Aspen 5-Drawer Chest, $1,250 at High Camp Home.

42. Classic Tumbler with Amber Edge, $6.30 at Casa Verde Imports.

43. Ceramic Antler Sconce by Miller Studio, $370 at Matter.

44. Vintage Metal Thermos, $18.99 from JunkYardFinds at Etsy

45. William Rast Fall/Winter 2010.

46. Moose Antler Rack With Skull, $325 at Findley Lake Trading.

47.  WrongWoods Credenza, $4,370 at Matter.



Shop Alert: All Saints Spitalfields To Hit Newbury Street

Amidst the rash of Newbury Street closings I’ve unearthed some good news. All Saints Spitalfields is setting up shop in the space vacated by Pottery Barn earlier this year. A definite improvement.

What’s that? Well, I admit I had no idea ’til I went to the website a few minutes ago. It’s a British brand, with complete lines of women’s, men’s, and kids pieces, plus a few home accessories. There are boutiques in New York, L.A., and Miami, and lucky us, Boston’s next. The aesthetic is sort of steampunk meets Ralph; an earthier Madewell. And, coincidentally, its plaid and antler style is perfect for my blog this week, as I’ve got a series of hunting lodge chic pieces planned in the coming days.

Here’s a sampling of their offerings. I think we’re going to like this place!