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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNiwBvHZ8Je-qckwLb_wgk3TvbmkTGNUsZrPLG7ye5s0HS804qgqcWDHoAW7YkxF8sjpzwUnnmhIXnH__FeQcTIpMKPHAp7FND-CoQgyVHhcEWo4hD0nXaV0oKZozKF6CgR6VUgiMXriQ1/s1600/orangechevronbag.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592565576430220402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNiwBvHZ8Je-qckwLb_wgk3TvbmkTGNUsZrPLG7ye5s0HS804qgqcWDHoAW7YkxF8sjpzwUnnmhIXnH__FeQcTIpMKPHAp7FND-CoQgyVHhcEWo4hD0nXaV0oKZozKF6CgR6VUgiMXriQ1/s400/orangechevronbag.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 400px;" /></a> I am still working away on the second issue of <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nefinery-feb2011">New England Finery Magazine</a>. There was so much good content to include that it is turning out to be bigger than we had originally thought it would be! This boho-chic Big Buddha hobo bag (<a href="http://www.bigbuddha.com/product/jcourtny.do?sortby=ourPicks">the JCourtny</a>) is one of the items you will see on the pages of the soon to be released issue. As you are one of my dear readers, I will let you in on a secret ... the price at <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/retailstore.html">New England Fine Living</a> is well below the major department stores that carry this line! Our resident fashion stylist <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/03/vote-today.html">Jenny Scala</a> has brought in a bunch of new spring-to-summer pieces that are all pretty cute (and well priced). Stop in soon to get the best selection of bags, sundressses, tunics and more. And remember to <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nefinery-feb2011">subscribe to New England Finery</a>! The subscription is free and it will put you on the email list to be notified when the next issue is released. I can promise that it is chock full of great New England finds and talents!

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I am still working away on the second issue of New England Finery Magazine . There was so much good content to include that it is turning ou...

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Fashion Trends: Sooki at Grange

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLPd00xvP6741mj-Hi3w8cg4JpgCiXyywu68l3ice44hzIZ3nXgIloAGJ0-FV5KfX9uQ6bGYgt7D0GvLorGqmjxa-8IjfkNzSfI5gGbe-rOfS9v5k6jMSP4ZZbRuyel06U3vOorU-VvA/s1600-h/grangetable:swatches.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651423271909234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLPd00xvP6741mj-Hi3w8cg4JpgCiXyywu68l3ice44hzIZ3nXgIloAGJ0-FV5KfX9uQ6bGYgt7D0GvLorGqmjxa-8IjfkNzSfI5gGbe-rOfS9v5k6jMSP4ZZbRuyel06U3vOorU-VvA/s400/grangetable:swatches.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Seen at the Boston Design Center: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">“<a href="http://www.designboston.org/2010/03/13/runway-to-room-at-grange/">Runway To Room</a>” </div> On-trend fabrics, colors and design collections were perfectly matched on Monday at an invitational trunk show held in the Grange showroom featuring the globally-inspired collections from Boston’s South End clothing boutique <a href="http://www.sookiboston.com/index.html">Sooki</a>. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAKsU_GNdOV-G_HuKnf7EYwDWW4KrXGELetmen8DVykHbpZY7wv9wAmv6HHlrHb0xY5XQmTlAMJxX8vfamb7ctQ2C77iBB7BO666hRAPq5jblnLZF9a15lhXlgJE30Z7UpzdqWWfRq08/s1600-h/colortrendSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651403794352146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAKsU_GNdOV-G_HuKnf7EYwDWW4KrXGELetmen8DVykHbpZY7wv9wAmv6HHlrHb0xY5XQmTlAMJxX8vfamb7ctQ2C77iBB7BO666hRAPq5jblnLZF9a15lhXlgJE30Z7UpzdqWWfRq08/s400/colortrendSooki.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" /></a> Throughout the showroom, spring fashions were casually draped over the classically designed French furnishings. This violet ensemble layered over champagne pink is a hot color trend for Spring 2010 according to the <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20694&ca=4">Pantone Fashion Color Report</a>. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGjyvKMIQCZNFimJWOoubEP6r7oKlMuFS9gW-WZlDfEcvH6WyGH6JOlt_NBlVbjFslGpn3RxcaS3mZex3zCu9WT0HsA56r9Kxk_VWAQBfe-ZNI31XUMuks6TT0L0tmaDeoF1Yu8a_BRAc/s1600-h/pinkwallsGrange.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451654674452910162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGjyvKMIQCZNFimJWOoubEP6r7oKlMuFS9gW-WZlDfEcvH6WyGH6JOlt_NBlVbjFslGpn3RxcaS3mZex3zCu9WT0HsA56r9Kxk_VWAQBfe-ZNI31XUMuks6TT0L0tmaDeoF1Yu8a_BRAc/s400/pinkwallsGrange.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> The Grange showroom was dressed to impress ... this room elegantly combined nude pink and berry sorbet with basic black and creamy ivory. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bVAB9-HyDEIfMAI1goH5khJuAef2KjrrjdkvikCmuXcIx6CxbXfNqC7oGKSyqKDBJKQFPkzUQmq8GanlHxF1kWFtWJSziBTqes2Jz-9B4j9bMUSqUJrkVp2krSyfj40jTqbw03gJUkw/s1600-h/floralchairGrange.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451654666874472354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bVAB9-HyDEIfMAI1goH5khJuAef2KjrrjdkvikCmuXcIx6CxbXfNqC7oGKSyqKDBJKQFPkzUQmq8GanlHxF1kWFtWJSziBTqes2Jz-9B4j9bMUSqUJrkVp2krSyfj40jTqbw03gJUkw/s400/floralchairGrange.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">Similar color combinations were discovered around each corner.</div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXcOYFhTKmVM6Ks5VqCmRnZCR8Vx6qb33uktZyWLhNlhp7elT_sbnIdIOiGFZKsGI6ZwHn0hDCbmCOAL0aQhZKMh8le4MntI-nnhc2SFSIlNZbmLsSX0OpvapRBaHn8YOx7eiV_mVZ44/s1600-h/JuicycolorsSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651195772879954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXcOYFhTKmVM6Ks5VqCmRnZCR8Vx6qb33uktZyWLhNlhp7elT_sbnIdIOiGFZKsGI6ZwHn0hDCbmCOAL0aQhZKMh8le4MntI-nnhc2SFSIlNZbmLsSX0OpvapRBaHn8YOx7eiV_mVZ44/s400/JuicycolorsSooki.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> Brightly saturated colors are in the fashion forecast: Aurora (Pistachio), Tomato Puree (Hot Pink, Orange), and Violet pair nicely with neutral Tuscany (Sand). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyLdzS0DFsNWvYa1LSo6L0g6LA7vZoIObdx3w7XmvSg0qgZg48ksMImFO_PDMBHa0CFTxL2juow3davExG_xNVNnsT_IVWFfr0772to1b9b7XrQqlr38KrDLQPKBjR9YHVyipgu7ie8o/s1600-h/globe:bagSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651178602862002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyLdzS0DFsNWvYa1LSo6L0g6LA7vZoIObdx3w7XmvSg0qgZg48ksMImFO_PDMBHa0CFTxL2juow3davExG_xNVNnsT_IVWFfr0772to1b9b7XrQqlr38KrDLQPKBjR9YHVyipgu7ie8o/s400/globe:bagSooki.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>These hand-printed Italian leather handbags by Ransom + Scout caught my eye. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUJOJzjDxnYbuaC_E4WH_OiQDFf_uHZTUZp0ILtY4zb77dhRUW6LlDivZ3usWYBcftUkvSjanNhvcu7fOcHhApbNUZpEV2pZ5D4PXELTB3KiiyBVMTzjzjpLH3WiUhSJ_BDzfIiNKWkI/s1600-h/bunnybagSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651416855977378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUJOJzjDxnYbuaC_E4WH_OiQDFf_uHZTUZp0ILtY4zb77dhRUW6LlDivZ3usWYBcftUkvSjanNhvcu7fOcHhApbNUZpEV2pZ5D4PXELTB3KiiyBVMTzjzjpLH3WiUhSJ_BDzfIiNKWkI/s400/bunnybagSooki.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 369px; height: 400px;" /></a>I saw one that I liked in particular (as usual, it is difficult for me to resist a bunny!) </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJVjQU7G63buwZBsjDpD-cNNLhL9R1xifXpBXWTRcbv02xMs1459OmGXFZS8V2Jp9aYLA_jOKdpodMtCB07EknhXcOvaAFUzm2O8J_mh0lP_eyEqezUrmacgervZl0KEhSW8le2FLX0A/s1600-h/DB-YB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451654656950247314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJVjQU7G63buwZBsjDpD-cNNLhL9R1xifXpBXWTRcbv02xMs1459OmGXFZS8V2Jp9aYLA_jOKdpodMtCB07EknhXcOvaAFUzm2O8J_mh0lP_eyEqezUrmacgervZl0KEhSW8le2FLX0A/s400/DB-YB.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAKsU_GNdOV-G_HuKnf7EYwDWW4KrXGELetmen8DVykHbpZY7wv9wAmv6HHlrHb0xY5XQmTlAMJxX8vfamb7ctQ2C77iBB7BO666hRAPq5jblnLZF9a15lhXlgJE30Z7UpzdqWWfRq08/s1600-h/colortrendSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><div style="text-align: center;">When I posed for this picture with <a href="http://www.bostondesign.com/showrooms/grange-furniture/overview/">Grange</a> Showroom Manager, Diane Blackman, we did not realize that I coordinated with the black and white dress from Sooki hanging behind me! </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Gqbu3UYn24yMr8xnSFkyAqVLED0D39T2IujK1la5niaYEdQKwIarE44VZm4tBQXjFPsdhvHylHy2weXBfz6h4wWr-haX4-txtJEtR88TcTAT8AfwhzM-s0WaGRTGfZYegmdjGjKpBCk/s1600-h/sookimodels.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3wLiIh4eOhK_sedPo0_utfCx9ZsP9nYxGfAB1unNvfv7yrzkTf9yUy-6dVbTMwbDeQQtmxremssKda_GU6AwT9L-LOAfxoC6Jes0K9hQOUJODQvzyyVoYX0PzBXstzx9qx0HA3VhCac/s1600-h/feltedlinenjacketSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651582047255634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3wLiIh4eOhK_sedPo0_utfCx9ZsP9nYxGfAB1unNvfv7yrzkTf9yUy-6dVbTMwbDeQQtmxremssKda_GU6AwT9L-LOAfxoC6Jes0K9hQOUJODQvzyyVoYX0PzBXstzx9qx0HA3VhCac/s400/feltedlinenjacketSooki.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> This white felted jacket from Sooki with delicate linen shawl collar was stunning. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HxRkNyA2EE_UFO6CtUEX_VYhQjUS1Oa5nmgsal842p0CpPyefNQOgdJ1q2BRvUhYmjCo3r1A6A9rH9ZX7B1OwRaSt-YRlshoMD2Ve4N6ulO_-EvDfCvw7svVbqtRmriQi1TfEyGKxmE/s1600-h/Sue:Yvonne@Grange.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451650935328542962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HxRkNyA2EE_UFO6CtUEX_VYhQjUS1Oa5nmgsal842p0CpPyefNQOgdJ1q2BRvUhYmjCo3r1A6A9rH9ZX7B1OwRaSt-YRlshoMD2Ve4N6ulO_-EvDfCvw7svVbqtRmriQi1TfEyGKxmE/s400/Sue:Yvonne@Grange.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="http://sookiboston.com/about.html">Suzan Griffith</a>, the owner and creative force behind Sooki, gave me a brief history of her life in fashion, while showing me her spring line-up of quality-constructed garments that <a href="http://sookiboston.com/clothing.html">she defines as</a> “classic design with an edge.” Suzan’s background in both interior design and luxury retail (former Boston and Nantucket locations include Sitwell and Panache) give her a distinct eye for design that is cultured, tailored and fun. Everything Suzan selects seems to have an artistic point of view. Don’t you love the black felted vest with slate gray ruffled trim that she is wearing in this picture?! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfAycNdEvvVeSaNjwEolXSrKc1aNNRUXgAA7dFhx8R9fZudwdM2WWyNtea5TLze_gNWMk5bEpVZRVDN5Nwgm5AfpVlSm7O7BmX0bj4XhZFMiwUbKfGRyhgsOo8vZ81U8OP0uQD7qzbvA/s1600-h/blackbootsSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651184079127410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfAycNdEvvVeSaNjwEolXSrKc1aNNRUXgAA7dFhx8R9fZudwdM2WWyNtea5TLze_gNWMk5bEpVZRVDN5Nwgm5AfpVlSm7O7BmX0bj4XhZFMiwUbKfGRyhgsOo8vZ81U8OP0uQD7qzbvA/s400/blackbootsSooki.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>From Sooki: handcrafted jewelry and fancy footwear were on display. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSz-VUK34VHQBroxBbhWnrl5oOlfM2dZve9jcMpUmXbNAdaR4kzyAucyXQ5wVmpJPxNauGXYXEQAsQUOwhhVsbhaGjvcolir8athu4U1y24xap9PPelnJ1BmWG2NvUGiC77vV-6ywsZhs/s1600-h/bagsSooki.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651168026794546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSz-VUK34VHQBroxBbhWnrl5oOlfM2dZve9jcMpUmXbNAdaR4kzyAucyXQ5wVmpJPxNauGXYXEQAsQUOwhhVsbhaGjvcolir8athu4U1y24xap9PPelnJ1BmWG2NvUGiC77vV-6ywsZhs/s400/bagsSooki.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 338px; height: 400px;" /></a>Unique handbags stood out from the crowd ... </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCT9OhEpdV7SvLT6xJnIQq-YbACEiUYS29Gv8AzF1zZnHaKWlgbpJvWiZcmXd9rchL2mVD_8uo19DWShHaDtm5vOggYzZ7ZltwABagdZ3qmxTsmN6GidZmzPoE-ZbPDeQx9U1YjGRnjE/s1600-h/stripedcabinetGrange.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451650960704162738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCT9OhEpdV7SvLT6xJnIQq-YbACEiUYS29Gv8AzF1zZnHaKWlgbpJvWiZcmXd9rchL2mVD_8uo19DWShHaDtm5vOggYzZ7ZltwABagdZ3qmxTsmN6GidZmzPoE-ZbPDeQx9U1YjGRnjE/s400/stripedcabinetGrange.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 400px;" /></a>while stripes and solids “play nice” at Grange. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJq2gcIwIyJQ9jZ35vt1ksseOO7xybwBYEnobr2F81agnbnSxAZjiuLWlU2Qu1K-JfAsaA7GgOrJfVrLUjLN0IHd4lKhSnuji_tP0UTazuSi8L5tRrIv5faeY6oo6-BsedTt9N9fkO3w/s1600-h/grangeshowroom:food.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451654660037118226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJq2gcIwIyJQ9jZ35vt1ksseOO7xybwBYEnobr2F81agnbnSxAZjiuLWlU2Qu1K-JfAsaA7GgOrJfVrLUjLN0IHd4lKhSnuji_tP0UTazuSi8L5tRrIv5faeY6oo6-BsedTt9N9fkO3w/s400/grangeshowroom:food.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Loving this trio of multi-colored chandeliers! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Gqbu3UYn24yMr8xnSFkyAqVLED0D39T2IujK1la5niaYEdQKwIarE44VZm4tBQXjFPsdhvHylHy2weXBfz6h4wWr-haX4-txtJEtR88TcTAT8AfwhzM-s0WaGRTGfZYegmdjGjKpBCk/s1600-h/sookimodels.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651590681546978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Gqbu3UYn24yMr8xnSFkyAqVLED0D39T2IujK1la5niaYEdQKwIarE44VZm4tBQXjFPsdhvHylHy2weXBfz6h4wWr-haX4-txtJEtR88TcTAT8AfwhzM-s0WaGRTGfZYegmdjGjKpBCk/s400/sookimodels.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> Linda Cravens of Sooki and Florence artist (now residing in Boston) Rosetta Nasisi model Sooki fashions. I spoke with Rosetta about her work, and she generously offered to send me some photos! </div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2C_DV9Orh1sENrxu-DZBCwQUtrKcMqNGq_A-6yg4u2Ubq4e2d8orFBSFBWpPKlWUpLVs512yy0xYzEPmSTEBVsoqxoXBbbVCbdGenMl_gRN7joLbt43AHnTKrQEvIVO9TFwnIlrcwy-U/s1600-h/woman_in_black_Nasisi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451936290965439858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2C_DV9Orh1sENrxu-DZBCwQUtrKcMqNGq_A-6yg4u2Ubq4e2d8orFBSFBWpPKlWUpLVs512yy0xYzEPmSTEBVsoqxoXBbbVCbdGenMl_gRN7joLbt43AHnTKrQEvIVO9TFwnIlrcwy-U/s400/woman_in_black_Nasisi.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 341px; height: 400px;" /></a>This piece titled “Woman in black” reminds me of the rich wood tones from the Grange showroom elegantly paired with designer fashions from Sooki! Check back on Wednesday when I post more works from Rosetta Nasisi ... </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVggc9NBC_xpmVbQAJ3QX-tj9gTRa6ha9XOxomGzp0wTs2mVtESJ-E_ZKqp_KFpK36WcqNyqMZ7BvOOOOtf5E_GiGHHgeKmu81XwZn_pT-8NaWEDrKzT0090ggo6pGQlAH4kGKSelfraY/s1600-h/lightatGrange.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451651395638507522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVggc9NBC_xpmVbQAJ3QX-tj9gTRa6ha9XOxomGzp0wTs2mVtESJ-E_ZKqp_KFpK36WcqNyqMZ7BvOOOOtf5E_GiGHHgeKmu81XwZn_pT-8NaWEDrKzT0090ggo6pGQlAH4kGKSelfraY/s400/lightatGrange.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bostondesign.com/showrooms/grange-furniture/overview/">Grange</a>, One Design Center Place, Boston </div><div style="text-align: center;">617-449-5506 </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sookiboston.com/index.html">Sooki</a>, 505 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 617.536.0809 </div>

Fashion Trends: Sooki at Grange

Seen at the Boston Design Center: “ Runway To Room ” On-trend fabrics, colors and design collections were perfectly matched on Monday at an ...

4:00 PM

A few shout outs ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXiNNbO_3-qC0Nk620X_kSt8LEZP6e7WMz_W9vBqwEiqU9bfgnpbmSksVXzBafmbkTguuKi-fvFs7E_3V_I0hJDSnHGjyQJDMq6jsC4A_08x7aPcNubuIvzGaG7RF2H_WSFSPoE8zMRY/s1600-h/boatquote.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422984474054217602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXiNNbO_3-qC0Nk620X_kSt8LEZP6e7WMz_W9vBqwEiqU9bfgnpbmSksVXzBafmbkTguuKi-fvFs7E_3V_I0hJDSnHGjyQJDMq6jsC4A_08x7aPcNubuIvzGaG7RF2H_WSFSPoE8zMRY/s400/boatquote.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" /></a> My boys got the above quote this week to set them off on the right foot (I am trying to encourage a supportive band of brothers and they seemed like they needed a gentle reminder). They always surprise me, however, when they can quickly rephrase the quote into kidspeak. According to son #2, “It means if you help someone, good things will happen.” In that spirit, I am listing links to the businesses of a handful of my friends. Anyone willing to put themselves out there with a business of their own deserves some wind in their sails every now and then. Be sure to mention that you saw them on my blog (I am actually trying to gauge audience interest in different products) or feel free to post a comment here to let me know your thoughts (you can even just anonymously check a box if you liked this post : ) Thank you in advance for visiting my friends! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.friendswhodesign.com/Custom_Handbags.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423366637559765314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXqEFmmVfDv6kul2QQxQbgZdGU5NyXxY7Mm7RGZtZdUraU1QWk6C5Op8VU_h0N53n8juEeH1nFLFS8I0PeFTbfKWNKVipbJbCPQ5XOPVNaLK9BsqKhlhA4B6-Nz6bGmAXzyd2pl9P4bE/s400/BagsbyJane%E2%80%93ad.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 160px;" /></a> People always stop me when I am carrying a bag by <a href="http://www.friendswhodesign.com/Custom_Handbags.html">Jane Skelley</a>. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orantamillwork.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423379660936588658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMAJTiBlzBI4QaYV2LL9YuDsfg-RHmdB7M57HlsEC39pIwzGaA-3PjQLr8ZlCuCXhJl0xvCbjxR06HuY4Dye5m21s6aEKCvk3e9sYVjI4vzNzUSjFv0yPuzWRpkfqKdgbbKK2aOqmsOk/s400/orantamillwork_ad.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 111px;" /></a> I am putting <a href="http://orantamillwork.com/">Oranta Millwork</a> in my own home ... soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wigglesandgigglesfun.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423375635459473282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1ybYtcx_k9SQNp1rJurZdFX7fItVO1QJkZWMs8xKVACFOTN8xddmzjxnbD5YJRviXYFzM0VTiwyg-7djaZXWcFGuvG7Y9Yab_kpBiMfOGo_cRr6PgFDPOZRSI_TtllAFfuIzMQP7mus/s400/wigglesandgiggles_ad.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 160px;" /></a> If you have young children and live in the Boston/North Shore area, you will love<a href="http://www.wigglesandgigglesfun.com/"> Wiggles & Giggles</a> for party entertainment or parent-and-tot classes. <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/Schedule_of_Classes.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424055031876207874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9B7r_YXGCOPkerFFBJnSwtK-QBE5L3coSjF-wJZw_PSVnczh8PwfBQaEjCMH3ETnsoTz9zPUSN5FgUUsndukpnRerTgE4bSIqG05u_Aeb_N_LONKQo2mlfRIVaaA4hDvQ_Rpdp_DCAk/s400/TaggArtLotusBanner_ad.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 157px;" /></a> Special creative workshops at <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/Schedule_of_Classes.html">TaggArt Studio</a> are looking good! What a cool idea to combine yoga with creative art instruction! Sign up now to register for other Winter 2010 classes. Classes begin Jan. 11th. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.truebluematch.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423363376534314018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmODl4nPoix821dpELjX24oYs9MwGohb9T7T9Ki8-szRWzQii-dN6qRrMmt_PnqqfYL-sZaAbbgWqNizsfK1FOcK7-2V_Ocxy-oFrCW2Phulxi1pBJqrrZ7b6UTWe_6aanjXTpJo_Q5k/s400/trueblueheader.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 84px;" /></a> I wish this parent-to-parent matching service was around when I was home all day trying to keep up with a bunch of toddlers (and desperately wishing for adult conversation!) Discover new friends to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenthood at <a href="http://www.truebluematch.com/">truebluematch.com</a>. Or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/truebluematchcom/133211067233">become a fan on Facebook</a> to receive parenting tips, newsletters and friendly support from founder, Christine Cook (my trueblue friend since grade school!) <a href="http://www.friendswhodesign.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424057392022582418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgoM6HitoNgj7va0yOSirPn_o66d00kGJwVmi-8Zwb1ZvBnt0UThlwryuD1katH25nZxYJeqMMArDGT44Khi3Imjy6GL3o8NTT4gJvJ4vCmQyWHpGGmIzGUbCqnbBMgMHjOcFjlQbBP4/s400/friendsheadersmall.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 139px;" /></a> Some of the above friends are featured on my website <a href="http://www.friendswhodesign.com/">Friends Who Design</a> which I created in fall of 2008. My goal for this site was to promote creative friends in a virtual marketplace in order to share resources and references. When I came up with the idea for the site, I did not have any experience with blogging. Nowadays, I finder it quicker to share information through this blog, but I still update the Friends site often. Check it out and be sure to share it with your friends! </div>

A few shout outs ...

My boys got the above quote this week to set them off on the right foot (I am trying to encourage a supportive band of brothers and they see...

9:30 AM

A show of fashion ...

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx_nD2bMC993T-9WzhKcGcyZRpX440rxeHcYf5XUumrmBmQ7VhWHty4F1RSsShnzDQIBGZvF1rKLiE_OFciaRouHvMO0aXlhzOaqWHWB9CwOCdWcTM-0YZ-_u7KS6iUHr3ROmtuhd0FY/s1600-h/bookonfashionPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZpM6bYDzdvrgYH0DI4Qy90kIFzNemelFCsnoyenLdTqnLx0D4x3fydNelJuf4wM6CNxzMv22UsqufvT6En6sWPT1gyIG5QO4MxFTU_41iHQWMzdiud5emhNk748wZc7SmEacQJtjRUQ/s1600-h/papparazziPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857798403855394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZpM6bYDzdvrgYH0DI4Qy90kIFzNemelFCsnoyenLdTqnLx0D4x3fydNelJuf4wM6CNxzMv22UsqufvT6En6sWPT1gyIG5QO4MxFTU_41iHQWMzdiud5emhNk748wZc7SmEacQJtjRUQ/s400/papparazziPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 356px;" /></a>Anticipating Iris at the Peabody Essex Museum ... Here are my paparazzi shots from the <a href="http://www.pem.org/exhibitions/">Iris Apfel event</a> at the Peabody Essex Museum last Friday night. Since photography is not allowed in the actual exhibit (which was five rooms of fabulous!) I hope these glimpses of glamour satisfy those of you who enjoy people watching. And for some cool snapshots and interesting background information on Iris and her well-traveled life, take a look at the PEM <a href="http://www.pem.org/exhibitions/">video/interview</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqxi-diG-g5brhOiTi1qmsfFabveYGKNz9l0MSU78pauG5O7VA_P84aqKVyJDxyh128oPYK_C8A-2N14bJtonv9jqDVDGlmOJ49VJepgfmfxKgYbdERh4mNdBGHbJuYeX2Yu3sooivyV4/s1600-h/IrisbannerPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857305758556498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqxi-diG-g5brhOiTi1qmsfFabveYGKNz9l0MSU78pauG5O7VA_P84aqKVyJDxyh128oPYK_C8A-2N14bJtonv9jqDVDGlmOJ49VJepgfmfxKgYbdERh4mNdBGHbJuYeX2Yu3sooivyV4/s400/IrisbannerPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/inspired_iris_apfel/set?id=14144678" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413103772575108354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZXnZHV93v8HDSCL72MDRogsZLEv7mbkqd5S5pqu0bPn3adTpP3vQilc1_q62-dqX4fWL5C00ANMBDkQ_J2QorY4DRLyOxCt8sqvcc8TpZoHbqrRlegCQOlzqCVfKwbkn_ZnBo07QVO8/s400/irisinspiredpolyvore.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" /></a> I created this <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">polyvore</a> set to illustrate Iris’ design philosophy (or a day in the life – take note of all the accessories!) Iris is a master at combining equal parts haute couture with unique flea market finds, while referencing the amazing designer fabrics and trims that one might find on the pages of a glossy interior design magazine (the ones that are still in publication, that is). Her fearless use of vibrant colors and bold patterns is truly inspiring. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWPFVeOe2P7Y2GkJBORFqlbWK4j-Ro7OwW2TLchB5P9mOuGnwgsVEkPa1YvTgvcmruRwI3-eLID9aHC8BEi6KdfOcFschK4rROe1sGfq0KHmpGg4TcbmvFY-OYAdHWxW7-Q1WpilcEE0/s1600-h/IrisYvonnePEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857555608841650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWPFVeOe2P7Y2GkJBORFqlbWK4j-Ro7OwW2TLchB5P9mOuGnwgsVEkPa1YvTgvcmruRwI3-eLID9aHC8BEi6KdfOcFschK4rROe1sGfq0KHmpGg4TcbmvFY-OYAdHWxW7-Q1WpilcEE0/s400/IrisYvonnePEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 362px;" /></a>The irreverent Iris Barrel Apfel and I after the show. This high contrast black-and-white jacket is actually sold at the PEM shop. “Fuzzy dice as design accessory” from Salem vintage fashion boutique <a href="http://modernmillieshop.com/" style="font-style: italic;">Modern Millie</a>. I have to say, the crowd was dressed-to-the-nines ... I almost felt conservative in my black blazer, silk top and dark denim jeans — at least I had my smiley-face-yellow ruffled handbag with me! This exhibit is all about dressing with creative confidence (think “butterfly” as opposed to “caterpillar”) so if (or I should say “when” ; ) you make it to the PEM, feel free to put on your best dress, your blingiest-baubles, killer heels, and most outrageous accessories. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2NgbUZcN5u54LFz-9dDaZgxcSpJj1zSN4VSZm4uG2HBhqPyNL0ff9hNrnX0RAXPgdmLpXqAwJ0LWBhtZ2RdUyOTxZMD-vrTISHV1KfRPaEjGQ3oUfuQEYahB1tNAbKAq3lmsNXQ-738/s1600-h/cuteberetPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857052278380226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2NgbUZcN5u54LFz-9dDaZgxcSpJj1zSN4VSZm4uG2HBhqPyNL0ff9hNrnX0RAXPgdmLpXqAwJ0LWBhtZ2RdUyOTxZMD-vrTISHV1KfRPaEjGQ3oUfuQEYahB1tNAbKAq3lmsNXQ-738/s400/cuteberetPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 400px;" /></a>Stylish hats (and handbags) were everywhere ... I just wished we hadn’t reserved our seats behind this model-tall member of the audience (although I must admit her beret was tres chic)! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1AXXZlKy4cmhZv3w4vPQanH9cWyuDfO-p7CyxnX_3SjEmYIYbhaUyt0R8EsaSaKpvGjoEPfM4GnK2gmNVem8Utuk3zLhR0g7PhoCLwit6Q-nT_n1g2uYXAzsPVIiTRzoyc23YglCfB4/s1600-h/prettyhaircutPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858028615042434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1AXXZlKy4cmhZv3w4vPQanH9cWyuDfO-p7CyxnX_3SjEmYIYbhaUyt0R8EsaSaKpvGjoEPfM4GnK2gmNVem8Utuk3zLhR0g7PhoCLwit6Q-nT_n1g2uYXAzsPVIiTRzoyc23YglCfB4/s400/prettyhaircutPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 400px;" /></a>Love the haircut. Love the outfit. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4qg1btg_YTUMeyTMfzoXbyREl_-qrM2rJQCxAtqEb75HO7UIckn5Oyicxx-VdlKuhsG-zBW_q2M1jHFA6L10XdVOYYc62S9YHsfUsXhsiz2cT5WDZOkNljvfLvDgrQbJjKNGtfjQByo/s1600-h/updoPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858261138430530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4qg1btg_YTUMeyTMfzoXbyREl_-qrM2rJQCxAtqEb75HO7UIckn5Oyicxx-VdlKuhsG-zBW_q2M1jHFA6L10XdVOYYc62S9YHsfUsXhsiz2cT5WDZOkNljvfLvDgrQbJjKNGtfjQByo/s400/updoPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 400px;" /></a>Nicely done ... chignon and chinoisserie. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2f5pMQBFF6mMh-amncv9oZV14iz_FHbyJf0Do9aFu09W7zhVZUTkC586L1oeNGAe3G1wMms9VWjLcboFxkQvsul0eJ0fe0YxY8Czt0dO3IwY0p2VUKfXvG7ktheFDDm6bu9rU_UlQfww/s1600-h/welldressedcrowdPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858264975669074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2f5pMQBFF6mMh-amncv9oZV14iz_FHbyJf0Do9aFu09W7zhVZUTkC586L1oeNGAe3G1wMms9VWjLcboFxkQvsul0eJ0fe0YxY8Czt0dO3IwY0p2VUKfXvG7ktheFDDm6bu9rU_UlQfww/s400/welldressedcrowdPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 400px;" /></a>More members of the well-dressed crowd. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIopPE1oiyQOpzfK2M7Y9mWWj1LbmWii9FAW16c9b44-F-1F1qaHC032rqqU5BUivUkw9BPrKLgJLbK67xvsigMrObSvSgtlvDqkC5DKc-4qTIY5QV0BI0yPTvBzKwTF4cjT958zOnRw/s1600-h/laurenbPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857557464109666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIopPE1oiyQOpzfK2M7Y9mWWj1LbmWii9FAW16c9b44-F-1F1qaHC032rqqU5BUivUkw9BPrKLgJLbK67xvsigMrObSvSgtlvDqkC5DKc-4qTIY5QV0BI0yPTvBzKwTF4cjT958zOnRw/s400/laurenbPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Lauren Beesley was striking in this feather headband by <a href="http://www.traceyvest.com/">Tracy Vest</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7GDEPKGkmL8iP01biCNqKGG490dftl94JpiC5x9-Cr5MlQAY_Y17nSrTHcJ_021exzPida3yZHdEUOfZ4psJPaO00YPuk049969YXZS-wCgD5CSerFu5QDvWH-m-Avq5l0_73nkZ8taQ/s1600-h/lisalhat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858390166601058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7GDEPKGkmL8iP01biCNqKGG490dftl94JpiC5x9-Cr5MlQAY_Y17nSrTHcJ_021exzPida3yZHdEUOfZ4psJPaO00YPuk049969YXZS-wCgD5CSerFu5QDvWH-m-Avq5l0_73nkZ8taQ/s320/lisalhat.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 320px;" /></a>Lisa Langone models some of her favorite fashion finds. Her black feather bag – discovered at a vintage shop in Boston – started many conversations. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguDnT3cqIqAk1IcGEnxN8DZd_SJB4OGceacNGtoVruyhc0kVQq1G36I5EpuESyUGxNL7DjukhNnb3hVvXAJq8SUsu6aFq5clinV8ehPvkP3V2hz45nLW3mkw7m_OSQB_TboXmofZPYuU/s1600-h/lisalfeatherbag.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857562909164850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguDnT3cqIqAk1IcGEnxN8DZd_SJB4OGceacNGtoVruyhc0kVQq1G36I5EpuESyUGxNL7DjukhNnb3hVvXAJq8SUsu6aFq5clinV8ehPvkP3V2hz45nLW3mkw7m_OSQB_TboXmofZPYuU/s400/lisalfeatherbag.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPZihXIT9p58TjtnXtNfwftJlHllcf3NL-xRqFU0n-82Vwk33RP5SmY5r5iSbouc_qonjnAFICijD9d8nGKeVXjohKDTTlImGWdLzw-J97z03uwm5LWKkUEIRlmdxDCMeGs3UIy31asQ/s1600-h/carriec.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857030163234514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPZihXIT9p58TjtnXtNfwftJlHllcf3NL-xRqFU0n-82Vwk33RP5SmY5r5iSbouc_qonjnAFICijD9d8nGKeVXjohKDTTlImGWdLzw-J97z03uwm5LWKkUEIRlmdxDCMeGs3UIy31asQ/s400/carriec.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Carrie Cabot looked fab in this fuchsia dress from <a href="http://modernmillieshop.com/">Modern Millie</a> and faux fur hat from her grandmother. Shawl was purchased on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/">ebay</a> for her fall wedding (congrats on that anniversary!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVg8wnQ6DFwudaljikw7KHzjRnkgIKUcYg6I7iRzbXrLaBgLwA9pdjnrcriqlu852QyZndA9kmjHqskQmiTDqXhfsqv-gYHtp05pXaEnef1ZbKsOUqVaj9uV-s_FlaBSZs0kPkFDfjS0c/s1600-h/MVflowerdressPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857795244071906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVg8wnQ6DFwudaljikw7KHzjRnkgIKUcYg6I7iRzbXrLaBgLwA9pdjnrcriqlu852QyZndA9kmjHqskQmiTDqXhfsqv-gYHtp05pXaEnef1ZbKsOUqVaj9uV-s_FlaBSZs0kPkFDfjS0c/s400/MVflowerdressPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 342px;" /></a> The crowd was treated to a lively conversation between Iris and fashion designer/artist, <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/features/fashion/article979863.ece">Michael Vollbracht</a>. Above, one of Michael’s most requested dresses. The two discussed tips on dressing age appropriate and also dressing without reservation (an interesting contradiction!) The final verdict was to celebrate life, the body you are in, and to have fun ... this is fashion, folks, so enjoy the show! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeM7AcWcoEY5egR33D7-ED3vR9OaFmZIiGnYgqkR_5ksmn7AF98JFOgG66w4NO02hTKlkey0YxjIXyvyCppD3zu7ND6URbluuhnSaDM8PbTIXswERiPW6yYpU_8mQb731ckNLzIjux1TM/s1600-h/blackdressPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412856816016523186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeM7AcWcoEY5egR33D7-ED3vR9OaFmZIiGnYgqkR_5ksmn7AF98JFOgG66w4NO02hTKlkey0YxjIXyvyCppD3zu7ND6URbluuhnSaDM8PbTIXswERiPW6yYpU_8mQb731ckNLzIjux1TM/s400/blackdressPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 365px;" /></a>The little black dress gets dressed up. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXt8SfyOOzOycrtj8SLBBkpgOtkG39hUDjieSJjhmck7FLiRrGcJUV6avxpJ15KyeIvk7AoBUfDbXPVjDjSFznlKRPGZalS5Da7Lfj5g4soEO1O69VEPlZ9YOWIw0w527tSfMZTJ99qM/s1600-h/Michael:modelPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857786422972258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXt8SfyOOzOycrtj8SLBBkpgOtkG39hUDjieSJjhmck7FLiRrGcJUV6avxpJ15KyeIvk7AoBUfDbXPVjDjSFznlKRPGZalS5Da7Lfj5g4soEO1O69VEPlZ9YOWIw0w527tSfMZTJ99qM/s400/Michael:modelPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px;" /></a>Exquisite embroidered details on a Michael Vollbracht designed dress – happily worn by a PEM model. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgN3VCWNk0LnoqPa-I3C0aCSV5hJu9huSOHaK_7KoXz5nrsF1s3XU-0W9BcdMRLtJ4dpGfKjVEGNlg2Q1dHlErJe4uEhmuk6XQsK9zmvqSAGZUXSdF3sOe5jF91eIw3yDxldfC1W_TP8/s1600-h/suedejacketPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858253353526754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgN3VCWNk0LnoqPa-I3C0aCSV5hJu9huSOHaK_7KoXz5nrsF1s3XU-0W9BcdMRLtJ4dpGfKjVEGNlg2Q1dHlErJe4uEhmuk6XQsK9zmvqSAGZUXSdF3sOe5jF91eIw3yDxldfC1W_TP8/s400/suedejacketPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px;" /></a>I want this coat! Modern Millie is <a href="http://modernmillieshop.com/Fashion_Show_Items.php">auctioning fashion pieces</a> from the runway show online. Shall I place my bid? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcNmTK20vXNQrc3rqdrAijJTE7kERUf8PYJBK73VccFuHX89p4mZt6ZKqTTdizcwWeLR9BuLWz0riV7ueCm2ZJmtO2StwcjXApRMlroPzc2Ce2x76XgwEY0nkquuWQH3wLnHEG5W-g3w/s1600-h/runwayPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858045945252674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcNmTK20vXNQrc3rqdrAijJTE7kERUf8PYJBK73VccFuHX89p4mZt6ZKqTTdizcwWeLR9BuLWz0riV7ueCm2ZJmtO2StwcjXApRMlroPzc2Ce2x76XgwEY0nkquuWQH3wLnHEG5W-g3w/s400/runwayPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 331px;" /></a> FYI: If you go to a fashion show, pick a seat next to the open center aisle for the best view. Have I learned nothing from watching season after season of Project Runway, Gossip Girl and Housewives of New York??? The models were confidently gorgeous and their hair and makeup sparkled (sorry I can’t illustrate it with better pictures – next time!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejE8am-vBH1ah_xYgAswqyTUQuRqv3xvvNAwkn2Al9VoHcUvaFY7Qaoc-MYmJHL_-xc77S4J9lES7I4RfQHgzCm0ZC4Ms1FfopTqXYAKsBWc54NCsFeLqB-6HDGpetqAQefWiDDbXW4U/s1600-h/IrisglassesPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857310792494930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejE8am-vBH1ah_xYgAswqyTUQuRqv3xvvNAwkn2Al9VoHcUvaFY7Qaoc-MYmJHL_-xc77S4J9lES7I4RfQHgzCm0ZC4Ms1FfopTqXYAKsBWc54NCsFeLqB-6HDGpetqAQefWiDDbXW4U/s400/IrisglassesPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" /></a>The final act ... all the models wore Iris-inspired specs. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6s8A_0wAbfdGzc9XqNnNgq7ytU83uP1_X3WwJSeP9gPxE3KdsIO17M60c9T_InOpQ3XUYxKY99vtIJaepraP10U8BTteIn_SDo2NbGLBZr6dTAOczz2ct3sDiDgRrTY-PLMRMpX0hM4/s1600-h/ChristineRatPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857042969513058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6s8A_0wAbfdGzc9XqNnNgq7ytU83uP1_X3WwJSeP9gPxE3KdsIO17M60c9T_InOpQ3XUYxKY99vtIJaepraP10U8BTteIn_SDo2NbGLBZr6dTAOczz2ct3sDiDgRrTY-PLMRMpX0hM4/s400/ChristineRatPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 400px;" /></a> Thanks for a great evening of fashion! The talented director behind the runway show ... Christine Robidoux, owner of <a href="http://modernmillieshop.com/Contact_Us.html">Modern Millie</a>. – check her blog for more <a href="http://milliegirl.tumblr.com/">“peek-tures</a><a href="http://milliegirl.tumblr.com/">”</a> – <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PnkmN_iPyYf3VH4NahcakhcPTyTZRVxw6qggwYACfnCRfRMirEQyGSVGhC11_69IfwYVkG4gF5fACaFn_nT_SIYm3cswLBOkPLP6NYwodxHtJSsWtKr3qvggQ_COIc_MX1CheQjzLoY/s1600-h/catwalkPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857035499947858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PnkmN_iPyYf3VH4NahcakhcPTyTZRVxw6qggwYACfnCRfRMirEQyGSVGhC11_69IfwYVkG4gF5fACaFn_nT_SIYm3cswLBOkPLP6NYwodxHtJSsWtKr3qvggQ_COIc_MX1CheQjzLoY/s400/catwalkPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" /></a>Own it girls! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrqx2R4TpH2w6d9qKIvvf4tHuhCEJRaIevqrzFwdBgy1HjyWjnnbbdJ23_yIJCtmOY45Xk0anViHiN0FenQslgJakhEYtyASSJQe022EoUwxI8sOJ-28J4qB9jPfWsIhIBr2N0zdA81M/s1600-h/zebracoatPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858268150081650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrqx2R4TpH2w6d9qKIvvf4tHuhCEJRaIevqrzFwdBgy1HjyWjnnbbdJ23_yIJCtmOY45Xk0anViHiN0FenQslgJakhEYtyASSJQe022EoUwxI8sOJ-28J4qB9jPfWsIhIBr2N0zdA81M/s400/zebracoatPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> Buy it for yourself at Modern Millie or at the <a href="http://www.pemshop.com/">PEM shop</a> ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx_nD2bMC993T-9WzhKcGcyZRpX440rxeHcYf5XUumrmBmQ7VhWHty4F1RSsShnzDQIBGZvF1rKLiE_OFciaRouHvMO0aXlhzOaqWHWB9CwOCdWcTM-0YZ-_u7KS6iUHr3ROmtuhd0FY/s1600-h/bookonfashionPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412856825149963314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx_nD2bMC993T-9WzhKcGcyZRpX440rxeHcYf5XUumrmBmQ7VhWHty4F1RSsShnzDQIBGZvF1rKLiE_OFciaRouHvMO0aXlhzOaqWHWB9CwOCdWcTM-0YZ-_u7KS6iUHr3ROmtuhd0FY/s400/bookonfashionPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 400px;" /></a>I love this illustration. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG58YxxbMvDBv4OceBEZjaVv5sis8C-Ar21zcCOtUuczS2vfGhS1xvskg4eJ7WiGsk5Qoq5Lue2oRQ9y8uum73y75JggOt8jrZ5H6K5Q66jBU-OqE0jqvaQkysM1QhS5rHQ2N9AF24VfU/s1600-h/IrisJacketPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857316026017250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG58YxxbMvDBv4OceBEZjaVv5sis8C-Ar21zcCOtUuczS2vfGhS1xvskg4eJ7WiGsk5Qoq5Lue2oRQ9y8uum73y75JggOt8jrZ5H6K5Q66jBU-OqE0jqvaQkysM1QhS5rHQ2N9AF24VfU/s400/IrisJacketPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px;" /></a>What Iris wore. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6HxiC41qzm3LxinEQpT6a58G0XCnhVvytdBq44f8RpORjCliKjilPoKXZOutsMzOsn1SIWiqKVtQYZ8wv6ux2xhGk_30zBAmM42s8VQGSnA9RrYjkBhHbBuEaS18A9qbVd5NKV73gVvE/s1600-h/IrisAnewspaperbagPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857299401998626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6HxiC41qzm3LxinEQpT6a58G0XCnhVvytdBq44f8RpORjCliKjilPoKXZOutsMzOsn1SIWiqKVtQYZ8wv6ux2xhGk_30zBAmM42s8VQGSnA9RrYjkBhHbBuEaS18A9qbVd5NKV73gVvE/s400/IrisAnewspaperbagPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 331px;" /></a><a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-spy-printed-word-recycled.html">Remember these??</a> This handbag by <a href="http://mycoutureplanet.com/">Couture Planet</a> features press coverage from the show. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08BITNMSexHcyl-Y-sx14t3rzuNmfr9SGiX9UlTmuwLqqooKKfyMPqDtJ0jLq5KkgjC2W6Nlm1kqz3-LtBiGz2ZQrVaQJWn-WSk53HH95amz6Iz9dt7KkRvvoN24pV1Y7FrGK2tv7yyk/s1600-h/roundpursePEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412858039998050450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08BITNMSexHcyl-Y-sx14t3rzuNmfr9SGiX9UlTmuwLqqooKKfyMPqDtJ0jLq5KkgjC2W6Nlm1kqz3-LtBiGz2ZQrVaQJWn-WSk53HH95amz6Iz9dt7KkRvvoN24pV1Y7FrGK2tv7yyk/s400/roundpursePEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 342px;" /></a>Put this darling on my wish list. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIqpwUy2f2YG_-2k0IKAlygfyeSWAu0hA_I07fj7d737IA3_CEHkmKuJAg4h6zFktoI6Lztolg50alEUsOJgO-gLn7RKZNGkNka86oCSHwr2D4ZuyMCPVIeEN8X6-YAzOZPKFRTN22B4/s1600-h/peacockfeathersPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857804943890290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIqpwUy2f2YG_-2k0IKAlygfyeSWAu0hA_I07fj7d737IA3_CEHkmKuJAg4h6zFktoI6Lztolg50alEUsOJgO-gLn7RKZNGkNka86oCSHwr2D4ZuyMCPVIeEN8X6-YAzOZPKFRTN22B4/s400/peacockfeathersPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 400px;" /></a>More of my favorite new design trends. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj9G08m9uRjvmp0Ftr6qS2_TMmAC2uO20rm1NtWMZersqd0OZUHLK4xGQxK4JJszMsVg-z1zGku8jUvGG8fNHDUUQQCCz0piHmHiz6tfpEO_OLdPK_pK_OgphnHvjgdMlXgfkFqeg5-A/s1600-h/cupcakepursePEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857049241093810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj9G08m9uRjvmp0Ftr6qS2_TMmAC2uO20rm1NtWMZersqd0OZUHLK4xGQxK4JJszMsVg-z1zGku8jUvGG8fNHDUUQQCCz0piHmHiz6tfpEO_OLdPK_pK_OgphnHvjgdMlXgfkFqeg5-A/s400/cupcakepursePEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" /></a>Sweet. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipSHb8umirHjE7KMU-1iPxWZTbkHQH-oTCSTCHMi0F32nVsX5FdhwOCDobEI0sek1iX9QfS85akbhi9UOdSJUk9iBRSdkfJ0uWgK9H-Fe9jZSKB1s9ARa1qJSSTWqRfzN2YbUVWK9AC8c/s1600-h/beltsandbeadingPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412856805662283890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipSHb8umirHjE7KMU-1iPxWZTbkHQH-oTCSTCHMi0F32nVsX5FdhwOCDobEI0sek1iX9QfS85akbhi9UOdSJUk9iBRSdkfJ0uWgK9H-Fe9jZSKB1s9ARa1qJSSTWqRfzN2YbUVWK9AC8c/s400/beltsandbeadingPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Bold colors and beading ... very Iris-like. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc4JZPnNQjLKkKv_UXXjHJjaP80fV1H2j9z2_l6wXeq3cUTfgPDMy14Yha7aTEOTPw1mWDVltkfuU9zZPvUi1NucrZwa1wFc6g_cq_giMgod9VxDIsPaVZdfVyq62uUBDt0wmLx-hcKQ/s1600-h/hangingstarsPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412857295621439602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc4JZPnNQjLKkKv_UXXjHJjaP80fV1H2j9z2_l6wXeq3cUTfgPDMy14Yha7aTEOTPw1mWDVltkfuU9zZPvUi1NucrZwa1wFc6g_cq_giMgod9VxDIsPaVZdfVyq62uUBDt0wmLx-hcKQ/s400/hangingstarsPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> “Dress gives you the opportunity to express yourself – who you are, who you think you are or who you want to be.” – Iris Apfel <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx_nD2bMC993T-9WzhKcGcyZRpX440rxeHcYf5XUumrmBmQ7VhWHty4F1RSsShnzDQIBGZvF1rKLiE_OFciaRouHvMO0aXlhzOaqWHWB9CwOCdWcTM-0YZ-_u7KS6iUHr3ROmtuhd0FY/s1600-h/bookonfashionPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzlVA0QXaqMN9Vq2mI0WN5dA5hnatpOf79lYebyCjL-jZkMacptZE1-rvpuDrjtBlzvRdI2G-yRVLy40xAxrGsQdIPlAmTmj_SrCfAIt7a3OwKByjbGAy_1-sBAikmuYrIjP5T4rpCuA/s1600-h/ApfelbannerPEM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412856803957967282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzlVA0QXaqMN9Vq2mI0WN5dA5hnatpOf79lYebyCjL-jZkMacptZE1-rvpuDrjtBlzvRdI2G-yRVLy40xAxrGsQdIPlAmTmj_SrCfAIt7a3OwKByjbGAy_1-sBAikmuYrIjP5T4rpCuA/s400/ApfelbannerPEM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.pem.org/exhibitions/" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Rare Bird of Fashion:</a> <a href="http://www.pem.org/exhibitions/" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">The Irreverent Iris Apfel</a> at the Peabody Essex Museum now through Feb. 7, 2010 </div>

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