Everytime I go to
Mexico, or to a
Mexican import store, my hand always wafts over the tray of Milagros by the cash register. And invariably I buy at least two (I arrange them on the edge of my kitchen counter which means that they're constantly slipping behind the cabinetry, which is why I feel compelled to constantly replenish my stock). I think they're really beautiful and I love any permutation of hammered tin—plus, they just look so old-world. I can't remember ever seeing them in necklace form, which is why I flipped for these gold necklaces by
Erica Weiner. I want at least three, to wear all at once. For more under $100 jewelry (these are $45 each), click
here.
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I have the thick, untamable, hugely-snarled-and-dreadlock-prone hair of your average
feral child. Unless I have truly just stepped out of a salon, I never look as though I just stepped out of the salon; even then, hours later, I look like I've just stepped out my abandoned doghouse in eastern Europe, possibly to play Ultimate Frisbee in a Phish concert parking lot.
SO. I want to hear about all of the amazing, sleekifying, detangling, super-softening hair products that you're obsessed with. What REALLY works for you?
-Cat Marnell, associate beauty editor
I spent the past weekend in Southern Florida, alternating between heatstroke outdoors and frostbite indoors. I finally convinced my boyfriend to take me shopping to get a hooded sweatshirt- little did we know that is a near impossible item to find in the south in July. After a few failed attempts elsewhere, we stumbled into Kmart, and as I was passing through the junior section I found the cutest
sundresses, at $10 a pop! They turned out to be perfect for tossing on as beach cover-ups or poolside.
I bought this one which also comes in plaid, and a navy blue one printed with strawberries. Oh, and the impossible mission for sweatshirts? We finally found them at
Old Navy - $15 each. A very fulfilling day of bargain shopping indeed!
See more great bargains on luckymag.com!
-Julia Topolski, Accessories Director
Our market director, Anne Keane, makes fun of me on a daily basis. Despite owning a closet full of tote bags, I seem to end up dragging my gym clothes and assorted other junk around in various shopping bags. I can't explain this strange behavior other than to say that the aforementioned closet of totes, impossibly, doesn't seem to contain just the right bag. Most are too small or too big or the handles are too short to fit over my shoulder. Coming into our office earlier, I saw our special sections director, Liz Kiernan, carrying what I believe is that elusive just right bag. Made by
Lucky good friend, Anne Johnston Albert, for her line Martin,
this black canvas bag, I believe, will spare me Anne Keane's ridicule and may even inspire her respect.
-Hope Greenberg, Fashion Director
See our favorite places online to buy bags
here!
We love this downtown-cool look because she combined some of our favorite things: retro sunglasses, an infinitely wearable vest and bohemian-chic sandals.
To copy her outfit, head to toe:
- Retro Sunglasses, Ray-Bans, $129, shopbop.com
- Striped Tee, Splendid, $49, Barneys.com
- Menswear Vest, Gap, $24.99, gap.com
- Straight-Leg Jeans, J.Crew, $98, jcrew.com
- Purple Tote, Perlina, $209.99, ebags.com
- Leather Sandals, Dolce Vita, $160, saksfifthavenue.com
Free champagne! And discounts, too. Tonight from 5:30 to 10, The Achilles Project--our favorite concept store for downtown-cool looks--is hosting a summer sip 'n shop: Save 50 percent on virtually every name in the store, including Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Daryl K, Acne, and Band of Outsiders.
283 Summer St.
617-423-2257
achilles-project.comClick
here for more of our favorite stores in Boston.
My summer
bag obsession is a line called Tarah Smith. Based out of Los Angeles, Tarah expertly mixes different materials and colors to create funky fun bags you just want to immediately pick up and carry. The aesthetic is city girl infused with California cool. The line has you covered from little clutches to great weekender bags and everything in between. My favorite right now is
this cross body fringe bag. I want to toss in a lip gloss and a few bucks, throw it on over an comfy tee shirt and jean shorts and have a laid back Saturday boardwalk excursion.
-Becca Aronson, Assistant Accessories Editor
See our picks for
best bags under $100!
I'm taking a quick trip to London over the 4th July and have been looking high and low for the perfect travel wallet. I think I'm going for
this Thomas Pink one--soft leather, ultra organized, and still sleek enough to carry as a clutch out at night!
-Kendall Herbst, Fashion News Editor
See more
bags we love here!
I love birthdays, especially my own. Every year I start planning well in advance for a big dinner with friends and I always buy myself a fun party dress for the occasion. This year is a big one-- 25--and I need something extra special. I've had my eye on
this Gryphon sequin tunic for weeks and it's FINALLY on sale which means I can FINALLY afford it! Now the only problem will be keeping it in my closet until September!
-Emily McCarthy, Editorial Assistant
Check out 13 gorgeous dresses all under $100 here!
Everytime I go to Mexico, or to a Mexican import store, my hand always wafts over the tray of Milagros by the cash register. And invariably I buy at least two (I arrange them on the edge of my kitchen counter which means that they're constantly slipping behind the cabinetry, which is why I feel compelled to constantly replenish my stock). I think they're really beautiful and I love any permutation of hammered tin—plus, they just look so old-world. I can't remember ever seeing them in necklace form, which is why I flipped for these gold necklaces by Erica Weiner. I want at least three, to wear all at once. For more under $100 jewelry (these are $45 each), click here.
