Month: June 2013


What To Wear Wednesday: Rompers

What isn't there to love about a romper? It's a perfect summer staple that is effortlessly chic – especially for the woman on the go! Talk about time saving in the morning… Simply throw it on, add an accessory or two and pick the perfect shoe.

Putting Some “Za-Za-Zoo” into Your Closet

We all tend to get in some kind of rut or be it a daily routine, eating habits, or a fitness regiment. Ruts can even extend into our wardrobes, turning our favorite classic pieces into safe and easy outfits. Don?t fret: it happens to the even the most stylish of us. It?s very easy to […]

Two Frontrunners in Restarting Detroit’s Retail Indsutry

Over the past few years, Detroit has become known for its gradual city rebirth as commercial and residential infrastructures have been built and many businesses have gained interest in becoming a part of the slow revival of the downtown community. Considering this increase in popularity has become such a center of many young people’s attention, […]

SHOP LOCAL: Closet NV

n After being open for only one year, Closet NV was voted as the Best Consignment Shop of 2011 by Hour Magazine. The Eco-Chic consignment store is filled with designers such as Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Prada, and Valentino. They specialize in the resale of pre-owned designer clothing,shoes, handbags, and accessories. n How does it work? […]

High-Tech Retail & Global Consumer Trends: How Does It Affect You?

nnIn an era of fast-paced lifestyles and advancements in digital technology, it seems as if we are constantly racing against an unidentifiable technological clock, one that is constantly evolving to reveal the next greatest, cutting-edge masterpiece. Often times, such advancements are made in fields such as medicine, engineering and other sciences. In reality, however, one […]

SHOP LOCAL: Tender

Tender, located in downtown Birmingham, is an out of this world high fashion boutique that would make any fashionista fall in love. The store has incredibly talented buyers who go all around the globe to provide women with the best and most unique fashion. Their high-end merchandise includes hard-to-find hidden gems with fashions that also […]

SHOP LOCAL: Francesca’s

New to the neighborhood, Francesca’s is a store for those looking for great pieces at a very affordable price. The store has many of the spring trends available including black and white, floral, and tribal.nnWalking into the store you automatically get excited because of the colorful racks of clothes at a price you can’t beat. […]

Spotlight: Inside Lisa Anzell’s “Styleshack”

Lisa Anzell is the founder of The Daily Martini, a fashion and style blog. She grew up surrounded by fashion and inevitably fell into the field, studying apparel design in college. Lisa has always had a solid sense of style and notes her parents to be the source of inspiration for her fashion sensibility. Lisa’s […]