Month: February 2014

NY Fashion Week Wrap Up

Now that NYFW has come to an end, we decided to look at some of our favorite designers collections to see what trends we want to rock in Fall 2014. Here are some notes on our favorite collections from the week.BCBG Maz Azria: Fur: From jackets, to collars, to vest, fur was mixed into this […]


Tech News: Online vs. In-Store

The Cross-Pollination of Retail By: Sandhya Venkatachalam Posted on February 10, 2014 The Retail industry is no stranger to “creative destruction,” the economic process, coined by Joseph Shumpeter,  of “industrial mutation” which “incessantly revolutionizes the economic structure from within, incessantly destroying the old one, incessantly creating a new one.” Many have heralded eCommerce as the next disruptive force that will […]

Style Spotlight: Leora Tapper {Marlee’s}

{SS} What inspired you to start your store? {Leora + Marla} We wanted to create a space where women could come to have fun with fine and fashion jewelry at great prices! {SS} Currently, do you have a favorite style or trend you are wearing? {Leora + Marla} Bangles on Bangles. Stack them up!{SS} In […]

Store Spotlight: Mountain Daisy

We recently chatted with Doreen Evans, the owner of, Mountain Daisy, a "Sporty Chic" Boutique, in Evergreen, Colorado. {SS} What inspired you to start your company? {Doreen} I wanted to offer women in my local community and online one place to find everything they need from workout to night out!

Store Spotlight: CLOSET NV

{SS} What inspired you to start your company?{Lisa} Robin & I love hunting vintage stores, flea markets & high end consignment shops all over the world for beautiful, quality one of a kind fashion finds.  Each time we returned home, we would realize that our local area was lacking a high-end designer consignment boutique.  We […]

Designer Spotlight –> Ewelina Pas

{SS} What inspired you to start designing? {EP} Since a young age I was creative. I wanted to make something with my hands. I wanted to create beautiful things that others would enjoy. Jewelry just happened to be that thing.{SS} Currently, do you have a favorite style or trend you are wearing?{EP} I love anything with […]

Valentines: Where to Eat & What to Wear {Detroit}

We were honored to collaborate with the City's most in-the-know source on where to eat & dine, Core Detroit!  They asked for our outfit suggestions on what to wear based on their to-do list of Detroit's Valentines experiences!

Valentine’s Night Out – What to Wear:

The ‘day of love’ is upon us. Whatever your plans, show a little love to yourself, and get glam-ed up.If you’re lucky enough to be treated to a romantic dinner, you need to pull all the feminine stops out. A little black dress like this one from Bella Mia is the perfect start. Pair it […]