Beantown Fashionista

Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +0000

I hope everyone had a very happy and full Thanskgiving. It's my favorite out of all the holidays!

* blue/green plaid shirt dress - Victoria Secret

* camel scrunch suede boots - Sketchers

A "frilly, girly" Cat Deeley

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +0000

This is the dress that I mention in my last Cat Deely post . Cat said she wanted to give the illusion of sweet and innocent with this vintage dress she paired with Christian Loboutin heels. I thought it was a bit too on the little girl side than sweet and innocent.

T-G-I-W

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:14:00 +0000

Yay to short work weeks and woo-hoo to 1/2 days. The boss is letting us out at 1p today so we can get a head start on the holiday festivities, so today is techically my Friday. With almost everyone out of the office traveling before the Thanksgiving holiday our work-day attire is very casual for today.

* blue jeans - America Rag Co.
* printed t - Tomato (boutique in Chicago)
* black cardigan - via Filenes
* black pointy toe ankle boots - Colin Stuart

Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:43:00 +0000

* beige skirt with pleated back - Victoria Secret

* white ruffle blouse - via Filenes

* grey military blazer - Akira (Chicago)

* brown tights - DKNY

* grey booties - Fioni

Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:11:00 +0000

Back to work after a great weekend. Luckily, this week is a short one due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The look on my face begs to differ. I caught a bus back to Boston late last night and I'm still feeling the effects of a long weekend this morning. Hey, at least my eyes are open!

* heather beige slacks - Express
* purple tank - Old Navy
* brown cord blazer - Walmart
*brown/beige/purple spectator pump - Delicious

Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:49:00 +0000

I spent a fab weekend in NYC with two of my fave GF's. I had to pack lightly as I hate lugging around stuff through the city. I made to sure to pack clothes that I could wear theblack suede flat boots I wore Friday, which basically consisted of leggings and tops and what I JUST noticed was apparently a striped theme. The weather was gorgeous, in the mid 50's all weekend which was perfect for lots of post-eating walking around. I love living on the East Coast and being able to hop on a bus and a few hours later I'm in NY.

Saturday

Sunday

SIDENOTE - Yes, I know horizontal stripes are always on the fashion "don't" list but I couldn't resist the pattern and I'm a sucker for black and grey colors. The rule is that horizontal stripes make you look wider. I don't think they look that bad, but I could be a little biased about myself ;)

Saturday -
* black cotton leggings
* black tank with striped sweater - (label ripped off)
* black suede flat boots - Bamboo

Sunday -
* black leggings
* grey striped sweater dress - Derek Heart
* black suedge flat boots - Bamboo

Art Meets Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:00 +0000

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is celebrating New York fashion icon Iris Apfel with a weekend of hand-on fashion fun. The celebration begins on Friday night, December 4, with a fashion session featuring Iris Apfel and Michael Vollbracht, followed by a live runway show. The fun continues on Saturday, December 5, with a full day of activities including fashion sketching, styling demonstrations, film, fashion slideshows and a live DJ. The festivities will be concluded with a World of Fashion panel discussion featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion journalist Robin Givhan, designer Michael Vollbracht, and of course the legendary Iris Apfel. The weekend should be a lot of fun and hope that you. Click here for more information about Friday night’s fashion session or click here for for more information about Saturday’s events visit

All tale of two Olivias....

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:00 +0000

Recently, I've found myself obsessing over the wardrobes of tv's Olivia Palermo (MTV's The City - which I do NOT watch but somehow Olivia Palermo landed on my radar due to the gossip mags) and Olivia Wilde ( Fox's House). Whether its their red carpet style or simple day-time looks, I covet their closets.

Olivia Palermo

Olivia Wilde

Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:00 +0000

* black dress - Monteau (via ebay)

* black leggings

* black suede flat boots -Bamboo (via ebay)

BFF on a Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:00 +0000

We have a guest blogger! Readers, meet my BFF Melissa. I've been trying to get her to do a guest posting forever and day ago and she FINALLY buckled down! She has graced us with her first posting.

* black denim mini
* black tights
* white long sleeve crew neck
* black peep toe booties
* black belt

Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:55:00 +0000

* black strapless dress - Old Navy

* black cardigan - via Filenes

* leopard peep toes - Steve Madden

Cat Deeley - Top 14

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

Metallics were in full effect Tuesday night when the Top 14 performed. I can't find a picture of last night's results show just yet, but rest assured that as soon as I do I am posting because she looked like a little school girl.

This dress is vintage and the shoes are Manolo Blahniks. According to InStyle, Cat put on a pair of black pumps and headed to Mann's Village Theatre to join boyfriend, Twiglight star, Jack Houston for the premiere of New Moon. What are your thoughts on this dress? Cat can do no wrong as far as her shoes are concerned, but I am noticing that she tends to lean towards sparkly/metallic dresses. See here and here and here AND here.

Belated SYTCD Review

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:09:00 +0000

I forgot to post about Cat Deeley's outfit on the results show last week (11/11/09). I'm a sucker for red lips, red shoes and of course, a fierce red dress. The shoes were fab (Cole Haan) and the make up and hair suited the dress. The dress was Top Shop and I think its cute, and looked even more adorable on her.

Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:42:00 +0000

* beige slacks - Victoria Secret

* white puff sleeve button up - H&M

* greyish/brown sweater vest - Pop Up

* brown t-strap pumps - Nine West

It's Time!!!! Girl on Top Tour Makes Boston Stop

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000

Last week I posted about the Girl on Top Tour making two Boston stops. Today, the fun begins! The guest list is full for tonight's event but be sure to RSVP for tomorrow's event @ The Limited, South Shore Plaza, Braintree, MA 6p-9p. Its where fashion meets networking meets shopping discounts meets career advice for tons of fabulous ladies like yourself!!

Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:12:00 +0000

* turquoise pin striped pants - Victoria Secret

* teal puff sleeve top - Old Navy

* black patent leather pumps - Colin Stuart

Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

* cream sweater dress - Victoria Secret

* brown tights - DKNY

* brown tall boots - Colin Stuart

* winter white trench coat - Victoria Secret

Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:00 +0000

* blue jeans - via Filenes

* black long sleeve crew neck - Old Navy

* black leather jacket - Victoria Secret

* black sneakers - Chuck Taylors

* black bag - Jessica Simpson

Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:32:00 +0000

* grey skinny jeans - Wet Seal

* blue pin striped Oxford shirt -Ralph Lauren Polo

* cognanc riding boots - Coach

A Reptile-like SYTCD

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:02:00 +0000

Cat, Cat, Cat, my darling Cat, whatever are you wearing?! I guess from far away it doesn't look so bad, but when the camera zoomed in, it looked like she had stepped out of an alien movie. I just recently saw District 9 and I kept thinking that she was part of District 9. A little too much animal product for my personal liking. The shoes are fierce though! The dress is Roland Mouret and the heels are Givenchy.

Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:21:00 +0000

Two out of three boses are out in Court today so I snuck in some dark
denim today, of course worn with a blazer.

* navy and purple trim blazer - Old Navy

* dark denim - People's Liberation

* white ruffle blouse - via Filenes

* purple faux croco pumps - Anne Michelle (via ebay)

Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:00 +0000

* black jumper dress - via ebay
* green short sleeve turtle neck - Victoria Secret
* black tights - Assets (via Target)
* black pumps - Guess

Bumble Bee

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000

I took Monday off to spend some time with my BF while he's home on vacation. All work weeks should start on Tuesdays!

I feel a bit like a bumble bee, but trust that I did my fair shair google image searches to see if anyone has pulled off black and yellow successfully. Fashion entails research at times, right? I figured Iwould give it a shot.

* black pencil skirt- Victoria Secret
* yellow blouse - Victoria Secret
* black 3 strap pump - Boutique 9 (via Marshalls)

Invitation: Girl on Top Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:07:00 +0000

For all my great readers! Here's an invite to what is sure to be a fab event.

Nicole Williams is career expert and best selling author who has been featured on the Today Show. Nicole has written an ingenious book, Girl on Top, that turns dating rules into career strategies and now it's time to celebrate its arrival on bookshelves. For more on Nicole Williams, click here. As part of her nationwide Girl on Top book tour sponsored by The Limited and Elle Magazine, Nicole is hosting networking parties/runway shows in 15 cities across the United States, including Boston. (Click here for photos from previous events.) There will be two Boston dates (one in Natick and the other in Braintree)

To RSVP, click here

Date: 11.17.09
Location: The Limited at Natick1245
Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760
Time: 6-9pm
Click hereto RSVP!

Date: 11.18.09
Location: The Limited at South Shore
250 Granite St., Braintree, MA 02184
Time: 6-9pm
Click hereto RSVP!

SYTYCD Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Lini) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Since I haven't been able to post this week since I've been battling kidney stones (you know, some women say kidney stones are worse than child-birth!), I'm going back to my SYTYCD Cat Deeley posts. She's baaaaack!!

Season 6 has a slightly different format than past season, the biggest of which is that, so far, there is no results show. Immediately following the night's performances, the judges decide which dancers are in the bottom and then eliminate two dancers. This means less wardrobe changes for our dear Cat.

Last week she wore this gorgeous red dress from Shanghai Tang. The color was to die for and she complimented the dress perfectly with her 1940's waves and delicious heels.

This week, Cat delivered once again. She wore a nude colored mini-dress from designer Jasmine di Milo. According to Cat, this was her homage to Carrie's S&TC dress from her first date with Big. She completed the look with Alexander McQueen rose-embellished heels. The heels added a touch of fun to the dress. Overall, I though she looked, in the words of Christian Siriano, "ferosh".