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The shopping gala of the season!
Like Nordstrom? You'll love this!
In celebration of its grand opening, the Nordstrom is holding it's Grand Opening Gala to benefit The Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Ballet.
The fancy-schmancy event will take place on Wednesday, September 5th from 6:30 - 10:00pm at the brand-new Nordstrom in Natick - two days before the public opening - you'll be able to get a sneak peek at all the new store and the fab-oo stuffs. Not to mention, a fashion show, buffets galore and SHOPPING!!!
Of course, with a cocktail-attire dress code, you'll have to do a little shopping before the shopping! What are YOU going to wear?
Tickets are $150 and available by calling 617-369-3851 until August 15th. More deets here
Posted by megan on July 23, 2007
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A Girl Must Shop at Nordstrom and the Natick Collection
How many ladies do you think would get out of bed at the crack of dawn and attend a beauty tailgating party? If you guessed a heck of a lot you would be correct. In honor of the opening of The Natick Collection and Nordstrom at the old Natick Mall, a beauty tailgating party was held.
I arrived at the party a good 15 minutes before it was set to begin (a yawn-inducing 8am, considering it was a 45 minute rush hour trek for me) and already there were ladies lined up at the humongous buffet, seated at cafe tables, and browsing makeup tables being set-up.
Having stopped at Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte, I skipped the food and headed right to the tables (there had to be about 40 or more) until Christine Huellman from Dior caught my eye and asked if she could help me. "Sure" I said, "let's do the works!" and off we went! Christine and I had a wonderful time with my makeover. Turns out she's not from the area - she came in just for the event and she's based in New York City where she works as the education development manager at Christian Dior. And she's got awesome lips!
Christine showed me the Dior Capture Totale collection and then applied this Dior 'Diorskin' Airflash Spray Makeup
before applying a little blusher and updating my eye colors. We chose this Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow palette
which was perfect for my coloring and had the right amount of sparkle (almost non at all!) and she followed up with my favorite Diorshow Mascara
. I used this opportunity to ask Christine for tips for dealing with my crooked lashes - I can't ever seem to get them to curl correctly. She suggested using a dry mascara wand (I picked up a few at Sephora) before applying mascara, to curl and brush my lashes into place. "Most people think that you need heat to curl lashes, but you can do just fine with a dry wand", she advised. Thanks for the awesome tip, Christine!
Christine finished me off with HydrAction Mist, and did my lips. She lined around my lips and then filled in the lips with the lip pencil which helps your lip color last longer. I usually go with a neutral rose color for my lips, but Christine thought I needed some bright pink - a hot color this season. I had my doubts, but I put my fate in her hands and was not disappointed. Turns out, when paired with the liner and this... amazing lip gloss it looks amazing and definitely not harsh like I thought it would. Christine talked a lot about blending lip colors to come up with the perfect color. Now I always thought all you had to do was apply lipstick. Oh how naive I was!
Stay tuned for more on my Nordstrom and Natick Collection shopping day!
Posted by megan on September 8, 2007
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I shopped 'til I dropped at the Natick Collection
For those of you just tuning in, I spent Friday at the Grand Opening of the Natick Collection and Nordstrom. When I last left you, I was just finishing up my Dior makeover.
Fruits & Passion
Immediately following my makeover, I headed up the escalators to Fruits & Passion to meet up with fellow shopping addict, Lori from Moda di Magno and her husband Tommy who was taking pictures of the new Fruits & Passion store. Lori Magno and I were like a couple of school girls all "Eeeee!" about the shopping event! When we finished jumping up and down, Magno introduced me to the lovely Jessica Phenix, Eastern Territory Director for Fruit & Passions (she has the most amazing eyelashes and the itsy-bitsiest nose ring that I envy!).
She gave me a tour of the store and described their collection - a wide variety of lotions and potions for bath, body, hands, feet, skin, aromatherapy, baby care, household and kitchen care, animal products, and even a selection of gourmet items. Onion Confit with Port? sign me up! I also met up with Carol Ientile, founder and Christine Galasso publicist of C.I. Visions - the PR agency for Fruits & Passion.
It's fair to say that I fell in love with Fruits & Passion at first site and I will definitely be enjoying (and reviewing) their products in the near future.
The Opening
Just about ten minutes before the opening at ten, the band began to play and two large machines blew tons of red, white, black & silver confetti out into the center of the mall. It was amazing. There's just something about confetti that makes people happy!
Immediately following the confetti, I turned around to check out the line of folks getting ready to be the first ones in the new Nordstrom store. It was craziness I tell ya! Just check out the pictures!
The Shopping
Magno and I headed in ourselves, shortly after the herd dwindled and headed over to the shoe section where I saw my first Manolo, and met Rick Stroik who works the shoe department.
I also discovered these this little morsel of goodness, Bettye Muller 'Decor' Pump. I must have it!
Next we headed over to the handbag section where we met up with Allison Hathaway who works the handbag section. We played name that price with a few bags and then chatted it up with Allison who was wearing the most gorgeous purple silk top paired with leggings. The girl has got style!
Next we stopped in the accessories section real quick to try on sparkly headbands and popped over to introduce Magno to Christine from Dior. Christine showed us some Dior perfume. I loved Dior 'Miss Dior Cherie' Eau de Parfum Spray. Christine gave Magno the quickest makeover ever (she looked amazing) and then we bid adieu. Poor Magno had to go back to work.
I on the other hand, had shopping to do. First up, Louis Vuitton. And what did I find upon my arrival? A waiter handing out mimosas. See this? THIS is what shopping should be like. Take notes. I took a glass and sipped my way through the store, falling in love with not one, but two pair of shoes.
I stopped at the New Bare Escentuals store where I picked up a new buki brush.
Took a load off my feet at Shabby Chic (I could live in this store!)
Chatted with some owls at Anthropologie:
And also discovered the scrunchies are back in style:
Discovered a new eatery coming soon - The Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe:
Spied some Juicy pants:
And felt the breeze at 
There are a ton of new stores open including Tiffany & Co, Burberry and Coach, and a few new eateries like Sel de la Terre and Finale. I myself, had a sammich at Au Bon Pain and picked up some chocolate dessert at Godiva.
The new mall is amazing and gorgeous. Check out the furniture. It's fancier than what I have at home. You should see the restrooms. The rival the one at the Four Seasons!
Posted by megan on September 9, 2007
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Dress for a Cause for Sara Campbell
On Monday night I attended my first fashion show, ever. I know, I know, it's hard to believe, but it's true.
It was an amazing experience. Ms. Magno and I met up at The Boston Harbor Hotel to attend the Dress for a Cause fashion show, hosted by and featuring clothing by Sara Campbell.
I'm glad I was able to attend this as my first fashion show, not only because of the absolutely wonderful clothing by Sara Campbell, but for the cause we were all there supporting - Breast Cancer. So many of us have been touched by the disease - whether we ourselves have been diagnosed, or a family or friend. I, too, have been touched by it personally - my grandmother is a breast cancer survivor - and it's a cause I hold dear to my heart.
What made the even more special, were the models - many of them cancer survivors or closely involved in the cure for cancer. There was not a dry eye in the house! Go ladies!
Proceeds from the show and 100% of the profits of a handful of special products will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In addition, 10% of all sales during the month of October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) at Sara Campbell will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and customers also receive 10% off anything pink!
If you're in the area, stop by the Sara Campbell store in Boston's South End. If not, take a look at the items for sale on the Sara Campbell web site. After seeing all the wonderful clothes, I'd say that Sara Campbell clothes were cheerful, bright, and stunning! I definitely want one of every item I saw. But don't trust me. Take a look for yourself:
Posted by megan on September 12, 2007
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Don't miss SEAMLESS: Computational Couture this Wednesday
Embrace your techie side at SEAMLESS this Wednesday night at the Museum of Science, Boston. 
SEAMLESS,
a fashion show and celebration showcasing emerging designers from
around the globe and functional creations that push the boundaries of
wearable technology. The Museum transforms into a catwalk for
"computational couture" as models strut groundbreaking clothing to live
media performances by video artists sosolimited and DJs Eddie O. and
Mike Uzzi of Zero G Sounds. The evening evolves into a living
exhibition, where guests interact with the designers and their
fashions.
Co-produced by the Museum of Science; Christine Liu, co-founder of SEAMLESS and lifestyle editor at Boston's Weekly Dig; and Amanda Parkes, design researcher in the Tangible Media Group at the MIT Media Lab.
Pictured: "Moon Dress" designed by Valerie Lamontagne (right).
Posted by megan on January 28, 2008
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Celebrate Tommy Week with Gavin DeGraw in NYC tonight!
Be there or be square!
Check it out tonight (Tuesday, September 9) in NYC. Wish I could be there ladies, but I'll be getting my hair done in Boston. Have a drink for me!
BTW - if you can't make it, be sure to stop by your nearest Macy's counter soon to take a whiff of Hilfiger for Men - Tommy Hilfiger's newest scent.
6:30 PM - GQ/Hilfiger Celebrity Charity Motorcycle Ride
Motorcade will take over the streets of Manhattan with a charity motorcycle ride to benefit The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation. The route is:7:00 PM - Photo opportunity at Macy's Herald Square
- starting from Lincoln Center on 64th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
- through Central Park South
- down Fifth Avenue and across 57th Street
- south on Broadway
- through Times Square
- finishing at Macy's Herald Square (Broadway between 34th and 35th Streets)
Be there at the finish line when the celebration begins with a special appearance by Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick, Tommy Hilfiger, Gavin DeGraw, Tommy Dunn and 10 riders from the GQ Motorcade.
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM - In-store Customer Event
The party moves inside with a cocktail reception and customer autograph signing with Tommy Hilfiger and Gavin DeGraw in the Tommy Shop on the 2nd floor. Tommy Hilfiger unveils Macy's exclusive men's fall fashions and HILFIGER, the new fragrance for men.
10:00 pm - Photo opportunity, exclusive performance by Gavin DeGraw on macy's main floor
Gavin's current hit single "In Love With A Girl," off his new album Gavin DeGraw, the long-awaited follow-up to his platinum debut Chariot, has been topping the charts for several months.
Posted by megan on September 9, 2008
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FREE tickets to Shecky's Girl's Night Out BOSTON!
Need a night out? Don't we all? Check out Shecky's Girls Night Out!
- Win them! A Girl Must Shop is giving away tickets to this week's Shecky's Girls Night Out Boston (Tues-Thurs Oct 21st-23rd).
To enter: leave a comment below and we'll pick winners at random to receive FREE tickets. - Buy them! Get $10 off your deluxe goodie bag ticket with code BOS10.
San Diego - Nov. 1st
Los Angeles - Nov. 6th-7th
San Francisco-Nov. 12th-13th
Dallas - Nov. 13th-14th
Houston - Nov. 18th-19th
Miami - Nov. 19th-20th
Las Vegas - Dec. 10th
Washington DC - Spring '09
Philadelphia - Spring '09
Chicago - Spring '09
Posted by megan on October 20, 2008
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Serena & Lily Book Signing and Trunk Show
When stunning textiles meet hip and trendy baby products, what do you get? Serena & Lily.
With
baby, children and adult bedding and furniture, Serena & Lily
maintain a consistent design goal of crisp, clean and classic elements.
As a parent who designed a sophisticated baby nursery with toile and
dark wood, S&L speaks directly to my creative heart.
So you can imagine my disappointment when I received an invitation to attend Fit Pregnancy and Serena & Lily's book signing for their new book, Nursery Style, at Bloomingdale's in NYC when I already had plans with my family! So if I can't meet and greet the authors in person, I'm sharing the excitement with all of you. Here are the details:
WHEN: Saturday March 14, 2009
2:00 -4:00 PM
WHERE: Bloomingdale's 59th Street
1000 Third Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY
RSVP mary@serenaandlily.com
Posted by Hilary on March 13, 2009
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Megan's Wedding Day Survival Kit
If you didn't know, AGirlMustShop.com founder Megan is getting married soon, then you haven't been a dedicated shopper!
Megan is getting married this coming weekend and as all brides before her must do, we must instill our wisdom and advice to ensure her day goes as smoothly as planned.
When I got married, 2 of my bridesmaids were already married and knew what worked, what to bring, what to delegate, etc. (they are also very very organized). I was in good hands with them as my right and left hand girls. And speaking of 'what to bring,' a bride should always have a safety kit for some of those just-in-case, million-in-one-chance, you-never-know instances. Because you know that if you didn't prepare, something was bound to go wrong! Not to scare you Megan!
So in honor of Megan's wedding day, and other brides getting married soon, I wanted to share a "Wedding Day Survival Kit" that I made recently as a door prize for a local Bridal Expo. You've got a tote with the word "bride" (just in case you had to show some proof of wedding at the door), "something blue" with the big blue Gerber Daisy attached, and plenty of helpful tools that you may or may not need on your big day. Here is the list:
Tide-to-Go: If you drop mascara on your dress
White Out: To touch up a chipped French Manicure
Lint Rollers: If your pet is in the wedding, you don't want him/her on your groom's pants too
Plastic wine glasses and corkscrew: Loosen up with friends before the ceremony...or afterwards in the limo
Super Glue: In case you or someone else loses a heel
Thank You Notes: Just when you think that you're done writing them, more presents come in the mail!
Compact Mirror: So you don't have to use the tinted window in the limo as a mirror
Cosmetic Case with Lip gloss, Fashion tape, bobby pins and makeup sponges
Note Pad: In case you are a "To Do" list person and to keep your brain in check
Other key items: Safety pins & Travel sewing kit, Tylenol, Hand sanitizer, bubbles (just for fun), Sugar-Free mints.
Congrats Megan and enjoy the day!
Posted by Hilary on April 22, 2009
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Smile and say "Moo"!
Valet: Which event are you attending?
Me: Moo.
Funny thing is, he knew what I was talking about. Thursday night, co-editor Janet and I hit Providence, RI for the launch party for moo.com's new US location.
Moo is a printing company that creates business cards, super-cool minicards, postcards, stickers, note cards and greeting cards using your own photos that you upload from your computer, flickr, facebook, etsy, or bebo.
The coolest thing about it is that you're not limited to one design, like most printing companies. You can choose as many pictures as you want so that every item can use a different picture.
The party was a TON of fun. The room, decorated in white sheer fabric and balloons, set a cheerful tone. Janet and I grabbed a Pimms cocktail (a nod to Moo's UK home base), some creative name tags (Janets: My favorite word is: FUN; Mine: My favorite drink is: XXX Dirty Martini) which were the perfect ice breaker.
We met some very interesting people.
Brian Murphy, VP Operations - Moo.com, USA
Dan St. Jacques, Operations Manager - Moo.com USA
Joy Tan, HR Consultant - Moo.com USA
Andy Cutler, Partner - Cutler & Company
Dan MacKinnon, CEO - Sub.Culture Marketing Solutions
David Flanagan, Graphic design & Illustrator
Posted by megan on June 16, 2009
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