Baltimore magazine - Shopping

Sure Thing: Pitcher Perfect

Derrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:17:12 +0000

By Corrine Gasiorowski

This Mother’s Day, give mom a way to freshen up the look of her table setting with this sleek, design-forward, tinted pitcher handcrafted by Andi Kovel and Justin Parker of Portland’s Esque Studio.

Aldo pitcher ($268) at Anthropologie,

several locations, including
280 International Dr.,
410-332-4012.

Kids' Fashion: Behind the Scenes

Baltimore magazine — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:52:03 +0000

Check out a gallery of additional photos from our adorable kids' fashion shoot.

May, 2013

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My Top 10 By... Zippy Larson, 80

Derrick — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:27:40 +0000

Baltimore City historian shares her treasured items and glimpses into her storied life.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert

April, 2013

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Hello, Dolly!

Derrick — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:16:51 +0000

Local teen makes and sells dolls to help her family’s finances.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert

When 15-year-old Arriel Turner was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009, she decided to fight it in her own way. “Coming out of my [first] surgery, it was kind of a recovery thing. I wanted to get something off of my mind, so I started to sew,” says Arriel about the beginning of her doll-making career. Arriel lives in Hamilton with her family—parents Mark and Tina and brother Max—who are all dealing with illnesses and disabilities of their own, forcing the family to be on a very tight fixed income.

Home Shopping Club

Derrick — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:17 +0000

Support your favorite local stores from home.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert

With Internet shopping more popular than ever, it’s no wonder that so many local businesses have jumped online. “Several of my local customers actually originated as online customers before even knowing I was based in Baltimore,” says Cara Schrock, owner of Urban Baby Runway, which recently closed its Hampden location to go back to strictly selling online.

Stealing Beauty

Derrick — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:59:02 +0000

How can I Freshen up my Look for Spring?

Edited by Hilary Geisbert

With spring almost upon us, what better time to turn over a new beauty leaf? To fill us in on the latest products and trends, we turned to Amie Decker of the Maryland-based Amie Decker Beauty. A longtime makeup maven and bridal beauty expert, Decker recalls her passion forming at an early age. Says Decker, “As a little girl, I remember my favorite thing to do was color in the lips of the Disney princesses.”

Bird Of Paradise: Spring Fashion

Derrick — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:43:47 +0000

Spring is the time for things to Blossom and Flower—and that includes your Wardrobe.

By Hilary Geisbert

March, 2013

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This season, opt for peppy colors (like poppy, emerald, and nectarine) and nature-inspired prints. And be bold! To keep floral prints fresh and exciting, don’t be afraid to mix patterns and textures. Take your cue from Mother Nature—that genius behind fallʼs leaves and springʼs flowers: She always looks good.

Hair and makeup by Dean Krapf of Lluminaire Salon. Model: Sabrina Podolak for Click Models.
Styling assistance by Lauren Bell.
Photography assistance by Aaron Keeney.

Sharp-Dressed Man

Derrick — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:22:30 +0000

There is something oh-so classy about seeing a guy dressed sharply in a well-fitted suit.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert, Photography by David Colwell

March, 2013

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For the spring season, opt for alternatives like gray and navy paired with a shirt and tie combination in soft pastels. For shirt-and-tie combos use color and patterns to create statment looks.

Spring Fashion Shoot: Behind The Scenes

Baltimore magazine — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:28:59 +0000

March, 2013

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Shell on Wheels

Baltimore magazine — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:31:27 +0000

The newest shopping trend brings the goods to you.

By Hilary Geisbert

Lately, a vending truck is the easiest way to draw a crowd. Whether it’s selling cupcakes, tacos, or soup, we come out, and usually in droves. Turns out, the same is true for women’s apparel and accessories. “With no fanfare or notice, I just parked the Little White Fashion Truck [LWFT] in a highly visible area and opened the doors,” says founder Shelley Sarmiento of her Severna Park-based fashion truck company that first hit the streets in August of 2012.