April, 18th 2012

Rococo Rocks Trunk Show

By Hilary Geisbert

Bijoux to Host Rococo Rocks Trunk Show: April 19-21

Starting Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, April 21 Bijoux (located at the Gatehouse at Green Spring Station) will be hosting a Rococo Rocks Trunk Show, showcasing the work of jewelry designer Linda Scherr. Creating bold statement pieces that are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition, Scherr's work has been described as "Coco Chanel meets old Hollywood." She uses elements such as coin and keishi pearls, natural turquoise, Swarovski crystal, and hand-cut crystal quartz to create elegant and timeless pieces ranging from $95-650.

Bijoux is the only store in the Baltimore area to carry the Rococo Rocks collection. Linda Scherr, originally from Baltimore, was the...

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Tags: Bijoux, boutique, Green Spring Station, Trunk Show

April, 18th 2012

Synergy: Fashion & Arts For A Cause

By Hilary Geisbert

Earth Day Benefit

The Make it Work Foundation and Art Dimensions Baltimore will be hosting "Synergy," a charity benefit fashion show this Saturday, April 21. Come visit the National Aquarium (501 E. Pratt St.) to see *designers from Baltimore and DC showcase their Earth Day inspired collections, the animals of the aquarium, and Go Green Initiatives.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for a free Aquarium Preview. The Environmental Fashion Show & Art Dimensions Silent Action begins at 8 p.m. For VIP ticket holders, from 9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m., there will be a reception where you can meet the designers of the show, and enjoy an open bar with hors d'oeuvres, and...

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Tags: event, fashion show, local designer

April, 16th 2012

Charm City Fashion Show

By Hilary Geisbert

4th annual night of fashion, music, and art

This Saturday, April 21st marks the 4th annual Charm City Fashion Show. You won't want to miss this night of fashion, music, art, and fun at The 8x10 in Federal Hill. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. All ages are welcome!

Participating boutiques include:

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Tags: Baltimore Fashion Alliance, boutique, Brightside Boutique & Art Studio, Christopher Schafer Clothier, event, fashion show, Federal Hill, Hanger Alley, local designer, men, PEDX, South Moon Under, Urban Chic

April, 4th 2012

Four New Stores to Harbor East

By Hilary Geisbert

Anthropologie, J.Crew, Lululemon Athletica, and MAC Cosmetics coming to Harbor East

Talk of these four retailers coming to Harbor East has been going on for some time now. Today, Christopher Janian, development manager of Harbor East says, "We are excited to officially welcome four major retailers to the Harbor East community." Anthropologie, J.Crew, Lululemon Athletica, and MAC Cosmetics are scheduled to open in late summer 2012.

Anthropologie will be located at 280 International Drive (Four Seasons Hotel on Katyn Circle). J.Crew will be moving into the Legg Mason Tower at 701 Aliceanna Street. The retail space next to White House Black Market will house Lululemon Athletica, and MAC Cosmetics will be opening where...

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Tags: Four Seasons, Harbor East, news

March, 30th 2012

Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar

By Hilary Geisbert

Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar opens this Sunday, celebrating their 35th season.

Beginning April 1, and then every Sunday from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. through December, be sure to check out Maryland’s largest producers-only market featuring fruits, poultry, crafts, and collectibles. Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga Sts., 1-877-BALTIMORE.

(Image courtesy of Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar.)

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Tags: crafts, farmers' market

March, 29th 2012

Loyola University Maryland: 14th Annual Fashion Show

By Hilary Geisbert

What's your fashion theory?

On Friday March 30th, Loyola University Maryland's Black Student Association will be presenting Theory, the group's 14th Annual Fashion Show. Theory represents the many ideas and principles of fashion, and how individuals interpret them. The annual show is fully run by the student body, including student models, directors, and marketing team.

This year, Fells Point's Party Dress Boutique will be featured in the BSA Fashion Show, along with several others including Ann Taylor, Francesca's, Lia Sophia, and ...

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Tags: boutique, event, fashion show

March, 28th 2012

Patrick Sutton's New Location

By Hilary Geisbert

Patrick Sutton's Harbor East pop-up shop has moved

...But not too far! The home fashion and furnishing store relocated just around the corner, still in the Legg Mason building at 700 President St. The store plans on reopening in their new waterfront pop-up shop spot this Saturday, March 31st.

With all of the buzz about several businesses like Anthropologie, J.Crew,...

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Tags: Harbor East, news, pop-up shop

March, 28th 2012

Destination Fashion Week at Stevenson University

By Hilary Geisbert

Stevenson University is hosting their first Fashion Week April 23-27

Starting Monday, April 23 Stevenson University will be holding their first Fashion Week, presented by the Fashion Design program, Black Student Union (BSU), Fashion Design Apparel Club (FAD), and the Baltimore Fashion Alliance (BFA).

Fashion Week Events

WHEN: Monday April 23from 6-9 p.m.

WHAT:...

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Tags: Baltimore Fashion Alliance, event, fashion show

March, 28th 2012

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Form

By Hilary Geisbert

Owner Aimee Bracken looks back at Form's roots, where it's going, and how her experiences have helped shape a unique boutique.

Form first opened its doors in April of 2007 on the Avenue in Hampden. In search of an intimate studio-like setting, owner Aimee Bracken moved her boutique in 2010 to Clipper Mill, where she currently maintains a finely-edited stock of women's contemporary lines like DVF, Milly,...

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Tags: boutique, Clipper Mill, consignment, Hampden, Q&A

March, 27th 2012

4th Annual EcoBall

By Hilary Geisbert

On March 16th the 4th annual EcoBall presented by Baltimore Green Works was held at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum. This event encouraged attendees to get creative with their attire while putting a bit of a "green" twist to it—shopping consignment, revisiting pieces in their closets, or for those DIY folks, making something from recycled materials found around the house. Here are some highlights!

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Tags: consignment, event, Fells Point