The NEW Ruth Shaw

Baltimore’s premier upscale boutique is starting the fall with a new home – The Shops at Kenilworth. The store itself is glossy and gorgeous…as are some of its goodies, which can give your season the

Counter Culture Couture

Luxury is coming to Baltimore, folks. There's no escaping it. Darn it all. You can check out all the goods there, courtesy the Tom Ford regional team you'll find stationed in

Rat Pack Retro

A photographer friend was organizing an all-boys dinner for approximately 25 or so gents, many in the photography, newspaper and journalism business—dubbed whimsically, the “Friendly Sons of St. Michael’s.”

What to Wear: BSO Gala

Fall party season has officially arrived! The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala unofficially kicks off Fall party season on September 9th. Ladies, here are my picks for what to wear to this year’s event. The best

Fierce Fashionistas

I found Marie Tester looking music fest chic at one of my favorite Baltimore stores, White Fox. Most of what she was wearing she found in the store, too, like her

Tailoring Trends for Men

JS Edwards Another smart fashion staple that adds a touch of class is the loafer. #DonaldPliner designs with elegance in mind. Whether he wears them with a suit or casual daytime

Kiss…& Makeup!

Many times in summers past, Baltimore beauties have tossed their lipsticks, and just gone with waterproof eye pencil and mascara. That trend is going away, particularly with fall fast approaching. After doing some resear

Nuovo Italian – Tagliata

Local restaurateur Alex Smith and his Atlas Restaurant Group (Loch Bar, Azumi, Ouzo Bay) has added another sibling to his growing collection of restaurants in Baltimore: Tagliata. Located on the border of Little Italy an

What to Wear: Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge

As much as I love a good party, sometimes socializing makes going to the gym mandatory. Good thing, there’s always a new fitness studio opening, spin for a good cause, or group yoga class happening

Zara, Zazz…Zowie!

Claudia Aramburu was looking chic - wearing an emerald green romper from Zara and a pair of brown leather gladiator sandals - while sipping Vietnamese coffee at the Bun Shop. The

The Summer Party’s Not Over Yet, Ladies!

Still hot on #SummerVibes? Put away the bug spray for one moment and check out these SNAP-approved summer sandals available in my favorite shop in #HarborEast. A fancy flat is where

Trending Up & Rockin’ Out

In my years working in the makeup biz, I’ve kept my eye on one place in particular, Ulta. The one-stop cosmetics shop - with its unique retail approach - has shown nothing but dramatic growth

Cocktails al Fresco

The latest project from Spike Gjerde’s Foodshed restaurant group, Sandlot lies on the point of land that juts out into the harbor at the foot of the Exelon tower. (It sits

What To Wear: Best of Baltimore 2017 Party

Summer dressing in Baltimore can get a little monotonous. The humidity alone can melt your best fancy-schmancy look into something more along the lines of Barney the Beach Bum. That’s why I love the Best

Prepped & Pretty

Daisy Smith looked like she just walked off the movie set wearing a classic and feminine dress by Elena Wang that she found in one of her favorite boutiques, Mimi, in

Shopping Outside The Box – Experience Custom Couture

Ella Pritsker Couture - Fine fabrics & fantastic fit made to measure For the finest in women’s apparel, #EllaPritsker creates one-of-a-kind custom couture for any occasion. Ladies, how lucky we are

Keeping your “COOL” when it’s HOT

Lynn Flynn recently enlisted me to do her makeup for a party at the swanky new Avalon at Hunt Valley Apartments to celebrate her team's win in an Arbonne Cosmetics contest

Tables & Tastes

…this oval coffee table by Mike Ryback/Ryback Woodworking… …meatball al forno with pomodoro sauce, provolone picante and garden basil… A perfect complement to

What To Wear: Artscape 2017

Outdoor festivals are a blast. However, they aren't always the easiest to dress for (especially in the heat and humidity). Artscape is no exception to either. It’s the country’s BIGGEST free arts festival…and it often

Baltimore’s Big Screen Style

Latoya Richards-Sturgis made a great first impression as I spotted her walking to her first day of her new job. Her look was polished-traditional - wearing a $16.99 skirt found on

Pump up your presence with PUNCH!

Federal Hill’s Punch! boutique adds some Pop! to your summer style This fabulously fun shop on S. Charles Street is on trend with a selection of #Rompers for every rendezvous. This

Summer Brights

We're still enjoying the summer trend of using a little bold color especially with Smashbox cosmetics’ new collection at About Faces Timonium. What about when our bright

Cocktail Chic

What to wear when throwing together an impromptu pre-Independence Day cocktail party? Events & catering consultant Tracey Watson chose this chic maxi floral sundress by Milumia with a button-up front and

Style – Worldly, Whopping & (Tail)Wagging

Sonja Song defines her style as Eurasian, a hybrid of European and Asian influences. Sonja loves to wear clothes that are comfortable but show artistic expression and invoke a conversation. I