Marina's Lovely Diamonds

Earlier this month, husband and I made the trek out to the newly refurbished Paradise Lounge to catch the oh so gorgeous Marina (and the Diamonds), with opening act Young the Giant. This was the first stop for Marina's state side tour and the first show for the freshly renovated Paradise. The Paradise is open for business again and better than ever. The long entry has been changed, rear bar removed, a fresh coat of paint, all in all a nice and frankly much needed, face lift for my fave music venue.

Marina is excellent live.  Definitely see her if you get the chance and check out her album The Family Jewels [+Digital Booklet]. Her version of Obsessions, solo on the keyboard, was melodic, moving and phenomenal. She covered all of the tracks on the new album and threw in a cover for good measure (click here for the set list).

Can't get enough of the songs, her powerful voice, and her eclectic fashion. Husband, of course, attributes all these fabulous attributes to the fact that she is Greek;)

Anniversary Notes

Photos: Alternate Angles

I'll keep it brief. No need to wax poetic and get all mushy here. Hubby and I are celebrating our second anniversary today.

Two years as husband and wifey, countless wonderful memories, two fabulous kids, err pets, and much more to come. Here are a few of my favourite pics from September 27, 2008 (less hubby who prefers to maintain anonymity:). I get to show off my dress so little, I'll jump on any excuse really to bust out some of the images.....

Oh My Prada

Photos: Huffington Post

I am not one to typically post on the latest runway shows, but I was so moved after seeing images of the Prada Spring Summer 2011 collection that I simply had to share it with others. Totally in keeping with Boston Fashion Week as well!

Wow. Way to go Miuccia. Bold, bright, fun, graphic, striped, baroque, I am running out of adjectives but it is just so over the top it quite simply, rocks. It's a risk for sure but one that I think will pay off. After all, what is fashion without risk?

I am exceedingly proud I managed to write an entire post and avoided any puns involving bananas.....

Boston Fashion Week

Boston fashion week if officially off and running! Be on the look out for a slew of fashionable happenings, from traditional shows, to parties, debuts, and swaps of all shape and size. Click here for the official list of events and site.

 Image: Beehive Boston

Top on my list of events, the kick off party for the "Fashion Trail" hosted at the Beehive tonight from 5-8. Passed nibblies, special cocktails, models styled by Shag and donning fabulous wears from Uncle Pete's, and all covered by Boldfacers. There is no cover for the event but an RSVP is recommended.

Image: New Brahmin/Jessica Sutton Graphic Design

Also not to be missed, the debut of Emmy Muller (a New Brahmin production) hosted at Looc Boutique, on Tuesday, September 28 from 8-10. I am personally so excited to see the debut line from Emmy, a talented Boston based designer.

See you there!

It's a Man's World

Corgi Socks $32

Belstaff Roadmaster Jacket $595

Topman Check Shirt $50

Alexander McQueen Sweater Print Wallet $275

Adidas Original Court Star $84

Band of Outsiders Corduroy Blazer $1,600
Gant Rugger Sweater $145

I am a fan of "thoughtful" gift giving. I hate gift cards. I have a list of potential gift ideas for all the important people in my life (yes I am that OCD). My husband never fails to act surprised when I mention I got him something really special for a birthday, or say ahem, an anniversary.  Then he goes on a fishing expedition for hints from me on what I would like. Hello, earth to husband, you know I have a blog, right? 

Second anniversary is cotton. Who made these rules up? I want every anniversary to be gold or diamonds, or YSL.

Featured in this post are some of the items I have been browsing for husband and our "cotton" anniversary. Basically an excuse for me to beef up his fall wardrobe and get him into some new labels. Always good to push him a little outside of his fashion comfort zone from time to time!