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Make This Your Spring Hostess Gift: Skeem Soaps

Going out of town for Easter weekend or making any weekend trips this spring? Assuming you are, you need to come equipped with a hostess […]

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Is the Philadelphia Airport the New Mall? Pilot & Captain Seems to Think So

To be honest, when we got word that wanderlust-inspired brand Pilot & Captain was opening a retail location in Philadelphia Airport’s Terminal C on May 1st, […]

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Street Style: Where The Huffington Post’s Senior Beauty Editor Shops

Name: Dana L. Oliver ‘Hood: Washington Square Park Day Job: Senior beauty editor at The Huffington Post Where We Found Her: Soaking up the sun […]

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Skirt Boutique Launches New Shopping Box Service

We at Shoppist love local boutiques probably more than anyone else, but we have to admit, online shopping is really freakin’ convenient sometimes. Still, when […]

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5 Fun Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

“Get your billion back, America!” Every time I see that commercial, I wonder how weird it would be if that guy was actually your tax guy. (Yep, […]

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Street Style: What a Fashion Buyer Wears on Weekends

Name: Ashley Taylor and her pup, Mischa ‘Hood: Rittenhouse Day Job: Northeast director and buyer for Piper Boutique Where We Found Her: On her way […]

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5 Stores That Started as Franklin Flea Pop-Up Vendors

Shoppists, there’s a trend in our midst and it’s not of the clothing variety. It was brought to our attention by Franklin Flea founder Mark […]

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Shopping Roundup: Where to Shop in Philly This Weekend

I feel like I reference the weather every time I do a shopping roundup, BUT YOU GUYS, IT’S FINALLY WARM. And with warm weather, comes […]

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If You Go to Aoki Boutique Now, You’ll Get Cupcakes, Champagne and Discounts

Alina Alter’s sea-green boutique at 115 South 22nd Street is two years old (quite an accomplishment for a shop that’s somewhat off the beaten retail […]

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Kate Moss for Topshop is Coming to KOP This Month

How to dress like Kate Moss, in three very easy steps: 1. Be besties with pretty much every single designer on earth. 2. Travel the […]

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BREAKING: Plage Tahiti is Closing at the End of June

Plage Tahiti has long been regarded as Knit Wit‘s younger, trendier sister.  Today, owner Ann Gitter confirmed that the store, located at 128 South 17th […]

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Sale Alert: Spring Sale at Moon & Arrow

Shoppists, if you’re not familiar with the Queen Village jewelry/home goods/vintage haven that is Moon & Arrow, you should make a point to visit. The vast […]

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Philly Fashion Startups: Former Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk Wants to Give You Money

You know Glen Senk. Even if you don’t think you know Glen Senk, you know him. He’s the guy who helped launch Anthropologie—the guy responsible for turning […]

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This is the Easiest Way to Clean Your Jewelry

Nine times out of ten, when I compliment someone on her wedding or engagement rings, I get this response: “Ugh, thanks, but it’s sooo dirty.” […]

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Philly Designer to Watch: Lobo Mau’s Latest Collection is Amazing

Tracking Nicole Haddad as she makes a name for herself as a fashion designer has been nothing short of inspiring. Her first collections, under the […]