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Why I Hate the Oxford Valley Mall

I grew up going to the Oxford Valley Mall. It was a hangout spot for us middle-school kids, and we loitered there for hours without […]

4 Ways to Wear Green That Work After St. Patty's Day
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Covet: 4 Ways to Wear Green That Work After St. Patrick’s Day

As I walked around the city on Saturday, I witnessed a lot of bad fashion. (Thanks, Erin Express.) Bad green t-shirts. Bad green knee socks. […]

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Trina Turk Trunk Show at Per Lei This Weekend

For dedicated shoppers, getting a peek at new spring/summer lines—especially when it’s barely grazing 50 degrees outside—feels a bit like snooping at Christmas presents before […]

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How to Get Organized Without Ever Leaving Your Car: The Container Store Click and Pickup

We at Shoppist are seriously itching to start spring cleaning, in case you haven’t noticed (see: this entire series). But for those who aren’t prepping […]

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Weekend Sale Alert: Arcadia in NoLibs is Having an Awesome Spring Sale

We’re just about to round the corner into spring territory, Shoppists. And that means dresses—lots of dresses. Get your warm weather fix at NoLibs eco-fashion boutique Arcadia from […]

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The Best CrewCuts Clothes for Adults: How to Score Big in J. Crew’s Kid’s Section

I’m only five feet three inches tall. I don’t have the height to rock midi-length skirts and I can’t wear severe ankle boots without looking […]

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Mark Your Calendars: Spring Party at Terrain This Weekend

Listen up, everyone: Terrain is now on Instagram. To celebrate, the ever-inspiring garden haven is hosting an afternoon shindig in their cafe and garden (read: an Instagrammer’s […]

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Men’s Spring Style Guide: The 12 Best Menswear Stores in Philadelphia

Fashion is a woman’s game—or is it? All over town, menswear shops and bespoke studios are opening, flourishing, and proving that style isn’t just for […]

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The 5 Best Shopping Apps You Need to Know About

“There’s an app for that.” It’s a phrase we hear just about every day. And, well, it’s kind of true; there’s seemingly an app for […]

Covet: 4 Ways to Rock Raffia
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Covet: 4 Reasons We’re Obsessed With Raffia Now

I love materials used in unexpected ways. There were those wood hats at Tibi, and the emergence of neoprene (yes, the scuba gear material) in […]

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VIDEO: This Interactive Fashion Film Lets You Shop While You Watch

This is pretty awesome: Nowness.com, a luxury lifestyle web magazine, launched its first ‘shoppable’ video today. It features a troupe of contemporary dancers from a […]

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Hurry! Why You Need to Get to Nicole Miller, Stat

We love anniversaries, particularly ones complemented by sweet perks. This morning, celebrate  Nicole Miller’s 20th anniversary with an exclusive gift with purchase for the first 20 […]

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King of Prussia Container Store Grand Opening

Last night I attended the opening of the Container Store in King of Prussia. The turnout was amazing, with about 500 people in the store […]

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We’re Obsessed With Swoonfull, the Main Line’s Awesome New Gift-Giving Service

My new obsession: Swoonfull, a brand-new Main Line-based company that puts together thoughtful, themed gift boxes and sends ’em out for you. They’re basically the […]

How to Wear Fringe
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The Edit: 8 Ways to Wear Fringe Without Looking Like You’re Headed to Woodstock

Forget boho or Gatsby references. Fringe can actually be totally chic and not at all costume-y when it’s employed in luxe ways. A fine lacing […]