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Male Call

Lauren Cohen — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:30:00 +0000

Attention, menswear lovers! Fall is here, and you know what that means: a fresh seasonal style guide. Stay hip with the trending styles and take note of these latest looks from your favorite local shops.

From top: PX Hastings plaid button down ($48) at Brightside Boutique. Kardo Kiyoshi shirt ($136) at Hunting Ground. Kardo Adrien shirt ($112) at Hunting Ground. Brixton navy/khaki hat ($20) at Brightside Boutique. 513 Levi’s in black ($69.50) at Brightside Boutique. Corduroy joggers in green ($228) at Angel Park Boutique. Anonymous Ism green tie-dye socks ($24) at Hunting Ground. RVCA Dayshift beanie hat ($20) at Brightside Boutique. Beard Balm ($32) at Brightside Boutique. Nigel wing-tip Oxford shoe in brown multi ($129.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. Right On sunglasses ($30) at Hunting Ground. Weiv classic scallop tee in black ($42) at Angel Park Boutique. Jungmaven Raglan T-shirt ($56) at Hunting Ground. Weiv tie-dye scallop tee in red ($42) at Angel Park Boutique.

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Garden Party

Jess Mayhugh — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:30:00 +0000

Let your closet truly blossom this season as we move away from predictable pastels and toward more neutral tones. Combining classic florals with bold snakeskin prints and subtle gold accents, this trend welcomes growth with a new spin on spring fashion.

Ruby Shoo amaris russet shoe ($90) at Ma Petite Shoe. Summer wallet ($12.95) at Doubledutch. Jasmin Precieux hand cream ($17) at Curiosity. Sascha Macrame bucket tote ($56) at Trohv. Floral socks ($17) at Ma Petite Shoe. Lovoda ponytail holder ($8.95) at Doubledutch. Rifle Paper Co. x Corkcicle tumbler ($33) at Becket Hitch. Yochi bee pearl bracelet ($75) at Sassanova. Loup Simone Jean ($150) at Hunting Ground. Astoria snake boots ($90) at South Moon Under. Jangles 3 angles cement planter ($35) at Doubledutch. Rifle Paper Co. recipe box ($38) at Becket Hitch. Rails kate shirt blush butterflies ($198) at Sassanova. Chronicle Books Terrarium ($24.95) at Brightside Boutique. Succulent garden metal catchall ($12) at Su Casa.

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Drama Queen

Mike Smith — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000

By Lauren Bell
Photography By Sean Scheidt

Styling Assistance by Sarah Lederer, Serena Chenery, and Aishwarya James. Hair and Makeup by Emily Boulin. Photography Assistance by Lauren Bulbin and Alex Papalitskas.

Style & Shopping

Drama Queen

No matter what the setting, these glamorous looks will make 'em swoon.

By Lauren Bell. Photography by Sean Scheidt.

Styling Assistance by Sarah Lederer, Serena Chenery, and Aishwarya James. Hair and Makeup by Emily Boulin. Photography Assistance by Lauren Bulbin and Alex Papalitskas.

Fashion has taken a turn toward the romantic this season with styles that present a dramatic aura of femininity tinged with nostalgia. No matter what the setting, these unapologetically glamorous looks will make ’em swoon.

La Vie En Rose

Monique Lhuillier Rose-print high-low ball gown ($6,995) at Neiman Marcus. Privileged by J.C. Dossier jeweled slide-on ($109.99) at Ma Petite Shoe.

Star Blazer

Dorothee Schumacher magic dot dress ($580) at Ruth Shaw. FRAME Le studded denim jacket ($450) at Ruth Shaw. Bee cuff ($78) at Sassanova. Hanging pearl earrings ($28) at Sassanova. Vintage hat ($86) at Doubledutch Boutique. Milia pointed-toe heeled booties ($74) at Tobi.

Full Bloom

Trina Turk Contessa keyhole jumpsuit ($348) at Sassanova. Custom denim jacket (price upon request) at Studio SRH. Floral headpiece ($175) at Jill Andrews Gowns.

Silver Lining

Lauren by Ralph Lauren sequin overlay gown ($271.99) at Macy’s. Shell headpiece ($175) at Jill Andrews Gowns. The2Bandits silver earrings ($80) at Hunting Ground. Shimmer cuff ($22) at Hunting Ground. Glitteratti nude rhinestone heels ($68) at Tobi.

Modern Romance

Sherri Hill emerald gown ($398) at Synchronicity Boutique. Ornate gold earrings ($94.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. Bee cuff ($78) at Sassanova.

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Set the Mood

Aaron Hope — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Wine and dine your special someone without even leaving the house with these romantic and thoughtful items for a date night in.

Lavinia heel ($149.99) at Ma Petite Shoe

Bordelle bralette ($405) at Polina’s Prive

Raaka Pink Sea Salt Chocolate ($8.69) at Ma Petite Shoe

The Food Market at Home ($30) at Trohv

Narwhal corkscrew ($25) at Su Casa

Mercury Prism candle ($18) at Poppy and Stella

XL 4 inch matches ($6) at Poppy and Stella

Come As You Aren’t adult game ($14.99) at Trohv

For Love and Lemons appliqué bralette ($122) at Polina’s Prive

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Metallica

Jess Mayhugh — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:30:00 +0000

Precious metals have been in high demand since what seems like the beginning of time. Add metallic shades like gunmetal and silver into your personal color palette for a more dramatic look.

1. Madeline Mable pewter heels ($40) at Ma Petite Shoe. 2. Hammered silver cuff bracelet ($28) at South Moon Under. 3. Stafford small octopus ($68) at Nouveau Home. 4. Molly M Designs Pouch 4 ($46) at Trohv. 5. Magnolia silver ring holder ($12) at Su Casa. 6. Textured knuckle ring ($34) at South Moon Under. 7. Medium mercury glass vase ($6) at Nouveau Home. 8. Marc Jacobs Snapshot crossbody bag ($450) at Handbags in the City. 9. Voluspa Yashioka Gardenia candle ($26) at Brightside Boutique. 10. Seychelles Lucky Penny metallic booties ($140) at Sassanova. 11. Martini woman box ($215) at Nouveau Home.

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Socks in the City

Jess Mayhugh — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Whether adorned in doughnuts or displaying your favorite work of art, novelty socks are all the rage this fall. Cozy up and let loose below the knee—chances are you’ll find a pair that speaks to you.

1. Sock It to Me Boston terrier socks ($9.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. 2. Blue Q Duchess of Sassytown socks ($10) at Trohv. 3. Stance Roulette socks ($12) at For Rent Shoes. 4. Sock It to Me Sea Captain socks ($9.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. 5. Free People Melbourne ivory combo speckled boot socks ($14) at South Moon Under. 6. Gallant & Beau polka dot socks ($14.99) at Angel Park. 7. Star Wars socks ($25) at The QG. 8. Video Game socks ($12) at Trohv 9. Socksmith doughnut knee-highs ($10) at Poppy and Stella. 10. Blue Q Sugar Monster socks ($10) at Trohv. 11. Sock It to Me Llama Drama purple sock ($9.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. 12. Stance Anyaviolet socks ($10) at For Rent Shoes.

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Spring in Your Step

Jess Mayhugh — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 09:53:18 +0000

It’s time for spring-cleaning, so why not start with your shoe collection? This season is all about style and comfort. From chunky platforms to dainty flats, we’ve gathered the trendiest new styles from some of our favorite local stores.

Photography by David Colwell

1. Restricted “Glory” flat ($49.95) at South Moon Under. 2. Eric Michael “Sadie” platform ($132) at Poppy and Stella. 3. Vince Camuto “Tad” in python ($250) at Sassanova. 4. OTBT “Nadia” low platform gladiator ($139.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. 5. Nicole “Maci” wedge sandal ($99.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. 6. Steve Madden “Hilltop” boot in cognac ($99.95) at South Moon Under. 7. Lucky Brand “Emmie” flat ($59) at Poppy and Stella. 8. Dolce Vita “Mazarine” fringe boot ($179) at Poppy and Stella.

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Style File: Ma Petite Shoe

Kelsey Bray — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:47:11 +0000

Located in Hampden, this delightful boutique is known for its wide array of shoes and chocolate, but owner Susannah Siger assures us that Ma Petite Shoe is much more than that. With shoes made from fish scales, items imported from around the world, and the Ma Petite Shoe Cafe using chocolate sold in the store to serve up sweets right next door, nothing about this boutique is average. We met up with Siger to learn more about the store and her take on styles both new and old.

Describe your boutique in one sentence.
Susannah Siger: Girly heaven, with a liquor Bonbon on top.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
SS: Teleportation, especially to other cities for the weekend.

Who is your style inspiration?
SS: I want to say, like, Twiggy mixed with Bridget Bardot and Sophia Loren. Definitely the ’60s meets the ’80s a little bit. I think I have a pretty experimental style.

What is your favorite item currently in the store?
SS: The Jeffrey Campbell “Flutterby” flats

What is the most embarrassing trend you used to love?
SS: The cutoff sweatshirt, like the Flashdance raw edge sweatshirt. In high school I would wear a lot of my mom’s clothes from art school. I would come down in punk rock ’80s and my mom would be like, ‘What are you wearing?’ and I would say, ‘You can’t be mad. They’re your clothes.’ Both my mom and my grandmother sewed, so they were both into DIY fashion before there was a word for it. I learned how to sew from them really early on, and that was a big deal to be able to be on my mom’s sewing machine.

How did you get the name for your boutique?
SS: It’s based on mon petit chou, or my little darling in French. So it’s a play on words between the French and the English.

Do you have a go-to saying or motto?
SS: Per aspera ad astra, reach for the starts in Latin.

No outfit is complete without . . .
SS: A great pair of shoes! That’s a predictable one.

What are your current favorite and least favorite trends?
SS: I definitely love anything retro, nostalgic, and romantic. You can’t really hate a trend because it’s gone before you know it. I do encourage individualism, and that can be pretty anti-trend. Even though I’m definitely in the business of trying to see the trends, I try to choose designers who have their own statement.

Our picks:

(From left to right: Jeffery Campbell Harlow bootie, $144.99, Mouth Party caramels, $15.50, Plant Cell necklace, $64.99)

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Common Ground

Jess Mayhugh — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:30:00 +0000

1. Saucer plate ($6) at Su Casa. 2. Cafe creamer ($5.25) at Trohv. 3. Linen napkin ($39.95/set of four) at Williams-Sonoma. Seletti porcelain tray ($24.50) at Trohv. Vintage flatware ($5.50/set) at Trohv. 4. Allen Cady walnut board ($49-89) at Trohv. 5. Sugar bowl ($5) at Trohv. 6. John Kelly dark chocolate espresso fudge bars ($3.99/each) at Ma Petite Shoe. 7. Water glasses ($8/each) at Trohv. 8. Bialetti Moka Express 6-Cup ($34.99) at Target. 9. Tea light holders ($6.50/each) at The Store Ltd. 10. Saucer plate ($6) at Su Casa. 11. Amola smoky espresso salt ($13.25) at In Watermelon Sugar. Small bowl ($27.50) at In Watermelon Sugar. 12. Slate platter ($6) at Su Casa. Ticket chocolate waffle pecan bar ($6.49) and Midnight Mocha Chocolate Fusion organic dark chocolate bar ($3.79) at Ma Petite Shoe. 13. Sterling silver sugar nips ($85) at Charlotte Elliott. Abbesses plate ($8) at Trohv. 14. Linen napkin ($9.95) at Williams-Sonoma. Wooden spoons ($19.95/set of four), horn spoon ($7.99), and shell spoon ($8.99) at Curiosity. Coffee and cookies courtesy of Ma Petite Shoe.

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Brownie Points

Mike Smith — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:30:00 +0000

Though food blogger Amy Langrehr goes by the moniker “Charm City Cook,” it wasn’t until her late 30s that she learned to cook at all. “I grew up the youngest of six,” says Langrehr, “and my dad had multiple sclerosis, so my mom didn’t have time to cook—or to teach me how.” A trip to France, however, piqued her interest. “One of my best friends has a house in Burgundy,” says Langrehr. “Driving from there to the ancient town of Vézelay, we stopped for a three-hour lunch and ate things I’d never eaten before, including cassoulet. We ate so leisurely. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had—that was a turning point.” These days, the endearing Langrehr has tackled everything from baking her own bread to making her own cheese (“Why do that when you can buy those little logs?” she concluded after her labor-intensive exploits) to joining a CSA. She says: “I went home with chickens on my lap.”

Sweet Talk

Recently, Langrehr even left her long-time job as alumni director at Friends School of Baltimore, in part to dedicate more time to her burgeoning brownie business. “I’m not a huge sweets person,” says the Hampden resident, whose brownies are available at Ma Petite Shoe, The Wine Source, and Local Pie, “but every once in a while, I want something sweet.” Her recipe for salted caramel brownies, which uses three kinds of chocolate, handmade caramel, and “at least one egg in every batch from my backyard chickens,” was derived to “make them rich, smooth, and fudgy, but not too sweet.”

Although the breed of a chicken determines the color of its shell, the eggs inside are essentially identical.

Treats on Demand

Coming late to the game hasn’t hurt Langrehr any. Among her fans: House of Cards actors Kevin Spacey and Michael Kelly, who raved when Langrehr's neighbor Sean Flanigan—head of the hair department for the Netflix drama—brought her brownies to the Baltimore set last season. Recounts Langrehr: “Michael tweeted that it was the best damn brownie he’s ever had.”

Chick Magnet

Langrehr keeps her four chickens—her "girls," as she calls them—in a coop in her Hampden backyard. Each brownie batch is made with at least one egg from her brood, which includes a Buff Orpington and an Araucana.

Keepin' Up with the Cook

@charmcitycook
charmcitycook.com
blog: charm city cook

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Spring Fashion 2015

Mike Smith — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Winter’s over and everyone’s dying to get out of the house. But with so many spring events—both fancy and casual—it’s hard to know what to wear. We’ve selected six popular local happenings and prescribed the perfect dress code for each.

by hilary geisbert
photography by david colwell

Hair and makeup by Susan Heydt at Suze Makeup Studio for Armani Beauty. Model: Kira Dikhtyar, Q Management. Styling assistance by Lauren Bell, Kelly Coleman, and Emily Delaney. Flowers courtesy of Crimson & Clover Floral Design, Inc.

Orioles Opening Day

Camden Yards, April 10

“Os Bohs & Babes” tank ($28) at Babe. (a boutique). Veronica Beard baseball jacket ($895) at Ruth Shaw. J Brand low-rise slim boyfriend jeans ($220) at Jean Pool. Steve Madden black quilted sneaker ($69.95) at South Moon Under.

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar

East Saratoga Street, opens April 5

Jack Strappy midi print dress ($68.95) at Doubledutch Boutique. Frank & Eileen button-up shirt ($178) at The Girl Next Door. Ugg Volta booties ($175) at South Moon Under. Navy fedora ($42) at Brightside Boutique. Stay Home Club Emotional Baggage tote ($22) at Brightside Boutique. Wooden bangle by Dennis Bourke ($40) at Bijoux. Breezer Downtown EX bike in glossy grey sage ($459) and Sunlite Rack Top mesh basket ($39.99) both at Joe’s Bike Shop.

140th Preakness Stakes

Pimlico Race Course, May 16

Nicole Miller strappy floral dress ($530) at Handbags In The City. Belfry Fabulous hat in white ($199) at Hats In The Belfry. Giamrito Rossi Camoscio nude heels ($865) at Ruth Shaw. Multicolor pastel drop earrings ($36) at Sassanova.

Charm City Folk & Bluegrass Festival

Druid Hill Park, April 25

Love And Liberty Cai lace-up-blouse ($286) and Kodia fringe belt ($198) at Panache. Vintage denim shorts ($24) at Hunting Ground. Simonetta scarf ($22.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. Kate Spade Brittany sandal ($215) at Sassanova. Agat Navajo ring ($550) at Bijoux. Plaid blanket scarf ($42) at South Moon Under. Ukulele ($85) at Ted’s Musicians Shop.

35th Baltimore School for the Arts Expressions Fundraiser Gala

March 7

The Row Hella top ($890) and The Row Siobhan pant ($1,290) at Ruth Shaw. Yochi pearl and black tassel necklace ($85) at The Little Shoebox. Bejeweled black clutch ($150) at Francesca’s Atelier. Aquazzura Linda 75 heels ($675) at Ruth Shaw.

29th Center Stage Annual Benefit Gala

April 25

Theia navy with turquoise trim gown ($695) at Francesca’s Atelier. Crystal headbands by Oliver Weber ($43/each) at Bijoux. Suzanna Dai Sunset Blvd. turquoise-and-gold drop earrings ($215) at Sassanova.

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Chocolate Bars for Valentine’s Day

Jess Mayhugh — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:30:00 +0000

—Photography by David Colwell

1. Chocomize bar ($5.99) at Graul’s Market.
2. Sweeteeth bar ($10) at Becket Hitch.
3. Zoe’s Chocolate Co. bar ($6.99) at Graul’s Market.
4. Divine Chocolate bar ($4) at Ten Thousand Villages.
5. Droga Chocolates Money on Honey caramels ($19/box of 9) at Trohv.
6. Mast Brothers bar ($10) at Becket Hitch.
7. Seattle Chocolates Total Toffee bar ($3.69) at Ma Petite Shoe.
8. Dear Coco Chesapeake bar ($10.49) at Ma Petite Shoe.
9. Great Bean Bliss bar ($9.99) at Ma Petite Shoe.
10. Sweeteeth bar ($7) at Becket Hitch.
11. Green & Black’s bar ($4.79) at Graul’s Market.
12. Mast Brothers bar ($10) at Becket Hitch.
13. Divine Chocolate bar ($4) at Ten Thousand Villages.
14. Equal Exchange Chocolates Panama bar ($4.50) at Ten Thousand Villages.
15. and 16. Jcoco bars ($7.99/each) at Ma Petite Shoe.
17. Zoe’s Chocolate Co. bar ($6.99) at Graul’s Market.
18. Droga Chocolates Money on Honey caramels ($19/box of 9) at Trohv.
19. Fruition bar ($11.99) at Ma Petite Shoe.
20. and 21. Majani bars ($8.50-$9.50/each) at Curiosity.

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Gift Guide 2014: Homebody

Jess Mayhugh — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Double-faced alpaca blanket ($370) at Linens and Lingerie.

Candle ($18) at Brightside Boutique.

Mug ($20) at Wild Yam Pottery.

Cocktails ($34.95/set) at Williams-Sonoma.

Oh! Kitchen Collection placemats ($8) at The American Visionary Art Museum.

Oil bottle ($78) at E.N. Olivier.

Sel Magique dark chocolate ($7.49) at Ma Petite Shoe.

Set of dice ($203) at The House Downtown.

Alessi duck timer ($62) at The Store Ltd.

Villa Home Collection pillow ($54) at Home on the Harbor.

Rope bowl ($15) at The American Visionary Art Museum.

Round box ($139) at Leesha Lee Ltd.

Owl salt and pepper shakers ($16/pair) at Mud and Metal.

Brie baker ($28) at The Boxwood Collection.

MD plaque ($22) at Sweet Elizabeth Jane.

Room spray ($20) at SoBotanical.

Measuring spoons set ($22) at Su Casa.

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