Daily Candy - A Knock Out...Boston

October 8, 2007
A Knock Out
http://www.dailycandy.com/boston/article/32427/A+Knock+Out

You’re a brave one. Ice climbing, kite boarding, baking for the entire office — bring it on.

Meanwhile, first dates (and figuring out what to wear on them) leave you cowering in fear.

But before you run screaming naked from the room, think of Keri and Brianne Barrett, two sisters who can calm your nerves and dress your bod. They’ve just opened First Date, a new boutique in Andover where you’ll find a superlative date ensemble — no matter what the venue — from labels like Dakota Martin and Corey Lynn Calter.

The azure-colored room is divided into four date-themed sections. Just Cocktails has dressy denim and tops; Sunday Stroll features tees and jersey dresses; Rent-a-Movie puts up soft henleys; and Soiree is filled with prim dresses for weddings, plus a few sublime pieces for anything glam.

With these girls in your corner, you can tackle just about anything.

Including your date.


First Date, 28 Chestnut Street, Andover (978-247-8999 or shopfirstdate.com).

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Last night I got home from the office to this special treat. I was so excited when I saw them on the Linda & Harriett site that I ordered them immediately and forgot that I had! What a a pleasant surprise to find in my apartment. Buying such an adorable item that supports a great cause has three upsides: I get the satisfation of writing a note on such a beautiful work of art, my receiver gets an unexpected and quality piece of snail mail (instant day-brightner), and Memorial Sloan-kettering gets a check to further their efforts to cure cancer. Sounds like an amazing deal all around.

Shannon and I just discussing how great they are, so we wanted to spread the word - pick up your pack at www.lindaandharriett.com !

Key Fall Pieces

From this month's Bazaar (one of my favorite fashion advice mags)
Please turn your attention to number one, number three and number five :

1. Throw on a Cape.

2. Pick up a preppy plaid.

5. "The refined turtleneck can be a key piece in any woman's day or evening ensemble."

I think www.dakotamartin.com can help you with all three. See: Charlie and Mills poncho, Coulson Blazer and Allison Mini. (Plus we're all for 2 and 3 - everybody loves a few gold highlights in the fall)

Just call him Paris

Seems that John Corbin can't escape the shutterbugs either. Dont feel bad Lindsay, you're not alone. They even sniped him at a recent ground-breaking ceremony in Broomfield, CO. Lucky for us he was looking chic in his DM :)! Here he is in a Colorado Business section photo. Thanks for the DM love Corbin!!!

Annie Milligan - September 22nd

Last weekend my sister Annie was married to Drew Milligan. For so long now we have been planning every little detail and it was all worth it. The wedding was the most amazing day and I could not be happier for my sister. The bridesmaids wore Dakota Martin - white Michael tanks and coral Eva skirts and might I add - they looked amazing!

Here are some sneak peak shots from the wedding...

Me and Annie's two best friends from Agnes Irwin (high school) - Rachel and Brooke


The green, pink, and navy theme - table cards and dinner menu...


Ryan Hilton looking adorable next to the beautiful flower arrangements created by Nancy Sall (Lizzy's Mom)!

Stay tuned - we are anxiously awaiting pictures from Rachel McGinn - http://www.rachelmcginnphotography.com/

In The Valley of Elah.

Here is our best friend Libby Berlacher with her boyfriend Jonathan Tucker at the premiere of his new movie - In The Valley of Elah, a Paul Haggis film. Libby looks SO very beautiful and we cannot wait to see the movie! I have read FANTASTIC reviews. Congrats Tucker!!

Fashion Week

I've had my eyes glued to style.com, elle.com, and local NY show "fashion forward" this week reviewing all the shows. There are of course many of my old favorites that I enjoy season in and season out, but I wanted to draw everyone's attention to my latest obsession. This fashion week introduced me to Chris Benz. Its not his first season, but Ive missed him before somehow. I love his use of color - the monochromatic drapey ensembles really do it for me -- and you cant beat these hats. Check out the whole show on style.com, and read his inspiration. It makes the quirky collection that much better.