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APRIL'S FIVE EASY PIECES
LOCAL RETAILERS PICK THEIR FAVORITES OF THE SEASON
At THE FAMILY GROOVE, we say: "Think Global, GET IT Local." It's our mission to deliver
the
groove right to
your
doorstep—or computer screen, as it were. In TFG's global village,
local
stores share the stage with
national and
international ones. Each month TFG will
introduce
you to regional retailers who have got it going on.
1. The Gear
Rob Hendon of the very hip baby and kiddie wear and gear store Gobug in Overland Park, KS, loves newfangled functional and super neat-o portable high chair.
“We love the meToo chair by Phil & Ted’s. Made from lightweight aluminum and nylon, it folds flat enough to fit in a diaper bag for meals at restaurants. Better yet, we use in instead of a traditional high chair in our dining room at home. Because it clips directly to the table, our seven-month-old gets to sit with us and not over in the corner.”
$49, Gobug, 7917 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS
www.gobug.com
913.648.1515
2. The Bracelet
Pepper Berry of the globally modern and sexy Liza Shtromberg in Los Angeles, CA, loves this stunning and sentimental bracelet.
"Jewelry designer Liza Shtromberg's newest creation is a must-have piece for parents or grandparents. Made of sterling silver and clasped with a toggle the 'My Family' bracelet can be engraved with all your children's names and/or family member's names, so you can keep them with you throughout the day."
$245 plain, with hand engraving $30 setup and $2 per letter, Liza Shtromberg
2120 N. Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
www.lizashtromberg.com
323.913.1444
3. The Shoes
Jennifer Velarde of the customizing sensation 1154 LILL Studio loves these fabulous shoes.
"Our Imelda shoes are a great fit for this year's ballet-crazed shoe maven. I love Imelda's silhouette and that the shoes can be customized to work with my favorite jeans or designed to match the party dress I bought last weekend. I just can't stop putting combinations together. What's better than hand selecting the fabrics and buckle for a new pair of shoes? We are thrilled to step into this new territory of customized fashion that allows our handbag customers to do just that."
Starting at $165, 1154 LILL Studio
904 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 773.477.5455
220 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 617.247.1154
4725 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 816.753.1154
www.1154lill.com
4. The Accessory
Sharon Sternheim of the trendy Madison Avenue department store Zitomer in New York, NY, loves this chic scarf headband.
“The most sought-after item this spring is the wide scarf headband. Designed by Frank and Kahn, a high-end accessories line found only in the finest specialty boutiques throughout the country, these one-of-a-kind prints make any outfit look chic and stylish.”
$80, Zitomer, 969 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
www.zitomer.com
212.737.5560
5. The Dress
Brooke and Stephanie from the super cool Mint Julep in Brookline, MA, love this versatile and high-style dress.
“Nothing screams the carefree days of spring and summer like a brightly patterned Tibi wrap dress. Influenced by vintage patterns and styles, Tibi Creative Director Amy Smilovic continues to create colorful and bold fabrics in easy to wear styles. Wear this stunning cotton wrap dress with tights and flats to the office, cowboy boots and opaque tights for a funky casual look or simply lose the leg wear and add strappy silver heels for an evening out. It’ll feel like the groovy days of the '70s all over again.”
$274, Tibi Cotton Floral Print Wrap Dress, Mint Julep, 1302 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA
www.shopmintjulep.com
617.232.3600