
“As the say in fashion … one day you are in, the next you are out.” So goes the introduction to “Project Runway,” Bravo’s Emmy-nominated fashion design reality show. Fashion can be a fickle friend, but—oh, can it be fun.
Look for this month’s issue of Suburban Life, to see our favorite spring fashions, showcased by four of the most fabulous bellwethers of spring, the Phillies Ballgirls.
Each spring we ask readers to nominate the area’s hottest boutiques to find out what is “in” this season. This year, spring is a study in contrast, with lady-like styles, floral prints and pastel shades being just as fashionable as sportswear, out-of-Africa animal prints and bold colors.
The real key to dressing well, though, is to always be cognizant of one’s body type, style and surroundings. This where the assistance of a trusted professional becomes crucial: to sort through the trends of the season to select pieces that fit a client well, compliment the body and are appropriate for the venue—whether it is for a day at the office, an evening out on the town or a formal event.
Spring is also the time to consider specialized outfits, including those for the beach, the golf course or an upcoming wedding. Fashion encompasses so many accessories, too, from shoes to jewelry and much more. Men, of course are not immune to fashion’s shifting tide, and some would argue that a sharply dressed man is a woman’s best possible accessory.
The following list includes the area’s top fashion “hot spots” as voted by dozens of our readers through SuburbanLifeMagazine.com. You can depend on the professionals at these boutiques, shops and clothiers to keep you among the suburbs’ best dressed.
2012 Suburban Life Fashion Hot Spots
Back Nine Boutique
1 Taylor Ave., Doylestown
215-345-9450
Barbara B’s Jewelry
1501 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown
215-233-2522
Bedazzled Boutique
218 S. Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square
610-359-1707
Bowties Style
1121 N. Bethlehem Pike, Springhouse
267-470-4196
Cameo Water Wear
Locations in Glen Mills, Haverford and Jenkintown; visit www.CameoWaterWear.com for details
Claire Dickson
545 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill
610-825-8668
Frank DeRito Fine Men’s Clothier
28 South State Street, Newtown
215-579-3131
Free Shop
3 East Butler Ave., Ambler
215-643-3771
Greene Street Consignment Shop
Locations in Bryn Mawr, West Chester and Lambertville, N.J.; visit www.GreeneStreetConsignment.com for details
Holly Hill Boutique
180 West State Street, Doylestown
215-345-7084
Intrigue
4920 York Road, Buckingham Green, Buckingham
215-794-0422
Kiss and Makeup Boutique
2 E. King Street, Malvern
610-647-4455
Nota Bene Boutique
117 West King Street, Malvern
610-644-5016
Per Lei Boutique
2 East State Street, Media
610-566-1254
Scarlet Begonias
1512 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown
267-682-0840
Shirley & Co.
Locations in Ardmore, Elkins Park and Langhorne; visit www.ShirleyAndCo.com for details
Shoe Bar
535 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill
610-825-4972
Therapy
1201 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell
610-277-3526
Touché Accessories
The Court at King of Prussia Mall
690 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia
610-265-2526
Ventresca Ltd.
145 West State Street, Doylestown
215-348-3139
Vivi G. Shoes
Locations in Wayne and Glen Mills; visit www.ViviGShoes.com for details