Tis' the season for wedding planning. And if your a bride-to-be, it will be well worth the trip to Emerge Spa & Salon on Mon, May 9 for a special, one-stop shopping event. From 5 - 9 p.m. the Newbury Street salon has teamed up with gown shop L'elite Boutique for an exclusive evening showcasing of the best of bridal planning, all tailored to your particular day. Lauren Fabrizio, who manages the gowns at L'elite, said staff with closely with their clients to help them choose the fabric, color, price and style of their dress. Each bride is given a form to fill out so that the staff is familiar …

Matsu Boutique, at 264 Newbury Street, will host a trunk show Wednesday featuring fashion designer Nara Paz, who's been referred to as the 'Oscar De La Renta of Boston.' Paz, a Brazilian native, is known for her unusual textiles, luxurious fabrics and her extreme attention to detail. Her designs have an exotic flair and are distinctively different because of her level of artisanship. She is without a doubt, a high-end designer who has dressed Senator Scott Brown's wife, Gayle Huff,  for the White House Christmas Ball as well as an 'E Entertainment Hostess' for the Academy Awards this year. "I…

When you think of fashion in Boston, two words come to mind: Newbury Street.  We may not be the 'Big Apple' but we have many of the high-end boutiques, the small one-of-a-kind boutiques, the fashion photographers, modeling agencies and models. We too have a fashion week, where many of our own Boston-based fashion designers get to showcase their lines. What makes us different than any other city? It's our sense of community. Because we are on a smaller scale than, say, New York, most people in the fashion business here all know one another. From the girls who work in make-up at the department …

A decade ago, rabbits feet were all the rage. Today, fashionistas are taking the animal accessory trend up a notch, with foxtails.  They're exactly what they sound like. A long, furry tail that models and celebrities world-wide are attaching to their high-end handbags, belt loops and backpacks. First spotted on the streets of Tokyo a few years ago, this "it" accessory has now found it's way onto the streets of Boston. At LF, a Newbury Street store with cutting edge looks and a knowledgeable staff, they come real or faux, and are available in a variety of colors like black, brown, cream, pink…

In 1984, Forever 21, then known as Fashion 21, opened it's doors in Los Angeles, California by a South Korean couple, Don Chang and his wife, Jin Sook. Their goal was to target the Los Angeles Korean - American market. Little did they know that within one year, every style conscious shopper would take notice and a new store would be opening every 6 months. Now, the clothing store operates more than 470 stores around the world -- including the one that quietly opened on 343 Newbury Street just before Christmas. The inclement weather forced the company to call off a second attempt at a "grand …