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Secret Shopping Address: Piermarini Boutique

A genetic predisposition to... SHOP. 

That may be the best way to describe the inherent drive behind John Piermarini when he decided to follow his dreams and open his namesake boutique in Dallas, TX.  continued below...

  Top left image: John Piermarini for DFWStyleDaily.  Other images: Piermarini Boutique.   

 

Photo: Piermarini Boutique

As a baby, John was constantly exposed to the best in fashion and beauty by his ultra-stylish mother and grandmother...trips to the 'Chanel' counter as a baby ensured a sartorial DNA.

His path set before him - John took the courageous dive into retail only a few months after graduating high-school.  He opened his first namesake boutique in a small space in the Uptown area in Dallas.  It's success  lead to the boutique's current location in fashionable, Snider Plaza.

A former 'Popcorn Factory' - John transformed the new location into a kind of reverse, diamond geode.   Exposed brick walls surround pristine racks of tightly edited designers from around the world. 

Despite the high level of fashion here - one not fear intimidation.  John and his striking assistant, Brooke, are welcoming with a lively, enthusiastic approach to the goods and a genuine drive to make sure you look your best.   After all - as a customer, you are their best advertisement - so clients are "styled" rather than 'sold to'.  

It's 'classics with a twist' at Piermarini.  On-point trends with longevity and versatility.  And you may have to see this to believe it... but John's buying ethos means all items are priced under $500 with many of the items - like the perfect tees or leggings - priced to stock up on two or more. 

Items are bought in limited quantities to ensure exclusivity (read: you won't 'run into yourself' time and again at parties or functions).  To make sure you're one of the lucky ones - we suggest 'Friend'ing Piermarini Boutique on Facebook or following them on Twitter.  Their updates feature some of their favorite edits and are a great way to spot your next purchase.  

Piermarini Boutique.  6827 Snider Plaza, Dallas, Texas 75205.   (214) 303-1261 

 

Happy Shopping  xx The A-List

Wait 'til you see what made HER A-list

In one of our latest scouting trips to find you the Best of the Best... we met luxury, handbag designer, Susie Straubmueller.   We were struck by her attention to detail and devotion to creating only the finest leather goods and accessories. 

Her knowledge of the industry and appreciation for only the best materials and fabrics - not to mention her lustrous hair, outfit perfection and to-die-for shoes - had us enrapt.  

We knew this girl knew her stuff - So we had to ask...

"Susie Straubmueller, What's on your A-List?!"

READ HER FULL LIST HERE & GET READY TO SHOP! 

 

xx The A-List 

 

Updated: The Best Faux Fur Jackets, Coats, Ponchos & More

Recently we featured a popular post on Fur-Alternatives showcasing some of our favorites of the FAUX-FUR kind.    The Zoe Report just posted a few funkier options here. 

Always a great way to 'Make An Entrance'.   Give them all a look/shop for yourself or as a GREAT GIFT!

Happy Shopping   xx The A-List 

Original post...

The 2013 Fall/Winter Runways - and now most every shop, website and 5th Avenue window - featured an unbelievable amount of FUR.  

At The A-List we're all about "To Each Their Own" - but seeing all these questionable offerings  -  we decided to tip the scales a bit and give you another option to...

Wear This - Not That.  Faux Fur 

FabulousFurs.com (all faux!) has a broad range of products and styles with everything from traditional, cropped, blond, mink jackets (think 50's & 60's GLAM), Aspen-perfect ponchos and of-the-moment vests to contemporary coats, stoles and wraps that would look perfect on Park Ave. 

Bloomindales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macys, Nordstrom, Shopbop and even Neiman Marcus all offer beautiful, faux-fur options to warm your winter, as well.  (click to see our picks!)

Hot-shop newbie, CUSP nails this season's hottest trend, 'vegan-leather' - with stellar pants, tops and even dresses... All proving that with a little searching and a lot of compassion - there's more than enough Fall-Finds that will make you want to wear, FAUX not fur.

Faux Furs Above  (Top to Bottom - Left to Right)

Ivory Faux-Fur Sequined Jacket  $99 

Onyx Mink Faux Fur Couture Knee-Length Coat  $499

Damselle Faux Sherling Vest  $128

Faux Fur lined, Faux Suede Poncho  $149 

Clover Canyon Faux Fur Sweatshirt  $422

Kate Spade 'Briella' Faux-Fur Collar Coat  $798

Sable Faux Fur Signature Vest  $129

Faux Sherling Lined Jacket  $174

Black Coat with Faux Sherling Collar  $350  

 

Happy Shopping!  xx The A-List  

A Best of 2013 List - You Are Going To Want Everything

Ok - you may already HAVE many of the apps, books and tunes on iTunes BEST OF 2013 lineup but no matter...

You know how we love a LIST.  Look. Shop. Enjoy.  

  

xx The A-List

 

Make An Entrance

It's mid-winter.  It's so cold - your eyes water when you step outside... (hello mascara runs), you've got no tan and your beak could give Rudolf a run for his money. 

Break up winter blahs with a BRIGHT, statement coat.  

Every time you make an entrance (work, school, cocktails) the first thing people see is your outerwear... your coat.  

So we say... Make An ENTRANCE.  

And the good news - stores will be moving in Spring merch soon so many will be on sale!   

SHOP THE LOOK

DKNY Coats · Macy's Coats · J.Crew Petite Outerwear

xx The A-List

 

Haute Metal

It seems like we've had this shot on the left of (insanely beautiful) Carolyn Murphy in our #StylistStash for-like-ever. (Harper's Bazaar?).  Anyway - it's a credit to the shot and to the stylist - that the look still 'plays' after all this time.

A metallic skirt is just what you need to take you from work to Holiday cocktails or weekend dinner parties.

For day, pair your metallic skirt with a top or blouse in camel, tan, ivory, white or even heathered grey.  Save black toppers for evening as they will add just the right amount of drama.

Daring?  A magenta pink (the pink that's kind of purple-y) would also make a fun, forward party-pairing!  Cheers!

 Images: Skirt-June & Hudson. Two on right: Pinterest

 

 SHOP THE LOOK

Hudson Skirts · BCBGMAXAZRIA Mid-length Skirts · Milly Skirts

xx The A-List

Top Holiday Gift Guides

The Gift Guides Abound!

Below are a few of our favorites to help you Stuff Those Stockings.

These Gifts Made TimeToPlayMag.com's Most Wanted List Holiday 2013

Every week, FLOAT.org highlights a new charity by creating really cool tee shirts, totes and hats that you can purchase to help the cause.  These gifts are perfect for the tweens, teens and college kids on your list.

Here are 10 gifts for kids that both ENTERTAIN and EDUCATE. 

The indefatigable, fitness trainer, Tracy Anderson reveals her Holiday Gift Guide and she's got a lot of great ideas.

Designer, L'Wren Scott normally only dresses Hollywood's A-List but this Christmas you can shop her Limited Edition L'Wren Scott Collection for Banana Republic here. 

Fitness Magazine has a really great range of great Gift Ideas here!

There's lot of cool ideas for guy gifts Here, Here and HERE.

Sephora has super-fun stocking stuffers here and The A-List always recommends their Gift Cards for girls or guys.  (There's ALWAYS SOMETHING you need at Sephora) and we show you how to to make them even more special here. 

Scouring ThinkGeek.com's site is always a fun ride.  Tons of great gifts and stocking stuffers that you NEVER thought of.

UrbanOutfitters.com will certainly have SOMETHING for the person who has EVERYTHING.  Toilet-Golf, Monkey Nail Dryer, Nativity Baking Set or a Unicorn Kigu anyone? 

   

Happy Shopping!  xx The A-List

How Could You Make Someone's Day?

A note from Allie. 

One of my favorite things ever is to watch the daily transformation of models and celebrities on set by the magical wizards in hair and makeup.     I have literally seen girls tear-up when they see how beautiful they look after their turn in the chair.

That's why I was so touched when my sister sent me this video of hair and makeup artists who on behalf of the "Mimi Foundation" transformed 20 cancer patients for a day to give them back the gift of being 'CAREFREE' - If only for a second.

 

 

xx The A-List

 

 

Belt One Out

We've already professed our love for the versatile cardigan.   They - and their sweater-sisters, the crew neck and the v-neck - are office-friendly yet still comfy with just-the-right-amount-of-cozy. 

Step it up a bit by adding a thin belt around your waist.  It will accent your daily crunch routine and add a touch of formality.  

This time of year a sparkly belt for evening works and for holiday cocktails with friends or a special someone - unbutton a few buttons to reveal a lacy camisole.  

VaVa Voom! 

 

                                image credit via Pinterest 

SHOP THE LOOK

Ted Baker Sweaters · ModCloth Belts · Barneys New York Belts

Happy Shopping  xx The A-List

Day to Night Tux Luxe

The stripe in this pant (worn smashingly by Cindy Crawford for Harper's Bazaar) ... a workout pant or a tuxedo pant... which ever way you want to look at it - is inspiring for this time of year as it takes the often mundane trouser up a notch.  (continued below Cindy and more to shop at the end...) 

 

This tuxedo-pant (below) from Halston Heritage is rather ideal in that you could wear it to the office for day and to Holiday cocktails after 5.   Pair it with a simple top and add a modern, metallic pump and statement necklace for night.  (stash them in your tote bag for a fast day-to-evening upgrade).

 

 

We also found this rock-n-roll version in J Crew's, "Collection Leather Leggings in Tuxedo Stripe" 

Seriously... How cool!?

 

Narciso Rodriguez Dress Pants · French Connection Pants · Victoria's Secret Leggings

 Happy Shopping   xx The A-List