The Burlington Antique Show, an outdoor event featuring more than 250 dealers, is Sunday, Sept. 20 at Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road (Ky. 338), in Burlington. Dealers offer collectibles that include older antiques as well as modern pieces like these chairs from a previous show (above photo).
Early-bird shoppers pay $5 from 6 to 8 a.m.; admission is $3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free for ages 11 and younger. Parking is free. Go to burlingtonantiqueshow.com for more info, including directions.
Tagged: Burlington Antique Show September 14, 2009
Each season, there’s one item I think I have to own, the essential piece to update the clothes I already have that can be worn with all kinds of outfits.
This year, I’m searching for the perfect skinny belt, maybe something in a faux snakeskin or animal-print calf-hair. Maybe mix it up over a fitted jacket or with a long loose tee, a sweater or jeans. Some of my favorites are pictured above. From top to bottom: metallic Chloe belt with a shirt-waist dress ($77 at shopbop.com), navy faux croc from Lands’ End ($29.50, also available in gold and green as well as basic black) and a studded slim style from Anthropologie, $24.
Do you have ideas for a must-have piece? Share them with me in the comments section of the blog.
Tagged: Anthropologie, Lands' End, Shopbop September 10, 2009
I’ve seen several comments with questions about the Harper’s Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age contest.
Here’s a link to take you to the site.
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/sweepstakes/9557?click=pp
September 10, 2009
Save big on Henry Brown Bags during the warehouse sale 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 and 12 at 829 National Avenue.
The Lexington-based company produces everything from stylish cosmetic bags to weekender totes.
Tagged: Henry Brown September 4, 2009
Shoppers in search of a little more pizazz in their reading glasses can visit the online store of A.J. Morgan. Of course, at www.ajmorganeyewear.com, there’s no trying on styles until you receive them in the mail, and shoppers have to know what degree of magnification they require before ordering. But there’s a great variety of frames and lenses, with sizes for men and women, as well as sunglass readers.
Tagged: A.J. Morgan September 4, 2009
Isobel Chewning at the Cotton Patch will lead the Fashion for the Ages Workshop, a breakdown of what’s in for fall and how to make it work for you, no matter your age. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. Thursday; door prizes and a $50 gift certificate for the Cotton Patch will be given away. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance at the Cotton Patch in the Lansdowne Shoppes at Tates Creek Road. All proceeds will benefit the Bluegrass affiliate of the Independent Transportation Network, a non-profit program that provides transportation for seniors and visually impaired adults.
September 3, 2009
A couple of weekends ago, some friends and I visited the just-opened Cincinnati Premium Outlets (it’s really in Monroe, Ohio, about half an hour north of Cincinnati off I-75).
There was the usual collection of outlet retailers, including J. Crew, Banana Republic, Nike and Tommy Hilfiger. But probably my favorite stop was the Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth store. Marni platform pumps and Tory Burch sandals were more than 50 percent off. The handbag department was tiny, but there was plenty of jewelry — both costume and high-end — and loads of designer sunglasses.
One beef we had with the trip was the crowds. Traffic was at a standstill in Monroe. Was it because of the Traders World Flea Market down the road? We couldn’t figure it out. And at the outlet center, a roped-off group of shoppers waited to enter the Coach store, and there was even a line to the building that housed the food court.
But it’s still worth the trip, especially for Saks.
Check out www.premiumoutlets.com, for directions and coupons, before you make the trip.
Tagged: Cincinnati Premium Outlets, Marni, Nike, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch September 3, 2009
Shop for fall accessories when Worlds Apart, at the Mall at Lexington Green, hosts a Stella & Dot trunk show 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. Food from Bar Louie will be served.
This Charlize wood necklace (above) from Stella & Dot is $59.
Tagged: Stella & Dot, Worlds Apart August 31, 2009
Maybe you’ve heard of Hayden-Harnett, makers of designer handbags and accessories that have wowed shoppers and critics alike the past few seasons.
But did you know that Toni Hacker, the company’s creative director, grew up in Manchester and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University?
She and her partner, Ben Harnett, are based in Brooklyn, N.Y., where they and their staff turn out fabulous pieces, including swimwear, jewelry and shoes, and some of the most stylish bags around. Their designs have been sold at Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Target, as well as at their own site, www.haydenharnett.com.
Read more about Hacker in the Spring 2009 Eastern Kentucky University Magazine, online at www.eku.edu/alumni/magazine.
This oversize clutch with geometric accents is one of the new designs from Hayden-Harnett. $378 at www.haydenharnett.com.
Tagged: Ben Harnett, Eastern Kentucky University, Hayden-Harnett, Toni Hacker August 27, 2009
Harper’s Bazaar is looking for fashionable females 20 and older for its Fabulous at Every Age contest. Nominate someone — or even yourself — at www.harpersbazaar.com/fabcontest. The contest kicks off Tuesday and the deadline for submissions is Sept. 22. Five finalists in each category (20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60 and older) will win cash prizes, gifts from Estee Lauder and will appear in future issues of the magazine. You’ll be able to vote for your favorites at www.harpersbazaar.com.
Also, look for the book, Fabulous at Every Age: Your Quick and Easy Guide to Fashion from Harper’s Bazaar in November.
Tagged: Fabulous at Every Age, Harper's Bazaar August 11, 2009
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Your server: Harriett Hendren
While I grew up in small-town Kentucky I’ve always been fascinated with the cosmopolitan world of high fashion. On the other hand, I love a bargain and the thrill of shopping for just the right piece.
I have a degree in English from the University of Kentucky, and since 2002 I’ve written a column for the Lexington Herald-Leader about shopping, beauty and fashion. During that time I’ve interviewed everyone from designers to boutique owners about trends and style. And I’m still forever searching for the next big sale.
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