On the edge of your seat anxiously awaiting the next remedial dressing installment? The wait is over, here it is for all you rectangle ladies out there. Alas, this includes me, or at least it did before I had children, now I'm some bizarre hybrid of 2-3 different body types, which makes things interesting to say the least.
Local crew - I got to kick around downtown Schenectady today and let me tell you, stuff was going on (notice I said "stuff" and not "shit" like I originally wanted to). Aside from the construction (construction!!! As in BUILDING new things) I took a peek in Tara, a little global-goods boutique just down the row from Proctors. Unfortunately it wasn't set to open for another hour or so but I LOVED what I could see from the window. A thoughtfully laid out little shop, loaded with amazingly beautiful kaftans / kurtas (long, loose beautifully embroidered tunics from North Africa and the Middle East that also happen to be very "in" right now) and jewelry. Note this did NOT give off the vibe of a dusty, incense-y place stocked with random crap. I really want to go back and see what else they have to offer. Major potential here.
Local crew - I got to kick around downtown Schenectady today and let me tell you, stuff was going on (notice I said "stuff" and not "shit" like I originally wanted to). Aside from the construction (construction!!! As in BUILDING new things) I took a peek in Tara, a little global-goods boutique just down the row from Proctors. Unfortunately it wasn't set to open for another hour or so but I LOVED what I could see from the window. A thoughtfully laid out little shop, loaded with amazingly beautiful kaftans / kurtas (long, loose beautifully embroidered tunics from North Africa and the Middle East that also happen to be very "in" right now) and jewelry. Note this did NOT give off the vibe of a dusty, incense-y place stocked with random crap. I really want to go back and see what else they have to offer. Major potential here.
Last but not least, I popped into the Open Door, at the top of Jay St. I've shopped here since I was 6 years old (no joke) and 3 decades later the place is still full of surprises and wonderful things. I was drooling over the wonderful silver necklaces by Baroni, especially the hammered charm initial necklaces. Love! Seriously, there is no better place around for gifts, books, toys, the works.
Oh my dear personal shopper, I've heard great things about Tara! But, please tell me tunics will never go out of style because I love them so. oxoxo Greta
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