May 22, 2012

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Designer Fabiola Arias at Neiman Marcus Thursday and Friday

02/29/12

Designer Fabiola Arias at Neiman Marcus Thursday and Friday

Her new spring collection is a lot of luxe with a little bit of “rock and roll”

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Harriet Kassman dies at the age of 90

02/27/12

Harriet Kassman dies at the age of 90

The fashion icon worked well into her 80s until she closed her luxurious clothing store in Mazza Gallerie in 2009.

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Hela Spa changes name

02/23/12

Hela Spa changes name

The Chevy Chase salon is now Nival Spa & Salon

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Chevy Chase Pavilion gets a redo

02/21/12

Chevy Chase Pavilion gets a redo

Shops closing as the center begins a $32-million renovation

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Fashionable Crisis

02/15/12

Fashionable Crisis

Author Margaret Overton launches her memoir, Good in a Crisis, at Ginger Boutique

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We heart Valentine’s Day specials

02/13/12

We heart Valentine’s Day specials

Local shops offer a variety of calorie-free treats

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The Reality of Shoes

02/09/12

The Reality of Shoes

Bethesda’s Sassanova may be the star of a new television show

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StretchAlicious closing March 1

02/06/12

StretchAlicious closing March 1

Activewear.com acquires the Potomac yoga-wear shop

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Style étoile brings edgy chic to Rockville

02/03/12

Style étoile brings edgy chic to Rockville

Local sisters offer styling expertise to transform a look or an entire closet

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Weekend in Umbria at Bella Italia

02/01/12

Weekend in Umbria at Bella Italia

Meet master ceramist Gerardo Ribigini of Geribi Deruta

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New Year’s resolution: Clean out my closet

01/31/12

New Year’s resolution: Clean out my closet

Have four boxes and an hour or two? Here’s how to get the job done.

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Closing sale saves Zelaya shoes

01/30/12

Closing sale saves Zelaya shoes

Owner says he'll remain open as a "discount shoetique"

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Healthy Chic

01/24/12

Healthy Chic

New consignment boutique offers a sunless alternative to tanning

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Sales to get shoppers over the mid-week hump

01/18/12

Sales to get shoppers over the mid-week hump

Find specials at Urban Chic, Julia Farr and Pottery Barn

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New med spa coming to Bethesda this spring

01/12/12

New med spa coming to Bethesda this spring

Blush Med Institute is slated for a March opening on Cordell Avenue

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Bruno Cipriani closing shop at White Flint Mall

01/05/12

Bruno Cipriani closing shop at White Flint Mall

“It’s not the economy,” says owner Eduardo De Pandi

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Welcome to Shop Talk. We’ll keep you posted on the local retail scene: openings, closings and what’s new from local entrepreneurs. Jump in and tell us what you want to hear about: Fashion trends? Trunk shows? Events?

A contributing editor of Bethesda Magazine, Karen Watkins has lived in Bethesda for over 20 years, and has been with the magazine since the first issue. She has written for nearly every department and started writing Shop Talk in 2005. When she’s not busy writing, she’s likely to be shopping—doing “research.” It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.

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