Shop Talk
January-February 2012
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02/29/12Designer Fabiola Arias at Neiman Marcus Thursday and FridayHer new spring collection is a lot of luxe with a little bit of “rock and roll” |
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02/27/12Harriet Kassman dies at the age of 90The fashion icon worked well into her 80s until she closed her luxurious clothing store in Mazza Gallerie in 2009. |
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02/23/12Hela Spa changes nameThe Chevy Chase salon is now Nival Spa & Salon |
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02/21/12Chevy Chase Pavilion gets a redoShops closing as the center begins a $32-million renovation |
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02/15/12Fashionable CrisisAuthor Margaret Overton launches her memoir, Good in a Crisis, at Ginger Boutique |
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02/13/12We heart Valentine’s Day specialsLocal shops offer a variety of calorie-free treats |
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02/09/12The Reality of ShoesBethesda’s Sassanova may be the star of a new television show |
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02/06/12StretchAlicious closing March 1Activewear.com acquires the Potomac yoga-wear shop |
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02/03/12Style étoile brings edgy chic to RockvilleLocal sisters offer styling expertise to transform a look or an entire closet |
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02/01/12Weekend in Umbria at Bella ItaliaMeet master ceramist Gerardo Ribigini of Geribi Deruta |
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01/31/12New Year’s resolution: Clean out my closetHave four boxes and an hour or two? Here’s how to get the job done. |
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01/30/12Closing sale saves Zelaya shoesOwner says he'll remain open as a "discount shoetique" |
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01/24/12Healthy ChicNew consignment boutique offers a sunless alternative to tanning |
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01/18/12Sales to get shoppers over the mid-week humpFind specials at Urban Chic, Julia Farr and Pottery Barn |
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01/12/12New med spa coming to Bethesda this springBlush Med Institute is slated for a March opening on Cordell Avenue |
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01/05/12Bruno Cipriani closing shop at White Flint Mall“It’s not the economy,” says owner Eduardo De Pandi |


















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