Beyond Boston Chic

It’s Hilken of 40 South Street in Jamaica Plain.  A few weeks ago, we ran into Hilken while having breakfast at City Feed in Jamaica Plain, which is fast becoming my favorite place for breakfast and vintage shopping.    You’ve got 40 South Street and Dame (my favorites), and several other wonderful shops on Centre Street to enjoy. This weekend, we had breakfast at Center Street Cafe (sooo delicious!) and then walked to Salmagundi to consider some proper stetsons for both my sister and myself.  Man, how I love Salmagundi.  It’s hard to walk out of that place without a fabulous accessory.  If you haven’t gone there, I highly recommend it.

Off to bed for me.  It’s been a weekend with a busted phone and no wireless, so I’m looking forward to getting back to the groove of the work week.  Hope you had a great weekend.

There are quite a few vintage shops on Center and South Street in Jamaica Plains, including two of my favorites 40 South Street and Dame.  On Saturday morning, I meandered through these shops and enjoyed picking up a few gifts for loved ones for the holidays.  I have to say though, that the highlight of my day was a warm smile from Miss Emily here in this picture.

It’s T! What a lovely lady, she is!  She seriously dresses well ALL the time.  There was one night where we met up at a party at a friend’s house and hands down she was the best dressed lady in the room.  And the best part of it all, she’s kind and simply….lovely.  I hope you enjoy these pictures of her and her answers to my questions.

Name: T. Whitlow

Occupation: Freelance Commentator, Hostess, Radio Personality & Actress

Dream Career: Hostess/Commentator for the E News Channel covering the HAPS in Hollywood, including Red Carpet events.

What Defines Success: Waking up everyday loving “ALL” aspects of your life.

Quality you most admire in a Man: Determination

Quality you most admire in a Woman: A Beautiful woman that can compliment another beautiful woman, without the cattiness. LOL.

Favorite Quote: “Weak is she who permits her thoughts to control her actions. Strong is she who forces her actions to control her Thoughts!”

Beauty Secrets: Using Preparation H gel under my eyes to remove bags from those long nights out on the town!

Most Overused word: “I Hate It” favorite phrase since High School

Blogs or websites you go to for inspiration: I love to visit Where Did U Get That for daily style tips, while mixing and matching my favorite pieces. The blog was created by a woman with a Fab-u-lous sense of everyday unforced style, which is what I try to model in my wardrobe.

Favorite shopping haunts in Boston: Oona’s in Cambridge, Garment District, Morgan Memorials/Goodwill and all the little Mom & Pop yard sales I pass in my travels—especially the estate buys!

It’s Dunstan of Handsome Boy Clothing!  When I ran into him in Jamaica Plain, I thought: Man, I know this guy from somewhere.  Once I saw his back (below) it all made sense.