Weekend Shopping - HG Insider

South Shore socialite butterflies have been flying into Gia B since it opened at Hingham's Derby Street last fall. This beautiful shop is filled with the latest in designer party frocks including our fave Alexander McQueen, Alice + Olivia, Cosabella (for something fun), and Valentino Red.

Gia B, Derby Street Shoppes, Hingham, 781-749-5510

HG + Gia B. = Match Made in Heaven

Luxury Laundry

Your Holly Golightly is quickly finding out how Bostonians differ from New Yorkers. Most astonishing (to date) would be Bostonians desire to do their own laundry. In New York it is common to send your laundry out, meaning the dirty laundry is picked up at your home and returned a few hours later clean and folded in a way that only the magical laundress can do. You can imagine Your HG's terror when faced with the un-norm. Luckily we found our own magical help, The Laundress line of luxury fabric care products take the chore out of doing the laundry.

The website also has handy every day tips such as:

Q : Red lipstick and red wine are stubborn stains. Any advice?

A : The best time to treat a stain is right when it happens. For lipstick and red wine, soak (in hot water for cotton or warm water for linen) then spot clean. If the item is silk, spot clean with cool tepid water and do not soak for more than 15 minutes.

Your HG's fav product (though so hard to pick because we LOVE them all) is Fabric Fresh ($14), keeps our closet smelling fresh!

HG + THE LAUNDRESS = LOVE

Celebrity stylist - new products

Sally Hershberger is one of the most influential and sought after hairstylists in Hollywood and New York, a personal favorite of directors and celebrities alike for her trendsetting vision and extraordinary skill that marks her individuality. Equally in demand in the world of fashion, she has been the top choice for a number of the world's most renowned photographers and models, shooting multi-million dollar ad campaigns along with covers for the best fashion magazines in the world. She is also the only person Your HG will let touch her hair...which makes the fact that we now live in Boston a rather expensive haircut - but amazing nevertheless.

Sally has just launched a new line of hair care products and we are certainly going to stock up. You can even order right from the website.

Zara opens in Boston

Opening up shop where the former Armani Cafe (*tears*) use to be Zara opened their 214 Newbury Street store on Thursday. Those unfamiliar with Zara, Your HG would best describe it as a small step up from your local H&M. Great for last minute going out wear, not so great for that glamourous gala.

Boston's store offers 2 floors for women and 1 for men, "boo-hoo boys". Dresses run around $60 to $120, not too shabby. We miss our Armani Cafe.

Fashion Must Have

Your Holly Golightly is going crazy for this classically striking silk organza Paul & Joe 's Black Georgel mini. How gorg this would be for a night on the town - Carrie Bradshaw watch out Holly's in town. Thanks P+J Holly love you!

An Eyelash Wig?

I am always on the look out for the world’s best mascara. I desperately need more from my naturally short, fine eyelashes. I need them bigger, bolder, better and I am working my way through all the mascaras until I find a formula and brush combo that is ‘just right’.

If I am running late, I will always find the time to stroke some black pigment through my lashes. I can’t be without it. Mascara is my love and my infatuation; I won’t stop till I find my ideal match.

Today we are headed over to Sephora because we can't take hearing another word about Imju Fiberwig ... Your Holly Golightly must see what all this hype is about.

Stay tuned for our report...

Sunday in the South End

Today your Holly Golightly embarked upon the South End of town. We had originally planned on brunching at local hotspot Beehive, but by the time we got there it was closed (*tears*). So instead we settled down at Pops. I had the Brioche French Toast (which was fabulous but a bit of overload on the nutella) my brunch buddy was delighted with her order of the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. The amazingly hot waiter added to the enjoyment.

We completely agree with Boston.com's review 'With the conversations set against a backdrop of cream-and-black paisley wallpaper, tin ceilings, frosted glass, and black-and-white-ticking upholstered chairs, Pops has the feeling of a party held in the home of fashionably progressive fin de siècle socialites."

After noshing at our little chic discovery we headed across the street to POSH a small boutique offering trendy home-furnishings and our favorite candle Votivo. (Red Current $29).

Now your HG is off to destress and apply a facial mask. Nighty Night.

Current Shoe Fetish

Introducing the current love of my life:

The Ivory Python Pump from Christian Louboutin

Holly + Christian = Love

Our other favorite Louis

Today your Holly Golightly sets to the streets of Boston to our favorite spot LouisBoston.

Looks like rain outside, be sure to bring your umbrella. A day like this the only thing that does any good is to hop in a cab and go to Tiffany's.