Meet Kara: A Crush Story about Fall and Falling for New Loves

Fall is in full gear and we're finally getting the chance to bundle up in the fall shipments that started arriving over a month ago. There's nothing we love more than fall clothes, but this year has been especially exciting.

In addition to new jeans, sweaters and scarves, we're obsessing over the newest addition to the Crush family, Kara Aberizk. Kara joined the Crush team just two short weeks ago, but she's donning Ettika bracelets and updating the online store like a card carrying Crushette. We LOVE: her new Elizabeth and James boots, the fact that she (like us) needs her Starbucks intravenously, her Item of the Day picks and the way she plays dress up with us like it's her job... you know, since it is.

Fortunately for us, Kara loves apple cider as much as the next girl and has been busy helping us plan our next big fall event. In the meantime: she and Laura will be serving up mimosas Sunday afternoon from 12pm-6pm at Crush. Beacon Hill doesn't need another brunch, and we certainly can't cook, but there's nothing more fun than a champagne event at 131 Charles. Plus, we like to spend our Sundays trying on clothes and catching up with our girlfriends and this is definitely the most fun way to do that.

In other news, we're just about to burst over:
1. Our new outdoor mannequin.
2. Those black J Brands, yes we're still dying over how flattering they are.
3. The excitement of a new www.shopcrushboutique.com! Our web developer is working tirelessly, and we can't wait for the finished project.
4. New press! Lucky for November, Improperazzi pictures from Fashionably Late, and credits in local Boston magazines and the big fashion publications are causing us to beg the question: where's the Crush reality television series?
5. You! Summer's over, but autumn days at Crush are alive with the regular customers who spent summer weekends sailing and sunning. A few tourists linger on, and we love to meet new faces and make new friends, but hardcore shopping missions have returned and right now everyone wants: new skinnies, dresses that swing from work to play, ethnic inspired and eco-friendly sweaters and jewelry, LA Made long sleeved tees in every color for layering, and our absolute favorite accessory trend: sassy, bejeweled, feathered, Blair Waldorf inspired headbands.

See you Sunday!
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Lucky You!

Check out our current Lucky Break and enjoy 20% off your online purchase at Crush through the month of September. Just enter "Break0909" at checkout and save, save, save. 

Browse all of our fabulous new Fall merchandise at www.shopcrushboutique.com.

Crush, currently

August was a big month at Crush, our Fashion Show at The Liberty Hotel was huge success, we sent Jessica off to Paris, began receiving fall shipments, and did some serious d.i.y. home improvement in the store.


Fashionably Late on August 20th was certainly the highlight of our summer. Runway models strutted Crush goodies around the lobby of the hotel, and inside Clink. Downstairs, we cozied up in the corner for an intimate trunk show in the Alibi Lounge. Laura and Rebecca were interviewed by NESN (we're still awaiting video footage) and we had the opportunity to mingle with friends, customers and Boston fashionistas while gushing over our new fall finds.


The same weekend we bid adieu to Jessica who'll be spending the semester in Paris, and yes... we're jealous.


Last night, we got around to a chore we've been looking forward to tackling: painting our sweet little underground space. The three of us, Laura, Rebecca, and Brianne, shut ourselves up in the store after hours, with pizza and some paint brushes. First step, the fitting rooms. A fresh coat of paint, and per Rebecca's inner domestic goddess, some plaster. Our masterpiece though is the shelving display at the back. Achieving a fresh coat of glossy black paint over our previously bright coral shelving was a bit of a challenge, but success was had and we spiced it up with some coral sponge painting around the frame. Nothing is as fun as a crafty evening with the Crush girls.

Transitional Temptations

Stock your Fall wardrobe at Crush now with pieces that you can wear before the temperatures drastically dip. Boyfriend blazers, two-fer dresses and sexy plaids abound this season, so work them into your wardrobe in new ways. 

Now: Pair this S.N.T. cropped boy blazer with your favorite summer shorts, a Last Tango tank, and long layered necklaces for a Bohemian, beachy feel.

Later: J Brand denim leggings, boots, an oversized boyfriend tee and colorful scarf update this S.N.T. blazer for those crisp autumnal days.

Now: Plastic Island designs the perfect dress for work or play. Pair with a colorful clutch, cute headband and sexy heels to make a summer splash.

Later: Warm up by throwing your favorite bomber jacket over this two-fer dress. Complete the look with tights, boots and a slouchy tote.

Getting Dolled Up for Fall: How Plaid, Zippers, Motorcycle Details and Menswear Blazers Make the Girl

The combination of masculine sounding, halloween imagery evoking, edgy title cuts can seem downright petrifying. Not since the Nineties have these trends undercut our feminimity, but upon their return, we've actually fallen for these old haunts.

In girlie cuts, almost preppy color schemes, luxe fabrics and with just enough frill everything seems to be our friend.

Plaid pieces from Gemma and Amanda Uprichard have us thinking SJP circa Footloose, with leggings and distressed cowboy boots.

When it comes to zipper details, LNA does it like no other. With zip front skirts and down the back t-shirts, these cotton and lycra pieces are effortlessly sexy, and can be summed up with one word: "cool."

Since that just isn't enough zipper for your entire wardrobe, we can depend on a leather Plastic Island Bomber jacket (not pictured), a clover Tracey Reese dress with exposed zipper down the back, and ever-reliable LA Made for fall pieces.

Come in to Crush or visit our online store for more edgy details for Autumn, we'll be here falling for these:

Be Fashionably Early for Fall at Fashionably Late!

Many of our favorite Crushettes have been raving since April about the Fashionably Late events at the Liberty Hotel. Designers, boutiques and specialty shops alike have gotten models all dolled up to strut their most exciting pieces down the runway at Clink.

The DJ starts at 9pm, and the show starts at 10pm.

Join us after the show for drinks and a trunk show at Alibi!

Gemma Top on E!

This sexy, tailored plaid silk blouse by Gemma was worn by Cat on E! this past week. Tucked into a tight black skirt, like this nylon zipper LNA number, it goes from office fashionista, to the Alibi Patio... or any other favorite summer hotspot!