Lori's Gets Real Simple

Shoes, shoes and more shoes greeted the guests of Real Simple magazine as they were treated to a shoe shopping experience at Lori's on Armitage.  From Vince Camuto, Jeffrey Campbell and Mia to Italian designer exclusives, guests were given the run of the store.

We like to host in style. As guests entered they were given a warm Lori's welcome and treat, including Jeffrey Campbell's fiercely red No You Din't nail polish and a Real Simple run-down of six spring trend must-haves. Then began the melee. Remember kid-in-the-candy-store syndrome? So much to choose from of so much you want you are paralyzed by desire? Welcome to Lori's.

Some guests were overwhelmed by the large selection; others hunted specific styles. Some were more savvy, stacking up potential purchases, but never slacking their pace.

The big hits of the evening? Vince Camuto and Jeffrey Campbell, of course.

The guests were not alone in their delight. The Lori's team also had great fun! They were happy to work with one of the Real Simple's sales team, Patti Costello, and her guest. We left the evening with a number of shoe-satiated shoppers and not a small dent in our inventory!

 

Redacted: In which we correct ourselves.

Recently (read: Tuesday) in our article on grunge chic we advised you to not " ... get your flannel out just yet." Well, we've changed our mind: Please get your flannel out. Or, at least, your grungy-looking plaids.

To be honest we only made our original statement because our squad of crackerjack researchers couldn't find just exactly the shrunken plaid flannel blazer with a tailored waist we demanded for those boots, so, we glossed over it. However also very recently (i.e., Thursday) we received new scarves from Echo Design and they are a perfect substitute.

Measuring two feet wide by six feet long, these 100% wool scarves are cut from beiges, blacks, purples, maroons and blues for a muted Seattle Scene feel. Elastic threads sewn lengthwise keep the scarf gathered to about a foot wide, lending a movement and shape.

We think they'd be perfect with a industrial, three-eyelet oxford like MIA's Dominic. Gussied up in black patent leather over a thick lug sole, this shoe is the perfect balance to Echo's muted, textured scarves. In between try ACNE's Generic Girl Tab jeans, a close-fitting white bateau tee under a cropped jacket, and, if you dare, a cap.

Buffalo plaid was a hot second last fall and we're thinking with all the nods to Doc Martens, grunge rock and general '90s retooling, we'll see sophisticated plaids again this fall.