Faithful Bostonistas-in-training know the quickest way to a new and improved look is a fresh-faced, rosy hue. And though a few of us differ on the best way to achieve said glow, this writer is sticking with her tried and true method. Namely, Kiehl’sSun-Free Self-Tanning Formula. I’ve been a faithful slatherer for years, and only ever gotten one “you look a little orange” comment. (He clearly had no appreciation for a November tan.)
And come to think of it, it’s not just the faux-glow we heart. Several Bostonstaffers, guys included, can list an assortment of Kiehl’s products among their daily toilette (the Facial Feul, the Silk Groom, the Creme de Corps). Which is why we’re pleased to announce we have a new reason to head to Burlington: To shop the brand new Kiehl’s store, the company’s second free-standing outpost in New England (the first is on Newbury).
For years, glitz-loving New Englanders—the kind whose idea of fun is more blackjack than backpacking—had two choices: Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun. But starting in May, before Massachusetts even gets its own gambling going, they’ll have two new area places to play and stay.
While troubled ice cream maker Toscanini’s appears poised to rise from the brink of extinction, Alpha Omega seems to have met its fate. Bostonista was first to report that the Handa family had fled to India, leaving the chain’s employees and customers in the lurch.
Early this morning, a bankruptcy court judge authorized the sale of Alpha Omega’s assets to a group of investors.
Johnny Earle, owner and founder of Newbury Street’s Johnny Cupcakes boutique, has a few not-so-sweet words for surf-wear empire Billabong. As Earle reports on his blog, Billabong’s latest collection of t-shirts features a near-replica of one he designed and sold way back in 2005.
It’s too precise to be called coincidental, says Earle, pointing out that the only difference in the new “Bling-Bling” tee is the Billabong wave logo in the place of Earle’s cupcake (Bostonista, who has yet to meet a cupcake she didn’t like, prefers Johnny’s version).
“I thought for some weird reason Billabong had bought a heap of my shirts and were selling it, until I closely looked and saw their logo attached on my design,” Earle said when we talked to him this afternoon.
Asked if he would take action, Earle said, “You bet I will!” (more…)
Alpha Omega stores remained closed today, four shopping days before Christmas. At the Natick store, posted signs read ‘Closed for Inventory,’ but stores at other locations displayed nothing but darkness. Shoppers peering into the Harvard Square location reported empty display cases.
Bankruptcy attorney Richard E. Mikels of Boston firm Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo—who told Bostonista he was retained by the company three weeks ago—could not comment on when, or if, stores might reopen, what has happened to items left in Alpha Omega’s possession for repairs, or whether or not customers will ever get those items back. Mikels added that he expected Raman Handa to return to the U.S. “within a few weeks.” (more…)
Phoning in from the Pru, gymrat71 reports that the lights are out at the Alpha Omega outpost there. Calls to stores in Burlington and Harvard Square went unanswered. At the brand new Natick Collection boutique, voice mail told us it was no longer accepting messages. Handa’s own cell phone is live, but no one picks up.
We’ve also learned a little more about Handa’s financial situation. (more…)
Late yesterday afternoon, Bostonista obtained a copy of a memo addressed to ‘The Alpha Omega Team,’ dated December 19 and issued by Robert A. Joy, the Human Resource Director for the company. (Joy hasn’t returned our call seeking comment).
Over the past few weeks, rumors of financial strife and internal chaos have swirled around Boston-based, nationally renowned jewelers Alpha Omega. Now we hear that owner Raman Handa has quickly and secretly fled the country, taking with him his entire family — including son Amit and daughter Nidhi, both visible faces for the company — and leaving behind 4 stores, what must be millions of dollars worth of inventory, confused employees, and even the family dog. (more…)
Faithful Bostonistas-in-training know the quickest way to a new and improved look is a fresh-faced, rosy hue. And though a few of us differ on the best way to achieve said glow, this writer is sticking with her tried and true method. Namely, Kiehl’s Sun-Free Self-Tanning Formula. I’ve been a faithful slatherer for years, and only ever gotten one “you look a little orange” comment. (He clearly had no appreciation for a November tan.)
For years, glitz-loving New Englanders—the kind whose idea of fun is more blackjack than backpacking—had two choices: 
While troubled ice cream maker Toscanini’s appears poised to rise from the brink of extinction, Alpha Omega seems to have met its fate. Bostonista was first to report that the Handa family had 
Johnny Earle, owner and founder of Newbury Street’s Johnny Cupcakes boutique, has a few not-so-sweet words for surf-wear empire 
Late yesterday afternoon, Bostonista obtained a copy of a memo addressed to ‘The Alpha Omega Team,’ dated December 19 and issued by Robert A. Joy, the Human Resource Director for the company. (Joy hasn’t returned our call seeking comment).