MavenMag Philadelphia

May 1, 2009

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Fashioning Her Own Future

By Anna Cutler
April 20, 2009

Zahra Saeed knows what women want. They want tasteful, colorful and stylish clothing to enhance their own personal taste. They want clothing that is affordable, but meticulously crafted. They want their clothing to reflect their individuality and uniqueness. Zahra understands that women simply want to feel beautiful, no matter their status or size. And she is giving women exactly that with her new clothing line and boutique in Center City, Philadelphia.

It’s no surprise that Zahra knows what women want. As a self-aware, determined and skilled business woman and designer, she has built a life for herself and her two daughters despite some difficult obstacles. Zahra, born and raised in Pakistan, entered into an arranged marriage at 18 ... Continue

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Style in the Suburbs

By Elisa Lewis
Fashion Editor, MavenMag

Sometimes, it’s hard being out in the suburbs, style-wise. Many boutiques feel like they are more geared to teenagers, while others feel too staid. What’s a woman to do? Gramercy owner Khaki Young understands that living out in the suburbs does not mean losing your edge, and has brought chic urban style to Spread Eagle Village in Wayne.… Continue

Posted by MavenMag on April 20, 2009 at 5:00am

Lux or Lollipop?

By Kristin Dudley
Beauty Editor, MavenMag

A moment of Zen comes over me as I walk into Cosmo's Nail Salon at the corner of 7th and Chestnut. I spot the shiny new gossip magazines and am welcomed with the standard "pick your color" request. I delightfully head to the wall of OPI and consider my upcoming events. If I have no substantial fashion inspiration upon which to base my color choice, I consider a… Continue

Posted by MavenMag on April 20, 2009 at 4:30am — 2 Comments

Chandelier Chic

By Erica Curtis
Home Decor Editor, MavenMag

Just because you don't have a grand foyer or a formal dining room doesn't mean you can't rock a crystal chandelier in your home. Even if you eat at a folding table every night, or have a communal stoop, you can still incorporate this standout mode of lighting. (In fact, that's all the more reason to treat yourself to some unapologetic ritz and glitz!) No ma… Continue

Posted by MavenMag on April 20, 2009 at 4:00am

Nature’s Local Weapon Against Allergies

By Katie Del Balzo
Health and Wellness Editor, MavenMag

I am a winter person, and I positively loathe the coming of spring. Give me the cold, blistery weather, layer me up with coats, scarves, and sweaters, and let it snow. Let the snow cover the ground, freeze the vegetation, put all living things into desolate hibernation. Even though winter can be pretty depressing, I love, love, love… Continue

Posted by MavenMag on April 20, 2009 at 3:30am