Join us at Calico, Saturday, December 3rd for a trunk show with A Beautiful Life! Tony Artur (one half of the husband-and-wife team behind favorites I Heart Unicorns, The All Nighter Hair Powder, and Pre Game Styling Spray) will be on hand with styling tips and demo’s through-out the day. He’ll also be bringing a [...]
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When we spotted this super-cute girl shopping at Calico, OF COURSE, we accosted her to snap a pic! We love her 80′s-inspired platinum shag with DIY teal stripes! Get the look by sectioning off your hair with strips of scotch tape, then dab on Manic Panic in the electrifying hue of your choice! Like this [...]
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People constantly compliment our web design and promotional materials–and we must agree, they DO look pretty spiffy. The source of said spiff? The fine folks at mediumstudio, a small graphic design firm here in downtown New Bedford, MA. Below are some of our favorites from our go-to graphics guy, John Cox. Travessia Winery – Label [...]
Lovin’ these portraits of Cali–one of our fave customers–taken at Calico and around downtown New Bedford! Cali wears a vintage 60′s polka dot dress from Circa in New Bedford Cali wears a French Connection party dress from, local boutique, Contary and Deena and Ozzy studded shoes from Urban Outfitters please+thankyou headband and sunnies from Calico [...]
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Coming up this Saturday are two VERY exciting events at Calico’s two very awesome locations! First, we’re sponsoring CRAFT-O-RAMA in downtown New Bedford! This outdoor artists’ market and mini music-fest happens in Wing’s Court, right near our headquarters, at Union and Purchase Streets. Shop the BEST of area crafters, artisans, designers, farmers, and more! Listen [...]
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Just a few behind the scenes snaps from our photoshoot with Aga today! Cute Vintage One Piece Vintage 90′s Todd Oldham–VERY McQueeny… Cody & Aga: Smoke Break Check the shop for new arrivals this weekend, including some adorable vintage swimsuits! xoxo, Elissa Like this on Facebook
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We just finished our spring window display here at Calico! Cute Window Sketch by Cody Nowell We started with the bold pattern fabric–found at our beloved local Ikea. Next, Cody found an awesome tissue paper flower-making tutorial via Martha Stewart. Cody suspended the flowers from fishing line and added some astroturf from Building 19–so it [...]
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Join us during April’s AHA! Night for a MINI SPA at Calico! > Dermalogica skin care consultation with esthetician, Samantha Linhares > Minx mani demo with the area’s ONLY certified Minx specialist, Sarah Varley > Plus, stop by and sign up for our e-mail newsletter and you’ll be entered to win a FREE Minx mani, [...]
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It’s BAAAACK! Calico’s first SHOP n’ SWAP last fall was so popular, we just had to bring it back for spring! Its easy–and FREE–to participate! Just bring your gently-used clothing, shoes, and accessories* to trade with other thrifty fashionista’s! This is a great opportunity to clean out your closet AND get a fabulous, free wardrobe [...]
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After minimal deliberation, we’ve chosen my friend Lauren’s chic new home as the backdrop of our up-coming spring editorial. We absolutely love her color palette and decorating and are so excited to have such a perfect, springtime-y setting for our lookbook! (Thanks, Lauren!!) Without further adieu , here’s a peek inside… Stay tuned, Calico fans! [...]
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