BlogBloghttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012-05-04T22:27:40ZSquarespaceMinnetonkas have arrived!http://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/5/3/minnetonkas-have-arrived.htmlFlock2012-05-03T16:46:12Z2012-05-03T16:46:12ZYour mom probably wore them. Maybe even your grandparents. Whether you're an urban cowgirl or the real deal, Minnetonka Moccasins are the last word in classic Americana style and have been since 1946. Flock is excited to welcome this handmade line of shoes, both time-tested and celebrity approved! We're happy to have four different style of slip-ons and low booties to chopse from, so whether you like yours fringed, feathered, or embroidered, Flock has the pair for you!

Brown Hi-Top Boot $54.95

El Paso Ankle Bootie $45.95

Feather Slip- On $45.95

Classic Kilty Slip-On $39.95

 

]]>Roscoe and Bo: Mascots of Flockhttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/5/1/roscoe-and-bo-mascots-of-flock.htmlFlock2012-05-01T15:19:09Z2012-05-01T15:19:09Z

Most people who shop at Flock know my two pups Roscoe and Bo pretty well. They have been staples at our little shop here on Shawmut Ave. since we opened and are quite well known through the neighborhood. Since I am their mom, I'm a little biased but I have always thought that having them in the store makes it feel more welcoming, more warm and altogether just a better environment. Well, we were super excited when we were asked to be part of the Boston Herald story about local shops with dogs as their mascots. My finacee and I love living in the South End, mostly because of the amount of dog lovers who live here. We know most of our neighbors by their dogs and I associate a lot of our wonderful customers with their dogs. Having Roscoe and Bo at Flock is not only great for myself and my customers, but also for them! They have made so many friends in the neighborhood that love to stop in and say hello, like Daisy, Georgia, Oopton, Oscar, Maggie, Maisy and America.

 

If you get a chance, read this great article in today's Boston Herald! And thank you to all our wonderful customers who have always welcomed Roscoe, Bo and the Flock family in our South End neighborhood home!

 

]]>The South End Meets the Sunset Strip!http://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/4/12/the-south-end-meets-the-sunset-strip.htmlFlock2012-04-12T17:43:04Z2012-04-12T17:43:04ZWe are so excited to welcome Chaser LA tees to Flock! Just like your favorite threadbare tee from years ago, these are soft beyond belief, perfectly slouchy, and emblazend with graphics of your favorite bands (with a heavy emphasis on the Grateful Dead of course!).

Founded in 1988 as a direct offshoot of the LA music scene (we can only imagine getting our hands on an original Guns 'N Roses "Appetite for Destruction" beauty) the brand has evolved with the times, creating a luxury product with an air of gritty authenticity. Keep an eye out for more styles from this new Flock fave!

Grateful Dead Tie-Die, $58

Grateful Dead Fringe, $64

The Clash White Riot, $52

Jimmy Page Muscle Tee, $52

]]>Let them eat cake!http://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/3/29/let-them-eat-cake.htmlFlock2012-03-29T20:46:11Z2012-03-29T20:46:11ZWhen you're surrounded by scrumptious bakery treats on every corner, as we are here at Flock, it can be a challenge to maintain a modicum of willpower. (I'm talking to you, Wholly Grain scone!) And with a certain First Flockette's nuptuals coming up, let's just say we have cake on the brain. Which is why I simply could not believe my eyes when I saw these stunning creations from Charm City Cakes' (of Ace of Cakes fame) Spring "collection". These are truely cakes fit for a queen and almost too gorgeous to eat- some even remind us of our favorite outfits! Without further ado...

 

 

 

 

 

 

View the rest of these delectable couture confections here!

 

]]>The Hunger Games, Flock-Stylehttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/3/22/the-hunger-games-flock-style.htmlFlock2012-03-22T19:25:59Z2012-03-22T19:25:59ZSo there's a little movie coming out tomorrow, The Hunger Games- maybe you've heard of it? Although this is almost guaranteed to be the smash of the year, with no shortage of inspired products to boot, we here at Flock were crushing on Katniss last fall with our lookbook inspired by the trilogy.

Conceived and styled by Jamie Wood, with photography and editing by Elise Crevier, The Dream Hunter follows our very own Dani into the woods as she chases her dreams with bow and arrow in hand, and sets up camp amongst the flora and fauna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View the entire lookbook here!

]]>Spotlight On: Vega Jewelryhttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/3/1/spotlight-on-vega-jewelry.htmlFlock2012-03-01T21:15:49Z2012-03-01T21:15:49ZGood vibes can be hard to come by these days- between day to day stresses and the increasing uncertainty of the world we live in, maintaining a positive outlook can be a challenge. While forcing a smile and a few sun salutations can definitely help, we're all for wearing our good energy in the form of chunky organic crystals and reclaimed leather. Vega, a jewelry line from NYC by way of Maui features leather wrapped Brazillian quartz on silk chains, recycled leather fringe earrings, and forged brass cuffs with crystal amulets, all infused with positive, healing energy by creator Victoria Kray. Each piece is individually made to order and completely one of a kind.

Single Flame Cuff $105

 

Twin Flame Cuff $145

Fatty Leather Wrapped Crystal $98

Suede Tassle Necklace $115

]]>Spotlight On: Luv AJhttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/2/23/spotlight-on-luv-aj.htmlFlock2012-02-23T20:29:11Z2012-02-23T20:29:11ZIf you fancy yourself a bit of a bad girl, or even if you're just a wanna-be, Luv AJ has got your jewelry needs covered. Chains, spikes and studs abound but in a distinctly elegant way, ready to be layered with precious stones or heavy metal. A favorite of LA it girls like Nicole Ritchie and Whitney Port since 2005, the ever expanding line by Amanda Thomas continues to impress with it's "badass bling" aesthetic.

Handmade from nautural metals and elements, these are unique statement pieces that are perfect for layering or worn on their own.

Pyramid Stud Charm Necklace $77

 

Crystal Cross Chandelier Earrings $132

Hanging Spike Necklace $132

Open Crystal Rings $66

 

]]>Spotlight on: Digby & Ionahttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/2/9/spotlight-on-digby-iona.htmlFlock2012-02-09T20:05:26Z2012-02-09T20:05:26ZValentine's Day is right around the corner but here at Flock we're not wishing for dainty heart shaped baubles. If we're lucky, Cupid will strike with a hand-crafted piece from Digby & Iona's "Me & My Arrow" Collection. Through a jewelry-making class, former carpenter Aaron Ruff "found a more intimate connection with constructing objects that people could actually wear and behold," and thus Digby & Iona was born.

Incorporating many aspects of his life into his designs, from history, nature, literature, and everyday objects, Ruff creates a sense of whimsy for each lucky wearer of his pieces. One thing's for sure- we're smitten!

The Arrow cuff is oxidized sterling silver shaft and yellow silver arrowheads.

Each Arrow cuff is assembled by hand with two different yellow silver arrowheads.

$210

 

The Bluejay Arrow Necklace has an oxidized bronze shaft, sterling silver arrowhead and comes on a 30" sterling silver chain. The arrow is 4.5" long tip to feather.

$150

The Bow necklace has an oxidized bronze shaft with sterling silver string and grip. Necklace comes on a 30" sterling silver chain.

$190

All of these pieces and more are available at Flock Boutique!

 

]]>Spotlight On: Darlinghttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/1/27/spotlight-on-darling.htmlFlock2012-01-27T20:22:26Z2012-01-27T20:22:26ZNew to Flock for Spring is UK line Darling, a favorite of English roses the world over! Launched in 2008 by independant boutique owner Nadia Moraes, the brand features vintage inspired details, the most feminine of prints, and best of all, a very accessible price point- most of the line is priced under $100! The most recent arrivals in the store are delicate floral dresses that are easily layerable to wear now with tights and a cardi, and sweet, wispy blouses that wouldn't be out of place on Kate Hudson or Kate Moss!  These affordable little luxuries are sure to be long gone by the time spring hits so don't hesitate to jump on the darling bandwagon!

]]>Spotlight On: adorn by Sarah Lewishttp://www.flockboston.com/blog/2012/1/20/spotlight-on-adorn-by-sarah-lewis.htmlFlock2012-01-20T20:05:29Z2012-01-20T20:05:29ZSarah Lewis is a girl after our own hearts. She owns a boutique in Philadelphia, stocks it chock full of sustainable and unique clothing, accessories, and self-made jewelry, and according to her bio is driven by her love for nature, travel, fashion, and music. Hmmmm...sounds familiar! Flock fans have been in the know about her hand-crafted jewelry line adorn, long before her recent Daily Candy "Best of Philadelphia" award. We love the rustic femininity of her pieces, as well as the sustainablility and socially  responsible nature of her work. All adorn pieces are crafted using reclaimed metals and ethically mined and traded stones.

Exquisitely chunky opal drusy quartz, set in silver

 

Handsome cast brass deer, hanging from a tangle of chains

A regal and primitive carved Magnesite elephant, hanging from a gold-plated chain

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