Boston - April 20, 2007

Secret Admirer

Crush Boutique Opens

To our latest Crush,

We’re total geeks for sending you a love note. But we think you’re super cute, and we turn into shy little pups every time we even think about telling you this in person.

But here goes: When we first heard you were opening, we admit, we giggled. Could this shop really compare to all the others out there?

Then we peeked inside your just-opened doors and were completely turned on by those buttery yellow walls, that solid black trim, and (oh, baby) those bold splashes of rosy red.

But we know looks aren’t everything. Which is why you totally killed us with what we found inside. Your shelves were filled with trim tops from Bread and Butter and Paper Denim & Cloth; and your hangers were heavy with dress after affordable dress by Alisha Levine, Chelsea Flower, and Tracy Reese. You’ve even got things for our current flame, like Project E and Modern Amusement (too bad we’re ditching him for you).

And, since you keep luring us back for more, we’re guessing you feel the same.

Crush Boutique, 131 Charles Street, Beacon Hill (617-720-0010).