August 15, 2007

Je T’aime, Paris

Looc Opens

Mister Right started with drinks. Then it was a date. Next thing you knew, it was kisses and … eek! An invite back to his place? Not so fast, Mister Right Back Where You Started.

Quickly, you conjured up a mysterious amour from gay Paree. Jealous and intimidated, your date fled faster than you could say, “Ooo la la.”

Your timing couldn’t be better, as you now have a new passion to attend to: Looc, the South End’s newest boutique (opens tomorrow). It’s the love child of Audra Bodenstab and Shawna Strachan, two preppy girls with infinite and innate style who mix classics with the unexpected for a pulled-together look that works on every occasion (and continent).

Their whitewashed space with nautical touches and Frenchie flourishes says Nantucket-by-way-of-St.-Tropez and shines with a mix of New York and Parisian designers like Thread Social, Nili Lotan, Ella Luna, and M/Marani. It’s just the right blend of beach chic and Paris style.

And perfect for your date with Mister Right Now.

Looc, 12 Union Park Street, South End (617-357-5333).