ART SALE: One part boutique and one part gallery make Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction one of the coolest stores in all of Center City. If you've never been here, now is the perfect time to check out their eclectic collection of clothing, housewares, and some of the best leather accessories hand-crafted by local artisans. And through the end of August, the store is offering 40% off outside apparel brands. Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, 116 North 3rd Street, 215.922.2600
NEW YEAR, NEW RULERS: Back-to-School isn't just for the kids. It's also a great time of year to update those old office supplies with new exciting tools to keep you working hard instead of hardly working! The new DiVoga Mod Nature collection brings a big helping of style to your traditional desk items like pencil cases, binders, and notebooks. Available at Office Max, 751 Horsham Road, Lansdale, PA, 215.393.8160
CHAUS FOR MOM: For the busy woman looking for clothes that take her from a PTA meeting to drinks with friends, Chaus is your label. Every piece in the collection is machine washable and under $100. The collection ranges from trendier pieces like a Michael Jackson-inspired sequin tank, to traditional basics like boyfriend blazers and ruched anoraks. Available Boscov’s, 400 W Route 38, Moorestown, NJ, 856.231.1101
