By Mia Lupo; Mosaic Fashion Editor,Since July 2005, Laura Jean Denim Shop has become a favorite shopping destination for men and women who love fashion and quality clothing. The boutique, only a few trolley stops away from Salve Regina University, is located a few doors down from the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Bellevue Avenue. Laura Jean Denim ShopRead More

By Mia Lupo; Mosaic Fashion Editor– With a large array of stores in downtown Newport, it’s easy to find stylish clothing and jewelry that’s chic, smart, and affordable. On the other hand, it’s hard to find fashion that is 100% ethically produced and environmentally friendly. For five years, Green Envy Eco Boutique has offered organic and Fair Trade jewelry, clothing,Read More

By: Mia Lupo- Fashion Editor It can be torture passing by the clothing stores on Thames Street, especially when you see the perfect outfit in the soft glow of a store’s window display. Unfortunately, it’s not just the glass that separates you from the beautiful clothes on the mannequin—living on a college budget makes it hard to buy quality, yet expensive,Read More

By Sofjola Bego, Co-Fashion Editor– When one opens the door to Kristina Richards Studio, the heavy silver wind chimes jingle like a spring afternoon in the countryside. This is not your typical old fashioned, small-town boutique, though. Located on one of Newport’s most busy pathways at 17 Touro St., Kristina Richards, as it is known by locals, is nuzzled inRead More

By: Mia Lupo- If you are looking for the perfect jewelry to compliment your wardrobe, Sequin is the place to find the right accessory for all seasons and for any occasion. Co-founded by sisters Kim and Linda Renk in 2000, Sequin seeks to create jewelry that balances artisanal quality and elegant taste.  In addition to Newport, the New York basedRead More