Here's looking at you, Boston

I met a chic lady at a sewing class in Davis Square last week. Her name is Martini, she lives in Dorchester, and she took up sewing because she likes to dress like a "1950s housewife" and couldn't find the perfect dresses in stores — fabulous, right?

Anyhow, she mentioned how much she loves the Sartorialist (who doesn't?) and that she's actually started her own version of the blog right here in Boston. It's called Beyond Boston Chic, and although it's derivative, the blog's also a great look at what fashionistas and hep cats in our own city are wearing to Whole Foods or while walking around the Common. We're often ribbed for having a conservative approach to fashion in New England — so not true! — but Martini is showing off just what makes us unique.

Be sure to wear your funkiest minidresses and flats out and about this weekend, lest you see this sewing style-maven snapping photos in your neighborhood. No mom jeans, no leggings, and definitely no fleece vests!

[One of Martini's recent finds: a psychedelic dress in Porter Square / beyondbostonchic.blogspot.com]