03.06.08

 
march picks.
contributed by toni kervina
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  the first day of spring may seem like months away, but as the snow gives way to spring showers, get something old, snag a shoe fly and be prêt-a-porter with this list of march picks:

prêt-a-porter.
tired of the same old tourist trip? next time you're in paris, head off the beaten path and into some great shops with paris chic & trendy by adrienne ribes-tiphaine ($14.95). be in the know with 54 parisian, best-kept boutique secrets. and it fits in your poche, for the femme on the go. available at barnes and noble. 2900 peachtree road NE. near delmont. 404.261.7747. www.barnesandnoble.com


shoe fly shoe.
whether you're at a resort or at home, embrace the tropics with these bottega veneta intrecciato satin suede sandals ($1,050). avail this spring, the woven wedge heel is very cabana (with five inches of fun and fem) and oh-so-pretty in pink. available online at www.bottegaveneta.com


now sia hear.
goofball aussie songstress sia (tickets start at $15) is touring the globe to promote her album "some people have real problems." watch out for colorful outfits and whimsical croons. march 10. variety playhouse. 1099 euclid avenue. between colquitt and washita. www.ticketmaster.com


ooh la latte.
it's the ultimate day of drip. or french press. counter culture hosts a day of java with coffee cupping, barista competitions with the world barista champ and an evening party at octane coffee shop. 1009-B marietta street NW. at howell mill. 404.815.9886. www.octanecoffee.com


all you can sweet.
life is like a box of chocolates. heaven is a chocolate buffet. so reserve your spot for the park 75 chocolate buffet. for $19, savor 13 chocs like red wine caramel and milk choc cardamom cheesecake. wash down with pure valrhona hot cocoa. all through march. four seasons hotel. 75 14th street. at peachtree. 404.253.3840. www.fourseasons.com


something old, something new.
indiana jones would've had an easy go at the monthly scott antique market treasure hunt. with over 2,400 vendors, score some vintage jewelry, pottery and furniture. you won't have to face a temple of doom to get a real tiffany lamp. just other antiquers. from march 7-9. 3650 jonesboro road. at I-285. 740.569.4112. www.scottantiquemarket.com
     



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