Cathy Pereira of Shelton has started a new business, Cathy’s Custom Lockets, which will hold events where people can create one-of-a-kind personalized jewelry. During the interactive gatherings, Pereira will assist guests in making jewelry that reflects their own style. Pereira will be an independent designer with Origami Owl Custom Jewelry, a direct sales company. Origami...

Owners of the Winged Monkey, 384 Post Road East in Westport, said the store is remaining in business despite a Facebook post to the contrary. Cathy and Joel Vogel said the Winged Monkey has signed a new lease and started a new buying website.

It is one thing for someone to perform as a successful entrepreneur after graduating from business school, but quite another to achieve success while still an undergraduate student. But Sacred Heart University junior Paul Guarino is one such success story. In the summer of 2011, Guarino, who is double-majoring in marketing and sport management, launched...

An initiative begun in spring 2012 by Sacred Heart President John Petillo — to start a campus-based philanthropic T-shirt business as a learning vehicle for students — got a big push forward when the tragic events in Newtown unfolded this past December. The university community was looking for a way to show caring and support,...

There were sandwiches and wine, and First Selectmen Kurt Miller picked out a skirt for his wife, as Gina’s Closet celebrated its official opening Jan. 18 at 223 West Street, Seymour, in the CVS Plaza. Gina’s Closet is a “high-end” consignment boutique, said owner Anne Marie Del Toro, and the shop is named for her...

Nancy Zylstra wants to “dress every woman from head to toe,” and with her line of fashion accessories, she can do just that for every Fairfield County woman (and man). Seven years ago, when Zylstra’s two daughters were becoming more self-sufficient, she knew she wanted to give her life a jump-start, so she returned to...

It is one thing for someone to perform as a successful entrepreneur after graduating from business school, but quite another to achieve success while still an undergraduate student. But Sacred Heart University junior Paul Guarino is one such success story. In the summer of 2011, Guarino, who is double-majoring in marketing and sport management, launched...

In August, Lush, a cosmetic store will be opening in Westfield Trumbull. Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics offers selections of eco-friendly skin care, hair care, bath and body treats and gifts loaded with natural ingredients. Lush makes effective products using fruits and vegetables, the finest essential oils and ingredients that are ethically and sustainably procured from...

A diamond isn’t the only accessory that is a girl’s best friend — just ask the owner of Material Girls in Orange. From leather bracelets, to wraps and cuffs, beach bags and more, the store offers a variety of accessories to its customers. “We have a lot of designer looks, at an affordable price point,”...

From beach to the street, wearers of the Letarte clothing line can get a functional and fashionable bikini to hit the water, and then the perfect tunic to slide on to go right to dinner. Recently, the company that has stores in Greenwich, Maui and Nantucket, was named to the Made in the USA Hall...

Westfield Style, the award winning national Westfield Fashion program that helps consumers learn how to wear the hottest looks and where to shop them at Westfield retailers, is continuing to help shoppers a personal styling service on demand at Westfield Trumbull. The focal point of the offering is the Westfield Style Lounge, a dedicated space...