Posts tagged ‘boutique’

March 12, 2009

Thursday: Spas + Jewels + new bars

As usual, Thursday night is packed with stuff. Don’t let the cold, dreary rain keep you from partying! This particular Thursday is the last before the SXSW madness strikes, but Cuatro’s is getting in on the fun early with some sort of college party, see my spreadsheet (tab: SXSW 2009) for more details.

As far as the other events go, not gonna lie, often a jewelry launch or boutique party is just like every one before it. But this one features some snacks and drinks I particularly love, so I can’t help but be excited for local vodka Savvy, the delicious Blue Note Bakery I discovered at a wedding event, and the sushi of Imperia. Three things I like, jewelry is just an added bonus.

Eliza Page + Kendra Scott

Sabia’s Spring Mixer, 5-8pm

The spa extraordinaire and apothecary is settling into new 5th Street digs and throwing a Spring Mixer to celebrate, featuring champagne and treats, chair massage, woods lamp skin analysis, & a gift with any $100 purchase. 1213 West 5th Street, Suite B1

TRIBEZA Happy Hour, 6-8pm

Join TRIBEZA at Austin’s newest upscale lounge Submerged. Located at 2nd & Trinity (333 E. Second St.) across from the Austin Convention Center, enjoy complimentary appetizers from across the street neighbor Fleming’s.  DJ Ntenz spins.

February 5, 2009

The good thing about weddings is …

The good thing about weddings? Champagne and cake.

Even better?

As wedding season rolls around, there are a ton of events centered around weddings where you get to sample the aforementioned champagne and cake. YUM!

Tonight, hit Second Street decor store Finch from 5-8pm for a mini-bridal extravaganza. Even if there’s no wedding in your future, free updos and makeup from milk + honey might be enough to lure you in:

Finch Bridal Event

If wedded bliss you’d rather miss, then go ahead and head out to Bee Caves for the Anna Gray Grand Opening Party, co-hosted by Austin Monthly magazine and featuring a Kendra Scott trunk show.

The best part here? Free food and wine from The Grove, a FANTASTIC restaurant tucked into a strip mall right off Bee Caves and 360. Once you’re at The Grove, I promise you’ll have no idea you’re in a strip mall and you’ll be loving your tasty and affordable wine flight, nibbling on eight different types of bruschetta, and downing mussels like there’s no tomorrow. Or, if you’re at the Anna Gray event, you’ll be doing the same, only from a cocktail napkin in a jewelry boutique–props to anyone brave enough to open retail right now!

Anna Gray Grand Opening

January 16, 2009

Circuit City Liquidation! + St. Bernard Sale

Not that bankruptcy is ever really a good thing (for the economy, the company’s workers, so on and so on), but for consumers in need of a computer, camera, printer, etc., Circuit City’s announcement today that it is officially going kaput is a little bit exciting.

Circuit City has apparently hired four liquidation companies to handle the sales, which start tomorrow and run until March 31, pending court approval. The website and call center will cease to operate after Jan. 18.

I hope they have start their liquidation with better discounts than Linens ‘N Things, who started their liquidatoin at a paltry (seriously, you’re going out of business, sell it all off!) 30% off and drew it out FOREVER. I mean, March 31 is a long way off too, but you gotta figure by then all they’re gonna have is a few batteries, a Celine Dion CD, and some Disney movies on VHS that someone found in a box in the back.

When I tried to check out circuitcity.com for deals just moments ago, it said “We’re updating our site with new products and special offers. Please come back in a few minutes.” Could it already be starting!?

On another sale note, unconfirmed rumor is that St. Bernard Sports on Third Street is having a midnight madness sale where everything is 30% off. Paltry? They’re not going out of business.

On the unconfirmed rumor note, rumor has it that the big department stores do their inventory on the 15th, so look for big sales this weekend. (Is this common knowledge that I just don’t know? Or is it an industry secret? Or just wrong?)

January 10, 2009

Guadalupe 5

Michael Hsu is just all over the place. From a new P. Terry’s (by my house! at 32nd & Lamar) to this Guadalupe 5 condo-type building, Uchi & Olivia’s architect is one busy man.

Celebrate modern architecture, design, and art at the Michael Hsu-designed Guadalupe 5 at 502 West 55th Street. The event will also be the debut for Threshold Interiors, a new interior design & furniture boutique opening in February. Stop by and enjoy wine, champagne, and snacks from The Woodland.

TODAY, 3pm-6pm

January 8, 2009

I hereby dub this shopping week

While everyone else is “Free Week”ing it–let those live-music lovers revel–I think we should be shopping. Mainly because I’ve found a lot of great deals to share with you! And it seems like all I’m blogging about this week is shopping … stimulate the economy, people, stimulate! Does this make me the Czarina of Shopping?

Apparently there’s a website out there about local shopping called Shop512. Now, snotty native that I am, I don’t think I need this, but surely it could help newbies find some good shopping off the beaten path. Plus, there’s a sales section, and who can resist that?

Also, in the name of shopping and getting pampered at the same time, check out the sweet spa days at Saks this month:


Armani Facial Event
Every Monday in January
Receive a complimentary stone facial and makeup application with Armani skincare
and cosmetics.
To schedule your appointment, please call 512.231.3787

YSL Spa Event
Saturday, January 10
Let the YSL team professional makeup artist create a sleek, sophisticated look just for you.

Sisley Spa Event
Wednesday, January 14 through Friday,
January 16
Get luminous skin with our Sisley products and learn the secret to beautiful skin.

Sisley International Makeup Artist
Personal Apearance

Saks invites you to meet Alfredo Lizardi,
Sisley’s International Makeup Artist
Friday, January 16
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call 512.231.3765


La Mer Spa Event
Friday, January 23
Get perfect skin with a complimentary facial
from La Mer.
For additional information, please call 512.231.3763

La Prairie Spa Event
Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31
Indulge your skin with a luxurious facial
with La Prairie skincare.

December 26, 2008

Post-Christmas Sales!!

Don’t know how good they’re gonna be, but I’m guessing that they’re gonna be even better than the 20-30% off of everything we saw before Christmas … plus, here are a few secret deals:

Saks Fifth Avenue

Today only, online and in store, designer wares are up to 75% off. Once the weekend hits, prices will be back up and not as discounted. SHOP TODAY!

Round Rock Outlets

This is one of my fave outlet malls around not only because it has a BCBG (my fave brand ever AND extra 15% off entire store today only!) but because it’s small enough to “stop by” without having to devote a day to it but still has a number of good stores. Click here for a list of sales by store!

MyFoxAustin says there are sales here:

Macy’s: up to 75 percent off on jewelry, bedding and appliances.

Wal-Mart: up to 80 percent off fall merchandise like jewelry, appliances and toys.

Circuit City: “markdowns” on laptops, digital cameras, flat-screen TVs and more (isn’t Circuit City going out of business? Why am I seeing “Now Hiring” signs?)

Neiman Marcus: 80 percent off fall clothing.

Toys R Us: up to 75 percent off toys

More include Fry’s, Best Buy, Sears, JCPenney … I’m expecting Black Friday 2, really. Um, I’m on saks.com, nordstrom.com and victoriassecret.com and it’s only 10 minutes in to 12/26 … make sure to use www.retailmenot.com if you’re shopping online for EXTRA discount codes!!

December 17, 2008

Wednesday Events: Kirk Gallery, Greg Vendetti

The new Second Street store (albeit on the OTHER side … that is, other side of the site of the W) known for mod homewares is hosting its first annual Holiday Party. Party favors include bevvies–Scotch and champagne–and a giveaway of any product in the store under $250, winner’s choice. Don’t miss it! 6-8pm, Kirk, 210 Guadalupe

Soulful singer-songwriter Greg Vendetti is playing tonight at Lucky Lounge. Michael Barnes, social writer for the Statesman and Out & About columnist calls him a “deft vocalist … [who] brings to Austin a pliable, exacting sound.” I call him a friend of mine, and he’s a silly, confident performer who loves music as much as anyone I know (except my bro–long live Achachay!).  10pm, Lucky Lounge

November 20, 2008

Thursday is back to being Thursday

Last week, Wednesday was the new Thursday: jam-packed with events. This week, Thursday is back and bigger and better than ever … must be the holiday season! I’m torn! Which to go to?!

Magazine Issue Launch: Austin Monthly

Austin Monthly is launching their December COOL issue and the winter issue of Austin Monthly Home at a super eco-friendly home in Rollingwood. The party features a glimpse into an incredibly-designed home, as well as free food and drinks, per usual. I’m personally partial because I wrote an article for Austin Monthly Home this issue, but Rollingwood IS pretty far from me …

Austin Monthly Party

2009 Calendar Kick-Off: Austin Fun Stuff

Then, Austin Fun Stuff Calendars is having a private calendar kick-off party (don’t worry, you’re invited, thisislifeinaustin readers!)from 5-8pm at the Cathedral of Junk. There will be live music, free beer and drinks, giveaways of 2009 calendars, and more. You MUST RSVP to attend.

Fashion Show + Party Favors: Soigne and Slate

Slate Mens Apparel and Soigne Boutique are celebrating their anniversary from 7-9pm!

Winter fashion show at 7:30 plus complimentary appetizers and drinks.

Soigne’ and Slate will also be giving away party favors from Hause of Howe, French Connection, and Ben Sherman for men and women.

Enjoy 20% off clothes and shoes that evening!

Grand Opening: lululemon

On the other hand, lululemon is hosting their Grand Opening (nevermind that they had events all last weekend) with a sushi chef and lots of live entertainment!lululemon party

What’s a busy socialite to do?!

November 13, 2008

Free eyebrow shaping?!

Sometimes, you go to all these events at stores and boutiques and it becomes the same thing: little snacks on white napkins, wine in plastic cups made to look nice, and mini-makeovers. All of which are good things. But when you hear of an event with something entirely new, you get a little bit excited.

Enter “free eyebrow shaping by Sabia.”

Wildflower Organics hosts BLING IT ON! today from 5 – 8pm at the North Lamar location. Features a trunk show with jewelry by Catherine Nicole (met her last night at the Red River Flats event where we were both getting teased hairdos by Corey Michael Salon, LOVE some of her layered necklaces) and mini-makeovers and eyebrow shaping by Sabia. Organic libations will be provided by Emerald City Press.

This event offers some stellar things … If I wasn’t going to the second-to-last free Crossfit workout (sad), I’d definitely go!

October 30, 2008

Magazine Throwdown Thursday

Are you a Tribeza girl or Austin Monthly man? Because AM is hosting not one but TWO events this Thursday, while the ‘Bez is hosting just one event, and I’m not even sure the drinks are free this time around! Two of the events are just one block apart … oh the drama! Deets:

Tribeza Happy Hour at TASTE Select Wines

Taste Select Wines (downtown on Cesar Chavez) is a new eating/drinking concept in Austin. Part wine bar, part restaurant, part retail space, Taste is a sure way to satisfy your food and wine cravings. Join Tribeza for complimentary bites and great drink specials.
Time: 6-8pm

Austin Monthly at Second Street’s BoConcept

This one has the most sponsors, so I’d say it’ll be the biggest party if that’s what you’re into.

Last but not least, though least likely for me to attend:

Austin Monthly in the middle of nowhere at The Vineyard at Florence

I’m obviously way too lazy to type up all that info–besides, this way their graphic designer gets more mileage out of her work…

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