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When was the last time you had TOO MUCH FUN!!
Despite cold weather, snow and icy roads, over 35 people attended the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s mixer at the Clay Cafe, to kickoff it’s Sewickley Unleashed spring event to benefit Animal Friends. This event is going to be TOO MUCH FUN..so mark your calendars for April 24th, 2010!
Yvonne Kass, of Fondi’s Gourmet Market, Alexis Comunale, Jewel Thief, and Sandy Moisey, of Sewickley Car Store were among the Sewickley merchants, local artists and chamber members who ‘unleashed’ their creativity as they handpainted pet bowls to be auctioned off at the Pawsitively Purrfect Cocktail Party.
Brenda Fisk, Mixer Chairperson said, ” the event was well attended despite the weather. It was a fun,social networking event that also spawned many great ideas to promote Sewickley.”
Brenda’s shop, Fun By the Pound will also be one of the three locations for Sewickley Story Time, another activity of the Sewickley Unleashed event. Other locations include the Sewickley Library, Sweetwater Center for the Arts and Laughlin Children’s Center.
Coordinated by Doug Flory, Exec.Director of The Laughlin Children Center and Animal Friends, The Sewickley Story Time is an activity where children will get the opportunity read their favorite stories to dogs who love to listen!
Robin Pesa of Busy Bee Boutique Photography recently captured Doug and Olive at the center. Robin and other participating photographers will be shooting images of some local residents and business people with their pets. These images will be displayed in local businesses who are asking for your votes by making a small monetary donation to Animal Friends.
The day into evening event will include activities for family members of all ages and their pets. Anyone interested in participating in the Pet parade? Attend the street fair on Broad, (no charge) with over 40 tent vendors, a pet agility course, adoptable pets from Animal Friends, music, entertainment and more. Stroll down Beaver Street and check out the many exhibitors: Sewickley Historical Society, Sewickley History Center, Renee Takacs-Pet psychic, to name a few. Take advantage of the many store merchants who will be offering specials for the day!
The fun doesn’t end here…
Pawsitively Purrfect Cocktail Party , 6:30pm at the Sewickley Car Store will feature a fashion show, silent auctions of gift baskets, hand painted Pet bowls and for the men…..authentic signed sports memorabilia!
Food and Beverage stations provided by local restauranteurs like Post Office Deli,
Cafe Des Ami, Naked Grape
and The Market District at Settler’s Ridge will sustain you as you mix and mingle, check out the fashion show as we preview the latest Spring trends for Men and Women, take your chances on some great baskets and prizes in the Chinese auction, with many more surprises underway.
RSVP required to receive your special invitation:
Sandy Moisey
Executive Assistant
Sewickley Car Store
Stay tuned to this blog for updates on this great benefit for
Animal Friends!
Primary sponsor:
Trib Total Media
Contributors:
PNC Bank
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Random thoughts about body image
I was watching “What Not To Wear”, a show that takes a sans-style chic, goes thru her closet and throws her favorite clothing into the trash because she agreed to get made over with a $5K wardrobe. Ok, I admit it, I would love to do that, I think. They would probably tell me that I wear too much black. I need to wear more things that are fitted and not loose and flowy….I get it.
Personally, I think if you have developed your own personal style, why should you change it to fit someone else’s definition of style. (Unless you clearly don’t have any, like the chicks they choose for this program)
So I love my leggings and boots and loose flowy tops. I’ll probably not change my fashion style…until some day, one day, I lose about 20 pounds, and I can wear the cute little fitted tees and dresses:) ala Carrie Bradshaw.
Which brings me to another story:
My friend and I were at Barnes and Noble before Christmas and we both bought a food journal and a bargain book, The Abs Diet. We planned on being accountable to each other, to be each other’s support and encouragement to lose weight. I have yet to start. I need a kick start!
I’ve been to the gym twice. I have the Isagenix program that my husband and I get automatic monthly shipments. I need to cleanse, detox. I just can’t get started. My resolution: Just show up. Just do it. Easier said than done. I wish I enjoyed running. I wish I had better workout shoes and cute yoga outfits. I wish I could get rid of the’tire’. I wish I had a good writing pen. (really.) I miss that hard sweat, the 2nd -day-after-a-good -work -out muscle pain.
Things I’m doing Tomorrow:
I’ll take a full body picture of myself http://fittipdaily.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/picture-your-weight-loss/ and post where I can’t miss it!
Going to Lainey’s Zumba class for a good hard sweat.
Logging my caloric intake.
Fish and Veggies.
Take down my Christmas decorations.
Tomorrow.
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Get some ‘Brass in Your Pocket’
GOT BRASS IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I’M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE
Chrissy Hynde is one of my all-time favorite Rocker Chics.
From the early days, I felt connected to her. I couldn’t belt out the tunes like she did, but we had some similarities.
I went to Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio in the early 70′s, she attended Kent State University in Kent, Ohio during the Kent State shootings. We were practically neighbors, sisters.
I always loved her look. The dark shag, I had it.
A black leather bomber jacket and a plain-jane tee. I had it.
She rocked it. We noticed. We wanted to be her….still do.
Don’t say it! I know what you’re thinking. “I can’t wear that”.
Instead, you can still VISUALIZE yourself as a FUN, unleashed and unrestrained woman of the new millenium.
Re-create Chrissy with skinny jeans, (shredded or not), boots (flat or hi-heeled), but definitely, a plain white tee and a necklace that will pull it all together, such as this one.
Mixing the soft, classic style of gray south sea pearls with the hard rock edge of chains, and you’ve got that GLAM ROCKER CHIC look so prevalent this Holiday.
GOT MOTION RESTRAINED EMOTION
BEEN DRIVING DETROIT LEANING
NO REASON JUST SEEMS SO PLEASING
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE
(CHORUS)
GONNA USE MY ARMS (stacks of bangles, leather wraps)
GONNA USE MY LEGS (boots, stilletos)
GONNA USE MY STYLE (Ah, yes, Style…uniquely yours, create it and own it)
GONNA USE MY SIDESTEP (Swagger girl..)
GONNA USE MY FINGERS (Short clean nails with OPI nailpolish..my fave, Lincoln Park after dark)
GONNA USE MY, MY, MY IMAGINATION (run with it…)
‘CAUSE I GONNA MAKE YOU SEE
THERE’S NOBODY ELSE HERE
NO ONE LIKE ME
I’M SPECIAL SO SPECIAL
I GOTTA HAVE SOME OF YOUR ATTENTION GIVE IT TO ME
This will definitely get some of everyone’s attention…it’s like a piece of art worn around your neck..not so much like the Pretenders chic, maybe a little tamer. Still it’s glam and it’s rockin.
And then there’s this one…….
So go for it…Get some ‘Brass in Pocket’
What have you got to lose?
*The tune, Brass In Pocket (I’M Special) by The Pretenders hit number 14 on the U.S. pop charts in May of 1980.
What are some of your favorite style memories from the 70′s-80′s? Share your comments..just for fun.
Filed under Fashion Trends
Spoiled Chics The Boutique Receives 2009 Best of Sewickley Award
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Spoiled Chics The Boutique Receives 2009 Best of Sewickley Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Spoiled Chics The Boutique has been selected for the 2009 Best of Sewickley Award in the Women’s Accessory & Specialty Stores category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org
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It takes a Village…Where are you??
It takes a Village....Where are you?
“Consider the impact on property values across the board, both residential and commercial, as business closings increase due to lack of support. There will be a negative impact..”
Mrs. Bassett adds, “Businesses can’t survive without the support of the residents in our school district. ..whether it’s to buy groceries, gifts, we the residents need to spend a portion to maintain the Village. We need to protect our property values..there is value in having a quaint commercial district.”
Much to my dismay, I learned again today of another business merchant in the Village who is considering the relocation of his/her business to another area where the rent is commensurate with the potential customer base. Mrs. Basset agrees that “property owners need to face reality that rent charges are too high for the current economy. Rents were established in the 90′s when the GNP was growing 10-20% a year. Now it’s a negative growth yet rent is based on growth that existed in the 90s–they need to adjust rent downward to fit the current economy.”
She also adds the issue of Convenience: “You can’t put a value on commercial business conveniences.”
As a business owner, I’m sure I can speak for my neighboring merchants that we work hard and bring quality products. We try to offer VALUE for your money. We travel to various markets, we work hard to find that value for you.
It takes a community, to support a business district–where are you?
If you care..get plugged in and support the initiative to
Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy.
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Save your local economy…three stores at a time.
I received the news this morning that our Norman Rockwell-esque Village is again losing a wonderful and vibrant business. I was sick in the pit of my stomach to hear the news, and with other merchants on the verge of closing or leaving, I started second guessing the viability of our own shop.
I took a deep breath, said a few prayers, and decided to use my drive to work as quiet time to detox my brain and
let my soul breathe.
I arrived at work, still not feeling like myself, thinking about the viability and life of our own little shop that has become part of this Village. Speaking with other merchants and store owners on the street, the word was out. Another empty storefront. “Did you hear that (this one) is closing at the end of the month?” “So and so is hanging on by a thread..”Depression, Fear, Panic and other negative thoughts set in and ate away at me.
But I choose to pull myself out of the negative aspirations and speak on a positive note.
“Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words….your words become your actions. … your actions become your habits..your habits become your character… your character becomes your destiny..”
Then I found the 350 Project online.
With the last 4 separate customers that came into the store, I began comversation and mentioned the 350 Project and it’s premise of ‘Save 3. Spend $50′ .
They loved it. They each were inspired and took several fliers to pass out to their organizations, friends, other merchants, and then spent $203.71 between the the 4 of them. I joked that they exceeded their commitment, and thanked them for their business.
Not even 20 minutes later, one of my neighboring merchants just came in ecstatic that one of the women who I spoke to, delivered the same flier to him, told him about the promotion and spent $50 at his shop. And this was just over a matter of a couple of hours..imagine what 30 days could do. It works!
It takes one person to start the trend. YOU. Present a Challenge to your community.
If every resident would Select 3 independently owned business that they would miss if they were gone, stop in and say hello, and Spend $50 between the three, over 30 days…a great percentage will go back to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures…plus…it helps to keep these businesses around.
Pick 3. Spend 50. Save Your local economy.
Visit the350Project.net
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Fashion Color Report 2009: Staying Fashionable on a Budget
Every season, Pantone surveys the designers of New York Fashion Week to identify the 10 most directional colors. Like a painter’s palette, FALL 2009 offers choice and diversity but the unique integration of colors is what makes it so appealing.
Get some great fashion advice from Project Runway’s Tim Gunn and other designers on how to stay fashionable on a budget. Learn everything you need to know on selecting the best color for your skin, hair and personality.
Pantone Fashion Color Report 2009
Update your foundational pieces in your wardrobes with a pop of color. Take your neutrals and add a scarf in burnt sienna. Add a cobalt blue bag to a basic black sheath..and take it a step further with a crisp white men’s shirt under it. Charcoals and purple. love it.
In these economic times, when we’re all trying to make the best of what we have..incorporate color! www.spoiledchics.com
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KUERO Bags transmit life,energy and passion..
When a friend of mine, Alma Lleras, a former dancer with the American Ballet and now a jewelry designer, invited me to meet her handbag designer friend, I said yes, with trepidation and a little hesitation.
But when she walked into the store and we met for the first time, I knew that we had come upon something special.
Ana Velazquez, born in Canada to Nicaraguan parents and raised in Nicaragua, is a beautiful Latina. Growing up in a creative family, Ana’s mother is a fashion designer, and her grandmother, a jewelry designer.
” I’m inspired by my country, my family and aesthetic pleasures…Nicaragua’s history has produced strong, persistent, loving and hardworking people, people with dreams and a unique perspective of life”…
Like Ana, her bags are works of art, transmitting life, energy, passion, and a postive attitude.
KUERO, meaning ‘leather’ in Spanish, is launching in Pittsburgh, Pa. and is now available at Spoiled Chics the Boutique in Sewickley.
Master Representative, Randy Gray and Associates will roll out the line to other U.S cities beginning in January 2010.
Filed under Fashion Trends, New Designers, Uncategorized
