Sabrina Love Handbags On Sale NOW!

I've talked about Sabrina Love before on here, she is just an amazing woman and a designer. I heart her! I actually own her red patent leather clutch and it's one of my favorite handbags! I WANT MORE!

Well it's my lucky day, and yours, as she is having a 30% off sale to thank all of her loyal supporters! She is even including Fall 09 designs!! Just use FALL09 in the giftcode box. The sale runs through November 24th so HURRY and score that must have bag for Fall... Ready, set, GO SHOP!

What would I buy... Well glad you asked. I want the handbag in the picture (Marais) but in grey. Dear Santa?

Holiday Trunk Show & Pamper Party

I'm really excited to announce that on this Thursday, the 19th, I will be setting up a table and actually selling my jewelry. I have taken about a year or so off from making new pieces due to Urban Fashion Network and all the time I have devoted to the site and the blogs. Now that is not a bad thing as I love every moment I give to UFN but it's time to dust of the ole jewelry skills, make some new pieces and see if anyone is interested. I hope you all are!

The event will be held in Ballard at the Duque Salon & Spa (5348 Ballard Ave NW. Seattle, WA 98107) from 6-9pm. There will be some amazing designers, even I'm looking forward to getting my holiday shopping done at this event!

Here are the details:

Bring a friend and kick back, relax and start your holiday gift shopping! A portion of all proceeds will benefit breast cancer awareness and research.

The owner of Duque Salon & Spa is a breast cancer survivor and has generously offered us their space for the evening. They will be providing mini spa services at Duque and consultations with a makeup artist at their cosmetic studio next door, Shimmer Beauty Bar. The first 30 people in the door will get a great bag of swag! There are also some amazing raffle prizes that we will give away throughout the evening, including spa/salon services and a set of lash extensions worth over $125! There will be other specials on all services during the event - if you feel the need to indulge.

We have several vendors who will be selling jewelry, candles, spa products and great gift items for you and all those on your list. If you feel so inclined, please also bring some nibbles or a beverage to share while you shop. This event is open to anyone...so bring a girlfriend or forward this event to anyone you wish!

Duque Salon & Shimmer Beauty Bar are located right at the bell tower in old Ballard.
www.duquesalon.com

Off Topic...

Just wanted to share... Just got my pre-order of Battle Studies and super thrilled to listen to it... If you like JM, enjoy the photo!! You're welcome! ;)

Blog Meet Blog

If you are a blogger and interested in meeting others like yourself this is the event for you!

Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: BoConcept Seattle 901 Western Ave Seattle, WA

An event to foster community, interaction and learning for Northwest blogs with fashion, food and lifestyle content.

Come mix in the spacious luxe atmosphere of Seattle's coolest furniture showroom- BoConcept. Sip a cocktail, feel the beat, and get to know bloggers you read on a daily basis. A new way to network, a fun night out and inspiration from peers- blogmeetblog.

The night will include
-music
-snacks
-drinks
-giveaways

The first 200 to RSVP are confirmed entry and on the list - please mark down if you will be bringing a guest. Before confirmation is sent, existence of a blog authored by you will be verified. Attendance priority is reserved for bloggers.

RSVP on Facebook!

'Shop Local' Initiative

This is an AMAZING Ladies Who Launch event and if you support local then please check this out!

2009 has been a difficult year

Entrepreneurs have had to be resilient and resourceful, nimble and creative. It has been especially challenging for independent boutiques and shops. Our neighborhoods are populated with fabulous, unique and interesting businesses that create the personality and character we love. We have lost many of our favorites all over the region and we are at risk of losing more in 2010.

I am increasingly convinced that collaboration is the best model for success in business and life. As women, we practice that quality instinctively. Our Ladies Who Launch community is blessed to include some of the most generous and passionate women with which I have ever had the privilege to be associated...and I am hoping all of you would like the opportunity to show the world (at least, our corner of it) what brilliant, committed and passionate women can achieve.

"Survival isn't a solo act" - Cinda Baxter

What are you willing to do?
If you are a retail shop, would you spend 2 hours at a meeting to collaborate?
If you have a product to sell, would you do a trunk show or a 'pop-up' shop?
If you are a PR Diva, would you help with Press Releases and Media attention?
If you are a Marketing Guru, would you design an Event Template?
If you are an Event Planner, would you give advice and counsel?
If you are an artist or entertainer, would you be available for an Event?
If you are in the media, would you talk or write about this effort?
If you are a lady who's launching, would you show up and support us?

Sign up now, come to the meeting, offer your suggestions, bring your ideas, support us and collaborate!

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: 5Focus - 1009 8th AV N - Seattle, WA 98109 (MAP)
Parking: Street parking is available and it is FREE.
Price: FREE for everyone just register here so I know how many chairs to rent!
?'s: Call Linda Snyder at 206-390-6167 or Candice Caldwell at 206-715-2410

Message from Linda:

So, why am I doing this?
I love retail...30 years at an entrepreneurial department store, many years as a retail coach consulting with entrepreneurs. I have friends and clients who are passionate about their businesses. Several incidents occurred in the last month that got me thinking that "someone should do something about this!"

My To-Do list has included "join the 3/50 project - post on site and FB" since July. At the end of October I went to the site, signed up and started reading. Cinda Baxter's question to retailers hit me between the eyes.

"So, do you want to be around a year from now?"

I was shocked! Then I stopped to consider. What could I do to make a significant difference. I knew that I had a platform and forum to start the conversation and get the word out. I started pounding the pavement, visiting shops, inviting them to attend our meeting on Tuesday, November 24 and now I am hoping that you will feel the same way I do.

I could put this passion and energy to work for a charitable cause, I have done so in the past and will again in the future. I guess it all boils down to 'I Love Retail', it's like a virus for me, it's in my blood and I want it to be vital, healthy, vibrant and fun again! It's theater and drama and dynamic and exciting when it is done well...and so many places I love do it brilliantly.

Some of my friends have said that they "are tired of not shopping". Nothing has changed for them, they are among the 90% still employed, still have credit cards, still have dinner out and spa appointments. But some where along the line, they stopped shopping and started feeling like they needed to do the 'patriotic' thing and follow Suze Orman's advice. I almost came through the television to throttle her last year when she said "stop spending! start saving!" It's good advice, but everything in moderation folks! I actually had someone tell me it was unfashionable to shop!

I believe that even if you have to buy less, you should spend local.

Local business spins the wheels of the economy. It is where the jobs are generated, the sale tax revenue comes from, it creates the neighborhoods. Let's share the love a little this next year and keep our purchases local.

And if you can't attend, please sign up for the 3/50 project and support us by putting your local shops and favorite Boutiques on your Holiday Shopping List!

Thanks for listening,
Linda

SPUN & Jesica Milton "Shop & Chill"

Glitter Sale Preview!

Tonight I was given an exclusive preview of the Glitter Sale goods and ohhh were they good! Myself, and several other bloggers, perused the racks and were squealing with glee over fur coats, dresses, jewelry, shoes... so many lovely things!

Don't worry, we weren't allowed to purchase any items (or else there would be nothing left) but I did snap some pictures of some of my favorites. I plan to head straight to the jewelry and do some damage there. Watch out, I'll be throwing elbows!

All of the money from the sale goes towards the Goodwill job training programs - so feel good knowing you are helping people while also giving these fabulous items a new home. You will be like an eco humanitarian!

The Goodwill Glitter Sale is this coming Saturday & Sunday (November 14-15th) from 9am - 6pm. It is held at the Seattle Goodwill's Dearborn St. Store (1400 South Lane Street).

See you there!