Today’s Philly 101 video features Michele Giunta Cimillo, owner of Scarlet Fiorella boutique in Midtown Village. The shop, named after Michele’s adorable daughter, just celebrated its fifth birthday, which means it’s been decking out Philadelphia women and girls in fine apparel and accessories for five years. Watch the video to meet Michele, see inside her store and learn what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. Don’t you wish you knew?
Today’s Philly 101 video features Michele Giunta Cimillo, owner of Scarlet Fiorella boutique in Midtown Village. The shop, named after Michele’s adorable daughter, just celebrated its fifth birthday, which means it’s been decking out Philadelphia women and girls in fine apparel and accessories for five years. Watch the video to meet Michele, see inside her [...]
Read more»May 16, 2012
Rakia Reynolds, Philly 360′s Fashion Ambassador and owner of Skai Blue Media, a boutique communications agency, is launching her company’s newest division offering a full service fashion and accessories showroom: Skai Blue Show.
Representing a diverse collection of contemporary designers such as Carmelita Couture, Duke & Winston, Marina Moscow and Shauntele, the fashion savvy powerhouse’s huge leap towards enhancing Philadelphia’s creative outlook and economy has cultivated the first designer showroom of its kind in our city.
Reynolds’ carefully selected team of industry professionals has a strong hold on the business of fashion enabling them to create an environment which exposed their client’s talents to buyers, media and retailers.
A visit to Skai Blue Show offers rows of racks adorned with original prints, structured silhouettes, colorful silks, hand-crafted accessories, rich fibers and trendy basics suited for any fashion-focused wardrobe.
With her company’s recent relocation to Midtown Village and the addition of Show, Reynolds invites interested buyers in the industry, as well as fashion enthusiasts wanting to learn about talented designers, to Skai Blue Media’s Open House, Thursday, May 17, 6-8 p.m.
Browse the collections and learn more about Skai Blue’s newest division as you sip, nibble and mingle in your most impressive ensembles.
To attend the Open House, be sure to RSVP on the event’s Facebook page.
Bonus: watch Rakia Reynolds star in her Philly 101 video!
Skai Blue Show Open House
Where: 109 S. 13th Street
When: Thursday, May 17, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: www.skaibluemedia.com
May 7, 2012
Take advantage of great sales before Knit Wit moves, then visit them in their new location in June!
(Photo courtesy Knit Wit)
Knit Wit, Rittenhouse Square’s long-standing independently-run chic boutique, is moving in June from its current location at 1718 Walnut Street to its new home at 1729 Chestnut Street – less than two blocks from its present setting.
With still incredible shopping, the retail atmosphere on Walnut Street has gradually been morphing into swanky upscale chains (Juicy Couture, Burberry, Tiffany & Co.). So the folks at Knit Wit thought this was the perfect time to make the move to Chestnut Street, which they believe is the new shopping hot spot for local, independent stores.
And with neighbors like Boyds, Di Bruno Bros. and Charlie’s Jeans, they’ll be in the company of some of Philly’s greatest local ones.
The Walnut Street store will remain open through the end of May. Starting Monday, May 7 (at the Walnut Street location only) Knit Wit’s big moving sale begins. Everything in the store will be a whopping 50%-90% off.
The new Chestnut Street shop will open in early June with brand new designer lines and many of Knit Wit’s long-time favorites.
Knit Wit – Relocating
moving sale at 1718 Walnut Street; new location at 1729 Chestnut Street
www.KnitWitOnline.com
Watch the video below to meet Danielle Grimm, Sales Manager at the Palm Restaurant, and learn about what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Danielle’s actually mapped out the perfect weekend outing up and down the same four-block stretch of street in Philadelphia. Check out the video for more.
Watch the video below to meet Danielle Grimm, Sales Manager at the Palm Restaurant, and learn about what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. Danielle’s actually mapped out the perfect weekend outing up and down the same four-block stretch of street in Philadelphia. Check out the video for more.
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Watch the video above to meet Sean McKinney, President of Philadelphia-based Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co., which has developed a major following creating and selling authentic, vintage-inspired sports apparel for more than 100 years.
See inside the Philadelphia flagship store and learn which Mitchell & Ness item is its top-selling, plus what Sean wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia and why.
The brand is a great source for Phillies, Sixers, Flyers and Eagles gear; pick something up in time for this weekend’s Sixers and Flyers playoff games!
Mitchell & Ness
1201 Chestnut Street
www.mitchellandness.com
Piazza at Schmidts
N. 2nd Street and Germantown Avenue
www.atthepiazza.com
Watch the video above to meet Sean McKinney, President of Philadelphia-based Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co., which has developed a major following creating and selling authentic, vintage-inspired sports apparel for more than 100 years. See inside the Philadelphia flagship store and learn which Mitchell & Ness item is its top-selling, plus what Sean wishes more [...]
Read more»May 3, 2012
26 shops and restaurants have signed on for the first-ever NoLibs First Friday, three hours of great deals, wine tastings and snacks each First Friday of the month. (Photo courtesy Girard Fest)
First Friday, the popular monthly event series held in Manayunk, Kennett Square, Old City, Doylestown, on Frankford Avenue and Chestnut Hill, is coming to Northern Liberties starting this month.
26 local businesses have signed on including retail, food and drink establishments.
Participating establishments will be offering 10% off from 5-8 p.m. each First Friday of the month. Each shop will have a map to hand out to shoppers, which provides all participating shop locations. Light refreshments will be served as well.
Nestled in between Old City and Fishtown, both of which are bustling neighborhoods on First Friday, Northern Liberties is just a quick subway stop or walk from both.
NoLibs First Friday
When: First Friday of each month starting May 4, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Businesses in Northern Liberties
Cost: Pay as you go
More info: www.facebook.com/NoLibsFirstFriday
April 30, 2012
Shop local this week and help Scarlet Fiorella celebrate its 5th birthday. (Photo courtesy Scarlet Fiorella)
Scarlet Fiorella, Midtown Village’s adorable destination boutique, is celebrating its five-year anniversary.
And what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a five-day sale of their favorite things?
The sale’s break-down goes like this:
• Tuesday, May 1: Take 20% off all Melie Bianco handbags on this day only.
• Wednesday, May 2: Take 20% off women’s and children’s spring/summer clothing – including cute new lines like Darling, Lavender Brown, Julian Chang and more.
• Thursday, May 3: Pop in and meet the designer and creator of Sara Kety Onesies, Sara Kety herself, the brainchild of those famous funny onesies, the ultimate go-to baby gift. Receive 15% off these cute onesies this day.
• Friday, May 4: Hot new Italian jewelry designer Suzanne Werson is having her first U.S. appearance at Scarlet Fiorella during a trunk show. Peruse and shop this cutting-edge designer’s cool pieces, which are made from a sterling silver base and coated in 18kt gold.
• Saturday, May 5: Sultana Maria features her new charm collection for spring/summer 2012. Her staple pieces made from bullet casings, coyote bones, bottles and unusual rocks will be also be plentiful. Enjoy 20% off this rockin’ jewelry all day.
Shop on one or all five days and be sure to toast Scarlet Fiorella along the way.
Scarlet Fiorella’s Five-Day Sale of Favorite Things
When: May 1-5
Where: 113 S. 13th Street
Cost: Pay as you go
More info: www.scarletfiorella.com
Check out today’s Philly 101 video above to meet Stefanie Lutzo, owner of Adresse boutique on Rittenhouse Square, and learn about what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia, and why. Celebrating more than 10 years in Philadelphia fashion, Adresse specializes in bringing designer fashion and accessories to women in search of clothing to suit their own personal style. See inside the store, below.
Check out today’s Philly 101 video above to meet Stefanie Lutzo, owner of Adresse boutique on Rittenhouse Square, and learn about what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia, and why. Celebrating more than 10 years in Philadelphia fashion, Adresse specializes in bringing designer fashion and accessories to women in search of clothing to [...]
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Check out the video below to meet Harry Smith, starring in Inis Nua Theatre Company’s next show, and learn about what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Translated from the Irish language, Inis Nua means “New Island.” The company’s mission is to produce contemporary, provocative plays from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales which reflect those cultures’ new identities in today’s world. See Harry, and other Inis Nua actors, in The Walworth Farce, on stage starting May 8.
Check out the video below to meet Harry Smith, starring in Inis Nua Theatre Company’s next show, and learn about what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. Translated from the Irish language, Inis Nua means “New Island.” The company’s mission is to produce contemporary, provocative plays from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales which [...]
Read more»April 25, 2012
Nine favorite local, independent boutiques have teamed up for an all-day sidewalk sale down 2nd Street in Northern Liberties (from Spring Garden to the Piazza) this Saturday, April 28.
From 11 a.m.-7 p.m., stroll down 2nd Street to take part in the NoLibs Spring Sidewalk Sale. Each shop will be offering great discounts, plus refreshments.
Participating shops include: Art Star, Duke & Winston, Casa Papel, Concrete Polish, Arcadia, Once Worn Consignment, SWAG, Millesime and Bloom.
Arcadia will have new markdowns up to 75% off, plus a 15% off storewide sale for all brand new spring items and accessories and a lemonade stand (spiked or not). Art Star will have a clearance rack and table with items marked up to 75% off.
It’s a great chance to shop local, for a steal.
NoLibs Spring Sidewalk Sale
When: Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, from Spring Garden to the Piazza
Cost: Pay as you go
More info: www.arcadiaboutique.com
