June 23, 2010
Come to the HAUTE Summer Party this Friday, June 25th, at Bus Stop and walk out with hot shoes, good deals and maybe a little something extra.
In celebration of warm weather and hot new styles from Irregular Choice, Nicole, Schu and more chic brands, Bus Stop is holding a party where guests can sip on PIMMS No. 1 cocktails and obsess over lush shoes on display and for sale.
The boutique will also be selling the new TOMMS Summer Collection, which includes cute Gold Glitters and super-comfy Cordones. Go ahead, indulge. For every pair of TOMS you purchase, the brand pays it forward by giving one pair of shoes to a child in need.
And with 15% off the purchase of any summer shoe (excluding TOMS), you can leave the store, new shoes in hand, without leaving your wallet empty.
The party starts at 5:30pm and lasts until 8:30pm. Be sure to come early. The first 10 customers will receive a free Bus Stop beach bag—as if you weren’t spoiled enough.
Bus Stop Boutique
750 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3121
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
May 18, 2010
Photography On Display @ the Bus Stop Boutique
Now, through May 28th, Bus Stop is hosting the People of Ethiopia Exhibit, a photographic glimpse into the lives of the country’s people. The exhibit displays the works of Alden Blyth, a local architect who focuses his practice on low-income, inner-city housing. Blyth, who became fascinated by the people of Ethiopia during his travels throughout the country, captures a culture with honesty and integrity in his photographs hung along the walls of the boutique.
The 26 photos pull viewers into intimate moments of the exhibit’s subjects. Amongst the colorful, breath-taking photos with a vibrant Ethiopian backdrop, you’ll face the candid life of various tribe members and experience special events like wedding negotiations and church holiday services.
Oliberté Footwear & Photographs @ Bus Stop
Feel like taking a piece of this exhibit home? All photos are on sale for under $100– even when framed and matted. Want to walk out with even more? In concurrence with the exhibit, the Bus Stop is selling Oliberté Footwear, eco-ethical urban footwear made with leather from Ethiopia and–a first for footwear–natural rubber from Liberia.
For under $100, you can help create and sustain more jobs for inhabitants of Ethipoia. The shoes, which are only sold in small, socially-conscious boutiques like Bus Stop, are comfortable and stylish.
Though the shoes may stay, the exhibit ends with a closing reception on May 28th from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Bus Stop Boutique
750 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3121
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
January 26, 2010
Bus Stop Boutique's storefront window
Bus Stop Boutique, my favorite little shoe store in Queen Village, is throwing their first ever warehouse sale this week, all in the name of charity and great prices.
Despite the large selection at the boutique, Bus Stop actually has a warehouse, and it is crammed with winter shoes, boots, and more. The owner, Elena, is dishing out savings of up to 75% off on designer styles from Farylrobin, Terra Plana, Lovely People, F-Troupe, United Nude, and Corso Como.
Best part about the sale? A portion of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
The warehouse sale goes down this Thursday, January 28th, and runs through the 31st.
Please note that this sale is not at Bus Stop, but at an old fabric shop down the road (727 S. 4th Street) from the boutique.
Warehouse Sale Hours:
Thursday, January 28th, 11am – 6pm
Friday, January 29th, 11am – 7pm
Saturday, January 30th, 11am – 6pm
Sunday, January 31st, 12pm – 5pm
Bus Stop Boutique Warehouse Sale
727 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
January 20, 2010
Bus Stop Boutique's storefront window
Bus Stop Boutique invites you to come get wild and woolly this Friday.
Jurgita Cenkute’s BedHeadSheep will be swinging by the popular Queen Village boutique, bringing her hand-made, one-of-a-kind scarves, handbags, toys, and accessories with her. Cenkute creates her wares using natural, renewable materials. You can learn more about her and her crafts at her official website.
The first hour of the Wild & Woolly will feature a make-your-own teddy bear workshop, during which Jurgita will show guests how to make their own cuddly creation. Space is extremely limited, so be sure to RSVP with Elena (elena[at]busstopboutique.com) if you’re interested. The workshop is free, and all materials will be supplied.
The trunk show starts at 6:30pm. Guests can hang out with Jurgita, and enjoy a class of sangria while browsing her crafts.
Wild & Woolly Workshop & Trunk Show
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Bus Stop Boutique
750 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
December 29, 2009
The storefront window at Bus Stop
You can always count on Elena over at the Bus Stop Boutique to throw a special sale and party around any well-known holiday. And New Year’s Eve is no exception.
This Thursday, you can swing by the Bus Stop Boutique in Queen Village to take advantage of a 15% off sale. Elena will have all her party shoes and ankles boots for sale, giving you the opportunity to look your best at all those New Year’s Eve parties.
The boutique will be open from 11am to 6pm on New Year’s Eve. Happy shopping!
Bus Stop Boutique
750 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
December 7, 2009
A model poses inside the Bus Stop Boutique
Even though they just had an epic sale and party over Black Friday, the Bus Stop Boutique is gearing up for another day of sales and celebrating. After all, the holiday season is officially upon us.
Thursday, the charming little boutique in Queen Village will host a special sale, offering 10% off any purchase, with an extra 5% on items that are green or red.
Guests can enjoy complimentary bubbly cocktails and free gift wrapping on all purchases.
The boutique is also announcing new Holiday Hours. Through the month of December, the boutique will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays, 11am to 6pm. Extra days to shop? That is definitely a season to celebrate.
Bus Stop Holiday Party & Sale
Thursday, December 10th, 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Bus Stop Boutique
750 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
November 25, 2009
Window filled with shoes @ Bus Stop Boutique
That’s right, another Black Friday special at a local boutique. Once you’re done shopping and drinking holiday beer at Smak Parlour in Old City, you’re going to want to head over to the Bus Stop boutique (one of Philly 360′s favorites) in Queen Village.
Starting at 5:30PM on Friday, Bus Stop will be hosting Letau Designs and their beautiful collection of drawstring and hooded scarves. Run by Maren Reese, Letau is local to Philadelphia, and she’ll be on the scene Friday night, sipping cocktails and meeting customers.
In terms of specials, Bus Stop is offering up a 15% discount on any shoe or boot to accompany your Letau Design scarf. Nice!
The sale runs from 5:30PM until 8:30PM. And don’t worry, if you miss the party Friday night, the scarves will be on sale all day Saturday and Sunday too!
Bus Stop Boutique
750 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627.2357
www.busstopboutique.com
October 22, 2009
Bus Stop Boutique's storefront window, loaded with sweet kicks
Queen Village’s Bus Stop Boutique isn’t only all about shoes. They’ve been known to host the occasional art event, as well as First Friday parties. And this Friday, they’ve got something totally new planned. A dance performance.
Dancers Fatima Adamu and Sasha Wright will perform a site-specific dance, created specifically for the Bus Stop Boutique. Entitled “Public Transport” the performance is inspired by leather shoes, boots, and public transportation.
Wine and appetizers will be served at the boutique, and customers can receive 10% off any shoe or boot they purchase over the course of the evening.
Dance Performance & Sale @ Bus Stop Boutique
Friday, October 23rd, 2009, 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Bus Stop Boutique
750 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
October 6, 2009
It’s no secret that women have a special bond with shoes. But for some women, like Elena Brenan, owner of Bus Stop Boutique, the passion goes beyond a nicely filled shoe rack at home, and develops into a mission: bringing the best shoes from around the world to Philadelphia shoe lovers. Whether it’s France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Australia or her beloved Great Britain (Elena was born in London), she scouts for the perfect pair of pumps (stilettos, boots… place the shoes of your choice here) and brings them to you in her Queen Village boutique.
Shoe-addicts, from trendy fashion design students to more traditional stay-at-home moms, are able to open their horizons to all new levels: funky, edgy, but always comfortable. After-all, Elena makes a point to try all the shoes herself before she purchase them.
But the Bus Stop experience goes beyond a retail store. Every 4th Friday, Bus Stop hosts an event with a local artist. This month, on October 23rd, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Bus Stop will host a dance show put on by a local performer. In addition to the monthly rendez-vous of shoes and arts lovers, Bus Stop is celebrating the arrival of the Fall/Winter collection with a series of events all through October:
Philadelphia Fashion Week Night Out
October 10th, 2009
Green Shoes Workshop
October 11th, 2009 (Part of Philadelphia Design Week)
Harvest Festival Sidewalk Sale
October 17th, 2009
Visit Bits & Pieces on Bus Stop’s website for more information about upcoming events, or to read Elena’s tips on how to be a fashionista this autumn.
Bus Stop Boutique
750 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com
March 24, 2009
Queen Village’s BUS STOP Boutique is hosting a photography show featuring the works of globe-trotting Philly artist Brian Aufdenberg. Aufdenberg is a manager for Philadelphia’s Sailor Jerry clothing label, and he spent the last two years traveling through North America and Europe promoting the brand (pretty sweet gig, no?).
He documented his travels with his camera, seeking out inspiration in everyday life. More than just a photographer, Aufdenberg is also a painter and writer, and his quest was to explore how little bits of everything we see are the starting points for all creation and design.
The exhibition runs through mid-May, but come check it out for the opening reception on March 27th which, like all good openings, will be complete with drinks and nibbles. And don’t forget that Bus Stop is a shoe boutique, after all: they’ll be unveiling their new spring collection of shoes & sandals from Lovely People, Kork Ease, Irregular Choice, Fly London Farylrobin, Dionella and more, with 15% off any new spring purchase for one night only!
The Fashion of Design: photos by Brian Aufdenberg
Open Reception @ Bus Stop Boutique
Friday, March 27, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Bus Stop Boutique
750 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
215.627.2357
www.busstopboutique.com
