Boutique Culture

From the bottom of my heart...

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:52:00 +0000

(Photo: Flickr/Sunny)
For those of you that follow Twitter you know that on Friday it is typically #followfriday- a time to recommend great people! At one point in all of our lives we venture out to the unknown and it helps when people are there for you! A blessing I have encountered time and time again in the planning of this event!

I would like to take an opportunity to thank the following people (some on twitter) for all their support. Whether it has been a kind word, a write up once or multiple times on their blog, sharing our event with their facebook or twitter friends, an encouraging phone call, recommendation of sponsor or vendor, or just even saying they will be there on Sunday! I know I am leaving off so many wonderful people but this is a start to saying, "Thank you".

Thank you for all you do and have done to support us!

Alixrose.com
21arrondissement.com
Clutch22.com
NW Source
Seattle Picks
Katy H. (Yelp)
Vuesociety.com
Sara Anissipour
@Liz Brown16
Birdiee
Hotel Max (Jen)
@Seattleevents
@jessestrada
@styleish
@mockoff
@strongwhit
@skinnypurse
@taylor_tweets
@simchababe
@stigmare
Seattle Fashion TV
Seattle Boutique Blogspot
The Shoe Lady ;)

Shop and Spa @ BC Warehouse Sale -Seattle

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:08:00 +0000

As if we don't all love a good spa treatment! However, sometimes the price of such elaborate self indulgence makes the time between these much appreciated self indulgences longer and longer.

Not any more! This weekend at the Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale the Olive 8's Spa Elaia is offering BCWS Shoppers an exclusive opportunity for $30 treatments. Now if your an avid spa attendee you know these are unheard of prices for an elite hotel to offer. So call and book yours today as spaces and time are limited as you can imagine!

Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale
Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA.
Tel: 206.676.4500

Seattle's First Clothing Swap

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:24:00 +0000

That's right - the Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale is hosting Seattle's first Clothing Swap! For details visit the events sponsor Alixrose as she tells you how to clean out your closet and get ready to swap!

Mark your calendars!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:02:00 +0000

BCWS Welcomes New Sponsor!

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:41:00 +0000

With it being November 9th we only have a couple more weeks before the Seattle Boutique Culture Holiday Warehouse Sale! We wanted to let you know that for all the shoppers who attend our VIP Shopping Hours from 9-11 you will receive a complimentary Beauty Pack- full of new and exciting beauty items for you to sample!

One of those exciting items is from Solerra, who will be providing you with a some of their latest sunless tanning technology! Personally we can't wait to try this on before the many Christmas parties!

Just in Case:

VIP Shopping Experience

When:
Dec 6th
9-11am

Where:
Hyatt Olive 8 - Grand Ballroom

Details:

Tickets are $10 ($5 of ticket price is being donated to Seattle's Dress for Success)

Free Beauty Pack
Mimosa's and Coffee
Fresh Fruit
Gourmet Donuts
Extra 10% off all items
First to shop brands like Citizens, Suzabelle, Ella Moss, Juicy Couture, Ben Sherman, and RVCA

Remember items are up to 80% off from over 20 of Seattle's hottest boutiques and designers! The best part-all under one roof! Dresses, Coats, Pants, Shoes, Jewelry, and many more items! Get your Tickets before they sell out!

General Admission is Free!

Winner of the first BCO contest!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:10:00 +0000

(photo: flickr/amy mortimer)

We are so excited to announce our first winner for the Boutique Culture Outlet gift certificate! Karianne Stinson you won!!
See the comment below and if this was you- email us (info@boutiqueculture.com) and we will send that out to you! Congrats and thank you to everyone who participated! Stay tuned for next weeks contest!

Boutique Culture Outlet Contest...

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:44:00 +0000

Week one of the contest has begun! With the opening of the Boutique Culture Outlet coming online soon it's time to start getting excited for amazing deals!

Prize:
$50 Gift Certificate to Boutique Culture Outlet- BC's online store

How to win:
The contest incorporates Boutique Culture's Twitter and Facebook. You can enter one time per day on both accounts-through Friday, 5:00pm PST. All you have to do is leave a comment telling us what one item for your closet you are hoping to get for Christmas!

What is Boutique Culture Outlet?
Opening this Dec will be BC's online store providing you access to the same prices and quality products you find out our Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale's events. BCO will carry inventory from boutiques and designers around the globe, items up to 80% off retail, most items under $100, and no membership or invite needed!

Now...how about that item for Christmas?

Follow Friday for 9/23/09

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:33:00 +0000

This week's follow friday is short and sweet but some great people since our last #FF! Enjoy!

@thesalerack
@stuffunder20
@alixrose
@le21eme
@kammartin
@casslavalle

Stay Tuned...

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:09:00 +0000

We are getting ready to start posting all the stores who will be at the Holiday BC Warehouse Sale this Dec 6th. Stay tuned as we start to reveal the great shopping to be had!

BC Loves Mapel!

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:50:00 +0000

If you haven't see these ladies on the great web and had a chance to check out their amazing Happy Hour specials- you will get the chance to meet them at the Holiday Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale this Dec 6th. As participants in our Aug 09 event they were a instant hit with customers due to their amazing selection of name brands such as Joe's Jeans and Ella Moss all reduced up to 80 % off! Expect more of the same from this amazing store in Dec. With an expected focus on denim to include brands such as 7's, Citizens, Ben Sherman and many more, this is one booth you have to stop by!

Mapel
www.shopmapel.com

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:09:00 +0000

We are so excited to have Digital Circle as our newest sponsor for the Holiday Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale this Dec. 6th! Owner Maggie will be on site taking video to compile into a masterpiece we can share with all of you who can't come!

Thank you Maggie and Team!

Digital Circle
Suite 407
900 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 919-0455
www.digital-circle.com

Holiday Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Photo: Trev Stair

Ladies and Gents the holidays are just around the corner! This means the Holiday Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale is not far away too. Here are some details we had to share with you and can't wait to unveil some of our great sponsors in the weeks to come!

When:

Dec 6th, 2009
9am-6pm

Where:

Hyatt Olive 8 Hotel
Downtown Seattle

Details:

VIP Shopping
* 9-11am
* $10 ($5 of this donated to Seattle's Dress for Success Chapter)
* Extra 10% off everything ( Keep in mind things are already up to 80% off!!!)
* Mimosas
* Donuts and Fruit Platters
* Raffling off a special item from top designer (name to be shared soon)

General Admission:
* 11-6pm
* $5 if you RSVP by Dec 1st- $10 at the door (Free if you bring one bag of clean clothing in excellent condition to be donated to local men and women's charities)
* Up to 80% off merchandise
* Most items under $150
* Clothing Swap-Bring 10 items of clean clothing designer clothing and walk out with 5 items from someone else's closet! (Left over items are donated to local men and women's charities.)

Holiday BC Warehouse Sale at Olive 8!

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:32:00 +0000

So excited to announce that the Holiday 2009 Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale in Seattle will be held at the Olive 8 hotel in downtown! Vendors will have sale merchandise up to 80% off in their amazing Grand Ballroom! With it's sleek modern design, only a few blocks away from historic Pike Place Market and some of the most amazing shopping downtown has to offer, this is by the far the most amazing venue the BC Warehouse Sale has been to! We can't wait to share it with you!

Mark your calendars now:

Dec 6, 2009
11am-7pm

Stay tuned more details to come!

Follow Friday for 9/18/2009

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:21:00 +0000

(Photo: Flickr Jenni Penni)

It has been far to long since we shared with you a list of people we appreciate and/or think you should follow on Twitter! Because it has been awhile and we have been crazy busy,this list is a considerably longer then usual. Without stalling another moment:

Just a few who are supportive of BC in so many different ways (which we can't thank you enough)!

@jessestrada @agentnoir @clutch_22 @choosespun @alixrose @djsountrak
@seattle_events @birdiee @crafyasparagus @andrialindquist @strongwhit @lizbrown16 @vuesociety @saraanissipour @simchababe @youa @sydlovesfashion

Industry love:

@4starrs @mokshaontheave @katiekay @shoplarousse @shoptobi @sheboutique @cofcjeans @local35store @marialexandra @shopchantal @hayden_harnett @shrimptoncoutur @skinnypurse

Seattle's Young Executives for Success (Y.E.S)

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:22:00 +0000

As you know, Seattle's Young Executives for Success (Y.E.S!) is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged women within our local community. As part of our ongoing support for Dress for Success (DFS), we are always looking for ways that we can add value to the organization this means going above and beyond the act of raising money. Thats why, over the weekend of September 18th, Y.E.S! has planned a painting makeover of the DFS location. While it is critical that Dress for Success provide top-notch clothing to its clients, it is perhaps even more important that these women feel comfortable with their surrounding environs as they shop for the perfect ensemble.

Come join us for an inspiring weekend of painting, connecting with fellow Y.E.S! members and ultimately, building a brighter opportunity for those in need!

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Anh Nguyen at Anh@yes-seattle.org. Please also feel free to pass along to anyone who might want to lend a hand.

The Details:

Y.E.S! Hosts Dress for Success Painting Party; Help us brighten up the DFS closet space with a new coat of paint!

When: September 18 (Fri): 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. (painting party set-up)

September 19 (Sat): 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. (painting)

September 20 (Sun): 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. (painting)

Where:

Dress for Success Headquarters

YWCA Seattle (in the basement)

1118 Fifth Avenue (at Seneca)

Seattle, WA 98101

WEAR YOUR PAINTING CLOTHES!
We look forward to seeing you there!

Sale at Jaxx Boutique in Seattle!

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:18:00 +0000

Ladies and Gents head over to Jaxx Boutique for an amazing sale! 70% off everything in the store today only- but be sure to check on any details!

See you there!!

Jaxx Boutique
2345 Eastlake Ave. E.
Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: 206-325-8882

Another.

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:28:00 +0000

A couple of days ago on Twitter we shared with you the sad news that a Seattle boutique favorite, Tweed had announced they would be closing their doors...for good. While the news brought exciting discounts to shoppers, it confirmed yet again that many of us have changed our shopping patterns.

As you may or may not know at Boutique Culture our goal is to increase revenue and brand awareness for local boutiques and designers whether that be via their brick and mortar or online presence. This being said we thought it was only fit to draw attention again to the 3/50 project, something we have mentioned to you before.

We are individuals who believe in taking one or two trips a month and stepping away from the chain business. Whether it is for a latte, shirt for date night, card for Mom, a delicious lunch with friends, or cart full of groceries we find ourselves drawn to our local business. Knowing the managers or owner by name we find these places comforting, and a welcome destination to accomplish a task or indulgence!

We have set a goal here at Boutique Culture to help us draw attention to the honest reward our community would experience by each of us spending just $50 either once a month or total for a month at a local business. Our goal is to add 100 local Seattle/Portland business's as supporters of 3/50 project by Jan 1 2010.

Each Monday we will share with you our own personal success for the week in supporting local business. We realize this is harder to do then one might think and for that reason will put our actions where our mouth (and heart)is. We will also share with you some of the business we were able to enlist in the 3/50 project.

If you are a blogger, friend from Twitter, friend from Facebook, or simply part of our growing family here at Boutique Culture we ask that you go the extra block on your way to pick up milk- so you can shop at the local market (who supports local farmers). If you enjoy your latte on Saturday mornings- try taking the route that is an extra 3 min bus ride so you can enjoy the hidden java house with it's mellow beats, comfy couches, and real cozy fireplace. It truly is up to the community to support these amazing locals in their quest to provide us with a unique service- and we don't have to spend more to do it!

We hope you will join us in our goal and would love to hear your experiences!

It's been awhile...

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:21:00 +0000

With our Aug event under our belts it has been a bit quiet on the blog, twitter, and facebook for us here at Boutique Culture. But not to worry we have been stewing up some exciting things to bring you! We would like to thank each and everyone of you who came out and supported us in Fremont for the Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale. It was a success that only could have come from the support of our sponsors, vendors, and friends like you!

Project Runway Season 6: Logan Neitzel

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:42:00 +0000

Tonight millions of us curl up to watch the new Season 6 of Project Runway all scoping out which designer we are going to root for till the end. For Boutique Culture it is easy to pick! From Seattle Logan Neitzel will be our pick and we wish him the best! Did we mention that you can meet Logan at the upcoming Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale? He will be signing autographs and saying hi from 10-12 on Saturday! Hope to see you there!

GBP: Fresh Jess with Moksha

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:59:00 +0000

It's Tuesday and besides only being two days into the work week, it means another great Guest Blog Post! Today we would like to introduce to you to Jess from Fresh Jess. As a board member of Y.E.S. director of events for the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and fashionable lady- Jess brings a (fresh) point of view to her blog. Please be sure to stop by her blog! Enjoy!

"I am a huge fan of supporting local small businesses with an appreciation for international culture and an organic nature of community. I believe there’s no better example of such a place than Moksha, a boutique and art repository located on the eclectic University Ave. in the U-District.

I started shopping at Moksha since its inception seven years ago, during my cash-strapped days as a student at UW. Fast forward to now, as a young professional I’ve found myself a loyal customer and quite possibly its biggest fan . I have always appreciated the world flair in Moksha’s offering of clothing and accessories. Its staff is as unique and stylish as the merchandise, but unlike a lot of small boutiques, they are incredibly NICE and helpful to everyone who comes through the space. Moksha goes above & beyond its counterparts by reaching out to the arts community, featuring a new artist on its walls every month (don’t miss their Third Thursday art opening parties!)

Moksha is also a staple at some of Seattle’s best community events, including: Folklife, the Bite of Seattle, Hempfest and the University District Street Fair. At this year’s street fair, I had the pleasure of meeting Moskha owner Aleph Geddis. Aleph’s kindly answered a few of my questions to give us more about the beauty that is Moksha."

Moksha just celebrated its 7 year anniversary last month. What inspired you to create & open the store? 

Moksha was inspired by Joanna Segault and my travels around the world. We traveled extensively in Asia and got really blown away by India and all of its color. Moksha is a culture clash of our experiences. It started out more ethnic but has been going the urban direction since the beginning. It was a fun process to see Moksha take on its own identity after opening, it seems to have a mind of its own.

The store has gone through some changes over the past year. What drives your vision for Moksha now?

I love old things, as you can see with all the trunks and suitcases plus I love pop culture. My vision mixing these worlds and bringing the people interesting things from around the world. In the big picture i would like Moksha to to help build culture art.  

What does "Moksha" mean?

Moksha means “liberation from the cycles of rebirth” in Sanskrit

 Describe those who love shopping at Moksha. 

Our supporters are free thinkers, people who understand our crazy mix of things. We do not buy large runs of anything, so our patrons know that that their clothing is unique, not everywhere  .

You travel to Thailand and other places to bring unique & interesting pieces back to the store. What is your inspiration when buying for Moksha?

 I love buying directly from the people who are making the clothes. That way i know what I am supporting. I am always amazed at what people come up with, and how creative they are. This is what inspires me; I love the mix of old culture with modern city life in Asia. In the US there is such a lag time between thought and creation, because we do not manufacture anything. In Asia when there is an idea the next week it is in physical form. 

 What are you most excited about for fall (or the near future) at Moksha? New merchandise, artists on the horizon? Any other great projects or ideas brewing for Moksha's future?

I am really excited about the next two art shows: Pocket Full of Monsters in September and then Luke Yates in October. We are having a customer appreciation party/tweet up on Sept 11th. E.R. Don is playing with Tyler of Truckasaurus and DJ Introcut is also playing. We are having a keg and lots of give aways from Green Apple Tree, Obey, Brixton, Cole and many more.
I am planning to go to India this winter. We have not had much new stuff from India for a few years so I am really excited to see what I can find.

Don’t miss Moksha at the Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale, August 29-30 at the Fremont Studios. For more on Fresh Jess, please visit her Blog!

Featured Boutique

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:36:00 +0000

Today we want to share with you a boutique who will be joining the Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale this Aug 29th and 30th at Fremont Studios.

Owner Naoko Vaughn of Plane Jane brings smart and casual fashion to her surrounding community on the Issaquah Plateau. As many of you know the great number of boutiques that Seattle has to offer, are not limited to simply downtown shopping. Plane Jane provides Eastsiders an alternative shopping experience, that allows them to avoid traffic and hectic malls, while being able to shop over 75 vendors! With a long list of loyal clients and a reputation for amazing customer service, Plane Jane continues to grow, and will be launching an online store soon. Enabling women from outside of the Issaquah Highlands the opportunity to shop Naoko's amazing selection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories she proudly provides her clients. We look forward to sharing this Eastside jewel with you and hope you will be sure to stop by her booth and say hello!

Plane Jane
4564 Klahanie Dr. SE
Issaquah, WA. 98029
425.391.4400

Are you excited?

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:34:00 +0000

If you haven't already heard about this...well, hmmm.

Tues August 25th...were will you be?

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:20:00 +0000

Come downtown with some friends- enjoy cocktails and other relaxing treats while you network with other women!

GBP: A Girls Guide to Seattle

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:48:00 +0000

This Tuesday we are pleased to introduce to you our guest blogger Nadine of A Girls Guide to Seattle. Another friend and supporter we met on twitter- we are excited for you to finally meet her! If you are looking for a resource that seeks out the Seattle area's happenings with a fashionable twist, look no further. Please be sure to check out her blog!

Hey BC enthusiasts! I’m Nadine, the girl behind A Girl’s Guide to Seattle, a blog dedicated to discovering the many events and gems of Seattle. I am so excited to get the chance to guest blog for Boutique Culture. I’m especially excited to share my latest discovery with you, Haley’s Cottage, a home & lifestyle boutique in Mill Creek Town Center.

I never expected to find so many adorable accessories, so much amazing décor, or such fabulous beauty products.

This room layout was my favorite of all. The color scheme and fabulous furniture were stunning and dream décor for my apartment.

Each section of the boutique was so perfectly set up according to theme and color. I love, love, loved the seashell mirror and dreamed of having a spare room that was nautical themed.

One of my favorite parts of Haley’s Cottage is their effort to support local designers and artists. Amazing products from candles and signs to artwork and jewelry are done by local Seattlites.

The best part of Haley’s Cottage? The employees! Any day that you pay this little boutique a visit, you’ll likely find this little gem- Tinker, one of three long-haired Chihuahua pups that help Cindy Sullivan keep an eye on the shop.

This is the perfect boutique for everything including home décor, accessories, or grabbing a gift for others. You are sure to find something fabulous at this local shop! If you’re ever at The Mill Creek Town Center, be sure to check out Haley’s Cottage, located directly across from LA Fitness.

Special Thank you to Nadine!
A Girls Guide to Seattle
Twitter: @agentnoir

Be sure to stop by:

Haley's Cottage
15021 Main St. #E
Mill Creek, WA. 98012
425.357.8106
www.haleyscottage.com

Follow Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (Boutique Culture) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:24:00 +0000

For those of you who have braved the world of Twitter you might have noticed that on Friday's everyone does a recommendation of people they think you should follow (hence the #ff). So we figured here at Boutique Culture we would take the chance to introduce you to some of our friends!

So for this weeks #FF we have:

@SimchaBabe- love this blogger! Her blog provides Seattle exactly what we need- an opportunity to see some of the great style that hits our streets! Fun to not only get ideas, but learn about some exciting people in our community too!

@vuesociety- Rachel at Vuesociety provides the Eastside of Seattle with a voice, perspective, and opportunity all in one place. With a focus on exposing, growing, and channeling the fashion housed across the water from Seattle, Rachel also isn't afraid to let her personality and true perspective sneak into her writings! Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Sammamish, Medina- this is your girl!

@krocketkids- Love their cause! What more can we say-love that they are local-but have a global impact!

@styled_seattle- Seattle style goddess! Shows we have more to offer then the PNW look we have become known for and does it one day at a time by changing the way people dress! Thank you for what you do!

@mokshaontheave
@deliseattle
@jesicamilton
@choosespun
@katiekay
@revivalink
Just some of the Seattle boutique's and designers who will be at the Boutique Culture Warehouse Sale- need we say more!

Hope you reach out to these people and connect! Thank you to the many great people who gave us a #ff blessing today! :)