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December 1, 2010

Dior Diva Auction and Other News

Filed under: Charity,Great Sales — Tags: , , , , , , , — Nik @ 7:58 pm

Dearest Fashionistas,

A few things have come across my desk that I wish to share with you: the Dior Diva Auction, Cimber Designs 50% Off Sale and my beloved byrd & bleecker’s new location.

The Dior Diva Auction gives you the chance to give back to women affected by cancer.  Starting today, you can bid on extraordinary experiences such as the “Fashionista Diva” in which you would win a shopping tour with Harper’s Bazaar Editor Avril Graham, or “Escape Diva”- the prize is a spa trip to St. Maarten to visit the Dior Institute or “Teen Vogue Diva” where you could spend the day at Teen Vogue!

This extravagent auction is exclusively for Dior Divas, but fret not.  When you register for the Auction, you will be automatically enrolled in the Dior Diva program which gives you access to special offers and rewards from Dior.  To register for the Auction, simply click here . 

100% of the proceeds go to benefit Look Good…Feel Better, ”a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.”  This is a wonderful cause that has helped thousands of women, so spread the word!  Some bids are as low as $250 right now! (Ahem, “Networking Diva!”)

Cimber Designs is currently nearing the end of its Black Week Sale- only 2 days remaining for you to receive 50% off your entire purchase!

And finally….

byrd & bleecker has relocated from Park Hill to Camp Bowie!

So be sure to visit them in the new location; they have all kinds of new goodies in stock too!

Fashionably Yours,

Nik

September 6, 2010

Must Read: “Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century”

Filed under: Art and Culture,Fashionable Book or Film — Tags: , , , , , , — Nik @ 12:30 am

 

Dress & Man's Suit, circa late 1700's

Dress & Man’s Suit, circa late 1700′s

A while back, I wrote about byrd & bleecker, a charming Fort Worth stationery shop brimming with books and baubles of all sorts. After receiving an email from the store about an upcoming sale, I decided to stop by and peruse their inventory, just in case some of those fabulous Noshii brooches were on sale.

While the brooches were no where to be found (they were so cute, I’m sure they sold out long ago), I did come across a magnificent two-volume book set at 50% off, aptly titled “Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century” by Taschen publishers. A veritable encyclopedia of selected pieces from the collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute, this study in clothing through the centuries is at once engaging and inspiring. From rococo dresses to Coco Chanel, it is the perfect conversation piece on any coffee table or reference guide for any fashion enthusiast.

Fashionably Yours,

Nik

August 19, 2010

Tax Free Weekend and Other Dallas/Fort Worth Events

Filed under: Art and Culture,Clothing Store,Great Sales,Shopping Event — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Nik @ 11:19 pm

Hello All:
Here are some awesome events that have come across my desk that I want to share with you. 

Lucy, owner of Accents, always has the most fashion-forward, feminine dresses and jewelry!  You may remember the post I did about her a while back and I can’t say enough great things about her and her store- her happy hours are not to be missed!

Kinetic Exhibit is a company owned by a friend of mine that hosts bi-monthly art parties in the coolest spaces in Dallas.  KE best explains the concept on its website: “As social entrepreneurs we seek out raw, unoccupied spaces in creating our pop up galleries to transform the community through art.” This social experiment/experience is another event that is not to be missed! 

byrd & bleecker, Fort Worth’s premier paperie, is having a spectacular clearance sale starting today through September 4th!  Wonder if they still have those fabulous Noshii brooches?!

See below for details.

1. Accents- Fri. Aug. 20th; 4:30-8pm
TAX FREE HAPPY HOUR. FRI 8/20. BUY 2-GET 1 FREE STOREWIDE‏
Accents in West Village
Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/accents.wvillage
3699 McKinney Avenue #502 | Dallas, TX 75204 |214.252.3870
Located across the Avalon salon, next to the Gap

Accents in Arlington Highlands
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd. #173 | Arlington, TX 76018 | 817.472.5566

2. Kinetic Exhibit: Patterns, Dreams & Withdrawal- Aug. 20-Sept. 20, 2010
Opening Reception:
Friday, August 20, 2010
8:00pm-12:00am
Da Space Dallas, 4217 Bryan Street Dallas, TX 75204
Tickets are only $7 and may be purchased online or at the door.

3. byrd & bleecker- Back to School Clearance Sale- Aug. 20-Sept. 4th

2962 Park Hill Dr. at University (By TCU) Fort Worth, TX 76109; 817-924-2973

Fashionably Yours,

Nik

February 26, 2010

Noshii at byrd & bleecker

Filed under: Art and Culture,Street Fashion — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Nik @ 11:08 am

Love at First Sight- My Favorite Noshii Brooch

 A couple of months ago, I posted a blog about a pair of Raspberry Jeffrey Campbell ballet flats I spotted in Central Market.  Their owner, Stephanie, told me she’d gotten them at Shoe Gypsy on Park Hill in Ft. Worth (near TCU).  Since then, I’ve been trying to make my way over to Park Hill and this past weekend, I finally made it.

While Shoe Gypsy was cute and all, and the little dog who met me at the entrance was adorable, I was curious about the other shops tucked away on this small Park Hill strip.  I floated next door to De Ma Fille, a dreamy and pristine Bridal Shop and met one of the co-owners and her tiny canine companion.  But true to the word, three’s a charm, and that’s exactly what I found in stationery shop byrd & bleecker.

byrd & bleecker on Park Hill in Ft. Worth

Grover, the Guest Greeter

 Grover, the cat, greeted me at the door (what’s with all the animal employees?) followed by Ali’s enthusiastic “Hello!”  I was immediately drawn to the first display, a collage of wood and pins.  Upon closer inspection, I discovered that these earthy pieces were actually handmade, bamboo brooches by an artist named Noshii.

Noshii Display

Noshii Hand-Made Bamboo Brooches

 I don’t know what it was about these brooches, but I couldn’t help but smile when I saw them.  If ever fashion was infectious, I had just caught a love bug!  These thoughtful, hand crafted works of art are fun and playful, yet quietly powerful.  I love the inherent dichotomies embodied by each piece: solid to the touch, yet soft to the senses; grounded by earthy tones, yet bursting with vivid color; simple yet thought-provoking.

Noshii Biography

 Born in London as Nosheen Iqbal, Noshii is a Dallas-based artistewith a penchant for creating visual art using natural materials.  To learn more about Noshii’s rare and beautiful talent, please visit http://noshii.com/index.html.  Also, if you like the whole philosophy of 6 degrees of separation, then you’ll love this: yesterday I posted about Kellie, the waitress with the fabulous white Fossil watch.  Noshii is also a watch designer- for Fossil.  ; )

While I’m enthralled with my new discovery of handmade brooches, I must mention that byrd & bleecker also offers other charming distractions and escapes by way of interior design books, candles, greeting cards, furniture, beauty products and of course, exquisite stationery.  Coupled with the friendly staff, chic interior and unique treasures, you’re sure to find that special something for your special someone at byrd & bleecker.

byrd & bleecker; 2962 Park Hill Dr. at University; Fort Worth, TX 76109; (817) 924-BYRD; Open T-Sat. 11-6:30pm 

Ali Z.

byrd & bleecker Interior

Park Hill's Shoe Gypsy, De Ma Fille and byrd & bleecker