What To Do This Weekend

TONIGHT: Smak Parlour’s Pink Birthday Bash
Smak Parlour owners Abby Kessler and Katie Loftus see the world through rose colored glasses. Or at least that’s how seems. The gal pals are such big fans of the color pink, they not only splashed the walls of their Old City boutique with the hue, they also use it to theme their annual birthday celebration. This year’s soiree—the fourth—offers a 20% discount on selected merchandise and plenty of pink-frosted cupcakes and cocktails. And even if pink isn’t your fave, stop by to peep Kessler and Loftus’ new spring line, which includes dresses, tanks and Ts. 6pm.

TOMORROW: Arcadia Denim Brunch
A highlight of the spring fashion season in Philly is eco-friendly boutique Arcadia’s biannual denim brunch. Stop by and receive 25% off all denim purchases—including already reduced items!—while sipping on mangosas and munching on complimentary snacks. There will also be a trunk show featuring merchandise from Ivy Glass. And some words of wisdom to all you vertically challenged shoppers: You can get your jeans hemmed on the spot and for FREE. Noon.

Trunk Show at Art Star
Sure, we’ve already pimped Art Star today, but it’d be shameful to overlook this weekend’s trunk sale. The event features jewelry and wares from Monika Krol. Local fashion designer Nicole Rae Styer will also be on

Nicole Rae Styer

hand. Styer is known for tricking out her designs with fabric corsages, beads and other small items. She’ll be embellishing on-site on Saturday. Bring your own skirt or shirt and she’ll make it original for just $25. There’ll also be mimosas and munchies courtesy of NoLib’s Soy Cafe, located just across the street from Art Star. Noon.

Kanye West Sneaker Launch at VILLA
Kanye’s new sneaker—amusingly called the Nike Air Yeezy—is being sold exclusively in our area at VILLA (formerly known as Sneaker Villa). The Air Yeezys will be available in three color patterns, each to be released a month apart. The Zen Grey and Light Charcoal painted “Yeezy” will be released this Saturday, while the Black on Black will be in stores in May and the Net/Net (beige) combo in June. Kanye’s kicks will cost $300, which is pretty hefty in our current economic climate. But, hey, we ain’t sayin’ he’s a gold digger.