Shop Local and Save Friday-Monday
As you begin to devise a game plan for the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season, there’s three key things you should keep in mind:
#1.) The deals do not just begin and end on Black Friday. The next day you’ve got Small Business Saturday followed by Cyber Monday.
#2.) Most stores have extended hours thus allowing shoppers more flexibility.
#3.) Philly’s awesome independent shops and boutiques need your money far more than Target or Macy’s.
That said, here’s several local sales you can look forward to this weekend…
**UPDATED**
Joan Shepp: Save 20 percent on all coats now through Monday in stores and online (code: COATS20). (1616 Walnut St.)
South Moon Under: All this weekend, take an additional 25 percent off all sale merchandise in store and online (code: BLACK25). Spend over $150 and you can save another 20 percent (code: HOLIDAY20) (1731 Chestnut St.)
Arcadia Boutique: As part if their “Black on Black Sale,” on Friday, the eco-friendly retailer will be taking 30 percent off every item of black clothing as well as an additional 20 percent off everything else. This 20 percent off deal will then run through Sunday at both their Rittenhouse and NoLibs locations as well as online using the checkout code: TURKEY. (265 S. 20th St. & 819 N. Second St.)
Rocker’s Closet: Take 10 percent off everything in the store (except independent artist items) from 9am-8:30pm. They will also be officially launching their online store at midnight on Friday. (818 S. Fourth St.)
Adorn Boutique: On Friday and Saturday, Sarah Lewis is not only extending the hours at her tiny Fishtown treasure chest (11am-9pm), but she’ll be taking 20 percent off the boutique’s entire selection of jewelry and wrapping it for free. On Monday, online shoppers can save 30 percent on their purchase (code: cybermonday) from 6 a.m. till midnight. (1314 Frankford Ave.)
Smak Parlour: All this weekend, the Old City boutique is partnering with Toys For Tots and for every toy shoppers drop off, they will donate a pair of super-cute children’s gloves. Shoppers who spend $40 dollars will also get a free pair of equally cute, adult-size gloves. If that’s not enough, the ladies will serve you apple cider and ginger snaps as you shop before carefully wrapping your purchases in pink cupcake and pastry for free. (219 Market St.)
BUS STOP: In addition to keeping their doors open late (11am-8:30pm) the boutique will be serving up
Black Velvet cocktails and offering customers 20 percent off their entire autumn/winter styles of black and brow boots. (727 S. Fourth St.)
Lakshmi Hair Studio: Get 15 percent off all products plus a free gift during their Black Friday Blowout. (21 N. Second St.)
Concrete Polish: Anytime between Friday morning and next Monday at midnight is the perfect time for you splurge on one of designer Angela Monaco’s stunning jewels as they will all be 15 percent off. This deal can be redeemed online (code: TURKEYLOVE) or in-store. Either way, be sure to RSVP to the sale’s Facebook event page as you will then receive a special gift with your purchase. (716 N. Third St.)
Third Street Habit: Save 40 percent on the entire Isabel Marant Etolie Collection now through the end of Saturday. (153 N. Third St.)
Kembrel: Although a bit confusing, Kembrel is offering shoppers savings all three days, both online and in stores. Friday: 40 percent off from 6am-11am (code: KEMBLK6) then 30 percent off from 11am-9pm (code: KEMBLK11). Saturday: 30 percent off all day (code: KEMSMLBIZ). Monday: 40 percent off (code: KEMCYBER). (1822 Chestnut St. & 1219 Locust St.)
Knit Wit: Get 20 percent off your entire in-store purchase on Friday. (1729 Chestnut St.)
SA VA: Shop before 1 p.m. today and save 30 percent off your entire SA VA label purchase or receive 15 percent off from 1-8pm. (1700 Sansom St.)
Expect a roundup of more holiday shopping events going on this weekend on Friday.
Gifts For The Sophisticated Mom…
With May 13th now just around the corner, as always, we here at PW Style would like to lend a hand in helping you find the perfect gift for your mamma. Regardless of your price range, our Mother’s Day Gift Guide is chock full of unique and thoughtful treasures. And thanks to Polyvore, this year, we’ve lovingly compiled all of them onto collage boards, each with a different theme to suit your particular type of mom.
First up, if you’re mother is like a fine wine, here’s some gifts she might enjoy…
What To Do This Weekend: Charity and Booze
Heart To Heart
Fri., Feb. 20, 8pm. $20-$25. F.U.E.L. Collection, 249 Arch St., 215.238.8877. hearttoheartartshow.blogspot.com
February is National Heart Month. Every year, more men and women die in America die from heart disease than other ailment. Despite all the pink breast cancer awareness gear, this is the cause you should paying attention to, according to event organizer Linda Smyth. In honor of cardiac awareness, get your booty to the F.U.E.L. Collection tonight to peep heart-inspired work by local artists, including members of Space 1026 and Padlock Gallery. The event will also highlight the spring lines of local designers, including Smak Parlour and Vagabond Boutique, with a fashion show beginning at 9:30pm. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and there’ll be complimentary food and booze, which makes this deal even sweeter.
Pabst Blue Ribbon Crafting Challenge
Sat., Feb. 21, 3-10pm. $6. 941 Theater, 941 Front St. 215.235.1385. www.myspace.com/randomsquirrellab
Thanks to its inexplicable hipster street cred, PBR’s the brew of choice for the downwardly mobile. But if we’re being honest, don’t we all agree it tastes like carbonated urine? All those red, white and blue cans should be put to better use. Thanks to the Philadelphia Independent Craft Market, now they will be. This weekend’s Pabst Blue Ribbon Crafting Challenge will feature vendors’ greatest PBR-inspired creations. Six bucks gets you admission and all the beer you can stomach. The event will be infused with tunes by assorted local bands, including the awesomely named Kill You in the Face. Nibble on vegan goodies courtesy of South Philly’s traveling cook Rachel Klein. Stick around till 10 p.m. to see which vendor takes home the top prize or stop by to toss a few back before heading out for the evening.