Source: Boston Fashion Week
Slip into stilettos and flaunt the perfect pose, Boston Fashion Week is in town! On Friday, September 25, The Beehive and 33 Restaurant and Lounge are each hosting events to kickoff the weeklong event on a stylish note.
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Photo Credit: Nikki Eads kickasscupcakes.com
On August 31, Kickass Cupcakes in Somerville is whipping up a sweet take on happy hour by offering free tastings from 5-7pm of mini cupcakes with cocktail inspired flavors, including lemon drop, mud slide, and peach daiquiri.
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I’ve been to a few second birthday parties in my day and they typically don’t include a night of drinks, dancing and raffle prizes. On Saturday, March 7, Social Boston Sports (SBS), a great group dedicated to hosting social events and sport leagues for young professionals, is celebrating their 2nd anniversary in the form of a birthday bash at Felt. The party starts at 8:00pm – tickets are $10, or free if you have one of their new Varsity or Junior Varsity membership cards.
Birthday Cake - Candles by jessica.diamond from Flickr
The event will be a private party on Felt’s 4th floor club, which also hosted their first birthday bash last year. I’ve been to a few Social Boston Sports events in my day, and I love their ability to bring together local young professionals. It’s hard to make new connections – friendship or romantic – after college, and everyone that I’ve met at a Social Boston Sports event is friendly, outgoing and open to meeting new people.
Given their fun-loving persona and great social event and sport league options, it’s no surprise that they have grown from a small group of friends to a network of over 3,500 young professionals in just two years.
Tickets are available at www.socialbostonsports.com and will not be sold at the door, so make sure to purchase yours in advance. I’ll be there toasting to their success and eating birthday cake!
Last Thursday I attended the Improper Bostonian’s bash at Foundation Room, a member’s only club inside the new House of Blues on Lansdowne Street. Not to be confused with Foundation Lounge in the Hotel Commonwealth, Foundation Room is an upper-level restaurant and lounge space. The interior is warm and inviting with an eclectic (perhaps Moroccan?) décor. It has a nice balcony overlooking Lansdowne Street and a private entrance into the House of Blues concert venue.
While I really enjoyed Foundation Room, I heard rumors that membership fees start around $2,500, which means that this Savvy Bostonian will not be joining their elite ranks. It’s too bad, because if this club was open to the public as a lounge, it would be extremely popular with Boston’s trendy young professional scene.
Although I may never walk into Foundation Room again, I must give Kudos to the Improper Bostonian for giving us a glimpse into a hot new venue and attracting the hip twenty to thirty-sometime crowd that attended. As if you would have expected anything else from the Improper Bostonian! I’ve been to a few Improper Bostonian parties in my day, but this was my favorite one to date.
House of Blues Boston – 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston
Improper Bostonian – http://www.improper.com/
Adult Valentine's Day Heart by Jessica Gioglio
Single and Fabulous Bostonians can take solace in the fact that Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday this year- thus not interfering with the coveted “Thirsty Thursday,” or weekend party/dining scene.
In hopes of helping single Bostonians celebrate in style, I have compiled a few fun things the city offers. I supposed attached Bostonians could also use these tips too…but let it be known that I am really looking out for my fellow singletons!
Celebrate Your Sweet Tooth: Ditch the conventional heart shaped box of chocolates from CVS and splurge on innovative truffles from Beacon Hill Chocolates. Offering a spicy Cinnamon Heart and relaxing Chai Latte heart shaped truffles, these chocolates look sinfully good. www.beaconhillchocolates.com
If cupackes are more your thing, head out to Party Favors in Brookline. Indulge in deliciously adorable cupcakes spoiled Bostonians have been scarfing down for ages. www.partyfavorsbrookline.com
Spread the Love: For those in search of the perfect Valentine’s Day card, go to Papersource, which has an incredible selection of cards, giftwrap, craft supplies, and other Valentine’s Day inspired gifts. www.paper-source.com
In search of a cheesy Valentine? Swing by Target, and grab the Grey’s Anatomy Valentine’s Day cards. Organized in a box of 8 Valentines with 4 designs (2 of each), my personal favorite is “This Valentine’s Day, Keep the McDream Alive.” At $5, they are a steal.
Drown Your Sorrows: Obviously there is nothing like immersing yourself in Trader Joe’s 2 Buck Chuck, but for those with classier self-medication tastes, here are a few fun Valentine’s Day drink recipes:
Chocotini:1/2 oz Vanilla Vodka, 1 oz White Creme de Cacao, coat rim of the martini glass with chocolate syrup, shake with ice and strain.
Strawberry Kiss: 1 oz Tequila Rose, 1/2 oz Light Rum, 1 oz Chocolate Liqueur, 1 oz Half & Half
Look for Love in All the Right Places: For those who want to dance the night away, here are a few clubs hosting Valentine’s Day parties:
Mansion Flirt Fest: http://www.bostoneventguide.com/flirtfest.htm
Felt “I Hate My Ex” Party: http://feltclubboston.com
Rumor “Truth of Dare” Party: http://boston.heyletsgo.com/invite-879