Last night, Off Broadway Boutique and www.womanaroundtown.com co-hosted, Spring is in the Air, a celebration of the season and of decorous fabulous 40+ women who are, or will become, our valued friends and clientele. Cheese, fruit, munchies, and wine were offered to appreciative women who shopped in each other’s friendly company… often trying on clothing or hats, asking strangers to vouch an opinion. Sisterhood was apparent. For those first discovering the boutique, the wealth of attractive, stylish possibilities seemed inspiring. More than one suggested she felt as if she was being let loose in a candy store.
The remarkable Deborah Newallo and her able musicians captivated those in attendance. Recognizing one another as women of a certain sympathetic glamour, owner Lynn Dell and Deborah Newallo met as strangers and struck up a conversation. Upon learning Deborah was an experienced jazz singer, Lynn enlisted her, unheard, for the party. Class and presence would certainly manifest themselves in her musicianship. And they did. Ms. Newallo stands just to the left of Billie Holiday, in the vicinity of Lee Wiley, yet very much in her own territory. Her arrangements served her confident voice and the classic songs, her sidemen were top notch. This was music worthy of a fine supper club.
Karen E. Seiger then signed copies of her terrific book: Markets of New York City: A Guide to the Best Artisan, Farmer, Food and Flea Markets, which features Off Broadway Boutique and is published by The Little Bookroom…as we participate in the 77th and Columbus Flea Market on Sundays. You’re always welcome to visit us every Sunday. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated little volume, the book is indispensable for those of us full-figured women who love exploring when we shop.
Discount cards for the wine bar at the splendid new SD26 (contemporary Italian cuisine at 26th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues) and for Seven’s Mediterranean Turkish Grill across the street from the shop, were offered to our guests. Additionally, we offered entrance in a free raffle that featured prizes of lunches, dinners, teas, accessories and books. All our fantastic fifty-plus winners will be notified.
Familiar faces mingled with new ones as we were happy to welcome Charlene Gianetti and the Women Around Town, as well as those who accompanied friends. Maryann Van Dongen, Lina Piloplyte and Jenny Hirscowitz were instantly recognizable as denizens of Ari Cohen’s extremely fashionable web site, www.advancedstyle.blogspot.com. Their unique taste and individualistic approaches to fashion further enhanced a lively scene. Also present was the elegant Terry Murray, looking fabulous in one of our black and turquoise ruffled-collar peplum jackets. Ms. Murray, a successful plus sized model, is an image coach extraordinaire and her own best advertisement.
What could be better than an evening’s entertainment combining shopping (with discounts,) entertainment, fellowship and wine?! The always hospitable Lynn Dell, resplendent in an orange silk shantung jacket and hat, spoke with everyone she could and was interested in all the ladies and what had brought them to our lovely boutique.
It was genuinely a “mahvelous” party. If you missed this one, be sure to make it a point to join us for the next.
Until then, feel free to view our album of candid photos from our fabulous fete! Should you prefer a taste of how it is like to be in the middle of the action, you’re definitely welcome to watch our video below:
Our Spring Is In The Air Party – Live In Action
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As for those who’ve been waiting to hear of the results of our raffle draw:
IT IS OUR ESTEEMED PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS AND THE PRIZES AS THE RESULT OF OUR RAFFLE DRAW.
Our winners are:
- Aandra Aabolock – Carry-All Beach Straw Bag including Towels, Capes, Books, and Tanning Body Gel
- Sandy Leslie – Smashing Summer Rainbow Hat
- Dale Rutkin – Res Rose Bag
- Jenny Hirschowitz – Dinner for two at Seven’s Mediterranean Turkish Grill
- Mimi Nardini- Dinner for four at SD26
- Yoko Haraguchi- Tea party for two at Alice‘s Tea cup
PLEASE COME IN TO RETRIEVE YOUR LOVELY GIFTS.
As for all our other customers – please feel free to drop by with your e-mail address or business card. We will provide you with announcements on new arrivals, sales, coupon promotions, future parties and events!!
(Disclaimer: If your name was spelled wrong, we apologize, for it was a bit difficult to read your handwriting…..)
