thread show returns to LA + a giveaway!

hi guys!  if you've been following my blog for awhile you may remember back in june i posted about attending the thread show at the cooper building in downtown.  good news if you didn't make it last time, the show is returning to cooper building this november 13th from 11-5pm!  this is a great opportunity to shop and support local designers!  plus, you can pick up some holiday gifts!  annnnd, this is not just a shopping event - there will also be bites, cocktails, photo booths, pop-up art gallery, giveaways, a style lounge, DIY lounge, nail bar, and more!

i'm happy to say that not only am i going again, but i have 5 sets of passes to giveaway!  yes, 5 of my lucky readers and a guest can get in to the thread show for free!  all you have to do is: 

1. follow via google or bloglovin'

2. like the facebook page

3. comment below with your name

super easy!  winners will be announced on november 10th on the blog.

scenes from THREAD show

this past sunday was another busy day for me and i ended it at the thread show at the cooper design space in dtla.  my usual shopping partner anjelica went with me and we had a a lot of fun shopping all the jewelry!  the biggest exhibitors seemed to be jewelry and accessory designers, which is great for me because i love buying my jewelry from small, independent, local designers!        

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trying on druzy rings from love tatum

various jewelry displays

tiny gold necklace by marida jewelry

i love these little terrariums by bumblebees!  although they could use some oilcloth on the table!

cotton candy dress, zara sweater, gap denim jacket, jeffrey campbell boots

so tired after a loooong/busy day/weekend

i didn't take as many pictures as i would have liked, i was too busy shopping around!  my favorite booth was the betsy & iya booth, the jewelry is beautiful and totally my style.  i tried on a few different necklaces but ended up deciding on a pair of the stacked dakota drip earrings (below).

i really did enjoy the thread show and will definitely be attending the next one.  i found some great new jewelry lines to follow although next time i will be sure to get there earlier!  we didn't get over to the show till around 1ish, so the wait for the manicure was about 4 hours long.  if you didn't get a chance to make it to thread show this time around, do not fret!  the show is returning to the cooper design space this coming november!

THREAD show pass GIVEAWAY!!

THREAD show hits los angeles this sunday, june 12th, at the cooper design space!  what is THREAD show?  read below to find out all the amazing stuff waiting for you in dtla this sunday!

THREAD Show Launches 8th Annual Independent Designer Shopping Tour

THREAD Show lands in San Diego, San Francisco, Orange County, Los Angeles and Seattle in 2011

THREAD Show, the multi-city shopping event promoting emerging designers and artists, is travelling to San Diego, San Francisco, Orange County, Los Angeles and Seattle on the 2011 tour. At each show, THREAD will showcase 100 of the top independent designers in each market, as well as complementary music, art, food and entertainment from locals. In 2011, attendees can expect new interactive spaces with the additions of a DIY Lounge, Nail Bar, Live Style Series, THREAD Well Lounge and a Man Cave complimentary with entrance to the event.

“By allowing shoppers to skip the third-party retailer, THREAD gives trend-setters an opportunity to meet the designers face-to-face, feed the local economy, be kind to the environment and ensure products are locally-made and ethically produced,” explains THREAD Show spokesperson, Danielle Gano. “This one-on-one connection also allows designers to get direct feedback from their consumers and lifts the veil for consumers to know exactly where their products come from.”

For eight years, THREAD Show has encouraged cities across the country to shop local by presenting a curated showcase of the most skilled and creative designers in each market. In addition to shopping prices lower than retail from the top independent designers, attendees will enjoy a Style Lounge, live music, seasonal trend showcases, a pop-up local art gallery, photo booths, live screen printing and giveaways all day. Additionally, 2011 will introduce a DIY Lounge with make-your-own fashion designs and accessories, a Nail Bar with complimentary manicures all day, a Live Style Series, a THREAD Wellness Lounge featuring massages and holistic living tips and products, and a Man Cave with beer, magazines, darts and entertainment for male shoppers.

In 2011, THREAD Show is also announcing a new Premium Ticket, available to the first 300 at the door. Serial shoppers will be granted entry one hour prior to general admission. The shopper who prefers wide open isles and plenty of room to browse will be able to enjoy first access to the collections. This limited availability ticket also comes with a gift bag packed with THREAD Show swag and a complimentary cocktail. The preview hour for each show will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Premium Tickets will be available for $25. Doors open to general admission from noon to 6 p.m. General admission tickets will be available for $5 if attendees pre-register up to 24 hours prior to the show at www.threadshow.com. $10 tickets will be available at the door.

THREAD Show’s 2011 line-up consists of:
San Diego: Sunday, April 3, 2011 - Horton Event Space
San Francisco: Sunday, April 10, 2011 - Metreon Shopping Center
Costa Mesa: Sunday, May 15, 2011 – THE LAB
Los Angeles: Sunday, June 12, 2011 - The Cooper Design Space
Seattle: Sunday, October 23, 2011 - Fisher Pavilion Seattle Center
Los Angeles: Sunday, November 13, 2011 - The Cooper Design Space
San Francisco: Sunday, November 20, 2011 - Metreon Shopping Center
San Diego: Sunday, December 4, 2011 - Horton Event Space

Each show is held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the 11 a.m. to noon hour reserved for Premium Ticket holders. General admission is open from noon to 6 p.m. Attendance is $10 in all cities – or $5 if you RSVP on the THREAD website or bring a bag of clothes to donate to a local charity in each city. Registration is now open for all cities and interested designers are invited to apply here. For regular updates, to visit the THREAD blog, RSVP to a show or subscribe to the email newsletter, please visit www.threadshow.com.

About THREAD Show   //   Good Style. Good Value. Good Karma.
THREAD Show is a travelling juried showcase of the best independent fashion and home designers on the West Coast, and the music and art that rock their world. This dynamic one-day retail environment has showcased more than 7,000 emerging designers since its inception in 2003.  THREAD allows consumers a unique opportunity to support their local economy, reduce their carbon footprint and discover emerging designers while scoring deals and purchasing one-of-a-kind wares in a fun and unique setting. For more information, visit www.threadshow.com.

seriously, i am so excited to attend THREAD show!  i love to shop and support local designers (local anything really) and this will be such a fun way to do it! annnnnd guess what!  3 of my lucky readers (plus a friend) will have the chance to attend the LA stop of THREAD show!  to enter the giveaway you must:

1. follow the blog - at least one of three ways: google friend connect, networkblogs, or bloglovin

2. like the facebook page

3. comment on this post with your first and last name

that's it!  really not that hard to get two complimentary passes to THREAD show.  your chance to win ends thursday, june 9th at 11pm PST.  winners will be announced on friday, june 10th.  start following, liking and commenting!  contest has ended!  winners are: traci goodwin, michelle williamson, and michelle huynh!  enjoy the THREAD show ladies & thanks for following!