All That Glitters and Glistens...

It seems nowadays that there are very few times the glitterati converges to celebrate all that is decadent and fabulous. Fortunately for us, this isn't one of those times, and Oliver Smith Jewelers is pulling out all the stops to highlight "Scottsdale's New Sparkle" in the form of a lustworthy (and sure-to-be uber chic) trunk and fashion show! What is "Scottsdale's New Sparkle" you ask? It is three budding, valley designers who are turning heads with their dazzling new jewelry lines! (Props to Oliver Smith Jewelers for keeping it local and supporting small business in the town we j'adore, Scottsdale) Oh! and just in case fabulous jewelry and sparking gems weren't enough, they are topping off this bedazzled evening with a fashion show styled by Nové, live music, sushi and drinks! Seriously... what could be better? All you need to do now is mark your calendar, grab a friend (or your significant other's checkbook), and figure out what you're wearing...


Time: Thursday, March 31 from 5-8pm (fashion show starts at 6pm)
Location: Oliver Smith Jeweler The Shops Gainey Village 8787 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ

For more information about Nové visit their website at http://www.noveshop.com/

For event or additional information about the featured designers contact Oliver Smith Jewelers

Phone: 480.607.4444
Email: oliver@oliversmithjeweler.com

Urban Kidz Receives the 2011 Talk of the Town Award

The SHOPS gainey village's own Urban Kidz has been named a recipient of the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence in Customer Care, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News and Celebration Media! For those of you who don't know, the award honors companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service, as reported by their customers through no-cost, user review websites. The reviews are analyzed by a team of researchers who calculate a star rating system based on these data, which determines a business’ award eligibility.

And for that we wish an extra special congrats to Urban Kidz for a job well done!

To visit Urban Kidz or to learn more about them visit their website at www.Urbankidzwear.com

Indulge in a Wee Bit of the Homeland With McCormick & Schmick’s!

Paint the SHOPS green and let the celebration begin...

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant is rolling out good eats and boozy drinks for their favorite day of the year (and mine) St. Patrick's Day!

Thursday, March 17th

Start the festivities early (it's happy hour somewhere, right?) with Lunch entrees ranging from $8.95 to $13.95 including Corned Beef and Lamb Stew. Think that's good? They're just getting warmed up... Tempt your tastebuds with a palate pleasing three course dinner for $24.95, featuring choices like Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon, Guinness Beef Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage. Pairings with each course include Harp Lager and Guinness on draft (woot woot!) and a dessert pairing of Irish Coffee or Bailey’s for $34.95

Indulge your inner Leprechaun with irresistible lunch, happy hour or dinner specials. For details and reservations, call 480-998-2026.

The SHOPS Gainey Village is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads at 8787 N. Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale , AZ 85253

Lovers of food, fashion and philanthropy, mark your calendars!

Spring has officially sprung and fashionistas far and wide are rejoicing. Take off those mittens and that parka girlfriend... fashion has come out of hibernation! And while you may have missed New York and Paris fashion week, there's no need to fret because the trifecta of fashion, food, and feel-goodie goodness (aka philanthropy) is heading your direction thanks to Diva Women's Wear!

The SHOPS' very own "Fashion Haven" for plus size women is hosting a Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show benefiting Alzheimer's on March 12! Offering distinctive designer fashions for sizes 14-24, (Clothing women dream about, but seldom find!) Diva has been delighting their customers for 7 years with their ever-evolving array of innovative, hard-to-find clothes and accessories. Need more info? Check out Diva on the web at http://www.divawomenswear.com/

The event starts at 11:30 at the Village Tavern at the SHOPS gainey village. Price of admission is $30 and includes lunch, fashion show, door prizes and drawings.

Please call 480-948-8777 for more information or to purchase tickets

See you all there!