HOOPLA...how do I love thee?

We have been admirers of HOOPLA since they launched their spa in July 2012...then we got to know the owners and it's been love ever since. Seriously, they are amazing entrepreneurs AND the gals you want for besties!

We are thrilled to be having a trunk show at HOOPLA this week week - Thursday 5/1 and Friday 5/2 from 10am-2pm. Stop by for 10% off HOOPLA services AND 10% off La Plates purchases. Not in KC? Not to worry, use code HOOPLA10 - but be sure to stop by for a pedi next time you're in KC, they are amazing! {2708 West 53rd Street, Fairway, KS 66205}

{discount code expires on 5/2/14, at the conclusion of the trunk show}

La Plates Trunk Shows - On the Road!

Are you looking for a fun excuse to gather friends? Need a fundraiser for an organization or your child's school? Wanting to justify your obsession with monogrammed items? Whatever your reason, we'd love to hear more and figure out if a La Plates Trunk Show is for you! We've got great incentives for hosting a La Plates Trunk Show. Email us at hostess (at) laplates (dot) com and we'll give you the details on how to bring La Plates to your community.

Photos by Danielle Norton

Balliets, here we come!

Back in 1992 (Stanton Hall - Miami University) I met a woman that I knew would be a friend for life. At the time, her parents had just moved to Oklahoma City to take over Balliets. It was a great store back then, but this year they moved in to a brand new building - AMAZING!

On Tuesday, October 26th, from 5-9pm, Balliets is hosting a Girls' Night Out. La Plates has been invited to attend and share our products. We can't wait to pack up and head on down! If you're in the Oklahoma City area, join us for the fun!

"Balliets is Oklahoma City's premiere destination for fashion, be it apparel, shoes, cosmetics, accessories... you name it. We have recently relocated from 50 Penn Place and now anchor the upscale retail complex at Western and Grand called Classen Curve.

From the infusion of natural light pouring in all around the store, the three-and-a-half miles of rough white pine on the walls, the pale Italian travertine grand staircase, the revolutionary cosmetics and fragrance studio on the second floor, and the 12X12 foot projection screens inside the store, there is nothing usual about the new Balliets. Each individual dressing room is even uniquely and sumptuously appointed.

A bigger, better Balliets awaits you at Classen Curve. A Balliets with more space, more lines, an expanded shoe department and a brand new contemporary department. Balliets has been reborn and we can't wait to show it off."

If you see me at Balliets later this month, you can bet I'll be having a ball! Nothing like hanging out with an old friend and calling it work...and now for the 90's flashback:

2010 Holiday Trunk Shows

Today begins our Holiday Trunk Shows! We love our online boutique, but it's also a lot of fun to be able to get out and meet our customers in person. All the trunk shows listed in BOLD are open to the public. Feel free to follow the links and learn more about the location and any fees for entry. Hope to see you this holiday season!

October 5^th – Leawood, KS – Mill’s Farm Girls’ Night Out

October 12^th – Prairie Village, KS – home show

October 13^th/14^th - Wayne, Pennsylvania – home show

October, 21^st - Oklahoma City, OK – home show

October, 26^th - Oklahoma City, OK – Balliets

November 2^nd – Fairway, KS – La Plates Headquarters

November 4^th/5^th – Macon, GA – Sorella

November 3^rd & 5^th - Western Springs, IL – home show

November 11^th-13^th – Chicago, IL – St. Chrys Holiday Faire

November 18^th - Houston, TX – home show

November 18^th-20^th – Franklin, TN – Nashville Junior League, Tis’ The Season

December 2^nd - San Antonio, TX – home show

Home Shows are hosted by La Plates clients who want to bring our products to their hometown. Because they are opening their home, we leave the invite list to them. All Trunk Shows in BOLD are open to the public, some require an entry fee.

Monogrammed Sweaters - Kids Only, sorry!

Our trunk show guests have been emailing in "special requests" to order these fabulous Monogrammed Roll Neck Sweaters this winter. We took them to all our Fall shows, but weren't sure how to fit them in online...we decided what the heck, our customers love 'em, we'll add them! So, just in time for Easter and Springtime fun, get your little peanut one of these adorable personalized sweaters! We love them in snowy Colorado with a turtleneck or sunny Sea Island with a pair of madras shorts!

Available in 6/12 month - 5/6T
Shipping is $15 for 1 or 10 sweaters, order with a friend!

Holiday Trunk Shows

We've started the wild La Plates holiday tour and hope we can meet you on the road! So far, we've been to Memphis, Asheville, Charleston & Nashville...all shows in private residences. Thanks to all that have made it a fabulous holiday season already!

Now the tour continues and we'd love to meet you and share many new products from La Plates! The next three shows are a fabulous way to shop in person and for a great cause! A percentage of all sales at the events goes to the organization hosting the event. Please look to the websites linked for more details.

October 22-24
(22nd eve = preview party)
Vinique Boutique
The Vincent Club
71 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108

November 12-14
(12th eve = preview party)
St. Chrysostom's Holiday Faire
1424 North Dearborn Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610

November 19-21
(19th eve = preview party)
Junior League of Chicago Holiday Market
Chicago Cultural Center
Sidney R. Yates Gallery
78 E. Washington Street
Chicago, IL

Trunk Shows

People ask all the time, "how do trunk shows work"? Basically, trunk shows are in-home parties that are coordinated by La Plates and the person interested in sharing La Plates with friends and family. A portion of most trunk show sales goes to the charity of the hostess' choice.

Last week, we were thrilled to have a trunk show in a lovely home in Savannah, Georgia. A portion of all sales will be donated to Hospice Savannah. We took a few shots of the set up, before guests arrived. Trunk shows also give us an opportunity to test out new products. You may see a few items in the photos that you haven't seen online...a sneak peek at what's to come!

One of the hostesses of the trunk show is also a fabulous artist/jewelry designer...she displayed some fabulous pieces too!

Thank you to Kathy and Kendall for sharing your home & fabulous friends and family - what a great night!