HyLo Boutiques

Eat Drink and Be Green with HyLo next Tuesday

hyloboutiques — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:40 +0000

Spring is in full blossom, offering boundless opportunities for fresh thinking and fun festivities. In the spirit of renewal, we're switching things up this month and will *not* be hosting an event tomorrow (the first third Thursday we'll miss in six months!). Instead, we present you with an alternative event next Tuesday, May 22 from 6-8 p.m. — a pop-up preview of the upcoming fundraiser Eat, Drink, and Be Green. We would love for you to join us for this sneak preview of our fresh crop of hyperlocal brands... RSVP | info@hyloboutiques.com (read more)

Fresh on the scene: Tymbre Renee brings you #HyLoSeekers

hyloboutiques — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:35:20 +0000

HyLo just got a big dose of glamour! We are proud to present the dazzling style maven Tymbre Renee as the newest addition to our team. To celebrate Tymbre's arrival, we're debuting the first post of #HyLoSeekers, an interactive series that will unfold over the coming weeks as we surface our city's hyperlocal style. Here's how it'll work: 1. Take a snapshot of stylish people spotted in Philly-owned cafés, bars, restaurants...you name it! 2. Upload them to Instagram. 3. Share with you all! Philly happens to have some very fashion-forward folks and we'd love for our fans (followers and new-comers alike!) to join us. Send us your style-savvy photos with the hashtag #HyLoSeekers ..there just may be some surprises in store for you!

Spotted, super stylish fashionista @tymbrerenee drinking finishing her iced mocha@ La Colombe Torrefaction instagr.am/p/KiOCYfLZBy/ — HyLo (@HyLoBoutiques) May 12, 2012

In order to play, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@hylo_boutiques) and also follow @TymbreRenee as she will be catching some fly locals throughout the city. (read more)

How to Open Bubbly: #champagneskills with Jason Malumed

hyloboutiques — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:31:01 +0000

[vimeo clip_id="41249611" width="500" height="280] In preparation for this month's soirée with the elegant Bela Shehu, we spent an evening at HyLo with our dear friend and wine connoisseur Jason Malumed. A sales rep for Majestic Wine and Spirits and Philly man-about-town, Jason really knows his stuff. He sat us down, popped some bottles, and patiently cultivated our champagne savvy. Watch Jason show us the good, better, and best way to open a bottle of bubbly, with a special saber finale that will leave you thirsty for more! Disclaimer: You can take a lesson from the swordsman himself...but please don't try this at home. Visit us instead this Tuesday, May 8 for our monthly shopping event with NINObrand. Sartorial splendor and #champagneskills go hand-in-hand. Second Tuesdays with Bela Shehu of NINObrand 6-9 pm at HyLo Boutiques 333 S. 20th Street | Philadelphia, PA (read more)

Bon Vivant! Basking in the Glow of NIC*FISH

hyloboutiques — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:11:12 +0000

By Molly O'Neill Gliding across her incense-scented Germantown kitchen, Nicole Fisher blends a smoothie from organic fruit and apple juice. In her flowing high-waisted skirt, denim top and large hoop-and-feather earrings, she looks unquestionably regal yet completely at ease. “I’ve never been a fan of trends or trying to follow someone else’s ideas,” says Nicole. She started her NIC*FISH line in 2000 to accommodate musician friends seeking wearable, comfortable statement pieces that could take them from the road to the stage to the afterparty. As her popularity grew, Nicole was able to move from custom one-offs to entire lines of convertible, layerable looks. The turning point, says Nicole, is when she created a piece for ?uestlove to wear in the music video for Bilal’s “Soul Sista.” “That was amazing for me,” she says, “because that was my first opportunity in seeing my stuff translate into something real. I began to design more for artists and do a lot of custom work, and I began to see how my friends were really evolving…traveling a lot and really trying to get acquainted with the world.” [caption id="attachment_2175" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="NIC*FISH pieces currently on display at HyLo. Shopping exhibit runs through May 7."][/caption] Nicole began envisioning the NIC*FISH customer: “Who is that girl?” she asked herself. “What does she do? I didn’t really see anyone catering to her. She was eclectic. She knew a little bit about everything. She was in touch with the world.” (read more)

A Knack for NIC*FISH

hyloboutiques — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:08:42 +0000

[vimeo clip_id="41161959" width="500" height="280] Ladies and gents, we are proud to present the lovely Nicole Fisher! Check out our latest video profile on this eclectic style maven, first screened at our Third Thursday soirée last week. You can find the NIC*FISH pop-up shop at HyLo Boutiques as a part of this month's shopping exhibit... (read more)

Shop Talk with Danny Fox

hyloboutiques — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:40 +0000

By Molly O'Neill For Danny Fox, art can take any form…as long as it’s perfect. He learned calligraphy from his grandfather, and as a child would hand-letter his school’s signs and posters. He strayed from the art when he discovered graffiti, but some years ago, Danny says, “I realized…I had a better product that I wasn’t using, and a higher education as far as handwriting goes.” He rededicated himself to the ancient art, and continued to grow. The love was always in the letters. Danny says, “It’s more about the lines and the shapes than what the word means...and if it can be something a little edgy, that’s good too.” Today, when commissioned to paint on storefronts and bedroom walls, Danny often chooses words and phrases based solely on their aesthetic value. But permanence equals pressure, he says: “You gotta do it right the first time; it’s ink. You can’t erase it.” (read more)

CURRENTly in love with NIC*FISH

hyloboutiques — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:08:20 +0000

It's hard to believe the third week of April is nearly upon us, but we all know what that means! Next Thursday (the 19th) we'll be opening our doors for you to sample a fresh crop of bright new artisans, sip a RHUBY cocktail from Art in the Age and nibble on tropical treats — all specially concocted for our very own NIC*FISH pop-up. Here's a taste of what you can expect: (read more)

Sweet Surrender returns this Tuesday

hyloboutiques — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:46:53 +0000

[vimeo clip_id="39742405" width="500" height="280] The second week of April is fast approaching, and the lovely Bela Shehu will be making her monthly appearance at HyLo this coming Tuesday. Don't miss the chance to meet this style virtuoso in person or watch her visionary line — NINObrand — come to life before your eyes. Envelop yourself in these sumptuous fabrics and you'll never want to take them off. (read more)

And the winners are…

hyloboutiques — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:14:00 +0000

With gusty winds, plummeting temps, and driving rain, Mother Nature dealt us an unfortunate hand during the #dannyfox hunt this weekend. But these intrepid voyagers prevailed: And for that they shall reap the rewards... (read more)

On the hunt for #dannyfox

hyloboutiques — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:01:49 +0000

[vimeo clip_id="39350943" width="500" height="280] At “DRIFT,” calligraphy artist and jewelry designer Danny Fox showcased a stunning collection of industrial sterling silver rings. A master of his craft, Danny can spend hours designing in his South Philly studio oasis. But he also has an itch to explore the urban playground that lies outside his door. Now it’s your chance to do the same. Danny invites you to seek him out at his favorite local spots Saturday, March 31 through Sunday, April 1 for instant rewards and chances to win big prizes from our participants—from tees to rings to lunch for two! Here's how to play:

1. Visit participating businesses Saturday, March 31- Sunday, April 1 for a reward when you drop the name Danny Fox at the register. 2. Snap a photo of the #dannyfox icon at each location and tweet it @HyLoBoutiques using the hashtag #dannyfox to be entered into the raffle for insanely cool prizes from our merchants. Each tweet counts as a separate raffle entry. 3. Hit as many of the locations as you can and tweet a photo of each @HyLoBoutiques. The more photos we receive from you, the higher your odds of winning the prize. Happy hunting!

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