Tuesday, July 19, 2011

GiltCity Kickoff

I am a long time fan of Gilt Group. I love a little luxury in my life and you cannot beat a good sale. I also love to support Gilt Group because on of the founders actually went to Taft. You have to love the one degree of separation!

While I love a good material item sale I am all about living life to the fullest in my city. In the past I have always checked out the deals in NYC and Chicago on GiltCity and hoped they would launch a Dallas GiltCity. Well, yesterday my dream became a reality! Not only did did GiltCityDallas launch, but they pulled out all the stops! Thankfully, I just so happened to be at my computer when I got the "welcome" email and clicked on over. I certainly lucked out in that nothing had yet sold out so I RSVPed for a movie screening and also bought the $10 voucher for a floater, blowout and canapes at my beloved DryBar. You know I cannot pass up anything DryBar related nor did I want to miss the "first official" GiltCityDallas event.

The event started at 6pm so I arrived a few minutes before and was so excited to see an acquaintance was running the show and checking people in. She quickly got me settled with my stylist and then off to the sinks we went.
While I was getting my head massage champagne was placed at my seat. Throughout my blow dry food was also brought around. Lisa Garza did the catering; her goat cheese pastry was phenomenal!

Though I have been partial to the "Southern Comfort" style for months I decided to go more sleek this time around. I choose the "Manhattan" which is all about the straight and not so much keen to volume. I LOVE how it turned out; straight is the way to go for me this summer!

GiltCityDallas and DryBar did not let us leave empty handed. Not only was I treated to a fantastic blow out, a beverage and canapes, but I was also given a box of red velvet cake balls to enjoy!

Last night was so much fun and perfectly put together! I am so thrilled that Dallas is finally part of Gilt Group and cannot wait to see what other fantastic deals they feature in the coming weeks and months. A little birdie told me to be sure to check back often because DryBar was just the beginning of the affordable luxury they will be offering, they will only get better!

22 comments:

JulesTX said...

Your hair loooks great _ I like the straight look on you.

Carolina On My Mind said...

You are so pretty, and that sounds like an awesome experience you had! I wonder if they have a GiltCity for my area!

April of A. Liz Adventures said...

Charlotte may be too small of a city for Gilt to focus on in the near future, but it would do so well here! I have my fingers crossed!

PS We need a DryBar too! :)

Janna said...

How fun! I've been on the lookout for a dry bar here in Orlando!

KAH said...

Love the hair! And your dress to! Sounds like a great night :)

~KAH

Preppy Girl Meets World said...

You look so beautiful in that picture. Glad you had fun!

Rebecca said...

so fun! I want to find one near me!
<3

Prep in the country said...

That little bit of pampering sounds like heaven right now. I think I am going to try and recreate my own bit of pampering tonight.

Maryland Magnolia said...

How fun! And your hair looks great :)

I've been a member of Gilt Groupe for awhile, but I guess I missed the news about Gilt City. Washington, D.C. is a "Gilt City" too so I'll definitely look out for deals in the future :)

Cassafrass said...

Your hair looks FABULOUS!

Lulu said...

Loving your hair!!

ps Houston just got a little jealz of Dallas. Lucky!!!

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PinkPolkadotAA said...

I love your hair straight, it looks very glamorous :)

Henley on the Horn said...

I wish Tampa had a Gilt Group!! How fun!! Your hair looks great.

Ann said...

I love the straight hair look on you - you look fantastic!

Tallahassee Belle said...

I was a big fan of the "Southern Comfort" hair style (probably just because of the name), but I think this new look really suits you. It's a lovely change.

My Life as A Plate said...

Love the hair! I hope Giltcity comes to my city! I am jealous you have it.

Princess Freckles said...

I'm dying for a Dry Bar to open in my home town! What a perfect way to treat yourself!

I'm a huge Lisa Garza fan! Did you get to meet her? I was really hoping she'd get her own show on the Food Network or the Cooking Channel. I'd sure tune in!

Posh Peach said...

What a fun event! I love your hair straight. So pretty! I'll have to visit The Dry Bar in Atlanta next time I'm home.

P.S. The Pink Tutu is now Posh Peach! :)

Peachy Keen said...

Exciting! I love Dry ar ( a bit of an addiction after my sisters gifted me a series of blow dries) and Giltcity is a great site. You look great!

Sundresses and Smiles said...

What a fabulous time!!

Shannon said...

Thank you so much for the write up! We are so lucky to have been offered the opportunity to partner with Gilt City. We also love reading you blog. We hope to see you soon!!

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Cricket said...

Your blow out looks fantastic - I love the smooth look on you! xo