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Girlfriend Fun Guide: Washington, D.C.

Shecky's — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:52 +0000

Our forefathers picked a really great spot for the hub of the U.S. government. Not only is our capital home to Congress, the White House and a bunch of historic stuff, it’s now a cultural hot spot with tons of fun restaurants, bars and shops. We searched for the absolute must-visit places that locals rave about. When you’re in town for Girls Night Out: Washington, D.C., be sure to stop by a few!

To Stay: The River Inn, 924 25th St. NW, Washington D.C. (202) 337-7600

Why We It:

Live in the lap of luxury for a night or two in one of the newly renovated rooms equipped with pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.

Ride around the city on a bike—it’s complimentary at the hotel—or walk just 15 minutes and you’re at the White House!

Go downstairs and dine at Dish, the hotel’s on-site restaurant that serves up cutting-edge cuisine. We suggest starting your meal with a glass of wine off their new drink menu and ending with the light and airy Mango-Mousse & Cake with raspberry sauce.

Girlfriend Fun Guide: Los Angeles

Shecky's — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:34 +0000

We can’t wait to take our GNO event to L.A., where stars are in the sky, in the streets and on the sidewalks! Not only are we pumped to bring our Goodie Bags and vendors to La La Land, but seeing our Cali cuties is always a blast. You Shecksters are the reason why it’s called the City of Angels, after all! And while you’re in LA, don’t forget to check out our fave spots to satisfy your sweet tooth, chill by the pool, get a great facial and score affordable designer duds. See you all at Girls Night Out Los Angeles!

To Eat: Milk, 7290 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 939-6455

Why We It:

You must try the Banana Dulce de Leche Almond Ice Cream Cake that includes banana cake, banana ice cream, a dulce de leche center, and is topped with butterscotch-dipped frozen banana slices. SO delicious!

That’s not the only decadent dessert on their menu—the Blue Velvet Cake made with real blueberries is served fresh by the slice.

If it’s something savory you’re after, Milk also serves hot, pressed sandwiches and even a half-pound burger to offset its sugary-sweet treats.

Girlfriend Fun Guide: Miami

Shecky's — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:36 +0000

What we wouldn’t give to be in Miami right now. Everything in this city is hot, from the nightlife to the weather to our spicy Miami Shecksters! Though our GNO event is still about three weeks away (let the countdown begin!), we’ve chosen some of our favorite places to relax, stay, dine and shop while you’re in the city. Take a look at our picks and we’ll see you at Girls Night Out Miami!

To Relax: Shin Wellness, 4500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 202, Miami, FL 33137 (305) 571-9090

Why We It:

This spa has all kinds of great services: chiropractic, acupuncture, hypnosis, tai chi and (of course) massage just to name a few!

Their pilates classes are held on a rooftop so you can enjoy the open air and watch the sunset as you strengthen, tone and increase your flexibility.

If your back is giving you grief, check out their Spinal Decompression Therapy. It’s a non-surgical and highly effective treatment for chronic back pain.

Girlfriend Fun Guide: Atlanta

Shecky's — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:00:57 +0000

Hey, Hotlanta hotties, Shecky’s will be comin’ to your city soon! Things are sure to get peachy when we roll up with Goodie Bags, awesome vendors, complimentary bevvies and more. And while you’re waiting, why not hit up some of our favorite places to eat, shop, unwind and stay—trust us, Atlanta is called the New York of the South for a reason! Check ‘em out, and we’ll see you all at Shecky’s Girls Night Out Atlanta.

To Shop: Kelly’s Closet, 1649 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 377-9923

Why We It:

Owner Kelly travels around the world in search of everything from jewelry to ready-to-wear clothing.

…Did we mention they also carry bridal gear?! Make an appointment to be the center of attention as you choose from a variety of classic, flirty and fun wedding dresses!

Sign up for their mailing list to find out when Kelly’s Closet has fantastic mark downs on their merchandise (both bridal and otherwise).

Girlfriend Fun Guide: New York City

Cait Rohan — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:48 +0000

NYC is the birthplace of Girls Night Out, so we’re super-excited to hit the big city in style next week. Whether you’re heading to Girls Night Out New York City or not, check out this girlfriend-ly guide to Gotham’s best spots to spa, shop, stay and sip!

To Relax: Dermalogica SoHo, 110 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-9800

Why We It:

Dermalogica is the perfect place for a pre- or post-Girls Night Out pampering sesh.

You’ll snag a fab skincare routine for life with Dermalogica’s facemapping appointments. A skin therapist will thoroughly examine your skin and prescribe the right at-home routine for you.

Need a quick skin fix before GNO? Dermalogica’s microZone treatment will solve your skin’s problems in only 20 minutes.

If you’re still stressed after Girls Night Out, Dermalogica’s touch therapies are another way to feel like it’s all about Y-O-U! Choose from options like stress relief/back, aroma-point/face and, my personal favorite, nap time.

See more reasons why we love Dermalogica here>

Girlfriend Fun Guide: San Francisco

Shecky's — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:00:20 +0000

Hey Frisco friends, Shecky’s is headed to your city soon! We love San Francisco for its rolling hills, eclectic architecture and, of course, all of the gorgeous gals that live there. But the Golden Gate Bridge isn’t the only big tourist draw in the Golden City—San Fran also has plenty of boutiques, great eats, spas and places to stay. Check out our faves while you’re in town and we’ll see you at Girls Night Out San Francisco!

To Shop: Minxy Boutique, 3043 24th St., San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 874-9617

Why We It:

Some vintage stores can be intimidating and cluttered, but Minxy is extremely well-organized and doesn’t even have that vintage-shop smell!

All the clothes are reasonably priced, so there’s never that gut-wrenching moment of finding something fantastic and having to put it back.

Minxy also has a great selection of affordable vintage jewelry pieces to help amp up your wardrobe!

Girlfriend Fun Guide: Boston

Shecky's — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:00:19 +0000

Attention all you Beantown babes, Girls Night Out Boston is almost here! We’re thankful Boston is just a bus ride away because we love this city. And really, what’s not to heart? It has passionate sports fans, collegiately cool hangouts, historic hot spots and tons of great places to eat, shop, relax and stay. Keep reading to check out our faves and we’ll see you at GNO Boston this October!

To Eat: The Parish Café, 361 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116 (617) 247-4777

Why We It:

They’re open late (until 2am!) every day of the week.

Each gourmet sandwich is the brainchild of a famous Boston chef who submitted their recipe to this highly acclaimed restaurant.

They don’t just serve unbelievably good sandwiches—they also have a large selection of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts.

Girlfriend Fun Guide: St. Louis

Shecky's — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:05 +0000

Hey, STL sweethearts! Shecky’s is rollin’ on in to St. Louis with a slew of great vendors and Goodie Bags. But while you’re waiting for Girls Night Out: St. Louis to get here, enjoy our fave places to shop, eat, relax and stay while you’re in town. We can’t wait to meet you in St. Louis!

To Shop: Phoenix Rising, 6331 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130 (314) 862-0609

Why We It:

With an ample selection of unique knickknacks from bacon strip bandages to kitschy cookbooks, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for the coming holiday season.

They sell super-pretty jewelry pieces that are stylish and affordable, too!

This spot is conveniently located in the historic university city loop, so you can check out lots of other cafés, shops and restaurants when you stop by.

Girlfriend Fun Guide: Chicago

Shecky's — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:00:01 +0000

Heads up, Chicago chicas—Shecky’s is headed to Chi-town for some GNO fabulosity. We know you’re the Windy City and all, but we think you’ll be blown away by Girls Night Out Chicago! Come make some lasting memories with your BFFs, and be sure to hit up some of our favorite spots while you’re in town. See you soon….

To Shop: p+L Boutique, 2956 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 248-3758

Why We It:

Their merchandise is super-unique and features brands that hail not only from the Windy City, but from around the globe (don’t worry, they’ll help you navigate Asian and European sizing!).

They also have a menswear section so you and your sweetie can shop till you drop together!

This family-owned business has a stellar sales team that will treat you with personal care to ensure you leave their store helped and happy every time.

Girlfriend Fun Guide: Philadelphia

Shecky's — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:00:26 +0000

Get your besties together, because Shecky’s is headed to the city of girlfriend-ly love! We can’t wait to see our Philly friends for Girls Night Out Philadelphia, where we’ll be bringing you the best in fashion, beauty and more! Celebrate some good ol’ freedom from reality at our event, and keep the fun going at any of our fave Philly spots.

To Shop: Third Street Habitat, 153 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA (215) 925-5455

Why We It:

This “Best Boutique” attracts awesome designers, including Sass and Bide!

If you add your name to the mailing list, you could be alerted to sales of up to 90% off.

Not only do they have the latest clothes, they also have re-tooled vintage pieces for that extra-unique look!

Read our original write-up of Third Street Habitat>