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Claudia Chan is obsessed with shopping. But she’s even more obsessed with fun, deals and especially sharing.
You’re in luck. Because Chan will be sharing some of her shopping finds with you when she brings Shecky’s Girls Night Out to Los Angeles next week.
Some L.A. shoppers with their Shecky's gift bag.
From May 19-20, the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium will transform into a shopping wonderland. Grab your girlfriends (or your mom for a belated Mother’s Day!) and get your summer glow on at The Body Shop, and then snag some entertaining tips (and the latest beach-chair beverage) at Shecky’s Haute Hostess Lounge. Try some of Polka Dot Wine’s refreshing Rieslings before meeting author Andrea Syrtash to score an autographed copy of He’s Just Not Your Type.
Shecky's Girls Night Out Los Angeles 2009.
And of course, all the while, the deejay is spinning tunes as you discover that perfect, must-have necklace of the season, a cool cocktail or beer in hand. Shopping, girlfriends and cocktails? It doesn’t get any better.
Some of the goods at Shecky's Girls Night Out.
So much jewelry to choose from ...
Ethnic details at Shecky's Boston 2010.
Don’t be left out. Buy tickets in advance ($25) and get Shecky’s Famous Goodie Bag packed with fresh products from Suave Naturals, Venus Embrace, Kiss, The Body Shop, Listerine and Colgate.
Shoppers at Shecky's Girls Night Out New York City in March.
The Deets:
WHERE: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. (Pico Blvd. & Colorado Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
WHEN: Wednesday – Thursday, May 19th – 20th, 5pm — 10pm
Shecky's president Claudia Chan.
One of many stylish vendors at Shecky's Girls Night Out.
Photos courtesy of Shecky’s.
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