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Exclusive Ruth Barzel for Treat Jewelry is Here!

We are very excited to unveil Ruth Barzel for Treat -- a special collaboration with one of our favorite local jewelry designers, Ruth Barzel.  Each unique style is hand-crafted with the same high-quality semi-precious stones that are typical to Ruth's designs, but uses more affordable materials such as antique-plated and gunmetal-plated brass chain work.  These exclusive, limited-edition pieces, available only at Treat, are just $79 and under.

 
crimson jade necklace with gold-plated brass chain, $79

 

 
pink jade with antique-plated brass chains and gold filled wire earrings, $66 

 

 
cherry quartz with antique-plated brass multi-strand pendant, $79



 

 
white turquoise with gunmetal-plated brass long necklace, $79 

 

Fall Fashion Kickoff Event - Thursday, September 9

 

If you are ready for the end of 90+ degree days and sticky humidity and - much like we are - looking forward to the boots, sweaters and jackets that the cooler fall temps will soon bring, then you won't want to miss our special Fall Fashion Kickoff event on Thursday, September 9. 

From 5-8 PM, preview the best of fall's trends at the best prices.  Shop fabulous styles from your favorite designers, plus new, budget-friendly lines (read: nothing over $100) that we are welcoming to the shop, such as Line & Dot, Aryn K., BB Dakota and more.  Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and freshly baked toasted pecan or gingerbread cookies.  Plus, anyone making a purchase of $100 or more from 5-8 PM will receive a free goodie bag featuring some of our favorite products (one per person, please; while supplies last).

Save the Date for Alexandria's Summer Sidewalk Sale

The City of Alexandria will host its first ever Summer Sidewalk Sale event this Saturday, August 14.  Treat will open early, at 10am, offering an additional 25% off the lowest marked price on all red-lined sale items, along with free refreshments.  Although our outdoor sale wraps up at 6pm, we will be open as usual inside until 7pm.  To see a list of all participating stores and special offers, just click here.

 

Tax Free Weekend is Here!

The VA Department of Taxation is giving consumers a break this weekend - no 5% sales tax on any clothing or footwear purchase of $100 or less!  That means all spring and summer sale items, plus lots more throughout the store, is tax free through Sunday, August 8.

New jewelry arrivals

We just received several dozen gorgeous new pieces from local jewelry designer Ruth Barzel, priced at just $79 and under!  Take a sneak peek:

 

 

  

 

All Natural Accessories

Crafting fashion accessories out of cork is becoming a popular trend.  Cork is eco-friendly and animal-friendly, a fantastic alternative to leather.  These latest styles from Lorelei of New York feature gold or silver flecks to help dress things up and are the perfect complement to a summery outfit.

Lorelei Mary pleated clutch, $115 (original retail, $230); Julie twist front clutch w/gold or silver, $125 (original retail, $245); Blake foldover zip top clutch, $135 (original retail, $265).

 

 
  
 
  

Treat's Photo Contest: A picture is worth a thousand words, or a $50 gift card!

My friend Ada just so happened to be enjoying a casual lunch at Ray's Hell Burger last week when a certain leader of the free world stopped in and sat down to eat at the table next to her.  When I got to see the photographic evidence, the first thing I noticed (well, maybe the second thing!) was her dress - a white eyelet DVF wrap dress she purchased from Treat a few summers ago, which I now think should be considered her lucky dress, since she also was seen wearing it on the front page of The New York Times the following morning, as well as on CNN and other national media outlets!   

 

 
  

Do you have a lucky item or favorite purchase from Treat?  If so, we would love to hear (and see) more about it.  Did you wear a dress from Treat to a wedding at a gorgeous location?  Maybe you landed that great new job after carrying your handbag from Treat to the interview?  Perhaps it's that pair of shoes that you bought from Treat and every time you wear them you get a million compliments from complete strangers? 

Submit photos showing us how - or where - you have worn your favorite items from Treat and you could win a $50 gift certificate!  We will select our top picks and post them on Treat's Facebook page and on our blog.  Then, all of our followers will have an opportunity to vote and determine the winner.  Send your photos to:  TreatPictures@gmail.com

Deadline to enter is August 31, 2010.

 

 

Treat is Turning 3!

The area's only sample sale boutique turns 3 this week!  We are marking the occasion on Saturday, July 10, with lots of fun giveaways, free gifts with purchase and, of course, lots of bubbly!  Please plan to join us and help celebrate the special day.

 
 
 
 

Playing "Footzy"

From the category of "why didn't I think of this?", one of our favorite new products is the FootzyFlop- a super cute, rollable flip flop, available in four colors (gold, silver, black and pink), just $18/pair.  Perfect for travel, the beach or pool, or even to take along to the nail salon for your next pedicure.

 

 

 

 

Looking for something with a closed toe?  FootzyRollsare portable, foldable ballet flats - throw the small, convenient pouch in your bag and have a extra pair of comfortable shoes on hand anytime! Available in silver or black, $22/pair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hip Huggers are back in stock!

We can't seem to keep enough of one of our newest products in stock, so our best guess is that many women must be sharing the same frustration over that gaping action that happens when the back of your jeans and pants don't lie flat - and the ingenious "Hip Hugger" belt solves the problem brilliantly!  Just $9.